2008
Recall Wednesday – Yin Yang Necklace
Below is the CPSC recall I received this past week. Please be sure to review the information provided. All information below comes directly from the listserve emails sent by the CPSC. Please see the CPSC website for further, more detailed information. Name of Product: Best Friends Yin Yang Necklaces Sets Hazard: The recalled necklaces contain […]
Smarty Pants Product of the Week – Elfing Around
Product Elfing Around Smarty Pants Review What a wonderful idea!!! Elfing Around provides the opportunity to start a great, fun tradition with your munchkins! Each Elfing Around package includes a tremendous amount of activities, from tattoos to a letter from your Elf! Most importantly your family Elf arrives, ready to spend the pre-Christmas weeks getting […]
And the winner is…..Renee!!
And the winner is…Renee! Congratulations Renee for winning the Smarty Pants Product of the Week, the Scentsy Warmer and Wax! Renee said…I would love to try the cinnamon cider scent! It sounds perfect for fall.cookiert at yahoo.comNovember 8, 2008 4:32 PM Thank you readers for the record breaking number of contest entries!
Pumpkin Bread Recipe – easy and yummy
Here’s a yummy autumn recipe for you to try this weekend! It’s easy and YUMMY! Pumpkin Bread Dry Ingredients 2 cups sugar 3 1/3 cups flour 1 tsp salt 2 tsp baking soda 2 tsp nutmeg 3 tsp cinnamon 1.2 tsp cloves 1 cup raisins 1 cup nuts (optional) Wet Ingredients 4 eggs 1 cup […]
Piece of the Week – Paper Towel Roll
Piece of the Week # 5 – The Paper Towel Roll Ok, I need ideas from my SMART MAMA readers!!! Besides a handy telescope or megaphone, how can this “green” family reuse the near half a dozen paper towel rolls that sit in our recycling can each month??? Please post a comment with your paper […]
Recall Wednesday – Many items this week!
Below are the CPSC recalls I have received over the past week. Please be sure to review the information provided. All information below comes directly from the listserve emails I received. Please see the CPSC website for further, more detailed information. Name of Product: Cybex Treadmills Hazard: The treadmills can speed up unexpectedly while in […]
Munchkin Monday – Meet Nathan!
First Name: Nathan Birthday: October 19thAge: 3Likes: Outdoors, wrestling, running, climbing, anything active.Dislikes: Bedtime
Smarty Pants Product of the Week – Scentsy Warmer
Product Classic Scentsy Warmer Smarty Pants Review Stinky diapers, shoes, rotten milk…you name it…the smell lingers in this house!I’ve always been a smelly candle kind of girl, but things have certainly changed with a toddler always on the go, trying to climb where she shouldn’t and reach where I don’t want her!A few months ago […]
And the winner is…..lauren s.
And we have a winner!!!!! The winner of the Smarty Pants Product of the Week Baby B’Air Flight Vest is….lauren s.!!!! lauren s. said… I’ve learned that nursing during take off and landing really helps relieve pressure in your baby’s ears. Congratulations Lauren!!! Thank you to the many, many wonderful SMART MAMA readers who entered […]
Piece of the Week – Pumpkin!
Piece of the Week #4 – The soon to be, rotten pumpkin! We have 3 pumpkins at home. One has been carved, one is decorated with foam stickers and the last is just the way it was when we picked it from the pumpkin stand! Now, what can we do with the pumpkins after tonight!!??? […]
Recall Wednesday – guitar, grill, lighter, bike wheel, battery, mattress, infant clothing
These recalls have been issued by the CPSC over the last week. The information below comes directly from the CPSC listserve. Please be a SMART MAMA and review each product and follow the steps provided. You may find additional information on the CPSC website. Name of Product: Rage Wireless Guitars Hazard: A circuit board defect […]
Smarty Pants Product of the Week – Baby B’Air Flight Vest
Product Baby B’Air Flight Vest Smarty Pants Review Just about a year ago we took an adventure to visit in laws and friends in NY. My 13 month old at the time traveled on my lap for the 3 hour flight. She was, and very much still is, a squirmy little thing. It was a […]
Smarty Pants Product of the Week Winer – kimberly!
And the winner is….. The very lucky winner of Smarty Pants Product of the Week, Kids Lunch Box Cards, is….Kimberly! Kimberly said…These look like a lot of fun.My kids would enjoy the riddle ones the best.Thanks for a great giveaway! I am sure you kids will very much enjoy a special Kids Lunch Box Card […]
Piece of the Week – Cookie Cutters
Week #3 Piece of the Week! Challenge: Cookie Cutters I’ve recently bought some cookie cutters at the dollar store. They are simple, no frills, in the shape of a butterfly, heart, flower, star and 2 other items that I can’t figure out (that’s probably why they are only $1!) I’ve come up with one non-traditional […]
Recall Wednesday – Speed Boat, battery,
Below are the CPSC recalls I have received over the past week. Note that a number of the recalls are with infant cribs. Please be sure to review the information provided. All information below comes directly from the listserve emails I received. Please see the CPSC website for further, more detailed information.Name of Product: Battery […]
Munchkin Monday – Meet Munchkin Victoria!
First Name: Victoria Birthday: April 1, 2004Age: 4Likes: Victoria likes to sing and play dress up. She loves to put on crazy outfits and perform talent shows for us. She loves to dance and act. She loves to watch Hannah Montana and Calliou. She likes to do my hair and pretend that she is famous.Dislikes: […]
Smarty Pants Product of the Week – Kids Lunch Box Cards
ProductKids Lunch Box CardsSmarty Pants ReviewAfter nearly 10 years devoted as a elementary school teacher, I have learned how to quickly put a smile on a little one’s face: stickers, candy, toys and little notes from mom! Kids Lunch Box cards are instant smile inducers for your school age children. Each colorful card, includes a […]
And the winner is…..zoe hunter!!
And the lucky winner of the the PumpEase is….zoe hunter! zoe hunter said…A medium would be grand..thanks for the contest. xx*@ao*.com Congratulations!!! Thank you to all the wonderful readers who participated in this week’s giveaway!!! Smiles, Smarty Pants Mama Caroline Winner selected via random.org
Piece of the Week – Challenge #3 Crystal Light Container
Challenge #2 Recap – old newspapers I received some GREAT ideas for reusing newspaper! My favorite idea is to use the paper as the cloth to clean windows and mirrors. It works! No more streaks and the newspaper has served another purpose!! I also liked, and often follow, using newspaper as packing material. I think […]
Recall Wednesday – Batteries, carnival ride, sandals, nerf toy, vent damper, generator, wireless headset & bar magnet
Below are the recall notifications that I received this week. The information comes directly from the CPSC listsrv emails. Be a SMART MAMA and check your homes for the products!Name of Product: Rechargeable Batteries sold with portable DVD/CD/MP3 players Hazard: The rechargeable batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. Description: This recall involves […]
Tackle It Tuesday – The Plastic Container Mess
Here’s another every six weeks or so tackle…the container cabinet!!! First off, have you noticed that plastic container lids are like socks in the dryer…the randomly disappear and seem to get eaten up by something!!!??? As a “green” smart mama, I try to reuse any plastic container that I “receive” from frozen dinners to mushroom […]
Smarty Pants Product of the Week – PumpEase Petite
Product PumpEase PetiteSmarty Pants ReviewNearly 2 years ago you would find me every few hours up in my room with my double breast pump. My little munchkin never got a hand of how to latch, so instead I would pump. During my “pumping” times, I would try to figure out a way, any way, to […]
And the winner is…..ky2here
The winner of the Sarah Landon and the Paranormal Hour DVD, the Smarty Pants Product of the Week, is ky2here!!! Congratulations!!! Thank you to the remarkable number of readers who participated in this week’s giveaway! Please be sure to stop by each day to learn new and exciting ways to become as SMART MAMA! Smiles!
Piece of the Week – The Challenge – Newspapers
For as far back as I can remember, I have always organized newspapers to be recycled. While this is great (less trash in my trashcan & less trash in the landfill) there have got to be some great ways to REUSE the newspapers. I have some ideas, but I’m looking for more! The Challenge #2 […]
Piece of the Week – The Challenge #1 Results – empty soup can
Piece of the Week Challenge 1 Results!!!Item: the soup can when using a “Pampered Chef’” opener that allows you to safely reseal the can, you can cut a slit on the top and decorate to make a bank! as a paint can! use a hammer and nail to punch out a cool design (i.e. pumpkin, […]
