Ugga Mugga

Fashion Playtes

2011-11-07T08:07:00.003-06:00

Do you have a little girl on your holiday shopping list this year? If so, get ready to cross her name off thanks to Mamapedia and Fashion Playtes.Expiring soon (November 11) is a great deal on an even better product. For $15 you receive a $30 credit to use at FasionPlaytes.com, a site where the little girl in your life becomes her own clothing designer. Starting with a shirt, dress or choice of

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Common Sense Media

2011-10-17T06:50:00.006-05:00

My oldest is seven ("and a half," if you ask him) and we're entering a fantastic stage in which my husband and I get to share some of our favorite movies as children with him. We've watched the Princess Bride and are going to be watching E.T. in the next few weeks. I love that time together on the couch making a favorite movie of mine even more special!Common Sense Media is a nonprofit

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Dice Bites

2011-10-12T18:58:00.004-05:00

Mealtime can be stressful for both children and their parents. There's a fine line between pressuring your children to eat (resulting in stubborn, unadventurous eaters) and encouraging them to try something or eat a few more bites.To ease the pressure for my family, I've made a game out of what was once a battle. The children roll a die. It's as simple as that. If they roll a 1, they are

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Boden's Diminishing Discount is Back!

2011-09-05T11:17:00.004-05:00

Now is the time to stock up for fall and winter...Boden is offering 20% off! This deal is rarely available, so take advantage while you can. The discount will be diminishing this week (details in the photo above)...shop early to save!Visit bodenusa.com to start saving! No coupon code necessary, just click on the link found here!

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Homemade Chocolate Syrup

2011-08-26T10:49:00.004-05:00

What kid doesn't like chocolate milk? I know mine do. But I'm very particular about what kind they drink. They drink white milk when we go out to eat since most chocolate milk in restaurants is made with Hershey's Syrup...high fructose corn syrup is the #1 ingredient (something our family stays clear of). But they do drink chocolate milk it at home a few times a week since I've started making

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I Am Here Playmat

2011-08-04T19:47:00.006-05:00

I was just spending some time on Etsy looking for materials to make some hair clips and stumbled upon these great customized playmats! Yes, you read that right. I was looking for hair supplies and I found a playmat. That's how my mind works...it's like dominoes. At times it makes me nuts, but today, because I found this mat, I'm thankful for it.BoredStiff is the shop's name and they'll create

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The Beauty Department

2011-07-31T10:31:00.006-05:00

You know how certain things come into your life and you instantly wonder how you ever lived without them? The Beauty Department is one of those things for me.Lauren Conrad (an It Girl for sure, always spotted with gorgeous hair, perfect makeup and an obvious eye for all things fashion) partnered with her hair stylist and makeup artist, Kristin Ess and Amy Nadine, two experts who not only know

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giggleDEALS

2011-07-26T18:03:00.007-05:00

I've purchased some amazing products at steep discounts in the past couple of years thanks to various daily deal sites. And now there's another online store offering great children's items for less: giggleDEALS. giggleDEALS offers it's members a chance to save big (up to 70% off) on baby clothes and accessories...even nursery furniture! Today, for example, you could score Apple & Bee diaper...

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50% off Zoobooks Subscription

2011-07-25T06:44:00.006-05:00

This week's Living Social deal is a year's subscription to Zoobooks (or Zootles or Zoobies, depending on your child's age and development level).For $15 (normally $30) you'll receive an animal-themed book sent to your home each month along with a poster and set of stickers. My children have been receiving Zoobooks the past year and LOVE it! Not only do they enjoy the animals they read about,

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Poppy King for J.Crew

2011-07-24T18:15:00.009-05:00

For the past two days I've been working outside of the house for a client's special event (two more days to go). This includes getting dressed up in business attire and putting makeup on. The kids hardly recognize me. Hazel keeps touching her lips and saying, "Mama's red."Wait a minute, let's back up...Last week I was in J.Crew and noticed these little black boxes at the register. I opened

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Wilderness Canyon Zip Line Tours

2011-07-14T07:39:00.005-05:00

I'm a mother of three. I'm an adventurer. I'm here to tell you the two can successfully coexist. (Although I do wish I had parachuted prior to having children because that's the one thing I don't feel responsible doing now...although I do plan to sky dive with them when they're older. I'll just have to wait 10+ years to have that amazing experience with my children. I'm confident it'll be

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FREE Blockbuster Express Codes

2011-07-07T19:23:00.005-05:00

Are your summer days too hot to go outside? Do your kids have those dreaded summer colds? Or are you just looking to reconnect with your honey and snuggle up on the couch once the kids are tucked in bed? Well, I've got just the thing!FREE Blockbuster Express codes! Use one of these to get your first night of a movie rental for free! Good Through 7/8:

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Who Lives Where?

2011-07-06T09:01:00.006-05:00

The kids and I just got done playing our first game of Who Lives Where? I purchased it last night in the clearance section of Toys 'R Us and couldn't wait for them to wake up to play...the game didn't disappoint!I love the wooden pieces and animal theme along with the bright colors. The four of us were pretty competitive and had a lively game.So here's how you play: You divide all of the

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clio beautytrim

2011-06-30T16:55:00.004-05:00

Let's face it, unwanted hair is not fun...to have or to talk about. But that's just what we're about to do. I recently purchased a clio beautytrim and have been so pleased with the results I thought I'd share.Clio's tiniest electric dry razor is great to use on your face, tops of toes, or bikini line. The extra-fine blade offers precise trimming and is 100% painless while cleaning up unwanted

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Etsy Kids

2011-06-28T17:45:00.003-05:00

If you're a parent who loves Etsy you'll be pleased as punch by this announcement: Etsy now has an exclusive children's site! Etsy Kids has launched!Now you can search for handmade goodies for your children without having to weed through the adult items. Although of course you'll still want to check those out as well!Visit etsykids.com to take a look!

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Ugga Mugga on Facebook

2011-06-27T17:44:00.005-05:00

Ugga Mugga has a new Facebook page!Please take a moment to "like" Ugga Mugga's new page on Facebook using this link and you'll be kept up to date on all of the products, recipes, crafts and parenting concepts as they post on this site via to your Facebook page! Plus, you'll be able to interact with other parents around the globe who are share common interests and priorities regarding

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Jordan Grace Owens

2011-06-27T16:50:00.007-05:00

I opened a package this morning that took my breath away. Lovingly, carefully, and delicately enclosed were the paper dolls you see here of my family of six: My husband Aaron, daughters Martha and Hazel, son August, myself, and our wire fox terrier, Skone. It is no exaggeration to say my heart skipped a beat.I have always loved paper dolls. And even more, I love hearing my own mother talk

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Printable Father's Day Cards

2011-06-17T19:04:00.003-05:00

If you've been dilly dallying in purchasing Father's Day cards or if your children can't find a card that suits their unique relationship with their father, Swoon is here to help.These free printable Father's Day cards are sure to make any dad smile as they'll be made with love by their child! They can be colored, painted, or personalized any way you or your child see fit! You really can't go

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Whole Living Subscription for $3.50

2011-06-15T17:00:00.005-05:00

One of my favorite magazines is Whole Living. I love the recipes, style tips, beautiful photography, product reviews, and natural living articles. And now you can too...for only $3.50 for a year's subscription!My subscription doesn't run out for a few years but because this deal is too good to pass up I purchased one for my best friend. I know she'll enjoy it as much as I do...and I'll enjoy

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Pura Vida Bracelets

2011-06-13T14:04:00.005-05:00

My first order of Pura Vida bracelets arrived today...and I couldn't wait to share my thoughts with you all!I had very high hopes for these little bracelets and let me tell you, they did not disappoint! The colors are so vivid and bright, the coating on the threads is comfortable, and the little beads on the beaded one I purchased are adorable! I'm already wearing two of them (which I've

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iPhone Leica Look-Alike Skin

2011-06-11T11:19:00.004-05:00

We're not an Apple family, but if we were, purchasing this Leica look-alike iPhone skin would be a must! What a cool, retro graphic for a modern camera! A great Father's Day gift idea!This highly detailed plastic skin is designed to protect your iPhone 4 while making it look just like a Leica rangefinder camera.It's extremely thin, durable, and covers both the front and the back of the phone.

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Allen-Edmonds Sandlot Collection

2011-06-09T14:22:00.005-05:00

Whether your husband or father is a die-hard baseball fan or just enjoys tailgating in the ballpark's parking lot, he's sure to love the MLB Sandlot Collection from Allen-Edmonds this Father's Day!These shoes are made from distressed leather to mimic baseballs that have seen their share of games of catch. They're a casual moccasin with a comfortable rubber sole and stylish signature red baseball

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Fine Featherheads

2011-05-20T13:42:00.006-05:00

Today the sun is shining, the temperatures are rising and my children and I are done with school for the year! Summer is right around the corner!With summer comes loosening up a bit, having some fun and letting go...and one way my daughters and I are welcoming the warmth this year is with feather hair extensions. While my girls are rocking turquoise, emerald, pink and purple, I opted for

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M Magazine Article

2011-05-15T16:35:00.000-05:00

I had the honor of being featured in the April 2011 issue of M Magazine, Milwaukee's lifestyle magazine. I had a great time with the interview discussing my professional background, family, and how Ugga Mugga came to be. But the part where I had to pose for the photographer who came to my house was a bit strange...I'm much more used to being on the other side of the camera trying to capture my

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New Ugga Mugga Facebook Page

2011-05-10T08:16:00.009-05:00

Ugga Mugga is getting a new home on Facebook! Due to some changes, the old group will no longer be available.This is actually a great opportunity for Ugga Mugga! The new group has many improvements I'm excited about...for starters, the blog posts will now be available on Facebook so they'll show up in your feed just like your friend's status updates! I'm also really excited to interact more

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