Photo credit: ?ukasz Strachanowski I took the concept of spring cleaning to heart this year, announcing to my family that we were not only going to clean, but also declutter every room of the house, even if it takes us until next spring! With five people in a small house it doesn’t take long for stuff to accumulate, but we had gotten to the point where there was no room in the house that was always clean. When I was in middle school and high school, we had a living room in the front of our house that we were literally NOT ALLOWED TO USE, it was for company only. Now that I have…
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SPOTTED ON SHELVES – 5/16/2012
The Impulsive Buy16 May 2012 | 3:36 amHere are some new products found on store shelves by us and your fellow readers. We may or may not review them, but we’d like to let you know what new items are popping up. We’ll also occasionally throw in an unusual product. Blue Bunny’s new line of Naturally Frozen Yogurt isn’t Greek, like the frozen yogurt from a particular Vermont company, but it’s 100 percent natural. The photo above only shows two flavors, Bordeaux Cherry Chocolate (Bordeaux cherry frozen yogurt mixed with dark cherry pieces and dark chocolate chunks) and Caramel Praline Crunch (butter… -
Original art for you or the kiddos. Maybe both. At the same time.
Cool Mom Picks16 May 2012 | 1:00 pmOur love of Minted goes way back to their inception. A card shop that's all about supporting indie artists? Right up our alley. Of course their roster of artists is so talented, it was only a matter of time before customers started asking for their artwork in slightly bigger sizes than your average greeting card. -
Spreecast Special Guest: Annette Tatum
Project Nursery16 May 2012 | 1:00 pmPam and Melisa are back! After a two week break, the ladies of Project Nursery are ready to kick-start their “Dish & Design” series via Spreecast this Thursday at 11am PDT/2pm EST. There is a lot to catch up on! Pam will be dishing all about her trip abroad, and Melisa will be giving a recap on Big City Moms‘ “Biggest Baby Shower Ever” in New York City! You’ll want to grab that extra cup of coffee and find a comfy spot to catch up on hot topics, fabulous finds and more. This week Pam and Melisa will be joined by the one and only Annette Tatum, creator… -
Upcoming Totsy Sales
Mom's Favorite Stuff16 May 2012 | 5:44 amNow that the weather is a little more consistent (and should be even warmer over the next few weeks), it’s time for me to re-evaluate what we have in the kids’ drawers and figure out if we need more new stuff for the summer and fall. I always head to Totsy first, because they have [...]
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Thinking About Natural Carpet Cleaning For My House
10 May 2012 | 6:24 amPhoto credit: ?ukasz Strachanowski I took the concept of spring cleaning to heart this year, announcing to my family that we were not only going to clean, but also declutter every room of the house, even if it takes us until next spring! With five people in a small house it doesn’t take long for stuff to accumulate, but we had gotten to the point where there was no room in the house that was always clean. When I was in middle school and high school, we had a living room in the front of our house that we were literally NOT ALLOWED TO USE, it was for company only. Now that I have… -
Crest and Oral-B Pro-Health Clinical Line #CrestSponsored
30 Apr 2012 | 2:24 pmThree weeks ago, I wrote a review of the new Pro-Health Clinical Plaque Control line of products, which I received for review from Mom Central Consulting. I’ve always been a twice-day-day brusher, but I badly neglect flossing and hadn’t been much of a mouthwash user prior to the review. There’s something about having a whole line of products that all work together though, something the skincare industry has been doing forever. Just like you cleanse, treat trouble spots, and moisturize, with this Pro-Health Clinical line, you brush, floss, and rinse. Used together,… -
Could These Symptoms Be Menopause? In My Case, It’s Quite Possible.
26 Apr 2012 | 8:43 amIt was bound to start happening sometime, but it still surprised me when I was asked to review the website for Amberen, a supplement women can take when they start seeing the signs of menopause. Menopause occurs because the brain loses it’s sensitivity to signals for hormone production sent from the body. The ovaries aren’t getting those signals, so hormone production slows down, and that’s menopause. I’m 45, which means I’m likely in the beginning stages of hormone imbalance, called perimenopause. It could be anywhere from 10 to 15 years before my periods…
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SPOTTED ON SHELVES – 5/16/2012
16 May 2012 | 3:36 amHere are some new products found on store shelves by us and your fellow readers. We may or may not review them, but we’d like to let you know what new items are popping up. We’ll also occasionally throw in an unusual product. Blue Bunny’s new line of Naturally Frozen Yogurt isn’t Greek, like the frozen yogurt from a particular Vermont company, but it’s 100 percent natural. The photo above only shows two flavors, Bordeaux Cherry Chocolate (Bordeaux cherry frozen yogurt mixed with dark cherry pieces and dark chocolate chunks) and Caramel Praline Crunch (butter… -
REVIEW: Nabisco Newtons Fruit Thins (Apple Cinnamon Oat and Lemon Crisp)
15 May 2012 | 4:42 pmPeople love Nabisco Newtons Fruit Thins. Actually, I don’t know how accurate that statement is because I’m basing it on the 60+ positive comments attached to our news post about them last year. Those commenters sounded so excited about them that I’m surprised every single one of those comments weren’t all in caps and included excessive exclamation points!!!!!!! Here are some words they used to describe the cookies and how often they showed up. The word “love” was used in 14 comments, “delicious” was used four times, “great” was used… -
REVIEW: McDonald’s Strawberry & Créme Pie
14 May 2012 | 3:00 amI have been on a ravenous fast food habit lately. The discarded evidence of wrappers and greasy cardboard boxes are lodged between sofa cushions or in the backseat of my car. Similar to Dexter and his glass slides, my uneaten misdeeds are hidden amongst the bacon jams and jars of homemade mostardas in the fridge. Like corpses strewn about and disposed at night, I am secretly throwing out oily stained bags in my garbage can by moonlight for the garbage men to take away in the morning. However, the only victim here is me and, yes, my arteries are loving every suffocating moment. On my way home… -
WEEK IN REVIEWS – 5/12/2012
12 May 2012 | 3:00 amHere are a few product reviews posted this week from other blogs we follow. There are more Choco Taco varieties, but I don’t think that area of ice cream treats has been expanded enough. I’d like to suggest creating a line of ice cream treats with Taco Bell called Choco Bell, which consists of a Choco Burrito, Marshmallow Bell Grande, and a Carmelo Enchirito. (via Fatguy Food Blog) I Am American Creme Oreo (And So Can You). (via Kj’s Food Review) Wendy’s is testing flatbread sandwiches. I don’t know about you, but flatbread sandwiches don’t really make me… -
REVIEW: Nabisco Chewy Chips Ahoy! Gooey Caramel Cookies
11 May 2012 | 4:41 amThe Chewy Chips Ahoy! Gooey Caramel cookies are a lot smaller than the Chocofudge and Megafudge Chips Ahoy! Chewy Gooey Cookies we reviewed last year. What kind of size difference are we talking about? In cookie terms, they’re slightly wider than an Oreo. For those of you who’ve never had an Oreo, I’m going to put it into terms that might help you understand. If you saw someone with areolas the size of the Chewy Chips Ahoy! Gooey Caramel, you’d think they’re normal, unless they had three of them. But if another person had areolas the size of the other Chips Ahoy!
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Original art for you or the kiddos. Maybe both. At the same time.
16 May 2012 | 1:00 pmOur love of Minted goes way back to their inception. A card shop that's all about supporting indie artists? Right up our alley. Of course their roster of artists is so talented, it was only a matter of time before customers started asking for their artwork in slightly bigger sizes than your average greeting card. -
6 cookbooks that every parent should own
16 May 2012 | 12:30 pmLove it or hate it, if you're a parent, you've got to feed your kids. Whether you already cook nightly or...not so much, but want to cook more, these staple cookbooks provide just the inspiration you need to get food on the table with a minimum of stress. -
What to Expect about the What to Expect When You're Expecting movie
16 May 2012 | 12:00 pmThe What to Expect books have spent a million years on the bestseller list. So how does this translate into a What to Expect When you're Expecting movie? That seems to be the question everyone is asking this week. -
Hooking your boys up for summer, for less
16 May 2012 | 8:00 amWith the official start of summer only two weeks away and the warm weather already here in my neck of the woods, I've been sifting through my son's clothes from last season and realizing that ack, he needs a whole lot for this year's summer wardrobe. Darn kids, why do they grow so quickly? -
Comic Cons
16 May 2012 | 12:00 amLet's face the facts: you might be Supermom to your kids, but you can't drive a Batmobile. Most of us don't want to be seen in Catwoman's black leather suit. And, much to my personal dismay, Christian Bale has yet to show up at my door, caped or otherwise.
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Spreecast Special Guest: Annette Tatum
16 May 2012 | 1:00 pmPam and Melisa are back! After a two week break, the ladies of Project Nursery are ready to kick-start their “Dish & Design” series via Spreecast this Thursday at 11am PDT/2pm EST. There is a lot to catch up on! Pam will be dishing all about her trip abroad, and Melisa will be giving a recap on Big City Moms‘ “Biggest Baby Shower Ever” in New York City! You’ll want to grab that extra cup of coffee and find a comfy spot to catch up on hot topics, fabulous finds and more. This week Pam and Melisa will be joined by the one and only Annette Tatum, creator… -
DIY: Artist’s Palette Cookie Party Favor
16 May 2012 | 10:00 amSometimes life gets so busy that things like ordering treats for your kiddo’s birthday party can get pushed to the side until—uh oh, it’s too late! Sound familiar to you? This is pretty typical for me. Good news is, in situations like this, I am forced to improvise, which sometimes yields the best results. A few weeks ago, my business partner and I were preparing for her son’s art-themed birthday party. I will share the full party spread with you soon, but in the meantime, I had to share this quick and easy cookie tutorial for the next time you need a party treat in a… -
Calling All Mompreneurs, It’s Auction Time!
16 May 2012 | 5:00 amGoing once, going twice, sold! Ready to hear that about your products? Well, now is your chance! Project Nursery has teamed up with Tophatter, a new online auction site, to offer our readers the first auction curated by Project Nursery! What makes this sale different? Our readers will be the stars of the show! We are holding an open casting call for Mompreneurs to feature their products in our upcoming auction on Wednesday, May 23rd at 5:30pm PDT/8:30 EST. If you are an aspiring Mompreneur with a website, Etsy shop or store, then this one is for you. Signing up is simple! First RSVP to the… -
Skip Hop’s New Memory Foam Stroller Liners
15 May 2012 | 12:42 pmThe other month, I had the pleasure of viewing the latest and greatest coming from Skip Hop for spring. Well, spring has sprung (despite the dreary downpour I am experiencing here today), and my favorite new accessory is this innovative memory foam stroller liner. Not only is it a great way to provide added comfort for your child due to its water-resistant, memory foam cushion that conforms to their body, it can also help keep your stroller clean from the daily collection of crumbs. And in my opinion, every basic black stroller deserves a color makeover this season! -
$3000 My Tiny Nest & Stokke Giveaway
15 May 2012 | 5:00 amMother’s Day may be over, but it’s not too late to enter our Ultimate Mother’s Day $3000 Giveaway from My Tiny Nest and Stokke! Let’s check out the details of the prize package to get our mouths watering again. First, the lovely ladies of My Tiny Nest, who made this whole giveaway possible, are offering a virtual design package to help you design your dream nursery. The package will include a phone consultation discussing your needs and wants, with a design board and product links to follow. They are seriously talented designers, not to mention just delightful people…
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Mom's Favorite Stuff
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Upcoming Totsy Sales
16 May 2012 | 5:44 amNow that the weather is a little more consistent (and should be even warmer over the next few weeks), it’s time for me to re-evaluate what we have in the kids’ drawers and figure out if we need more new stuff for the summer and fall. I always head to Totsy first, because they have [...] -
Cooking Connections Picnic Recipe Class
15 May 2012 | 6:36 amThe Motherhood, in conjunction with ConAgra Foods, is continuing their Cooking Connections series this Thursday. Celebrity Chef George Duran will appear on a live video feed to show you how to host the best picnic this summer season. Since I’m eating a vegan (ish) diet while finishing up Accutane, I specifically asked George to talk [...] -
The Brands at the Mom 2.0 Summit
14 May 2012 | 6:37 amLast week, I attended my fourth Mom 2.0 Summit (this year, held at the Ritz-Carlton in Key Biscayne, Florida). I’ve been to Mom 2.0 since the very first year, and while I didn’t love my experience last year, I’m glad to see that the Summit is back on track. I’m always pleased to see the [...] -
VTech’s Multitasking Phone System – the LS6475-3
11 May 2012 | 6:14 amAs a busy multitasking, work at home mom, I try to schedule all of my phone calls for the five hours that my kids are in school. But occasionally, I do have to take a call after school, which means that I’m usually juggling five things at one time. I’m almost always asked to open [...] -
What is BB Cream? Video Post
10 May 2012 | 3:37 pmYou’ve probably heard about BB Cream – this popular Asian and European skin care product is making its way over here to the US, and many skin care lines are now offering their own version. Check out this video for more information about BB Cream, how to use it, and how it differs from tinted [...]
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Bargain Hunting Moms
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Omaha Steaks Father's Day Combos with FREE Shipping
16 May 2012 | 10:51 amOh yum! These Omaha Steaks Combos make fabulous Father's Day gifts! Plus get 6 FREE additional Omaha Steaks Gourmet Burgers and FREE Standard Shipping on orders of $59 or more. Here's just one combo. Look at all you can get for just $59: Dad's Favorite Grillers 4538NGD 4 (5 oz.) Top Sirloins 4 Boneless Chicken Breasts (1 lb. pkg.) 4 (4 oz.) Boneless Pork Chops 4 (4 oz.) Omaha Steaks Burgers 8 (3 oz.) Gourmet Jumbo Franks Reg. $146.00 | Save $86.01 | Now Only $59.99 -
Entertainment Coupon Books $12 FREE Shipping
16 May 2012 | 10:39 amGet any 2012 Entertainment book for only $12 with FREE SHIPPING for just 12 hours! This is a great way to save a lot of money this summer. Think about it. The kids are going to be home and what are you going to do with them all summer long? These Entertainment Books are full of coupons for local attractions, restaurants and more! You'll find lots to do and tons of ways to save. -
Kate Spade Surprise Sale Up to 75% off
16 May 2012 | 6:12 amkatespade.com is having a one day Surprise Sale! You can enjoy up to 75% off. The sale ends tonight! You also get $5 flat rate shipping! -
Recordable Family or Grandchildren Photo Album $8.99 - Was $30
15 May 2012 | 12:47 pmChoose from a Recordable Family or Grandchildren Photo Album for just $8.99 each! They were originally $30.00. Plus they item ships for $5 through 6/19! They're a little late for Mother's Day, but Father's Day is just around the corner plus Grandparent's Day is in September! From the description on the Grandparent Album: The perfect gift for any grandparent! This photo album has a striking, contemporary floral and argyle design on its cover. Place a favorite photo inside the album's cover and record a voice sentiment for an extra special touch. Over the cover photo, the caption reads:… -
Animal Pals Pillow $11.90 (Was $50)
15 May 2012 | 12:40 pmThese are really cute! Pick up a animal pals pillow from LivingQuarters. They're marked down from $50 to $14, but if you use coupon code ECMWK3MAY12 through today, you'll save an extra 20%. That makes them $11.90 + Shipping.
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Pocketchange Shopping Advice Blog
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Trendy shoe brands for men and women
16 May 2012 | 1:15 pmThere are so many trendy shoe brands available these days for men and women. Some of them offer unisex range of shoes, while other caters to unique and distinct styles. You can pick shoes as per the occasion (formal and casual), the make (canvas, leather, etc.) or even seasons. For me, picking shoes as per the season surely works because they are more weather-friendly. It also means that you are giving your feet the right protection. Wearing canvas during the cold winter days and heavy leather boots during spring months is not only wardrobe malfunction; it also means that you are torturing… -
Get amazing skin by moisturizing and exfoliating
16 May 2012 | 12:45 pmYour skin goes through a lot every day. It stands the stress when you are at your work place and the scorching heat and pollution when you are outside. Your skin undoubtedly deserves pampering but it is really not possible to leave the comfort of your home and go to a salon after every few days. Here is good news! You can now pamper your skin sitting right at home. Here are some products you can use to make your skin smoother and healthier. Nourish moisturizer You can choose a moisturizer comprising of organic cumber and watercress. A daily face cream perfect for all skin types, this… -
Get ready for fishing season with a new rod and case
16 May 2012 | 12:15 pmFishing is one of the best ways to keep you relaxed on a Sunday afternoon. It is one of the most relaxing recreational activities around. All you need is a good fishing road and you are good to go. Now that the fishing season is almost here I bet most of you are planning to get yourselves new fishing rods. Before buying a fishing rod there are quite a few things you would need to know. When buying a fishing rod you should know what kind of fishing you are planning. There are about five different ways and types of fishing. They are inshore fishing, casting, spinning, bottom fishing and fly… -
Make changing diapers easy
16 May 2012 | 11:45 amNobody said parenting is easy. And diaper changing is a chore that most of us would love to get out of. But if we want to keep our bundles of joy clean and happy, it’s unavoidable. And believe me, it gets easier with practice. You can also read up on these helpful tips to help you get the job done quickly and easily: Disposable wash cloths It’s during diaper changing time that babies seem to be at their crankiest best. To make it easier for you, organize diaper changing paraphernalia in more than just one place in the house. This can reduce your running around the house from one end to… -
Carrying diapers done simple
16 May 2012 | 11:45 amMuch like choosing the right purse, selecting a diaper bag is also a personal choice. Today’s mom not only wants to be hip and stylish, she also wants to have something that will carry off all the gear with much ease that goes with baby! Well, much easier to hear, its not that simple actually. Much like purses, it’s a good idea to acquire a few different sizes, types and styles of baby bags. A plethora of diaper bags like messenger bags, overnight style diaper totes, backpacks, diaper clutches, bags that look like purses and coated laminated diaper bags are available on the market. You…
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The Gas Grill Review Blog
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Weber Grills - Facts, Company Profile and User Feedback
6 May 2012 | 9:43 amBelieve it or not, weber grills are the core of a major revolution in outdoor grilling that took place just after World War II. George Stephen Sr., who lived in Mount Prospect, Ill., was fed up with fighting the elements while "open brazier" grilling at home. -
Weber Performer 841001 Charcoal Grill
6 May 2012 | 9:13 amYou're guide to the Weber Performer 841001 Charcoal Grill with propane ignition. Product review plus consumer reviews from people like you. -
The Weber Spirit E-320
28 Apr 2012 | 7:05 amThe Weber Spirit E-320 Gas Grill is a smart choice for those who don't want to waste their money on an entry level grill -
Ron York Weber Genesis 310
23 Apr 2012 | 2:45 amJust purchased, but the first steaks on the grill turned out awesome. Put it together in about 2 hours, well made. Bought cover and think it will last -
the great outdoors AO32142 burner
23 Apr 2012 | 2:44 amburner failure. Unit has worked well for 4 years. Would like to buy replacement parts, but model number AO32142 doesn't show up in anyhone's parts listings....
