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These are the participants for the 2013 calendar giveaway I ran last week: I asked Alf to pick a number, and he chose…

When I invited my buddy Ron to my husband’s rainbow birthday tea party, he said to me: Alf likes rainbows!? Not particularly. Here’s the whole truth: I wanted to eat a rainbow cake, was too afraid to try baking it myself, and I needed an excuse to buy one. No surprises for Alf this year [...]

* This giveaway is closed. We’ll be picking a new owner for our books really soon! * Layla and Z’s party is tomorrow, and I’m expecting that we’ll be showered with love and affection and even a few presents, even though we said none were necessary! So I’d like to give a little something back: [...]

Today, I’m taking a short break from party blogging to announce the winner of the “Make The World A Better Place” giveaway sponsored by JED Packs! After some thought, JED Packs has picked blogging mom PC to win the snack pouch of her choice. Hope this makes it a happier Monday for you, PC; you’ll [...]

We have a giveaway today thanks to mom Shereen, who runs the online store JED Packs! JED Packs was born out of the sheer desire to do something for myself. With three kids under the age of 5, much of my life, decisions, and work revolves around them. While I do enjoy being a mom, [...]

Mummy Angeline, who shared this photo: I shortlisted a couple of entries and Adeline (who’s sponsoring the prize) had the final pick. Here’s what she had to say: It’s a nice serene shot of the baby. It speaks of a happy kind of tranquility and how peaceful you will feel when you watch your little [...]

* Update: This contest is closed. * I‘ve received more entries for the photo challenge I put up over the weekend, and I’m loving all the pictures and tips. (Click here if you missed the earlier entries.) Thank you so much for joining in, everyone!

It’s your lucky day today, because photography buff and crafty mommy Adeline is giving away ONE handmade heart pendant to the winner of an easy and fun photo challenge that we came up with! Here’s how you can join in: #1 Pick a picture (shot by you) of something you love (preferred width: min. 575 [...]

I had to pick a giveaway winner today: Layla’s bunking at her gran’s and Alf wasn’t around so there was only one person left to do the job. I don’t know why I thought this was going to be easy. Let’s just say we didn’t get a winner (and a photo) on the first go: [...]

* UPDATE: This giveaway is now closed. Will announce the winner soon! * I‘m all for preloved, especially when it comes to baby gear. My friends have generously showered me with bagloads of almost-new or gently used stuff for both my kids, and for years I’ve tried to give a little back by holding decluttering [...]