Spilling the Beans

Back-to-school preparations always gave me the jitters, as the usual anxieties took hold. Would I make new friends? Would I like my teachers? Luckily, the process of getting my brand new pencils and sneakers provided some real comfort - it made me feel ready. It was also fun to have a few new things to [...]

Let the shopping begin! This weekend Massachusetts is bringing back the Tax Free Holiday - a weekend with no sales tax on any item under $2500. This is good news for consumers looking to support local businesses and save some money at the same time. The 6.25% savings is a pretty nice gift from the [...]

In honor of our birthday, we’re giving away seven great prizes today - six plus one for good luck. Here’s the run down:
Go Gaga Slide

We love these bags almost as much as we love Jill Cartwright, the incredibly warm, friendly woman behind the company. The wide, stretchy strap distributes the weight of the bag nicely [...]

Some of my earliest memories involve sitting at the piano next to my mother. She could play beautifully, and I remember wishing I could make music like that. In spite of my musical upbringing (and an avid love of singing), I was tragically inept at playing the piano — a severe handicap as a music [...]

The ABC Show is moving from Las Vegas to Louisville starting in 2011. They’ve reached a two-year contract with a three-year option. The city is abuzz with the news, with the mayor proclaiming that this was the biggest trade show announcement in his 20 years as mayor. The economic impact on the city is estimated [...]

Congratulations to Sandee T. who won our drawing for the Valco Astro high chair. We use random.org to generate our winners for giveaways, so we’re always curious to see who takes home the prize. We were tickled to learn that Sandee isn’t only a local, but she’s also one of the women behind Perfecting Expecting, [...]