January 2012
Zingers Deli – NY Deli Hits Streets of Boca
Zingers Deli – NY Deli Hits Streets of Boca Living out of the NY tri-state area doesn’t mean depriving oneself from the delicacies we find in a quality NY deli. A Reuben, matzo ball soup, latkes, rugelach, and egg salad are staples in delis in NY but are often hard to come by, in good […]
Daddy Comes Home Today, and Now Everyday! Her Prayers were Answered!
For many, many months my older daughter would always include one special request in her prayers at bedtime. She would ask that her Daddy work closer to home. Since February 2011 Tom (@SmartyPantsDada) has worked more than 2 hours away. For a few months he actually did the commute – back and forth – each […]
Maximizing Deals with Immediate Access to the Coupons You Need!
We all want a deal. We never want to pay full price… for anything. Deal seeking and coupon redeeming is a must for a Smart Mama who wants to save a dollar and keep her family on budget. I have found daily deal sites like Groupon, LivingSocial, DailyDeals, MyCotorra and the like, to be fantastic. […]
Find Your Fitness – Yes, Moms Run Marathons, Guest Post by Amanda Dufau
Today’s post is brought to us by Amanda Dufau, a first-generation Cuban-American, was was born and raised in Miami. Her blog, Brandon’s Puppy, chronicles life with her husband and two boys. She can also be reached via Twitter @MandersD22 I hope you are as inspired by her commitment to lead a healthier lifestyle! I am! Last Spring, […]
Be GREEN to make GREEN! A chance to win $1000 EBAY gift card, plus ways to earn dollars too!
The greenest product is one that already exists. A pre-owned find has history. By bringing it home, you extend its useful life, keep it out of the landfill, and prevent the environmental impact of producing something new. – EBAY Green Team (green.ebay.com) Had you realized how GREEN you can be by buying gently worn clothing? […]
#SmartMamaLUTION #13 – Support an Important Cause – Protesting SOPA
Today I write a short message to you as I hope you will quickly read and act! The Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) forcing internet censorship is currently being reviewed by congress. This act, while with great intention of ending piracy, oversteps the government’s bounds. “Law-abiding U.S. internet companies would have to monitor everything users […]
#SmartMamaLUTION #12 – Checking In On Your Resolutions
The Hormel Extended Blogger Family program has inspired me to share my New Year’s resolution progress! I’m eager to hear about your’s! We are half way through the 1st month of the year. How are you doing on your New Year’s resolutions!? Be honest! This is a fantastic time to reflect on your accomplishments and rework […]
#Smart MamaLUTION #11: Pinterest for Moms – Why Smart Mamas Use Pinterest
Smart Mamas use Pinterest because, well, they can’t remember it all. Pinterest mixes a Smart Mama’s desire for organization and creativity and throws in whole bunch of useful technology. Pinterest can be easily used by Smart Mamas. There is so much there to help them. Let’s start off with the basic… What is Pinterest? The best […]
5 Things You Didn’t Know About Shopping at BJ’s Wholesale
5 Things You Didn’t Know About Shopping at BJ’s Wholesale Knowing how to maximize savings at a wholesale club is your task today! Wholesale clubs, especially BJ’s, offer Smart Mamas a variety of “extras” that aren’t always seen at traditional grocery stores. A visit to a local BJ’s Wholesale last month, including a tour […]
#SmartMamaLUTION #9 – Get Something DONE!!! I did and it rocks!
Get out there and DO IT! I woke up this morning feeling determined. I wanted to get something done off my list. I have stared at a huge list in my Cozi calendar FOR-E-VER! This to-do list can’t even be called my New Year’s resolution list, but I have renamed it that for the sake […]
#SmartMamaLUTION #8 – Simple Delicious Dining, 20-Minute Lemon Chicken
In our quest to live healthier lives in 2012, a good, new recipe is always needed. This is a 20 minute meal that’s so healthy, easy & delicious you’ll want to make it once a week. Because I use thin sliced chicken breast and tent my dish, this meal takes just 20 minutes and is […]
Portion Control Using Portioned Plates
A deck of cards, palm of your hand, length of your pinky… we use visualizations to help us with our portion control. It helps, but it’s not full proof! #SmartMamaLUTION – Adhere to your portion control by adjusting how you serve the meal. I recently made meatloaf in 4 mini-loaf pans. Each meatloaf was the […]
#SmartMamaLUTION #6: 3 Easy Ways to Maximize Every Last Drop of Detergent
#SmartMamaLUTION 6: 3 Easy Ways to Maximize Every Last Drop of Detergent Pour detergent into the cap. Pour detergent into washing machine. Now what do you do with the detergent that remains in the cap? I have 3 simple Smart Mama solutions that will help you maximize the liquid laundry detergent that remains in the […]
#SmartMamaLUTION #5: Fresh Start to the Playroom, Guest Post by Joanne Palumbo of Homestyling101
Guest Poster: Joanne Palumbo of Homestyling101! I am so excited to be a part of the SmartyMamaLUTION, partly because I love SmartyPantsMama and partly because I personally need a little motivation to get my own resolutions underway! Today I am going to help you tackle that dreaded playroom- which, if it is anything like my home, […]
DIY Family Dinner Menu Board
We all have a handful of recipes that we go to when making that decision. Great recipes, but with this New Year let’s broaden our recipe collection and even more importantly REMEMBER and REUSE the those healthier ones the kids seem to like! Make this DIY family dinner menu board to have variety in your […]
#SmartMamaLUTION #3 – Cleaning Your Microwave, WITHOUT Chemicals, Please!
Keep your home a Smart CLEAN Home this New Year! Microwaves are common household appliances and often get more use than a traditional oven. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 90% of American households have one! The appliance was invented in 1946 by Percy Spencer whose 1st “microwaved” food was melting chocolate! […]
#SmartMamaLUTION #2: DIY an Ornament Box Out of a Shirt Box
To be more organized is a common New Year’s resolution. Organization is a key component to Smart Mama-hood! Let’s take on this #SmartMamaLUTION by creating an inexpensive organizational container for the Christmas ornaments that will inevitably be put away within the next 10 days. This ornament box was inspired by a beautiful ornament box I […]
#SmartMamaLUTION #1: Remember 2012 & Beyond with an Easy, Quick DIY Memory Box
New Year’s #SmartMamaLUTION 1: You will be a Smart Mama by preserving memories with your family. We tend to remember the important days each year, like birthdays, holidays and even the 1st day of school. But do you remember what you did last year on March 3rd? or November 17? or the specific date your […]
Happy 1st Day of New Year’s Resolutions – Ok, I’m giving myself 1 more day!
Can you believe it’s already 2012? Excuses are being thrown out the window! We now need to take 2012 and make it the very best we can. What we put into it will have a direct effect on what we get out of it. Yes, time to throw away those remaining Christmas cookies if a […]