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LuisaViaRoma FINAL MARKDOWNS (extra 10% off with promo code)
Don’t miss this chance to grab some FINAL SALE items! Use code FR1001A to get an extra 10% discount. While you’re there, check out the latest fashion for Men from the 2010 F/W Runway. I have to say I’m a little puzzled by look 27 from Givenchy, since when does one...
New Shopping Site Discovery – Shop Pure Addiction (15% off for ShoppingNotes Blog Readers)
Shoppureaddiction.com is a new site that offers affordable styles with the latest trends in mind. I browsed through the online shop and found everything well within my purchase power. A lanvin-looklike two tone flowy dress for $42? I can buy a dozen of these if they had them in different...
A Fun Holiday at MyTheresa.com (30% off!)
For this holiday season, mytheresa.com is giving 30% off on a different item each day. What a fun way to count down to Christmas! In case you’re getting tired of the winter coats and UGG boots, there’re lots of new arrivals to look at as well. Resort and Spring styles have...
Get Gift Cards for Referring Your Friends to Use ShoppingNotes.com!
It’s the holidays! ShoppingNotes.com is kicking off a Friend Referral Program — now you can get Amazon or any electronic gift cards of your choice simply by referring friends to use our price alert service. We’ve made it super easy and it takes less than 2 minutes (see official rules here). If...
ISeeMe New Christmas Book Launch
Iseeme.com introduces a new holiday gift – A Christmas Bear for Me, a beautiful, heart-warming, personalized story about a child’s Christmas wish for a special Teddy Bear friend. Each copy of the book comes with an adorable plush Gund® bear with the child’s name on the tag and a personalized letter...
Starting today, Elizabeth Arden’s having a Private Sale with up to 37% savings on skincare, makeup, and fragrance. Hurry and grab this rare offer — it only lasts three days! On top of the sale, you can also get a FREE 4-Piece Beauty Box with any $25+ order, enter code BEAUTY25....
petit elefant
What's everyone doing this weekend? Viktor is back, so I'm trying to squeeze in some more sleep before he puts me to work in the kitchen remodel. He's a slave driver that one.I'm also anxiously awaiting my version of the Super Bowl, the red carpet showdown before the...
guest feature on simple lovely.
Good morning. I mean, good afternoon. I mean, hello.I'm feeling a little under the weather today, perhaps on account of all the snow that showed up during the night, or maybe it's because Viktor finally came home and I've finally relaxed for the first time in a month. ...
I want to share something with you, something that might be life changing, but at the very least will make your day-to-day life easier. I'm always up for easier, aren't you?Let me introduce you to Kirkland Daily Facial Towelettes. They're heaven, pure and simple. I used to be...
help, I've fallen into Polyvore and I can't get up.
London Afternoon by Petit Elefant I was reading one of my favorite blogs ever the other night, Go Fug Yourself, when I followed a link from their blog to a link to another link and ended up at a website called Polyvore. Holy fish paste Squidward, that place is fun....
You really don't want to know what was under my fridge when we pulled it out. But I'm going to show you anyway, because that's what bloggers do. We show you the worst of what's going on in our lives, because we're all on the same team here.Are...
Dear Swiss Miss,I love you and your little hot chocolate packets. They're so easy to mix up, transport, take camping, pack in my carry on luggage when I fly, and make after school snacks for the kids. Do you know what I love even more Swiss Miss? Do you?...
Surrender, Dorothy: Reviews
Giveaway: Artmonger Collages by Michele Banks
When I was last in D.C. for my Sleep Is for the Weak book tour, I spent some time at a street fair, where I met a watercolor artist named Michele Banks. I liked her stuff -- very pretty, very......
Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs
A while back I received a review copy of Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs. I have and love the book, so I was eager to see the movie, which Beloved and the little angel saw in the theater. Beloved......
A good friend of mine has a new company called SnapGifts, which makes gift-giving, well -- I have to say it -- a snap. (Though I gave my review gift card to, well, myself. Because I am a bad person.)......
Great Discoveries: Explorations That Changed History
It's that time of year! Coffee table book time! I recently received Time's Great Discoveries: Explorations That Changed History for review. It's a large, full-color coffee table book. Less than $20 right now. While the photos are the quality you'd......
Even though the little angel is only five, I'm already worried about substance abuse. When I was a teenager, it never occurred to me to take my parents' prescription drugs. Just watch a little daytime television now, though, and you'll......
The Case for Make Believe: Saving Play in a Commercialized World
I was excited to read Susan Linn's newest book, The Case for Make Believe: Saving Play in a Commercialized World, when I was contacted to review it. I am of the curmudgeon-old-school ways, the type to hand my daughter a......
The Impulsive Buy
REVIEW: MorningStar Farms Lasagna with Sausage-Style Crumbles
The MorningStar Farms Lasagna with Sausage-Style Crumbles does the opposite of what the cafeteria workers at my old elementary school did with lasagna. Instead of chopping vegetables, like carrots and celery, into tiny pieces in order to trick us into eating veggies, the MorningStar Farms Lasagna has decent-sized chunks...
THE WEEK IN REVIEWS – 3/6/2010
Here are a few product reviews posted this week from other blogs we like. Wanna see a picture that will haunt your dreams or remind you of the monster in the Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer TV special? (via Candyblog) Is it just me or does the ExtendBar Peanut Delight Bar...
REVIEW: Pringles Multigrain Truly Original
I’m trying to figure out why Pringles would come out with a multigrain version of their product. Maybe it’s because they feel like they’ve done all they could with dried potato flakes. Or maybe they want to jump on the multigrain bandwagon before Lays Stax does. Or...
REVIEW: Burger King Cilantro Lime BK Big Fish
The combination of cilantro and lime sounds like one that we would find either on the menu at a fine dining establishment or in the recipe book that comes with a Magic Bullet blender. But it’s not something I would expect to see on a fast food menu board that...
Are you a young homie trying to impress a young hottie? Pushing her to the ground or teasing her are first grade tactics and ain’t going to work. I’ve got a third grade solution for you — necklaces. You know they work because you’ve seen your daddy give your...
PRIZE DRAWING: Because I Want To Give You The Opportunity To Shower On Me
No, The Impulsive Buy is not paying your water bill, providing you with a wash cloth or standing with you in your shower to scrub you down. Because paying that one utility is probably expensive, a wash cloth is too cheap and scrubbing you down in your shower will...
Celebrity Baby Blog
Helena Bonham Carter ‘Growing Up Again’ With Son
Daniele Venturelli/WireImage Fantasy is something Helena Bonham Carter delights in as an actress, and the apple hasn’t fallen far from the tree when it comes to her son Billy Ray, 6. “Wave wands and pretend … that’s all he does,” the Alice in Wonderland star, 43, reveals to FearNet. “So I’m growing...
Ron Howard: Remember to Find the Laughs in Parenthood
Brian Ach/Wireimage Director Ron Howard is the man he is today because of fatherhood, he reveals in a new interview with PARADE. “I think I’ve probably learned more and grown more because I’m a father than for any other reason,” he notes. Now with his new series Parenthood, Ron is hopeful viewers...
Mini Must-Have: Blakesley Sutter’s Sweet Swimsuit
Flynet Sitting poolside in a chic white bikini last week, Trista Sutter proved she’s more than regained her body after baby. But all eyes were on the former Bachelorette’s daughter Blakesley Grace. The adorable 11-month-old rocked the super cute Daisy Dot One-Piece ($22.75) by Gymboree. We love the shoulder bows and the floral polka...
Spotted: Naomi Watts and Sasha Bundle Up
Ray Tamarra/Getty Wrapped up in a cozy coat, Naomi Watts takes her equally bundled-up son, 2 ½-year-old Alexander ‘Sasha’ Pete, for a stroll in New York Thursday. Thankfully, the weekend has brought warmer weather! Life with three boys — including younger son Samuel Kai, 14 months, and fiancé Liev Schreiber — keeps...
Fab Sale Round-Up: Gilt Groupe, phil&teds and More!
Courtesy of Gilt Groupe From Superga’s classic kicks to 7 A.M. Enfant’s cozy stroller blankets, Gilt Groupe is hosting loads of great kids sales this weekend. They even have something for moms — Paige Maternity Denim. Other featured brands are Edoche, Imoga, Da-Nang and Joe’s Jeans for Kids at up to 60%...
Little Big Town Couple Welcomes Son Elijah Dylan
Curtis Hilbun/AFF-USA Little Big Town just got a little bigger. Band members Karen Fairchild and Jimi Westbrook welcomed their first child, a son, on Friday, Mar. 5th in Nashville, Tenn. Baby Elijah Dylan Westbrook weighed 7 lbs., 14 oz., and was 19 and ¾ inches long, the couple tell PEOPLE exclusively. “We’ve been...
Peppers and Pollywogs
The Oscars are soon approaching, and you may be having a few of your kid’s friends over to celebrate. It’s a big night and everyone loves to watch the glam and glitz. If you are looking for menu ideas to keep everyone in the “style they are accustomed to” on...
Do your preschoolers love the show Chuggington? New in the United States, young children are quickly falling in love with these train engines called Chuggers. The show follows the adventures of three main characters: Wilson, Brewster, and Koko. Set in the modern world, the colors and animation graphics are truly...
St. Patrick’s Day Treasure Hunt Clues
Do you want your kids to find their own pot of gold at the end of the rainbow this St. Patrick’s Day? Send them on a treasure hunt looking for all of those things that are truly Irish: Blarney Stone: Kiss me and maybe you’ll be as lucky as we! Shamrock: Small,...
Knights go hand-in-hand with princesses, and knights make a wonderful party theme on its own or to incorporate with a Princess party. Design Mom recently featured a Knight Party that she created for her son, Oscar. The details are wonderful, especially the Castle Pinata that they made on their own. I also love...
Phineas and Ferb is a very popular TV show on the Disney Channel. Are your children fans of the two stepbrothers who will do anything to escape summer boredom? There’s something to their schemes, humor, and pet platypus, Perry — not to mention the other cast of characters...
Are you and your kids ready for an Oscar Party? Twig & Thistle has wonderful DIY invitations, popcorn bags, candy bag toppers, and ballots on offer to pull your party together. A sheer delight and oh so do-able! Fun! Thanks, Design Mom, for the tip. ...
Bits from a Brit
MICKEY’S MAGICAL CHRISTMAS: SNOWED IN AT THE HOUSE OF MOUSE
On Tuesday November 3rd, Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment released MICKEY’S MAGICAL CHRISTMAS: SNOWED IN AT THE HOUSE OF MOUSE on DVD! This Christmas, share a hilarious and moving holiday celebration with Mickey and Minnie Mouse in this full-length adventure. This classic tale is sure to leave everyone in holiday...
I am Claire, Editor of Bits from a Brit and The Momfluentials. I am actively looking for companies to Sponsor my trip to Blogher '10. I am also looking to represent family friendly companies for partial sponsorships to the event or one sole company. Sponsorship would help pay for convention...
This blog is written to inform, recommend and entertain our readers. I am free to write my own views, opinions and thoughts how I see fit.I do accept forms of cash advertising, compensation to host giveaways and sponsorships, however I will never endorse anything in which I don't believe or...
My Little Pony: Twinkle Wish Adventure
Another cute little girl's movie to be put on your Christmas Lists. My Little Pony: Twinkle Wish Adventure is an adorable movie about friendship. What little girl doesn't want such a magical movie? Now the we have seen this movie my Daughter has added My Little Ponies to her letter...
Tinker Bell & The Lost Treasure
Tinker Bell and The Lost Treasure is a top movie pick on my Daughter's list. She even decided to dress up as Tinker Bell for Halloween after watching this movie (pictures coming soon). Tinker Bell is such a cute character and I am so happy my Daughter is all about...
Ice Age 3: Dawn of the Dinosaurs
Check out this awesome movie!!! Me and my hubby couldn't stop laughing. I loved all the Ice Age Movies but I think this one is my favorite. It makes for a great family movie night that keeps the kids entertained as well as the adults. Many family movies can be...
Mom's Favorite Stuff
A video review of the Your Shape game for the Wii – with both positives and negatives of the game. Disclosure: I am participating in a three-month sponsored challenge for the Your Shape game. All opinions are my own and are not influenced by the challenge. Post from: Mom's Favorite StuffYour Shape...
Custom Motors from Hot Wheels and Mattel
Last week, at the Mom 2.0 Summit, I had the opportunity to interview Dr. Michael Shore, Vice President of Worldwide Consumer Insights at Mattel. I asked about how Mattel changes products based on parent and child insight (truth is, they make a LOT of changes based on feedback, and also...
Every once in a few books, you get one that really stuns you. The story may be touching or funny, tender or explosive. Then there are the characters that are so vibrant and real, you leave the book feeling like you’ve just spent a few hours getting to know new...
As you probably already know, I was chosen to be a Frigidaire Test Drive Mom for 2010, and I’m on Team Range/Microwave. A few weeks ago, I posted that they were here, and now I’ve had the chance to use them for a few weeks! Here are my initial impressions: The Range Awesome,...
When my kids were in diapers (and thankfully they are no longer in diapers!!) the only diapers we used were Pampers. We had the best luck with them, with minimal rashes, irritation, and leaks. Pampers has recently updated their design by making new Pampers with Dry Max – they are more...
My son loves robots (even at one point saying he wanted to be a robot when he grew up) and he also loves playing with cars, trains, and other little toys. While Zibits, the new mini remote controlled robots are billed as for ages 8+, my little guy is still...
Busy As Can Be
I am so excited my new Kindle came today!!So I am charging it now and I have my favorite tea with the water boiling on the stove as I type. Of course I will start with the"How To" sectionand then move right on to one of several books I already...
I am so excited ...I have more cupboard space and a cute Pot holder....it does need a plant. I will have to go shopping...I am so sad....NOT....I love shopping.I did my pictures backwards...this is my husband and daughter Bethanyfinding the center mark. So the pot hanger is centered above the...
It's a fun surprise...For Me!I couldn't help myself....Do you know how addicting Ebay is?I am a sucker for Children sewing machines.This is a Betsy Ross! I thought is was so cute. I love the red case.I can't believe what great condition its in. I feel like a little girl again just...
I am so ready for the Quilt along (button on the right side if you want to join).I had the hardest time picking my jelly roll .....there are so many new fabrics out right now.But I decided on "Moda's OZ".This is my side pieces and sashing. I am so excited...
Where Did I get that Cute Pattern?
This is the latest Pattern from:http://krisknits.blogspot.com/and the same place I got the one I am working on in my last post. The more I thought about it the more I thought I just had to show you how cute her patterns are. If you don't knit after looking at these cute...
Do you like to knit? I do, but I am not that great at it. I can knit as long as I don't have to change colors. And I love quick gradifications! Wash cloths are just that. This is the one I just started and will look like an ice cream bar when...
Chic Shopper Chick
Swimsuit & Cover-Ups for 2010 Spring/Summer
Nothing says summer more than swimwear. I know I’m not the only one ready for winter to be over. I thought it only appropriate that we talk about swimwear this week to help us know that warm,... This is a content summary only. Please click on the title to get the...
Geek Chic: Glam Up Your Gadgets
There comes a point in every woman’s life when she is handed the ultimate gadget or newest piece of technology and she smiles from ear to ear. Then, in the next moment, she stops and wonders... This is a content summary only. Please click on the title to get the full...
Spring 2010 Trends that will Last through Fall
In some places people are still trying to utilize their spring wardrobe but winter is making it a challenge. The clothes seen at New York Fashion Week for Fall 2010 this past week seemed more... This is a content summary only. Please click on the title to get the full story! ...
Grade the Look: Audrina Patridge in Rock and Republic
Spotted: Audrina Patridge and boyfriend Ryan Cabrera. Where: The grand opening of The Delphine Eatery and Bar in Hollywood, California on February 11, 2010. Wearing: Patridge wore a Rock and... This is a content summary only. Please click on the title to get the full story! ...
Pamella Roland Fall 2010 Collection – Chic. European. Classy.
I’m not ashamed to admit it. I fell in love last season when I was at the tents. There was a designer who had barely made it onto my radar, but for some reason I attended her show. And I... This is a content summary only. Please click on the title...
I have this website that I love, and because I love it, I try my darnedest to stay away from it. My wallet appreciates it. However, I was just browsing and I thought “hmmm, maybe I should... This is a content summary only. Please click on the title to get the...
The Gas Grill Review Blog
Mar 7, Brinkmann 5 Burner Question
I'm interested in purchasing a Brinkmann 5 Burner with side burner and Sear Burner. Is there any advantage to having the sear burner. Realize I'm not buying ...
Feb 27, Weber One Touch Gold 758001 22.5" Charcoal Grill
Sometimes in life, it's true that less is better. If you don't need the Rolls Royce of charcoal grills, then check out the Weber One Touch Gold 758001 22.5" Charcoal Grill. Although it lacks many of the bells and whistles of high-end grills, this model is handy if you need...
Feb 2, Weber Model S-320 Purchased in 2008
Purchased the Weber s320 Gas BBQ in August of 2008 at Home Depot. In late September of 2009, started up the BBQ, with three foil wrapped potatoes on it. ...
Feb 1, Beautiful Weber Genesis E- 320 Gas Grill in Green
I have a beautiful E-320 WEBER gas grill in my favorite color Green and compared to any other grill I've owned I'd have to say it reeks quality head and ...
Feb 1, Bubba Keg Temperature Control
How are you keeping temps between 225 and 250 on the Bubba Keg? ===================== John, That's a good question because it's not as easy as you would ...
Jan 28, Members Mark Gas Grills Are Just Junk
I paid 650.00 4 years ago for a stainless grill and cast iron burners and thought this would last us for years. Have kept this under a roof on our ...
The Storque
Etsy Finds Decor: Retro Renovation
This weekend's Get the Look: Decor is inspired by the colorful Nashville, Tennessee "retro-renovation" of Carolyn and David. Their 1940s Tudor home contains a perfect mix of thrift and handmade collected during the couple's trips to early morning estate sales and weekend rummaging through thrift shops and flea markets....
Do discarded objects and second-hand parts get your dumpster-diving heart's gears turning? Revitalize and repurpose that forlorn toaster, mangled foot bath and too-loved blazer with tools and a little tender care. That broken blender can be reborn as an illuminatory kitchen aid: repurposing knows no bounds! Imagine the possibilities with...
Growing up with a criminal defense lawyer for a father tended to make me think twice before swiping a candy bar from the corner bodega. I've had to settle for living out my adrenaline-fueled bandit adventures vicariously, swooning over the greaser gangs of young adult fiction and spending full weekends...
Artistic Endeavors: Trice Collective
Sawyer Trice lives in Washington, DC where he studies art history and American studies. His interest in and understanding of art and its history was first shaped by his passionate professors within the Art History Department at George Mason University. He spends his time traveling, hoping to find a place...
Etsy Finds: Grape Expectations
I didn't start drinking wine until my mid-twenties, and at that point I tended to focus on the boxed variety. I eventually graduated to bottles, learning to tell the difference between a nice Bourdeaux and a bottle of Boone's Farm. This weekend I'm heading out to the San Francisco Bay...
March 2, 2010Berlin, Germany Dear Friends, Greetings from Berlin. I'm back at Etsy HQ after Benedikta and I spent the weekend diving head first into Finland and splashing vowels everywhere. On Thursday night we had the great honor of spending a few hours with a talented group of Finnish makers. We gathered...
Become.com
Remote Controlled Toy Cars have transformed into high tech entertainment devices
I still remember the days when I used to race remote controlled toy cars with my friends. We had the cars that had wires leading up to the controller. We would push the acceleration button and run with the car to keep up. First one across the finish line would...
Punch subwoofers pack a real punch
Automobiles are highest on our list of objects of desire – they thrill, excite and get our pulse racing… unless of course you’re cooling your heels in a traffic jam. No set of wheels, no matter how quick, sleek, or sexy is any fun when you’re caged inside, inching forwards...
Dell Latitude Laptops for dynamic business environments
The Dell Latitude laptop targets businesses and corporations of all sizes. They are perfect for business environments because they use standardized parts throughout the assembly line and they are available for several years for support purposes. The latitude series generally retains identical components throughout its production. This design is intended...
How to choose the right high rise jeans for you
Jeans, the modern wardrobe staple, is loved by everyone. They are comfortable, durable, and look great with almost anything. Modern jeans, however, also come in different rises to cater to different style tastes. It is the distance between the waist and the crotch which determines the ‘rise’ of jeans. In...
iHome builds a whole new world around your iPod
Apple iPods seem to have taken over the world. Everyone looking for a top notch music player will no doubt and most likely, buy an iPod. They have some of the best features in today’s music players. They have audio and video playback with radio support as...
Burn more calories with high intensity interval training
What is HIIT (high intensity interval training)? Simply put, it’s a combination of fitness exercise workouts that allows you to burn more calories during and after your routine. The idea is to intensify your cardio exercises so that your body will spend the remainder of the day using energy to...