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Smart Product: Sunbow Dora the Explorer Sun Stick, SPF 45

June 3, 2011

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 [...]

Smart Home: Summer Organizing

June 2, 2011

So the unofficial start of summer 2011 was this past weekend. It’s time to get the summer to-do list organized! What projects do you need [...]

CPSC Product Recall: Bicycle Helmet

June 1, 2011

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 [...]

Smart Product: Aquaphor Healing Ointment, Just what my newborn needed!

May 30, 2011

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 [...]

Smart Food: Breakfast Choices in Miami, using LikeList!

May 28, 2011

A few weeks ago I shared 4 of our favorite places to get a quick easy breakfast in Miami. Today, using a new tool, LikeList [...]

Smart Update: Vlog #1, Memorial Day Weeked sans Makeup

May 27, 2011

Wishing you all a wonderful Memorial Day weekend!

Smart Home: Dinnertime Dilemmas, You’re Not Alone with Ragú’s Mom’s the Word on Dinner

May 25, 2011

Dinnertime…. Perfect and peaceful….right? Ha! I know your home resembles mine. At least I hope it does. We have mini battles here, not every night. [...]

Smart Home: Coffee Filters, the cheap solutions to much!

May 23, 2011

Coffee filters, whether you buy them at CVS, Publix, Target or Family Dollar, you probably won’t spend more than a few dollars for a few [...]

Smart Food: Weekly Menu, May 23 – 27, Postpartum Healthy Living!

May 22, 2011

Well I’m a Smart Mama of 2 now! This week we start our postpartum healthy eating routine! Gone are the days of endless bowls of [...]

Smart Home: Special Occasion for Big Sister, ala Hallmark Style!

May 20, 2011

You know those frantic last weeks before your baby’s due date. Like those days when you are going crazy trying to get it all done [...]

Smart Food: The Easiest, Yummiest London Broil!

May 18, 2011

I’m exhausted. Yes, as a mommy of a newborn (just 9 days old) and a 4 1/2 year old my energy and time on hand [...]

Smart Home: Adjusting to being a mom of 2 – a sports bra and steak at once!

May 17, 2011

This Smart Mama household is now plus one more! We’re now officially Smarty Pants Mama & Dada plus 2! Last week we welcomed the latest [...]

Smart Home: My take on dinnertime with Ragú® Mom’s the Word on Dinner

May 16, 2011

Have you spotted Smarty Pants Mama on the screen at http:///www.Facebook.com/ragusauce? Be sure to visit the Mom’s the Word on Dinner app to see me [...]

Smart Home: Stain Solver, the organic stain removing lifesaver!

May 3, 2011

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 Food: Miami Breakfast Choices

May 2, 2011

We love Sunday mornings. With a child in our house and one arriving any day now (I’m 37.5 weeks preggo,) waking up early isn’t much [...]

Smart Food: Burger King Chicken Tenders & Hop – a great lunch & movie event!

April 26, 2011

A quick lunch before the movies is something this Smart Mama house loves! Just this past weekend we headed over to Burger King for a [...]

Smart Food: Hidden Surprise Easter Egg Rice Krispie Treats! Plus a Smart Mama Tip!

April 21, 2011

We’ve all seen the commercial, come across the ad in coupon circulars and more for the Hidden Surprise Easter Egg Treats using Kellogs Rice Krispies [...]

Smart Travel: The Humming Game – My daughter the songwriter!

April 20, 2011

This week I shared 5 games that we play in the car. http://smartypantsmama.com/2011/04/smart-home-5-car-ride-games-to-occupy-the-time/ My daughter’s favorite is #2 The Humming Game (just like the classic [...]

Smart Home: 5 Car Ride Games to Occupy the Time

April 18, 2011

Car rides, even most short ones, are often filled with “Are we there yet?” and more. My 4 ½ year old daughter is a chatter [...]

Smart Food: Weekly Menu, April 11 – 15

April 11, 2011

It’s been some time! Here’s our yummy menu for the week! Please understand that I’m nearly 35 weeks pregnant so my cravings are in full [...]

Smart Home: Ragú® Mom’s the Word on Dinner – Funniest Dinnertime Momement!

April 4, 2011

My daughter is a riot, who can drive me a little bonkers at times. Dinnertime is always an event. I’m sure you all can relate. [...]

Smart Home: Cool Mom gets down with Dawn!

March 31, 2011

Cool Mom (http://www.coolmom.com) , Daphne Brogdon, got down with Dawn recently, and I am certain you Smart Mamas can relate! The ever so annoying clean [...]

Smart Food: Pop & Win Popcorn Playdate Party! Giveaway!

March 21, 2011

How do you create instant excitement with 2 four year old little girls? Just mention popcorn, candy, movie and a game and you can image [...]

Smart Home: Ragú® Mom’s the Word on Dinner – The Veggies Dilemma!

March 17, 2011

Peas. Carrots. Broccoli. Corn. Sometimes Cauliflower. Red pepper when cooked. That would be the huge assortment of vegetables that my 4 ½ year old will [...]