100% of Homes Covered in Bacteria Here
100% of homes tested positive for cold-causing rhinovirus….where? Salt and pepper shaker! We have discussed how reusable grocery bags ,…
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Clutter-Free Solution to Play with Hot Wheels & Matchbox
Time to find space in that playroom! With birthdays, holidays and other gift receiving events, you just know more toys…
Disney Baby Little Character Contest: My Ballerina Moment
A big thanks to Disney Baby for sponsoring this post and the Disney Baby “Little Character” Contest. That transition from infant…
Olympian Moms Heading to London
We fell in love with the Thank You, Mom video from P&G. Who didn’t have a tear come down their…
Couch Shopping for Vintage Wears on Mad Men
Watching Mad Men and you are drawn to the vintage fashions of Betty and Peggy, and all their co-workers and…
Sautéed Onions or Juicy Pear? She Picked…
My 5 year old will eat sautéed onions but won’t go near a juicy pear. Yes, my daughter is an…
Texting for FREE with the XFINITY Mobile App
Have you downloaded the Comcast XFINITY app (XFINITY Connect mobile)? It’s a must for smart mamas. Believe me, there have…
Oh Crap, She Needs Dinner NOW!
Busy day, but you’re organized. Then suddenly something springs up. You need to have your child ready in 15 minutes…
Multi-Cultural Upbringing Makes Me Orgullosa
I am 100% Hispanic, born to two Cuban immigrants. I am married to a predominantly Italian-American, who carries an Irish…
How to Keep Bacteria from Reusable Bags
I keep a bag of bags in my trunk. Do you? Reusable grocery bags have become an environmentally friendly fad…
What 9 Bloggers Really Want for Mother’s Day
They’ve asked me a million times. I told them that all I want it to sleep in. It’s documented on…
Crawdads an Unlikely Seafood Treat
At the Deering Seafood Festival earlier this year, I ordered Crawdads from The Golden Rule Seafood stand. I had no idea…
Keep It Simple, A Mom Must
Life can be so not simple. The challenge is to keep it simple. Last weekend I attended the Mom 2.0…
Baby Turns 1 and I’m a Mess
I’m a nostalgic person. All week I’ve been commentating about, “A year ago today I was …” I very much…
Freschetta’s Rally for Real Moms
Freschetta’s Rally for Real Moms got personal. This mom-centered campaign recognizes the role of mom, her needs, her wants and…
I have Mom Guilt and it’s Okay
A weekend away – without the family – is quite relaxing. But, there is a truckload of Mom Guilt that…
I Need More Fries for My Gourmet Ketchup
Ketchup. It’s pureed tomatoes and some spices. Yes, you can tell the difference between top brands and generic, but all…
Support this Mother’s Day Call to Action
At a visit to Zoo Miami when my oldest was under 2, I realized halfway through the park that I…
Fashionable Affordable Kids Summer Wardrobe
School time is wrapping up. Put away the school attire because summer is approaching. It’s time to restock the closets…
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. …
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…