Books

Book Review and Giveaway: Organically Raised by Anni Daulter (closed)

August 23, 2010

Tweet I consider myself a pretty good, from-scratch cook (my husband and I even wrote a from scratch cookbook for expats when we were living in Uruguay), but sometimes it can be a challenge to come up with new recipes that are both healthy and tasty—especially on busy nights. I received a copy of Organically [...]

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Book Review And Giveaway: Someone Will Be With You Shortly: Notes From A Perfectly Imperfect Life by Lisa Kogan (closed)

March 30, 2010

Tweet If you’re a reader of O, The Oprah Magazine, you’ll likely know Lisa Kogan as the Writer at Large. I received a copy of her new book, “Someone Will Be with You Shortly: Notes from a Perfectly Imperfect Life,” to review. If you’re looking for a funny, witty book that you can read one [...]

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Blinkblots Baby Memory Book Review

March 12, 2010

Tweet Just after Kaylee’s arrival, I was lucky enough to receive a customized Baby Memory Book from Blinkblots.  I hadn’t purchased one yet for Kaylee, so I was really excited to receive this book. Lichen Frank designed this line of high-end baby memory books that can be customized for your baby. She offers a selection [...]

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Growing-Up Organized: A Mom to Mom Guide
Book Review and Giveaway (closed)

March 3, 2010

Tweet I received a copy of the eBook, Growing Up Organized, written by Lea Schneider, a Professional Organizer and owner of Organize Right Now. While I don’t feel like we have too much clutter in our lives since we purged everything when we moved, I know there is always a way to be more organized. [...]

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Green Toys Holiday Gift Ideas for Toddlers

December 9, 2009

TweetLooking for holiday gift ideas for toddlers? This list of green toys will make any toddler’s Christmas special. Green Toys Cookware and Dining Set Why I like this gift: It’s made from recycled milk jugs, is FDA approved to eat/drink from and includes no phthalates, BPA or lead paint. Green Toys also makes a cute [...]

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Book Review: The UltraMind Solution

October 15, 2009

TweetNow, I’m not one to watch Martha Stewart. Don’t get me wrong, I love cooking and being domestic and all that, but I’m just not particularly fond of the woman. I never have been. So one day I was flipping through the channels and stopped on her show. Really for no apparent reason. Just fate [...]

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A Simple Way to Make Extra Money: Sell Used Books to Cash4Books

July 19, 2009

TweetDo you need to make some extra money? As a mother of a toddler (and a baby on the way), I know I can always use some extra cash. I came across this website, Cash4Books, a while back and wanted to share it with you. I read a lot, so I always have stacks of [...]

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