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Year: 2012

Living

100% of Homes Covered in Bacteria Here

Caroline MurphyJune 18, 2012

100% of homes tested positive for cold-causing rhinovirus….where? Salt and pepper shaker! We have discussed how reusable grocery bags ,…

Products

Clutter-Free Solution to Play with Hot Wheels & Matchbox

Caroline MurphyJune 12, 2012January 12, 2013

Time to find space in that playroom! With birthdays, holidays and other gift receiving events, you just know more toys…

Living

Disney Baby Little Character Contest: My Ballerina Moment

Caroline MurphyJune 11, 2012November 17, 2016

A big thanks to Disney Baby for sponsoring this post and the Disney Baby “Little Character” Contest. That transition from infant…

Living

Olympian Moms Heading to London

Caroline MurphyJune 7, 2012January 12, 2013

We fell in love with the Thank You, Mom video from P&G. Who didn’t have a tear come down their…

Living

Couch Shopping for Vintage Wears on Mad Men

Caroline MurphyJune 3, 2012November 17, 2016

Watching Mad Men and you are drawn to the vintage fashions of Betty and Peggy, and all their co-workers and…

Cooking

Sautéed Onions or Juicy Pear? She Picked…

Caroline MurphyMay 31, 2012November 17, 2016

My 5 year old will eat sautéed onions but won’t go near a juicy pear. Yes, my daughter is an…

Living

Texting for FREE with the XFINITY Mobile App

Caroline MurphyMay 27, 2012November 17, 2016

Have you downloaded the Comcast XFINITY app (XFINITY Connect mobile)? It’s a must for smart mamas. Believe me, there have…

Cooking

Oh Crap, She Needs Dinner NOW!

Caroline MurphyMay 23, 2012May 22, 2012

Busy day, but you’re organized. Then suddenly something springs up. You need to have your child ready in 15 minutes…

Living

Multi-Cultural Upbringing Makes Me Orgullosa

Caroline MurphyMay 17, 2012January 12, 2013

I am 100% Hispanic, born to two Cuban immigrants. I am married to a predominantly Italian-American, who carries an Irish…

Living

How to Keep Bacteria from Reusable Bags

Caroline MurphyMay 15, 2012October 5, 2012

I keep a bag of bags in my trunk. Do you? Reusable grocery bags have become an environmentally friendly fad…

Living

What 9 Bloggers Really Want for Mother’s Day

Caroline MurphyMay 12, 2012

They’ve asked me a million times. I told them that all I want it to sleep in. It’s documented on…

Cooking

Crawdads an Unlikely Seafood Treat

Caroline MurphyMay 11, 2012May 10, 2012

At the Deering Seafood Festival earlier this year, I ordered Crawdads from The Golden Rule Seafood stand. I had no idea…

Living

Keep It Simple, A Mom Must

Caroline MurphyMay 10, 2012January 12, 2013

Life can be so not simple. The challenge is to keep it simple. Last weekend I attended the Mom 2.0…

Living

Baby Turns 1 and I’m a Mess

Caroline MurphyMay 9, 2012May 9, 2012

I’m a nostalgic person. All week I’ve been commentating about, “A year ago today I was …” I very much…

Living

Freschetta’s Rally for Real Moms

Caroline MurphyMay 8, 2012

Freschetta’s Rally for Real Moms got personal. This mom-centered campaign recognizes the role of mom, her needs, her wants and…

Living

I have Mom Guilt and it’s Okay

Caroline MurphyMay 7, 2012January 12, 2013

A weekend away – without the family – is quite relaxing. But, there is a truckload of Mom Guilt that…

Cooking

I Need More Fries for My Gourmet Ketchup

Caroline MurphyMay 4, 2012May 22, 2012

Ketchup. It’s pureed tomatoes and some spices. Yes, you can tell the difference between top brands and generic, but all…

Living

Support this Mother’s Day Call to Action

Caroline MurphyMay 3, 2012October 5, 2012

At a visit to Zoo Miami when my oldest was under 2, I realized halfway through the park that I…

Living

Fashionable Affordable Kids Summer Wardrobe

Caroline MurphyMay 2, 2012January 12, 2013

School time is wrapping up. Put away the school attire because summer is approaching. It’s time to restock the closets…

Cooking

13 Days to Celebrate the Earth

Caroline MurphyApril 29, 2012November 17, 2016

Although Earth Day is the most celebrated, it is most certainly not the only holiday intended to honor Mother Nature. …

Living

Find the Right Price on EBAY

Caroline MurphyApril 27, 2012November 17, 2016

If it’s priced right it will sell. We hear that advice from selling a house, to a car to anything…

Cooking

Crock Country Correspondents Hit NYC

Caroline MurphyApril 26, 2012November 17, 2016

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
Living

Kerri Walsh an Admirable Mommy-Athlete

Caroline MurphyApril 25, 2012August 8, 2016

Kerri Walsh began as a child-athlete, continued to become a collegiate-athlete at Stanford and now has taken on the most…

Living

3 Steps to Prevent Midday Burglaries

Caroline MurphyApril 24, 2012April 24, 2012

You drop the kids off at school, maybe run to Publix or do other errands. You return home by lunch…

Cooking

Unexpected Dinner Surprise of Pork Roast with Sweet Potatoes

Caroline MurphyApril 23, 2012April 23, 2012

It was one of those days last week. Tired. Not much in the fridge. An un-seasoned pork roast was in…

Traveling

Our Memorable Juicy Route 27 in Florida

Caroline MurphyApril 20, 2012November 17, 2016

South Floridians drive to Orlando regularly, it’s understandable. Our family has done it nearly a dozen times in the last…

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