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...
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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...
Read MoreStop 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...
Read MoreHosting 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...
Read MoreWould 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......
[ Click to Continue ]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.......
[ Click to Continue ]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,......
[ Click to Continue ]Wa Wa Wa…the baby aisle makes me want to cry! Prices of diapers and wipes can drain a mom’s wallet in no time. Researching the prices is essential for a mom who wants to be smart and on budget! Last week I attended a blogger event at a local BJ’s Wholesale. Armed with the skepticism......
[ Click to Continue ]Homemade Baby Food – Simple & Healthy with Sage Spoonfuls! I cannot believe my littlest one is already 7 months. Where has the time gone!? I still remember the 1st moments that I held her and when she opened her eyes with a bit of a smile. I instantly fell in love. Fast forward a......
[ Click to Continue ]As I await a blogger event here at a BJ’s in Miami, I am walking around the store and impressed with the deals I’m finding! Stay tuned for the next update!...
[ Click to Continue ]Something simple, something soothing. That’s the best way to describe the beautiful sounds of Daddy Plays. I sat here at my computer listening to the acoustic song samples of the CDs found on DaddyPlaysOnline.com. I was instantly relaxed & wanted to hear more. The acoustic sounds of all three Daddy Plays CDs are remarkable. Your......
[ Click to Continue ]eBay Lemonade Made by Tristan O’Brien – An eBay Money Maker Story When all else fails, when you’ve lost your job, wife just gave birth and you’re essentially living in a new city with very limited support, what do you do? Tristan O’Brien, of Westfield, Indiana, took his HUGE bowl of lemons and made a......
[ Click to Continue ]Happy Cyber Monday! I will be updating this list as the offers come in so come back throughout the day! 1. Get $120 Off Amazon Kindle DX – Featuring Large 9.7” E Ink Display and Free 3G Wireless 2. 25% Off Sitewide (some exclusions apply) at Crocs.com! 3. Check out the Amazon Toy List –......
[ Click to Continue ]Thanksgiving Day means a table food of delicacies for many of us, but not for all. Did you know that 17.2 million (1:7) households in America were living in hunger in 2010? Astonishing! It makes your prayers of thanks more meaningful as you recognize how blessed you are to have a turkey and its fixings this......
[ Click to Continue ]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......
[ Click to Continue ]Buffalo Chicken Dip for Halloween, Football and More! Tis the season for chips and dips! Football season means easy foods to munch on as you’re watching the college game on Saturday or the Pro on Sunday! I have some favorites, including the Mexi-Melt of Beans – my father-in-laws favorite! Here’s another one that will have......
[ Click to Continue ]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......
[ Click to Continue ]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......
[ Click to Continue ]Reading, writing and arithmetic. That’s the focus. What can you do to support your pre-school or elementary aged children as they embark on a new school year? It’s important to keep it fun, with a hidden educational twist! My years as an elementary school teacher have provided me with a keen eye on what’s worth......
[ Click to Continue ]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......
[ Click to Continue ]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......
[ Click to Continue ]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......
[ Click to Continue ]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......
[ Click to Continue ]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......
[ Click to Continue ]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......
[ Click to Continue ]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......
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COVERGIRL and Sofia Vergara Stunning Together at the Vanity Fair Oscar After Party