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Yes, I am ready and able to market your brand with authentic writing, photography and video. Promoting my work across 1/2 dozen social media platforms, your marketing campaigns created and/or implemented by Smarty Pants Mama Media (that’s my fancy name) will relate to fellow travelers, foodies and/or homemakers. It’s an opportunity to broadcast your brand […]
Summer Weekend Getaway at the Hilton Bonnet Creek
UPDATE: Check out our video montage of our very favorite aspects of the Hilton Bonnet Creek! A summer weekend getaway at the Hilton Bonnet Creek in Orlando provided our family a perfect opportunity to relax, have fun, enjoy outstanding food and receive top notch service. We head to Orlando quite a bit being South Florida residents. […]
2015 Chevy Suburban Trunk Space Review
Trunk space is important for moms. Accessible trunk space is important, too. I recently got to take a look at the 2015 Chevy Suburban and I was floored by the size and functionality features of its trunk space. As a mom, especially a soccer mom who is always doing carpool, I need a car that […]
Review of Panasonic Lumix ZS40 Video Recording
Sometimes you just need to see it to believe it. I recently took out both my iPhone 5S and my Panasonic Lumix ZS40 to try out their video capabilities. The Panasonic Lumix ZS40 was given to me at a recent travel writing conference (TravelingMom Retreat.) I had spent all sorts of time trying out its photography […]
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 […]
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 […]
Just Dance Kids 2014 Review
Yes, dancing is a great form of exercise. Whether it’s jamming to the radio, a download or a video game teaching you all sorts of dance moves, dancing is a great way for kids to bump up the hear rate and use up some kid energy! The Just Dance Kids 2014 game for XBOX 360 […]
10 DVDs for Kids Under $6
Are we there yet? Mom, I’m bored. We decide to drive to save money, not deal with security…and countless other reasons. The advent of the portable DVD player or in-car entertainment systems has given parents like you and me a little peace during those trips. I like to keep a stock of DVDs in the […]
5 Back to School Items for Kids in Uniforms
Yes, many of our children are dressing in a plaid skort, collared shirt and school issued socks. But, back to school shopping isn’t just uniforms. Children wearing uniforms to school still need to stock up on many clothing items for before, during and after school. I was recently invited to go back to school shopping […]
The Squeezable Healthy Snacks
When traveling, quick and easy snacks, HUGE bonus if they’re healthy snacks too, are a must! My toddler is a fan of all things tasty and Buddy Fruits might be one of her favorites! For our recent road trip to Disney World we packed loads of Buddy Fruits that I was provided to review. What […]
How To Watch LIVE TV on Other Devices
Tom, I need you to take her to gymnastics. I can’t the game is one. Then just take your phone and watch it there. BAM! Off he goes, with his phone in his pocket and his daughter in his hand. On our smart phones, iPads or computers, our Comcast Xfinity subscription allows us to watch […]
Last Minute Holiday Gifts That Don’t Need a Box
Last minute gifts often aren’t very personal. The generic doll, blocks or pajamas will be enjoyed by the recipient, but not for long. Below are great last minute gift ideas for kids or families. They make great last minute gifts from Santa, Grandma, Aunt, and even mom & dad! Forget finding a spot in the […]
Watch CNN Live on Mobile Device!
CNN Live Through Xfinity Watch CNN live from mobile device for latest on Hurricane Sandy, Presidential election and more! Want to stay on top of the latest news regardless where you are? Your desktop, laptop or other mobile device are ready to play CNN Live with your Comcast XfinityTV service. Just yesterday and we drove down […]
Halloween Baby Costume Ideas
Halloween baby costumes bring out the awwwwww in all of us. Last year my then 5 month old was a ladybug, just like her big sister. Adorable. I think I took a million photos. Selecting a Halloween Baby Costume Selecting the costume for your baby, toddler or school age youngster can be stressful, but it […]
Family Halloween Costume Ideas
Family Halloween costume ideas are a fun way to bring out the creativity and excitement of the season! There is nothing more exciting than seeing the families walk down the block or better yet down Main Street USA in Magic Kingdom for the Mickey’s No-So-Scary Halloween Party. Post Updated: September 2106 Many family Halloween costumes are […]
Our Memorable Juicy Route 27 in Florida
South Floridians drive to Orlando regularly, it’s understandable. Our family has done it nearly a dozen times in the last 5 years. Visiting Disney World or other amusement parks, with just a 3-4 hour drive is manageable, especially when traveling with the family. One of our more more memorable drives up was when we took […]
A Marco Island Vacation is an Ideal Family Travel Destination
This year’s summer family trip was a Marco Island vacation. This island sits less than 2 hours west of Miami, just south of Naples. Traveling to Florida, with the exception of Disney, is slow season during the summer months. Intense heat and possibility of hurricanes makes it not always ideal when traveling. However, slow season […]
An Organized Suitcase is Necessary on a Weekend Getaway
[ad#Google in Content] We are the weekend getaway family, as you may remember from Smarty Pants Daddy’s post this summer. We getaway when we can, especially when we find a good deal and have a free weekend! On most trips, I am able to pack our clothes in 2 suitcases, often a backpack comes too […]
Recall Wedneday: 6 Products Recalled by CPSC, September 15-21
These are the Consumer Protection Safety Commission (CPSC) recalls that have been issued from September 15 –21, 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 upper garments, such […]
How to Make Mickey Mouse Waffles at Home
Many of us know have experienced the love of Mickey Mouse waffles at any Walt Disney World breakfast feast. It’s a kid and adult favorite. The little Mickey ears sitting on your plate puts an instant smile on your face! But, as much as we would love to, we will not make to a Character […]
Smart Travel: The Weekend Getaway
[ad#Google in Content] Guest Poster: Smarty Pants Dada I guess about a year and a half ago, our family started doing weekend getaways. It was one of the best decisions we have ever made. As a dad who works all week it is nice to get away from home for the weekend. It doesn’t have […]
Smart Product: VTech MobiGo w/giveaway
Updated 9/5/10 due to product availability updates. It arrived around 3 PM. I had shown her pictures and read her information all about the new MobiGoTouch Learning System that was to be delivered that day. She was ecstatic! She tore into the box like it was the first gift on Christmas! Her expectations were met! […]
Party, Popcorn Party! The Ultimate Blog Party 2010 hits Miami!
Welcome Ultimate Bog Party 2010 party goers! We’re ready to party in this house! If this is your first time visiting SmartyPantsMama.com you need to look around, if this is not your first, I insist that you do too! I’ve got lots to show you! First, come this way to see my latest Recall […]
Snoozing in the Booster – stiff neck?
I remember how ecstatic we were when we could ditch the “pain the butt to buckle” car seat and start using the booster instead. What a relief! I gained minutes back a day, since she could do everything, minus buckle herself. She could climb in, she could unbuckle and climb out. Now, I was warned […]
Paparazzi Smarty Pants in the house!
Paparazzi Smarty Pants in the house! Yes, on our latest trip to Disney World in December I spotted Kelly Ripa! As I was waiting from Tom and Isa to finish the Jungle Cruise I noticed a small crowd forming near the exit. My “I promise I was not eavesdropping” ears heard something about Kelly Ripa […]
Morning Freeze….brrrrrrrrrrrr
It’s the Monday morning cold blues! Wow, woke up this AM to the low 40s in South Florida! Yikes! I grew up in the northeast but I have certainly acclimated in my 4 1/2 years down south. Winters in my book are now filled with days in the high 60s to low 70s. Not any […]