Archives for May, 2010
Nylon Blogs: Paging Captain Obvious: Coconut Water Cures Hangovers. Bachman’s Sparrow: Create a braided necklace. Clutch 22: HP’s Sex & the City 2 Pre-Screening Thoughts & photos from one of my very favorite bloggers. Refinery 29: Streak Your Hair With These DIY Tips! The Huffington Post: Patricia Field Walks Us Through The ‘Sex And The [...]
You can tell that I really want to win an item when I post about it on my blog for extra entries. This Chewable Jewels necklace & bracelet set is one such product… Cars, Trucks and Teething Rings is giving away a necklace & bracelet combo pack from Dr. Bloom. Dr. Bloom’s Chewable Jewels are [...]
Don’t miss out – this sale is over in a little over 24 hours! Sign up on Billion Dollar Babes for exclusive sales, & earn $20 for each friend you refer who makes a purchase. Parisian Pansy So Sling, $36; Boxy Blue Curacao Roll, $84 Also on sale: More Slings, Bags, Clutches, and Blankets.
Zebra romper, $19; Betseyville Bowler $55 (also available in blue and pink) I die for this zebra print romper by Mad Sky & Mad Boy. Right now you will also find discounted Betsey Johnson and Betseyville items as well as looks inspired by Sex and the City 2. All sales end within the next 24 [...]
I’m not in the camp that is completely against leggings as pants. Like anything, it depends on the person wearing them. Or maybe I’m just using pregnancy as an excuse not to give a fuck. Either way, here is my look from today (photo taken at Walgreens). Leggings from Target, black tank from Express, Husband’s [...]
Refinery 29: 4 New Ways To Wear A Scarf Not sure that these are new but I always love scarf inspiration – I really want to rock some head scarves this spring/summer! Apartment Guide: Bedroom Decorating for Beginners Our bedroom is always the area that is neglected when it comes to furniture and style. Will [...]
It goes without saying, if I ever wanted to win a giveaway, this is the one! Part of the Spring 2010 Collection, the HP TouchSmart TM2-1070US Laptop is gorgeous, and features Windows 7 and touch-enabled apps like Twitter and Skype. Want! Enter to win this HP laptop at The Fashionable Housewife – Content runs until [...]
Nubby Twiglet: WordPress Database: Back it Up! This couldn’t be better timed – a plug-in for one-time or automatically scheduled WP backups. Good luck to anyone who was hacked this week! Cleavage: Nice Girls and Guys Finish Middle (Class) This reminds me of a lot of people and is a must-read if you are single! [...]
After learning about the unhealthy chemicals in most nail polish, I was excited to try truly pregnancy safe nail polish from Polished Mama. I received a free bottle of bubbly pink Craving to review and I tried it on both my fingers and toes (and on the husband’s toes). I was skeptical that Polished Mama [...]
The Fashionable Housewife is giving away one Kathy Van Zeeland Nappa Zip Top Satchel with Wristlet. Bag is from her new Head-to-Toe collection and is available in Black, White, Champagne, Silver, Bronze, Aruba Blue, and Light Purple. Contest is open until 5/16. I would choose this bag in basic black. I love the studding on [...]
The Fashionable Housewife & Stella & Dot are giving away this St. Tropez Statement Necklace, retailing at $178.00, as seen in Lucky mag. Enter to win & check out the video on how to wear statement making necklaces. Contest is open until 5/16. I love the statement necklace trend and hope it sticks for a [...]
AKA Fuck you, Kleenex. I can’t believe I missed this ad before now, but today the husband showed me a TV commercial for disposable Kleenex Hand Towels. This is probably the most wasteful product I’ve seen marketed since the Dixie ads suggesting paper plates for everyday family meals. A quick Google showed I wasn’t the [...]
The Little Birdy: a cure for asthma and allergies? “Antibacterial = poison!” Yes! Tulle Tarte: Coveting Cynthia Vincent Target Wedges The shoes are probably sold out everywhere by now, but this post shows the $400 Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent Luella Wedges as well as the Target version, and is generally wedge inspiration. Fashion’s Maven: [...]
20% Off Good Through June 8, 2010 I mentioned Skin MD Natural Shielding Lotion among Best Natural Body Lotions, but I hadn’t used it on my face more than a few times. Since that post, I have completely used up my full size bottle just on my face. While I have other fave body moisturizers, [...]
Legwarmers are a convenient and affordable way to spruce up Baby’s wardrobe. They can be worn with a diaper or onesie or as part of a complete outfit and are great for layering. My Little Legs legwarmers are available in styles fit for both boys and girls and they are currently offering discounts starting at [...]
Natural products are a big concern when it comes to having a baby. One of the brands I have heard great things about from like-minded moms is Earth Mama Angel Baby. I’ve already added some of their products to my Baby Registry and heard that a few are must-haves for a new mom. Earth Mama [...]
Just because your pet food says “Natural” on the label does not mean you’re buying healthy products or from a company with integrity. On May 5th, the Natura line of pet products was purchased by Proctor & Gamble, the company who owns Iams and Eukanuba. From P&G’s official press release: “This acquisition gives us a [...]
Spring cleaning is a cliche term but it is essential in my home. With the first sunny days of the season come fresh ambitions, not to mention the way natural light manages to illuminate every speck of dust in my apartment. After a five hour marathon cleaning session this week, I’ve gathered cleaning tips that [...]
babywearing dads is a tumblr blog showcasing dads using baby wraps and carriers – Cool! Bachman’s Sparrow: Turn your old glass bottles and jars into beautiful pieces A DIY for recycling old glass bottles into opaque vases. Frappelattes: Summer Eyebrow and Makeup Tips When penciling in an eyebrow guide before tweezing, I sometimes use a [...]
Blogger, web designer and housewife living in Portland, OR. Avid thrift shopper, writer, lover of arts and crafts, salmon sashimi, and the Portland Trail Blazers. Expecting a baby boy in September. 
