Abigail Van Buren, the original writer of Dear Abbey, once said, "If you want children to keep their feet on the ground, put some responsibility on their shoulders." Parenting can be a rough job but it can also be extremely rewarding. But how do you go from those times that make you want to throw in the towel to those moments when you’re beaming with pride? Teaching your kids to be responsible and to help around the house is a great way to reap ...
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Shutterfly Family Photo Day!
With the Holidays rapidly approaching, one thing on the mind of many, many Moms is this: “How am I going to choose the perfect family photo for our Holiday cards?” Sure, we are used to seeing adorable photos of angelic looking kids and perfectly poised families that rival the Cleaver Family of “Leave It To Beaver” fame. You know what I mean. Perfectly groomed hair, immaculate clothing free of any stains, wrinkles or other problems, and of course, ...
Are you a gambler?
I have always loved playing Bingo, but I haven't had time to actually go play with other people in a typical Bingo setting. Thanks to modern technology, I never have to leave my home to play my favorite game! There are online bingo sites that allow you to play Bingo in the comfort of your home, against a computer or other people who also enjoy this fun past time. There is something so fun about playing Bingo with others and the excitement that ...
I’m an Earth’s Best Blogger!
Even before my baby was born, I knew that when she started solid foods, I would go for the purest, organic ingredients. She has plenty of years ahead of her that may include bad food choices, so I wanted to make sure I got her off to a great start. I opted from the very beginning to make my own baby food, but when I first introduced solids, it was not really convenient to make my own baby food (I'll tell you why in a bit.) For this reason, I ...
FYI: Reebok Class Action Settlement
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Reebok Settlement for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. Have you fallen into all the hype of the Reebok toning shoes and apparel and made a purchase of these products from December 5, 2008 through October 12, 2011? You may be eligible to be included in the class action settlement against Reebok. The lawsuit alleges that Reebok violated certain state laws regarding the ...
Crane Cool/Warm Mist Humidifier Review
I'm a little embarrassed to admit that I have gone through 4 humidifiers since my daughter was born. I simply cannot find one that is effective and has all the features I am looking for. We purchased our first humidifier based on a recommendation of a family member. This was a "hot registry" item when I was pregnant and thought it was a great idea. Until I had to use it and it did ABSOLUTELY nothing. Thinking it was defective, I ...
Boogie Board LCD Writing Tablet Review and Giveaway!
My hubby and I have been known to leave post its throughout the house for each other. This has become infrequent after an "incident" involving my mom and a note my hubby wrote "for my eyes only" not realizing he put it in a place I couldn't see it, but apparently my mom could. Not cool. So now our post its usually contain messages like "have a great day" or "lunch is in the fridge." We have a stainless steel fridge, so post it notes work well ...
Awesome new cosmetics from Piret and Tamara!
Just like any girl, I love makeup. I just never know which products to get that will compliment my skin tone and features. I recently had the opportunity to review some products from the new Piret and Tamara Cosmetics line which is available at Amazon. Now, if you haven't heard of Piret and Tamara, think: department store quality cosmetics. I tried out two products and here is what I think: Eye Silk in La Vie en Rose ($39): This creamy ...