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Elly La Fripouille Proves that Sun-Protective Swimwear for Kids Can be Sassy and Playful

May 26, 2016 by Melissa Chapman 14 Comments

Congrats to our winner Ellen! I'm the first one to admit I don't LOVE to shop and that clearly I must be missing that shopping gene that so many women I know not only possess but live and practice on a daily basis. I think my aversion to shopping is about having to brave those very unforgiving fluorescent lights as I try on a pair of  ill-fitting jeans waiting for a miracle to happen... (i.e., … [Read more...]

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Who Will You Give Your Heart to this Holiday Season? Kimochis are the gift that keeps on giving and we have a MEGA Kimochis giveaway!

November 21, 2013 by Melissa Chapman 21 Comments

Congrats to our SIX winners who won 1 Mix pack of Feelings: Darlene, Ashley, Anna, Christy, Karen, and Theresa! Congrats to   our 3 even luckier winners of 3 Nesting Hearts : Jen, Stephanie and Laurie and Congrats to our winner of 1 Kimochis Character of choice: Karen! Anyone who knows me- or for that matter has been to my home knows one fact about me- I am OBSESSED with stuffed animals. I … [Read more...]

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Indulge your kidlets with these holidays gifts

December 1, 2011 by Melissa Chapman Leave a Comment

Pre-marriage and subsequent baby in the carriage, I considered myself tragically hip - and, yes, maybe somewhat enslaved to trendy footwear. In fact, as a New York City single twentysomething, I even went so far as to fork over one entire paycheck for a pair of Jimmy Choo stilettos. Fortunately for both my pocketbook and husband, I am currently comfortably ensconced in my role as sensible mommy, … [Read more...]

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