Top Posts in 2015
You arrived on SmartyPantsMama and what did you read? According to Google Analytics, the following 10 pages were my most…
Year: 2015
ICE at Gaylord Palms Twas the Night Before Christmas
ICE at Gaylord Palms Twas the Night Before Christmas Now through January 3, 2016 Visiting Orlando around the holidays? Be sure…
What to Buy Cruise Travelers
Based on my experience cruising with our family, I want to share with you what to buy cruise travelers. Will…
Setting Goals with Kids
I sat in the Herbert Wertheim Performing Arts Center to watch this year’s TEDxFIU. The theme was Always Forward. Eight…
Hot Gifts for Kids that Hold Educational Value
STEM gifts are trending under the tree once again! On your mark, get set, go! It’s time to hit the…
Norwegian Escape for Family Cruising
There are several things to consider when selecting a cruise for the family vacation. Itinerary is understandably important, as is…
How I Spruce Up My Home For Thanksgiving
Autumn is filled with family time and festivities. Not only do we celebrate Thanksgiving Day, but our family celebrates 3…
3 Considerations for Creating a Thanksgiving Menu
Planning a Thanksgiving Menu doesn’t have to be too difficult. There are LOADS of recipes in your own kitchen, in…
Travel Guide: Key West with Kids
Is Key West with kids a good idea? YES! Key West with kids can be fun, educational and enjoyable for…
Watermelon Salad Recipe with Mint & Feta
A watermelon salad is a perfect side to your barbecue! Throw in some mint and feta and your watermelon &…
A Phone for International Calling Moms
This blog post is part of a paid SocialMoms and Cricket Wireless blogging program. The opinions and ideas expressed here…
Pasta-ful Fun
Those days creep up on us. A day when the kids are home from school. It might be a holiday,…
What Smart Mamas are Reading & Buying
Since its launch in 2008, Smarty Pants Mama readers have relied upon my candid advice on products, vacation destinations, recipes,…
How to Polish Penny Loafers
Problem: How do I polish penny loafers? Smart Mama Solution: Read my experience and follow the steps I’ve shared. We…
Share a Haircut at Back to School
It’s time to Share a Haircut at back to school! We’ve got paper, pencils, backpacks, and now haircuts! As part…
We Made an Emoji Matching Game
This summer has been full of just a handful of camp weeks. The girls have been active at home. Running…
Roominate Chateau Review
A toy that taps into the imagination and gets girls using STEM skills! Yes, the Roominate Chateau is all that,…
Kids Making Wrapped Dogs with VIDEO
This summer has been mostly camp-free, so the girls and I have had a blast doing all sorts of things…
Shooting for the Stars, Reaching for the Dream
This is part of a sponsored campaign with DiMe Media and Coca-Cola. However, all opinions expressed are my own. Her Dream…
Flash Sale for Waldorf Orlando & Hilton Bonnet Creek
Rates drop to as low as $99 for the Hilton Bonnet Creek and $159 for the Waldorf Orlando! Huge savings! For…
More Dental Tips for Kids
Did you know that as soon as your little one has two teeth that touch, that they need to be…
Make a Backyard Scavenger Hunt
We have been playing scavenger hunts since our preschool days. We are given a list of objects to find and…
Dental Tips for Summer Sports Injuries
Ouchie! It’s going to happen! Someone on the summer baseball team or sports camp is going to get knocked by…
Ready, Set, Go! Road Trip Games for Fun
Who is heading on a road trip this summer? I get exhausted with the “Are We There Yet?” pleas/whines. With…
Carnival Vista, The Latest Milestone
I won’t forget the excitement and awe that I felt earlier this year when I attended the unveiling of the…
Cruising the Carnival Breeze
We’ve done it twice. We have cruised with the kids on the Carnival Breeze in 2012 and again in 2015.…