I love pretend play.
Kids love pretend play. They learn so much in the process.
Our favorite pretend play theme is cooking, but I’m a little snobby about the toys Grace uses. Without exception, KidKraft toys are good enough to get into our living room. Grace’s kitchen is from KidKraft.
I was happy to learn about Pretend Play Kitchens. Pretend Play Kitchens sells KidKraft (and other great brands) at well below the original price. It’s the best of both worlds!
Want to read more about the products we received from Pretend Play Kitchens? Visit …
A little bit of desire makes a world of difference in taking better pictures.
Actually, a little bit of desire and a couple of new tricks make a world of difference in taking better pictures.
All new parents have the desire to take great pictures of their baby, right? I know I did.
I also know that I was supremely frustrated by the fact that the pictures of my new baby were washed out or blurry or boring. I had this amazingly gorgeous baby, and I wanted the photos of her to be …
I am a reader. I love the written word.
You would never have known, right?
Since before she was born, I have been reading to Grace. There was a time, early on, when I was seriously concerned that Grace might never develop the love affair with books that I have. I was distraught.
It turns out that Grace loves to read. At 2, Grace’s favorite toys are her books. She wants to be read to all the time, and she loves pretending to read to others.
When V.Tech contacted me to review their new …
Remember when I posted about my terrible, horrible, no good, very bad trip to the fabric store?
I asked for advice. I got some advice, but mostly I found commiseration: on Facebook, in the post’s comments, on Twitter, and even by email.
I was grateful for the suggestions. I was touched that so many of you wanted to help me, and that you went out on a limb by talking to me about what you do with your kids.
I was overwhelmed by the people who said, “We’ve all been there. Let me …
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I’m a stationery hound. I have all kinds of papers and cards and stationery, and I love to write letters with real pens on real papers.
A few weeks ago, I received a sample pack from Paper Culture.
The cards are all sturdy and expensive-looking. They aren’t cheap, starting at $1.49 per card, but the quality and the company’s business practices justify the expense.
Paper Culture’s designs are cute, and they are all exclusive. For the most part, they are simple, modern, and elegant.
Paper Culture makes eco-friendly stationery; their paper is 100% post …
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Every year, I buy a cookbook containing the best recipes from the Pillsbury Bake Off. They really are that good.
This year, Pillsbury is allowing me (and all of you, Dear Readers!) to participate in deciding the finalists in the contest in their first ever You Be the Judge! program. The current recipes are Tropical Cocunut Bars and Peach-Pecan Thumbprint Cookies.
Watch this video before you vote for hints on how to choose a winning Bake Off recipe:
And then visit Pillsbury to cast your ballot. A new pair of recipes will be …
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When I was pregnant with my daughter, I had a book that claimed it would talk to my like my best friend would. It promised to make me laugh and give me the real low down on pregnancy. I wasn’t impressed, and I traded it off in the PaperBack Swap.
Ever since, I’ve been skeptical of any author that told me she was going to tell me the real truth like my girlfriends would.
A few weeks ago, Heather at Maternal Spark asked if I’d participate in her latest wwWhipUp event for …
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I like bread.
More specifically, I like bread when it’s topped with butter and a generous amount of apple butter.
I prefer my bread to have some weight to it, like a twelve grain. It is hefty and full of crunchy bits. I love it.
Toasted, with butter and apple butter.
My husband, however, likes his bread white and smooth. It’s a dilemma.
Sara Lee sent us a few samples from the Soft & Smooth line, and I set up a taste test to see if we could agree on one of the breads.
I put …
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What’s better than having fresh, delicious Sara Lee Soft & Smooth buns for your picnic?
Have free Sara Lee Soft & Smooth buns for your picnic!
Sara Lee is going to send 5 packs of Sara Lee Soft & Smooth Wheat Hot Dog Buns and 5 packs of Soft & Smooth Wheat Hamburger Buns one lucky Feels like Home Recommends reader’s 4th of July picnic.
But what if you don’t use all 80 buns? What then?
Sara Lee Chef, Catherin DeOrio, gave me a few suggestions to use up leftover buns (and I added …
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This is a compensated review from BlogHer and EA Sports Active for the Wii
One month ago, I started the EA Sports Active 30 day Challenge.
I wish I’d taken measurements like some of my fellow BlogHer reviewers, because I think there would be an appreciable difference between then and now.
Alas, hindsight is 20/20. I can tell you that I’ve lost 13 pounds, despite the fact that I’m working out every other day and I had to take a few extra days off. And that I haven’t changed my eating …
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My Pearl Paradise giveaway has ended. I would like to again thank Pearl Paradise for sponsoring this contest.
The winner is Jenn H. We’ve been in contact, and she is thrilled to win. (Who wouldn’t be???)
Congratulations Jenn! Happy birthday June babies!
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