May 2008
Happy Friday! Smarty Pants Product of the Week!!!
I have exciting news! Beginning next week, Smarty Pants Mama will have a new weekly feature – Smarty Pants Product of the Week. What is a smart product? A smart product is something that is helpful, and at times essential, for moms to have or use with their children or in their homes. Products will […]
Thursday Thirteen – The BBQ Menu
This weekend I’ll be hosting a BBQ Going Away party for a coworker of my husband. With about 20 or so expected to come, and the vast majority being men, I’ve decided to make the food simple, and of course, yummy. Here are 13 items that I’ll be serving. Much of the food will be […]
Recall Wednesday! 11 Product Recalls!!
Happy Wednesday!I have received a whopping 11 recalls from the CPSC in the last 7 days!!! Please be sure to check the products listed below to see if you or a loved one has one at home. There are several child toys.The information below comes directly from the CPSC recall email that I received! Name […]
Tuesday Toot – 95 Degree Knee Bend!
My toot….I have to say I’m pretty excited about how I can now bend my knee to 95 degrees. Also, at physical therapy I was able to do a full forward and backward rotation on the bike last week!!! (For those of you who don’t know, I had major knee surgery a little more than […]
Free for Me Friday – Memorial Day Recipe!
Can you believe that it is already Memorial Day? Where has this year gone??!! Anyone have any great Memorial Day BBQ plans? We’re still underdevelopment for our weekend plans. I wanted to share a great recipe that is perfect for BBQs or other get-togethers! Sesame Noodles3 1/2 tbsp – seasame oil3 1/2 tbsp – soy […]
Thursday Thirteen – If 19 Month Old Girls Ruled the World!
If 19 month old little girls ruled the world, days would be spent… Watching Diego. Coloring – books, floors and walls. Watching Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. Eating Play-Doh. Asking Mami to put the dolly’s hat back on. Eating random Cheerios found in the car seat. Eating only Cheerios, fruit, waffles and cookies. Dancing! Wearing a dirty […]
Recall Wednesday – 9 Recalls!!!
Happy Wednesday! I have received 9 recalls this week! Please be sure to read the info below that I took directly from the email notifications I received. 1. Name of Product: Squeeze Kids Girl’s Corduroy Jackets Hazard: The garments have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. In February […]
Tackle It Tuesday –
Happy Tuesday! To me there is something so special about getting a card…birthday, congratulations…in the actual mail. Yes, I agree that sending your birthday cards through Hallmark.com or BlueMountain is in doubt easier and cheaper, but the thrill of finding a special little envelope addressed to you is awesome! My grandmother-in-law, should receive an award […]
Munchkin Monday – Meet Munchkin Jude!
Munchkin Monday!!!Drum roll please…..Today’s Munchkin Monday is…..Munchkin Jude!!! Name: JudeBirthday: December 13, 2006Age: 17 monthsLikes: Trucks and airplanes, bathtime, Veggietales, staring out the window, reading books with Mama, climbing things all by himself and going down slides unassisted.Dislikes: Eating normal food, sitting still, getting out of the bath or wearing a hat. Don’t forget to […]
Friday! Family Tree-ing?!
Smarty Pants Mama Move of the Day – Buy genealogy software!!! One of the items on my “list” is to digitize our family tree. Years ago, a distant cousin in Germany gave me a family tree that he had done. It was written in pencil on a long bulletin board paper. I’ve had it rolled […]
Thursday Thirteen – 13 Ways to Save Money with Your Own Garden!
Ok, we all have seen it, the crazy prices at the supermarket, the gas station and just about everywhere else! This year I have decided to do my own “green” way of helping the country and my family – I have started my own garden. The garden serves a couple of different purposes. First, my […]
Recall Wednesday – Just One!
Hi! Today I have just one recall. It’s a Munchkin bottle warmer. Please check to see if you or a loved one has this item. Follow the directions for the CPSC website. Below are the details I received directly from the email notification. Name of Product: Deluxe Bottle and Food Warmers Hazard: The bottle and […]
Tackle It Tuesday – THe Hallway Closet!
Well, I did it! I faced the inevitable – the hallway closet! This weekend I opened up the monster and took it apart. My goal was to free up 1 shelf to put my grocery stockpile. What a great feeling!!! BEFORE AFTER Adding the stockpile!!!! (I love being organized and prepared!) Don’t forget to enter […]
Mother’s Day & Grocery Game Recap
No nominations were given for Munchkin Monday…so instead it’s Weekend Recap!!! We had a great weekend – as I’m sure many mommies did! Saturday – We were out of the house by 8:45 and on our way to The Original Pancake House. It’s a yummy restaurant that is extremely OVERPRICED! I was so impressed with […]
Free for Me Friday – Happy Mother’s Day!
Friday!!!!!!!! Gotta love it! We don’t have too much planned this weekend, with the exception of Mother’s Day. On Saturday I hope to spend a little time at the pool. My daughter LOVES it, as does my husband, plus it’s great for my therapy. (By the way, I was able to bend my knee to […]
Thursday Thirteen – A Photo Collage
Happy Thursday! I can’t believe that it is already Thursday – this week has flown by! I’ve stumbled over what to list for Thursday Thirteen. I was nearly going to share thirteen things my 18 month daughter would do if she ruled the world – i.e. play with play-doh all day or watch Dora for […]
Recall Wednesday – Just a Grill!
Good Morning! In the past week I have only received one recall from the CPSC – I guess that’s good news! Please check your decks and patios for the grill mentioned below. I have taken the information directly from the email I received from the CPSC. Name of Product: Broil King Gas Grills Hazard: The […]
Tackle It Tuesday – Attack of the Coupons!
Good Morning! So I have a big tackle today —the coupon drawer! I will organize my millions of coupons. I’ve always been a “coupon girl” but using them when I should hasn’t been my forte. Today I’m following The Grocery Game CVS list and rules to shop. I’ve printed the list and hope to earn […]
Grocery Game Update! I saved 47%!!!!
Yesterday morning I logged into The Grocery Game and printed out my list for Publix (my local supermarket.) The list told me what are the best deals for the coming days. So I went, list in hand and trusted the list. I bought only things off the list, with the exception of 4 items. I […]
Munchkin Monday – Meet Baby Ana!
Hope everyone had a great weekend! Today I am pleased to announce this week’s Munchkin Monday…Baby Ana! Name: Ana Birthday: 9/26/07 Age: 9 months Likes: Bananas, swings, taking a bath, Elmo, and she loves her daddy! Dislikes: Squash, getting out of the bath, and long car rides. Don’t forget to enter your munchkin for chance […]
Free for Me Friday – Loveable Labels and a Yummy Salad!
Happy Friday!!! I have two things to share today!!! First, Loveable Labels – a must have for mommies! Then, a Strawberry Walnut Salad recipe – yummy!!!! Loveable Labels For many years I spent my days, and even nights, as an elementary school teacher. I enjoyed the moments of reading with children, and watching them grow […]
Thursday Thirteen – Why I’m Excited to Save $$$
Thursday Thirteen has a theme this week, but as usual I’m very bad at following directions 😉Actually, I had thought up what I wanted to write up before I read about the theme. Yesterday, I visited one of my daily blog visits, Carrie’s Cooking. She wrote again about something called The Grocery Game. She’s mentioned […]