Category Archives: Events

Dec
12

Home for the holidays extravaganza: Budget Decor

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Because I’m sure you haven’t heard enough about the holidays yet, today I’m going to talk about Shoestring Christmas Decorating. Not actual shoestrings of course, but how to beautifully decorate for the season without breaking the budget. I mean, really, … Continue reading →


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Dec
11

Family Dollar Unwraps the 2010 Holiday Season

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Clair (Mummy Deals), Me and Jen (Mommy Instincts) at our complimentary shopping spree! (Be sure to watch the Family Dollar Holiday Event Video) Recently…Family Dollar made a visit to Chicago and invited me to a penthouse suite holiday event…complete with … Continue reading →


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Dec
03

Frugal Friday: Save 20% on Early Bird BlogHer Tickets

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I know, I normally like to give thrifty suggestions on Frugal Fridays, but I couldn’t pass this one up! If you are a social blogger, then you already realize how expensive blogging conferences can be especially if you are a … Continue reading →


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Dec
01

What’s Your Status? World AIDS Day 2010

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Back in May, I attended a tweet-up…it was a Social Media tweet-up put on by Chevy Missions at the Wildfire Restaurant in Chicago.  I had met Connie Burke at the SVMoms event in April and thought this would be a … Continue reading →


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Nov
24

[Almost] Wordless Wednesday

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So…somehow, this morning’s twitter conversation went to the topic of sweat pants v/s yoga pants…and how I own neither…and what we wear around the house to keep warm…thigh-butt cellulite nightmares might have possibly be discussed…not that I would know anything … Continue reading →


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Nov
17

[Almost] Wordless Wednesday: Bananas & Buns

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Recently, I was invited to several  awesome events by Jewel – Osco, a grocery store chain in this area. (Since this is supposed to be “wordless” Wednesday, I’ll keep it short.) At the deli, they had this great kid’s snack … Continue reading →


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Nov
10

BlogHer, Blissdom, Relevant – Oh My!

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Bloggers: Over the past year, you have probably been asked a zillion questions about blogging conferences, like: “Hey! Are you going to Blissdom?” “Oh! Do you have a sponsor for BlogHer?” “Hey You, know anyone who needs a roommate? Want … Continue reading →


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