A Bookworm Mom's Diary

Cheap Holiday Gifts

callmeabookworm@gmail.com (Rashmi, a Mommy Reviewer) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:34:00 +0000

I've been looking at Black Friday Deals a lot closely this year to try and make every penny count. I know, the economists say the things are looking better. But I don't see it, at least not yet....

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Believe in Macy's Once Again!

callmeabookworm@gmail.com (Rashmi, a Mommy Reviewer) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:56:00 +0000

The Holiday season is just around the corner and once again Macy's, one of the world's largest retailers around, is asking America to Believe in and embrace the holiday spirit of love and charity....

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Ikookie - 100% organic cotton Children's clothing

callmeabookworm@gmail.com (Rashmi, a Mommy Reviewer) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:01:00 +0000

This product was received for review consideration. I love finding new and enterprising online retailers who carry comfortable, safe and most importantly, affordable children's clothing. And if they...

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Black Friday Deals : Sprint

callmeabookworm@gmail.com (Rashmi, a Mommy Reviewer) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:37:00 +0000

Today M80 contacted me on behalf of Sprint with information about some great phone deals they have set up for the upcoming holidays. Currently there are 3 devices that begin their sale this week,...

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Bebe Dulce - Review & Giveaway

callmeabookworm@gmail.com (Rashmi, a Mommy Reviewer) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:14:00 +0000

This product was received for review consideration After having her daughter and always dreaming of starting her own company, fashion graduate Claire Eads took her retail experience and...

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Unique Family Ways to Honor Veteran's Day

callmeabookworm@gmail.com (Rashmi, a Mommy Reviewer) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:52:00 +0000

As you may know, today is Veteran's Day, an American holiday honoring military veterans on November 11. Tributes.com, a website designed to memorialize our loved ones lives, recently announced...

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DVD - Ice Age : Dawn of the Dinosaurs

callmeabookworm@gmail.com (Rashmi, a Mommy Reviewer) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:32:00 +0000

This product was received for review consideration. Get ready, for the dawn of a new age! Manny, Sid, Diego and Ellie are back for more pre-hysterical hijinks in Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs. ...

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Black Friday Deals - Restoration Hardware

callmeabookworm@gmail.com (Rashmi, a Mommy Reviewer) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:47:00 +0000

It's not exactly BF, but close to... Just in time for holiday shopping, the Annual Restoration Hardware Friends & Family Event is just around the corner. Starting on Thursday, November 12...

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Green Toys - Review

callmeabookworm@gmail.com (Rashmi, a Mommy Reviewer) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 07:40:00 +0000

This product was received for review In case you were living in a cave somewhere, Green is in. Which means that eco-friendly products and services are at an all-time high these days. This...

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Book Feature - Shoptimism: Why the American Consumer...

callmeabookworm@gmail.com (Rashmi, a Mommy Reviewer) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 07:46:00 +0000

Over the past 12 months, the American consumer has gone through a huge transformation – morphing from devoted and enthusiastic shoppers to cautious and worried customers. But Lee Eisenberg, the...

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Free Weekend - Care.com

callmeabookworm@gmail.com (Rashmi, a Mommy Reviewer) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:46:00 +0000

Starting today, Care.com is opening up its site to everyone for free. From Friday to Sunday, anyone can search for caregivers, post jobs, and get contact information. It’s a great opportunity to...

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Giveaways (6 Nov 09)

callmeabookworm@gmail.com (Rashmi, a Mommy Reviewer) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:23:00 +0000

Everything Up Close – DAS Foods’ Caramels (2 winners) - Ends November 9th http://www.everythingupclose.com/2009/10/das-foods-review-giveaway.html Starting on October 29, you’ll be able to...

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Black Friday Deals - Fashion Bug

callmeabookworm@gmail.com (Rashmi, a Mommy Reviewer) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:46:00 +0000

Black Friday Doors open early at 7:00 a.m. with 60% off clearance items the store (when you take an extra 20% off already reduced fall fashions) The all day door busters are: Turtleneck...

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Dove's "Thank You for Making a Difference" Campaign

callmeabookworm@gmail.com (Rashmi, a Mommy Reviewer) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 07:15:00 +0000

Dove’s mission is to reach 5 million girls with self esteem programming by 2010. Since 2005, Dove has reached over 3.5 million girls globally. In 2009, Dove wants to recognize those who have...

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Beibi Shoes - Review & Giveaway

callmeabookworm@gmail.com (Rashmi, a Mommy Reviewer) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 07:05:00 +0000

This product was received for review consideration With winter coming up fast, it's important to keep covered up. Especially the little ones. And what better than cute baby shoes from Beibi, the...

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Freebie - Brainy Baby DVD

callmeabookworm@gmail.com (Rashmi, a Mommy Reviewer) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:16:00 +0000

This is a good way to get a free dvd, but in my opinion, it's not a TRUE freebie since you have to pay S&H. Anyway, here it is... Due to the overwhelming response of Brainy Baby’s DVD giveaway...

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Bottled Water vs. Tap Water

callmeabookworm@gmail.com (Rashmi, a Mommy Reviewer) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 07:00:00 +0000

In the age of convenience, bottled water has become a very popular drink, fitting in well with many new, modern lifestyles, providing portability and easy access to purified and sanitized drinking...

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Uncle Sam's Cereal - Review & Giveaway

callmeabookworm@gmail.com (Rashmi, a Mommy Reviewer) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:42:00 +0000

This product was received for review consideration. As is well known, Eating the right kind of breakfast, like a high-fiber choice, can aid weight loss and start the day on a positive, healthy...

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Free Comic Book with DVD!

callmeabookworm@gmail.com (Rashmi, a Mommy Reviewer) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:59:00 +0000

On November 3rd, G.I. Joe: Resolute arrives on DVD! But if you pre-order a copy on Amazon.com, you'll also receive a code to download an exclusive comic book! So head on over to Amazon.com and...

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Visual Journey through Infant Nutrition

callmeabookworm@gmail.com (Rashmi, a Mommy Reviewer) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 06:45:00 +0000

I wrote this review while participatng in a blog campaign by Mom Central on behalf of Mead Johnson. Mom Central sent me a gift card to thank me for taking the time to participate. When I first...

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Giveaways (23 Oct 09)

callmeabookworm@gmail.com (Rashmi, a Mommy Reviewer) — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 01:05:00 +0000

I'd blogged about Winter the Dolphin with the prosthetic tail a while ago. Young readers can enter to win a visit with Winter the Dolphin at her home in Clearwater Marine Aquarium by telling...

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Five Tips to Help Your Child Develop Their Natural Gifts

callmeabookworm@gmail.com (Rashmi, a Mommy Reviewer) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 06:51:00 +0000

Children are our most precious gift. They're limitless possibility personified. And as adults it's our duty to bring out their natural talents and gifts. Here are some tips to do this, from Rafe...

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Test Your Kid-Safety IQ

callmeabookworm@gmail.com (Rashmi, a Mommy Reviewer) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:25:00 +0000

You know you have to make sure your child is wearing a helmet before she rides her bike, but some hazards aren’t so obvious. Is your kid-safety IQ as high as you think? You might be exposing your...

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Flu!

callmeabookworm@gmail.com (Rashmi, a Mommy Reviewer) — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 22:37:00 +0000

Despite all precautions, I've caught the Flu, maybe even H1N1. Doctors can't tell. As such, I'm (mostly) offline until I get better. Sorry for any inconvenience. Hope to be back...

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10 Tips for Successful Breastfeeding

callmeabookworm@gmail.com (Rashmi, a Mommy Reviewer) — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 05:42:00 +0000

The Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding By Marianne Neifert, M.D., Author of Great Expectations: The Essential Guide to Breastfeeding In 1991, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and...

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