February 2010
The way the donut crumbled…..and the way Smart Mama came to the rescue!
Sure you can sit on the couch to eat your donut…wait, NOOOOO!!!!!! What was I thinking? You know what I’m talking about. You’re in the midst of something (Tweeting, cooking, on the phone) and the munchkin starts to pester you about something. You, in ways annoyingly say sure, sure, sure without realizing what you’re agreeing […]
Antibiotics – We made it to 39 months!
Well we made it until she was 39 months for her 1st dose of antibiotics. She had a nasty ear infection last month that actually came back (or maybe never went away) this month with the added bonus of some sort of respiratory infection. So now not only are we on antibiotics AGAIN, but the […]
Friday Follow – Woo Hoo!
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Out of the graveyard – the George Foreman!!!!
Look what was unearthed tonight? The ridiculously large and PAIN to clean George Foreman Grill! I know you have one too. Who doesn’t? This isn’t my first. I originally owned, during my bachlorette days the more standard size. But the moment I was let loose with the bridal registry gun in hand I was certain […]
Recall Wednesday: Martha Stewart Collection® Enameled Steel Kettle, Hooded Sweatshirts w/ Drawstrings, Pumptec Electric Motor Controllers Submersible
Below are the CPSC recalls that I have received since Wednesday, February 17, 2010. Again I’m seeing recalls for hooded sweatshirts. At least once a month childrens’ hooded sweatshirts are recalled due to drawstrings around the neck. The drawstring poses a tremendous strangulation risk to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines (pdf) (which were […]
This Week’s Produce and Some Yummy Recipes
My produce of the week: · Strawberries· Blueberries· Mangos· Bananas· Spinach· Broccolini – Baby Broccoli· Eggplant· Rainbow Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes· Onions· Garlic· Green Leaf Lettuce· Avocados· Beet Roots· Cucumbers· Broccoli How would you use these? I’m especially interested in the beets. You can’t see them too well in this photograph but there are 3 large […]
South Florida Weather – 78 and Sunny in February! Love it!
Living in South Florida sure has its perks. A day like yesterday, in the middle of February, is certainly one of them! Words don’t give this beautiful day justice, but, these pictures might help. We spent the better part of the day outside – lunch at Big Pink (http://www.bigpinkrestaurant.com/about.html) in South Beach (de-li-cious!!!!) a walk […]
CoolWhip won the challenge…what to do with over 2lbs of strawberries!
Thanks for the great encouragement to do something yummy with the lot of strawberries we picked earlier in the week. I had really wanted to make jam, however, the CoolWhip container won! Yes, we enjoyed nearly every last strawberry dunked into CoolWhip. Oh, how yummy!
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February Resolution: Organization – The JUNK Drawer!
Oh yes, February Resolution: Organization continues!!!! Another kitchen drawer was tackled! This is the infamous junk drawer. I know you have one too! It has everything imaginable. I found 2 screwdrivers, an emery board, dozen of pens, markers, crayons, expired coupons, paper clips and 7 phone/USB type cords! I even found a Mexican peso! Well […]
National PTA Founders’ Day
Bet you didn’t know that today is National PTA Founders’ Day? On this day in 1897 Phoebe Apperson Hearst and Alice McLellan Birney began their mission to see how teachers, parents and community members together can provide support, information and resources to the families of the school. I’m reminded of the ancient African proverb, it […]
Produce Pick Up – The Inventory
Picked up my Annie’s Produce yesterday! I really just get so excited! Here’s my loot: Inventory: Strawberries Blueberries Kent Mangos Valencia Oranges Asparagus Zucchini Crimini Mushrooms Broccoli Fingerling Potatoes Romaine Lettuce Slicing Tomatoes Yes, that makes the strawberry section of this house over done! I wonder if I can freeze the strawberries? Does anyone know? […]
Strawberry Picking – seasons switched!
Strawberry picking is a memory many have from childhood. Growing up in the northeast, strawberry picking correlated to the start of summer, with orchards open mid-June through August. Things are certainly different in South Florida. The thought of walking around outside in the middle of the summer, in a field in looking for strawberries puts […]
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Smart Pants Product of the Week: Annie’s Organic Produce Buying Club
Did you watch the CBS video I posted, Chemicals That Make You Fat? Were you as disgusted as me? I’ve never really bought into the organic crunchy lifestyle, but in recent years it’s becoming more evident that the hormone filled steak may not be the best thing for you! With this new realization I now […]
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Chemical That Make You Fat – CBS Video
You may want to think twice before you bite into that non-organic apple or the hormone fille steak? Watch CBS News Videos Online
February Resolution: Organization – Another random kitchen drawer!
Yes, the February Resolution: Organization continues! I’ve been focusing on my crazy kitchen drawers, you may have noticed. Here’s another random drawer, full of measuring cups, spoons and other nonsense. The after picture doesn’t really give my honest organization justice though!BEFORE AFTER
SUPER WHY…at a theater near you!
Looking for a great Smart Mama activity for your pre-schooler??? I found it! With ZERO good G or even PG movies out there for the under 7 crew, Kid Toon Films has come to the rescue, a la SUPER WHY style! Two SUPER WHY episodes, Comic Book: Attack of the Eraser and The Big Game, […]
Smart House: Converting the entertainment center into…..I don’t know!!!
[ad#Google in Content] I’ve been having that urge to get something new for the house…know that feeling?! Along came my mom with an opportunity to furniture swap! We swapped my Crate and Barrel Wine Bar for her Pier 1 entertainment center/armoire. My parents finally got a flat screen TV for their family room so they […]
February Resolution: Organization – Next to the Cutlery Drawer
February Resolution: Organization #2 This is the drawer right next to the cutlery. It holds larger serving ware and lots of other miscellaneous stuff. One challenge I had was to incorporate the stuff from the cutlery drawer that I took out yesterday! I also found a ridiculous number of chopsticks from PF Changs to Asian […]
February Resolution: Organization – Cutlery Drawer
I’ve made a resolution with myself – I guess I can’t call it a New Year’s resolution since I really didn’t start it until February. We can call it the February resolution – the February Resolution: Organization! I have nooks and crannies around the house, some larger than others, that are in desperate need of […]
Reader Mail: Etiquette for Birthday Party Invites!
Reader Mail! Reader Mail! Oh the tales of child birthday party invites…or adult for that matter!!! Who do we invite? Who do we not invite? Are you annoyed that you didn’t make the list or relieved for a classmate’s birthday party at the park that is just at a bad time? Reader DebbieF wrote: What […]