April 2010
Flower Power, the Power of Flowers!
Aren’t they beautiful? I just love yellow snapdragons! They aren’t necessarily my absolute favorite flower, but the sure look pretty! I bought them yesterday for my little one. Reason being…just because. When I picked her up from ballet, I told her I had a special treat for her in the car. Of course, she immediately […]
Recall Wednesday: Mattress Sets, Hooded Jacket, SCAN Stove, Step2® Basic Rhythms Drums™ & Coby DVD/CD/MP3
Below are the CPSC recalls that I have received since Wednesday, April 21, 2010. A few hooded sweatshirts, a portable DVD and a Step2 play drum are certainly kid items that you may find in your home. As a reminder: In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines(pdf) (which were incorporated into an industry voluntary standard in […]
A Teachable Moment…a Smart Mama Job!
Finding a Teachable Moment I recently purchased a childhood favorite, Hi! Ho! Cherry-O! for my daughter. Originally intended for a fun before nap activity, it easily turned into a math lesson. After each spin she had to SUBTRACT one or more pieces of fruit from her tree. I wasn’t afraid to use this word. At […]
Recall Wednesday: Mares Nemo Air Dive Computers, Baby Walkers and Children’s Hooded Sweatshirts
Below are the CPSC recalls that I have received since Wednesday, April 14, 2010. Just three this week! Of course there’s another sweatshirt with drawstrings are being recalled. {annoyed!} As a reminder: In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines(pdf) (which were incorporated into an industry voluntary standard in 1997) to help prevent children from strangling or getting […]
Smart Product: Wonder Hanger w/giveaway
Wondering about Wonder Hanger? Congratulations to Angi from timandangi.com/blog for winning her own Wonder Hanger! She commented that, “We could really use these in our boys closet. It’s so tiny and they have so much stuff to hang.” I am so excited for her to see the wonders of Wonder Hanger in her boys’ closet! […]
Smart Family: College Baseball Game, a Great Family Night Out!
Have you ever thought to attend a college sporting event (not including football) for a night out with the kids? We hadn’t. We’ve brought our daughter to a Marlins game last year, when they were playing the Yankees, of course. She loved it. But our wallets certainly didn’t with tickets over $40, not to mention […]
Ultimate Blog After Party ’10!
What a great party! My feet hurt, my head hurts and I’m craving fried food! Great party, great times! Thank you 5MinutesforMom for organizing such a huge event! All in all, my favorite sites that I learned about during this fabulous fiesta are: Little Tech Girl: great techy advice for moms! Dayngrous Discourse : a fellow […]
Marigolds don’t dive!
Marigolds don’t dive mommy, they’re not submarines! That was the response I heard after I told my 3 ½ year old that pouring the bubble juice on her marigolds would make them die. LOL! Couldn’t be happier with her response! I had feared the responded to ‘what is die?’ with her this morning! How would you […]
Smart Kid: The Three Little Pigs to The Three Little Javelinas
Once upon a time there were three little pigs. The first little pig built his house of … I am certain each of you, and your munchkins, can finish the story. It’s a story that has been retold orally and in books from as far back as the 1840s! I challenge you to use the […]
What is it that you see?
Look closely and what do you see? I took this photo outside my parent’s home. It is certainly not something you typically see.
Recall Wednesday: Hammary Furniture, Women’s Peacoats, Children’s Snowsuits, Kumma IR Stow & Go Grills, Mecca Jackets,TUSA RS-670 Regulators
Below are the CPSC recalls that I have received since Wednesday, April 7, 2010. Guess what we’re seeing again???? That’s right, mores sweatshirts with drawstrings are being recalled. {annoyed!} As a reminder: In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines(pdf) (which were incorporated into an industry voluntary standard in 1997) to help prevent children from strangling or getting […]
Vegetarian Bowties with Eggplant and Portobellos
Bowties with Eggplant and Portobellos is a fantastic vegetarian pasta dish, ideally using organic ingredients for the best taste. I made this last night and it was DELICIOUS! It’s a fairly easy recipe. It would make a great dish for a dinner party! It’s super colorful and plates well! Let me know what you think. […]
CLIF ZBar and Twisted Fruit Assortment Box Winner!
Congratulations to Gigi! She is the fabulous winner of theCLIF ZBar and Twisted Fruit Assortment Box! Woo Hoo! Thanks to the so many readers for entering! PR: I will host Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Summer Blast, 4 of July, & Back to School blog parties. I am looking for products that would be a good match […]
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 […]
Le Baby Hair Gel – Tamed the hairs!
[ad#Google in Content] I honestly laughed when I received the Le Baby Hair Gel as a sample. I thought, who on earth considers putting hair gel on a littleone’s hair? When I posed this comical question to some mommy friends, they looked at me, with an odd look, explaining that they have been using some […]
It’s all in the presentation! Sushi Restaurant = GREAT Kids Meal!
What a great surprise last week when we ordered a chicken and rice dish at a new sushi restaurant! I’m sure you’re not surprised that my little 3 1/2 year old LOVED it! Now I need to get myself a boat to keep in the cupboard, because guess what? She certainly didn’t argue about eating, […]
Recall Wednesday: Power Strips, Hooded Jacket, Moshi Power System Jacket, Crate & Barrel Water Bottle, Costco Shelves, Hockey Stick & Gund Book
Below are the CPSC recalls that I have received since Wednesday, March 31, 2010. MORE sweatshirts with drawstrings are being recalled. {frustrated!} Again, Burlington Coat Factory has recalled items. Please think twice when shopping in that store! In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines(pdf) (which were incorporated into an industry voluntary standard in 1997) to help prevent […]
Smart Product: CLIF Organic Twisted Fruit & CLIF Organic ZBars – w/giveaway
Picky eater in this house! How about yours? I was provided with a sampling of both the CLIF Organic Twisted Fruit & CLIF Organic Z-Bars. Here’s what I think: The CLIF Organic Twisted Fruitare tasty and nutritious! These fruit snacks come in 6 different flavors, increasing the chances of satisfying the pickiest of eaters! […]
Zucchini Soup Recipe
Make Zucchini Soup for the family! With organic zucchini in the drawer from last week’s produce pick up, I needed to find a yummy recipe! (I have a pretty standard recipe I typically follow with zucchini but getting bored with that one – you know what I mean!) I came across this recipe in the […]
Name the Vegetable! What did I slice and bake last week?
GPXTGRWP52VT Continuing our Food Revolution…I have been using all sorts of different fruits and veggies in my cooking. (Many thanks to my produce club subscription – Annie’s Organic Produce Buying Club.) Well, this week we received something that I certainly had never heard, seen or tasted before. What do you think it is? I’ll let you know that it […]
Food Revolution – Playing with Knives!
Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution has inspired us all, especially in this house. One battle we took on since the show’s premier is teaching my 3 1/2 year old to use a knife. Certainly wasn’t as hard as we feared! If you remember, the elementary school in West Virginia thought Jamie was out of his mind […]