I’m a mom who likes to look good whether I’m going out to dinner with my husband, heading to a play date or just picking our daughter up from school. I like makeup products but don’t have tons of time to spend in front of the mirror each morning. Who does?
One of my favorite products [...]

I always say that my poor kids will probably need therapy for the disservice I am doing in not scrapbooking. I know all the other Mom’s make these amazing journals and keepsakes. I know that my kids will have to bring in a circus animal for show and tell in order to compete with their [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Ever since our son was under a year old, he has gotten yearly outbreaks around his mouth and lips that just look awful. At the advice of our pediatrician we have tried every (safe) prescription under the sun, which helped relieve the symptoms, but not alleviate them. Seems like it starts as small red sore [...]

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 [...]

Some of you may have made resolutions this year that include losing weight. Or maybe you just want to get more exercise in. Either way, I purchased a Horizon Club T500 Treadmill last fall and thought this might be a good time to let you know if I think it’s a good product.
We purchased it [...]

That slogan is accurate. Skybus is the newest airline to make saving money almost as fun as taking a vacation. Based in Columbus, OH this low cost carrier is safe, fully automated and fun. They have brand new airbus airplanes that are clean and comfy, and their staff is friendly and helpful.
I have always been [...]

The days of boring old American flag stamps are over thanks to Picture It Postage. On their web site, you can order customs stamps by simply uploading an image of your choice, choosing the text and other colors for the stamp and then placing your order, which will be mailed to you in a couple [...]

My husband says to me while in the crowded mall food court,”Want a Yule Flip Blizzard?” To which I say, “No.” And then he and my son explain to me that it’s a Blizzard, that tastiest of shake/ice-cream hybrids, with peppermint chips and chocolate in it.
I wasn’t convinced yet, because I was picturing big hunks [...]

My friend has always had a wide selection of good beer in her fridge. You could always rummage around and find two or three really cool beers in there that you like and hadn’t had in a while, or had always wanted to try. Last winter during said rummaging, I pulled out a Winter’s Bourbon [...]

I love suspense/mystery novels. There, I said it. Love them. I try to have at least one in my diaper bag at all times to read when stuck waiting for a train at the RR tracks or in a long line at the bank. I like books that are quick reads, intriguing, and aren’t so [...]

If you are brave enough (or crazy enough) to fight the crowds in the early morning hours on Friday to get in on some good deals, then you’ll need to pay close attention to some of the steals we’ve gathered.
Toys R Us

“Jr. Scene It” game - $9.98
Huffy Boys 20″ Bicycle $29.99
All Kid K’Nex sets - [...]

I was amazed when I saw the newest flavor of pop tarts Kellogg’s had created. Their newest holiday treat is Gingerbread Pop-Tarts available only for a limited time (probably through the holidays). I’m hoping it is a once time performance.
Pop-Tarts have come a long way since they were first introduced. I can recall when we [...]