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Sonicare Challenge: First Full Week

Jodi — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:37:40 +0000

In our first full week of the Sonicare Challenge, my biggest challenge was getting both of my little ones acclimated to the electric toothbrushes. I’d purchased a cheap electric toothbrush for her a year ago, and she was so afraid of it that we ended up using it as a manual toothbrush. So, I knew [...]

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Sonicare Challenge: First Full Week

BlogHer 2010: Introducing My Sponsor!

Jodi — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:11:01 +0000

BlogHer 2010 is next week (hard to believe, isn’t it?) and I’m pleased to announce that I’ll be there courtesy of Balloon Time. If you aren’t familiar with Balloon Time, they offer portable helium balloon kits that can be used for birthday parties, play dates, and other fun occasions! The sponsorship will include lots of [...]

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BlogHer 2010: Introducing My Sponsor!

My Coke Rewards Giveaway

Jodi — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 10:54:19 +0000

Coca-Cola is leveraging My Coke Rewards to help raise awareness for and preserve our nation’s parks. Several years ago, My Coke Rewards announced its partnership supporting The National Parks Foundation and this summer Coca-Cola is going all out in creating a call to action for Americans to ‘get out and play’ in our national parks. [...]

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My Coke Rewards Giveaway

Dreamsicle by Carolina Pad

Jodi — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:22:07 +0000

It’s been many years since I’ve headed back to school, however, I still love this time of year. I love looking at the pens, pencils, notepads, folders, etc… So, when I got a package from Carolina Pad, with items from their new Dreamsicle line, I immediately dove right in. Not only are the Dreamsicle line [...]

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Dreamsicle by Carolina Pad

Teaching Kids About Finance (and an Autographed Baseball Giveaway)

Jodi — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 08:12:04 +0000

Those who know me know that I’m passionate about teaching kids about personal finance. I’m also a big Red Sox fan, so I was pleased to hear that one of my favorite players was teaming up with a local bank, Salem Five, to help educate kids about money. I don’t usually print press releases or [...]

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Teaching Kids About Finance (and an Autographed Baseball Giveaway)

Kidz Bop 18: Music For Kids Sung By Kids

Jodi — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 19:38:05 +0000

My daughter (and to a lesser extent, my son) loves music, especially pop music. We’ve reviewed Kidz Bop before, and the latest edition, #18, has recently been released. Kidz Bop 18 includes the following songs Telephone Baby California Gurls Hey Soul Sister Do You Remember Naturally Whataya Want From Me Nothin On You Break Your [...]

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Kidz Bop 18: Music For Kids Sung By Kids

Buildable Toys for Toddlers and Preschoolers

Jodi — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:23:29 +0000

My son loves any toy playsets that he can use to spark his imagination – from Legos to trains and other little character toys. We received a sample Pop On Pals playsets just in time – my husband and I had just returned from Martha’s Vineyard and my son was disappointed that his only gift [...]

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Buildable Toys for Toddlers and Preschoolers

Beautiful and Stylish Jewelry by Soho Hearts

Jodi — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:38:44 +0000

Large statement jewelry is so in right now, and I’m thrilled, because the right necklace can completely make an outfit, and can change a look from casual to elegant to dressy in one minute. Soho Hearts, a company that started out in Amsterdam, is now open for business in the US, selling beautiful and stylish [...]

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Beautiful and Stylish Jewelry by Soho Hearts

Spring Has Sprung at Petunia Picklebottom

Kate — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 15:06:40 +0000

I recently had the chance to catch up with the owners at Petunia Picklebottom and wanted to share some of my favorite picks from their spring collection (and some hints about things to come!) Shopper Totes: I’ve been using Petunia Shopper Totes for the past year and can’t tell you how many compliments I get [...]

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Spring Has Sprung at Petunia Picklebottom

Taking the 30 Day Sonicare Challenge!

Jodi — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 01:01:36 +0000

My family has been selected as a Sonicare Family, and all four of us will be using brand-new Sonicare toothbrushes. My husband and I are using the Sonicare 2 Handle 5350 Sonic Power Toothbrush, while the kids will each be using the Philips Sonicare for Kids HX6311/02 Rechargeable Toothbrush. I’ve used electric toothbrushes before, but [...]

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Taking the 30 Day Sonicare Challenge!