New and Improved Huggies Snug & Dry and Overnites Diapers (Giveaway 4 winners)

huggies snug dry

 As a parent, or a caregiver of a child in diapers, one of the most important things you want in a diaper, regardless of what kind of diaper you use, is absorbency.  You can have the cutest or the cheapest or the most eco friendly diapers around, but if your diapers aren’t absorbent, they aren’t Continue Reading …

Kleenex Shield. Sneeze. Swish. : just in time for school! ($100 Amazon Giveaway)

kleenex back to school

I can’t believe I’m writing this but it’s almost time for Back to School….well, for some of you.  Here in Connecticut we don’t go back until the very end of August, but I know many will be back in school in just a few short weeks!  With back to school comes lots and lots of Continue Reading …

Unexpected News as a Mom- How do you handle it?

Alopecia Areata

Earlier this week, I noticed a bald spot on my almost 5 year old son’s head.  His friend had pulled his hair the day before…there wasn’t even mention of it to me, or his friends mom.  It was kind of matter of fact.  Right after I took this photo, my little guy looked up at Continue Reading …

Teach kids about money and finances with Tykoon #MoneySmartKid

Tykoon app for kids and money

My kids are getting to the age where they want to buy their own “stuff.”  Maybe it’s something I won’t spend my money on, or maybe it’s something they really want and it’s not birthday or Christmas time- my husband and I decided that we’d let them start having opportunities to earn some money in Continue Reading …

Britax B-READY Stroller with Second Seat (Review) #Giveaway

britax b ready 2012

I wore all three of my kids more than I used a stroller, but I’m finding that more and more, as we venture to places that involve walking for long periods of time- like zoos, amusement parks, etc, that I’m wanting what a stroller offers- a place for the kids to get some rest, chill Continue Reading …

Kids Shoes…a vent and a way to save

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All three of my kids just had growth spurts.  I don’t even have to see how much they start eating to know a spurt is coming- I can tell simply by how many times they trip in a day.  All of them have a spurt in foot growth FIRST and then eat everything in my Continue Reading …

Talking with your girls about their period #KotexMom

I started getting my period when I was 10 years old. Fifth grade- in March, to be more exact. My parents were gone for the day- and remember, this was before the era of cell phones…they were at Power Squadron classes and who knew when they’d be home.  I was home with my brother B Continue Reading …

Chatting about Cultural Adventures with Mireya Mayor & Barbie “Dolls Around the World” Giveaway

Mireya Mayor Barbie Dolls of the World

School is almost out for summer and while many consider this season the perfect time for family vacations, your funds may disagree! I know that my funds certainly do- and while we’d love to travel the world with our children to explore and discover other cultures, we simply aren’t able to do that at this Continue Reading …

101 Days of Summer Play Party for Banana Boat® Sunscreen Natural Reflect Lotion (Giveaway)

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      Banana Boat®  made us want to have a party with some friends.  Well, they make us want to party with our friends because they sent us goodies to share.  We generally like to party with our friends with or without goodies from Banana Boat®.  But this time, we had some goodies to share that Continue Reading …

Little Love Buns Cloth Diaper Supplies Review & Giveaway (Guest Review)

Little Love Buns, cloth diaper detergent, wipe bits

After cloth diapering for over two years, I’ve tried a lot of different laundry routines. One thing I love to experiment with is laundry detergent, so I was happy to try out Little Love Buns detergents and wipes bits! Dallas, mom of three and creator of Little Love Buns has been cloth diapering for years, Continue Reading …