Smart Solutions for Busy Moms!
Learn how easy it is to get some totally free Kleenex Care Kits, so that you can share the softness – and some kindness – this holiday season… Since we’re smack dab in the middle of what’s expected to be a pretty nasty cold & flu season, it’s the perfect time to stock up on supplies like cold medicine and Kleenex. Because moms don’t have time to get sick, right?
“I’d rather be __________ than be sick with a cold!”… With my crazy-busy schedule as a work at home mom, I do NOT have time to get sick. I’ll try so hard to convince myself of it, telling myself that I’m just fine, it’s just allergies… Until I find myself asleep with my head on the laptop. I think that we all feel that way – we’re good at taking care of everyone else in the family when they get sick. But we don’t have time for it to happen to us. {And don’t you love how they all forget how helpful you were while they were feeling yucky, and leave you in bed to fend for yourself? Ah, motherhood…}
What is your most surprising style tip? Is it that the amazing accessories you always wear are great pieces that you actually make yourself? Is that those gorgeous shades you’re always changing your hair to are actually from a box, that you do yourself at home? Or maybe you have a total knack for finding the best fashions on any clearance rack? Whatever YOUR surprising style tip is, you know that fashion is a great way to show the world who you are, and that great gear doesn’t have to break the bank….
One great fashion secret that many of you might not know about is Sears. Sure – you think Sears, you think tools, or appliances, or lawn mowers. But there is SO much more – including some seriously stylin’ fashions at prices that fit into a real mom’s budget. And – as busy moms we’re not looking for crazy fashions that are only for 100 pound super models with a team of people to handle their daily tasks – No, we’re looking for stuff that’s wearable in the real world, in our real busy lives, right? And that’s what you’ll find at Sears.
I used to manage retail stores, and worked in merchandising and visual fashion displays for years. I loved it. And I loved being surounded by the newest fashions, so that I always had great style inspiration to pull from. But then, life changed. I became a mom, I transitioned to working from home, and one day I realized that my closet had suddenly been taken over by sweatpants and hoodies. I knew that it was time to bust of of frump mom territory, but I still needed clothes that were comfy for working at home and chasing a toddler. Enter Sears – my #styleSurprise! They had an awesome selection to fit just what I was looking for. Want a few busy mom fashion tips to help you shop too?
Ready to run out and shop for a bunch of new gear to upgrade your own “Busy Mom” style too? Well… you’re in luck! One of you amazingly lucky ladies is going to win a crazy-cool prize. Enter the Holiday #styleSurprise Sweepstakes to win $5k worth of SYW points!! {What’s SYW? Learn more about how Shop Your Way works, why it rocks, and all the freebies and features.}
Visit http://bit.ly/VqSD4J for more everyday fashion inspiration!
Ready to enter to win?? It’s easy peasy – Just log in and set up a quick account if you don’t have one already. Then enter to win the Holiday #styleSurprise Sweepstakes by simply following the directions here: http://bit.ly/VawhRe. Seriously, it takes like one minute to get your entry in. Then if you win – all those points will go towards helping you rock your new years wardrobe this winter too! Good luck!
{Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post, I am a Sears blogger, though all opinions are my own.}
“A good snapshot stops a moment from running away.” – Eudora Welty… I’ve always been a photography junkie. I took 2 years of courses in high school – you know, back in the days where we had darkrooms, developed our own film, and printed our own photos. {Do kids these days even know what a dark room is? Am I old when I talk like this?} Then I spent my last two years of high school taking independent study photo courses, or helping as a teacher’s assistant in the beginner classes. I’m definitely not a professional – But one thing that I do know is that a good quality camera makes anyone’s pictures look better. Seriously better.
“Here comes Santa Claus, here comes Santa Claus, right down Santa Claus lane…” – Wait a minute, that’s not Santa! It’s ME – here to help you finish up your holiday shopping, since you can’t rely on Santa to bring it all. And because I’m all about helping you simplify life, especially during this crazy-busy holiday season, I’m going to give you four posts over the next week, sharing some of the coolest gift ideas you can find, and all available at Best Buy – so you can do one stop shopping. Awesomesauce, right? Today I’ve rounded up some of the hottest gifts this year for women. I’ll also be finding and sharing the best gift ideas for guys, for kids, and those tough to shop for teens too. So stay tuned! But first, for the ladies….
If you have someone on your list this year who’s a total ninja of the kitchen, they will definitely appreciate some super sweet new gadgets. The total grandaddy of cool kitchen gear is of course the KitchenAid – Artisan Series Stand Mixer – Empire Red. {Ok, red is my personal favorite. But there’s also crazy-cool colors like Raspberry Ice or sleek Onyx Black too.} If you know a foodie that doesn’t have one of these yet – there is just no way you’ll go wrong with this! Another idea is the Belkin – Chef Tablet Stand and Stylus
. This helps your tech-savvy kitchen guru keep their tablet handy in the kitchen for following their favorite recipes – while keeping it clean and away from messy hands with the clever stylus tool. {Hint: This is on my list too, if anyone’s shopping for me…} And, if you haven’t jumped on the bandwagon yet – ohmyheck, you have got to try out the Capital Brands – Magic Bullet – Black
. My friends laughed when I bought this – back when it was only a “Seen on TV” type thing. But they stopped laughing when they saw how rad it was – and I have bought it as a gift SO many times! It makes amazing smoothies for breakfast, and rockin’ margaritas during girls night. When I’m baking it can chop, blend, mix, and more. I use this almost daily and totally recommend it as a gift for any foodie on your list.
If you have a photo junkie to shop for – these are my top 3 suggestions for totally awesome gifts. Every mom loves family photos – and what cooler way to display them then a digital frame? The HP – 10″ Widescreen LCD Digital Photo Frame – Espresso Brown is a seriously gorgeous choice. And what about a new camera? I’ve been using the
Nikon – Coolpix S800c 160-Megapixel Digital Camera – White and am in looooove. It takes seriously impressive photos for a point-and-shoot camera – and combines that with Wi-Fi and an Android operating system. That means you can snap pics, edit them, and share them faster than ever! And speaking of Wi-Fi… Have you heard of the Eye-Fi? This is a totally cool little addition to your camera that automagically sends photos directly from your camera to your computer, easy peasy. Such a time saver for peeps who take a ton of pics! {And, if you or someone you’re shopping for loves taking pics from their phone – Get the Latest Accessories for the iPhone 5, Plus Free Shipping.
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Think you can’t shop for those super girly girls on your list at Best Buy? Then think again! As a Best Buy Brand Ambassador for the past few months, I have totally been blown away by how many unexpected things they carry – things I never would have thought to shop there for. Things like the CHI Air – Expert Classic Tourmaline Ceramic 1″ Flat Iron – Pure Pink. But, I absolutely LOVE how smart and helpful the staff is at Best Buy – and the way that they stand behind their products if you ever have any problems. {Unlike most big box stores.} So it’s so worth doing all of your shopping there! {Did you know you can even curl your hair with a flat iron?} Another sweet option – how about a girly version of my all-time fave earbuds, the
Klipsch – Image S3 Earbud Headphones – Perfect Pink? Or a super helpful set of gear for anyone with an iPad – the Hello Kitty – Portfolio Case and Bluetooth Keyboard for Apple iPad and iPad 2 – Pink
. Full of awesome.
I love sharing some of the super cool stuff available at Best Buy stores across the country, and sharing fun reviews of those products, to help simplify tech for other busy moms like myself. If you have a product that YOU’D love to have real moms like me share their views on, leave a comment on the Best Buy WOLF Facebook wall, or here on this post!
Purchasing flowers for a loved one can be a wonderful way to show them how much you care about them… However, it can be very frustrating to make sure that the beautiful bouquet you purchase doesn’t wilt and die within the first few days of purchase. If you are tired of spending money on rose bouquets that don’t last, here are seven simple steps you can take to make sure that your roses last as long as possible.
Are you a “Go-to” mom?… Whether your the one everyone comes to for parenting advice, opinions on the coolest new gadgets, fashion tips, or for fab foodie ideas to dazzle at the next holiday party – if you’re in-the-know, then Glam wants to know YOU better. Which means, they’d love to have you join the new Glam Tastemakers panel today….
"The phrase "working mother" is redundant." I'm Meagan - a Momma, a Blogger, a Freelance Writer, and a total Social Media Junkie. I love sparkles and … [Read More...]
