This is my favorite time of the year. I love the hustle and bustle. I love the decorations and lights. I love giving (and receiving) the presents and sweet treats! As I type by the light of our Christmas tree, I get a warm feeling dreaming about Christmas morning with my toddler. While it is [...]
Archive for November, 2009
Little Music Lovers Review & Giveaway
Posted by jen on November 28th, 2009
Mother says I was a dancer before I could walk She says I began to sing long before I could talk… The lyrics from ABBA’s song Thank You for the Music have never been more true for a little girl than for my K. She has been soothed by soft, peaceful music and grooved to [...]
Real Simple Subscription for $5
Posted by jen on November 27th, 2009
One of my favorite magazines is Real Simple. It has all kinds of great articles, tips and practical things for every day life. I mean it, practical stuff for real people, that’s why I love it! Right now – until December 1, you can get a 1-year subscription to Real Simple from Amazon for just $5! [...]
PLAYGROUND Winter Issue
Posted by jen on November 25th, 2009
The PLAYGROUND Winter Issue is now available, and I want to share with you my first article in the magazine! My assignment was New Kids on the Block – I had to go check out 6 new places around town and write a short, snappy review. It was so much fun, I feel so in-the-know [...]
Black Friday
Posted by jen on November 23rd, 2009
I have never done it. I have never shopped on Black Friday! As much as I LOVE a good deal, I’ve never braved the crowds, waited in line or shopped on the biggest shopping day of the year. Why? Because I am always enjoying family traditions at The Ranch. But this is a new year, [...]
Making Our Home Green
Posted by jen on November 23rd, 2009
I have been part of the “green” movement since I was in elementary school. Even back then, I decided it was cool and necessary to recycle and pushed my family do adopt the practice. (I am happy to report that after much prodding, my dad finally puts his cans in the recycle bin!) While I [...]
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Tags: Green Living, how to be green, Recycle, reduce reuse recycle, reusable 
No Comments »Thanksgiving – TRADITION!
Posted by jen on November 21st, 2009
In my family, if we have done it more than once we like to call it a tradition. (At least the good stuff!) In a family with more than 30 J names, we stick to traditions and continue to add to them. I hope to pass many of these traditions on to my daughter (even [...]
More Huggies Enjoy the Ride Rewards Codes
Posted by jen on November 20th, 2009
Last time I found free Huggies Enjoy the Ride Rewards Codes I won a Starbucks GC – that I am still waiting for… I didn’t win anything this time, but maybe you will! Here are some of the newest Huggies Enjoy the Ride Rewards Codes: 1-Pt. Codes BCPBB-XQHPH-RJPGB BBQHL-LQQPC-MLPGB BCCBD-JBCTB-HFPGB BCCHZ-WFLLX-GGPGB BCDXM-ZPMFW-SQPGB 2-Pt. Codes BCXSF-DDGFC-GXPGB [...]
Rubbermaid Lock-its Review
Posted by jen on November 19th, 2009
When Rubbermaid contacted me about reviewing its line of Lock-its storage containers, it was perfect timing because I had just purged my plastic storage containers with missing lids/bottoms. (Where do they go?!?!) Admittedly, I am not a cook. It’s just not my thing, but this time of year there are a few treats that I [...]
Posted in Everything Else Tags: review, rubbermaid, rubbermaid lock-its, storage containers 2 Comments »Buy a Gift, Get a Gift!
Posted by jen on November 17th, 2009
This is the BEST time of year to buy gift cards. LOTS of places will start jumping on the bandwagon of giving something away with the purchase of a gift card – it is a fantastic way to maximize your dollars! You can either give the “free” item with your gift or keep it for [...]
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