Reviews

Holding on to Summer as Long as I Can!

by Marie August 15, 2009

With school making it’s way to our house next week, here’s a few things helping us hold on to Summer just a little bit longer! Pura Vida – This site lives and breathes Summer. I’m loving these egg carton sea creatures and this cantelope ice cream dessert looks delicious! My Happy Life is whipping up [...]

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Giveaway: Storytelling with Cherish Bound

by Marie August 14, 2009

This giveaway is now closed. Thanks to all who entered. The 3 winners for the Back to School Giveaway from Cherish Bound are: #4 Lindsey, #65 Renee, and #16 Katy. Have fun with storytelling! I had the opportunity to go to a mini storytelling festival sponsored by Cherish Bound a few weeks back. They’re getting [...]

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Crayola’s Back to School Giveaway

by Marie August 7, 2009

This giveaway is now closed. Thanks to all who entered. The 2 winners for the Back to School Giveaway from Crayola are: #51 Nicole & #70 Alison. Have fun with back to school! _____________________________________________________________ Even though back to school is right around the corner, just 2 weeks away, we’re still trying to hold on to [...]

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Rosetta Stone Language Learning Giveaway

by Marie June 26, 2009

Since I’ve now posted about the Importance of Learning a Second Language, I thought it only fitting to give away a language learning program today. Rosetta Stone has been kind enough to send my family their beginner Spanish Language program and they’d like to give away a language program of your choice to a Make [...]

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Benefits of Learning a Second Language

by Marie June 25, 2009

Ever since my children were very young, I’ve had the desire to expose them to a second language. I’ve noticed over the last few years that they’ve been picking up phrases in Spanish, thanks to Dora and Diego! They can count in Spanish, know a few colors and some directions, it’s great! So I’ve been [...]

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Crafting with Cricut, Win a Golden Ticket

by Marie June 23, 2009

Recently I received this fun paper cutting machine from Cricut to try out and craft with. They’re in partnership with Today’s Mama, spreading the word about their fun contest “Cricut Golden Ticket” starting July 1st! Cricut is an electronic paper cutting machine. With their computerized machine and cartridges, there are fun fonts, shapes, and images [...]

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Our Catalina Island Family Getaway

by Marie June 19, 2009

Last weekend I was invited by Santa Catalina Island Company to travel with my family to Catalina Island, having some fun in the sun and discovering this unique vacation spot. It’s so close by, just a ferry boat away off the coast of Long Beach, California. We started by boarding the Catalina Express, “a real [...]

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Donate to an Orphanage in Need

by Marie June 5, 2009

My sister Stephanie and her husband Brian are here today as my guests sharing their heart felt love for the country of El Salvador. They’re in the process of adopting a little girl from there and have come to love the people, connecting with a particular orphanage in need. They’re here today asking for your [...]

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Seasonal Games & Activity Kits

by Marie June 1, 2009

I got the chance to try out this great set of games and activities from Minutes with Me – The Art of Motherhood. Now even though it’s labeled as their Spring kit, it’s got fun things to do all year long. I know this fabulous kit is going to come in handy all summer! There’s [...]

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Picture Perfect Photo Editing

by Marie May 22, 2009

I LOVE Picnik! Picnik is a photo editing site that’s free and super easy to use. You just sign up and you’re ready. I use it for all my photo editing. All the pictures you see on my blog look pretty because of a little editing. I can take a fairly nice photo, but some [...]

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