I am not a neat cook. My stove top usually resembles a Jackson Pollack painting after I’m done with it. I need something to clean it with that is powerful, yet I can’t tolerate bleach and hate the idea of smearing chemicals all over the same surfaces on which I cook.
Vinegar of the Four Thieves [...]

The Chilly Jilly was created by Jill Boehler and though at first glance it seemed a little silly, I absolutely love it! The material is made of a silky soft wrap that’s perfect for summer nights in an air conditioned venue. It’s the kind of thing that you’ll never know when you’re going to need [...]

I could not wait to get my sample of Blinc Kiss Me Mascara in the mail. I was excited by the new concept of tubing lashes rather than painting them. This product coats lashes by combing a tube of black mascara over the lashes like a pipe so that the waterproof formula will not run, [...]

I loved Gorilla in the Greenhouse, so when I was offered a chance to review their show and website, I was thrilled. “Gorilla in the Greenhouse” is an action-packed animated show that inspires kids to take real-world steps towards a healthy planet. The show is set in a magical greenhouse in San Francisco. It features [...]

Props & Pans is giving one lucky reader a set of 7 books from The Fairy Chronicles series. You can read our review about here. The Fairy Chronicles website has fantastic new features for kids with free illustrated e-cards, joining Madam Toad’s Fairy Circle, environmental activities, even upload the kids’ own drawings!
Enter to win by [...]

According to the author, fairies are delightful, magical spirits with likenesses and kinship to flowers, insects and other small creatures. Fairies are problem solvers, helpers, fixers and protectors of nature. According to my 9 year old daughter, Carly, they are also very exciting, fun and interesting to read about.
Carly was the lucky recipient of The [...]

Welcome to Must Have Monday’s. Every Monday our reviewers will let you have a sneak peak into what we use in our homes and our lives. Here we will tell you about the things we can’t live without. If you have a “must have” item to pass along please e-mail us. We welcome contributions from [...]

Props & Pans is giving one lucky reader The Backyardigans High Flying Adventures DVD. Enter by leaving a comment HERE and telling us which character is your families favorite. The contest is open until Tuesday, May 13, 2008.
You can receive a second entry by blogging about the contest (linking to it) or adding us [...]

We don’t watch a lot of TV in our house and when we do, it is usually from our local PBS affiliate or old school Sesame Street episodes delivered via NetFlix. One of my friends with kids the same age as ours has raved about the Backyardigans for years so when I was asked [...]

Props & Pans is giving one lucky mom a SanDisk Cruzer Gator Flash Drive. Maybe your family forgot about Mother’s Day or maybe you just want to win something special for yourself. Whatever the reason, this is your chance to load home videos, family pictures, personal notes and even some favorite tunes onto a stylish [...]