I am not one who likes to wear a lot of perfume, but I do like to smell clean and pretty. My mother has always had good taste in perfumes and colognes, so when I found out she bought a new fragrance for her collection, I had to try it. Can I say I am [...]

I run through batteries in my digital camera every time I use it. I like to take pictures and I like to take a lot of them. So on any giving outing, I’m replacing my batteries at least once. I’ve bought many brands and I’ve had rechargeables in the past, but mostly I just came [...]

I mentioned that I am a flip flop fanatic. Come summer I live in my flip flops so they have to be stylish and comfortable. Gone are the days of those thin drugstore flip flops that I used to buy in every color and always ended up looking too matchey. They have been replaced by [...]

Whenever I go for a pedicure, I always go for salons that stock OPI polish. I love picking out a bottle from the display and flipping it over to read the fun name of the shade. With names like A-Rose at Dawn…Broke By Noon (sparkling medium pink shade), I’m Not a Waitress (shimmering red), Skinny [...]

The Olive Kids toddler bedding set is spectacular. It is ideal for helping add excitement to transitioning a toddler from a crib to a bed. What toddler wouldn’t be thrilled to lay down on such adorable designs? Both of my boys absolutely love the Heroes pattern which feature police, fire fighters and all the gadgets [...]

I have admitted on here many things about myself. Not being a good cook is one of them. Combine that with the fact that I also am not a morning person and you can probably guess that breakfast is certainly made of convenience foods in our house. Lucky for me, my son and husband both [...]

I have a difficult time finding balance not only in my life, but on my face as well. There are a lot of areas (such as the T-Zone) that seem to pump excess oil mid-day and then there are other areas where I must pick off the dry skin in the morning after applying make-up. [...]

Imagine my shock when I found the Ped Egg at Walgreens this weekend. I have seen the Ped Egg (as advertised on T.V.) and I knew it was tough enough to peel an orange, so maybe there really was hope for my poor dry, calloused feet. I think my husband got injured last week when [...]

When I was pregnant with the first baby, the husband and I spent what felt like hours standing in the Baby Superstore looking at strollers. We knew what we wanted. We’re both tall, so the stroller had to be made for tall folks. No stooping or bending when pushing the stroller around (watch people at [...]

Always a skeptic of the “all natural,” I took my samples from the Origins Representative speaking at my Twins club meeting with a smile and no real intention to be interested in them. I liked the smell of one of the lotions, but really they were just free samples and I wasn’t terribly inclined to [...]

I love giving gifts that have a purpose. I take pride in wowing my friends (and their children) with the most talked about item. When I find such a treasure that I know will produce envious smiles I stock up and then write about it here on Props & Pans! The best summer find in [...]

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 [...]

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 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 [...]

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 [...]