Busy Bee Lifestyle

Archive for May, 2007

Fabulous Father’s Day Gifts

Father’s Day Gift Guide 2008 II!

The tough task of choosing a gift for the fathers in your life can be a bit easier if you identify their interests and use those as a starting point! Checking out a few of the most popular male hobbies, here are some ideas:
For the Backyard Dad
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Tip of the Week – Don’t Forget!

Don’t Forget!
Is there someone is your family who is perpetually forgetful?  I am happy to report that in my family, it is NOT me!  But given the fact that I do need to live with some forgetful ones, I’ve found a great solution!  DO NOT FORGET! The Unforgettable Door Organizer is just what is needed!
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Summer Sale Alert!

Summer Sale Alert!
In Summer Shopping Tips! I recommended that readers refresh their white T-Shirts now and not wait for a sale.  Following my own advice, I bought a really nice white T-shirt at Talbot’s.  For $28, the top that I chose became an instant favorite – it has ¾ length sleeves, a slight bateau neckline... Read more »

Flip Flop Forecast – Oka-b. Sandals!

Flip Flop Forecast!
Flip flops are now a summer essential for men, women and children!  And what’s not to like – they’re fun, affordable and comfortable.  You can dress flip flops up (think silver with beads!)  or even down (simple solid plastic or leather!).  Given the universal availability of flip flops, it was a challenge to... Read more »

Tip of the Week – Correct Your Makeup Mistakes!

Correct Your Makeup Mistakes!

If you are like me, your daily makeup routine is probably pretty minimal!  When you need to get out of the house quickly, makeup may even be a complete afterthought!  And so, when I do make the effort to apply makeup, especially eye liner, I tend to make a lot of mistakes!
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Creating Family Memory Collections II

 Memory Collections II
I just love the idea of creating Memory Collections and have already shared some of my favorite ideas with Busy Bee readers.  Here’s a new take on family memory collections that can actually become works of art to be displayed on the walls of your home!  When decorating your home with items like artwork,... Read more »

Summer Shopping Tips!

Some Summer Shopping Tips!
Summer is truly right around the corner and I have a few shopping tips that I’d like to share!  I know that everyone loves to buy something terrific or useful that is also on sale!  But, there are some summer clothing items that won’t be around if you wait for a sale! ... Read more »

Tip of the Week – Improve Your Dinner Time Menus!

Improve Your Dinner Time Menus with these Easy Dinner Recipes!
Generally speaking, I thoroughly enjoy cooking, eating and reading cookbooks!  And so I was surprised a while back when I was having a tough time coming up with ideas for dinner!  A friend of mine, who is a great cook, recommended the magazine Everyday Food, and... Read more »

Cultivating Friendships II

Fostering Your Women Friendships II!
As Busy Bee Readers already know, I can’t emphasize enough the importance of forging and cultivating friendships among women!  Here are a few more easy ideas to assist in doing just that!  One way or another, I am determined to inspire you to spend quality time with friends whether old or new!
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Tip of the Week – Clean Up Your Kitchen with Cork!

Clean Up Your Kitchen with Cork!
Cork squares, that is!  A few years ago, our family installed a new refrigerator with a wooden front that matched our kitchen cabinets.  I loved the new look, but lost our family’s magnetic message center that was on the front of our old fridge! 
The solution I came up with made... Read more »

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