Tag Archive: Valentine’s Day

True Love

As Valentine's Day approaches, do you feel love in the air? Do you adore popping in a favorite romantic movie, or curling up to read a trusty old love story? Do you have romance in your heart? Well, the Chicken Soup folks have got you covered with their timely release of True Love: 101 Heartwarming and Humorous Stories about Dating, Romance, Love and Marriage. Read my full review of True Love at 5 Minutes for Mom, and click over and leave a comment on that post for your chance to win one of 3 copies (U.S. addresses only). Dawn is regularly showered with love from her darling husband and three adorable kids (when they're not asking her to find something). Their life and times are chronicled at my thoughts exactly.

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Cuddle Up with a Nuddle

I'm sure that you are all familiar with the new "blanket as leisurewear" concept, As Seen on TV. I have to admit, that although I am a confirmed lap blanket user, I have made fun of these commercials, mostly because of the premise. I mean, seriously -- playing backgammon while blanketed up? Is that necessary? Is using your remote control an insurmountable obstacle? When I got an email from someone asking if I'd like to try out the Nuddle, I accepted, knowing that since I am a confirmed throw blanket user, my mind might be swayed about this particular innovation. Plus, the Nuddle is the blanket to the stars with celebrity endorsements from stars such as Debra Messing, Mariska Hargitay, Jamie-Lynn Sigler, Rebecca Gayheart and more. Am I a convert? I am.

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