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Top 15 Failsafe Tips for Saving Money in 2012
2012-01-17 16:30:00 Losing weight used to be the numero uno New Year’s resolution, but the ugly economy has shoved this lofty goal down to second place on 2012 lists. A survey commissioned by Fidelity Investments found 46 percent of respondents said their highest priority was to save more money. Eating right and exercising are straightforward, however, in ... More About: Money , Tips
Flippin? Out! by Endless Games (Giveaway)
2012-01-17 11:37:00 Our family is always looking for new board games to play and Flippin’ Out by Endless Games was the perfect addition to our game night lineup. The outrageous category-party game where a Letter or a Player is eliminated with each Flip of a Chip! Can you come up with a Rock Band beginning with the ...
Wappy Dog for Nintendo DS
2012-01-17 00:30:00 Just when we thought we’ve seen everything a Nintendo DS could do, along comes Wappy Dog. Wappy Dog is a toy puppy that interacts with the player through the Nintendo DS system. “Wappy Dog teaches young gamers to raise their very own puppy in both the real and virtual worlds and teach it cool tricks, ...
The Things We All Do
2012-01-16 16:58:00 Thanks to Pinterest I’ve found the most hilarious website called The Things We All Do. I was sitting in the airport holding area waiting to board my flight and I made the mistake of reading some of the site’s entries. The next thing I know I’m laughing out loud hysterically to the point of tears. ...
Pop! the Pig by Goliath Games
2012-01-16 11:47:00 If you want a game that will have everyone laughing, you have to play Pop! the Pig by Goliath Games . Aimed at kids 4 and up, this simple game teaches colors and numbers while making everyone anxious to see who will pop the pig’s belly. Game play is simple. Just roll the dice and see ...
Chicken Soup for the Soul: Finding Your Happiness (Giveaway)
2012-01-16 01:50:00 I have always loved the Chicken Soup for the Soul books. They have a way of making you see things from a different perspective and showing you the good side of things. Best of all, they’re written in short chapters so you can read as much or as little as you want. There’s no major ... More About: Happiness
Seven Tips for Making the Most of your Family Videos and Photos
2012-01-15 21:54:00 From soccer games, birthdays and graduations to talent shows, holidays and vacations — families today are more active than ever. And everyone seems to be having a great time capturing their memories on mobile devices and digital cameras but despite having high-tech tools at their fingertips, people are still often at a loss as to ... More About: Videos , Family , Photos , Tips
Sid the Science Kid ?Get Up and Move!?
2012-01-15 10:25:00 SID THE SCIENCE KID, the engaging and entertaining animated preschool series that encourages kids to explore and experience science is premiering an all new episode January 6 on PBS KIDS. It will also rebroadcast January 16, February 9 and April 13 (check local listings). ?Get Up and Move ? encourages physical activity and healthy eating. Get ... More About: Science
2012 Valentine?s Day Goody Swap
2012-01-14 22:59:00 I love Valentine ’s Day. Everything is so pink and red and flowery. I love candy and roses and romantic songs. However, ever since having kids, hubby and my views of this love day has changed. Candlelight dinners are replaced by kid-friendly restaurants with paper napkins and crayons. Expensive gifts have stepped aside for homemade cards ... More About: Goody
The Lima Bear Stories: The Cave Monster
2012-01-14 16:47:00 Are you looking for a new series of books for your children? If so you should check out the Lima Bears. Lima Bears is a series of books written by Tom Weck and Peter Weck. They are a father and son team and the stories are based on stories the father used to tell his ... More About: Stories , Monster
Maty?s ?New Year, Healthier You? Contest (Giveaway)
2012-01-14 09:25:00 What is your family’s Healthy New Year resolution? For us, we plan to make more of an effort to take our daily vitamins. I’m the worst when it comes to remembering this small yet important task. Sometimes my husband will have to actually bring my vitamins and a glass of water over to my computer ... More About: Contest
Baby Phat Girlz
2012-01-13 16:38:00 When it comes to chic fashion for girls, Baby Phat has what your daughters are looking for. This season it’s all about black, white, and red as well as bright candy colors. Over the last decade, Baby Phat has established itself in the world of fashion as a premier metropolitan brand. Baby Phat first hit ...
Aloha Friday #220
2012-01-13 05:00:00 Welcome to this week?s edition of Aloha Friday . In Hawaii, Aloha Friday is the day that we take it easy and look forward to the weekend. So I thought that on Fridays I would take it easy on posting, too. Therefore, I?ll ask a simple question for you to answer. Nothing that requires a lengthy ...
Clifford the Big Red Dog Live!
2012-01-12 16:00:00 Scholastic Media, a division of Scholastic Inc., the global children?s publishing, education and media company, announced today the kick off of a new 50 City live touring show called ?Clifford The Big Red Dog LIVE! A BIG Family Musical.? Beginning in Vermont and Connecticut this weekend, the tour will include stops in more than 50 ... More About: Live
Valuable Coupon Codes for January 2012
2012-01-11 16:07:00 1. Heels.com Now through Feb. 28, get $25 off orders of $100 or more by applying coupon code WINTER25. 2. JCPenney Take $10 off orders of $90 or more by Jan. 27 using JCPenney promo code 10JCP90. 3. Shutterfly Get free shipping on orders of $30 or more before Jan. 19 using code SHIP30. 4. ... More About: January
An Evening with Johnny Cupcakes
2012-01-10 16:48:00 Saturday the 21st of January, Fresh Cafe? x Loft In Space will be hosting an evening with t-shirt entrepreneur, Johnny Cupcakes. This free event takes place at 831 Queen Street. Lecture event + Q&A from 7pm to 10pm, following a t-shirt pop-up shop and meet & greet from 10pm-midnight. Along with this free event there ...
Nanoblocks Eiffel Tower
2012-01-10 02:46:00 If you have an older child who loves to build or even if you crave a little creative downtime for yourself, Nanoblock has the perfect solution. Nanoblock is a mico-sized building block system with its smallest piece being a mere 4mm x 4mm x 5mm. Challenging and fun for all the construction enthusiasts in the ... More About: Tower
Happiness is Peanuts: Friends Forever
2012-01-09 16:13:00 Like most adults, I grew up watching Charlie Brown and the rest of the Peanuts Gang during special occasions throughout the year. I remember circling the air date in the weekly tv guide to make sure I didn?t miss it. Now that I have children of my own, I want to share with them these ... More About: Friends , Happiness , Forever
Island News #17
2012-01-09 11:01:00 Join us every Monday as we share some of the great events going on around the Blogosphere! CONTESTS & SWEEPSTAKES Each week during the month of January, Diapers.com will be giving away up to $250 in prizes that help you do it all. Diapers.com offers diapers and wipes, bottles, formula, baby food and almost every baby product you can think of, even gear ... More About: News , Island
Island News #17
2012-01-09 11:01:00 Join us every Monday as we share some of the great events going on around the Blogosphere! CONTESTS & SWEEPSTAKES Each week during the month of January, Diapers.com will be giving away up to $250 in prizes that help you do it all. Diapers.com offers diapers and wipes, bottles, formula, baby food and almost every baby product you can think of, even gear ... More About: News , Island
Addicted to Pinterest
2012-01-08 23:59:00 When I first heard about Pinterest late last year I resisted the urge to sign-up. After all, I just couldn’t see myself spending more time on just another social media platform. But then I began to hear so many of my blogging friends raving about the site that I decided to check it out. O.M.G. ...
?Be Nice? on the Internet Week (Jan 9-13)
2012-01-08 16:55:00 Real Simple is instituting a return to online civility with the first annual ?Be Nice on the Internet ? Week . From January 9th to 13th, RealSimple.com will feature a look at the impact of internet negativity, expert tips on etiquette for the age of social media, and advice from celebrities and media personalities who have experienced ... More About: The Internet
Tangled Ever After
2012-01-08 05:46:00 The Walt Disney Studios proudly announced today that directors Nathan Greno and Byron Howard, the talented team behind Disney Animation Studio?s global blockbuster Tangled, will premiere a delightful new animated short film spotlighting the royal wedding of Rapunzel (Mandy Moore) and Flynn Rider ? a.k.a Eugene ? (Zachary Levi) in front of each screening of ...
Funky Monkey Snacks Giveaway
2012-01-07 11:01:00 When my daughters’ school started last year we were told that the kids could no longer consume sugary snacks on campus. I thought it was a great idea since I’m always trying to get them to eat healthier. However, as the school year progressed I realized how difficult it was to find snacks that not ... More About: Snacks , Monkey
Tropicana Trop50 True Resolutions (Giveaway)
2012-01-06 23:43:00 I’ve never been one to make resolutions since I usually forget what they are by mid-March. Although, I do like how they look on paper . . . all organized and inspirational. However, this year I’ve decided to make some “real” resolutions and be honest about why I’m making them in Tropicana’s Trop50 True Resolutions ...
Aloha Friday #219
2012-01-06 05:00:00 Welcome to this week?s edition of Aloha Friday . In Hawaii, Aloha Friday is the day that we take it easy and look forward to the weekend. So I thought that on Fridays I would take it easy on posting, too. Therefore, I?ll ask a simple question for you to answer. Nothing that requires a lengthy ...
Happy Hour Hawaii Helps Find Great Food At Great Prices, Statewide in Hawai
2012-01-05 16:26:00 A local couple has recently launched a website that takes the guesswork out of finding the best happy hours in Hawaii . When Carey and Brandon Bennett launched their website, HappyHourHawaii.com, their dream of having a simple and easy way to get up-to-date happy hour information was brought to life. As the economy has become more challenging, ... More About: Food , Great , Find , Happy Hour
Happy Hour Hawaii Helps Find Great Food At Great Prices, Statewide in Hawai
2012-01-05 16:26:00 A local couple has recently launched a website that takes the guesswork out of finding the best happy hours in Hawaii . When Carey and Brandon Bennett launched their website, HappyHourHawaii.com, their dream of having a simple and easy way to get up-to-date happy hour information was brought to life. As the economy has become more challenging, ... More About: Food , Great , Find , Happy Hour
It?s A Small World Goes Mobile
2012-01-04 16:21:00 When I think of Disney I immediately think of the song . . . It’s A Small World . This simple yet haunting song sung by children from all over the world has come to symbolize The Happiest Place on Earth and is argued to be the single most performed and most widely translated song in ... More About: Mobile
It?s A Small World Goes Mobile
More articles from this author:2012-01-04 16:21:00 When I think of Disney I immediately think of the song . . . It’s A Small World . This simple yet haunting song sung by children from all over the world has come to symbolize The Happiest Place on Earth and is argued to be the single most performed and most widely translated song in ... More About: Mobile 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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