I have very long hair that is prone to going frizzy and breaking all over the place, and since I’ve spent the better part of the last eight years either pregnant or nursing, I’ve been going through the hormonal hair-falling-out thing several times, too.
I’ve been using Garnier Fructis’ Length and Strength formula shampoo and conditioner [...]

It looks as if Hasbro is trying to keep up with the times as they recently released a Monopoly Electronic Banking edition that includes Visa debit cards instead of paper money.
Yes, it sounds interesting but is it really necessary?
We recently purchased Monopoly Junior to play with our five year old. Both my husband and I [...]

A few weeks ago several samples from NIVEA body care line showed up in my mailbox. Never one to turn away trying something new, I decided to investigate the product before me.
NIVEA has developed a body patch that continuously releases L-Carnitine, which is a treatment targeted to fight cellulite that turns fat into energy and [...]

For the most part I’m a thrifty shopper when it comes to groceries and home goods. I don’t buy generic all the time, but when I know it’s the exact same product I’ll choose the cheaper route. I figure that by saving money and cutting corners on some items, I can justify spending larger amounts [...]

To crafty moms or older kids, the Ka-Jinker, which retails for about $12.99, resembles a hip version of the Bedazzler without the metal prongs.
The Ka-Jinker, with a very sharp needle (hence the mom or older kid disclaimer) shoots a plastic tag fastener through an oversized sequin supposedly attaching it to and adorning flip-flops, tee shirts [...]

I recently traveled to my grandfather’s hometown to attend a memorial service for him and dispose of his remains as he’d wished. The whole family did the road trip to Illinois for the service, but in the interest of privacy, I am not going to say exactly which town we went to, only that it [...]

Dear Motherhood Maternity,
I just wanted to let you know that your ad (right) is not convincing me that you are the best store from which to buy any maternity related item, especially a nursing bra.
First of all, the three models you have chosen for your “huge selection” of comfort and support all look just about [...]

What is with all the Mojito talk lately? I know I’ve been out of the bar hopping scene since college, but I finally had one of these drinks I’ve heard so much about last weekend. Everyone else at the party raved about the refreshing taste, but warned me that you must like minty drinks to [...]

Since our son was born just over 5 years ago we have visited JCPenney’s portrait studio almost yearly. It has served our needs well by providing nice portraits for a very reasonable price.
Now, when I make an appointment for something I understand “sh*t happens” and people don’t always run on time. I expect this at [...]

by Izzy

Just a few things for the W Lakeshore to think about…
Putting a guest room directly under your very loud nightclub? BAD, BAD, BAD, BAD idea. Did I mention that it was a bad idea? As you may have guessed. I was in that particular room. Thanks. A lot.
$14 Mojito at your downstairs bar? I [...]

After my 5th cavity in 3 years I was up for some oral hygiene changes. I didn’t spend 2 years in braces back in high school to have my teeth rot away now. I wasn’t sure why the sudden change because I brush regularly and floss too. Up until 3 years ago I didn’t have [...]

McAlister’s Deli has Mississippi roots. When I still lived in Mississippi, we ate at a McAlisters at least once a week. The variety of sandwiches, best sweet tea anywhere, and dependability of service was enough to make most every one I knew a regular customer.
A little over a year ago, McAlister’s opened a restaurant near [...]

Wendy McClure is best known as a contributor to the ever-feisty “Television Without Pity” website, as well as her own blog at poundy.com She wrangled a book deal from her blog, and the result is I’m Not the New Me, a memoir of her struggle to lose weight.
For the first half of this [...]

I’ve been reviewing some free samples of Glad Simply Cooking bags.
I must admit I was leery of these from the start. Microwaving and plastic just don’t mix, and these are essentially plastic bags designed for microwave steaming vegetables.
The press materials accompanying these bags claim that because no PVC is used in the bags and [...]

My kids typically have 2 or 3 pairs of shoes at any given time. Since they grow out of them so quickly, we don’t like to buy them more than that, even if they are inexpensive.
Typically we will take a trip to the Stride Rite outlet store a couple of times a year and just [...]