April 2012
13 Days to Celebrate the Earth
Although Earth Day is the most celebrated, it is most certainly not the only holiday intended to honor Mother Nature. A quick search online brought me to United Nation’s list of the 13 different “environmental” holidays. February 2: Wetlands Day March 21: World Forestry Day March 22: World Water Day March 23: World Meteorological Day April 18: World […]
Find the Right Price on EBAY
If it’s priced right it will sell. We hear that advice from selling a house, to a car to anything on EBAY. Determining the right price for selling on EBAY is best done through completed listings in the advanced search. Through the complete listings, you learn the history of items similar to your item. You […]
Crock Country Correspondents Hit NYC
The Crock Country Chronicles (say that 3xs fast) is getting “smarter” with its newest correspondent, Smarty Pants Mama! Yes, Crock Country Chronicles, Country Crock’s online newspaper will get a dose of my ideas each month! The newspaper is full of creativity, recipes and more to make meal time – especially veggie eating time – a […]
Kerri Walsh an Admirable Mommy-Athlete
Kerri Walsh began as a child-athlete, continued to become a collegiate-athlete at Stanford and now has taken on the most challenging career of all – a mommy-athlete. As a mother of two kids under 3, she has trained and prepared herself to compete in the most fantastic athletic competition – the Olympics. This summer Kerri […]
3 Steps to Prevent Midday Burglaries
You drop the kids off at school, maybe run to Publix or do other errands. You return home by lunch time and walk into your home in shambles. The back door window was shattered and someone has entered your home. Your feel completely violated. This exact scenario recently happened to a family member. She was […]
Unexpected Dinner Surprise of Pork Roast with Sweet Potatoes
It was one of those days last week. Tired. Not much in the fridge. An un-seasoned pork roast was in the meat drawer. I had bought at a great price a few days before not once considering how I would cook it. What I did know, is that it was the only defrosted protein available […]
Our Memorable Juicy Route 27 in Florida
South Floridians drive to Orlando regularly, it’s understandable. Our family has done it nearly a dozen times in the last 5 years. Visiting Disney World or other amusement parks, with just a 3-4 hour drive is manageable, especially when traveling with the family. One of our more more memorable drives up was when we took […]
How to Use Dried Beans to Add Color to Your Home
A few bags of dried split peas are just what a mom decorator needs when wanting to add color to her home. It’s easy. It’s very affordable. It’s stylish. Dried beans come in all sorts of varieties. Browse your local grocer’s dried bean aisle and see the colors. Get creative. Maybe even mix a two […]
Burst Into Photo Organization and Sharing with iPhone & Droid App w/giveaway
Burst.It is Bursting with Simplicity in Sharing Videos & Photos to Groups Simple, efficient technology is a Smart Mama need. Burst.It knows that and has made an app and website for busy moms. Using basic one-touch technology a mom can send multiple photos and videos to an individual or a group. All media is instantly […]
Don’t Lose Sight of Miami at the Great Taste of the Grove!
Eyes wide open. See the sites. The weather is gorgeous. There is so much to enjoy in and around Miami. The year at the infamous Great Taste of the Grove, Transition Lenses will help you keep those sightseeing eyes in check with a FREE vision screening and more! The Sights of Miami Miami is filled […]
3 Ways to Be Prepared to Add Heat and Fun to Your Next Parent Playdate Plus WIN a Coupon
We’re moms. Busy moms. Any moment we have to entertain, we’ll take. Often those moments are as simple and casual as having friends over, with kids, to kick back a relax. A parent playdate includes serving bite sized appetizers, opening a bottle of wine and letting the kids reek havoc in the playroom or run […]
Tips to Make Rice Krispie Easter Eggs
We learned through experience what to do when making the Rice Krispie Hidden Surprise Easter Egg Treats. These tips will help you keep this experience a tradition you’ll look forward to each year. Cooking Spray! Rice Krispie treat batter is sticky, very sticky! As you mold the eggs and press them in to the plastic […]
3 Great Tips to Consider When Rearranging Office Space
Rearranging your office can happen on a whim and other times forced. Whether you just get in that mood to rearrange everything – we’ve all been there – or you’re getting new office furniture, the opportunity to make some easy changes to the room you spend much time in can be very helpful. Wireless is […]
Commuting By the Numbers – The Killer Commute
I love my job because I don’t commute. Commuting is the pits. There are so many dangers faced in commuting – especially long commutes. The reality is that most do. My husband commuted 2 hours – each way – for several months last year. It was horrible. No part of it was good. I worried […]