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How to Use Dried Beans to Add Color to Your Home
A few bags of dried split peas are just what a mom decorator needs when wanting to add color to her home. It’s easy. It’s very affordable. It’s stylish. Dried beans come in all sorts of varieties. Browse your local grocer’s dried bean aisle and see the colors. Get creative. Maybe even mix a two […]
Burst Into Photo Organization and Sharing with iPhone & Droid App w/giveaway
Burst.It is Bursting with Simplicity in Sharing Videos & Photos to Groups Simple, efficient technology is a Smart Mama need. Burst.It knows that and has made an app and website for busy moms. Using basic one-touch technology a mom can send multiple photos and videos to an individual or a group. All media is instantly […]
3 Great Tips to Consider When Rearranging Office Space
Rearranging your office can happen on a whim and other times forced. Whether you just get in that mood to rearrange everything – we’ve all been there – or you’re getting new office furniture, the opportunity to make some easy changes to the room you spend much time in can be very helpful. Wireless is […]
Commuting By the Numbers – The Killer Commute
I love my job because I don’t commute. Commuting is the pits. There are so many dangers faced in commuting – especially long commutes. The reality is that most do. My husband commuted 2 hours – each way – for several months last year. It was horrible. No part of it was good. I worried […]
How Mercalli Easy is Stabilizing Mom’s Jittery Videos
We aren’t about to walk around with a tripod in our back pocket all day. Moments for impromptu video captures happen. We pull out the camera and quickly grab a great shot of a baby’s 1st steps or big brother’s perfect shot into the playground basketball hoop. Now, Mercalli Easy is thankfully helping moms with […]
How to Create a Fun Easter Dinner that will Entertain your Children
Guest Post from designer Jessica Phan. How to Create a Fun Easter Dinner that will Entertain your Children For me, Easter is all about chocolate bunnies, egg hunts, and family dinners. Nothing gets me more excited about the holiday than the sumptuous aroma of Mom’s cooking as she prepares Easter Sunday dinner, and the many […]
Bunny Face Mask for a PreSchool Easter Craft
Bunny Face Mask for a Pre-School Easter Craft Make an Easter craft that will have the whole crew giggling! Adorable bunny rabbits have been a part our Easter celebration in the US since the late 18th century. (see Wikipedia article on Easter Bunny.) This simple craft is loads of fun and the kids really enjoy […]
4 Essentials for Your EBay Shipping Kit
Shipping on EBAY can be intimidating. Believe me, I’ve been intimidated. With the right tools you’ll be set to correctly asses the shipping costs for an item you intend to list. Watch and listen to my EBAY shipping essentials. You may already have many of these items. Do you? Many of them are reusable from […]
Spring Cleaning Your PC with Basic Steps and Free Tools
Spring Cleaning! Yes, it’s time! Not just our closets! It’s time to get our PCs organized and efficient, too! It’s free and requires small basic steps. Are you ready? Let’s go! Photo Clutter & Cleanse Ok, you’ve taken 3000+ photos of your kids this year, uploaded them to your computer and maybe printed out a […]
Stop the Madness! Germs & Bacteria on Your Fingers is Making a Mess of Your Kitchen
Germs and bacteria on your fingers leave traces everywhere in your kitchen. Think of it as the dirty foot(hand)print that gets left behind. You cut the chicken breast on the cutting board and you immediately go to the sink to wash your hands. You dispense soap by pumping or squeezing it onto your hands. Now […]
Softer Clothing Makes You Happier, Doesn’t It?
An afternoon of doing laundry. We’ve all been there. None of us like it. What we do like is the finished product. The basket full of neatly folded clothing, sheets & towels. The soft clothing, still warm from the dryer gives us a feeling of relaxation and happiness. What’s your laundry routine? I know many […]
#EbayParent Panel Gets Me Ready to Sell on EBAY
The content was amazing! I asked a million questions. I came back from the EBAY Parent Panel Summit in San Jose, California pumped to sell my treasures on EBAY! I have bags of clothing, stacks of plates, boxes of shoes and boxes of old random AV cords that will make me money when I sell […]
KIA Sorento Goes Luxury for Mom on a Budget
Miami welcomed the affordable KIA this month! From the ever popular Calle Ocho festival in Little Havana to my driveway for a week – KIA has reaffirmed their commitment to make quality, affordable cars for families – big and small! Mid-Sized KIA Sorento is a Mom-Friendly and Affordable Riding luxury but paying economical. The Kia […]
Kellogg’s National Breakfast Week Helps Feed a Child in Need
Did you know that it’s National Breakfast Week? What did you eat? What did you serve? Kellogg’s, makers of nearly every wonderful cereal, along with Action Healthy Kids are continuing their “Share Your Breakfast” campaign this year. They invite YOU to raise YOUR spoons to the social movement and “share” YOUR breakfast! Post a description of […]
Friends with Kids Hits Theaters and Moms Can Relate, BIG TIME!
Grab a friend and head to the theaters to see Friends with Kids, believe me, you’ll be laughing out loud! On Friday, March 9th, the Bridesmaids cast reunite in a hysterical comedy about a close-knit group of New York couples and their single friends. As the couples with kids enter that stage in life where children begin […]
Springtime Fashion Trends for the Kids
The Garden Party is ready to start here! The thought of spring is refreshing! The birds return from their time down south, the crocuses peep up in the garden and there is an overall happy feeling. We also need to be ready for the springtime fashion trends for kids! Shopping for Fashion In the fall, […]
Hosting Family Game Night Like Your Own American Idol – MyCokeRewards.com Offers Ideas! GIVEAWAY
Friday night arrives and my daughter begs to stay up late. Her 7:30 PM school night bedtime is pushed to maybe 8:15. We would even let her stay up later but her eyes are typically half closed by 7:45. Our Friday nights consist of a family meal, often pizza, sometimes a movie and most commonly […]
COVERGIRL and Sofia Vergara Stunning Together at the Vanity Fair Oscar After Party
Would you like to look Sofia Vergara – the sexiest star on Modren Family? Ok, I can’t get you her outrageous curves, but I can give you the insider tips to look as beautiful as she did at the Oscar’s Vanity Fair after party. Her face looked stunning; reminiscent of Sofia Loren – the goal […]
6 Ways Ebay Can Help You Be a Smarter Mom & Wife
Ebay can not only help you make money, but help you be a smarter wife and mom! A Smart Mama not only knows the resources available to help her, she uses them too! Try any or all of these ways to be a Smarter Mama through EBAY! Support your family’s finances by earning a few […]
4 Simple Ways to Start Monday Off In a Cleaner Home
It’s a new week. Let’s start it off right! Making little improvements in our home can have a lasting impact throughout the rest of the week. Go make your bed. I know that no one will even know you made it besides your kids and husband, but I promise that when you head to bed […]
Achoos and Thank You’s! The Warm, Comfy Feeling of Sharing! See Our Video Story!
Need a Kleenex? A sneeze, a cough, a smear of something on the face, all instigate the automatic Kleenex offering. We share all sorts of things like clothes, toys, ideas, and Kleenex! Over these last few months I have witnessed unbelievable sharing in my home. From the 1st day home from the hospital, Isabella has […]
Versatile, Trendy Sandals – Honestly, You’ll Flip Out with These
Whether it’s a family trip to a warm destination, a cruise throughout the Caribbean or simply the summer’s social events, trendy sandals are a must. Flip Out Sandals are now this Smart Mama’s go-to warm weather shoe. Flip Out Sandals allow you to have a variety of styles of shoes with just one shoe. How […]
Capitol Lighting Lights Up a Room Remodel Bright and Affordable
With the economic strains we’ve all endured these last few years, total home remodels aren’t typically within our plans. Smaller home improvements are now more within a Smart Mama’s budget. A less expensive way to “remodel” a room is through its light fixture(s). Changing the light fixture in a room can often dramatically improve the room’s appearance […]
Mom-created Baby Line, Tiny Tillia, Available Through Avon
For over 126 years, Avon has delivered quality products that are adored by millions of moms, dads and even kids. The company has recently launched the sale of Tiny Tillia, a line which includes an adorable collection of playthings, clothing, bedding and more. Tiny Tillia, was originally created by a mom of 2, Tiffany Lerman, […]
Making Homemade Baby Wipes – Practical or Practically Pointless?
Homemade baby wipes can save money and are easy to make, but is it worth it? We all want what’s best for the baby. Homemade or retail, at the end, it’s our decision. With food, we want to provide our babies with homemade as often as possible. We want to know exactly what’s filling the […]
Parents & Their Smartphone, You May Be Surprised and Even Giggle with this Data!
How attached are you to your iPhone, Droid or other smartphone? It’s second on my list, after my kids of course, of things I freak out if I can’t find! We all know that Candyland comes before Twitter, but it’s tough some times. Our smartphones provide immediate access to information that long ago was in […]