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Life is what you make of it, why not make it fun? Add a little magic to everyday family life. Craft ideas, recipes, product reviews and giveaways, my random musings, household tips, etc. - all the little pieces add up to make My Charmed Life, and I
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Holiday Gift Pick: Talkin\' Sid The Science Kid (Giveaway)
Sid the Science Kid continues to be one of the most watched shows in our house. Jake can't get enough of the ever-inquisitive Sid's scientific adventures. The show engages preschoolers natural curiousity, encouraging them to explore the world aroun...
More Winners! Zhu Zhu Pets, Macy\'s, Winter\'s Tail and Little Music Lovers
It's always so much fun to draw a new round of winners. I feel like Santa today! Congratulations to the following winners...Winter's Tail for Nintendo DS#3 - collyn23#184 - jsc123Zhu Zhu Pets Hamster and Slide/Ramp#580 - Heather$50 Macy's Gift Card...
Battle the Bug with Kleenex Anti-Viral and Visa Gift Card Giveaway
One thing I make sure never to run out of around here is Kleenex - especially at this time of year. Having a teacher as a husband, our family is exposed to all kinds of germs and you never know when the next bug will hit. Whether you’re a parent,...
Holiday Gift Pick: Little Music Lovers - Review and Giveaway
Just in time for the holidays, Universal Music Classical has released Little Music Lovers, a series of four CDs aimed at introducing classical music to babies and toddlers.Little Music Lovers: BeethovenMake the most of story time - add a soundtrack t...
Hosting a Holiday Cookie Exchange with Wilton + Giveaway
Baking and spending time with family and friends - two of my favorite things about the holidays. This year I'll be combining the two by hosting a cookie exchange. I've been a guest at several of these events in past years, but this will be the fir...
Holiday Gift Pick: Zhu Zhu Pets - Review and Giveaway
Every year when the holidays roll around, there seems to be a hot toy that everybody wants, but isn't always easy to come by. This year, Zhu Zhu Pets are one of these hot toys. Zhu Zhu Pets are realistic looking, interactive, plush hamsters. Why ...
Giveaway: Winter\'s Tail for Nintendo DS
Video games top many a child's wish list. Wouldn't it be nice if they were all educational as well as entertaining? Just in time for the holidays, Crave Entertainment has announced the release of Winter's Tail for Nintendo DS.Game Description: Take...
Celebrating 1000 - FamilyFun Giveaway!
My Charmed Life hit a big milestone recently - 1000 followers! I appreciate each and every one of you and thought a giveaway would be a fun way to celebrate.There are plenty of things I like to blog about, but my personal favorites are crafts (espe...
Weekly Winners
Here is the latest round of giveaway winners!PlasmaCar#191 - alwaysatryinMacy's#181 - MeredithJoshua Bell CD#4 - rubynrebaYoplait Kids#44 - Stuff Smart#13 - KristieAll winners have been e-mailed and have 48 hours to reply and claim their prize.Going ...
Yoplait Kids Less Sugar More Fun Giveaway
To say that my kids love yogurt would be an understatement. I could serve it three times a day with no complaints. Yoplait is our brand of choice, but I had never purchased the Kids varieties until given the opportunity to sample it through My Blo...
Joshua Bell: At Home With Friends - Review and Giveaway
While I can certainly appreciate classical music, I have never taken much time to explore the genre. I was unfamiliar with the music of Joshua Bell when his latest CD, At Home With Friends, arrived in my mailbox. Have I been living under a rock? A...
You Could Be a Winner
Lots of winners to announce today! Before we get to that - have you entered the current giveaways?Belle Announcements $50 Gift Certificate Giveaway - Ends 10/20Don't miss this one - beautiful custom photo holiday cards, stationery and more.Other Cur...
Come Together with Macy\'s to Help Fight Hunger + Giveaway
Macy's has launched a new campaign for hunger awareness and fundraising this fall. Come Together aims to provide meals to 10 million people suffering from hunger. Macy's has teamed up with their celebrity designers including Martha Stewart, Jessic...
A Not-so-Scary Halloween Giveaway
Do you sew? Do you love Halloween? If so I have a big treat for you today - one lucky reader will win a bundle of Halloween themed downloads from YouCanMakeThis.com, valued at $50!For those of you not familiar with YCMT, it is a must-see site for ...
Your Songs by Harry Connick Jr. - Review & Giveaway
There's something about Harry. No, wait, there are a lot of things about Harry. He can sing, of course. He's also an accomplished pianist, composer, actor in both big screen and stage roles, and hey, he's pretty easy on the eyes! On his new albu...
Holiday Greetings from Belle Announcements: Review & Giveaway
One of my favorite things about the holidays is reconnecting with friends and family that we may have lost touch with over the busy year. Don't you love it when the first card of the holiday season shows up in your mailbox? I sure do, though it usua...
Snack & Play Travel Tray Review & Giveaway
Thirty seconds. That's about how long it takes from the time we pull out of the driveway to the moment Jake drops the car or other toy du jour onto the floor and then the whining begins. The Snack & Play Travel Tray from Star Kids was designed ...
Winners: Amano Chocolate and Hotslings
Soon to be enjoying some delicious Amano Chocolate:#155 - mom2gabnnatBabywearing in style with their choice of Hotslings:#119 - MariannaCongratulations to both of you! Didn't win this time? Be sure to enter the current giveaways (you'll find a list...
Winter's Tail: How One Little Dolphin Learned to Swim Again - Giveaway
Two things I loved as a kid: reading and dolphins. That's why I'm happy to tell you about this new non-fiction release from Scholastic, Winter's Tail: How One Little Dolphin Learned to Swim Again. I'm can't wait to read it with Jake, we'll share ou...
Permission Slips - Giveaway
Sherri Shepherd, co-host of The View on ABC, is the author of Permission Slips: Every Woman's Guide to Giving Herself a Break.Publisher's Description:Covering topics such as "It's Jesus or Jail," "Marriage, the Hard Way," "Children: The Gift You Can'...
Super Why Toys from Learning Curve: Review & Giveaway
If you've been following along lately, you probably already know that I'm a big fan of PBS Kids. I've grown to count on them for quality, educational programming. Jake and I may not agree on how much television he should be allowed to watch in a da...
Winner - Temple Touch Thermometer
Congrats to the winner of the ReliOn Temple Touch Thermometer#95 - CindyThank you to all who entered - don't forget to check out the current giveaways (see left sidebar for list)!A full list of giveaway winners can be found here....
SafetyTat Giveaway Winners
Here are the winners of the SafetyTat giveaway, who will each receive a sampler pack of safety tattoos:#6 - moushka#22 - FDP 4 Life#11 - risingphoenix73Congratulations to all three of you, be sure to check your e-mail and claim your prize.Don't forge...
Keeping Baby Close With Hotslings: Review & Giveaway
It seems there are almost as many babywearing options these days as there are reasons to wear your baby. I love the closeness it allows and the calming affect it often has on a fussy baby. I've personally used a front carrier and a wrap style carr...
Amano Artisan Chocolate Review & Giveaway
When it comes to chocolate, I've always been fairly easy to please. With the exception of some flavored wax concoctions that tend to show up around Easter masquerading as chocolate, just about any chocolate is a good thing in my book. Yet there is ...
ReliOn Temple Touch Thermometer Review & Giveaway
I'm ready for fall! Bring on the cooler temperatures, autumn colors and scents, Halloween and of course hockey season. So much to look forward to, but with three little ones in the house I'm also preparing for cold/flu season. Is there any hope of...
LIVE Giveaway - Imagination Movers (CLOSED)
GIVEAWAY CLOSED - Congrats to #123 - Heather!Are you ready to rock hop? I've got just the thing to get you started! I have an unclaimed copy of the Imagination Movers latest CD "For Those About to Hop" that needs a good home.Comments will open tod...
My Tot Clock Review & Giveaway
What do I miss the most about my life before kids? I think it would have to be sleep. Something I once took for granted has become just a fuzzy memory. Night wakings are to be expected with an infant, but what can be done about the toddler or pres...
Teething Bling by Smart Mom: Review & Giveaway
Jewelry and babies don't mix. That is the conclusion I had come to over the past three years. Everything is fair game for yanking and chewing in the eyes of a teething baby. Throw in another teething baby? Forget about it. My jewelry box hasn't ...
Queasy Pops and Drops Review & Giveaway
Me and nausea go way back. Oh the memories...riding in the back seat along winding roads on an afternoon drive, one too many rides on the Teacups at Disneyland, whale watching not long after I started dating my husband. I was one of the lucky ones...
