July 2011

07.31.11

{Family Fun} Favorite Kids Plates & GIVEAWAY!

I LOVE Sarah & Abraham! It's no secret. I've written before about this company (and was also a grateful recipient of darling note cards) and have been a customer now forever. The products are wonderful, darling and unique. {Address stamps, note cards, stickers, invitations, name banners, art prints, placemats, notepads...seriously, the list is endless!} I think the price point is great for thank you gifts, teacher gifts, birthdays, etc. The...

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07.27.11

{Me Time} My Favorite Daily Planner

I'm going to go out on a limb here, but I'm guessing many of you have a slight organization habit or tendency. I'm a little addicted myself, though I definitely find that I can't be the same Type A person that I was pre-kids. I definitely want to be at time as I never minded that person (though I'm sure my Hubs is happy she's not fully here anymore), but...

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07.26.11

{Home & Garden} Arm & Hammer Essentials

Here we go with the next Arm & Hammer Switch & Save Challenge product. Has anyone checked out The Switch & Save Challenge page? There are some great bloggers working on this program with fabulous tips, tricks, advice and ideas. I've loved reading through every one's reviews and thoughts. (You can also enter to win $25,000 there...just sayin'). So have you ever tried Arm & Hammer Essentials Fabric Softener Sheets? ...

{Family Fun} Summer Park Fun

There is something great about the summer. OK, A LOT of great things about the summer. but one thing I especially love is using our neighborhood parks more often. We were recently introduced to the Coastal Peaks Park in Newport Coast when we were at a friends birthday. And I hate to admit it, but I didn't even know it existed prior to the party (and um, embaressingly enough my...

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07.24.11

{Family Fun} Oops!

Piper is CLEARLY not an OOPS! Well I mean, technically both our #2 and #3 babes are an Oops! But they are each an Oops I can't imagine not having now that they are here. They make my day (good OR bad!) every single day!! Earlier this week I read THIS POST on Bakerella's site. You all remember Bakerella right?!? The Cake Pop queen? The one that started the cake...

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07.21.11

{Me Time} A match made in Heaven!

I'm currently feeling hopelessly and completely behind the times today! A dear and amazing friend (she may have a little something to do with THIS) shared a link with me for Matchbook ~ Field Guide to a Charmed Life....and I cannot believe I'm just now finding out about this!?!? How many of you knew and didn't share this???? I'm not sure we are really BFFs if you didn't feel totally...

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07.20.11

{Good Eats} Oh the ice cream goodness of it all!

{Giveaway now closed. Winner notified by email. Congrats Leanne!} (Photo Credit: Dine & Dish) Have you all heard of eCreamery?? I had not until I read a post on Dine & Dish for Buttered Caramel ice cream. And another post (and fab photo!) of the Cocoa Bean flavoring. I didn't even need to get to the second post, I immediately went to eCreamery and ordered the Buttered Caramel to try...

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07.19.11

{Home & Garden} It’s a Laundry Room Keeper

So it's week 4 and I'm still totally in love with Arm & Hammer Plus OxiClean Power Gel Laundry Detergent. I have not switched entirely, as old habits are hard to break, BUT, it IS a major player in my Laundry weapons / tips & tricks & tools! And has certainly earned a permanent spot on a Favorites list. Seriously, did you see these before and after photos?? (more...)...

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07.18.11

{Family Fun} Fishy Friends!

I can't help but think that this is such an adorable idea! We host swim lessons at our home twice a year (more on this later), and today was the final day of lessons. One of the families, who we happen to know and adore their nanny (who has become a dear friend of ours!) left this little thank you... I'm fairly certain their 2 yo and sweet nanny made...

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07.17.11

{Me Time} Viceroy Santa Monica

Wow. It has taken me forever to write this post. That silly thing, you know, LIFE, just keeps throwing me little curve balls. But every time I'm about ready to jump out of my one story office window.....I think back to these wonderful 2 days. They were Blissful. Carefree. No stress. Simply said....PERFECT. To start at the beginning. Hubs and I had decided that although we've done our fair share...