Gone for the Weekend
Friday, October 10, 2008
Please visit us again on Monday. I am away on a Mom Blogger event...one of the little perks of being a mom who blogs.
In the meantime, please enter one of our great giveaways:
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Give to Charity With Your Holiday Greeting Cards
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
This holiday season when you are choosing to buy your holiday greeting cards consider using VistaPrint,the leading online supplier of printed products to small businesses and consumers. VistaPrint had partnered with Marine Toys for Tots Foundation to offer specially designed holiday cards, with 50% of the proceeds from the sale of the cards going directly to the ch
arity. The three different card designs encompass artwork that has been known to the charity for years, including the one I have attached below. As you can see, these cards are practical, customizable, and will undoubtedly spread holiday cheer. They will also let the people giving them be happy in the knowledge that a young child will be given a gift he or she might not have gotten otherwise because of their small effort.
On the Net: www.vistaprint.com
Labels: holidays
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Survival Tips for Couples in Hard Economic Times
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Hard economic times put a heaven burden on couples. When money is tight, people get tense and agitated because bills can't be paid and families have to cut back on little luxuries they are accustomed to. Josh Klapow, Ph.D, Associate Professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham suggests these tips for couples who are facing the money burden.1. Keep a cool head. "When your emotions are high - be it anger, sadness, frustration - thoughts get cloudy. Relax, breathe, wait 2-10 minutes then start to talk," Klapow said.
2. Start easy. Arguments often start because of a critical remark or an angry tone. "Try to bring up problems and mistakes gently and without blame," he said.
3. Don't assume. "Talk about your feelings, not what you think your spouse or partner is feeling. Describe your feelings in first person with 'I' and explain why," Klapow said.
4. Think then speak. "The goal of the conversation should be to problem-solve, not to win. Remember, once the words are out you cannot take them back," he said.
5. Repair and recover. "Don't let the discussion get out of control. End on a positive, or at least neutral, note. Lean on patience, change the topic or offer a positive comment to let the other person know you're part of the same team," Klapow said.
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Revving Up for the Second Presidential Debate
Usually we wouldn't interject politics here on TheMomSalon.com, but in the current climate in which we live, we would be remiss if we ignored it altogether, especially on a day when the two presidential nominees are slated to face off this evening in Nashville, Tennessee. We make no qualms about being overtly liberal leaning. We want Obama to be president and Biden to be vice president and take this country in a new direction. There, we said it! But we also can understand those out there who believe in the McCain-Palin ticket and don't begrudge anyone their political affiliations. We simply choose to believe the Obama-Biden ticket will be much better for the country and better for women's rights.
Now that things have gotten increasingly ugly between the two campaigns and tensions have gotten very ugly on the campaign trail (Palin rally attendees yelling "kill him", him being Obama), we couldn't remain silent today and want to know how you feel about the negative trajectory these campaigns are going.
Discuss.
Our editor, Jennifer James, will be using select quotes in her political blog on SmartNow.com.
Labels: politics
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Kiss My Face Products for Kids + Giveaway
Monday, October 6, 2008
Here's what their kids' line includes: bubble wash, detangler, foaming hand wash, foaming shampoo and body wash, shampoo and conditioner, lip balm, toothpaste, toothpaste with fluoride, and body soap.
After trying each and every product, we give them an enthusiastic thumbs-up and so do our kids. They love all of them. Each product smells like oranges, but a natural orange smell, not the chemical-laden variety. And each product is top-notch from the bars of soap in the form of a whale to the self-foaming hand wash that makes washing hands fun for kids.
Want to win all of these Kiss My Face kids' products? Simply leave a comment and we will contact you should you win. Giveaway ends October 20, 2008.
On the Net: www.kissmyface.com
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