Archive for February, 2009

Easily Retouch Your Photos

Look What I Found: Photo Retouching by PhotoHand!
When I look at the famous people who grace the covers of magazines, I know that many are beautiful, but that they’re clearly enjoying the benefits of some photo enhancement! I was sure that those types of photo improvements were beyond the budget of the average person, until... Read more »

Exceptional Resortwear and Accessories

Busy Bee’s Resort Report
Exceptional Sarongs and Terrific Tunics!
Give your vacation wardrobe a makeover with a sarong or tunic from Turtle Beach Designs! In gorgeous brilliant patterns, these tunics and sarongs are sewn from luxurious light weight fabrics and feature unique details like beaded trims and ties. Don’t be surprised if you find these fabulous cover... Read more »

Fun Oscar Night Menus

Tip of the Week: Fun Oscar Night Menus!
The Academy Awards are right around the corner and I just love what All Recipes has done to make celebrating both thematic and easy! Using the setting, characters and memorable quotes from the five films nominated for Best Picture as their inspiration, All Recipes has created five delicious... Read more »

The Icing on the Cake – Cupake Themed Birthday Party, Part II

The Icing on the Cake … Fabulous Items for an Over the Top Cupcake Party!

If you enjoyed the article, “Host a Cupcake Themed Birthday Party,” get ready for sugar overload! There were so many delicious products in the cupcake world, that a second article was “baking” before I finished the first! Here you’ll find some... Read more »

Personalized Money Envelope Stickers For School!

This contest is now closed. Congratulations to our winners: Josephine of Brick, NJ; Edna of Riverdale, GA; and Shana of Lynnwood, MA!
Enter to Win a Free Set of School Money Stickers from Carries Kiddie Closet!
Are you ever worried that the envelope you send into school may get lost in a mysterious paper pile?... Read more »

A New Twist on Cake and Ice Cream

Look What I Found: A New Twist on “Cake and Ice Cream!”

I love creative ideas for serving dessert at birthday parties and a new baking pan from NodicWare is a terrific innovation! The heavy, cast aluminum pan bakes 6 cupcakes shaped just like ice cream cones which you can then top with a scoop of... Read more »

Super Snow Days!

Super Snow Days!
Having just survived our first snow day of the winter and with another looming later this week, I thought I’d share a few games and ideas for a fun and memorable snow day!
Have on Hand (if you can!)
Extra gloves, mittens, scarves, sun screen, lip balm, sunglasses, tissues, dry socks, camera, and snowman... Read more »

Dutiful Domestic Diva, Take Your Time Back!

Ahhh, February the month of AMOUR.
But let’s be honest, you give your kids love-in, love-out, day-in, day-out. Husband too, he feels the love in all that you do. Sooooo, let’s make February the month of Loving ‘Moi’. No, not me, but YOU. Take a little time (or a lot) for yourself.
May we be so... Read more »

Fabulous Hot Chocolate Bar

Tip of the Week: Warm up the Winter with a Hot Chocolate Bar!
During the cold winter months, it’s nice to entertain guests who, like you, might be suffering from a bit of cabin fever! And adding a hot chocolate bar to any winter gathering will be a welcome addition! Here are some ideas for delicious... Read more »