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First Day of School 2010

Here we go, here we go, satellite radio! It’s back to school with the lot of them. Some new trends and preferences from my three kiddos below:
Teenfluential:

Giant Purses are the new cool school bag. This bag is a discontinued style from Namaste (made for knitting). We found similar bags at TJ Maxx

Skinny jeans still going [...]



The Homey Home Office with Rolemommy

22. Apr, 2010 The Homey Home Office with Rolemommy

Remember a couple of weeks ago, when I shared Rolemommy Beth Feldman's office clutter confessions? She's cleaned up her act and ...

The Best Cocktails in the OC?

20. Apr, 2010 The Best Cocktails in the OC?

Sometimes you just have to step up to the bar and do your duty. This was the case with Debbie ...

Spring Cleaning Giveaway: Swiffer Sweeper Vac

19. Apr, 2010 Spring Cleaning Giveaway: Swiffer Sweeper Vac

This little piggie went to the pantry This little piggie used floam This little piggie hit the sandbox and this little piggie left ...

Covering the Red Carpet with Kodak at the Streamy Awards

15. Apr, 2010 Covering the Red Carpet with Kodak at the Streamy Awards

I was sad I couldn't make it to the Streamy Awards this past Sunday, but thrilled that I was able ...

FairFund Gives You the Chance to be a Hero

13. Apr, 2010 FairFund Gives You the Chance to be a Hero

I want to take a moment of your time. It's for something really important. It's for someone's future. I'm co-hosting ...

Get Lucky, the Latest from Katherine Center

13. Apr, 2010 Get Lucky, the Latest from Katherine Center

In searching for a new book to read, I turned to Twitter the other night. I was looking for something ...

Hope Springs Eternal in My Garden

12. Apr, 2010 Hope Springs Eternal in My Garden

I have a confession to make. I have a black thumb. It's a tragedy given the magical ability everyone else ...

Mommy Meanest? Mom Bloggers Highlighted on Today Show

11. Apr, 2010 Mommy Meanest? Mom Bloggers Highlighted on Today Show

InĀ  case you missed it, here is the excellent segment from this week's Today Show highlighting Alpha Mom's Isabel Kalman, ...

California Schools In Crisis on Funny or Die

09. Apr, 2010 California Schools In Crisis on Funny or Die

Have a kid in the California School system? I do. And I have to tell you, as funny as this ...

Walkabye Strollers: As Seen on MomTrends

07. Apr, 2010 Walkabye Strollers: As Seen on MomTrends

Check out these gorgeous new strollers from Walkabye. They're pretty but do they pass the mom test? Nicole Feliciano from ...

Amy Kathryn Handbags & Diaper Bags

06. Apr, 2010 Amy Kathryn Handbags & Diaper Bags

Looking for a fresh new bag or diaper bag for your spring wardrobe? Consider Amy Kathryn. These funky, boho, vegan ...

Blast off With Kidscraft Playhouses

05. Apr, 2010 Blast off With Kidscraft Playhouses

This year for Spring Break we're getting away. But only in our imagination. We're staying home for the holiday which ...

The Weekend Dream: Montage Laguna

03. Apr, 2010 The Weekend Dream: Montage Laguna

If I could spend the weekend anywhere? It would be here. Think Twitter contests are dumb? Think again. There's some ...

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