September 2008
Calling All Beautiful Munckins!!!
Ok, I know we all call our own little one the most beautiful in the world! (At least I do!) So, why not win a contest and maybe even a big prize for the “adorable-ness” in your arms!! Now it’s time to take out your cameras or dig through your saved digital pics for TWO […]
Smarty Pants Product of the Week – Ambajam Cuddle-Up Baby Blanket Set
Product Ambajam Cuddle Up Baby Blanket SetSmarty Pants ReviewYou won’t believe the immediate comfort you’ll feel when you snuggle with the Ambajam Cubble Up Blanket. It must be one of the softest items I have ever held. Ambajam has put together a blanket set that includes their ever-so-soft mini cuddle (17″x17″) and cuddle-up (29″x35″). The […]
And we have winner!!!!!!!!!!!!! The winner of the Roll-N-Go Diaper Caddy is…kdkdkd!!! Congratulations!!!! 30. kdkdkd said…diapers, wipes, and a snack box with cheerios 🙂 I’ll be in touch this week to coordinate shipment of your beautiful Roll-N-Go Diaper Caddy!!! Thank you to all for participating in the Smarty Pants Product of the Week Giveaway!!! Winner […]
Piece of the Week – Wipes Box
The wipes box….what to do with it when it’s empty? One recent way to reuse the box, is to use it as a container for the munchkin’s playing cards. My daughter has a few different packs of flash cards…Pooh Cards…as she calls them. After many failed attempts of showing her how to put the cards […]
Recall Wednesday – Cribs, scuba regulator, headlamps, lights, Harry Potter Bookends
Smart Mama’s: Please review the recalls the CPSC issued this week. The information below comes directly from the email I received from the CPSC.Name of Product: Simplicity Brand Drop Side CribsHazard: Due to sizing problems with the crib’s hardware, the drop side can come off the tracks. When the drop side detaches or partially detaches, […]
Tackle It Tuesday – The Bathroom Cabinet
We have a half bath on the 1st floor. The cabinet in there tends to collect lots of odd and ends, from freebies that come in the mail, to random lotions that I’ve received as gifts. One thing is for certain, the cabinet typically does not have any poisonous materials. I say that because with […]
Smarty Pants Product of the Week – Roll-N-Go Diaper Caddy
Product Roll-N-Go Diaper Caddy Smarty Pants ReviewThe Roll-N-Go Diaper Caddy is just what smart mamas need! It provides a fashionable, organized manner of storing your diapering needs & more when you’re on the go! At this stage of the game, 22 months, I need about 2 diapers, wipes, cream and forms of entertainment (crayons..) on […]
Smarty Pants Product of the Week Winer – bison61!
And we have a winner….. The Smarty Pants Product of the Week winner for the 2 School Zone Workbooks is bison61!!!! Congratulations Bison61! bison61 said…our local library has wonderful activities for children-we go there every couple weeks and we read dailytiramisu392 (at) yahoo.com Thank you to all the entries!!! I am so happy to read […]
Piece of the Week – BYOB (Bring Your Own Bag!)
Paper or Plastic or Neither?? This week I finally remembered to bring my reusable grocery tote with me to Publix! I enjoyed my shopping trip, filling up with my Grocery Game items! I proceeded to the check out and handed the cashier my tote. This miracle cashier-lady was able to put ALL my groceries into […]
Recall Wednesday – scuba regulator, toy helicopter, gas boilers, water bottle, & soccer goal
The following 5 recalls were issued by the CPSC over the last week. The information below comes directly from the listsrv notification emails. Please be a smart mama and check your homes for these products. Name of Product: Titan DIN 1st Stage Scuba Regulators and Titan/Conshelf DIN Scuba AdaptorsHazard: Over-tightening of the DIN retainer by […]
Tackle It Tuesday – Just one cabinet!
In the attempt to get the crock pot out for tonight’s dinner, I immediately realized that this cabinet needs to be reorganized desperately. I’ll pass on future instances of nearly having my little fingers slit off from the random Cuisinart blade that tumbled out as I pulled out the crock pot. I’ll post the after […]
And the winners are…..DB516 and Beth/Mom2TwoVikings !!!!
And the winners for the Smarty Pants Product of the Week – Baby Einstein Special Edition DVDs are DB516 AND Beth/Mom2TwoVikings!!! db516 said…My kids love listening to the music the DVD’s offer even when they are roaming the room, not focused on the TV while the DVD’s are playing. Beth/Mom2TwoVikings said…For the Vikings? Baby Noah […]
Smarty Pants Product of the Week – School Zone Product
Product School Zone’s Math Readiness Sticker Workbook and Big Alphabet Workbook Smarty Pants ReviewI’m a teacher at heart and try to incorporate educational activities with my munchkin each day. Between trips to the park, birthday parties, the zoo and more we do all sorts of educational activities! We sing the alphabet at least a dozen […]
Piece of the Week – Mushroom Tray
Piece of the Week – Mushroom Tray Mushrooms, whole or sliced, typically come in a blue plastic tray. This rectangular bowl/tray doesn’t come with a lid, and isn’t necessarily the sturdiest of plastics, but it can surely be REUSED in a Smart Mama home! Reuse Idea #1 – defrosting trayEach evening I take out the […]
Recall Wednesday – laptop, gas range, pendants, baby carrier, screwdriver, dog leash, infant socks & bicycle handlebar stems!
Happy Wednesday! I have received 8 recalls from the CPSC over the last week. Please review the information below that comes directly from the recall notification email. Name of Product: Deda Forza Bicycle Handlebar Stems Hazard: The top of the bicycle handlebar stem can crack and cause the rider to lose control, posing a crash […]
Tackle It Tuesday – The Inventory Closet!
Well, for my regular readers you know that I’ve done this tackle more than once in the last 6 months. It’s a typically an every 6 weeks tackle…cleaning out the pantry. In this closet I store a ton of stuff that I have accumulated because of The Grocery Game. I keep an inventory on my […]
Smarty Pants Product of the Week – Baby Einstein 10th Anniversary Edition
Product Baby Einstein – 10th Anniversary Special Edition Smarty Pants Review Baby Einstein, or i-i to my daughter, is a favorite, quick calmer in this house! In the midst of any tantrum, all I need to ask is, “Would you like to watch Baby Einstein?” and I quickly hear, “i – i yes!” It’s so […]
Smarty Pants Product of the Week Winer – kdkdkd!
And the winner is… kdkdkd said…I love the dinosaur Fun Stickies, my son is obsessed with dinosaurs so he would get a kick out of labels like these. I would use the prize pack labeling his things for school and playdates, including his staw drinking cup. Thanks for the chance. Congratulations! I will get in […]
Piece of the Week – Yogurt Cups
Yogurt Cups Since the start of solids more than a year ago, my munchkin has loved yogurt. She enjoys all types – Yo Baby, Yoplait Kids and Danon. After trashing the empty containers at the end of each breakfast for months, I finally realized that these little “cups”, often with a picture of Dora or […]
Recall Wednesday – Lights, water dispenser, stroller, sweatshirt, baby toys, accessory bags
Below are the recalls I have received from the CPSC over the last week. I have included pictures for each, however, a number of items have additional pictures available on the official CPSC notification. The information below comes directly from the listserv emails I received. Please review the each recall below and check your homes. […]
Tackle It Tuesday – The Freezer!
A quick tackle this week…the freezer! We have a 7.2 cubic foot freezer in the garage that we use to store tons of items I purchase because of the Grocery Game. We have meat, veggies, waffles, sausage, bacon, frozen dinners, cool whip, bread, you name it…crammed in there. I try to organize it every so […]