Sseko Giveaway
I've teamed up with one of my favorite do-good brands, Sseko Designs, to help you transition into cooler weather in style! One lucky winner will get a $250 Sseko gift card to use online. Enter via the link below for your chance to win! Sseko Designs is a footwear & accessories brand that empowers women in East Africa through dignified employment. Sseko hires bright & brave young women for 9 months after they graduate high school so that they can earn an income to attend university. To . . .
A Giving Tuesday giveaway with MINTED
There are so many great options for holiday photo cards, but I'm a big fan of Minted because their cards are sourced from a global community of independent graphic designers. Their cardstock is thick and includes a recycled option, and their designs are fresh and modern. But a huge draw for me is that they will print your recipient's address on the envelope at no additional charge. You can upload a file with your addresses and they save it to your account so year after year, you no longer have . . .
A Thanksgiving giveaway: the Asus Memo Pad 8
I’ve got fun giveaway today that might be a great gift option for someone you love (or maybe you will keep it for yourself.) It’s the ASUS MeMo Pad 8 – a lightweight tablet that runs on the Android platform. I’ve got this very tablet and I’m really enjoying it. I’ve never had a tablet before, though all of my kids have late-model ipads. I was curious to see how this tablet would work for me. I’m a longtime fan of the Asus brand (I’m typing this on my Asus computer) but I have never had an . . .
The benefits of minimalist parenting: an interview with Christine Koh (and a book giveaway!)
I’m excited to be interviewing Christine Koh, one half of the dynamic duo behind Minimalist Parenting: Enjoy Modern Family Life More By Doing Less, along with Asha Dornfest. Minimalist Parenting is a brilliant book that puts parenting into a saner perspective. Christine sheds some light on the premise of the book, along with some information about the benefit they are doing for women in Ethiopia. A book about laid-back, connected parenting with a social-good cause? Yes, please. Me: So what . . .
Concert Giveway: four tickets to Megan and Liz on September 8th at the El Rey!
I’ve got another fun giveaway today: four tickets to Megan and Liz on September 8th at the El Rey in Los Angeles. The Michigan-born, Nashville-based twin sisters are singer-songwriters with tight harmonies and empowering pop anthems. These youtube sensations are known for their creative covers as well as their original songs. My girls are big fans and we’re looking forward to attending this show as well. To enter to win, use the rafflecopter below. You can also buy tickets at Ticketmaster. . . .
Summer Giveway: four tickets to Cimorelli on August 6th at the El Rey!
I’ve got a fun giveaway today: four tickets to Cimorelli on August 6th at the El Rey in Los Angeles. Cimorelli is formed by six sisters known for their tight harmonies. Christina, Katherine, Lisa, Amy, Lauren and Dani (ranging in age from 12-22 years old) started their group in 2007, playing many local gigs in Northern California after having spent several years in musical theater. In 2009, they put up an a cappella cover of Miley Cyrus’ song “Party in the USA” on YouTube, which led to a . . .
Pinterest + Shopping = Luvocracy (A $150 Giveaway)
I’m excited to share about a new website that I think will change the way we shop. Pinterest has become hugely popular in the last few years, as an inspiration site but also as a place to bookmark things.The problem with Pinteest, though, is that the images are not always related to an actual product. So you may see a cute dress you love, but upon clicking you may find it’s from 2 years ago (or you may not find a source for the dress at all). Luvocracy is a social inspirational pinboard like . . .
Summer Giveaway: Bodum Bistro Stand Mixer
My friend Roo (of Neon Fresh) and I have partnered with Bodum for a fun summer giveaway: a Bistro Stand Mixer (retail value $400) with fun colors and a futuristic/retro vibe. Check out the other colors on the Bistro here. _This mixer has a 700-watt, 7 speed motor to tackle all your mixing needs. It features large, stainless steel mixing bowls with a rubber-covered handle for easy pouring and carrying. Want one? Roo and I are giving away TWO. You can enter below. This giveaway . . .
Funny stories for college money? Yes, please.
A couple weeks ago I posted about my trip to New York to make a little web episode for Happy Family Organics. The shoot was a lot of fun . . . they had a group of improv actors from the Upright Citizens Brigade to act out our real-life stories. All of them are posted now, and they are so much fun: first, for how relatable the stories are of the difficulties of getting kids to eat well. But when you add in the hilarity of the improve, it’s a really fun series. My friend Kristen Chase’s is one of . . .
Canon T4i DLSR + Epiphanie Camera Bag GIVEAWAY!
I’ve teamed up with some blogging friends for a great giveaway of two items I own and love . . . a brand new Canon T4i plus a new Epiphanie Charlotte Camera Bag. I got the T4i about a month ago and it is fantastic. It is a digital DSLR, Canon’s first with a touch screen, and it takes amazing photo and video. I’m not a great photographer but this camera makes me look like I am. To carry the camera in style, we’re also giving away an Epiphanie camera bag. I own two of . . .