July 2010
Smart Home: Top 10 Sites a Smart Mama Visits Each Day
As a Smart Mom you need to budget every single minute of your day. Most of us have a plan each morning, or I think at times a dream, of what is to be accomplished that day. Between carpools, soccer practice and ballet, not to mention laundry, dinner and upkeep of the house, how can […]
Recall Wednesday: CPSC recalls issued July 21 – 27
These are the Consumer Protection Safety Commission (CPSC) recalls that have been issued from July 21 –27, 2010. 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 entangled in the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, […]
Smart Cause: Every Little Bottom – Twitter Party, 7/28 @ 9PM ET & PT
Yes, Every Little Bottom is ready to party at BlogHer! Are you!? This Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at 9PM ET & then again at 9PM PT the Huggies Every Little Bottom Ambassadors (MommyWords, House of Prince, A Parent in Silver Spring, Rookie Moms, Jenny of the Spot and Smarty Pants Mama) welcome you to join […]
Smart Food: Cashew Chicken, compliments of Kludgy Mom
[ad#Google in Content] Guest Poster: Gigi from KludgyMom.com This week I welcome Gigi, a stay at home mom who parents, cooks and lives haphazardly! She blogs about it all at http://www.kludgymom.com Straight out of Martha Stewart’s Great Food Fast is this recipe for cashew chicken. I am still a stir-fry novice; I’ve made some with flank […]
Smart Home: Going on a Picnic – A Traffic Distraction Game!
[ad#Google in Content] This classic repetitive chant is a perfect distraction on traffic filled days. This morning we faced fierce rain and tons of traffic on our way to camp. A long drawn out game of “We’re Going on a Picnic” helped distract both mommy and the kid! In the classic game players take turns […]
Recall Wednesday: 6 Products Recalled by CPSC, July 14-20
These are the Consumer Protection Safety Commission (CPSC) recalls that have been issued from July 14 –20, 2010. 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 entangled in the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, […]
Smart Home: 5 Ways to Continue the Cinderella Excitement at Home (#31DBBB)
[ad#Google in Content] 1. Read! Enjoy Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters. This African tale takes a unique twist on the classic. Makes a great bedtime read. See it on Amazon: Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters Big Book (Mulberry Big Book) 2. Dance! Have a Ball! Not that your princess needs another reason, but why not dress up Cinderella, turn […]
#31DBBB – Day 1
[ad#Google in Content] An elevator pitch. What’s that? In as few words as possible sell yourself/your product. It should leave the listener yearning to learn more. It must be concise and to the point, ridding the blah-blah we tend to elaborate. Over the next 31 days I’m participating in ProBlogger’s 31 Days to Build a […]
Smart Home: School Time
[ad#Google in Content] A Notebook and a Pencil Dedicate time (it can even be just 5 minutes) to review academic skills with your child every day. This “school time” will encourage you to be on top of your child’s learning successes and areas of need. With just a notebook, a pencil and a few other […]
Recall Wednesday: 5 products recalled by CPSC, July 7 – 13
These are the Consumer Protection Safety Commission (CPSC) recalls that have been issued from July 7 –13, 2010. 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 entangled in the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, […]
Smart Home: Repurpose the Entertainment Center into Office Space
[ad#Google in Content] I went back and forth on how to re-purpose my mother’s former entertainment center this past winter. Just when she was about to hand it over to a consignment shop I just knew that there had to be a way I could use in my home. We have limited space on our […]
Salmon with Vanilla Balsamic Marinade using Vanilla Bean Paste
Salmon with Vanilla Balsamic Marinade using Vanilla Bean Paste I have a new secret ingredient! It’s what Thomas Jefferson is credited with introducing to the United States in the late 1700s. Vanilla! I was recently provided with a bottle of Nielsen-Massey Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Bean Paste to try. Are you wondering exactly what is […]
Smart Home: Take Your Daughter to the Course!
[ad#Google in Content] Now through July 11th, PGA/LPGA Professionals nationwide are encouraging families to hit the links through special activities during the 5th annual Family Golf Month, including Take Your Daughter to the Course! During this week your daughter can experience the wonderful game of golf at no cost! Why might you want to do […]
Recall Wednesday: 8 products recalled by CPSC , June 30 – July 6
These are the Consumer Protection Safety Commission (CPSC) recalls that have been issued from June 30 – July 6, 2010. 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 entangled in the neck and waist drawstrings in […]
Smart Home: Leslie Segrete Shares Outdoor Living Tips!
[ad#Google in Content] Outdoor entertaining is here! It’s time to crank up the BBQ and spruce up the yard. I recently had a moment to speak with home improvement expert with an eye for design, Leslie Segrete, who is best known for her superb carpentry skills on TLCs While You Were Out and most recently […]
Smart Home: Candyland comes before Twitter
[ad#Google in Content] I admit it, I’m addicted to my smart phone (iPhone.) Sometimes it’s out of hand. I’ve been like this for a long time. I remember my old little Samsung flip phone back in 2001, which I could use to check my email and play basic trivia games. I felt very techy as […]