Beauty: The Glittery Manicure (to Brighten Grey Days)
I recently did an easy tutorial for glittery nails over on The Glitter Guide, but as it has been such a constant in my winter beauty regime thus fur, it makes sense that I share one on here too. On grey and wintery days or during the holidays when you want your fingers to look as pretty as the decorations on the tree and the fireworks in the sky, there is nothing quite like the glint of glittery nails peeking out from a coat.
FOOD TUESDAY: Pastene’s Tuscan Vegetable Soup & Artichoke Pasta Sauce
Looking for a simple dinner plan tonight?
Try Pastene’s Tuscan Vegetable Soup, which is hearty and delicious. It does not taste like it’s from a jar and heats up fast. Serve with crusty bread and you have a meal in minutes.
If you’re kids want pasta packed with flavor, extra nutrition and fiber, try Pastene’s Artichoke Pasta Sauce. Reheat and serve over your favorite shells or spaghetti. This tomato sauce passed the “kids taste test” in our house and is now a go-to sauce for instant lunches and dinners. It’s even great for families who usually make their own sauce. It’s that good!
Go to Pastene.com to find a store near you with Pastene’s wide selection of ready-to-serve imported Italian products, as well as specialty Italian ingredients for an authentic meal.
Mangia!
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Simplicity Tip of the Day
When you simplify a child’s “world,” you prepare the way for positive change and growth.
- Kim John Payne, M.Ed., with Lisa M. Ross, Simplicity Parenting.
Simplicity Week at MommaJam
This week at MommaJam is all about simplicity.
We’ll talk about:
Simple cooking on FOOD TUESDAY
Simple living with your kids
Simple playtime
Simple style tips for moms
Simple fun for the family
Stay tuned for a great week at MommaJam.
On Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012, listen to MommaJam live at 7:10 a.m. ET on 95.9 WATD-FM.
Let us know what makes your life simple and happy.
MommaJam on 95.9 WATD-FM: 3 Tips to De-clutter Your Home, Pantry, Kids!
This week on MommaJam with 95.9 WATD-FM, we talk about getting rid of old stuff around the house, cleaning your pantry and refrigerator, and feeling renewed for 2012.
Here are 3 tips to help you get it done:
1. Check out a cool, new company called thredUP that lets you trade clothes, toys and books with other moms online. This is a great service for when your kids outgrow Star Wars, but are then into Pokemon or love GAP. Go to thredUP.com to learn more about how to start trading with other moms and join the thredUP community.
2. FOOD TUESDAY this week is all about organizing your pantry and refrigerator. Get rid of old and moldy food that’s expired. Make lunch and dinner with ingredients you already have. Right now, Americans toss about 25 percent of their groceries each year. Ouch!
3. Clean your office, work space or family nerve center. Clean up the holiday mess and get organized. Recycle what you should pass on and toss the rest.
In the end, you’ll feel better and live a happier life. Smile!
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ThredUP: Digital Trading Post for Moms
In keeping with the clean it out, pass it along, clearing clutter mode at MommaJam, we’ve checked out thredUP, a modern day, digital trading post for moms. ThredUP lets moms trade gently used clothes, toys and books with other moms from all over the country.
ThredUP is a green and economical way for parents to get rid of outgrown clothes, toys and books to make way for new things that are age appropriate.
You can join the community for free. Boxes of pre-owned items start at $9 + shipping. For every two boxes you share, you can get the next one free with cash back you receive by selling a box. You can sort by age, clothing style, holiday, seasons, costumes – even designer labels.
For super-busy moms, thredUP has a Concierge Service. Moms can order free bags, stuff them full of 50+ items and send them to thredUP’s expert consignors. ThredUP sorts the bags, certifies quality and posts them online for other moms to buy.
Check out thredUP.com to join and start trading.
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Imaginations Soar: Birthday Gift Ideas for Kids
Laughing Giraffe Books has introduced a Kid’s Birthday Club. Sign up and you will receive a coupon for 10 percent off any order during your child’s birthday month and a free felt birthday hat to be included with that order.
Laughing Giraffe Books’ gift collections are perfect birthday gifts. They are fun, educational, and designed to inspire a lifelong love of reading. From the stories to the game and finally the prize, each gift collection guides young readers through a unique reading experience. And, every collection arrives beautifully gift wrapped with free shipping. More than 80 themed collections to choose from.
Go to LaughingGiraffeBooks.com to enroll and browse the book collections. Happy reading!
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Beauty: How to Get Your Makeup Bag in Order
In keeping with my annual January quest for organisation, it seems only appropriate to dedicate the first Beauty Wednesday post of the year to sorting out your makeup bag and beauty routine. Whilst I’ll be following my own advice on a few of these points (I’m guilty of not wearing SPF all the time and buying an obscene amount of nailpolish and pink lipstick), all are, I hope, helpful pieces of advice that we can all benefit from being reminded of from time to time.
FOOD TUESDAY: Clean Out Your Fridge & Pantry
This week at MommaJam is all about getting rid of stuff you don’t need, getting organized and loving life.
Take a look at your pantry.
Is it over flowing with tons of leftover holiday snacks? Clean it out.
Before: Ugggg...! Messy Pantry!
Make a list of all the things you should pack in your kids’ lunches, pack for your own lunch, give to kids coming over for playdates (if your house is like mine, the boys eat everything in site).
Toss anything moldy and gross. Align cans and jars, so you can actually see items and think about what to cook right now without going to the store. (Novel concept, but Americans throw out approximately 40 percent of their groceries each year). Rather than stressing about what’s for dinner, come up with something yummy and creative with ingredients you already have.
After: Clean, Organized Pantry
Once your pantry is cleaned up, work on the fridge. Get rid of old, floppy stuff. Compost as much as you can, freeze what needs to be stored for later use, and eat up what’s teetering on the edge of expiration. Don’t waste it. Turn all those random raw ingredients and leftovers into meals this week.
After the fridge is semi-empty, give it a clean with a refreshing non-toxic mix of water and baking soda. Using a cotton cloth, gently rub out dried up spills, brown gunk from rotten lettuce, and spilled Ketchup.
You’ll feel better once you clean up the kitchen and can “see” what’s for dinner. I bet, it’s something delicious.
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American Girl Doll Giveaway: Thursday, Jan. 12, 2012 at 7:10 a.m. Eastern Time
Tune in for the American Girl doll giveaway on 95.9 WATD-FM on Thursday, Jan. 12 at 7:10 a.m. Eastern Time. During the morning news show, we’re giving away the brand new 2012 Girl of The Year, McKenna Brooks. Listen and call in – 781.837.4900. You may be the lucky winner!
Set your alarm for the American Girl doll Giveaway during the MommaJam segment on 95.9 WATD.
95.9 WATD-FM reaches Boston South Shore, from Quincy to the Cape. The morning news show features host Rob Hakala and sidekick Lisa Azizian every Monday through Friday, from 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. Tune in to listen.
