Berjang USA Product Review
December 31, 2007 by Kimberly · Leave a Comment
The January issue of Time Out New York Kids has a funny tongue-in-cheek (I hope!) article about NYC parent stereotypes. One type, "the posh mom" to whom "the finest equals French" will love the following products from Berjang USA…Two lines which parents of young children should note are the Le Petit Prince Bath and Fragrance [...]
January Giveaway: Super Starter Pack and Preschool Money Manager Toolkit
December 31, 2007 by Kimberly · Leave a Comment
The Tessy & Tab Reading Club is giving away a Super Starter Pack and Preschool Money Manager Toolkit.
Tessy & Tab Starter Pack (4 issues) – $9.95 “Share the joy of The Tessy & Tab Reading Club with all the preschoolers in your life. If you are looking for something to give as a gift [...]
January Giveaway: “Bundle of Joy” 5 Senses DVD
December 31, 2007 by Kimberly · Leave a Comment
Braincandy is giving away a “Bundle of Joy” 5 Senses DVD series (List Price: $74.99).
“Braincandy raises the bar with smart learning concepts and a true springboard for learning the natural way; through our 5 senses. You won’t find wall to wall classical music or flashcard based learning opportunities. You won’t find pretty pictures of obscure [...]
I Resolve to Make My Own Goals in 2008
December 31, 2007 by Kimberly · 3 Comments
I’m a goals-type person. I always have been (my mom says that I have been writing and checking things off lists since as long as she can remember) and I probably always will be. The cool thing is that many (not all) of my resolutions/goals/list items have come true over the years. One thing that [...]
Today was a good day…
December 27, 2007 by Kimberly · Leave a Comment
Today was such a great day. Everyone in the family has gotten over the worst of their cold symptoms, so we’re back on track.
My husband and I had our first kid-free movie date since Sean (our 10 months old son) was born. We went to see The Great Debaters. It was excellent. The movie is [...]
The best plans of men and mice often go awry…
December 26, 2007 by Kimberly · Leave a Comment
“The best plans of men and mice often go awry” – Robert Burns
My husband (a new teacher) has vacation this entire week. So, last week we made plans for every day of our "at-home" vacation in the City. Monday, we would go to the American Museum of Natural History. Tuesday, we would celebrate Christmas [...]
Recommended Books
In December, I read a couple of books that had some good tips worth sharing.
Think BIG and Kick ___ in Business and Life by Donald Trump and Bill Zanker was a good, quick read. I have mixed thoughts about Trump. On the one hand, I admire what he has been able to do business-wise and I like the way that [...]
Time, Energy & Money
December 24, 2007 by Kimberly · Leave a Comment
At different points in my life, time, energy and money have held varying levels of importance. Sometimes, money is more important….it will be so again in a couple of years when we’ll need a bigger car; to buy a home; etc.
Right now, time and energy are the most important. When my husband switched from computer programming to [...]
7 Favorite Things (January)
December 24, 2007 by Kimberly · Leave a Comment
1. Aussie Deeeeep 3 Minute Miracle Moisture Treatment: My hair has been shedding more than normal lately, so I gave Clairol a call. They recommended this deep conditioner, so I tried it. I love it. It is a great conditioner AND it smells soooo good! (Don’t be fooled by the low price – it works [...]
Dream Contest
December 14, 2007 by Kimberly · Leave a Comment
Tommy Hilfiger and Glamour magazine are holding a "make your dream come true" contest, where they will document making three dreams come true. (Off the top of my head, I think that they have to be able to make the dream come true for $10,000 or less and it has to be doable within a [...]
