June 2012
Make Moving Easier with Ebay
Yes, we’re moving! It’s a big hooray in this house! The only downside is cleaning out and packing. It’s as exhausting as it sounds! I’ve got about 30 days and I’ve decided to make money with the move and not spend too much on the tools and supplies I need to get into the new […]
Put a stick in it California Fruit Flag
A recent staycation theme has been California. Due to budget constraints and a big move in July, we’re staying local, very local (HOME) for our vacation time. To make it a bit more interesting and exciting, especially for the 5 year old, we decided to head to California, from the comfort of our living room […]
The On Demand Bedtime Timer
Measuring time through On Demand is smart – especially when we’re getting ready for bedtime! We get that request, often accompanied with a whine, to stay up later. The a little later, pah-lease mooooom, is requested here a lot. I’m now using On Demand as my time keeper for these moments, and it’s fantastic! I have […]
Soy Milk Smoothie Traveling Soy-ree with Giveaway
Opting for soy milk rather than traditional cow’s milk when making healthy fruit smoothies this summer is a Smart Mama move! Lower in carbohydrates, soy milk provides greater nutritional benefits than the milk we grew up enjoying. Studies on soy has shown that a breakfast high in protein, including soy protein, helps increase fullness and […]
Comcast Xfinity TV App Makes My Husband Giddy
Hey, who changed the channel? That’s how I first got my husband’s attention with the Comcast Xfinity TV App. The app is downloaded on my iPhone and has been the cause of many giggles, and tons of time-saving opportunities. It all started the day I first downloaded the app while sitting on the couch next to […]
100% of Homes Covered in Bacteria Here
100% of homes tested positive for cold-causing rhinovirus….where? Salt and pepper shaker! We have discussed how reusable grocery bags , remote control, the kitchen sponge and the bottom of shoes are the home of bacteria and germs, but had you thought about your own shakers? A recent University of Virginia study, has me wiping down […]
Clutter-Free Solution to Play with Hot Wheels & Matchbox
Time to find space in that playroom! With birthdays, holidays and other gift receiving events, you just know more toys will soon fill up every last spot in the play area. Where will you put the next toy? How about on the wall!? The technology of the 3M Command Hanging Strips that I relied upon […]
Disney Baby Little Character Contest: My Ballerina Moment
A big thanks to Disney Baby for sponsoring this post and the Disney Baby “Little Character” Contest. That transition from infant to toddler is more than just a birthday. My youngest turned 1 in May. It’s bittersweet. There are many parts of infancy that a mother loves. The 1st gurgles and smiles. The 1st time she […]
Olympian Moms Heading to London
We fell in love with the Thank You, Mom video from P&G. Who didn’t have a tear come down their face? I spoke with Kerri Walsh this spring about how her own mother is the rock of her family. Now, P&G has taken it a step further in their love and respect of moms of […]
Couch Shopping for Vintage Wears on Mad Men
Watching Mad Men and you are drawn to the vintage fashions of Betty and Peggy, and all their co-workers and friends of course. You want that dress, you want that vintage lamp, you want your home to look like the set of Mad Men. So many do. We want to find great vintage wears and […]