Dad Central Consulting Giveaway – Husky Tools »
My New Year's resolution: finally finish all those do-it-yourself projects I have laying around the house. It would be much easier to handle all these little improvements if I had the right equipment. Available at Home Depot, Husky Tools retail for under $20 and you can choose from an array of tools including a 13- piece Powertek Precision cordless Screwdriver set, 48 in 1 Ratcheting Rotary Socket Wrench, 69 Piece High-Torque Bit Driver Set, or a 45- Piece Stubby Work Set, among many others. The best part? Lifetime warranty.
Read more...Gaggle of Chicks »
Moms spend a lot of time shopping. Whether for clothing, school supplies, toys or groceries, shopping takes up much of our time and money. Around the holiday season, the hassle of maneuvering through crowds and standing in endless lines saps the fun out of hitting the stores, making it feel like just another chore on our to-do list.
Read more...Literati eReader from The Sharper Image »
With eReaders becoming one of the new trends in book reading, these functional tech gadgets make a great gift for the college student or frequent traveler on your shopping list.
Read more...Knork Flatware »
Looking for a holiday gift for the host or hostess extraordinaire on your list? Surprise any dinner party enthusiast with a set of Knork flatware. These specialty flatware sets have been designed to work with how people naturally eat. Each fork from this set features special beveled outer tines, making it easier to cut food without needing a knife (Knork, as in knife + fork. Get it?). Simply cut and spear food with one utensil and one hand!
Read more...Giada De Laurentiis for Target »
I’ve been in a cooking rut lately. I don’t know if it’s my pregnancy, my picky toddler or lack of inspiration, but I’m just not in to it. I’ve had these moments before and I’ve generally jolted myself out of the rut by flipping through recipe books or watching Food Network for a couple of hours. That’s just not happening right now.
Read more...Dad Central Consulting Giveaway – Honeywell MyChime »
A few years ago, our front door chime stopped working. Finding the source of the problem took a full afternoon, as I had to trace the wiring from the push button back to the actual bell and then to the power supply in the garage. As my frustration grew, under my breath I wished for a wireless doorbell. – like the review unit I just received from Honeywell.
Read more...The Art of Shaving: Carry-On Kit »
Shaving can take a toll on our skin. Using a dull blade or not enough soap or shaving cream can cause irritation and can just make shaving miserable. While us women like to have clean-shaven legs, we can take a break from this battle with the razor once in a while.
Read more...Bialetti Aeternum Cookware Set »
The thought of cooking can bring stress and displeasure once you begin to think about all of the clean up that is required. To the dismay of many of us, the chore of scouring pots and pans usually takes more effort than it did to cook the dish that created the mess.
Read more...REVIEW: MyChime – Wireless Door Chime »
A few years ago, our front door chime stopped working. Finding the source of the problem took a full afternoon, as I had to trace the wiring from the push button back to the actual bell and then to the power supply in the garage. As my frustration grew, under my breath I wished for a wireless doorbell. – like the review unit I just received from Honeywell.
Read more...I knock their socks off »
When I unzip my suitcase, I feel thankful my boys don’t surround me chanting, “What did you bring me?! What did you bring me?!” Instead, they have started asking, “Did you get me some socks? Did you find me any cool socks?!” This may seem like a strange question, but they ask it for a good reason.
Read more...Win a Baby Einstein Discovery Kit! »
When my son Gavin turned six months old a few weeks ago, I quickly noticed a change in him. Busy, busy, busy best sums it up! From pulling, clawing and chewing anything he can get his hands on (including me!) or rolling and reaching on the floor desperately trying to figure out how to crawl, it is purely awesome to watch him discover the world around him. I forgot how much I love this stage – not too mobile - but so interactive and curious. I can’t get enough!
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