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Sears/Kmart Home Design Blogger Summit

2009-07-13T17:22:00.000-07:00

Last week on Tuesday I flew to Chicago for the Sears/Kmart Home Design Blogger Summit at Sears Holding Corporation. We got there on Tuesday and luckily I had about an hour to relax in the room with Tanya and catch up on the past week. At 6 we went to a wonderful cocktail party and delicious dinner! mmm... pasta my favorite! We were able to meet all the moms, some I have previously met so it was fun to see them again and meet new women who I have talked to. Like Stacy from Mom Central. What a hoot she is!

All the ladies were so sweet and I had so much fun! We also were able to meet and chat with the Sears/Kmart Design Teams.

Here’s a list of everyone who was there:
Christine From Dates to Diapers
Miranda from Keeper Of The Cheerios
Jennifer from The Mom Salon & Mom Bloggers Club
Erica from 5 Minutes for Mom
Felicia from Go Graham Go
Lori from A Cowboy’s Wife
Stephanie from Adventures in Babywearing
Piera from Jolly Mom
Paul from The Smart Stylist
Gabriel from Design Mom
Liz from Cool Mom Picks
Stacy from Mom Central
Amanda from Mommy Mandy
Tanya from Mommy Goggles
Janel from Apartment Therapy
Louise from Mom Start
Esther from FaintStartLite

Here is a picture from the meet and greet dinner of Tanya and I:

Wednesday morning Tanya and I woke up and went and had a nice breakfast together. We were both feeling very tired. But so excited about heading to Sears Holding for the Design Summit! Just as we were done eating in walked Stacy who had just went to the gym! You go girl!

We all met up right before 9am and were so eager to head over to the Design Summit. Right away we were met by the Design Teams. I was so excited to actually meet the head home design team (Theresa, Rick, and Chris) as well as the other designers.

I truly had no idea just how much Kmart and Sears Designs have changed. SHC knew what they were doing to grab talent from some of the world’s most recognizable home furniture brands like Pottery Barn, Ralph Lauren Home and Martha Stewart. All of which I am in love with but are so expensive. Well, you would think that these new designs came straight out of Pottery Barn, but at a much more reasonable price.

I was very impressed with all the new lines from Ty Pennington Style and Jaclyn Smith Traditions to the Campus Ready dorm decor and their newest line, Country Living.

SHC really knows how to treat us bloggers, they had wi-fi ready and during discussions we were all tweeting away! You can read about our discussions from our hashtag #DesignSummit

Christine tweeting away:

We were also given a tour of SHC Back To Campus rooms. Oh my goodness, they are fabulous. Not only are they perfect for the college kids but tweens will love them as well. Did you know that each room you can create for under 500 dollars??? Amazing right?

We were all in love with the new designs and impressed with the quality and prices. Quality is very important to Kmart/Sears and work very hard to keep the prices down. Just because the prices are low doesn’t mean you’re sacrificing quality.

I love the Kmart Colormate XL Microfiber Comforter Sets. Not only are they amazingly soft but each set comes with the comforter, pillowcase and sham for 24.99. You can pair them up with matching sheets for 14.99.

We also were able to see the Trend Room. This is where a lot of work is done and unfortunately we were not allowed to bring cameras or camcorders into the room. But we were all impressed and can't wait to see the designs for next year! They are even working on 2011 designs! Even though I can't show pictures you can check out this awesome video of Theresa sharing Design Boards: Trend Trip Video

After seeing the amazing Trend Room we were shown the Jaclyn Smith Room, the Cannon Room, the Ty Pennington room and Country Living. I have to say that it was so neat to see how they come with ideas and the inspirations behind the designs. We got to see the Design Boards, to the actual approved products. We also learned about what made a item for Kmart and what made it Sears. Like Kmart designs are all printed, you wont see a lot of ruffles, or embroidery but you know what you wouldn't even know it was from Kmart! These designs are incredible and I wish I could redo my home with Ty Pennington Products!

You can see more pictures of the design Rooms on Flickr. (Thanks Gabby).

I also love Country Living! After seeing the design room we saw the actual products and they are beautiful.

More pictures from the Design Summit:

Christine & Tanya both thought these were real:

Candy we got to take home:

Tanya and I also had the chance to be interviewed by Chicago's ABC news. We heard it will be run on July 20th.

After the Summit was over the shuttle took us all to the airport. It was great to sit and have dinner with some of the girls and talk on a more personal level. The girls are so sweet. I had a lot of fun chatting with Erica (5MinutesforMom), Christine (From Dates to Diapers), Louise (MomStart), and Miranda (Keeper Of The Cheerios). I can't wait to see them all again at BlogHer!

And you HAVE to go see the pillow fight picture of Tanya and Stacy. You'r gong to laugh so hard.

What do YOU bring to life with Charter?

2009-07-13T16:53:00.000-07:00

We have been using Charter for about two years now. I love them! I love that they always have amazing bundles and packages available. I mean we pay 99 dollars for phone which includes free long distance, cable Internet and television, heck we even pay extra for the HD cable box and for our movie channels. We love ordering movies on-demand and am thankful for Charter!

Yes without Charter I wouldn't be writing right now. I wouldn't be able to blog! Shock I know!

Digital tools are constantly changing the way we live our lives, interact with our friends and families, and how we learn and play.

Whether you now order movies on-demand instead of driving to Blockbuster, read news from online sources, share photos and videos online with friends and family, catch up with old friends on Facebook, or play video games with friends who are five states away – our lives have changed dramatically due to the digital tools we use.

If you are a Charter Communications customer – phone, Internet or cable – the company wants to know how you live your digital life. What have these tools allowed you to do that you couldn’t have done before?

Simply “Tell Us How You Do It,” and for telling us you can win some great prizes. Each week Charter is giving away either a 15” laptop or a 52” HDTV to one lucky customer who submits their story.

At the end of the promotion, Charter will be giving away a package of one 52” HFTV, one 15” Laptop, and a free year of the Charter Bundle with includes Digital Cable with HD and a DVR, Charter High-Speed Internet and Charter Telephone.

Don't forget to fan Charter on Facebook.

Ouchies

2009-07-12T23:12:00.000-07:00

My girls love band aids, they don't like the owies that come with them, but to get a fun band aid out of it makes them feel just a tad better.

Ouchies come in the adorable tin boxes which you can reuse after the Ouchies are gone, each box contains 20 band-aids in 5 different designs.

There is Teen-Ages girl, Teen-Ages boy, and my little girls favorites Make Your Own that come in 5 fun colors and 3 permanent markers so your kiddos can actually make their own designs.

My girls love colorful band aids with characters on them so they were very excited about Ouchies.

Power Rangers RPM Vol. 1: Start Your Engines

2009-07-12T22:54:00.000-07:00

Just released July 7th the Power Rangers RPM Volume 1: Start Your Engines DVD is a huge hit with my girls!

Get in gear! Join forces with the Power Rangers against a sinister machine army accelerating toward global domination in Power Rangers RPM Volume 1: Start Your Engines. The mysterious and menacing Venjix Computer Network has unleashed an evil virus and is driving towards conquering the entire planet. In the shining city of Corinth, one of the only safe havens on earth, an elite team of super teens is ready to fight for justice – but will these fierce Power Rangers have enough high-octane fury to save the world?

K-Y Brand INTENSE

2009-07-12T22:52:00.000-07:00

K-Y Brand INTENSE is different than any K-Y Brand product. It’s not a personal lubricant—it is a female arousal gel scientifically shown to enhance female pleasure, arousal and satisfaction during intimacy.

In fact, 75% of women in consumer studies experienced heightened arousal, sexual pleasure and sensitivity…where it counts most. The patent-pending formula behind K-Y Brand INTENSE is designed to bring women a whole new level of sexual satisfaction, ultimately enhancing the intimate experience for the couple, which is what K-Y Brand is all about.

Trust me ladies, you WANT to go and get the new K-Y INTENSE! This is a great addition to any sizzling summer night!

skyoozmee Tees

2009-07-12T22:27:00.000-07:00

Love the skyoozmee but don’t have the current need for a burp cloth? No worries! Skyoozmee has now created some adorable tees! skyoozmee Tees has a wonderful range of tees for babies, toddlers and kids.

burp…skyoozmee: fun for all – this is a cute little phrase that anyone with kids could live by!

i am a… : let your little one know how proud you are that they’ll be in a new class next year! (kindergartener, 1^st grader, 2^nd grader, 3^rd grader, and 4^th grader are currently available)

i am… : perfect for birthdays or letting your little one share their age! (1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 are currently available)

big brother/sister in-training: announce a new baby on the way or help get a sibling-to-be excited about the new arrival!

xoxo: let your little one know how much you care – this tee will remind them of your hugs and kisses all day long!

Each of the girls received one of the cutest shirts from skyoozmee Tees. Samantha received the i am a 1st grader T-Shirt. I thought it would be fun for her to wear next year at school.

Sarah received a i am 3 T-Shirt, She loves wearing it and of course everyone stops us and comments on how unique the shirt is.

Select Comfort Giveaway

2009-07-12T21:43:00.000-07:00

Summer is here and with it comes the heat. Luckily I live in the mountains but even in California here in Lake Arrowhead it can still get in the 90's. Yes, it still gets pretty hot up here at 5,500 feet. Even though our home is new, they did not put central air in the house. Which means it still is hot at night.

So I am very grateful for my InBalance Mattress topper. OUTLAST fabric technology is designed to reduce the temperature swings that can cause restless nights-to help you sleep more comfortably each and every night. 300-thread-count, 100% long-staple Egyptian cotton top, 100% cotton bottom.

RELY polyester fiberfill features an antimicrobial agent to inhibit the growth of fungus, mold, mildew and the odors they cause. Hypoallergenic. Logic Label system takes the guesswork out of where to start making your bed. This topper is intended to lay over your current mattress pad and it is secured to your bed with anchor bands in the corner.

Select Comfort has a range of different InBalance Products including blankets, sheets, pillowcases and toppers.

The sheets sound amazing! I get so hot at night I could easily use these sheets.

Here is my mattress with the topper on.

One winner will receive a InBalance Mattress topper in their choice of size.

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This giveaway will end on July 27th

The Safe Sippy2 Giveaway

2009-07-12T20:50:00.000-07:00

This summer is going to be incredibly exciting. Kid Basix is bringing out The Safe Sippy2 cup, the first (and only) 2-in-1 sippy-to-straw bottle on the market, Coming soon is the Safe Sporter sports bottles and The Safe Starter stainless steel baby bottle, which has been called “the coolest baby bottle in the world.”

Last summer we had the chance to review the Safe Sippy and as you can read I had issues with the little silicone ring also known as the o-ring causing leaking, well the Safe Sippy2 does still have the o-ring however the design has been refined & improved to ensure better performance all around. And it doesn't leak.

I love that we can use it as a sippy cup or a sport bottle. I also love that it has the cap to keep it from leaking all over your bag.

Meet The Safe Sippy2 stainless steel drinking cup – one small step in creating a less toxic world for our children. The Safe Sippy cup breaks away from the all-plastic sippy cup designs of the past.

The Safe Sippy2, the world’s first – and only – 2-in-1 sippy-to-straw bottle has arrived and is ready to ship. It has all the great features of the original Safe Sippy cup, plus these new features: a dust cap to keep the spout clean; a no-leak travel plug for those days mom absolutely, positively has no other place to stick The Safe Sippy but her purse; and best of all, a straw and straw adaptor that instantly turns The Safe Sippy into a straw bottle!

From the clean, non-leaching stainless steel cup to the unique safety features to the plastics free of Bisphenol A and other harmful chemicals, The Safe Sippy cup was created to accomplish one simple goal: Clean In, Clean Out.

Also, if you follow bretplate on Twitter you can receive updates on sales, promotions even giveaways!

One winner will receive a set of the new Safe Sippy2. They will receive one pink, one blue, one green.

To enter, please visit Kid Basix, and in a comment tell us what feature you love most of the Safe Sippy2.

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Chalkboard China

2009-07-12T20:33:00.000-07:00

An elegant collection of chalk-friendly centerpieces, wine glasses, carafes, place settings, and more, that can be decorated – and redecorated – for every occasion.

Creativity comes from within: Express yourself again and again on our sleek, slate canvas. Chalkboard China is a product line founded in 2008 by Candace Neff Randolph and the creative design team at Cooper & Brinkley’s. Personalize every occasion on our tabletop and home accessory pieces, finished with a tasteful black slate.

I recently had the privilege to try out a few of these awesome pieces. A Champagne Glass and the adorable Truffle Tray. I love these pieces. They are perfect for parties and stand out at any gathering.

Summertime... beach, lake, desert.. BlogHer.....

2009-07-12T20:19:00.000-07:00

While we are in full swing of summer around here I can't begin to tell you how excited I am for BlogHer!! I am so excited about being gone for almost week but I also will miss my kids like crazy!!! Not only will they both be in ballet the week I am gone, but they both start swim lessons! I will miss both of their first weeks, but hey at least I'll be there the second week.

Speaking of water..... Don't you love these pictures Tanya took of the girls while she was here visiting?

I am jealous and want a Nikon Camera so bad!!!

anyways, I have tons more pictures of the girls from Disneyland to the lake. Tanya took some awesome pictures of them.

Winners Galore!!

2009-07-12T19:33:00.000-07:00

Nikon Ecobins Eco Binoculars

2009-07-12T18:21:00.000-07:00

I am super excited about BlogHer and of course the Nikon party! I have been begging Hubby for a Nikon Camera. But he laughs at me when i ask.

Well I do have another product from Nikon that is worth looking at. The Nikon Ecobins are some pretty snazzy binoculars!

Nikon is proud of its commitment to protect the environment and believes that pollution prevention measures and the efficient use of resources are vital. With this commitment in mind, Nikon introduces ecobins binocular. Made from eco-friendly glass, manufactured with no harmful chemicals, ecobins binoculars maintain the highest level of optics that has made Nikon world-famous.

These binoculars are perfect for hiking, birders, nature enthusiasts or sight seeing. Maybe I need a pair during our sight seeing in Chicago.

Memoir of Me Books Giveaway

2009-07-12T17:20:00.000-07:00

Memoir of Me creates a meaningful personalized book that makes you and your child (niece, nephew, grandchild) the main characters of an illustrated children’s story. The book begins as you sit down to write a letter to your child as they create plenty of distractions as the story progresses. The book concludes with a heart-felt keepsake letter, written lovingly by you. Memoir of Me is a unique gift that:

· Takes 10 minutes to create online
· Offers 12 illustrated characters to choose from
· Gives back 5% of profits to Kids Café, a nutrition and self-esteem program for high risk and homeless youth
· Is made of 30% post-consumer paper

I had a lot of fun designing our book for Sarah. I was able to pick the child that best resembles Sarah. The book is adorable.

The story unfolds as the adult (You) sits down to write a keepsake letter to your child (Son, Daughter, Niece, Nephew, Grandchild). Your child creates plenty of distractions as she/he just can't seem to stay way from the gumball jar. Your child even gets involved with the neighborhood cat and discovers why gumballs and cat fur don't mix. Eventually, you are able to finish the letter and your child happily takes some time out to help you put the finishing "touches" on it.

Your child will be tickled to see both your name and theirs throughout the story. They'll be especially delighted as you finish the story by reading the heart-felt letter, written lovingly by you. Sarah giggle the entire time. She loved hearing her name and seeing herself in action. The thought the gumballs were funny.

You can get 15% off the purchase of a book with the promo code MOMMY. For more information, visit memoirofme.com.

One winner will receive a personalized Memoir of Me Book.

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Summertime Nail Lacquer Supports Worthy Cause

2009-07-12T17:10:00.000-07:00

Look Good…Feel Better, a national public service program that helps women cope with appearance-related changes from cancer treatment, and OPI, the world leader in professional nail care, are both celebrating their 20th anniversaries this year. OPI launched its nail lacquers 20 years ago, the same year Look Good...Feel Better conducted its first workshop. To celebrate, the two organizations are launching a new summer promotion that truly makes a difference.

During July and August, OPI will contribute a portion of the proceeds of every bottle of its top-selling Bubble Bath Nail Lacquer sold, with a minimum contribution of $25,000, to Look Good…Feel Better.

The OPI Bubble Bath Nail Lacquer benefiting Look Good…Feel Better will be available in at least 10,000 participating salons and retail locations nationwide beginning this July.

Also in honor of its 20th anniversary, Look Good…Feel Better is asking women cancer survivors to submit their stories of how the program helped them cope with cancer as a way to inspire others who may currently be undergoing cancer treatment. Entries will be featured on the Women of Hope is Beautiful blog to help inspire others. Anyone can visit the site to view entries, make comments and show their support. In August, Look Good…Feel Better will choose five women with the most-compelling stories to receive a trip to New York City for a makeover and a trip to the DreamBall, a black-tie gala and the program’s largest annual fundraiser, held each year in New York City. Click here for more about the campaign or to enter!

Looking for a great plug-and-play TV that your husband AND YOU will love?

2009-07-12T17:06:00.000-07:00

Because of the June 2009 digital television transition, many of your readers probably have TVs on their minds and may be turning to you for a recommendation to either amp up the entertainment experience, or simplify their setup.

Shopping for a TV can be daunting, with all the options available as far as picture goes. However, when it comes to sound, all LCD TVS are NOT alike. To be flat, many LCD TVs have to make the in-screen speakers point down to fit in the TV, making the sound quiet and unrealistic. The next step for those folks would be a home theater system, but here is a list of common challenges to consider before purchasing a home theater system:

Excessive wires can become clutter – they hinder the ability to make the house stylish and warm
Small apartments or rooms aren’t ideal for systems – since the speakers can’t be spread out to create the sound, it can get washed out
Many systems are complicated to set up – according to the Consumer Electronics Association, more than 60 percent of consumers don’t have their systems set up right

The solution? Mitsubishi’s new Unisen LCD TV. Unisen TVs have surround sound integrated into the TV, eliminating cluttered wires. 16 intelligent speakers at the bottom of the screen direct the sound beside and behind you to reproduce a true surround sound experience. The surround sound is easily set up and can be programmed for any size room, right out of the box.

Whistlefritz's Spanish for Beginners

2009-07-09T23:36:00.001-07:00

Welcome to the wonderful, whimsical world of Whistlefritz and its Spanish for Beginners DVD and CD series, where kids learn Spanish the fun way! Seamlessly blending live action with lively animation and amusing characters, your child will be saying ¡Hola! to Spanish in no time with the newest release, Spanish for Beginners: Adentro y Afuera, available September 1, 2009 just in time for National Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15-Oct 15, 2009).

Founded in 2006, Whistlefritz was started by a mom who wanted to teach her own children Spanish. Frustrated by the lack of high-quality Spanish immersion programs, she decided to create her own Spanish DVDs and CDs for children … and so Whistlefritz was born and two award-winning titles, Vamos a Jugar (Let’s Play) and Los Animales (The Animals) were released.

Learning to understand and speak Spanish – the world’s third most spoken language – opens up a new world of opportunity for children, but it only works if the lessons can hold their attention. That’s where Whistlefritz comes in. The series’ use of engaging stories, funny characters, lively music and interactive fun makes it an invaluable and entertaining teaching tool that stimulates, educates and allows kids to quickly and easily make the language all their own.

Believing that, during the learning process, switching back and forth between English and Spanish makes it harder for a child to master the new language, the Whistlefritz series engages children in “Spanish immersion”: learning Spanish by hearing and speaking it without any English translation. Children are great mimics, so by adapting this teaching method, children are immediately exposed to the repetition needed to master new words and phrases, bringing them along to exciting new “language destinations” in every program and immersing them in the rich Spanish-language environment.

In Spanish for Beginners: Adentro y Afuera – or Inside and Out – join teacher Maria and her friend Fritzi the mouse as they help us learn the names of the different rooms of a house and the many objects found throughout, then go outside to see what you find on a playground. While the program is designed for children ages 2-7, the DVD includes a translation guide which lists all words in order of appearance, providing an easy reference for parents who themselves may be learning Spanish for the first time, making Whistlefritz perfect for the whole family!

Also available in the Whistlefritz DVD series are Spanish for Beginners: Vamos a Jugar, which received numerous honors including the 2007 iParenting Media Award, Parents Choice Approved Award, National Parents Center ’s 2007 Seal of Approval, Creative Child Magazine’s 2007 Preferred Choice Award and a KIDS FIRST! endorsement. Spanish for Beginners: Los Animales also received the National Parents Center ’s 2007 Seal of Approval as well as the 2007 Honors Award by the National Parenting Publications Awards and Creative Child Magazine’s 2007 Seal of Excellence.

The music CD ¡A Bailar! received the National Parenting Publications Award, an iParenting Media Award, The National Parenting Center’s Seal of Approval, Parents’ Choice Approval and is endorsed by KIDS FIRST!

Whistlefritz’s DVDs and ¡A Bailar! CD are recommended for ages 2-6. DVDs retail for $19.99 each and the CD is $14.99. For more information on Whistlefritz or to order products visit www.whistlefritz.com.

BluFrog -Go Enter

2009-07-09T22:57:00.000-07:00

Did you know that you can win tons of awesome prizes at the BluFrog contestThere is five experiences you can enter to win. All you need to do is learn about the prizes, and then leave a comment on which prize you'd want to win!

Below are the prize packages:

1. BluGamer: The Ultimate Gaming Package
2. Happy Blu-Year: Win a New Years Eve trip to NY
3. Blullapalooza: Win a trip to Lolapalloza in Chicago
4. BluStreak: Win a Richard Petty Racing Experience
5. XtremeBLU: Win a trip to the Winter X Games in Aspen

You can Tweet and win too! Spread the word about the contest. Tell your friends why you entered to win and which experience you would choose if you won. Be sure to include #bluworld and http://bit.ly/UiiJy in your tweet.

You can enter a third time by writing your own blog post and leaving another comment!

BluFrog is a healthier option to energy drinks. It contains 68 calories, 17 grams of sugar, 17 grams of carbs, 80 mg caffeine. That is a lot less calories, sugars and carbs then the most popular energy drinks. Blu Frog may be the most nutritious energy drink ever. And the smooth taste will make you a believer, cuz Blu Frog doesn’t have the harsh sting and sugar crash that other energy drinks have. It's easy to get a taste of Blu Frog, cuz you can order a couple of cases and there's no long term commitment. Try Blu Frog today … the hip new way to get your hop on!

I am home and exhausted!

2009-07-09T22:47:00.000-07:00

I got home late last night from the Sears Design Summit and I am so very tired! My flight left from Chicago at 6:45 last night and got into San Fransisco at 10PM, and then landed in Ontario at midnight. An hour ride home and I crawled up my stairs around 2 am.

OHHH and get this the AIRPORT LOST MY LUGGAGE!!!!!

I was woken up at 9AM to my mother in law calling telling me to get to her house to help clean and get ready for the big party on Saturday. So I just got home at 9pm from being at her house all day, and then tomorrow I go back to clean the house and do more decorating.

I can't wait for Saturday.... party day woot!!

Next Wednesday I leave to Palm Springs until Sunday and then the following Tuesday leave for Sara Lee and BlogHer! YAY!!!

Armani Exchange Denim Sale!

2009-07-09T22:18:00.000-07:00

I love jeans! If I could wear jeans every day of he year I would! In fact I was sad when was told to dress business casual for the Sears Design Summit. That meant I had to put away my jeans for a few days.

I love the Armani Exchange. Oh my goodness amazing jeans at awesome prices! The Armani Exchange has New Premium Denim starting at $98. My favorite is the J70 - Embroidered Skinny Flare Fit which is an Online Exclusive.

This novelty silhouette has a close sexy fit through the waist and leg, then flares slightly near the bottom to cover a boot or shoe. This ultra flattering fit creates a long lean line and the intricate embroidered pocket detail turns up the sexy and gets you noticed.

Did you know that during the month of July you can text AX you can be entered to win a free pair of jeans! Just texting the keyword "DENIM2" to ARMANI (276264).

Also if you purchase a full price pair of denim from Armani Exchange, in store or online, between 7/7/09 – 7/19/09 will receive a gift card of $20 off you next purchase of $100 or more, valid 7/30/09 through 8/15/09.

With Armani Exchange, Mr. Armani interprets his sensual and unique style to create a casual, yet sophisticated collection for the young, urban and sexy. It designs, manufactures, distributes and retails fashion and lifestyle products, including apparel, accessories, eye wear, watches, jewelry, and music.

Just landed in Denver.. waiting to leave for Chicago

2009-07-07T10:32:00.000-07:00

We my plane landed about 20 minutes ago in Denver. I am sitting here in the airport waiting for my plane to board to Chicago. Then it's about a 2 hour flight.

Man I am wiped out! I finally got myself to fall asleep around 1:30 or maybe it was 2am to wake up at 4am for my limo to get me at 5am (which he was early BTW and called my house while I was standing in front of the car)

anyways, so the flight to Denver was good. I got a aisle seat. The guy next to me was nice. But mad United's flight attendants need to perk up! When she asked me if I wanted something to drink I asked for coffee (I needed some caffeine) and then she just pushed the cup in my face. I said thank you and she ignored me...

and to top it all off the girl sitting two seats over by the window was considered "unaccompanied minor" and got free snacks! So she got chocolate and didn't even offer me any! The nerve, everyone knows how much I love chocolate. LOL!

and to top it off I am starving and three teenage boys are sitting right in front of me scarfing down McDonalds.......

I am just playing around. I am having a nice time by myself and can't wait to get to Chicago and get to my room.

Tanya I hope the sink is ready....

Going to SHC Inaugural Home Design Summit tomorrow & Wednesday!

2009-07-06T23:49:00.000-07:00

I leave at 5AM tomorrow to fly to Chicago to attend the SHC Inaugural Home Design Summit.

I am SO excited to attend! I will get the chance to meet a wonderful company, go behind the scenes and of course meet up with some fabulous bloggers!

1. CoolMomPicks.com
2. MomStart.com
3. DesignMom.com
4. KeeperOfTheCheerios.com
5. TheSmartStylist.com
6. TheMomSalon.com
7. Mommy Mandy.com
7. MomCentral.com
8. 5MinutesForMom.com
9. ApartmentTherapy.com
10. JollyMom.com
11. FromDatesToDiapers.com
12. AdventuresInBabyWearing.com
13. GoGrahamGo.com
14. ACowboysWife.com
15. Mommy Goggles.com

Once we find out the Twitter Hashtag, I will be sure to Tweet our progress throughout the event.

Leaving on a Jet Plane...

2009-07-06T23:20:00.000-07:00

Well I will be getting up at 4:00 am and my Limo picks me up at 5:15am tomorrow. I am just trying to tie up some posts, finish off some emails and finish packing! I am so excited for tomorrow. Two days with no kids..... ahhh....

I just pray I don't have to sit next to stinky people on the plane!

But once I get to Chicago I get to share a ride from the airport to the hotel with Christine! I haven't seen her since Disneyland at Christmas.

Tanya and I are sharing a room LOL.... oh were ready to have a fun night!

I am ready to learn about all the new stuff, see how SHC approaches quality development of products that are affordable, beautiful and trend setting. All in time for Back to School!

I'll check in from the airport tomorrow.

warning... i'm 3 Tee by Little Showoffs

2009-07-06T22:09:00.001-07:00

Little Showoffs has some of the cutest tees ever! I picked the Warning i'm 3 tee for Sarah! The tee is made from super soft cotton. I love it and everyone giggles when Sarah wears it. They also say "so true!!"

Little Showoffs are fun and expressive tees for baby and family! These simply stated attention grabbers are super soft, high quality tees made from 100% cotton. Signature prints include "brand new", "eat sleep poop cry" and "it's all about the binky".

Little Showoffs are also available in 100% USDA Certified Organic Cotton line! Now, baby can be "green" and proud of it! The most popular apparel in the organic line are "yoga baby", "breastfeeding", "pilates baby", and "organic baby" (Gwyneth Paltrow's daughter, Apple, has this one)!

The Hollywood baby boom has taken notice of Little Showoffs! Celebs like Courtney Cox, Debra Messing, Holly Robison-Peete, Ben Affleck, can be seen with little ones sporting "little showoffs" favorites. Perfect as gifts, or memorable photos, LITTLE SHOWOFFS' hysterical one liners are available for toddlers and adults too! Our apparel is affordable starting at $12. Available online and at selected fine children's boutiques nationwide.

Learning Curve: Super WHY!

2009-07-06T21:52:00.000-07:00

I am so excited about Learning Curve’s highly-anticipated Super WHY! toy line, recently launched at Toys“R”Us.

The new Super WHY! product line includes a wide range of exciting, adorable and educational plush toys, figures, vehicles, play sets and early learning aids. With many of the items available for under $20, and filled with familiar sights, sounds, and a cast of reading-ready superhero characters straight from the popular preschool literacy program, children and parents will love Learning Curve’s new Super WHY! line.

We received a handful of amazing toys like the Wave & Learn Magic Spelling Wand , a handheld learning aid that combines role play and learning for hours of interactive fun; Role Play Set - Princess Presto , which enable children to “become” their favorite character and act out the show through imaginative play; the Why Flyer Vehicles - Princess Presto and Wonder Red and the Action Figure - Super WHY! Super Why comes with his signature Why Writer that spins, a detachable Super Duper Handheld Computer, and a detachable super hero cape!

Sarah is in love with the Role Play Set - Princess Presto. Since receiving it she has not stopped wearing her cape and tiara!

The Electronic Princess Presto Set offers your child everything she needs to transform into Princess Presto. The set comes with Princess Presto's jeweled tiara, full-size cape and electronic Magic Spelling Wand that lights up and says Princess Presto's favorite phrases from the show!

Made By Me Toy kit from Nico & Zoe

2009-07-06T21:14:00.000-07:00

With the Made By Me Toy kit, discover the fun of making your own wooden toys! This kit includes the blank bodies for a train with smokestack, tugboat, tractor, and truck plus wheels and axles for each. The assembly instructions are enclosed. All you need is some glue, a hammer, and paints, crayons, stickers or whatever creative tools you want to use to decorate your own toys. Each made by me vehicle is 4 inches long, sanded but unfinished pine wood.

Samantha had a blast putting together her car and painting it!

Amanda

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