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Silly Pasta Shapes – Become a pasta designer! Win a $100 AMEX card!
Silly Pasta Shapes – Become a pasta designer! Win a $100 AMEX card! I get so excited when I hear, “Mom, can we have pasta and sauce for dinner?” I honestly feel like it’s a special gift from someone upabove who is trying to cut me some slack after a chaotic day. My husband […]
Coca-Cola’s Family Game Night – We’re up for it! Are you? w/giveaway
Coca-Cola’s Family Game Night – We’re up for it! Are you? w/giveaway Weekend nights are the best, especially Fridays when we have family night. We eat as a family and then play as a family. We enjoy classic board games, Old Maid or a game invented by my near 5 year old, Isabella, as we […]
iPhone App Marble Jar May Be the Solution to a Crazy Morning
iPhone App Marble Jar May Be the Solution to a Crazy Morning Motivating children to follow directions is a tough one. I learned as a teacher the value of positive reinforcement – rewarding children for positive behavior rather than focusing on the negative. As a Smart Mama I try to remember this strategy when my […]
Smart Home: Fooz Kids and it’s valuable Parental Dashboard!
Thank you to Fooz Kids for providing me with an All-In-One pack to review. The opinions I’ve expressed here are solely my own and represent my honest viewpoint. It’s not often that you find a keeper. I’ve come across one that is most certainly a keeper for all parents, especially as we’re gearing up for […]
Smart Product: CPSC Recall Roundup, YouTube Video Sharing Recent Recalls
There are many ways to stay on top of recent product recalls issued by the Consumer Protection Safety Commission (CPSC.) As a Smart Mama, it is your responsibility to be aware of products that are potentially dangerous in the home of your children. Easier said than done, when you’re a soccer mom with about a […]
Hormel Chili with Beans Dip
My opportunity as a Hormel Extended Family Blogger is inspiring a little Iron Chef for Smarty Pants Mamas this week! Let’s try using an ingredient that is often a pantry staple. It’s used “as-is.” It’s used in appetizers, entrees and more. Think of ways you have or could use it. So, this week I put […]
Smart Product: MamaMemoirs.com, w/giveaway
We thought we would always remember the special moments of pregnancy. We’ve seen beautiful hardcover journals and more to document the daily happenings of our pregnancy. We swore we would take out the book, find a pen and write (in our best handwriting of course) our pregnancy happenings. I’ve tried to, but it never happens. We’ve called the […]
Not-so Smart Product: 3 CPSC Product Recalls, including Target Circo Sandals, Rugby Pain & Britax Stroller Fever Drops, and
These are the Consumer Protection Safety Commission (CPSC) recalls that have been issued recently. As a reminder: In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines (which were incorporated into an industry voluntary standard in 1997) to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled in the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets or […]
Smart Product: Siopa.com for quality Irish goods!
Want to head over to Dublin to buy yourself a beautiful claddagh ring or a quality Irish sweater for the winter months? Or how about finding a beautiful gift basket full of Irish treats for a friend’s birthday? If life could afford us with those possibilities wouldn’t that be great? In reality, Smart Mamas will […]
Smart Product: ChicaPC-Fix {w/giveaway}
I like things simple. I like things that work, get the job done and won’t take ten years to figure out how to use. I spend countless hours in front of the computer, writing posts, finding recipes, playing on Facebook or uploading the latest pictures of my newborn. I need, because I don’t have time […]
Smart Product: Omaha Steaks Father’s Day Giveaway! Deadline to enter is tonight, June 5th!
Omaha Steaks® is hosting an “Omaha Steaks Father’s Day Giveaway” where moms, can come together with their children for a chance to win the grand prize The Ultimate Backyard Cookout for Dad that includes: A Char-Broil RED 3-Burner Gas Infrared Grill 12 Custom Cut Omaha Steaks (choose from Filet Mignon, Boneless Strips, Ribeyes or Top Sirloins) 16 Omaha Steaks Stuffed […]
Smart Product: Sunbow Dora the Explorer Sun Stick, SPF 45
We’re Floridians. We carry sunscreen in our bags like others may carry chap stick. Gooey, greasy lotion is a thing of the past. Thankfully sun block companies have gotten the spray lotion down to a science, but the challenge that still remains is making lotion applying something a bit more enticing for the kids. I […]
CPSC Product Recall: Bicycle Helmet
As Smart Mamas, staying on top of the latest Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) latest product recalls is essential. A few years ago I shared the story on how a parade toy that Tom bought for Isabella appeared on the CPSC list a month after attending the parade. It was scary to learn that this […]
Aquaphor Healing Ointment
A little newborn sits in my arms. She’s beautiful. She’s perfect. I love her. What I don’t love, is the newborn dry skin that is plaguing her little feet and hands. I asked her pediatrician at our 2 week visit what I should do. She explained that although her skin looked uncomfortable, it bothered my […]
Stain Solver Review, the organic stain removing lifesaver!
Got stains? I’m sure! What home doesn’t? We’re covered in grass, ketchup, paint and general “what on Earth is this” markings here! Wondering what this Smart Mama uses? I recently tried and fell in love with Stain Solver! This organic powder cleaner, available at StainSolver.com, can be the lifesaver for not just your clothing stains, […]
Smart Product: The Bar Method’s Pregnancy Workout DVD w/giveaway
Already 29 weeks pregnant and boy have I had every excuse in the book to not move this growing belly. I go on walks, maybe not as often as I should. I chase my 4 year old, certainly more than I should. Plus I’ve recently moved, so I like to consider each box I unpack […]
Review of T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide
Sleek. Fast. A Timesaver! Describing the T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide puts a smile on my face. You see, as a mom, time is precious. I need to quickly access my phone’s contents, whether it’s email, texting, photo or my child’s favorite app. This cell phone does just that, with much ease. The myTouch 3G Slide […]
PAM Top Tip, my daughter’s entry!
I know you have used cooking spray at least a half a dozen times in the last month. Just this week I sprayed PAM on: bottom of casserole to make spaghetti squash breaded chicken thighs that were going to be baked – I also sprayed it on the cooking sheet before on the frying pan […]
Smart Home: PAM Top Tips! 25 readers will receive 4 bottles of PAM!
A cookie sheet, breaded chicken, maybe even a squeaky door all have a tool that comes in handy…PAM! Yes, I just said the traditional cooking spray that is found in nearly every American household! PAM has come to the rescue so many times here. The days of greasing a cookie sheet with butter are done, and […]
Smart Product: Hallmark’s Augemented Reality Card brings baby’s present!
On December 25th we are very much looking forward to opening a special present under the tree. You see, the baby in my belly will be announcing that day if it is a girl or a boy! Earlier this month I had an ultrasound done where the technician was able to discern the baby’s gender. […]
12 Days of Diapers! Win a $200 Amazon gift card or other great prizes!
12 Days of Diapers! Win a $200 Amazon gift card or other great prize! Giveaway ends tomorrow, December 17th!! Please be sure to participate in 12 Days of Diapers today! Simply make a diaper donation to a participating Every Little Bottom diaper bank, or other local organization to enter! See more details at: http://smartypantsmama.com/2010/12/smart-cause-12-days-of-diapers-support-a-mom-in-need-wgiveaway/ As […]
Smart Cause: 12 Days of Diapers – Support a Mom in Need! {w/giveaway}
WINNER: Jennifer B. who donated to a local food bank! Thank you Jennifer for supporting moms in need! Our Christmas lists are made and the shopping may even be done! But, we all know the truth. Many moms are struggling to alone diaper their babies, not to mention providing a gift under the tree. I […]
BitDefender making Facebook-ing Safer with safego
How many hours do you spend on Facebook? Ok, you don’t have to admit that here. But I want you to take a moment to consider the amount of time you dedicate to chatting with old classmates, posting the latest family photos, playing Farmville and declining events from your neighbor. Facebook, like any Internet site, […]
Smart Product: Baby Einstein Discovery Kits w/giveaway!
GIVEAWAY WINNER: Jennifer Hutcheson @Mami2Mommy Just in time for gift buying time, Baby Einstein has come out with a new product that’s perfect for all those little ones on Santa’s list! The Baby Einstein Discovery Kits combine the established DVD’s, with a related book or activity cards and a musical CD. These discovery kits provide […]
Recall Wednesday: 8 product recalls by CPSC, October 13 – 19
These are the Consumer Protection Safety Commission (CPSC) recalls that have been issued from October 13 – October 19, 2010. As a reminder: In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines (which were incorporated into an industry voluntary standard in 1997) to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled in the neck and waist drawstrings in […]
Recall Wednesday: 6 product recalls by CPSC, October 6 – 12
These are the Consumer Protection Safety Commission (CPSC) recalls that have been issued from October 6 – October 12, 2010. As a reminder: In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines (which were incorporated into an industry voluntary standard in 1997) to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled in the neck and waist drawstrings in […]