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On-Line Learning with Bloggy Boot Camp

Laurie

When traveling isn’t an option for educational seminars, the next best thing is definitely a virtual seminar.  The gals who put on Bloggy Boot Camp have put together Bloggy Boot Camp On-Line.  It’s a series of on-line seminars for those of us that want to stay on top of the blogging trends and keep our [...]

Downy Touch Of Comfort Program {Giving Back}

Downy Quilt

I love a good cause, {{especially if it involves children}} and was absolutely thrilled when I was recently asked to be involved in the Downy Touch of Comfort Program.    Founded in 2009,  the Downy Touch of Comfort Program has found a way to help bring the comfort of home to hospitalized children during their [...]

Balancing Style with Function and Budget

Decorating

Finding balance in decorating is harder than it may seem!  Finding that perfect style, making sure it has functionality for the space and that the decor items fit within a budget can be a whole lot harder than it sounds, especially when you throw in a new move, a husband and a handful of boys! [...]

Bloggy Boot Camp Online: Virtual Education

Bloggy Boot Camp

In this digital world of online interaction, advertising, community building, branding building, idea sharing and social media, its so important to stay on top of industry trends and keep on learning!  That’s why I regularly attend conferences! I have been lucky enough to be able to travel to conferences all over the United states and [...]

Silhouette Cameo Giveaway plus AMAZING Deal {closed}!

Random Winner Screenshot

Congratulations to our lucky winner!  #1556, Celeste! I’m hooking a lucky crafter UP!  {knuckle bumps!!}  This just might be the best Silhouette promotion yet!  I’m totally not kidding. I’ve arranged for one of you to get a brand spankin’ new Silhouette CAMEO!  A lucky reader will receive a FREE Silhouette CAMEO machine worth $299!  {squealing} Check [...]

Find the ‘Tide Pod’ during The Oscars!

Tide Pods

I’m so excited about the unveiling of Tide’s newest innovation, Tide Pods.  Tide Pods are a multidimensional laundry detergent that aren’t just new and improved, they are unlike anything on the market.  And, Tide is unveiling the launch during the Oscars!  {squealing!} Where’s The Tide Pod? Wanna have some fun with me Sunday night during [...]

Nature’s Kitchen Videos with Curtis Stone {healthy eating tips}

Corn and Potato Chowder

Preparing Healthy food can be easier than we might think.   Lucky for us, Vicks® Nature Fusion™ has enlisted the help of celebrity chef Curtis Stone to bring us quick videos that show tips, tricks and ingredients for healthy eating.  The video series is called  Nature’s Kitchen with Curtis Stone and it’s fabulous.  {{and I’m not [...]

House Hunters iPad Winner {announcement}

Party

This just in: the winner of the Tip Junkie House Hunters Ipad is Pattie Weingardt !! Last week I hosted a House Hunters on HGTV viewing party on Facebook and we had a BLAST.  It was so amazing to be able to watch the show with you and chat live.  I introduced you to a [...]

How to Prevent Illness and Winter Infections {printable}

how to prevent illness

Here is a free printable cleaning checklist on how to eliminate germs and bacteria on surfaces as well as how to clean the indoor air pollution that builds up during the winter months.  These simple steps will help prevent illness and sinus infections as well as dramatically improve the air quality in your home! Simply [...]

The Easiest Way to Choose Paint! {Glidden free tool}

Photography By Angie Silvy

I’ve found a tool for finding the perfect paint color for any room in Three Easy Steps!   Glidden has a genius online tool that quickly shows you how to choose paint using any image that inspires you!  Find paint color palette ideas and combinations that YOU love in 3 easy steps. How to Choose [...]

5 Tips for Hosting a Kids Game Day Party

Kids Baseball Party

  Hosting a Kids Game Day Party can be so much fun. There are so many cute ideas out there, and you can make the party as simple or as elaborate as you’d like. Here are are 5 Tips for Hosting a Kids Game Day Party that {they} won’t soon forget. {Image Credit} 5 Tips [...]