Category Archives: Announcements & Stationary

Cookie Magazine – February 2008 issue: $3.50

January 20, 2008Announcements & Stationary, Books, Fun stuff for parentsAlicia

Cookie showcases all the best for your family, featuring fashion,
home, travel, entertainment and health for parents and their children. Cookie believes that being
a good parent and maintaining your sense of style are not mutually exclusive.

Throughout February’s issue you will find fashionable cold-weather clothing ideas for everyone in your family. For Dad (a very handsome Dad), a cashmere sweater does the trick while Moms are reminded that just about anytime, anywhere, we can wear the tried and true basic three piece outfit which includes your favorite pair of jeans, a 3/4 length coat and pair of not so ordinary shoes.

The most interesting article in February’s issue is ‘the pink dress’ which is about a four year old boy who wants to wear a dress to school, forcing his parents to make a decision: protect him from ridicule or cultivate his self-expression? I can’t imagine how I would react to a situation like this even though I consider myself to be very open-minded. My fear of classmates teasing my son would break my heart, but I 100% believe in self-expression.

This month’s cover features Liya Kebede, a model, actor, activist, and goodwill ambassador and her 2 year old daughter wearing a piece from Liya’s clothing line ‘Lemlem’. Wow! Liya has a perfect life! I was quickly proven wrong when I learned that she works very hard and faces the same daily trials that you and I face as parents. Liya tells us that ‘there is no typical day’.. sounds familiar, her daughter crawls into her bed at 2a.m… sounds familiar, and her daughter is often under her feet when she is working from home which makes it hard to get things done… that sounds so familiar.

Other features in February’s issue are Tips for a nontoxic life, Paid Maternity Leave?, and Storage Solutions for kid clutter.

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WEBSITE: Cookie Mag website

Franklin Covey – Totes and Binders for mom

December 13, 2007Announcements & Stationary, Diaper Bags, Fun stuff for parents, Organization, PersonalizedAlicia

Who said Mom’s can’t be organized? I did.. a long time ago. When I was introduced to Franklin Covey’s planning systems, binders, and totes and my thoughts on organization have changed.

I absolutely fell in love with the Bellissima Business Tote the first time I saw it. This
luxurious calfskin tote featuring full-grain leather is divided into two large
compartments and lined in supple suede. Toting my laptop around has never been easier, or more stylish. Much better than my vinyl laptop bag.

The Bellissima Business Tote ensures that I am comfortable and stylish while toting all of my necessities. If need be, I can carry my laptop, a few diapers, a travel wipe case, diaper cream, and even a few office accessories in this tote.
The interior pockets are spacious enough to hold my PDA, cell phone, iPod, pens, and other everyday necessities.

Click here to learn more about the Bellissima Business Tote and Binder and then click here to enter to win this matching tote, binder and 2008 planning pages to go in the binder!

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If you desire a more casual handbag and binder solution, Franklin Covey’s got you covered with their Her Point of View totes and binders.

This line of totes features a magnetic closure, an 11" drop strap, and a spacious interior boasting perfectly sized pockets for carrying your much needed pens, cell phone, and personal items. The Her Point of View tote is available in several classic colors great for every season.

I am very impressed with the silky soft leather and the flexibility of the Her Point of View tote. I can’t stand lugging around a stiff handbag. The brass accents add a touch of style and it doesn’t stop there. The style is brought into the interior of the handbag with a beautiful flower print and a coordinating detachable wristlet.

So what do these totes have to do with organization? Their matching binders of course! These are the binders we dream of. Soft leather, lots of pockets/storage space, sturdy, room for a lot of planning pages and more. For the moms who might not have an obsessively organized tote, there is the zipper closer and for those who aren’t worried about their tote contents snagging on, attaching themselves to, or leaking on their binder, there is the magnetic closure. The Bellissima binder is available with a magnetic or zipper closure and the Her Point of View collection features a magnetic closure.

Franklin Covey’s totes and binders are items that will last a lifetime and most of their designs won’t go out of style when the trends change.

Click here to learn more about the Her Point of View Tote, Binder, and planning pages and then click here to enter to win this matching tote and binder and 2008 planning pages to go in the binder!

WEBSITE: Franklin Covey

Bright and Beyond Idea Cards

December 13, 2007Age 0-1 year, Age 1-3, Age 3-5, Age 5-7, Announcements & Stationary, Fun stuff for parentsAlicia

These are the best idea since Goldfish.. the snack kids love!

Like a lot of parents, I sometimes feel like I’m not interacting enough with Madelyn (18 months). I just don’t know what to do. I can only sit on the floor and make ‘oink oink’ sounds so long before I get bored. Bright and Beyond Idea Cards have helped me come up with things to do with Madelyn and I referred to them at least two or three times a day for the last week.
One of my favorite idea cards is the masking tape card. This card explains how we can use masking tape on our floor to make fences and race tracks and even inspired me to make a masking tape computer on our kitchen floor! That was fun.

These idea cards make learning fun and interactive for kids of all ages. Bright and Beyond Idea Cards are sold in decks for age ranges 0 to 9 with age appropriate activities and challenges in each deck.

WEBSITE: Bright and Beyond

Mom and new baby calendars from Pulp Factory

November 28, 2007Announcements & Stationary, Fun stuff for parents, Organization, Store Reviewsbaby, mom, pulp calendarsAlicia

A New Mom’s Life record book/calendar/journal

Document the first year with your baby, your new body, and your new life.
Featuring an undated, two-pages per month calendar, and stickers to
mark those funny and sweet events of year one, this record book is a
must have for new moms. The stickers are super cute with statements
like ‘dodging the pee’, and ‘facing the scale’ to keep track of these
‘special’ times. 🙂

A New Baby’s Life book/calendar/journal

Keep
track of the milestones of his/her’s first year with the ‘A New Baby’s
Life’ record book. This book has two pocket folders to store items like
baby’s hospital tag, birth certificate, footprints or locks of hair and
plenty of room to fill in the first year ‘favorites’ and ‘firsts’. Like
the ‘A New Mom’s Life’ record book, this one comes with stickers to
mark those important first year events: First Words, New Tooth, Play
Dates, Dr.’s Appointments and more!

Both books measure 8"x8"
and are black wire-bound which makes them the perfect size and sturdy
enough for toting in your favorite diaper bag.

While you are on the Pulp Factory Calendars website check out their Party Favor Packs, and other goodies!

WEBSITE: Pulp Factory Calendars

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Announcements Galore – baby birth announcements and more

October 29, 2007Age 0-1 year, Announcements & Stationary, Fun stuff for parents, Personalized, Store Reviewsannouncements galore, baby, invitations, photo announcementsAlicia

I hated having to go to the mall to pick out and order Sebastian’s birth announcements from Papyrus. I am all about convenience now and Internet shopping is about as convenient as it gets. Besides being able to buy clothes, electronics, books, etc, you can also design and order birth announcements on the Internet.

Announcements Galore, created by a mom, offers a beautiful selection of
4×6 photo announcements for just about any occasion including birth, graduation, weddings, and invitations. Dawn started the business to provide high quality photo announcements at reasonable prices.

The announcements are printed on high quality photo paper and can be customized with the design, font and text of your choice.

WEBSITE: Announcements Galore

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