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« Previous EntriesIt’s a Gym Bag, It’s an Overnight Bag, It’s a Diaper Bag…It’s a Puddle Jumper by LUG!
Sunday, May 11th, 2008LUG’s Puddle Jumper Overnight Bag made Oprah’s O List and I have a hunch it’s because it is so versatile. It features tons of storage pockets and compartments, a ventilated zip pocket compartment, an interior bottle holder, and a D-ring for your keys.
I’ve already used this bag as a diaper bag and a swim bag, [...]
Layers: Cute Clothing for the Money Conscious
Sunday, May 11th, 2008I first heard about Layers Clothing on The Little Window Shoppe blog…and was absolutely intrigued by the cute styles AND the prices. It’s not every day I stumble upon a fashionable online site with items that range from $3-65 (yes, their MOST EXPENSIVE item is $65!).
What I like about Layers is that the items in [...]
Fashion & Style Advice - On a Blog and In a Box
Sunday, May 11th, 2008My favorite “strictly fashion” blog is the Wardrobe 911 Style Blog. Teresa Morisco, the blog’s author is a certified image consultant through the Association of Image Consultants International and holds a B.S. in International Marketing with a minor in Art History. She is also the founder and Chief Stylist of Wardrobe 911.
Here’s a bit more about her: “From appearance [...]
3 Books to Read to Improve Your “Smarts”
Saturday, May 10th, 2008Since I usually feature books in the parenting genre here, I thought I’d “take a quick break” and offer a few books that don’t fall in that category. These are books that you can use to ignite conversation with co-workers, childless/single friends, or your spouse (when you want to talk about something other than when [...]
Mother’s Day Brunch - Delivered to Your Door
Friday, May 9th, 2008Ding-Dong!
That’s the door and wouldn’t it be nice if it wasn’t just another door-to-door salesman? What if it were a gourmet “Taste of Tuscany” brunch for two?
You can start out your meal with a carefully prepared appetizer: Kalamata & Artichoke Tarts and Feta & Sundried Tomato in Phyllo Pastry. After that, you can savor the main [...]
Make Money From Home - Advice from a Weekend Entrepreneur
Thursday, May 8th, 2008Have you ever dreamed of working from home? Would you like to have more flexibility, more freedom, and more opportunities to cherish daytime moments with your kids…all while still earning income?
I am pleased to welcome Author Michelle Anton to Metropolitan Mama today to share her expertise about this very topic. Anton is a TV and [...]
Summer: When A Kid Can Be a Kid (and adults can join in the fun)
Wednesday, May 7th, 2008Summer has this remarkable way of helping me remember what it was like to be a kid (especially now that I have one of my own). There are so many “youthful” things about the season - popsicles and lemonade stands, bubbles and swimming pools, beach buckets and long walks outdoors, tank tops and flip flops, [...]