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Products

Smart Product: Sunbow Dora the Explorer Sun Stick, SPF 45

Caroline MurphyJune 3, 2011June 3, 2011

We’re Floridians.  We carry sunscreen in our bags like others may carry chap stick.  Gooey, greasy lotion is a thing…

Living

Summer Organizing

Caroline MurphyJune 2, 2011November 17, 2016

So the unofficial start of summer 2011 was this past weekend.  It’s time to get the summer to-do list organized!…

Products Recalls

CPSC Product Recall: Bicycle Helmet

Caroline MurphyJune 1, 2011

As Smart Mamas, staying on top of the latest Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) latest product recalls is essential. A…

Living Products

Aquaphor Healing Ointment

Caroline MurphyMay 30, 2011April 23, 2014

A little newborn sits in my arms.  She’s beautiful.  She’s perfect.  I love her.  What I don’t love, is the…

Living

Smart Update: Vlog #1, Memorial Day Weeked sans Makeup

Caroline MurphyMay 27, 2011November 17, 2016

Wishing you all a wonderful Memorial Day weekend!

Living

Smart Home: Dinnertime Dilemmas, You’re Not Alone with Ragú’s Mom’s the Word on Dinner

Caroline MurphyMay 25, 2011

Dinnertime…. Perfect and peaceful….right?  Ha!  I know your home resembles mine.  At least I hope it does.  We have mini…

Living

Coffee Filters, the cheap solutions to much!

Caroline MurphyMay 23, 2011April 23, 2014

Coffee filters, whether you buy them at CVS, Publix, Target or Family Dollar, you probably won’t spend more than a…

Living

Smart Home: Special Occasion for Big Sister, ala Hallmark Style!

Caroline MurphyMay 20, 2011November 17, 2016

You know those frantic last weeks before your baby’s due date.  Like those days when you are going crazy trying…

Living

Smart Home: Adjusting to being a mom of 2 – a sports bra and steak at once!

Caroline MurphyMay 17, 2011

[ad#Google in Content] This Smart Mama household is now plus one more!  We’re now officially Smarty Pants Mama & Dada…

Living

Smart Home: My take on dinnertime with Ragú® Mom’s the Word on Dinner

Caroline MurphyMay 16, 2011November 17, 2016

Have you spotted Smarty Pants Mama on the screen at http:///www.Facebook.com/ragusauce? Be sure to visit the Mom’s the Word on…

Living Products

Stain Solver Review, the organic stain removing lifesaver!

Caroline MurphyMay 3, 2011August 1, 2015

Got stains?  I’m sure!  What home doesn’t?  We’re covered in grass, ketchup, paint and general “what on Earth is this”…

Living

Smart Home: Ragú® Mom’s the Word on Dinner – Funniest Dinnertime Momement!

Caroline MurphyApril 4, 2011November 17, 2016

My daughter is a riot, who can drive me a little bonkers at times.  Dinnertime is always an event.  I’m…

Living

Smart Home: Cool Mom gets down with Dawn!

Caroline MurphyMarch 31, 2011March 31, 2011

Cool Mom (http://www.coolmom.com) , Daphne Brogdon, got down with Dawn recently, and I am certain you Smart Mamas can relate!…

Living

Smart Home: Ragú® Mom’s the Word on Dinner – The Veggies Dilemma!

Caroline MurphyMarch 17, 2011November 17, 2016

Peas. Carrots. Broccoli. Corn. Sometimes Cauliflower. Red pepper when cooked. That would be the huge assortment of vegetables that my…

Living

Smart Home: Ragú® Mom’s the Word on Dinner – Online or Offline Dinner?

Caroline MurphyMarch 10, 2011November 17, 2016

TV on? Phone within reach?  One eye on your Facebook feed?  Do you twitch when you hear the chirp on…

Products

Smart Product: The Bar Method’s Pregnancy Workout DVD w/giveaway

Caroline MurphyMarch 8, 2011July 14, 2015

Already 29 weeks pregnant and boy have I had every excuse in the book to not move this growing belly.  …

Living

Dr. Seuss’ Birthday Celebration

Caroline MurphyMarch 1, 2011March 2, 2016

Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!  Yes, let’s celebrate that March 2nd is Dr. Seuss Birthday!  What does that mean to you? …

Cooking Living

Smart Food: Weekly Menu, Feb. 14 – 18

Caroline MurphyFebruary 14, 2011

[ad#Google in Content] Week of February 14, 2011 It’s Valentine’s Week!  Yes, we are already in the middle of the…

Smart Cause: Hockey for Huggies!  NHL & Diapers now go hand in hand!
Smart Kid

Smart Cause: Hockey for Huggies! NHL & Diapers now go hand in hand!

Caroline MurphyFebruary 8, 2011November 17, 2016

What does hockey have to do with diapers?  Diapers and ice hockey typically don’t go hand in hand until now! …

Living

Smart Home: Cleaning out the Closet and Donating!! Great Ideas!

Caroline MurphyJanuary 17, 2011November 17, 2016

[ad#Google in Content] Take a look at this!  These 6 bags of clothing came out of my closet. They are…

Living

CraigsList scam gets personal! Real estate market is targeted!

Caroline MurphyJanuary 11, 2011April 23, 2014

It began just a few months ago when we put our house on the rental market.  We hired a reputable…

Living Products

Review of T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide

Caroline MurphyJanuary 7, 2011April 23, 2014

Sleek. Fast. A Timesaver! Describing the T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide puts a smile on my face.  You see, as a…

Cooking Products Recipes

PAM Top Tip, my daughter’s entry!

Caroline MurphyJanuary 6, 2011November 17, 2016

I know you have used cooking spray at least a half a dozen times in the last month. Just this…

Living

Product Review of Otterbox

Caroline MurphyJanuary 3, 2011November 17, 2016

I experienced a true #FAIL this week!  Look at my phone! Yes, the thought to be indestructible Otterbox that was…

Living

Creative way of sharing baby’s gender – under the Christmas tree!

Caroline MurphyDecember 27, 2010April 23, 2014

We had the most exciting gift under our tree this Christmas! Earlier this month I had the ultrasound technician keep…

Giveaway Living

Smart Home: PAM Top Tips! 25 readers will receive 4 bottles of PAM!

Caroline MurphyDecember 22, 2010January 12, 2013

A cookie sheet, breaded chicken, maybe even a squeaky door all have a tool that comes in handy…PAM!  Yes, I…

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