This year, Macy’s is adding to the spirit of “Believe” with a national Santa Tour, an honorary National Believe Day, a “Yes, Virginia” animated special, and a new TV commercial featuring Queen Latifah. The nostalgic holiday campaign was inspired by the New York Sun’s famous “Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus” editorial from 1897 and includes letter-writing “Believe Stations” in Macy’s stores across the country. For each letter received, Macy’s will donate $1 to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, up to {Read More}
The Children's Place – Great Black Friday Deals and More
November 25, 2009 By Leave a Comment
The Children’s Place presents great gift ideas for all ages. Featuring bright striped options to cure the winter blues for boys and girls of all ages with coordinating accessories such as hats and gloves, there is something for everyone. Cable knit sweaters for boys and girls paired with shearling accessories are also must-haves for the holiday season and will be hitting stores in time for Black Friday. In addition to cute clothing options, The Children’s Place will be presenting a {Read More}
Wordless Wednesday – Cute Puppy
November 25, 2009 By 11 Comments
Strawberry Shortcake Berry Cafe – A Review
November 24, 2009 By Leave a Comment
I love that Strawberry Shortcake has become popular again for kids to play with. I played with it as a kid and I love that my girls are now showing interest in Strawberry Shortcake. That is why I jumped at the chance to review the Strawberry Shortcake Berry Cafe. Here’s a little bit about the toy. It’s where Strawberry Shortcake and her friends can gather for “snacks”, “smoothies”, and fun! Shaped like a strawberry with opening doors and windows, the {Read More}
Random Tuesday – Yay it's a short week!!
November 24, 2009 By 8 Comments
I would like to start out by saying how thankful I am that this is a short week at work. Although, why do short weeks seem to take longer than a regular week??? I am also thankful that all of our family lives around here so we will be doing no traveling this holiday weekend. Yay! Watch for some great reviews and giveaways coming up. After sort of taking a break from doing them, I am back in the game. {Read More}
Meal Plan Monday – The Easy Edition
November 23, 2009 By Leave a Comment
I always plan our meals. I don’t go grocery shopping without making a list and I can’t do that without planning what we are going to have for dinner. In the summer, we did a lot of grilling. It was nice because my husband takes care of that, so there was always little for me to do cooking-wise. As the weather got colder, I realized that I missed cooking. I missed comfort foods like lasagna and tater tot casserole. As {Read More}
Three Day Weekends Please
November 23, 2009 By Leave a Comment
I sit here on Monday morning before work and I wonder where the weekend went. It always seems like we could just use one more day to get our long to-do list done. My husband and I both work 5 days a week all day. By the time we get home, have dinner, spend time with the girls, and get them to bed, there is just not much time left in the evening to get much done. Weekends are our {Read More}
Sunday Link Love – Working Moms
November 22, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Wii Mommmies – Fitness Friday: So You Think You Can…Run??
November 20, 2009 By Leave a Comment
So, I haven’t actually started using my Wii again but plan to. I have been reading a lot about people using the EA Sports Active to train for a 5K. I have decided I want to start running. I know a lot of people that have lost a lot of weight and gotten in shape by doing so. Now I am WAY out of shape and it’s now almost winter in WI, so I am not sure how I am {Read More}
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