http://mamasaysmine.today.com by mamas, for mamas! You'll find things I love on my journey as a passionate reader, a cook, an occasional over-shopper, a trying-to-be-greener gal, and, most importantly, a mom. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:52:55 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Oh my, oh my, oh my.  The good folks at  Today's Mama and Provo Craft want to make my holiday dreams come true. How did they know everything that's on my list? Get details of their giveaway here and see below for my answers to their Mama's Holiday Wish List ... http://mamasaysmine.today.com/2009/11/13/mamas-holiday-wish-list-meme/ I'm a huge fan of Old Navy for kids' jeans, basics like t-shirts and fun, trendy items for everyone in the family. To celebrate being 15 years old, Old Navy is offering 15% off your order with code ONBDAY15 through Thursday, October 15. Happy Shopping! ps. shop through ebates and earn a whopping ... http://mamasaysmine.today.com/2009/10/14/15-off-at-old-navy-through-1015/ I am in love with pretty much every project from this Halloween Party guide. The best part? All of the materials are available at your average thrift store, and the projects are all very no sew/low sew (for the sewing impaired, the sewing intimidated, or those, like me ... http://mamasaysmine.today.com/2009/10/09/halloween-party-guide/ Ok, no, I'm not pregnant. And yet, nursery decor is on my mind. Of course, so are Max and Ruby, who I both love (because they keep my daughter occupied and don't say the word "stupid" EVER) and loathe (because they are SO IRRITATING). But, did you know that Rosemary Wells, the author ... http://mamasaysmine.today.com/2009/10/05/my-dream-nursery-decor/ Oy ve. Fall has arrived in the Midwest with a great, sloshy plop. We had a day or two of crisp-ness that made me feel like I was living in a J Crew ad, but now it's just cold and rainy. No playing outside, not quite cold ... http://mamasaysmine.today.com/2009/10/02/great-escape/ One of the things that's been driving me a little crazy about blogging lately is that it seems like everything's been done. Have a great idea for a post? Done. Got a special deal? Done. Even giveaways all seem to run together. And don't get ... http://mamasaysmine.today.com/2009/09/29/really/ So I took the summer off, unintentionally. And then Labor Day came and went, and now it's almost October. I know a lot of bloggers take the summer off and spend it romping through fields with their children. I'll be honest here. I didn't do that. Two things made me avoid ... http://mamasaysmine.today.com/2009/09/25/return-to-blogging/ Expressionery.com is one of my absolute favorite places to get things for people who have everything... because who doesn't love custom stationary? For a baby shower, give thank you notes with little cartoon proud parents. For a wedding, thank you notes with a happy bride and groom. For anybody, anytime, notecards ... http://mamasaysmine.today.com/2009/08/26/40-off-at-expressionerycom/ Much as I hate the name of this company, I dearly wished for a nursing cover when I was breastfeeding.  Yes, you can use a blanket, but Hurricane Eva ripped that off as soon as she learned to coordinate her hands, once exposing me during Florida State University's college graduation ... http://mamasaysmine.today.com/2009/08/19/free-nursing-cover-from-udder-covers/ Free shipping this weekend at my favorite place for non-diaper-bag-looking diaper bags - Brooklyn Industries! Here are the details: free shipping with $20 purchase through Monday (August 3) with code 20SHIP. My pick? This super-fabulous H Bag for only $24. Yum. http://mamasaysmine.today.com/2009/07/31/brooklyn-industries-free-shipping/