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If you feel down in the dumps this holiday season, you have every right to feel that way. 2020 stinks! Unfortunately, I can’t make all of your holidays brighter, but I can cheer up one reader with a special $50 NOVICA giveaway! I hope this contest will help spread the holiday joy and give one … Read more
My future sister-in-law asked me to be a bridesmaid in her wedding. “Are you sure?” I asked, “I won’t be insulted if there is someone else you’d rather have standing beside you.” “No,” she said, “I’m certain.” After waiting over a year and a half to conceive I hadn’t told anyone in the family I … Read more
Though its been a few weeks since contractors finished remodeling our house the basement still smells new. When my son’s friends come over to play in the morning the moms all comment on the smell of freshly cut wood. I know this scent won’t last forever, but I sure wish it could. It’s like the smell … Read more
My lucky streak continues into 2014. I won three more contests since the new year started, which means I’m off to a very good start! Now it’s my turn to host a giveaway. Leave a comment on this post letting me know how you would spend $100. That’s it. One random winner will be selected … Read more
I’m hosting a contest! Hooray! The fine folks at Novica provided me with a $25 gift certificate to give away. I’ve worked with Novica a number of times in the past and I am unbelievably excited to host another giveaway for them. Novica’s products are created by talented artisans from around the world. They sell a HUGE … Read more
I’m hosting a contest! Hooray! The fine folks at Novica provided me with a $50 gift certificate to give away. Are you ready? I sure hope this makes someone’s day. I’ve worked with Novica a number of times in the past and I am unbelievably excited to host another giveaway for them. Novica’s products are created … Read more
This year I’ll celebrate the second mother’s day since my son was born. While my son could say mama last year I’m not sure that he truly knew what the word meant. At eighteen months he now uses that word more times than I can count. Mama means everything from ‘help mama’ to ‘open mama’ to … Read more
Based on the sheer volume of people searching for stocking stuffer suggestions I know that many of you are stumped for Christmas ideas this season. Do you feel like you buy the same things for people year after year? Do you want to find something unique? Are you interested in hand crafted items rather than … Read more
Ten years ago I began a gift journal. At it’s very core the journal includes every item I’ve received over the past decade. I write down the name of the person who provided the gift and the item I received. I started the journal for two reasons. First, it was an excellent way to keep … Read more
One of these days I plan to create the essential baby list for new moms. When I created my baby registry I read the reviews on Amazon and asked a lot of friends and family members for advice, but now that my son is three months old I have a much better idea of what … Read more