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Do you know what to wear this spring?

by Jayme on April 24, 2012 · 0 comments

I had the privilege of learning about the top spring fashion trends straight from the well-known Tide PODS spokesman: celebrity stylist and fashion designer, Carson Kressley!  He offered his best advice to give you confidence and ideas when supplementing or overhauling your wardrobe this season. Spring 2012: Fashion Tips from Carson Kressley 1. The overwhelming fashion [...]

Treasure Hunt Ideas: Simple steps for planning a fun-filled activity!

April 3, 2012

Whether you’re planning a traditional egg hunt for Easter, a themed treasure hunt for a birthday party, or a creative rainy-day activity, solving corny clues and racing around to find hiding places is fun for all ages! Feel free to use these printable treasure hunt clues to create a hunt for your kids and listen to our [...]

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How to get excellent customer service when you have a complaint!

March 16, 2012

Over the last few weeks, I have been contacting many of the companies that manufacture many of the products that I purchase.  I have had to contact the companies due to concerns or issues that I had with the products (leaky bags, defective packaging, etc.) but I also try to contact companies just to thank [...]

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Toddler Travel Tips

March 13, 2012

Traveling with little ones can often be stressful for both the kids and the parents, but with a little planning and some creativity, that dreaded 4 hour drive can become a fun bonding time for everyone. Travel Tips One of the best tips I ever received was to put together surprise packages.  You can prepare [...]

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Greenwashing Alert: Do you read product ingredients?

March 3, 2012

A recent episode of CBC marketplace on Lousy Labels inspired a conversation among fellow My Real Review writer, Jayme, and myself. You see, I read labels diligently. I have reviewed hundreds of products and scrutinized countless lists of ingredients. Because of my endometriosis, I avoid chemicals and opt for more natural solutions. I understand that not [...]

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