The Sigh Written and Illustrated by Marjane Satrapi Retail Price: $10.95 US Page Count: 56 pages E – Everyone (All Ages) Available now in comic book shops and wherever books are sold. Synopsis: Rose is one of three daughters of a rich merchant who always brings gifts for his girls from the market. One day Rose asks for the seed of a blue bean, but he fails to find one for her. She lets out a sigh in resignation, and her sigh attracts the Sigh, a mysterious being that brings the seed she... [ Read More ]
Listen up my fellow breastfeeding mamas, there is a brand new nursing pillow in town! It just recently became available for purchase exclusively at Babies R Us, but we had the opportunity to try it out for the past couple months prior to launch. Actually, my sister-in-law and her newborn did the majority of testing. We enjoyed having the chance to test it out before it was available in stores and having such a long time too. I wish we could take two to three months to try out products before writing... [ Read More ]
As we move into the Christmas weekend, I wanted to remind you of our Holiday Gift Guide. Today and even tomorrow will be full of last minute shoppers! And some of you will have next week yet to shop because of extended holiday gatherings scheduled into the new year. And of course, you need to shop with those gift cards you received!! I have more great products to share with you coming up next week. I’m going to leave our guide up for a awhile so you can use it for birthday ideas too! Enjoy! [ Read More ]
It’s time for another Buddies adventure! Treasure Buddies comes out on Blu-ray and DVD Combo Pack on January 31st! Are you ready for more furtastic fun? I know a few of you (er, your kids I mean! *wink*) are big Buddies fans and would love a chance to win treasure of your own. Film Synopsis: The Buddies are off on an all new adventure, and this time their journey takes them all the way to the ruins of ancient Egypt where, with the help of some new friends, including Digger the Archeologist dog,... [ Read More ]
Fearless by Tawdra Kandle Tasmyn Vaughn didn’t expect much when her dad’s job moved them to a small town in Florida; it was just another new school. But there is more to King than meets the eye, and soon Tasmyn’s ability to hear other’s thoughts is the least of her worries. Entangled in a web of first love, quirky and secretive townsfolk, magic and blood rituals, she discovers the town’s secrets aren’t just bizarre, they’re deadly. [ Read More ]
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Welcome to January Follow Frenzy!
hosted by ShePromotes!
Let’s start this year off right!
Follow Frenzy brings you the chance to win cash or an Amazon gift card each month! This month you can win $100 paid via Paypal or Amazon! It’s the winner’s choice! Each entry is another chance to win, so check out the Rafflecopter form below and get clicking to visit all of the amazing blogs participating in this event! You will be able to enter until 11:59pm EST on Sunday, January 29th. At the end of the event, the winner will be drawn and notified via email. The winner will have 48 hours to confirm their win or another winner will be drawn.
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Jan
22
Welcome to the 3rd A Blogtastic Extravaganza coordinated by Jess of My Silly Monkeys. For the next few days, you’ll have the opportunity to enter to win awesome prize packages valued at $100 or more from a fabulous group of bloggers. A Blogtastic Extravaganza will take place from 12:01am EST on January 23rd until 11:59pm EST on January 28th.
Here are the awesome prizes we are giving away here at Tales From the Nursery… we have a fun, playful prize pack for you! Throughout the event we’ll be sharing our reviews, so keep an eye out for those!
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One thing we use the nursery for a lot is changing diapers! And where there are diapers, there are other unpleasantries. I received some expert tips on reducing germ exposure and thought you might be interested in these. I’ve added some commentary in purple throughout the information below!
Expert Tips for Minimizing Germs in the Nursery
According to a recent study commissioned by Playtex surveying moms and moms-to-be on their germ-related knowledge, the majority of moms don’t know what it takes when it comes to keeping the nursery clean. In fact, most didn’t make the grade— the average score was a D! [Eeps, I wonder how I would have scored?] To help moms brush up on their germ knowledge, germ expert Dr. Benjamin Tanner has partnered with Playtex and put together seven tips addressing simple things moms can do to maintain a clean and healthy nursery!
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Jan
27
Stacks of bracelets and chunky bracelets are so hot right now. This is a gorgeous bracelet that looks a lot more difficult than it is – not to mention a lot more expensive. Even if you don’t consider yourself crafty or creative, you can do this!
Aventurine Gemstone & Agate Bead Wrap Bracelet Tutorial
You will need:
- Bracelet Memory wire. I prefer the oval memory wire to the round, as it fit’s the wrist better.
- A strand of Aventurine gemstone chips
- Small black beads. I used 3mm matte black agate beads
- Round nose pliers
- Wire cutters
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Jan
27
Welcome to Get Pinspired!
Get Pinspired! is a weekly Pinterest link up that will be featured by ShePromotes, Tales From the Nursery, and Thrifty Ninja every Friday. The linky will be open Friday through Thursday, so you’ll have plenty of time to join in on the fun!
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Jan
27
On January 17, 2012, Dead Poets Society was released on Blu-Ray Hi-Def in honor of it’s 25th anniversary. It’s been digitally remastered and looks pretty nice! I remember watching this movie when I was younger, but I can hardly believe it’s been 25 years! It’s definitely a classic with Robin Williams in one of his most inspirational roles. If Mr. Keating had been one of my English professors I would have enjoyed class much more! Thankfully, I did have a few teachers that taught in a way that encouraged free thinking and outside of the box.
Film Synopsis:
Academy Award winner Robin Williams (Best Supporting Actor, Good Will Hunting, 1997) delivers one of his most memorable performances in Dead Poets Society – digitally restored and presented for the first time ever in breathtaking Blu-rayTM High Definition.
For generations, Welton Academy students have been groomed to live lives of conformity and tradition – until new professor John Keating inspires them to think for themselves, live life to the fullest and “Carpe Diem.” This unconventional approach awakens the spirits of the students, but draws the wrath of a disapproving faculty when an unexpected tragedy strikes the school. With unforgettable characters and beautiful cinematography, Dead Poets Society will captivate and inspire you time and time again.
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Jan
26
As moms we need a chance to talk with other moms. Sometimes that’s with family, friends, moms groups, and playdates. Sometimes it’s online! The convenience of chatting online can be a great way to communicate and I have been lucky enough to connect with some lovely ladies. We chat each week about a motherhood related topic. We have varying viewpoints – while not all are in agreement, we are able to sit and DISCUSS rather than argue. I hope you enjoy this new feature!
Of course, it can get a little long, but I hope you take a moment to add your thoughts in the comments. I also talked previously about when you know your family is complete, which isn’t quite the same as when to try for another baby.
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Jan
26
Think back to when you were a little kid, what did you like to play with? Did you ever play “store?” I did and so did my hubby. I liked “store” better than “house” because of all the shopping! Although, due to this I foolishly thought running garage sales would be a blast. Turns out I was wrong on that one!
So anyway… toys that make noise are not always the favorites for the parents, but the Zillionz Cash Register on Amazon
