September 22nd, the official beginning of fall, is just days away, and with the change in seasons comes the need to transition your wardrobe! It’s hard to figure out how to take what you see on the runway and incorporate it into your actual attire, though. My advice is to buy 3 or 4 unique [...]
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Parenting
#dbest lunchboxes for kids
I’m a little obsessed with boxed lunches these days! Browsing Flickr albums and food blogs, I’m gathering ideas of what I can make for my daughter’s school lunch everyday. Adventures in Bentomaking, Lunch in a Box, and the Laptop Lunches Flickr group are all great resources. Searching for the perfect lunch accessories is no easy [...]
Parenting
iPhone Apps for Back to School
A notepad. A calendar. A good dictionary. A graphing calculator. Lots of books. An encyclopedia. Flashcards. All supplies that kids need for school, right? That would take up a lot of space in a backpack, but luckily there’s an app for that. Your kids likely have an iPod… maybe even an iPhone. Take full advantage [...]
Technology
#dbest online rewards programs
A few weeks ago I shared a few of #dbest survey sites, but I realize that some people don’t have time to sit at the computer for hours on end, filling out survey after survey. There are other ways to make money on the ‘Net, doing things that you already do on a regular basis. [...]
Parenting
#dbest school supplies
It’s back to school time! We’ve heard about all the trends in fashion (i.e., jeggings!) but what’s new in school supplies? This year, kids are craving personalized items that they can put their own creative twist on. Parents are looking for eco-friendly options that are reasonably priced. Below are some of my favorite products I’ve [...]
Technology
#dbest last minute business cards
So you’re in town for a conference and you realize you never ordered business cards. Or you received them and they’re all wrong. Or your dog ate them. Whatever the case may be, you need some kind of card with your name, company/blog name, and basic contact info. What can you do in less than [...]
Lists
#dbest of what to pack for a conference
A week from now, two thousand (2000!) ladies will be converging on New York City for the BlogHer ’10 conference. Are you one of them? If so, you may have already started packing, or you may be like me, doing so at the last minute next Tuesday night. You’ll be sure to pack your airplane/train [...]
Parenting
#dbest baby shoes
My youngest daughter turned 3 yesterday… and just outgrew her favorite part of shoes. That got me thinking about all the kids’ brands out there. Here are a few of my favorites! Product Description Price/Ratings Reviews/Giveaways Crocs Crocs are the most comfortable shoes ever! My daughters and I each have at least two pairs. The [...]
Technology
12 of #dbest mobile apps for conferences
With the BlogHer conference coming up in just about two weeks, it’s time to start getting organized! I’m loading up my iPad with useful apps. Below are some of my favorites. (BlogHer has their own iPhone app, by the way. It’s free and you can download it here!) Product Description Price/Ratings BlogPress BlogPress is fast, [...]
Technology
#dbest juicers
I’ve been on a fresh fruit and vegetable kick lately and am feeling great. I’ve been wanting to try making a super-healthy green juice, though… the only thing I’m missing is a good juicer! You can only do so much with a blender. I’ve been doing some research on the best juicers out there, and [...]