Saving money is top of almost everyone’s list right now, which is why I love that there are so many discount stores near me that I can go to when I’m shopping for holidays, birthdays, or just to get myself something special while keeping our budget intact. Two of my favorite discount stores are T.J. … Read more
All of us here at Rave Central are huge Corolle fans, and not just because they have the most adorable dolls and accessories. When we think Corolle, we think of the utmost in quality dolls that can grow with your children and become beloved members of the family. With all sorts of birthdays coming up … Read more
For many people, camping is a solitary activity, a way to get away from everything and clear your mind while out by yourself. I have always felt just the opposite, that camping is much better if you include good friends. I found that by getting rid of all the distractions of city life, you end … Read more
Many of you already know my non-negotiable rule: the only time you will ever find me wearing uncomfortable shoes is when I am a bridesmaid. That means that roughly 99.999% of the time I will be wearing comfortable shoes, and why I’m so excited about the N5 Comfort Elements collection from Naturalizer. I am extremely … Read more
As a family that travels frequently, I am always searching for items that make traveling with little ones easy and efficient. Often our travels include planes, trains, and small automobiles, so I have a special spot in my heart for items that are made with space and efficiency in mind. New on my list of … Read more
In my quest for warm clothes this past January, I remembered a brand I had seen while hubby was browsing one of the {many} local outdoors shops we frequent. Normally, I don’t do much shopping for me in those kinds of stores, with the exception of the stray water bottles or specific biking gear, but … Read more
It’s New Years resolution time again, and it’s time to break out the exercise gear to help you follow through on your 2010 goals. Since my goal is to get back into my pre-baby shape, I thought a new exercise outfit would be just the thing to get me working out consistently again and actually … Read more
I grew up in a house that had just about any beauty product you could imagine, and even though they were pretty old at the time, they were all the good professional stuff thanks to my mom’s beautician background. It was so nice to have irons, dryers, rollers and more to experiment with as my … Read more
Teva is a company that’s well known for their years of expertise and innovation in the world of sandals, but most people don’t realize that Teva also offers a full line of shoes and boots as well. Not only do they have a whole lot more than sandals, they have some of the cutest and … Read more
Every woman needs a fabulous pair of rain boots. Why? Because it rains everywhere. The Pacific Northwest, in particular, sees more than their fair share of inclement weather and rain is just a natural part of life around here. But, no matter where you are, being prepared with a great pair of comfortable rain boots … Read more