August 2008
Smarty Pants Product of the Week – Loveable Labels!
Product Loveable Labels Smarty Pants Review Sippy cups, shoes, toys and more…my daughter has it and can easily lose it (especially if she’s anything like her mom or dad!) I need an efficient, Smart Mama way of labeling her things, that way at a playgroup with a half a dozen Diego cups, I’ll know which […]
Smarty Pants Product of the Week Winer – Samantha P.!
The winner of the Smarty Pants Product of the Week –LIST CADDY is… Comment #35 Samantha P said…definitely for coupons, i’m always fumbling for my coupons at the checkout stand Congratulations Samantha P.! I will be in touch this week to coordinate the shipment of your List Caddy! Smiles,Caroline Random Integer GeneratorHere are your random […]
Our Busy Calendar!
I’m heading to Storytime at the local public library today with the munchkin. I’m super excited! We typically spend our days doing great things with our playgroup – parks, zoo, arts and crafts, music class, splash and plays. We keep a very busy social calendar!!! What kinds of activities do you do with your children? […]
Recall Wednesday – Wire Splice, Bicycle Fork, Ventilator, Power Light Module, Coffee Maker, Stroller Activity Bar & Car Charger
Good Morning! I have received 7 recalls from the CPSC over the last week. The information below comes directly from the email notifications I received. Please be sure to check your homes for these items! Name of Product: Electrical Wire Splices (also known as Butt Splice Connectors) Hazard: The splice can fail to hold the […]
Edgewater Hotel in Naples, A Brief Overview
We had a fantastic time vacationing on the west coast of Florida, in Naples. We stayed at The Edgewater Hotel in a 1 bedroom suite. We traveled as a family of three, with the little one being 22 months. My parents also joined us on this multi-generaltional trip. Their suite was across the hall from […]
Munchkin Monday – Munchkin Drew!
Name: Drew Age: 23 months Birth: Sept. 15, 2006 Likes: ANY sport, animals, cars, Sesame Street, his brother WillDislikes: being alone, sitting still
Smarty Pants Product of the Week – List Caddy
Product List Caddy Smarty Pants Review As many of my readers know, I am a Grocery Game junkie! I head to 2 supermarkets and CVS each week with the Grocery Game list in hand and coupons in my pocket. The pre-selected coupons go in a sandwich baggie in my pocket and the list gets shoved […]
Smarty Pants Product of the Week Winner…Sandy!
And we have a winner…drum roll please…the winner of the Smarty Pants Product of the Week Giveaway, Street Science notebook is…Sandy!!! Sandy said…rope designCongratulations Sandy! I will be in touch with you this week to coordinate the shipping of your prize!!! Thank you to all who entered!!!Smiles,CarolineWinner selected by Random.org.
Recall Wednesday – snowboard bindings, helicopters and bikes!
The following recalls were issued by the CPSC over the last week. Please check your homes for the items and following the directions in the official recall listing. The information below comes directly from the CPSC listsrv notification I received. 1. Name of Product: 2007 Rossignol HC Snowboard Bindings Hazard: The nuts that attached the […]
Tackle It Tuesday – The Magazine Basket!
Everyone has it…the magazine basket in the bathroom or somewhere else in their house. It serves a great purpose, but often becomes the catch-all for all catalogs and magazine that were issued more than a year ago! Yesterday, as we waited to see if Tropical Storm Fay would make a visit, I cleaned it out!
Munchkin Monday – Meet Munchkin Will!
Name: Will Age: 3 1/2 years old Birthday: Feb. 3, 2005 Likes: elephants, pirates, sea creatures, singing, Disney movies Dislikes: trying new foods, going to bed
Smarty Pants Product of the Week – Street Science Notebooks
ProductStreet Science notebooksSmarty Pants ReviewWe’ve all had the standard black and white composition book – it works, but isn’t too chic! Street Science has designed a great line of notebooks, both spiral and bounded, for students of all ages. Moms, your tween and teens deserve notebooks designed with their interests in mind and Street Science […]
Smarty Pants Product of the Week Winer – Sonya!
And we have a winner….drum roll please…the winner of the Smarty Pants Product of the Week Giveaway, Crayola TaDoodles BUV with Markers, is… Sonya said…My favorite color is green. Congratulations Sonya! I will be in touch with you this week to coordinate the shipping of your prize!!! Thank you to all who entered!!! Smiles, Caroline […]
Thursday Thirteen – Before the summer lets out…
This summer has certainly been chock full of activities and events, and my ‘to-do’ has gotten a little smaller. However, there are still a number of things that I, as a Smart Mama, must get done before the end of August! Weed through the closet and put together bags of old clothes to give to […]
Recall Wednesday – Hoodies, grills, play pans, blender, & lights!
Happy Wednesday! I have received several recall notifications from the CPSC in the past week. It important that you take note of the items listed below. Be sure to visit the official notification, via the URL provided, to get additional information on each recall. The information I have included below comes directly from the email […]
Tackle It Tuesday – Posting on Ebay!
As a somewhat new SAHM I try to find ways to help bring in some $$$ to help pay for groceries and such. When eBay first launched a number of years ago, I was one of the first sellers. I have continued to sell, off and on, since then. I’ve really never made huge amounts […]
Munchkin Monday – Meet Munchkin Emma!
Name: Emma Age: Will be turning 3 on October Likes: Gymnastics, Sesame Place and Care Bears. Dislikes: Going to bed and seeing Daddy go to work in the morning.
Smarty Pants Product of the Week – Crayola Beginnings TaDoodles B.U.V
Product Crayola Beginnings TaDoodles BUVSmarty Pants ReviewWheels…my daughter loves them!! Crayons….another favorite! Put the two of them together and you get one HAPPY little munchkin!!! Crayola has created what I call a “little bus” for holding the different First Marks products in the Crayola Beginnings TaDoodles line. It’s great! The Beginnings Utility Vehicle (B.U.V) is […]
And the winner is…..Congrats to ms-texas!!!
And the winner of the Dream Baby CD by harpist Merry Miller is…..ms-texas!! “ms-texas said…Favorite lullaby is Twinkle Twinkle little star!debbiebellows @ gmail dot comAugust 10, 2008 10:02 AM” Congratulations ms-texas!!! Winner selected via www.random.org… [Here are your random numbers:47Timestamp: 2008-08-11 00:21:24 UTC]
Recall Wednesday – Cribs, bike pedals, halogen work light, & brad nailer!
5 product recalls have been issued over the last week. The information below comes directly from the CSPC email listsrv notifications I received. Please check your homes for these items. Name of Product: CribsHazard: The cribs fail to meet the federal safety standards. The distance between the mattress support bracket in the lowest position and […]
Munchkin Monday – Meet Munchkin Matthew!
Name: Matthew Birthday: January 5, 2006 Age: 2 1/2 Likes: dinosaurs, bugs, Tasha from backyardigans, his baby brother, and bubble baths Dislikes: vegetables, dinner time, coming in from the outside, when daddy/mommy leaves for work
Smarty Pants Product of the Week – Dream Baby CD by Merry Miller
Product Dream Baby CD by Merry Miller Smarty Pants Review From my munchkin’s 1st nights, we have used music to soothe her. It has worked like a charm! Over the last several weeks she has fallen into her deep sleep to the music of the beautiful harpist Merry Miller. The Dream Baby CD is quite […]
And the winner is…..Reiza!!!
And we have a winner…..The lucky winner of the FreckleBox HipHop Howie and His Pal is….Reiza!!! Congratulations to you! I will forward your contact information to FreckleBox so that they can coordinate the personalization of the book! Reiza said…My girls love all the “Emma” books.July 31, 2008 12:05 AM Winner selected at random by Random.org. […]
Munchkin Monday – How to Nominate
Is there a special munchkin in your life? I bet there is!!! If you would like to have your munchkin highlighted as a Munchkin Monday on SmartyPantsMama.com please provide the following information to [email protected] 1. First Name 2. Birthday 3. Age 4. Likes 5. Dislikes 6. Photo I will contact you to let you know […]
Smarty Pants Product of the Week – How to Nominate
Thank you for your interst in nominating your product as a Smarty Pants Product of the Week! With over 500 readers a week, a feature on SmartyPantsMama.com will provide tremendous exposure to your top clients – moms!To nominate your product: 1. Provide product specs to [email protected] Name of Product: Product’s Purpose: What makes this product […]