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October 14, 2008· Filed under Shopping
On October 13, American Girl announced that it is archiving its Samantha collection in an effort to make room for new dolls. American Girl collectors and fans from all over the world are expressing their feelings on the matter and as a result, American Girl has started a Web 2.0 Farewell to Samantha campaign to allow its fan base to share their Samantha stories.
Full details and the Share your Farewell to Samantha widget is on my Doll Diaries site. If you have a Samantha fan, be sure to stop over and share your farewell message.
September 16, 2008· Filed under Casual Fashion, Shopping
What does this photo say about me? Am I in constant state of crisis? Can I not find anything? OR do I just have a thing for red???
Anyhow, I am beginning to see a trend – especially since two of the three shirts I have bought in the past week are red and I almost bought a “to die for” Dooney & Bourke red suede “Fredrica” purse/bag last week! I think I am addicted.
When my new red faux croc momAgenda arrived yesterday I was in heaven – that thing is a work of beauty and is filled to the brim with all the organizational pages, pockets and such to keep the family and me on track. The wallet is a red leather Fossil one I got for a song at Belk this summer thanks to one of their amazing coupon sales. And the phone case is a Sena Leather case for my Treo.
And while we are on the topic of red – have you seen this pretty number that HP is bringing out this spring – just gorgeous!
Are you addicted to a color or if nothing else, find yourself hopelessly drawn to one in particular? If so, commiserate with me!
July 22, 2008· Filed under Shopping
When the uglier than ugly, clunky looking shoes called Crocs first came out, I just couldn’t stand the sight of them! Add to that all the reports I read of people getting hurt while wearing Crocs (especially on escalators), and I just couldn’t bring myself to buy a pair. But, it seems there is somewhat of a Crocs phenomenon going on – they are finding their place into casual wardrobes across the nation (and beyond).
Fast forward to this summer… I got a pair of Crocs flip flops for Mother’s Day and I don’t think a day has gone by since where I haven’t had my Crocs on my feet! They offer more support and comfort than most flip flops and I have found that they are the best for wearing to the pool. I’m not sure you will see me sporting a pair of the “original” Crocs, but try taking away my flip flops and I may have to hurt you 
My girls are doing summer swim team and their Crocs are the quickest, easiest things to slip on and off as we go back and forth to practice. Thanks to the fact that they are made of PCCR, a closed-cell material that virtually eliminates odor, I am fine with the girls wearing them without socks, too.
If you order your Crocs at Zappos.com
you can take advantage of their free shipping, too.
What do you think? Are Crocs casually comfy or should they be banned from every wardrobe for anyone over 25?
December 11, 2007· Filed under Shopping, Uncategorized, Working from Home
So I get to work from home in my slippers, that doesn’t mean my office doesn’t want to be chic!! Every year my family asks what I want for the holidays and every year they seem a bit astonished that I want stuff for my home office – after all, it is where I spend so much of my time!!
Here some items I have on my list this year:
See Jane Work – Okay Santa – anything from See Jane Work will be just fine with me. How about some yummy Pepper Pot file folders, desktop files, or an Internet Notes black book?
TheGreenOffice.com – I love the tree-free stationery – the Harvest Collection is so nice.
My laptop needs some spunk!! I would love a Pacific Design Kailo Chic Laptop Sleeve or a cool laptop skin (I could design my own) from Schtickers.
I am determined to get even more organized in the new year so a new Brother PT-1880 Advanced Deluxe Labeler for Home & Office would be very welcome.
How about some new essentials like the Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop (keyboard and mouse) or an ergonomic 3M Gel Wrist Support.
We don’t live very close to a Starbucks or coffee shop and I love to start my day with a perfect cup of coffee. A few years ago, my husband gave me the Keurig B60 Special Edition Gourmet Single-Cup Home-Brewing System and it makes the BEST coffee ever. More of the Newman’s Own Organics Extra Bold Special Blend, K-Cups would always be welcome, too.
Do you work from home? What is on your wish list?
September 12, 2007· Filed under Contests, Shopping
It’s time for another giveaway! As I announced in my Wordless Wednesday post, American Girl debuted two new dolls this week. Julie, Ivy and their stories are set in the 1970s – which means they are from the era that most of us are from. Lisa from Emily Rose Doll Clothes has offered to sponsor our next giveaway – a $25 gift certificate to her store, which is full of beautiful outfits, furniture and accessories for American Girl dolls and other 18″ dolls.
Here are two outfits that would be perfect for Julie:
Anyhow, the winner of the gift certificate can use it for anything in the Emily Rose Doll Clothes store. If you have a daughter, grandaughter or niece, she will love all of the outfits and doll goodies at Emily Rose. Or you can think about it as a way to jump start your Christmas shopping.
You know the drill. Enter by leaving a comment on this post. That will give you one entry. If you have a blog of your own, post about the giveaway with a link to this post and the Emily Rose Doll Clothes site or to her new blog, Raising an American Girl (customized by yours truly) for a bonus entry. And if you are really doll crazy, link to my Doll Diaries site, too for another bonus entry.
The deadline for entries is Tuesday, September 18 at 12 midnight. A winner will be selected at random and announced here on Wednesday, September 19.
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