Monthly Archives: November 2011

Dec/Jan 2012 issue

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Have you seen the Dec/Jan issue of MOM Magazine in the Mid-Valley? Find these stories, plus much more!

Cover MOM Shelley Merrill - How does she do it?

Head to toe - Samaritan Health Services - Taking care of your whole self

Birth stories - Unique tales from our readers

Holiday gift guide - Great gifts for mom and the kids!

Food - Holiday gift jars

About home style - Budget Blinds - Decorating tips for the season

Get Moving! - The Little Gym - Kids on the move

Speaking from experience - an OB/GYN shares her advice - Corvallis Clinic

Mr. MOM - Bruce Madsen, M.D., shares his parenting perspective

SuperDAD - Jeff Buresh is SuperDAD!

 

The great toy giveaway

The magic of Christmas morning. The magic of The Toy Factory!

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The Toy Factory is giving away a $25 gift certificate, just in time for Christmas. For your chance to win, just answer this question in the comments section below:

Is Christmas morning more magical as a child or as a mom?

Click here to comment.

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Be sure to check out both locations of The Toy Factory. Twice the fun, twice the toys!

442 SW 2nd St., Downtown Corvallis
222 1st Ave W, Downtown Albany

One winner will be chosen by random drawing from the comment entries, and announced at noon on December 14, 2011 on the MOM Blog. All entries must be made before 11:59 p.m. on December 13, 2011.

 

Handmade Gift Bows

Get the look of expensive packages wrapped in no time and for little money. Top your gifts with beautiful handmade bows. Bows add polish to packages, wreaths and all kinds of holiday decorating. Just keep some of your favorite satin and wire-rimmed ribbon on-hand and you'll be a package pro in no time.

Red package bow

Pom-Pom Bow
These large and gorgeous bows add polish to packages, wreaths and decorations. Follow these five steps to craft beautiful, full bows.

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Tiered Treasure
Use three widths of ribbon to make this tiered bow. Match the colors of your gift wrapping paper to the ribbons for a tailored finish. This easy-to-make bow adds a delicate touch to any gift. In two easy steps, you can make your own tiered bow.

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Colorful Addition
A spin on a traditional bow, two colors ofribbon add a creative touch.

 

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Tailored Bow
A modern, chunky spin the classic bow, you can make this tailored bow in two easy steps.

 

For more amazing wrapping ideas, visit www.bhg.com.

 

Merry Maids giveaway - Judy Vian

Congratulations, Judy Vian!

You are the winner of the Merry Maids giveaway. We'll be in touch so you can coordinate claiming your wonderful gift.

 

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Cool gifts for kids

It's that time again - I'm making my shopping lists to prepare for the upcoming months. One cool new thing I have on my list for a stocking stuffer is this mini marshmallow shooter from the Marshmallow Fun Company - I just know my kids will love them.

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What fun/unique things will your kids be getting this holiday seasons? Comment below and we will randomly select one person on December 9th to win a mini marshmallow shooter just in time to stuff in a stocking.