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Every year, we make resolutions. I think that about 50% of people actually stick with them. Here are a few tools that can help.

... Getting the Finances in Order...meet Real Simple's Finance Organizer.
An easy-to-use pocket binder with grids, layouts and hints to make creating a budget and "hopefully" sticking to it a breeze.

Shop here, http://www.realsimple.com/realsimple/product/0,25451,1180933,00.html

To purchase, click here

...Being ready for baby in any room in the house....meet Sarah Bear Baskets.
Great basket caddies, that can go from room to room and can match almost any decor. I swear by these and recommend getting at least 2 and keeping them well-stocked.

Shop here,

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As a busy mama, with a small business, full time job and 2 kids under the age of 3, I am always looking for places and opportunities to make my life and those of my clients easier. One of my favorite sites to scour is Citibabes, a NY based, family lifestyle center with indoor play area, classes and a first class boutique -- it is a must stop on your NYC tour.

But another great resource is their CitiScoop Newsletter, chock full of tips and resources, here is an excerpt of one that I thought timely to share.

Financially Fit Kids Tips

1) Teach Kids to Walk Their Talk: Decide what is really important and let kids know that their choices show their values.

2) Introduce an alternative to Stuff.

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Ok so every year, I look forward to getting the 12 Days of Christmas Cookie newsletter from Food Network.

Here's a teaser from today's newsletter. Alton Brown's Paradise Macaroons. They look seriously yummy with all that coconut, chocolate and toasted macadamia nuts.

Click here to access the recipe. Yum!

Click here to watch Alton make them.

Cross posted on http://capitolmoms.blogspot.com.
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We know the economy is a hot topic for debate now, and Capitol Moms and DC Mama want to know how you feel about it.

Is this picture an accurate description?

Share your opinion and enter to win a $200 AMEX gift certificate from DC Mama, courtesy of TodaysMama.

Click here to enter the survey and be sure to enter your email for a chance to win.

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Ok, so I admit it. I do have some label love, but I don't always love paying Label prices and here's where Gilt Groupe comes in. Luxury Labels at Sample Sale prices what's not to love, but it's an invitation only club.

Here's your invitation.

Follow the link,http://www.gilt.com/invite/teia

Accept the invitation.

Get access to some of the sweetest sales this side of a clearance rack.

Happy shopping, Teia

 

Cross posted on http://capitolmoms.blogspot.com/.
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Wednesday was date night for us. A whole night without the babies, a perfect night for laid-back leisurely eating and adult conversation.

Since we live in Arlington, we were looking to eat somewhere near by and Cassatt's came to mind. We got there around 6:30pm. The seating area was quiet, but the smells of roast chicken and something luscious met us at the door.

I found the Early Kiwi Menu, a three course dinner with a variety of options for $18.95, a great treat for me and Dear Hubby chose to go a different route, with New Zealand Mussels on corn and black beans and the dreamy Lamb Pie. I choose the Warm Beet Salad, a tasty blend of sweet, burgundy roasted beets with toasted walnuts and a
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Oh, who doesn't love luxury brands for your little one. Oodles of lush fabrics, beautiful, different shapes and styles that you just can't find at your neighborhood Target.

Here's your answer.... the invitation only, great find place for "mommy, baby and child" The Mini Social and we've brought an exclusive deal that will grant you access to club and $10 off of your first purchase by entering DCMAMA10 at the checkout line.

This week's sales include Babysusu, Nest, and Babylicious. Coming soon are Petunia Pickle Bottom, Umi Shoes and Neige.

To join the club and receive your treat, enter DCMAMA10 when you visit http://theminisocial.com/

Cross posted on http://capitolmoms.blogspot.com/.
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Over the last couple of months, I have been looking for ways to entertain my little ones while sharing my love for food and cooking while not feeling like I've been sucked into the Kiddie-ville land of random ball shaped foods.

Recently, we received a copy of Kitchen Playdates by Lauren Deen (Chronicle Books). It's a beautiful book with bright, detailed pictures and clear, detailed instructions. As a cookbook aficionado, I loved it, but after trying it realized that some of the recipes are a tad expensive and a touch too-exotic and "adult" for my little ones, 2 year old and 10 months. So I tried the recipes out on some of my favorite mamas and papas and they were hits!

Kitchen Playdates is

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Capitol Moms and See Kai Run have come together for a great Fall giveaway in honor of the change of seasons and the recent launch of their new Smaller line. To see previous CM coverage, click here

Here's how you what you could win:

Here's how you win:
Send an email to info@capitolmoms.org (info(AT)capitolmoms.org) with "See Kai Run" in the subject line. Tell Capitol Moms your favorite Fall Family Activity. Be sure to include your mailing address, desired size and contact information.

See more of their line and shop at http://www.seekairun.com/

Good luck!

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Teia Collier, founder of Capitol Moms Motherhood Resource Service, has joined forces with the Today's Mama family to launch DC Mama coming live and in full force on November 10, 2008.

We look forward to celebrating Motherhood with monthly events, local mom-prenuer spotlights, exclusive partnerships, sales and deals with local and national shops and boutiques, exclusive family finds for the area that are sure to make DC sparkle. Look for The DC Mama Handbook coming in the fall of 2009.

To learn more, visit http://www.dcmama.com/

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