Name, Michelle Hollomon Where do you Live? Sammamish, WA (near Seattle) Age, 39 Kids Addison-girl-10 & Evelyn-girl-8 What are 1-3 of your favorite products (either personal or child-oriented)? Trader Joes Lavender Sugar Scrub, Wine bottle opener, and Loreal’s Spray Tan for my ever whitening face in the Seattle dark months. What’s for dinner? Oh my gosh… tonight? It’s Saturday night [Continue Reading]
Pink Eye, a Natural Remedy
Posted On: 02. 10. 13
My kids are both on the tail end of suffering from pink eye, pretty much in four eyes. Interestingly, our pediatrician didn’t immediately prescribe antibiotic eye drops; their cases were mild. Instead, she suggested we use tea bags, either white or black, placing the steeped bags on their eyes for a few minutes 2-3 times [Continue Reading]
Happy New Year, 5 weeks late
Posted On: 02. 08. 13
In keeping with the “I’m very behind theme” I wanted to wish you all a Happy New Year. Whoooo Whooo toasting with you! I’ve been thinking a lot off and on for months about intentions (which you likely know is the new buzz word for resolutions). It really just purposefully thinking about something often [Continue Reading]
Christmas, just a month late.
Posted On: 01. 26. 13
December was a fun but crazy month, with a trip to FL, a 5 year old birthday, party hosting and more. Which is one of the reason why I have been hibernating from Cirque. So, here I am sharing our Christmas, in January. Here are a few photos. I saved the best for last (yeah, [Continue Reading]
Part 6: The Best Toys, from Santa (last but not least)
Posted On: 12. 11. 12
Here are all 5-star gifts for the kids on your list (or Santa’s). Many of these toys come from HearthSong.com (oops, I mean, Santa’s workshop!) Shipping is $4.95 for all orders over $50. Connectigons, $26.98 full set, or smaller smiley face set on sale $8.99 http://www.hearthsong.com/connectagons-creative-building-sets_p9071.html http://www.hearthsong.com/connectagons-happy-faces_p3430.html Butterfly Nurseries, $29.98 This is an award winning [Continue Reading]
Part 5: More Favorite Gifts: for teachers/friends and him
Posted On: 12. 11. 12
Here are a few gift ideas for girlfriends/teachers, your guy and more… Personalized Stationary $15 http://www.etsy.com/listing/62668963/ornamental-side-personalized-stationary?ref=sr_gallery_10&ga_search_query=personalized+stationery&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_page=2&ga_search_type=all $13 http://www.etsy.com/listing/78603919/personalized-note-cards-stationery-set?ref=correlated_featured A journal, $9.95 To encourage personal reflections, creativity and setting intentions for the new year. http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/product/shopsale-gift/25806910.jsp Fluer de Le tote, sale $15 Perfect for a mom on the go, or for a quick shopping trip. http://www.ballarddesigns.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/icon-tote/collections/bring-home-ballard/245273?defattrib=&defattribvalue=&listIndex=6&redirect=y Now, [Continue Reading]
What to Wear to Your Holiday Party
Posted On: 12. 11. 12
I have fallen in love with JCP.com for special occasion and work wear. The prices and quality are generally outstanding. Shipping is free over $50, or under $50 ship for free to the store near you. If something doesn’t work out simply return it to the store, no messing with shipping. It’s perfect for [Continue Reading]
Part 4: My Favorite Things: Gifts for Cooking and Gatherings
Posted On: 12. 10. 12
Here you will see some of my favorite items for the cooks in my family (including me!) and some ideas for a family game or movie night gift set. Small red and white striped bowl, $3.95 I LOVE these little red bowls (good for kid-sized portions or treats, etc). I want 6. : – ) http://www.crateandbarrel.com/striped-4.75-individual-bowl/s413577 [Continue Reading]
Part 3: Even More of My Favorite Things
Posted On: 12. 09. 12
Part three of my favorite gift ideas for family, friends and even me (yes, it’s just fine to tell people what items are on your wish-list!). Lettered Coffee Mugs (so you don’t mix up mugs) -brillant and beautiful, $10 Pair a mug or two with your favorite ground or whole bean coffee, or a stack [Continue Reading]
Part 2: A Few More of My Favorite Things!
Posted On: 12. 08. 12
For those who are still in need of a few unique gift ideas (gifts to buy for others or to suggest to others for yourself!), here is Part 2 of ‘My favorite things.’ (Are the words, ’girls in white dresses, with blue satin sashes…’ stuck in your head too? Ha ha.) I’ll post more of my [Continue Reading]
