Hip Mama's Place

The Cure for Dry Winter Skin

noreply@blogger.com (Jocelyn) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:14:00 +0000

Find out which top hand hydrators our testers found desk drawer-worthy

We spend hundreds on youth-enhancing face lotions -- but when's the last time your hands got some love? "Hands show aging more than the face," says Los Angeles-based dermatologist Dr. Howard Murad. Good point. So we had 10 testers review hand creams for two weeks. Which ones offered the best hydration -- and which were just greasy? Find out in the ratings.

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Fragrance Review: Parisienne Eau de Parfum Spray by YSL

noreply@blogger.com (Jocelyn) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:43:00 +0000

If you like to wear perfume that will bring out your natural "sexy" and aura of mystery, you will like Parisienne- a new fragrance developed by YSL (Yves Saint Laurent).

I had Paris in mind when I heard of the name "Parisienne". Mmmm...Paris. The name, to me, is synonymous to romance. And after seeing the YSL Parisienne commercial featuring the beautiful and sultry model/actress Kate Moss, I was even more intrigued about trying this new scent.

"The essence of a woman who is incredibly free. She is not from Paris but Paris adopts her. Because she knows how to love, how to live.

PARISIENNE, the fragrance of ultra femininity, ultra sensuality. A grand floral with a woody structure, luminous even in its mystery...

Well, mind you- I wore this scent the first time about a few days ago when I was getting ready to go out with my honey. Take a wild guess. The first thing he noticed is that I smelled "extra yummy". (LOL). I was a little concerned at first, because I thought it was going to be a bit overpowering for my usual choice in perfumes. I usually go for floral, slightly musky tones when it comes to fragrance. But wow, the YSL Parisienne was a nice surprise for me. A floral, fruity fragrance with notes of blackberry, damask rose, peony, violet, sandalwood and musk. A bit different.. but actually, a scent I can wear comfortably (and proudly). I love it!

A little advice for those who want to try it: a little goes a long way for the YSL Parisienne so use sparingly. It's not a heavy scent and I feel pretty and sexy wearing it. :)

YSL Parisienne Eau de Parfum is available in three sizes (1.0 oz, 1.6 oz, 3.0 oz) with price ranges from $39 to $85. Check it out today at www.yslbeautyus.com and at your leading beauty and fragrance retailers.

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Celebrity Hair Color Hall of Fame: Best Brunettes

noreply@blogger.com (Jocelyn) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:37:00 +0000

Considering a color change? Peruse these photos of Megan Fox, Jennifer Lopez and more to inspire your new look

Joel Warren, L'Oreal Professionnel Hair Color Ambassador shares expert advice on how to get these standout brunette shades in the comfort of your own bathroom, for less than 20 bucks.

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Modern, Distinctive Kids' Clothing by Masala Baby- Review and Giveaway!

noreply@blogger.com (Jocelyn) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 18:07:00 +0000

Add some spice to your baby's life with stylish and wearable clothes by Masala Baby. Designed for kids 6 months to 4 years, Masala Baby's distinctive collection of baby and toddller clothing combines modernity with the rich traditions of India. The result: spirited, eclectic clothing styles you can never go wrong with.

Take a look at these tunics and hoody sets. Gabriel (my four year old) looks especially cute with the Rust Lounge and Hoody Top and Pant Set. Jaden (my two and a half year old) is just happy and comfy in his Clove Tunic Tee and Knit Pants Set! :)

And these really comfy, luxuriously soft body suits- oh my! Reminds me of my babies' earlier years when they just love lounging around the house with their soft cotton body suits- so adorable!

If you haven't been to Masala Baby's store online, go visit and browse around their many varied collections of baby's clothing. Makes great holiday gifts for the special baby and toddler in your life too!

*Win any one (1) baby or toddler clothing item (with a value between $24-$48 each) from Masala Baby!

*To enter the contest, go visit: www.masalababynyc.com and check out the Collections or Categories section of the store. Pick your one most favorite item from the store (with a value between $24-$48 each) and come back to this post. Leave a comment telling me what you like about your most favorite Masala Baby clothing item, including your desired size and color. Also innclude your email address in your comment to contact you in case you win. This contest ends on November 10th, 2009 at 12 midnight, EST and is open to U.S. and Canada addresses only. I will choose one (1) winner using Random.org and will be announced as a comment on this post.

Your comment is your one entry. To earn extra entries, just do the following: (You may leave extra comments for your extra entries if you wish)

1. Grab the Hip Mama's Place badge code under the "Grab Our Fabulous Button" and paste it on an HTML page on your blog sidebar.

2. Tweet this event on Twitter with a direct link to this URL page: (JUST COPY THIS URL PAGE AND POST IT ON YOUR TWITTER PROFILE UPDATE)

http://www.hipmamasplace.com/2009/11/modern-distinctive-kids-clothing-by.html

3. Mention this giveaway on your Facebook (again using the URL page address above)

4. Write a short post about this giveaway on your blog linking to our home page or the URL page address above

5. Follow Hip Mama's Place on Twitter

6. Become a Fan of Hip Mama's Place on Facebook

You will have seven (7) total entries when you do the above-mentioned extra entries besides your comment. The more entries you have, the greater chances of winning! Goodluck!

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Best and Worst Medium-Length Cuts for Your Face Shape

noreply@blogger.com (Jocelyn) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:25:00 +0000

Match your face shape with one of these celebrities', then see the best (and worst!) cut for you

Medium-length hair is the most popular length among women for good reasons. It's flattering, low-maintenance, sexy and versatile. Finding the right cut for your face shape, and avoiding the worst, is essential.

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Photo Locket Necklace

noreply@blogger.com (Jocelyn) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:01:00 +0000

I recently added a few necklaces to my handmade jewelry shops on Etsy and ArtFire. One of them is this vintage-inspired photo locket necklace using red coral, green howlite gemstone beads and brass metal. It turned out so pretty!

Check out the heart filigree locket. I love it! And the charms- and antiqued gold key with a tiny clear Swarovski crystal and frosted soft pink Czech glass bell flower- added to the beauty of the necklace.

I basically wire-wrapped each of the red coral gemstones to the green howlite beads and finish it with a long and short brass chain. It's a great necklace to wear or give on Christmas holidays too, with the red and green combination of the gemstones.

If you ever want a unique Christmas gift for your mom, sister, friend or for yourself- check out my handmade jewelry stores online at:

http://www.designsbyjocelyn.etsy.com

http://DesignsbyJocelyn.artfire.com

Both are still a work in progress for right now. But I guess I will have to start self-promoting if I need to have sales, right? :)

*OCTOBER SPECIAL: I am running a sale for 15% OFF MY FIRST 5 SALES THIS OCTOBER. Plus FREE SHIPPING IF YOU LIVE WITHIN THE 50 U.S. STATES!

Thank you all for looking!

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10 Worst Drugstore Shampoos

noreply@blogger.com (Jocelyn) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:28:00 +0000

These duds, from Pantene, Suave, Tresemme and more, left our readers high and dry (or greasy, ew!)

Sure, all the shampoos on this list are cheap, but even if something doesn't cost much, it should still work, right? We know there are awesome drugstore shampoos out there, so really the ones on this list have no excuse. Save your money (even if you do have a coupon) and skip these dud drugstore shampoos.

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No. 10: Pantene Pro-V Nature Fusion Smooth Vitality Shampoo, $8.33

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 5.8

"I don't think this shampoo and conditioner did anything out of the ordinary for my hair ..."

No. 9: Suave Professionals Radiant Brunette Shampoo, $3.48

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 5.8

"I had colored my hair [and] it went a little too dark. I went to a salon-- this is what they used to strip my hair of the color ..."

No. 8: Sunsilk Anti-Caida (Anti-Fall) Shampoo, $4.59

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 5.6

"This stuff dried my hair out and made my color run ..."

Want to see what's the worst? Click here!

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Eleven Collection Shoes for Tots- Fall Review and Giveaway!

noreply@blogger.com (Jocelyn) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:57:00 +0000

My boys wore their awesome Eli and Joaquin sandals from Eleven Collection all summer, which held up great for both of them. But with the change of weather in the Fall here in the East Coast, they were ready for warmer shoes.

So glad we received the Julian boots- these are just what I was looking for in this cold, feels-like-winter weather! I love classic black and my boys are comfy in these black nubuck boots. They wear these almost everyday to school now. :)

Product Features:

* Premium nubuck uppers with suede accents.
* Instant comfort: no wear-in period.
* Durable, flexible rubber sole for active kids.
* Cushioned insole and padded collar for extra comfort.
* Slip on style makes shoes easy to get on and ensures a great fit.

Julian retails for $56 and Eleven Collection shoes are fast-selling so you gotta grab them while they still have your kid's size! :)

This celebrity photo shows Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck's daughter Violet wearing the Anya.

*Good news, Hip Mama's Place readers! One of you will win a pair of Eleven Collection shoes for your little one. To enter the contest, please read the instructions below.

To enter this contest, leave a comment with your top 3 choices of shoe style and size and your email address by November 4th, 2009 at 12MN, EST. This contest is OPEN TO U.S. and CANADA ADDRESSES ONLY. I will choose one (1) winner using Random.org and will be announced as a comment on this post.

Your comment is your one entry. To earn extra entries, just do the following: (You may leave extra comments for your extra entries if you wish)

1. Grab the Hip Mama's Place badge code under the "Grab Our Fabulous Button" and paste it on an HTML page on your blog sidebar.

2. Tweet this event on Twitter with a direct link to this URL page: (JUST COPY THIS URL PAGE AND POST IT ON YOUR TWITTER PROFILE UPDATE)

http://www.hipmamasplace.com/2009/10/eleven-collection-shoes-for-tots-fall.html

3. Mention this giveaway on your Facebook (again using the URL page address above)

4. Write a short post about this giveaway on your blog linking to our home page or the URL page address above

5. Follow Hip Mama's Place on Twitter

6. Become a Fan of Hip Mama's Place on Facebook

You will have seven (7) total entries when you do the above-mentioned extra entries besides your comment. The more entries you have, the greater chances of winning! Goodluck!

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13 Best Celebrity Side-Swept Hairstyles

noreply@blogger.com (Jocelyn) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:13:00 +0000

All it takes to transform a blah hairstyle into a hot trend is a different position

Take a nod from celebrities on the red carpet by sporting a side-swept style. The hottest looks right now, whether they're updos, left down, or adorned with a jeweled accessory, are sexy side-swept looks. See how these celebrities successfully pulled off the trend!

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Friday and Weekend Special: 30% OFF Anything at my Etsy Store, Plus Free Shipping in the US

noreply@blogger.com (Jocelyn) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:03:00 +0000

Hello friends,

My newly-launched Etsy store is lonely and need sales.

From today through the weekend, I'm offering 30% OFF ANYTHING at my store, plus free shipping if you live in the US.

Click here to see what I have to offer: http://www.designsbyjocelyn.etsy.com

I currently ship to the US and Canada.

Thank you for looking! :)

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Seven Flaws Your Date Will Notice

noreply@blogger.com (Jocelyn) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:24:00 +0000

You've only got one chance to make a great first impression. Find out what he ranks on the top of his list of beauty turn-offs

While we like to think he'll notice our fabulous leopard print pumps, guys have a different set of priorities when determining if they're hot for you or not. Check out what beauty concerns grab his eye and how to turn an imperfection into your best asset.

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Top 11 Ways to Get Gorgeous in Minutes

noreply@blogger.com (Jocelyn) — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:38:00 +0000

Use these hairstyle and makeup tricks to shave precious time off your morning beauty routine

Who has an hour every morning to spend primping? Not us! Between jobs, kids, pets, workout routines, Facebook updates and significant others, there's never enough time to fit everything in. Here, we share expert tips for saving time on your hair and makeup routine -- now you won't have to sacrifice looking great for that daunting to-do list.

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Shop For A Cause This Month at Dillard's "Pink Parties" and a PJ Giveaway from KN Karen Neuburger

noreply@blogger.com (Jocelyn) — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:00:00 +0000

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month.

In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness month, KN Karen Neuburger and Dillard’s department stores nationwide have teamed together to host "Pink Parties" where you will get the chance to shop for a cause.

For each purchase of KN Karen Neuburger pajamas during the Pink Parties, KN will donate 30 minutes of research to Breast Cancer Research Foundation. The goal is to sponsor a month of breast cancer research to aid in the development of lifesaving treatments and an eventual cure for breast cancer. In addition, to help KN reach the goal of sponsoring a month of research, donations will also be accepted through their Time for Research page.

Do you know?

- In one hour of research a breast cancer biopsy can be performed.
- In one day, a clinician can conduct genetic counseling for one woman.
- In one week, researchers can compare ten tumor samples.

That is why KN is committed to help fund ground-breaking research by BCRF’s international team of doctors and are passionate about finding a cure for breast cancer.

For more information and details, please visit the KN Shop for a Cause online at www.karenneuburger.com

I personally own a few KN Karen Neuburger sleepwear and I love their super-soft and luxurious fabrics. So I was naturally thrilled to receive my new set of KN Pink Ribbon Signature PJs (pictured on this post) to review. I "heart" the subtle touches of pink ribbon on these PJs, plus the wallpaper rose print makes me feel so girly and pretty! :)

*Good news, Hip Mama's Place readers! We're happy to receive two sets of the KN Pink Ribbon Signature Pajamas to be given away to two lucky HMP winners- each set is a $78 value! Plus, one winner will receive a one-size fits all Pink Ribbon chenille socks (retails for $15)! Due to the limited availability of PJ sizes, you may or may not get your desired size. But please still specify the size you'd like to win in your comment. Thank you!

To enter this contest, leave a comment with the size of your choice (small, medium, large, x-large) and your email address by October 27th, 2009 at 12MN, EST. This contest is OPEN TO U.S. and CANADA ADDRESSES ONLY. I will choose one (2) winners using Random.org and will be announced as a comment on this post. The winner whose number comes up on Random.org will receive the chenille socks.

Your comment is your one entry. To earn extra entries, just do the following: (You may leave extra comments for your extra entries if you wish)

1. Grab the Hip Mama's Place badge code under the "Grab Our Fabulous Button" and paste it on an HTML page on your blog sidebar.

2. Tweet this event on Twitter with a direct link to this URL page:

http://www.hipmamasplace.com/2009/10/shop-for-cause-this-month-at-dillards.html

3. Mention this giveaway on your Facebook (again using the URL page address above)

4. Write a short post about this giveaway on your blog linking to our home page or the URL page address above

5. Follow Hip Mama's Place on Twitter

6. Become a Fan of Hip Mama's Place on Facebook

You will have seven (7) total entries when you do the above-mentioned extra entries besides your comment. The more entries you have, the greater chances of winning! Goodluck!

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Ditch Dark Circles and Puffiness for Good

noreply@blogger.com (Jocelyn) — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 19:18:00 +0000

Use these expert tips to treat and camouflage your annoying eye issues the right way

When eye cream or concealer alone won't do the trick, you may need to look into other options when it comes to treating and masking dark circles and puffiness. Whether they're a result of genetics or lack of sleep, too much sun or alcohol, these tricks -- courtesy of dermatologist Dr. Heidi Waldorf and New York City-based makeup artist Tina Turnbow -- will help you zap them for good, and disguise them like a pro until they're gone.

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Check Out My Etsy Store

noreply@blogger.com (Jocelyn) — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 19:58:00 +0000

Hello, friends.

One of my favorite things to do on my free time is beading jewelry. I love working my hands with all kinds of semi-precious gemstones, sparkly crystals and pearls as much as I love wearing them!

I'm happy to announce that I recently joined the handmade artists community on Etsy and have turned this wonderful hobby into a little home business! :)

I hope you will all come by visit my Etsy store some time at:

www.designsbyjocelyn.etsy.com

There are pretty stuff you can wear yourself, or give to your loved ones as gifts. Since I just opened my store two days ago, I haven't made a sale yet. So I am holding a GRAND OPENING SALE for 15% off plus free shipping for the first 5 buyers within the US and Canada.

Here are a few of my handmade jewelry items currently up for sale:

*Vintage Modern Rose and Crystal Bracelet, $35

*Fall Into Style Blue Turquoise Magnesite Puffed Oval and Amber Glass Mix Bracelet, $40

*Diva Chain Necklace, $28

I will be adding more of my jewelry creations in the next two weeks and I'm planning to hold my very first blog giveaway from my store soon. So keep checking in.

Thank you all for looking!

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Top 10 Drugstore Acne-Fighting Products

noreply@blogger.com (Jocelyn) — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 18:53:00 +0000

See winning scrubs, treatments and moisturizers from brands like Neutrogena, Clean & Clear and more!

These are the tried and true acne products our readers turn to when they need to zap blemishes in a hurry. Best of all? They can all be found at the drugstore for under 20 bucks!

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No. 10: Clean & Clear Maximum Strength Persa-Gel 10, $4.86

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 7.6

Readers say this is the "only on-the-spot treatment" that makes acne "completely disappear within a matter of hours (sometimes minutes) ..."

No. 9: Clean & Clear Advantage Oil-Free Acne Moisturizer, $6.49

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8.2

"Since I've started using this I haven't had to use any spot treatments for any blemishes, this stuff clears it up before they start!"

No. 8: Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser, $9.99

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8.3

"It works wonders on my combination skin, leaves it feeling soft and silky afterwards and never dries my skin out ..."

Want to see what's no. 1? Click here!

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10 Best Budget Beauty Tips

noreply@blogger.com (Jocelyn) — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:21:00 +0000

How to use household items (even leftovers!) to look gorgeous on the cheap

Does your tight budget make even drugstore beauty products a luxury? Don't fret. These bargain beauty tips will show you how to turn kitchen leftovers and more into everything you need to look great. Bonus: these tips all use natural ingredients -- good for you, good for the earth!

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"Wubbzy Goes Boo!" DVD Review and Giveaway

noreply@blogger.com (Jocelyn) — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 16:56:00 +0000

Halloween is always a fun time for my kids. We usually go to pumpkin patches, go on hayrides, trick-or-treat, dress up spooky, and make fun Halloween crafts and baked goodies.

This year, we were excited to have a new Halloween movie from Nick Jr./Noggin called "Wubbzy Goes Boo!" - a chock-full of fun and playfully spooky Halloween episodes featuring Wubbzy and his friends Widget and Walden.

My kids love this Halloween Wubbzy movie!

Watch this short trailer for your preview:

About Wubbzy Goes Boo DVD:

Wubbzy and his friends are back in an all-new DVD collection just in time for the fall season! Watch as Wubbzy, Widget and Walden clean up a crazy mess with Moo Moo’s magic wand, pick the perfect pumpkin and create the spookiest Halloween costume of all. There’s singing, dancing, trick or treating and kickity-kick ball too, plus plenty of positive values like creativity, patience and responsibility. It’s all here in the Emmy winning Nick Jr./Noggin hit that’s so much fun it’s scary!

Wow! Wow! Wubbzy also got some fun and free Halloween coloring pages that I've printed out for my kids.

And more coloring pages:

www.bhmcontest.com/halloween/wubbzy2.pdf
www.bhmcontest.com/halloween/wubbzy3.pdf

And good news, Hip Mama's Place readers! We're lucky to choose four (4) winners to win some cool new Wow! Wow! Wubbzy goodies!

*THE GIVEAWAY:

One (1) Grand Prize winner receives: (A Total Vaue of $67.92!)
* A Wow Wow Wubbzy DVD Prize Pack (4 titles including Wubbzy Goes Boo)

* Three (3) First Prize winners will receive:
Copy of Wubbzy Goes Boo on DVD and a Wubbzy Plush! (Each a $20.98 Value!)

To enter this contest, leave a comment with your email address by October 19th, 2009 at 12MN, EST. This contest is OPEN TO U.S. ADDRESSES ONLY. I will choose one (1) Grand Prize winner and three (3) First Prize winners using Random.org and will be announced as a comment on this post.

Your comment is your one entry. To earn extra entries, just do the following: (You may leave extra comments for your extra entries if you wish)

1. Grab the Hip Mama's Place badge code under the "Grab Our Fabulous Button" and paste it on an HTML page on your blog sidebar.

2. Tweet this event on Twitter with a direct link to this URL page:

http://www.hipmamasplace.com/2009/10/wubbzy-goes-boo-dvd-review-and-giveaway.html

3. Mention this giveaway on your Facebook (again using the URL page address above)

4. Write a short post about this giveaway on your blog linking to our home page or the URL page address above

5. Follow Hip Mama's Place on Twitter

6. Become a Fan of Hip Mama's Place on Facebook

You will have seven (7) total entries when you do the above-mentioned extra entries besides your comment. The more entries you have, the greater chances of winning! Goodluck!

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Best and Worst Celebrity Baby Bump Looks

noreply@blogger.com (Jocelyn) — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 22:27:00 +0000

Having a baby bump presents beauty opportunities and challenges even for A-list stars

It's a celebrity baby boom these days, and while pregnant women can look gorgeous (it's that glow), it can also be difficult to know what looks best when you're styling for two. Check out the best and worst star baby bump looks for help.

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Hiring A Long Beach Criminal Defense Attorney

noreply@blogger.com (Jocelyn) — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 13:50:00 +0000

Facing a criminal charge is a critical matter and one that demands serious attention. We all value our freedom so it's only normal that when you are faced with this situation, you feel scared. Your reputation, your job and your freedom are on the line.

There is a lot of emotional stress that coincides with a criminal charge or an arrest, but the sooner you contact a legal attorney to represent your case, the better chance you have of preserving your legal rights.

We know that the criminal justice system can be overwhelming and frightening so it is imperative that you take steps in better protecting yourself throughout your involvement with the criminal justice system. One way to do this is to consult with an informed, knowledgeable criminal defense attorney.

If you are facing a felony, misdemeanor or traffic case in the Long Beach Supreme Court and are in need of a criminal defense attorney, don't settle for just any lawyer. Hire a lawyer who has the experience and the background to successfully defend you against serious felony charges and one who is very familiar with the Long Beach Court to protect your freedom and your rights.

There is a number you can call to get a free consultation from a Long Beach Criminal Defense Attorney about your case. Call 1-866-548-2529 to get the help you need today!

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Smucker's Uncrustables Sandwiches Review

noreply@blogger.com (Jocelyn) — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 19:20:00 +0000

Looking for a satisfying snack option for your kids that's easy to prepare and that you can feel good about giving them?

Smucker's Uncrustables is a new alternative to the usual ordinary peanut butter and jelly sandwich and has the goodness of a homemade PB&J but without the crust.

We recently tried the new Smucker's Uncrustables PB & Strawberry Jam on Whole Wheat, as well as the grape and honey flavors and my kids absolutely love these sandwiches! To avoid monotony in my kids' diet, I try and change up the kind of foods I serve them. So these Smucker's Uncrustables sandwiches are a wholesome change to my kids' after-school snacks. And, it provides the protein my kids need and the great homemade peanut butter and jelly taste they love! These convenient thaw-and-serve sandwiches are great for on-the-go snacks and now even better, they are made with whole wheat bread.

And what's cool, The J.M. Smucker Company will give away 80,000 Smucker's Uncrustables sandwiches in an effort to give Moms an "after school snack break". Starting September 28, you can register for a free 4-pack box by logging on to www.uncrustables.com and sharing your helpful time-saving after-school organizational tip.

“I wrote this review while participating in a blog tour campaign by Mom Central on behalf of Smucker’s Uncrustables and received a sample to facilitate my candid review. In addition, Mom Central sent me a gift card to thank me for taking the time to participate.”

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Top 10 Hottest-Guy Cities

noreply@blogger.com (Jocelyn) — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 13:37:00 +0000

We so hope you single gals out there live in one of these U.S. towns, if not, call the movers -- stat!

Sure, beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and one woman's George Clooney is another's Steve Buscemi. But there are SOME things that all (or almost all) of us look for in a mate. According to evolutionary psychologist David Buss, Ph.D., women desire "intelligence, good health, emotional stability, ambition and industriousness, and good financial prospects." We used these factors to find out where the hotties live. Do you live in one of these sexy-guy cities?

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Harry Connick Jr's "Your Songs" Album Review and Giveaway

noreply@blogger.com (Jocelyn) — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 15:58:00 +0000

Great news to you all, Harry Connick, Jr fans!

Have you all heard about Harry's cool new album, "Your Songs"?

If you haven't heard of it yet, Harry's "Your Songs" album includes classic songs by some of the greatest musicians of all time- with a full jazz big band and string orchestra! In collaboration with the legendary Clive Davis, who has managed & guided the careers of so many fantastic musicians (Whitney Houston, Alicia Keys, Kelly Clarkson), this album includes songs you'll find yourself humming along to when you hear them! I've always been a Harry Connick, Jr fan so I was very excited to participate in this blog tour from One2One Network. I love Harry's smooth, Orleans jazzy, blues style.

Yes. I do have an eclectic taste in music and Harry Connick Jr's "Your Songs" album is perfect for when I'm in the mood to listen to classic songs from yesteryear, or just to relax and entertain myself. (And drooling over Harry's CD cover photo isn't a bad idea either). ;)

So check out the Album Tracklisting (Originally performed by):

All The Way (Frank Sinatra)
Just The Way You Are (Billy Joel)
Can’t Help Falling In Love With You (Elvis Presley)
And I Love Her (The Beatles)
(They Long To Be) Close To You (The Carpenters)
Besame Mucho
The Way You Look Tonight
First Time Ever I Saw Your Face (Roberta Flack)
Your Song (Elton John)
Some Enchanted Evening
And I Love You So (Don McLean)
Who Can I Turn To? (Tony Bennett)
Smile (Charlie Chaplin)
Mona Lisa (Nat King Cole)

Out since September 22nd, 2009, Harry Connick Jr's "Your Songs" CD album retails for $19.99. Check out Amazon.com too, for a discounted price!

About Harry Connick, Jr:

Singer, actor, composer, pianist, philanthropist, husband, father – Harry Connick, Jr. is all those things wrapped up in one (handsome!) package.

Harry's been indulging his musical passion since the age of 3, and played publicly for the first time at the age of 6! His career has been studded with awards and recognition, including several multi-platinum and gold albums, 25 million albums sold worldwide, Grammy, Tony and Emmy Awards; Oscar and Golden Globe nominations, and so much more.

Married since 1994 to model Jill Goodacre, they have three daughters ranging in ages from 7-13. And for Harry– family comes first– I love that!

As a New Orleans native, Harry Connick, Jr. is deeply attuned to the devastation caused by Katrina along the Gulf Coast. Connick teamed up with Branford Marsalis and the New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity to create Musicians’ Village, a community in the Upper Ninth Ward.

For more of Harry Connick, Jr. visit his website at: http://www.harryconnickjr.com/

You can also find him on Facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/harryconnickjr

*And here's another great news! One of you lucky Hip Mama's Place reader is going to win a copy of Harry Connick, Jr’s “Your Songs” CD, valued at $19.99!

To enter this contest, leave a comment with your most favorite song from the "Your Songs" album tracklisting (listed above) by October 22nd, 2009 at 12MN, EST. Please include your email address on your comment. This contest is OPEN TO U.S. AND CANADA ADDRESSES ONLY. I will choose one (1) winner using Random.org and will be announced as a comment on this post.

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Best New Halloween Costume Ideas

noreply@blogger.com (Jocelyn) — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 13:05:00 +0000

Stand out at a party with one of these hip, and easy-to-do, costumes

Halloween costumes can be tricky. You don't want to look cheesy or lame, but you also don't want to be so creative/weird that no one gets what your costume is. Luckily, we've pulled together some foolproof costume ideas for this year. The best part? Most of them don't require you to buy a costume, just get creative with makeup and the clothes in your closet!

See costumes

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Baby Einstein World Animal Adventure DVD Review

noreply@blogger.com (Jocelyn) — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 18:04:00 +0000

One of the places my kids love to visit is the zoo. They're fascinated with animals and sea creatures, so whenever we look for fun and exciting activities to do with our kids outdoors- the zoo is always on top of the list.

Speaking of zoo fascinations, Baby Einstein recently released a new DVD in their World Collection of baby music, movies, baby gear and toys. The DVD is called World Animal Adventure which was also created in honor of World Animal Day.

My toddler boys love the World Animal Adventure DVD!

With this DVD, it's like bringing animals from around the world home to them. My kids have always loved Baby Einstein. I've introduced them to Baby Einstein music, books, toys and movies since they were babies and this DVD is another great addition to our Baby Einstein movie collection! I love that this DVD presents dozens of playful animals in their natural habitats. My kids even danced with the original world music and giggled with the fun baby animal puppet shows. It's so cool how the animals are presented from each of the seven continents. Very educational.

Also, when you own this DVD, make sure to check out the cool "Grow with Me" feature. It offers a second viewing mode with content that changes as your baby grows- to ensure you'll get more out of the DVD!

Baby Einstein World Animal Adventure DVD debuted on September 29, 2009 and is now available at your leading book retailers and at Amazon.com for $19.99, although I just saw it's now on sale for $13.99

Check out www.babyeinstein.com today. They've recently updated their home page for better browsing plus, a new blog site, YouTube channel, and Twitter page.

“I wrote this review while participating in a blog tour campaign by Mom Central on behalf of Baby Einstein and received a World Animal Adventure DVD to facilitate my candid review.”

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