Monthly Archives: January 2008

Karen Cole Paper: $ price varies

January 25, 2008Announcements & Stationary, Fun stuff for parents, Maternity, Store ReviewsAlicia

Give your child a bundle of karen cole paper Thank You cards to sign and he/she might actually look forward to signing them. The hand drawn whimsical look of Karen’s designs will bring joy to any recipients face be it a new mom or a young child. Each design is hand-illustrated and colored and then printed on heavy-weight bright-white card stock. You can really impress your child’s friends parents by sending co-ordinating invitations and thank you cards.

I was pleased to find that Karen offers designs that cater to both boys and girls including trucks and ballerina slippers. Her wedding and party invitations are sure to impress your invites. Just looking at them makes me want to throw a party just to show off her fun designs.. and get away from the kids.. and my husband.. I’m just kidding! I love my family. Maybe I should give them all cards to express my love! One more reason to go to karen cole paper!

The Mommy Insider readers get 10% off with code kcp10.

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Lands’ End Pattern Diaper Bag Totes

January 24, 2008Diaper Bags, OrganizationAlicia

Lands End is known for their durable clothing and outdoor
accessories and now they have a diaper bag tote sporting the same
durability. Features including a diaper changing pad, six large pockets, and a pocket on the outside to hold mom’s cell phone, pacifier (hopefully not mom’s), and more make this an ideal everyday diaper bag.

These are quit possibly the most sturdy tote’s I have used. While testing these totes, I packed so much stuff in them, I feel like Mary Poppins. I was able to put two classic metal jack-in-the-boxes, a full size diaper wipe case, diapers, two sippy cups, a snack bowl, a water bottle, coloring book and crayons, a pair of Madelyn’s shoes, a small doll, and my wallet in one of these. It’s truly amazing. The full zipper closure keeps everything in and the reinforced handles make sure that this diaper bag tote won’t drop off your shoulder any time soon.

Click here to go to Lands’ End Baby and get your diaper bag tote today.

We have two Land’s End Diaper Bag Totes to give away to lucky readers (January 08). ~~Enter the contest here.~~This contest has ended. If you don’t win this month, don’t worry we have two more Lands’ End Diaper Bag Totes to give away soon!

Projection Clock With Weather Forecaster: $59.99

January 22, 2008Bedtime, Electronics, Fun stuff for parentsAlicia

Oregon Scientific has some great clocks that I want to share with you.

This clock sets itself to the U.S. Atomic Clock, using radio waves for
split-second accurate time. The projection light can be rotated by to
90 degrees to offer a unique way to read time in the middle of the
night by casting the time in glowing red numbers on the ceiling or
virtually any flat surface.

When I wake in the morning I look up to the ceiling and not only do I see the time but I see the outdoor temperature as well. With the temperature varying so much here in Atlanta, it is nice to know what the temperature is outside before getting Sebastian ready for school and without having to go downstairs and outside. One more than one occasion, when Sebastian arrived home from school, he let me know that he didn’t need to wear his three layer jacket I demanded he wear because I thought it was cold outside. In addition to displaying the outdoor temperature, this clock displays a forecast image so you have an idea what the weather will be like that day. How neat!

Everyone here who tested the Oregon Scientific clocks for review really enjoyed the projection and weather features.

The only aspect of this clock that I am not thrilled with is the fact that it can’t be illuminated 24/7 but only with the press of a button. This makes it difficult to view the time during the day.

Other features include an 8 minute snooze and crescendo alarm and an on screen calendar.

We have several Oregon Scientific clocks to giveaway. They are NOT the same as this clock but they are all projection clocks. We will start the giveaway soon so visit daily and join our mailing list using the sign up form at the top of the site to be notified when we start the giveaway.

Click here to browse Oregon Scientific’s selection of projection, weather, and regular clocks.

“Room-A-Day Giveaway” sweepstakes

January 20, 2008New postsAlicia

Would you like to transform a room of your house into a peaceful meditation room, a play room, an office, or maybe a room with sound proof walls where you can go when you need to scream*? You have a chance to win $25,000 to renovate any room in your house!

From January 28 to February 15 2008, one person per weekday will be announced on The View and win $25,000 to renovate any room in their house (cozy new living room or spa bathroom?). That is 16 $25,000 winners!! The final contestant winner will be announced March 21st on the "Room–a–Day
Giveaway" website. Contestants can enter the sweepstakes daily by
filling out tear pads that will be distributed at retail stores
nationwide or via http://www.roomadaygiveaway.com/.

Good luck!

Click the widget below to enter the Room-A-Day-Giveaway contest or click on the Room a Day Giveaway link above.

*I’m not sure if the giveaway covers sound proof walls. 🙂 It would be nice though.

Cookie Magazine – February 2008 issue: $3.50

January 20, 2008Announcements & Stationary, Books, Fun stuff for parentsAlicia

Cookie showcases all the best for your family, featuring fashion,
home, travel, entertainment and health for parents and their children. Cookie believes that being
a good parent and maintaining your sense of style are not mutually exclusive.

Throughout February’s issue you will find fashionable cold-weather clothing ideas for everyone in your family. For Dad (a very handsome Dad), a cashmere sweater does the trick while Moms are reminded that just about anytime, anywhere, we can wear the tried and true basic three piece outfit which includes your favorite pair of jeans, a 3/4 length coat and pair of not so ordinary shoes.

The most interesting article in February’s issue is ‘the pink dress’ which is about a four year old boy who wants to wear a dress to school, forcing his parents to make a decision: protect him from ridicule or cultivate his self-expression? I can’t imagine how I would react to a situation like this even though I consider myself to be very open-minded. My fear of classmates teasing my son would break my heart, but I 100% believe in self-expression.

This month’s cover features Liya Kebede, a model, actor, activist, and goodwill ambassador and her 2 year old daughter wearing a piece from Liya’s clothing line ‘Lemlem’. Wow! Liya has a perfect life! I was quickly proven wrong when I learned that she works very hard and faces the same daily trials that you and I face as parents. Liya tells us that ‘there is no typical day’.. sounds familiar, her daughter crawls into her bed at 2a.m… sounds familiar, and her daughter is often under her feet when she is working from home which makes it hard to get things done… that sounds so familiar.

Other features in February’s issue are Tips for a nontoxic life, Paid Maternity Leave?, and Storage Solutions for kid clutter.

Cookie Subscription – $24/2 years (savings of $60!)

WEBSITE: Cookie Mag website