family friendly reviews, giveaways & bargains
Summer is fast approaching, and that means bathing suits are in our very near future here in Connecticut. Having lost 25 pounds and counting, my swimsuits from the past few years are obviously not going to work anymore. Too big, I say, with a big grin on my face!! Unfortunately for me, I’m not a Continue Reading …
When you text your family, do you ever think about the outrageous costs that add up with each and every OMG and LOL? Cost of a simple, average “LOL” = $0.20. “Picking the kids up at 6” + “Will be bringing home dinner, too” = a $0.40 exchange! Even receiving the occasional “Hey, I have Continue Reading …
When Baby B was on the way, we weren’t sure what to do about our kids’ sleeping arrangements. We have a three bedroom house and won’t be moving anytime soon- nor is an addition in the budget (ever?!) so one way or another, someone will be sharing a bedroom. My kids, if you don’t know, Continue Reading …
I want to look good, feel good, and be comfortable. I don’t like “fussy” clothes and I like comfort. Cotton is one of my very best friends. Blue Platypus sent me their International Harmoney 2 shirt in Ruby and I love it. I do need to drop about 15 more pounds before it looks good Continue Reading …
With so much going digital these days, it isn’t surprising that crafts can be done digitally too. CraftArtist Platinum offers an affordable way for you to make a multitude of print projects at home, with a professional look to them! We’ve been having some fun playing around with this- we made some really cute pinwheels Continue Reading …
Hey Madame Deals- you say its your Birthday? Well its my Birthday too…. really on the same day! We want to give a gift to you!
Micki Sannar created a very healthy dessert cookbook that features an ingredient I’d previously never thought of when baking desserts- olive oil! Olive Oil Desserts features dozens of delectable recipes that replace trans fats with olive oil without sacrificing taste (which, let’s be real here, is what matters for dessert!!). Cakes, Cookies & Bars, Muffins & Continue Reading …
Up until quite recently, I’ve only ever had 1 set of “nice” sheets. We apparently loved them right to shreds, because a few months ago our beloved favorite sheets started to fall apart. Too many washes and wears. They were years old, and oh, how I loved them. My husband did too. I was excited Continue Reading …
My 5 year old and I have been bonding over hard surfaces lately- in our Heelys! Busy got the “Sparkler” HX2 and I got the “Jazzy” HX2 for our review. These are so much FUN! We don’t have sidewalks where we live so our space to use them is limited to our patio out back Continue Reading …
I love making crafts with and without my kids. Pre-kids, I had so much time to scrapbook and make photo projects, and to be honest, I’ve missed doing it. Recently a friend of mine, Jen, introduced me to the world of making paper lunch bags into photo albums, and I love them so much I Continue Reading …
