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3 Favorites for Summer Skin
Beating the summer heat is a challenge, but keeping summer skin soft and pretty is a must. We don’t spend our days relaxing in air-conditioning with our feet up. We run around as crazy as we do during the school year. It’s camp drop-off rather than school drop-off. We don’t stop, but we must stop […]
Three Underarm No-No’s!
With summer in full swing, and excessive heat pounding much of the country, tank tops, tube tops and spaghetti straps are a necessity for moms. I have about 1/2 a dozen different tank tops in my closet. Before heading out the door with a favorite tank top, I do a quick glance in the mirror […]
Dr. Aroma Got It Right – Now Win a YEAR SUPPLY of GAIN!
A load a day. That’s what I’m averaging. Laundry can be a headache. It just never, ever seems to be done. However, at the end, the basket of clean smelling clothing is so worth it. But what is “clean smelling? It can mean so different to many people. In actuality a recent study has shown […]
Pish Posh Products Perfect for Moms – Discount Code Included
I’ve recently started using a Pish Posh Carryall Organizer for days at the beach, trips to Publix, the park and pretty much any time I want to carry my “big girl purse” and not the diaper bag. This carryall is a zippered bag with LOADS of pockets, inside and out. I fit all the essentials that […]
The Sargento Ultimate Cheeseburger in Miami
I’m a cheese girl. I love cheese, all types of cheeses. Slap a piece of cheese on a warm hamburger and it’s perfect. Sargento, makers of the all-natural, never processed cheese is looking for the ultimate cheeseburger and they found it in Miami! Miami’s Filling Station has the BEST Cheeseburger! A local restaurant might just […]
Make Moving Easier with Ebay
Yes, we’re moving! It’s a big hooray in this house! The only downside is cleaning out and packing. It’s as exhausting as it sounds! I’ve got about 30 days and I’ve decided to make money with the move and not spend too much on the tools and supplies I need to get into the new […]
Put a stick in it California Fruit Flag
A recent staycation theme has been California. Due to budget constraints and a big move in July, we’re staying local, very local (HOME) for our vacation time. To make it a bit more interesting and exciting, especially for the 5 year old, we decided to head to California, from the comfort of our living room […]
The On Demand Bedtime Timer
Measuring time through On Demand is smart – especially when we’re getting ready for bedtime! We get that request, often accompanied with a whine, to stay up later. The a little later, pah-lease mooooom, is requested here a lot. I’m now using On Demand as my time keeper for these moments, and it’s fantastic! I have […]
Comcast Xfinity TV App Makes My Husband Giddy
Hey, who changed the channel? That’s how I first got my husband’s attention with the Comcast Xfinity TV App. The app is downloaded on my iPhone and has been the cause of many giggles, and tons of time-saving opportunities. It all started the day I first downloaded the app while sitting on the couch next to […]
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 to toddler is more than just a birthday. My youngest turned 1 in May. It’s bittersweet. There are many parts of infancy that a mother loves. The 1st gurgles and smiles. The 1st time she […]
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 friends of course. You want that dress, you want that vintage lamp, you want your home to look like the set of Mad Men. So many do. We want to find great vintage wears 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 interesting eater. Do you have one like that at home? Onions have been cultivated for more than 5000 years and long ago in Egypt they were even considered an object of worship. Oh my! (Thanks […]
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 been over 3.2 million downloads thus far! I recently downloaded it and it’s one of those apps where I can’t remember my life before it. This app allows me to use my XFINITY Voice services […]
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. A quick search online brought me to United Nation’s list of the 13 different “environmental” holidays. February 2: Wetlands Day March 21: World Forestry Day March 22: World Water Day March 23: World Meteorological Day April 18: World […]
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 on EBAY. Determining the right price for selling on EBAY is best done through completed listings in the advanced search. Through the complete listings, you learn the history of items similar to your item. You […]
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 Country Chronicles, Country Crock’s online newspaper will get a dose of my ideas each month! The newspaper is full of creativity, recipes and more to make meal time – especially veggie eating time – a […]
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 5 years. Visiting Disney World or other amusement parks, with just a 3-4 hour drive is manageable, especially when traveling with the family. One of our more more memorable drives up was when we took […]
Burst Into Photo Organization and Sharing with iPhone & Droid App w/giveaway
Burst.It is Bursting with Simplicity in Sharing Videos & Photos to Groups Simple, efficient technology is a Smart Mama need. Burst.It knows that and has made an app and website for busy moms. Using basic one-touch technology a mom can send multiple photos and videos to an individual or a group. All media is instantly […]
Don’t Lose Sight of Miami at the Great Taste of the Grove!
Eyes wide open. See the sites. The weather is gorgeous. There is so much to enjoy in and around Miami. The year at the infamous Great Taste of the Grove, Transition Lenses will help you keep those sightseeing eyes in check with a FREE vision screening and more! The Sights of Miami Miami is filled […]
3 Great Tips to Consider When Rearranging Office Space
Rearranging your office can happen on a whim and other times forced. Whether you just get in that mood to rearrange everything – we’ve all been there – or you’re getting new office furniture, the opportunity to make some easy changes to the room you spend much time in can be very helpful. Wireless is […]
4 Essentials for Your EBay Shipping Kit
Shipping on EBAY can be intimidating. Believe me, I’ve been intimidated. With the right tools you’ll be set to correctly asses the shipping costs for an item you intend to list. Watch and listen to my EBAY shipping essentials. You may already have many of these items. Do you? Many of them are reusable from […]
#EbayParent Panel Gets Me Ready to Sell on EBAY
The content was amazing! I asked a million questions. I came back from the EBAY Parent Panel Summit in San Jose, California pumped to sell my treasures on EBAY! I have bags of clothing, stacks of plates, boxes of shoes and boxes of old random AV cords that will make me money when I sell […]
Loyola, Michigan State and Baylor Fans Eat Green for March Madness
Show Team Spirit with Your Snack Foods on Game Day I’m going green. I’m actually going green and grey. My alma mater, Loyola University Maryland, has made it to the big dance for the 2nd time in its basketball history. The 1st time was my freshman year in college. I’m beyond ecstatic and proud. Showing […]
6 Ways Ebay Can Help You Be a Smarter Mom & Wife
Ebay can not only help you make money, but help you be a smarter wife and mom! A Smart Mama not only knows the resources available to help her, she uses them too! Try any or all of these ways to be a Smarter Mama through EBAY! Support your family’s finances by earning a few […]
Achoos and Thank You’s! The Warm, Comfy Feeling of Sharing! See Our Video Story!
Need a Kleenex? A sneeze, a cough, a smear of something on the face, all instigate the automatic Kleenex offering. We share all sorts of things like clothes, toys, ideas, and Kleenex! Over these last few months I have witnessed unbelievable sharing in my home. From the 1st day home from the hospital, Isabella has […]
Chicken Chutney Spread – Easy Crowd-Pleaser!
The Super Bowl is approaching, and March Madness will be here before you know it. Chips and dips will be covering our coffee tables as we feed the sports fanatics in our homes. Using a large can of chopped chicken, such as the Hormel Chunk Chicken (a pantry staple in our home,) plus a few […]