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KSW Style File – Fall Edition 2009

by Stacy on October 15, 2009

Last week, KSW unveiled a few new FREE services being offered to our readers. In case you weren’t quite sure what we were talking about … here’s a sneak peek at one type of the goodies that are in store for you.

We’ll be creating looks just like these customized just for YOU. Consider us your personal stylists, so sit back, enjoy some more free time with your family and let us do the shopping. To take advantage of this FREE service, read the full details or send us a quick email, tweet, or facebook page and we’ll get started on your new looks right away.

I’d consider myself more of a bookworm than a night owl these days… I find myself opting for trips to Barnes & Noble (with my kids) as opposed to glitzy nights on the town (without them). It works for me, and I love this life. I also love the comfy new wardrobe pieces I’m starting to acquire for this lifestyle. {I’ve never confessed how much of a cheapskate I am when it comes to spending money on myself. I’ll bet you’d be surprised at how affordable most of these looks will be. Wondering about the adorable owl coin purse?? I’d use him to keep some spending money just for me … Chai Latte anyone?}

You and Your Family are bound to go on several outdoor outings {pumpkin patches, apple orchards, haunted houses, hayrides, football games, etc} this season, so why shouldn’t you have an outfit that’s perfect to wear for all of these trips? Timeless classics that still feel as comfortable as your typical weekend wear, you’ll be able to wear these pieces for years to come.

Here is a great look for Mom’s planning on trick-or-treating this year. The jeans and sweatshirt with the tank are comfy and carefree, yet still presentable enough to meet with your neighbors. The shoes make all the walking you’ll be doing seem easy … and BEST OF ALL they’re eco-friendly!
The necklace and earrings add a little bling to your look and the jacket is light weight and has good pockets with buttons closures to hold your keys, your phone, your ID, and whatever else you’ll undoubtedly end up needing.

KSW wishes you a great night out with your Kids!!!

~ These looks are all part of the KSW group on ShopStyle. You can find links to all of the items pictured above by clicking on the images or by checking out our group. We’d love for you to join our ShopStyle group and even add a few looks of your own. Who knows, maybe you’ll see one of your own creations featured in an upcoming KSW Style File

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KSW At Your Service

by Stacy on October 5, 2009

I thought it was about time we try something a little bit different here at KSW. Something fun for everyone ~ a tad indulgent ~ call it a KSW Guilty Pleasure, if you will. For the next several months, I have decided to offer some FREE services to my readers. Thats right, FREE. No strings attached. We could all use something FREE right about now, right?

Option 1: FREE Kids Room or Nursery Inspiration Board

Expecting a little one or thinking of changing your nursery into a big kid room? Why not let KSW help you design your new space FOR FREE! All you have to do is give us a starting point for your design. This could be a favorite color, a wall color you already have, a piece of furniture, a theme or even your child’s favorite TV show or stuffed animal. We’ll take it from there and work with you to create the space of your dreams within your chosen budget.

Examples of our inspiration boards: Nursery or Toddler Room

Option 2: FREE Personal Stylist Services

Find it literally impossible to shop for yourself these days? Do you have a hard time dressing your new body type after kids? No problem! Tell me a bit about yourself – your daily activities, your personal style, your favorite stores, your clothing budget and I’ll whip up a few fantastic new looks to take you through Fall & Winter.

Examples of Stylist Services: Colorful, Yet Comfortable , Weekend with Kids

Option 3: FREE Personal Shopper

Have a ton of folks to shop for this holiday season? Do you get a headache just thinking about it? Allow KSW to take a little pressure off of you this holiday season … send us an email telling us a bit about who you’re shopping for, your preferences {handmade, eco-friendly, etc} and the price range you’re willing to spend, then sit back, put your feet up, and leave the shopping to us. We’ll send you three great gift ideas and you can choose the one that best suits your needs. Go on, give it a try ~ what have you got to lose besides some hard to find quality time with your family this holiday season.

Examples of our Personal Shopping Services: Easter , Valentine’s Day, Earth Day

There you have it ~ three fabulous, fun, FREE services at your disposal. To take advantage of one or ALL of these service, just sent us an email, leave a comment on this post, or type a message on our FB discussion boards. We’ll feature the final outcome with our readers so everyone can benefit from these FREE services. I can’t wait to see what you guys have in store for me. Go ahead, give it a try.

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Fun Father’s Day Crafts

by Stacy on June 14, 2009

These Lego cufflinks are the perfect gift for your Big Kid at Heart Dad (via HGTV)

For a quick and simple Father’s Day gift, try printing your own Photo Cubes from Tabblo

Loving this tiny toolbox craft from AlphaMom, perfect for holding nuts and bolts

A simple shot of the kids in Daddy’s Shoes is a MUST-DO this year – a brilliant idea from Full House and Sunshine & Shade Photography

I’ve seen tons of these cute shirt cards from Martha popping up on the web

Dad will adore this personalized toolbox from BHG. Fill it with the tiny toolboxes from AlphaMom for even more CUTE appeal

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5 Fun for FREE Activities

by Stacy on June 2, 2009

Five fun, FREE activities to try with your kids … more ideas coming soon …

1. Let ‘er rip, tear, and cut
Children LOVE the shredding sound paper makes, the feel of crinkling pages between their fingers, and the act of cutting from old magazines. Put your old magazines to good use while providing hours of fun for your toddlers.

Age Appropriate: 6 months & up ~ Shredding & tearing for younger children, save the cutting for 2 & up

2. Flashlight games
Turn off the lights, close the blinds, grab a flashlight, and lie back on the floor for a rockin’ light show with your little ones. Dance the light beam along the ceiling and walls, babies will stare in delight while toddlers giggle with glee. On rainy days try a game of flashlight tag or shadow puppets to burn off some of that toddler energy.

Age Appropriate: 3 months & up

3. It’s a plane!
Check with your local airport to see whether it has an observation tower – or a room with huge windows where your toddler can watch planes take off and land. Bring along some lunch and enjoy the show.

Age Appropriate: 2 & up

4. Bathing in the pink
Or the green, or the blue… A few drops of food coloring go a long way toward making bath time something special. It’s especially fun to mix colors together, to make special shades like purple, turquoise, or orange. Don’t worry, a few drops of food coloring diluted in a tub of water won’t dye your child’s skin.

Age Appropriate: 2 & up

5. Camp in
Wait for a dark and dreary day. Now suggest that you go camping – in your family room. Make a “tent” with sheets and blankets draped over chairs. If you have sleeping bags, dig them out – or just create some bedrolls with blankets and pillows. Tell stories and sing songs around an imaginary fire. And when the lights go out, make a beautiful galaxy appear on the ceiling of your tent by shining a flashlight through a colander.

Age Appropriate: 3 & up

Ideas from Cheap fun for kids: Baby Center
Haba Igloo Collapsible Tent Shown

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Ways to Save: Eco Font

by Stacy on February 19, 2009

According to SPRANQ creative communications (Utrecht, The Netherlands), your printer’s ink cartridges (or ink toner) could be lasting you longer. To prove their theory, SPRANQ developed their brainchild, the Ecofont.

The premise is simple really, they ran extensive tests to determine how much of a letter could be removed while still allowing it to be readable, the result ~ the super stylish EcoFont.

Why We Love It: You actually use less ink when printing, 20% less ink, in fact. You’re not only saving money, but you’re also conserving resources.

Free to download, free to use.
(Available for PC or Mac)

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