2014
Creating Gift Collections for Moms
Challenge: I want to tell them what I want for Mother’s Day! Solution: Create a collection of gifts your want on eBay! A bouquet of flowers and a big pin saying that I’m the #1 Mom are some of the best Mother’s Day gifts I’ve received. This year I’m making Mother’s Day shopping a bit easier […]
What laundry detergent when traveling is best?
Family Travel Challenge: Stinky! How do I pack laundry detergent when I travel? Yes, doing laundry during vacation is okay. If you’re traveling for more than 4 days, you’ll likely want/need to do a quick wash for the family. Underwear, socks and sweaty shirts can’t be re-worn. Many hotels have laundry services available but they […]
Staying & Saving Green when Traveling with Kids & Medicine
Family Travel Challenge: Families run out just before a trip and spend way to much money on stuff like toothpaste, lotion and medicine. Family Travel Tip: I purchase medical travel items ahead of time and have them on hand for last-minute family travel. For example, I have 4 boxes of Band-Aids in our medicine cabinet. […]
Where Are the Best Grocery Deals
From big box stores, to grocery stores to local markets, where are the best grocery deals for families? Maximizing grocery savings does take some time. Many people use coupons in order to reduce the amount of their grocery bill. Some grocery stores also have frequent shopper benefits. Becoming a frequent shopper at one of these […]
You WILL Brush Your Teeth
This paid post is brought to you by the new free Oral-B Disney Timer App as part of a Type-A Parent Community Sponsored Post. But I brushed them mom. No you didn’t. There is chocolate cookie still stuck on your front tooth and a milk mustache. Go brush your teeth AGAIN – for longer than […]
When a Selfie Ruins Everything
I will share a story that embarrasses me a bit. It was clearly not a Smart Mama moment. It was a total selfie FAIL! I was enjoying a fantastic time at lunch with a dear friend and fellow blogger, Leticia of TechSavvyMama.com. As every moment these days includes, we took a selfie. Cute, right? Well […]
Easy Tips for Traveling with Children
Traveling anywhere away from home can be nerve-wracking for an adult, let along a child. Being away from a familiar place can end up with you getting homesick (miss your own bed?), losing your appetite, sleep, and even getting ill. Feeling terrible while away from home can make you feel even worse. Just imagine what […]
Winning $3000 Grant for Your Billion Dollar Idea
What’s a billion dollars? A whole lot of money! Beyond that definition, how do you get a child to understand the tremendous amount of bills involved in a billion dollars? Teachers are you sensing a math problem? I know you are! Teachers can win $3000 for sharing a clever math problem! Interested? Details below on entering the […]
Hormel Gathering Dips Review – An Easy Entertaining Idea
Last weekend we headed over to a last minute get together at the home of our good friends with anther family. We get together a lot. We’re not formal. We like to have fun, chat, eat and have a glass (or two) of wine. I said I would bring an appetizer. With the last minute […]
Beaches Negril Waterslide Video Review
Put on your bathing suit and get ready to pick your wedgie because the Pirates Island Water Park and gorgeous beach & water sports at Beaches Negril entertains the kids and adults! We experienced all we could during our last visit – something that all must do at a luxury all-inclusive resort! A family vacation to Beaches […]
Review of Dial 7 Car Service in New York City
Check out the latest best deals on hotels and attractions on TripAdvisor. Dial 7 Car Service in New York City provided our family complimentary transportation from JFK to our hotel. This is our unbiased experience with this car service. Review of Dial 7 Car Service in New York City You’ve gotten off the plane. You’ve […]
Don’t Toss the Bananas, It’s My Kitchen Shortcut!
Moms need kitchen shortcuts to save them time and energy. We’ve found a kitchen shortcut – in a way – that has to do with bananas. We love bananas in this house. It might be the favorite fruit with the kids. I buy them regularly. But you know what happens? There is always at least […]
#HealthyEssentials Coupons for Valentine’s Day!
The lovable day is almost here. Wondering what #HealthyEssentials you ought to stock up on before the 14th. One of our favorite things together is cook. A great new recipe, a pile of ingredients and we’re set for a fun night! This Valentine’s night I want our cooking to include baking. A delicious sweet is […]
Best Super Bowl Dips & More
Over the years I’ve shared loads of dishes that are great for Super Bowl Sunday! Here are my favorite 6 Super Bowl Dips & More for you to easily create for the Big Game or any other entertaining! Skewered Buffalo Chicken Bites Pepperoni Dip Easy BLT Dip Buffalo Chicken Dip Chili with Beans Dip Chicken […]
Brussel Sprouts with Bacon Recipe
Brussel Sprouts with Bacon Recipe I recently made a Brussel Spouts with Bacon side dish that came out delicious and I knew I needed to share it with you! Yes, everything tastes better with bacon! This Brussel Sprouts with Bacon recipe might help encourage those veggie-resistant eaters in your home to have a spoonful or […]
Affordable Birthday Cards for Grandma
I am a member of the Collective Bias® Social Fabric® Community. This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper amplification for Collective Bias and its advertiser. Sending and receiving cards via mail is a tradition we need to keep. Affordable birthday cards by Hallmark make this tradition a bit more easy to […]
Johnson & Johnson Gets the Party Started
Let’s get this HEALTHY party started! That’s right, I’m co-hosting a party with Johnson & Johnson on Tuesday, January 14 at 1 PM ET as they celebrate the awesomeness of HealthyEssentials.com. During this Twitter party we will celebrate all things healthy to help us stick to our New Year’s resolutions and more. Plus, they are […]
Using the Swiffer SteamBoost Steam Mop & Child Labor
This holiday cleaning tips post is brought to you by Swiffer® as part of a Type-A Parent Community Sponsored Post. Holidays or not, this mama has to clean. Santa didn’t put a 7-day a week cleaning crew under the tree. I remain hopeful that one day it might be there, but until then I’ve got […]
Review of New York Pass with Families
You head to NY for a few days or even an entire week with the family. You want to do it all. You don’t know where or how to start. Our experience with the New York Pass gave us the flexibility and organization to do as much or as little as we wanted. This is […]
