Monthly Archives: December 2011

Living Green, One Tip at a Time – (a weekly feature)

Posted on December 31, 2011 by Monica Parlee

Tip # 40 Get Back to the Basics Let’s all try to be a little greener in 2012 and get back to the basics by remembering the three “R’s”:  Reduce  Reuse  Recycle  We all need to remember that we are … Continue reading →

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~ CLOSED ~ "English Idioms And Expressions For Everyone, Yes, Even You!" by Reza Mashayekhi ~ Review & Giveaway ~

Posted on December 29, 2011 by Monica Parlee

Your reference books of synonyms, dictionaries and a thesaurus is not complete until you add this brilliant book.   Whether or not you are a native English speaker, the over 400 pages of information will definitely aid in your communication with others. … Continue reading →

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~ CLOSED ~ Luxe Box by Loose Button – Review & Giveaway

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Monica Parlee

The great people at Loose Button have sent me their December Luxe Box to review. If you are unfamiliar with Luxe Box, it is a monthly subscription service from Loose Button that delivers 4-5 deluxe-sized (and sometimes full sized) beauty samples, all in a chic … Continue reading →

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~ CLOSED ~ Sea Band Review & Giveaway

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Monica Parlee

What are Sea-Bands? Sea-Bands are acupressure bands that fit around your wrist, similar to a sweat band but with a pressure stud sewn inside. They are a low-cost, clinically proven, drug free alternative treatment for the control of nausea and vomiting. … Continue reading →

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Living Green, One Tip at a Time – (a weekly feature)

Posted on December 24, 2011 by Monica Parlee

TIP # 39 WHAT TO DO WITH ALL THAT WRAPPING PAPER??? (Photo from FreeFoto.com via Google files)  You can carefully remove it and then reuse it…let’s face it; this probably won’t be happening on Christmas morning!! Unless it’s the kind … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas to all…

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Monica Parlee

I’ve had an amazing time during this, my first year of blogging.   I want to take this opportunity to thank all of you, the readers of Older Mommy Still Yummy,  for making it so much fun.   I hope you all have … Continue reading →

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A Little Christmas Humour

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Monica Parlee

This was just sent to me and I had to share, it’s very cute!  I hope you have a wonderful Christmas filled with lots of love and happy memories, Monica

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~ CLOSED ~ Limited Edition Lancome Luxe Box by Loose Button ~ Giveaway ~

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Monica Parlee

Do you remember seeing this banner? This past month, Loose Button partnered up with Lancome Canada to create limited edition Lancôme Luxe Boxes for an exclusive contest.  Thanks to all the wonderful readers who voted for Older Mommy Still Yummy,  I was one of the lucky … Continue reading →

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~ Giveaways and a Hop ~

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Monica Parlee

Check out these great giveaways, all simple Rafflecopter entry – Brugo Mug – Review & Giveaway Open Worldwide Ends1/3  Limited Edition Lancome Luxe Box – Canada only Ends 1/11 Sit Stretch SmileYoga Book/DVD Combo Can/US Ends 1/7 Beyond Broccoli by … Continue reading →

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Yummy Christmas Recipe ~ Peanut Butter Balls ~

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Monica Parlee

There are many, many variations on this recipe and you can certainly add a few finely cut up cherries or nuts, or a 1/2 cup rice krispies; but this is how we (I should say my daughter as she’s been … Continue reading →

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