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 [...]

Getting older can be less obvious thanks to Clairol Natural Instincts hair color. I discovered a few more gray hairs than I care to share with the general population. After spending a few too many minutes staring into the mirror, I decided it was time to correct the “silver highlights,” as I had been affectionately [...]

Dora the Explorer will make just about any young child happy. When I was offered a new music collection from the “Vamos a Bailar! Let’s Dance” to review, my first thought revolved around my nieces (2 and 5 years old) visiting over spring break and keeping them entertained. We’re in the middle of packing a [...]

Maybe you’ve seen this shiny lipstick combination package on a store shelf and wondered if it was worth the price of around $12 (or if you find it on sale like I did for $6). You might be inclined to give it try (especially when it’s half-price) in hopes of the promised extra moisture to [...]

I’ve been working closely with Dawn from Announcements Galore to get customized thank you cards for my new daughter’s gifts. The turned out beautifully and I’ve had many compliments thus far.
I can’t say enough good things about Dawn and her service. I was originally going to get birth announcements, but ended up making my own [...]

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 [...]

You may not be a meat eater or even enjoy the flavor of bacon, but I urge you to try Bacon Salt. The makers of this cool product are just two normal guys (named Justin and Dave) who love grilling, Sunday football and the taste of bacon. They turned their dream into reality by trademarking [...]

I spent most of my pregnancy trying to figure out how to buy the least amount of baby gear possible. We decided to forgo the traditional infant carrier system and go straight to the convertible car seat. For a stroller, we simply bought one jogging stroller that would recline. I foolishly thought this, with my [...]

I love playing games with kids, because I believe it encourages strategic thinking. When I first heard about a new revolutionary toy that teaches just that I was thrilled to invite it into our home. ThinkBlocks don’t use the electronic gadgets that kids are used to, but instead encourage creativity and the natural ability to [...]

One of my friends at work gave me some small bottles of hand lotion to try out and the C.O. Bigelow Lemon Hand Treatment was one of them. My first reaction was lemon equals boring. But it smelled nice so I set it aside to try out when the lotions I knew better had run [...]

I love sending good old fashioned greeting cards. Not the e-cards that are enclosed in e-mail, but actual paper cards with an envelope and a postage stamp. It is expensive and time consuming to select pretty and appropriate cards for all occasions. In the past I would keep a supply on hand for events and [...]

My husband has been quick to point out that most of my reviews have been about food, food prep or juice. While that is indeed a fact, I must defend my choice of topics because I write about what I know and I know my food and drinks.
Our family has had the nutritional benefit of [...]

I love shoes. I’m not going to hide this shortcoming. I’ll buy shoes for myself, my husband and my sons, but when it comes to my daughters all bets are off. I started collecting shoes shortly after our ultrasound where the technician proclaimed that we were having not one, but two girls. Having been surrounded [...]

I love the chance to light a scented candle. With young kids on the loose, the opportunity to enjoy a burning flame is a rare treat. I discovered a way to enjoy my candle passion in small doses. Elton John makes a travel tin scented candle that is perfect for taking along in hotels, keeping [...]

Our review team was recently sent some eye-catching Pin Up Lip Balm to put to the test. Our lips thank you. At least mine do, because the harsh winter has left them chapped and dry. They offer eight delicious flavors and each comes in a very creative and functional slide-top tin. They may look old-fashioned, [...]