I Dont Want a Posh Dog! by Emma DoddLittle, Brown Young ReadersJune 1, 2009Ages 2-5 This delightful childrens book (for ages 2-5) allows us to follow in the wake of an adorable little girl who knows exactly what she doesnt want in a dog. As she comes upon them, she shows us the dogs she doesnt want, and tells us why not in a matter-of-fact way that is absolutely endearing. You can just see her wrinkling her nose in distaste. I dont want a posh dog.A blow-dry-when-washed dog. I dont want a bouncy dog.A jump-up-and-pounce-me dog. The illustrations in I Dont Want a Posh Dog are brilliant! A touch of vintage, very bright and colorful, and evocative. The little girl and the featured dogs come alive in a fun and fanciful way. Im sure children will love the art as much as I did.Before the end, the little girl finds…
Have you ever felt uncomfortable or embarrassed because your bra straps are slipping, slipping, slipping from where they are supposed to be on your shoulders? Ive been there, like most women. But no more! Check out the Bra Barrette, an ultra fashionable solution to unruly bra straps! Bra Barrettes can be used to improve the look of virtually any top youre wearing, including swimsuits and evening wear! How-to video: My Thoughts: I love this accessory and definitely think its something every woman should have in her wardrobe. Each barrette is made of a flexible, durable plastic and is comfortable to wear. And yes, it is super easy to put on yourself! There are a wide variety of barrettes to choose from ranging from plain to bejeweled and charmed. Another thing I love? They have affordable options (from $3.99) as well as more expensive options (think gorgeous Swarovski crystals!) that are…
Veiled Freedom by Jeanette WindleTyndale House Publishers, May 2009Rating: (4 out of 5 hearts) In a few words: Another exciting read by Jeanette Windle that made me want more. 🙂 Scroll down to read the first chapter! Full Review: Veiled Freedom. Just the title is intriguing, isnt it? I traveled (virtually) with relief worker Amy Mallory as she bravely headed to Afghanistan, a passion for helping people strong in her heart. Though shes young, shes not (too) afraid, and steps out to help the women of Afghanistan who have no one to turn to. Its quite an undertaking, one not fully supported by the people of Afghanistan, and she finds more than a few obstacles before her. Throw in a good-looking but rough and not-so-well-mannered American soldier that doesnt believe people like Amy can make a difference in Afghanistan, but somehow cant manage to stay away from her I was…
Photo copyrighted to A Kindred Spirits Thoughts While I was pregnant, an issue that weighed heavily on my mind was banking my babys umbilical cord blood. There seemed to be information and ads regarding this subject on every other page of the pregnancy magazines, urging me to hurry up and make a decision. I thought about it extensively, and weighed the pros and cons as best I could. A kind of insurance that could possibly protect my baby in her lifetime? Who wouldnt jump at that? We all want to protect our children. But although theres no price I wouldnt pay for my child to be healthy and safe, the prices seemed steep (at a glance), and were overwhelming for me, a soon-to-be mommy who was worried about the cost of just giving birth and doctor visits after. But I didnt want to regret not doing it, either. It was…
With these new weighted Wii remote holders, I can conquer all!Can you imagine what my arms will look like!? Tee hee hee! I cant leave out these awwwwwwwesome gloves!From Six Wiierd Peripherals Thank you sooo much for sharing this post! 🙂
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Over at 3 Kids and Us, Cat brought up mommy mental meltdowns. Weve all had them, especially when our kids are very young and were being stretched beyond capacity to be super mom. We kind of feel like Elastigirl only without the power to stretch (ow!). Reading Cats post made me think. Mommies need to take time to relax once in awhile. We think we have to go, go, go but its important that we wind down, too! *Disclaimer: None of this has to do with Cat, but all mommies in general! lol Just didnt want anyone to think Im preaching now THAT would be funny. Its just good advice to everyone, including myself! 😉 Okay, back to meltdowns. When it comes to mommy meltdowns, prevention is key. So I started to think of the things that make me feel good, things I do for me and not for everyone…
ChicBuds is a company well-known for their gorgeous Swarovski Crystal-adorned earphones for women. I havent tried them myself, but the many reviews Ive read have been positive. And I can see for myself theyre super cute. I guess the guys were jealous of all the attention ChicBuds was getting because now ChicBuds has a line of earphones for men called RockBuds! Stylish, manly, and the perfect gift for a guy in your life. Features: – Six cool designs to choose from– Built-in retractible device with five (5) stopping points– Clip prevents cords from bouncing around– Compatible with basically any listening device (list here) Review: Thanks to ChicBuds, I was able to review the Rock Band RockBuds (above). Both my husband and I tested these earphones and like them! I have to admit that I didnt realize at first that there is a certain technique to the retractable cord. You are…
Bella and BeanWritten by Rebecca DotlichIllustrated by Aileen LeijtenAthenium (February 10, 2009)Ages 4-8 In this sweet and charmingly illustrated story, Bella and Bean are two mice who are best friends. The day dawns and Bella is ready to spend it sitting at her small desk doing what she loves best writing poetry. Bean, however, has other plans. She wants to go for a walk, exult in the outdoors. All through the day Bean pokes her head through the window of Bellas little brick house and tries to get Bellas attention by pointing out her new hat, showing off her cute toes, and telling Bella that if she wants to think about poetry and words she should think of the word Bean. Bean is incredibly cute and I couldnt help but want to scamper off to play with her but Bella wont be moved from her poetry, and is quite grumpy…
Not that anyone would be that unprepared 😉 But check out this cute Fathers Day craft idea from About.com: I totally want to try this! But I would change it to My kid walks all over me or My toddler crawls all over me and add handprints. If I get everything together and do it today Ill post a picture! Happy Almost-Fathers Day, everyone! What are you doing for your dad or husband? Thank you sooo much for sharing this post! 🙂