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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…

Living

How to Use Dried Beans to Add Color to Your Home

Caroline MurphyApril 17, 2012April 16, 2012

A few bags of dried split peas are just what a mom decorator needs when wanting to add color to…

Living

Burst Into Photo Organization and Sharing with iPhone & Droid App w/giveaway

Caroline MurphyApril 16, 2012November 17, 2016

Burst.It is Bursting with Simplicity in Sharing Videos & Photos to Groups  Simple, efficient technology is a Smart Mama need.…

Traveling

Don’t Lose Sight of Miami at the Great Taste of the Grove!

Caroline MurphyApril 13, 2012November 17, 2016

Eyes wide open. See the sites. The weather is gorgeous. There is so much to enjoy in and around Miami.…

Cooking

3 Ways to Be Prepared to Add Heat and Fun to Your Next Parent Playdate Plus WIN a Coupon

Caroline MurphyApril 9, 2012

We’re moms. Busy moms. Any moment we have to entertain, we’ll take. Often those moments are as simple and casual…

Cooking

Tips to Make Rice Krispie Easter Eggs

Caroline MurphyApril 6, 2012April 9, 2014

We learned through experience what to do when making the Rice Krispie Hidden Surprise Easter Egg Treats. These tips will…

Living

3 Great Tips to Consider When Rearranging Office Space

Caroline MurphyApril 4, 2012November 17, 2016

Rearranging your office can happen on a whim and other times forced. Whether you just get in that mood to…

Living

Commuting By the Numbers – The Killer Commute

Caroline MurphyApril 3, 2012April 3, 2012

I love my job because I don’t commute. Commuting is the pits. There are so many dangers faced in commuting…

Products

How Mercalli Easy is Stabilizing Mom’s Jittery Videos

Caroline MurphyMarch 30, 2012April 1, 2012

We aren’t about to walk around with a tripod in our back pocket all day. Moments for impromptu video captures…

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