April 2008
Recall Wednesday – Table Saws to Lawn Mowers
Happy Wednesday!Today I have 5 recalls notifications from the Consumer Product Safety Commission. I received each of these within the last week. Below is the details on each recall, as written on the official notification. If you or a loved one has any of these products, be sure to follow the direction that is listed […]
Tackle It Tuesday – The Medicine Cabinet!
I know I’m not alone….my medicine cabinet could be renamed the useless, expired stuff cabinet! I have cold medicine in there that I must have bought 5 years ago and about a million hotel size shampoos and conditioners. I have an old toothpaste tube with maybe 1 milligram of paste. I have 3 hair rubberbands […]
Want to win some books???!!! I do!
No Munchkin Monday nominations today so instead I am proving that I am not selfish by sharing a GREAT contest! (I am decreasing my chances of winning now!) TechSavvyMama (see link on my Daily Blog List on right) is holding a contest to win over $100 worth of Scholastic children’s books! To enter the conest […]
The Best Dip Ever!
I’m starting to realize that this is becoming a bit of a theme…I’ve posted a recipe for 3 Fridays in a row! This week I wanted to share a super yummy dip that I have shared a parties at home and brought to friend’s homes. It’s easy as can be to make and everyone always […]
Thursday Thirteen – DVR Favorites
I remember being forewarned that DVR would change how we view television. They were right! I now, and even more so my husband, can’t stand having to sit through commercials. Will purposely start watching a show 20 minutes after it started so that we can fast forward through commercials or boring parts. Today I have […]
Recall Wednesday – Toys, Key Chains and Baby Carrier
Good Morning Everyone!!! I received 3 recall notifications from the CPSC in the past week. Please review the details I have posted below. The details come directly from the official CPSC notification. Share this posting with friends and family who may have the items tucked away. Name of Product: Western Rider Push Toys Hazard: Surface […]
Tackle It Tuesday – When you wish upon a star – do you get photos?
Living driving distance from Walt Disney World (4 hours), we have already taken my munchkin twice! Her 1st visit was when she was 9 month and the latest was this past January when she was almost 15 months. She loves it – and so do we!!!! She loves the characters and people watching. This past […]
Munchkin Monday – Meet Munchkin Amelia NiCole!
I am pleased to annouce this week’s Munchkin Monday, Munchkin Ameilia NiCole! Thank you so much to Amelia’s mommy for sharing not only her munchkin, but an interesting story on the naming of her children! Name: Amelia NiCole Nickname: Mia Birthday: August 7th, 2005 Age: 2.5 years Current Favorites: Things – Buzz Light Year, Lightening […]
Cuban Black Beans Recipe
This Cuban Black Beans recipe is an easy and delicious dish. I make it about once a month. My munchkin is a super slow chewer so I have tried to find other, less chewing needed, sources of protein. Beans have been a hit. Cuban food tends to have garlic and olive oil in most of […]
Thursday Thirteen – 1st Words
First words. We get so excited. We can’t believe what we’re hearing! This Thursday Thirteen I will share my daughter’s 1st 13 words and meanings- in no particular order! Keep in mind that she is raised in a bilingual home – Spanish & English. She hears Spanish 75% of the time. dada = daddy mama […]
Recall Wednesday – Hillbilly Teeth Anyone???
I have received 3 emails from the CPSC in the past week. Please review the items below. I have pulled the information directly from the emails I received. Item 1: Interchange Robot ToysHazard: Surface paints on the toys contain excessive levels of lead,violating the federal lead paint standard.Description: The recalled robot toys were sold as […]
Tackle It Tuesday – The George Costanza Wallet!
Dozens of receipts, appointment cards, driver’s license, too many credit cards, insurance cards, mass cards, gift cards, $5, coupons, membership cards, and business cards have created my George Costanza wallet! I’m sure most of you remember the Seinfeld episode where George’s wallet was so overstuffed that he walks and sits at a tilt. Well, I […]
Munchkin Monday – Meet Baby Erin Danielle
SmartyPantsMama is excited to announce this week’s Munchkin Monday, Baby Erin Danielle! Name: Erin Danielle Birthday: May 25, 2007 Age: 10.5 months Likes: Music, puppies, singing…she sings and dances to everything, including her mommy’s acoustic band – it’s hilarious to watch her sing/dance around. Dislikes: Wearing clothes, baths…oatmeal. She’s taking baby steps right now, literally. […]
Free for me Friday – Yummy Chicken!!
As you read earlier this week, I received a recipe box for a wedding shower gift. The box was chock full of recipes written by friends and family. Much to my surprise I received 2 identical recipes! Two cousins (sisters of each other) who were not able to attend, sent me with their gifts the […]
Thursday Thirteen – Shopping Warehouse Style
Sometime soon after my college graduation, I received a free one-year membership from Costco. I guess it was their way of congratulating local graduates. I took them up on their offer. I would go on occasion and without a doubt buy much too much for a 22 year old living in a tiny apartment. Times […]
Recall Wednesday – 9 Items – Water Heaters to Sunglasses
Good Morning! Over the past week I have received a total of 9 recall notifications from the CPSC! Items range from the deck cleaner listed first to children’s sunglasseases. Please review each item below. I have included information directlt from the CPSC. Item 1: Cabot Composite Deck Cleaner Hazard: One of the components of the […]
Tackle It Tuesday – My Recipe Collection
I love to cook, and I love to use recipes. I really enjoy the excitement of finding a recipe that has already been proven to be successful, and then attempting to replicate the meal. I have a dozen cookbooks and dozens and dozens of recipe cards. The recipe cards are my favorites! These are recipes […]
Munchkin Monday – Baby David Gabriel!
Smarty Pants Mama is pleased to announce this week’s Munchkin Monday, Baby David Gabriel! Name: David GabrielBirthday: March 5, 2007Age: 13 Months Likes· The Itsy Bitsy Spider song· Flushing the toilet· Blowing kisses· Dancing to any music – he dances to the music in the doctor’s office, in elevators, at restaurants, and at Walmart. He […]
Free for Me Fridays – Morning Routine
Happy Friday! Do you follow a schedule with your munchkin at home? Are you strict or do you allow lenience? Many Smart Moms follow schedules to the tee while others just go with the flow of the day. In our home, I like to keep my daughter on a schedule. In my experience as a […]
Thursday Thirteen – Our Favorite Kiddie Songs!
As I spend so much of my day singing – no I’m no American Idol wannabe – I simply have quickly learned the power of music with my munchkin. Since her 1st days, music has soothed her. It could be my husband’s self-created “Say goodnight and go to sleep” song or the classical music CD, […]
Recall Wednesday – Toy Horses, Sweatshirts, Saunas & Locks! !
Happy Wednesday! This past week I have received 4 recalls from CPSC. Please be sure to check your home & remove these items! Below you will find details on the items that I took right from the notification. Check back next Wednesday for additional recalls issued in the coming days. Item 1: Rock ‘N Ride […]
Tackle It Tuesday – Organizing the Fridge Door!
Wedding invitations, doctor’s appointment card, birthday invitation, CVS receipt, munchkin’s artwork, Tot-Lok magnets, random photo magnets, grocery list, and other random magnets: What my fridge looks like on a good day! A magnetic fridge provides you with a place to display and organize papers – the key word there is organize! My fridge looks like […]