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AngelaWLaFon says "Le Creuset: Nothing but the best for my Thanksgiving stuffing" about Le Creuset Stoneware Baking Dishes

AngelaWLaFon — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 07:31:11 GMT

Le Creuset Stoneware Baking Dishes

Le Creuset Stoneware Baking Dishes aren't your grandmother's casserole dishes! My Grandmother's cooking is fabulous, and I think I am a pretty good cook too but one thing I have going for me is my Le Creuset Stoneware Baking Dishes.

I have Le Creuset rectangular baking dishes that are perfect for:

Thanksgiving stuffing

Casseroles

Sheet Cakes

I have Le Creuset smaller oval baking dishes that are perfect for:

side dishes

downsizing left overs

appetizers like crab dip

I have Le Creuset small rectangular baking dishes that are perfect for:

gift loafs of zuchinni bread

rice pudding for two

small sides like cranberry sauce

And oh so much more. These are just a few examples to get the wheels turning.

Le Creuset baking dishes come in a variety of colors. I have deep reds, bright blues and classic pea greens. (I am sure Le Creuset has their own fancy names for their colors. This are just my own take on the hues.)

I like Le Creuset baking dishes because...

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AngelaWLaFon says "Vera Bradley Paprika Tote: I love this new Vera tote bag!" about Vera Bradley Paprika Tote

AngelaWLaFon — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 07:30:19 GMT

Vera Bradley Paprika Tote

I really like the look, feel and design of Vera Bradley bags. I think her fabric patterns can work for both classic or trendy looks. I have a Vera Bradley cosmetic bag that was a gift for Mother's Day- sweet! I also have a knock off back pack style bag but as far as Vera Bradley purses and totes go, I've just admired other people's- a lot.

True story:

I saw the Vera Bradley Paprika Tote in a magazine. Love the look, loved the color for fall and even loved the name since I am a big time Paprika user in the kitchen. Macaroni and cheese, deviled eggs - they all need a little Paprika.

Still, would I have put this at the top of my wish list when I have more practical needs? Who knows now because... I won it! Yes, I won it at a fundraiser for the library which I am sure was some good karma for accrueing and paying my library fines without quibbling.

Now that I have a Vera Bradley tote, what do I really think of it?

I love it!

It's an almost square design...

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AngelaWLaFon says "Carter's Just One Year Blanket: 2 sides, oh so soft & oh so warm" about Carter's Sweet Baby Blanket

AngelaWLaFon — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 07:29:28 GMT

Carter's Just One Year Baby Blankets

Baby blankets are just one of those baby items that are a most have all year round but they can be oh so sweet too.

Our prized baby blankets were hand made, whether crocheted, knitted or quilted but some of our most practical and enjoyed were either from Disney or from Carter's Just One Year. Carter's makes many styles of baby blankets but my favorite is the Carter's Just One Year 2 sided fleece blanket.

What does 2 sided fleece mean?

This Carter's Just One Year blanket has a soft, soft plush fleece on side and a warm, warm pile fleece on the other. One reminds you of a soft plush toy and the other reminds you of the fuzzy and warm fleece jackets by Patagonia.

Of course we want all blankets to be soft to baby's skin but this soft blanket feels great on the parent's or caregiver's arms too.

If I am just swaddling for comfort, I use the plush side next to baby but if I need to keep baby warm, I put the pile fleece inside. Either way, baby and I both...

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AngelaWLaFon says "Clore Dining Room Chairs: Made in the U.S.A., last 4 generations" about Clore Dining Room Chairs

AngelaWLaFon — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 07:14:13 GMT

Clore Dining Room Chairs

eaclore.com

E.A. Clore is has been making furniture right here in Virginia since 1830. We've been slowly upgrading our furniture, one room a year and trying to buy furniture that is made in the U.S.A.

When it came time to buy dining room chairs and bar stools, we wanted Clore chairs. They are classic and so well made. We'd visited many homes that had Clore chairs that had been owned and used for decades and they still had an amazing look and function too.

Clore chairs are custom made from hardwoods. You can choose from walnut, cherry, oak or mahogany. These are not wood finishes. They are real wood chairs.

We chose: 2 captains chairs for the "heads of the table" with arms, 6 traditional ladder back chairs and bar stools, 4 with backs and 2 without for versatility. My favorite addition from the Clore dining room chairs is the youth chair.

What is a youth chair?

Parents well know that the point in time that comes when a child no longer needs a high chair...

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AngelaWLaFon says "Revlon ColorStay Liquid Eye Pen: It STAYS so apply carefully!" about Revlon ColorStay Eyeliner

AngelaWLaFon — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:32:52 GMT

Revlon ColorStay Liquid Eye Pen

I guess when you've been wearing make up for two decades you go through phases. Black liquid eye liner, often applied with something that looked like a tiny paint brush was popular in the eighties. I was turned off for two reasons. A) So many people OVER did it. B) I didn't seem to have the coordination to apply it correctly.

Maybe I have a steadier hand now. Maybe I am just no longer in a rush. Likely, it is the improvement in the applicator that makes this liquid eyeliner a success for me.

I am not an everyday eye liner wearer. In my makeup bag, I have one Revlon eyeliner pencil, one Mary Kay eyeliner and one Clinique eyeliner. This seems like over kill but they are all different colors with different features but what none if them were was BOLD. A few months ago we were headed out for big time celebration with many friends old and new. A new dress and a babysitter and this mama wanted something a little more dramatic for the evening. ...

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AngelaWLaFon says "Bath & Body Works Cool Citrus Basil: I like this scent a lot!" about Bath & Body Works Cool Citrus Basil Body Lotion

AngelaWLaFon — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 18:38:28 GMT

Bath & Body Works

Cool Citrus & Basil Body Lotion

I am a big believer in moisturizing, especially this time of year when we are using wood heat that just sucks the moisture out of your skin. I like to keep lotions on my desk, in my car, in my purse, in the bathroom, in the bedroom... everywhere I might be. I am also a scent lover but I tend to shy away from sweet and fruity or heavy floral scents.

Cool Citrus Basil isn't a name that just jumped out at me as being a must try scent. I do love the scent of fresh basil when I am preparing a homemade pizza or tomato sauce but in a lotion? Really? I was surprised. The scent of basil is there but subtle and the combination with the fresh citrus scent is really appealing to me.

I like Bath & Body Works body lotions in general. They are rich and never greasy but they are not a healing dry skin lotion. I use them as a general lotion when I want to moisturize skin that is already in good shape and enjoy a nice scent.

Bath & Body Works...

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AngelaWLaFon says "Best Christmas Movies: Have yourself a merry little movie..." about Best Christmas Holiday Movies

AngelaWLaFon — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 05:13:23 GMT

"It's the most wonderful time of year!" (for a movie!)

Christmas is coming, the goose is getting fat and it's a great time to make some popcorn or hot chocolate or both and curl up on the couch with your family. There are many great Christmas movies for families, including the classics It's a Wonderful Life (1946) and Miracle on 34th Street (1947) but here is an eclectic list of our favorite Christmas movies in no particular order.

Best Family Christmas Movies: Our family's favorites

The Polar Express, 2004

I loved the book, The Polar Express and I love what Tom Hanks did with this movie. Join a brother and sister on The Polar Express on Christmas Eve for a journey through the magic of Christmas. Do you believe? Can you hear the Christmas bells?

A Charlie Brown Christmas, 1965

Just hearing the music to this one makes me smile. A Charlie Brown Christmas still has it. Kids still love it and it is just as good as you remember. Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the holdiays...

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AngelaWLaFon says "Green Toys Recycled Tea Set: Have a true "green" tea party." about Green Green Recycled Tea Set

AngelaWLaFon — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 04:17:23 GMT

Green Toys Tea Set

Tea sets are a classic toy enjoyed for pretend play and real tea parties as well. We've had several different tea sets from the Fisher Price musical tea set to china tea sets and we've enjoyed them all but this Green Toys Tea Set is extra special.

The Green Toys tea set is made from recycled milk jugs so it is an eco-friendly toy. It was neat to be able to show my kids the rewards of their recycling efforts.

The Green Toys Tea Set:

The Green Toys tea set has 17 pieces. There are cups, saucers and spoons for serving four and plus the sugar and creamer. The tea set pieces are really a nice size. They are child sized but not minis. The set comes in attractive muted pastel colors. It's simple and not so "girly" that little boys will shy away from it.

The best part is that the Green Toys tea set is food-safe for real tea parties. We are having lots of fun together as a family having tea parties with real mint leaves and slices of lemon. There really is...

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