With two children now in preschool, one of my must-haves is a great backpack that can withstand all kinds of daily abuse but still go through the washing machine and come out looking like a champ. This year both of my children are toting Junior Original Book Packs from L.L. Bean. This rugged pack is the scaled [...]

All summer I’ve been slathering on sunscreen which usually means my already oily skin has to deal with extra products clogging my pores, making me more likely to break out. Each year I search for the perfect skin-care regime to keep my skin acne-free and I’ve returned to a tried and trusted brand from my [...]

As much as I embrace anything pink and anything that recognizes Breast Cancer Awareness, I have to pan the Cherry Vanilla Bagel at Panera Bread Company. I usually like many of the items on their menu, but the idea of a cherry vanilla bagel rubs me the wrong way. A cherry vanilla muffin sounds good, [...]

Props & Pans is giving one lucky reader their choice of a onsie or children’s t-shirt from Long Mountain Designs. If you haven’t already checked out this eco-friendly shop, now is the time to browse the cute fashions they offer in 100% Fair trade organic cotton. You can read our review of their unique clothing [...]

I always think it’s great to find businesses that bring us socially and eco-conscious products, and that’s what Long Mountain Designs is all about. Bringing their customers eco-friendly clothing without sacrificing the personality in the clothing that so many of us want for our children. I had my two children trying out the Long Mountain [...]

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month and for the second straight year, Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment and MGM Home Entertainment are joining forces with Susan G. Komen for the Cure on a promotion to raise awareness for the breast cancer. Props & Pans is joining that campaign and offering you the chance to [...]