April showers bring May flowers.... and these are some lovely flowers! My sweet bloggy friend MJ is hosting a giveaway this last week of May, with some really cute prizes to win each day. Hurry, not many days lef...
Splurge or steal?
Summer is coming, and all of a sudden it seems that The Pea needs new clothes. None of her shorts fit her and she's outgrown half the dresses in her wardrobe. To make matters more complicated, she's developed her own sense of style; gone are the days when she would wear whatever I bought for her (in odd combinations, for sure, but she did wear them)....
The Most Valuable Treasure
Who finds a faithful friend, finds a treasure. - Jewish SayingIt's a simple message, told in a heartwarming way in Sally Taylor's book, The Most Valuable Treasure. My kids loved the story of how a group of helpful neighbors looked past their fears and suspicions and made a new friend. The book is beautifully illustrated with the author's own watecolors,...
Happy Birthday to Me, Here's your goody bag!
It's my birthday today, and to celebrate, I'm handing out the presents! Today I'm giving away a tshirt from Living the Dream (green, short-sleeved, size medium). I think these shirts are so funny, and they totally capture a mom's reality. Just leave a comment here -- and don't forget to include your email address or blog address -- for a chance to...
Free shipping at American Girl
The Pea's grandmother recently knitted some beautiful blankets for her American Girl dolls. They go so well with the bunk bed that Alfie made for her. If you prefer to pay the big bucks for a genuine American Girl doll bed, here's something to help soften the $$$ blow -- I just found a free shipping code from one of my favorite American Girl fan...
Get Fit -- Wii Fit, that is!
I've been suffering from gym fatigue lately. It's been getting increasingly difficult to drag my butt over to the treadmills, the weight machines, the fitness classes, all of it. Even the prospect of childcare for 3Po and CleanBoy doesn't get me all excited like it used to now that they are older and able to amuse themselves more easily.So spending...
Take the LiveStrong Challenge
In honor of LiveStrong Day, I've painted my blog yellow. And I've joined the LiveStrong Challenge, and I invite everyone to do the same. To make things easier, here's a coupon for 50% off the registration fee, valid TODAY ONLY. So go out and pick a fig...
Essay contest for Filipina Moms
Calling all Nanays! Filipina Moms and BataBatuta.com are sponsoring an essay contest just for you. Just write your answer to the question: As a Filipina Mom, what part of your own Filipino upbringing is most important to pass on to your own children and why?The contest ends on May 31, 2008, so start chaneling your inner Nanay (that means Filipina mom,...
Giveaway: Brothers All-Natural snacks
We were lucky to receive some samples of the latest product from Brothers-All-Natural snacks, their new, naturally-fat-free Potato Crisps. Like their best-selling Fruit Crisps, the potato crisps are simply seasoned with salt and freeze-dried to give them that cruncy texture. No frying, no oil. Huh? Raw potato chips? Don't worry, they don't taste raw....
What a Mom Wants
Top Picks and Mothers Day Gift Lists are floating around the blogosphere. So I'm joining the pack. Here, then, is Bonggamom's Mother's Day Gift List:A box of cabernet truffles from Anette's Chocolates, so I can eat away the sadness I feel about the terrible conditions that so many people live in.A LiveStrong running top, so I'll look good while exercising all those extra calories off.Shoes from Cole Haan Air, so I can show off my sexy running legs in sexy, comfortable heels.A macro lens for our...
Gymboree Circle of Friends discount
Ok.... it's time to stock up on summer clothes! Gymboree is having a Circle of Friends discount event from May 8-11, 2008. Just use the online code GYMFRIEND to get 30% off your entire purcha...
$3 shipping at Lands End
$3 Rlat Rate Shipping and Handling, WooHoo! Just in time to buy all the swimsuits, hats, totes and STUFF we need for summer. Here's how to get it:Online.... at checkout, on the Billing Information page, go to the section labeled “Source Code” (below the credit card payment box). Enter the Source Code SPEEDY and the PIN 954168968 in the space provided.Or if you have a Lands’ End “Personal Shopping Account”...1) Make your selections2) On the Order Review page, click “Source Code” in the section...
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