June 2008
Munchkin Monday – Meet Munchkin Eder!
Meet Munchkin Eder!!! Name: Eder Birthday: December 21, 2006 Age: 18 months Likes: Home cooked meals, Fruits, Pool, Lego’s, Dancing, hiding or throwing anything he gets his hands on, loves being the center of attention, peek a boo & running around naked. Dislikes: Clothes, getting fed, strawberries, sleeping anywhere except his crib, house gates & […]
Smarty Pants Product of the Week – Dirt Road Sisters Personalized Stationery
Product Dirt Road Sisters Stationery Smarty Pants ReviewJust about a year ago I stumbled across Dirt Road Sisters. I believe I was on eBay searching for personalized stationery at an affordable price and Dirt Road Sisters had a number of designs listed and I was instantly drawn in. The designs were adorable and classy. I […]
Smarty Pants Product of the Week Winner!
Drum roll please……and the winner of the My Precious Kid Medical ID Wristband is… Comment #3 “crunchiemummy said…The most important safety product in my home is most definitely the pool fence that protects my littlest munchkin from our pool. It doesn’t stop me checking it a few hundred times a day though! You can never […]
Free for Me Friday – She’s a Swimmer!
I’m so proud of my muchkin. Today she received her 1st certificate – not counting her birth certificate! She received her Little Swimmers Certificate for completing a week of swimming lessons! She’s just 20 months and can already save herself in the water. Through this intensive week of lessons she learned how to swim underwater […]
Thursday Thirteen – 13 Smart Product Possibilites!
As Smarty Pants Product of the Week continues I want to share some shhhh sneak peeks with you, my wonderful readers!Here are 13 products that are scheduled to be reviewed, and many, if not most, will be made available to YOU in a giveaway at some point in the upcoming weeks!!! Puddle Jumper Shoes Crayola […]
Recall Wednesday – Cribs, sandals, glue guns, water pumps, key chains & clamp kit!
There are a number of recalls I have received from the CSPC this past week. Please be sure to review each item to see if you have it in your home. Note that there are a number of “child” products.The information below comes directly from the email I notifications I received. Name of Product: Pro […]
Tackle It Tuesday – The Linen Closet!!!
For some reason, I decided a few months ago to roll my towels instead of folding them. Why?? Look at what a mess!!! BEFORE Craziness!!! AFTER Ahhhh…much better!
Munchkin Monday – Meet Munchkin Lauren!
Meet Munchkin Lauren!!! Name: Lauren Birthday: 1/28/08 Age: almost 5 months Likes: Sleeping, laughing at her older brother Avery, swinging, baths, hairbows and smiling at mom and dad. Dislikes: not feeling well, dirty diapers, being wokeup, getting shots. Enjoy Munchkin Lauren’s mommy’s blog! amanda-familynews.blogspot.com
Smarty Pants Product of the Week – My Precious Kid Medical ID Wristband
ProductMy Precious Kid Medical ID WristbandSmarty Pants Review How important! My munchkin can clearly run around all over the place, however at her age she cannot communicate as children twice her age can. God forbid she were to get lost in the crowd at the stores, how would anyone know who she is and how […]
Love Hate Relationship with My Computers!
Well it’s been quite a frustrating computer day here! I’m usually so good about posting early in the AM however, today both my laptop and desktop are “sick.” My laptop pretty much is a lemon. From the day we bought it we’ve had problems with it. I sent it in to the manufacturer to get […]
Thursday Thirteen! No need for 24 when you have 13!
How do you spend 13 minutes? For me…reading the paper, watching TV….but most of the time chasing my 20 month old!!! Here is how my daughter spent 13 minutes today.
Recall Wednesday – Drill, Overalls & a Merry-Go-Round
I have received 3 notifications from the CPSC within the last week. Please check your homes for the following products. I have copied the data directly from the CPSC email notification.1. Name of Product: Bosch Hammer DrillsHazard: The drill can continue to operate after the trigger has been released, posing a risk of injury to […]
Tuesday Toot – Paying the Bills!
I pay the bills! Well not all, but at least CVS and the groceries! I began selling things on eBay years ago and I restarted this obsession a few months ago when I realized I had quite an inventory of things to sell. I regularly post about 20 items a week, making anywhere from 50 […]
Tackle It Tuesday – The Desk!
Quick and easy today…my desk! The Craziness Before !!!! The Ahhhh After
Smarty Pants Product of the Week – Cry Babyz Paci Pockets
ProductCryBabyz Paci Pockets bu Chic Pockets Smarty Pants ReviewWe’ve all been there…just when your munchkin is in desperate need of her paci (i.e. church, stores…) you can’t find it, or it’s at the bottom of your purse, covered in who knows what! Yuck! This past week I tried out the CryBabyz Paci Pocket. Essentially, it […]
Free For Me Friday – Week in Review
Happy Friday!It’s been a great week here at Smarty Pants Mama! I have seen an unexpected number of entries into this week’s Smarty Pants Product of the Week Giveaway! I guess I can’t be too surprised given what a great gift it is – THANK YOU to Huggies Little Swimmers for providing the giveaway!!! I […]
Thursday Thirteen – Things to do before noon…
Thirteen things I like to do before noon… Drink coffee. Take my daughter on a walk. Enjoy some breakfast. Check email. Check eBay listings. Drink more coffee. Check bank accounts. Play with my munchkin. Shower. Post on my blog. Visit some of my daily blog visits. Research on Smarty Pants Product of the Week. Play […]
Recall Wednesday – 7 Recalls – Matresses to PJs
This week I have received 7 recall notifications. Below I have included the information that I received directly from the email. I have also added the “Sold At” category. Please be a Smart Mama and scan your home for the products listed below. 1. Name of Product: Simmons Kids Crib Mattresses Hazard: Some of the […]
Tackle It Tuesday – The Wrap Drawer!
I was thinking of skipping Tackle It Tuesday today, up until I went to heat up my lunch. I needed some saran wrap and opened the drawer and this is the crazy mess I found! Needless to say, I grabbed my camera, took a picture, and started cleaning out, and then took my “after” picture! […]
Tuesday Toot – The Grocery Game’s Best Shopping Experience!
As many of you know, I have participated in The Grocery Game for a number of weeks. I have saved over $500 so far! For my Tuesday Toot, I am soooo excited to share my most successful Grocery Game shopping experience!!! Last Saturday I headed to CVS with my Grocery Game List in hand. Here’s […]
Smarty Pants Product of the Week – Little Swimmers
ProductHuggies Little Swimmers – Disposable Swimpants Smarty Pants ReviewI’ll never forget the 1st time I took my munchkin in the pool. We were on an impromptu vacation to the Keys and she was just 6 months old. We remembered to pack nearly everything, including her little bathing suit and suntan lotion. However, what we didn’t […]
Friday – At last!
Wow, what a week! The first week of Smarty Pants Product of the Week was a HUGE success. I was utterly shocked with the tremendous reaction I have received from both veteran and new readers! How exciting! This Monday I will be highlighting a new product – it’s a summertime essential! Be sure to come […]
Thursday Thirteen – My To Do List!
I don’t mean to bore you with my list of things to do but it’s all that’s on my mind this morning!Here are 13 things that I need to get done today before I pass out! Take my dad to the dentist. Go to Costco to buy milk and get gas. Post items on eBay […]