When you have an active family, being on the go isn’t something that stops just because there’s a baby to tote along. This fun baby product from One Step Ahead is a great gift for any family that keeps an active schedule. The KidCo Go-Pod Portable Activity Center is what I would call “a camp […]
Summer in a cup with Wild Mountain Blueberry Coffee K-Cup Packs #YourPerfect Cup
August 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Before I owned a Keurig, I rarely treated myself to flavored coffees. My guy prefers his coffee regular, when I would make a pot of Hazelnut or french vanilla in our old drip maker, he would {slightly} complain that he could still taste the flavor */eyeroll. So I suffered. No longer! With my Keurig, I […]
Pack some Wet Ones for a germ-free return to school!
August 20, 2012 By 5 Comments
Along with the flurry of activity that comes with going back to school, we are also preparing for a new schedule for my daughter whose entering middle school. This year she will be expected to change her shoes and clothes for gym class! Ah, the joys of middle school! Since she has gym class near […]
DIY Photo Frame Menu Board with Fellowes Saturn2 95 Laminator
August 19, 2012 By 6 Comments
I know I have been saying it a LOT, but it is almost time for our kids to go back to school! Nine more days until the big day! We have been getting prepared by finishing up their school shopping and stocking up on lunchbox goodies. This year I am also using my new Fellowes […]
Favorite Apps of the month #VZWSM #samp
August 16, 2012 By 6 Comments
I have been a smartphone user for just under a year. While I am still learning all there is to know about how to take advantage of everything a smart(er-than-me)phone has to offer, I do have a few favorite apps and features. I thought I would share them with you today! My favorite feature this […]
Energizer USB Charger Combo Pack Review
August 12, 2012 By 79 Comments
This post brought to you by Energizer USB. All opinions are 100% mine. As a family of tech lovers, there are a lot of phones and devices in our home that need charging on a daily basis. I recentlywas introduced to one more option to help keep us powered up and ready — the Energizer […]
New Quaker cookies, cereal, snack bars and more! #QuakerInsiders
August 8, 2012 By 38 Comments
Quaker has been busy creating a whole bunch of new products this year and I was lucky enough to receive a box of goodies to review! We have always loved Quaker products, a quick bowl of hot Quaker Oatmeal is a favorite breakfast during the school months. Now, we will have even more nutritious options […]
Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax DVD/Blu-ray Combo Pack Movie Review
August 5, 2012 By 12 Comments
Dr. Seuss has been a part of our lives since, well, forever! When my son was a baby, I collected as many Seuss books as I could find. His two favorites were Are you My Mother? and The Lorax. When I found The Lorax TV special on DVD in the 90’s, when he was still […]
The Squirrel Buster Plus Wild Bird Feeder #review
July 31, 2012 By 5 Comments
Throughout every season, our yard is filled with wild birds. We enjoy feeding a variety of birds at various seed and suet feeders scattered around the front and back yards. Two of our family’s favorite birds to watch are the Red Breasted Grosbeak and the Goldfinch, both species are common and plentiful in our area. […]
Summer Entertaining with New York Style Bagel Crisps #review
July 27, 2012 By 1 Comment
One of the best things about the summer months is summer entertaining. When the weather is fine, friends and family may drop in unexpectedly to visit and chat. I don’t know about you but when I have company, I like to make sure that they have something to snack on. That’s why it’s nice to […]
Getting Savvy with the Galaxy S III and Verizon! #VZWSM
July 23, 2012 By 11 Comments
Someone thinks I’m savvy! Shh, don’t tell them I’m not! I’ve been keeping this under wraps until it was official, now I’m ready to share — I am so excited to be a Verizon Wireless Midwest Savvy Mom! While I wasn’t able to attend the Verizon event in Chicago over the weekend, I did receive […]
Ginger playing with the new Toys“R”Us Pets collection
July 16, 2012 By 57 Comments
Our Ginger dog loves her toys, as you probably know by now! She has a whole basket full of a variety of toys and balls behind the couch and we love adding new toys for her to enjoy. Recently we received a box filled with the brand new Toys“R”Us Pets collection dog toys from PetSmart. “Our […]
