Monthly Archives: November 2011

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zulily Giveaway with Sophia Catalou!

UPDATE: All of your stories are wonderful and full of love and cheer! Shanna – we love your story of giving dresses to friends that eventually wound their way back to your daughters. Way to share love and joy with others! Please email contests_at_zulily.com with your contact information and congratulations! Happy holidays to all! ——————————————————————————- With Christmas around the corner and … read more

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Hair Alert: How to Get the Perfect Blow-out in 10 Minutes

I’ve been getting a ton of HAIR questions lately! One of my friend’s is Sarah Potempa… an incredible celebrity hair stylist! I always turn to her for how-to advice and quick demos. I wanted to share with you today one of Sarah’s videos on how to get the perfect hair blow-out in 10 minutes. I wanted to find something that … read more

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I Love a GOOD Hat!

There’s something a GOOD hat during the holidays! In New England, their essential. You kinda can’t leave the house without one or you’ll be frozen! So I’m always on the lookout for some stylish hats, but my one prerequisite is that they need to keep me WARM! I was so excited to see Zulily’s San Diego Hat Company sale today! … read more

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Interview with Chicken Soup for the Soul Author Courtney Conover

TODAY on zulily we have a Chicken Soup for the Soul Book SALE! And, speaking of Chicken Soup for the Soul, contributing author Courtney Conover is also a new MOM!!. Courtney Conover is a contributor to several of the Chicken Soup titles, including Food & Love, Grandmothers, Just for Preteens and What I learned from the Dog. I wanted to … read more

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12 Days of Melissa & Doug on Zulily starts Today!

Starting today at zulily: 12 Days of Melissa & Doug! Zulily kicks off today – 12 Days of Melissa & Doug… that’s right! Every single day for the next 12 days… Zulily will have a NEW Melissa & Doug Sale LIVE!! What’s up today? You moms of girls will LOVE this! Girls’ Travel Set… This incredible travel set has everything … read more

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What to wear on Black Friday

Well… if you happened to brave the crowds in person, you probably needed to dress appropriately… and even more so as the day goes on… What should one be wearing on Black Friday? Regardless if you’re stocking up on goodies at home or out and about, you want to be in: COMFY HOODIE… SWEATPANTS… COZY SOCKS… HATS/MITTENS… As you can … read more

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Thanksgiving Day Fashion: Domestic Mama

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!! All this week I’ve been sharing some Thanksgiving Day Fashion options. I’ve had a ton of fun with it and I’ve loved your feedback! This year my Thanksgiving is very chill and laid-back… I can get away with wearing sweat pants and a hoodie! Can’t get much better than that! But next year… I’m hosting Thanksgiving at our … read more

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The Newbie: Holiday Popularity

Thank you for the distribution-of-duties advice. I’m taking it all to heart, trying to both relax about it and create some structure. It’s our first Thanksgiving with a baby and we’ve never been more popular! Between Dave’s family and my family, we’re going to be running around to three different houses this year… and then comes Christmas. For some reason I … read more

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Thanksgiving Day Style: Bun in the Oven Edition

Thanksgiving Day Style: Bun in the Oven Edition For the last 2 days I’ve been sharing some Thanksgiving Day Fashion ideas… as I said on Monday, everyone’s Thanksgiving is different. Some are dressy affairs, some are casual affairs and some are… well, pregnant affairs! I have been pregnant for 2 Thanksgivings. One in 2006 and one in 2007. I remember … read more

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Thanksgiving Day Fashion: Dressy Affair

I’m talking Thanksgiving Day Fashion this week! Yesterday I shared 5 different clothing options for wearing casual clothing during the Thanksgiving holiday. I’m all about the casual stuff this year at my in-laws house. I’ll be in my yoga pants and sweater wrap, enjoying my socked feet! Today I’m talking the polar opposite! I’ve done 2 “dressy” Thanksgivings before. I … read more

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