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The traditional way to dress a salad is to make the salad first, then top it with a dressing. New Wish-Bone Bountifuls Salad Dressings want you to rethink that by choosing your dressing first, then designing a salad around it. There are four flavors to choose from: - Tuscan Romano Basil — a delectable Mediterranean vinaigrette made with aged Romano cheese, tomatoes and basil - Hearty Italian — a luscious Italian vinaigrette filled with pieces of sweet onions, red and green bell peppers and carrots - Berry Delight — a sweet and tangy vinaigrette made with bits of blueberries,…

What are Think-ets? I didn’t know either until I received a bag of them for this review. Think-ets is an educational and fun-filled game using adorable tiny treasures from around the world that inspire creativity and test memory. Think-ets is an at-home game, a travel game, a party game, a storytelling game, a camping game—perfect for children and their families.Think-ets are bags of little toys that can be used to play fun, imaginative games. You buy them by the pouch and get a random assortment, ours looked like this and contained 14 items: Each pouch comes with a suggested list of…

I received a License Key to try KidsSave, a savings and money management software program designed for kids ages 6 and up. KidsSave shows kids how to save money towards a goal, how to keep track of their allowance, even how to earn monetary rewards like extra money or “interest”. Parents act as the Banker in setting up the initial account and monitoring transactions. There are two features of the program that I particularly like, the first is the “What If?” feature. Kids can set a savings goal and then see at their current deposit rate, how long it will take them to…

The Emilee Grace Company was founded by Mom Diana Miller in 2007 as a way to provide products that Moms need combined with the flair of modern fashion. Emilee Grace sells Cute Baby shoes, Hottie Tottie Designs Ribbon Totes Diaper Bags (cute enough to be a purse!), Organic Cotton bibs, burp cloths and bath sets, Binkie Bungee Pacifier Clips, and the adorable and quite fashionable BabyLegs. What are BabyLegs? Think a combination of tights and legwarmers to keep baby’s legs covered and warm while looking stylish, too. BabyLegs are made out of 80% cotton, 15% polyester and 5% spandex and…

My mailbox has been filling up with Summer Camp brochures in the last few weeks, my boys could spend the summer doing science experiments, learning five new sports, studying cooking or photography or calligraphy. Whew! What ever happened to spending the summer riding your bike and playing Kick-The-Can with the neighborhood kids? We all want the best for our kids and for them to be successful, but it’s also important to remember that they are just KIDS, and that childhood goes by oh-so-quickly. I know mine sure did! To help parents and kids embrace childhood, the Kellogg’s® Rice…

Whoops! I screwed up my own contest. I originally thought the contest should last until tomorrow, but, I realized I'd be extremely busy this week, so I changed the end date to last Friday and promptly forgot. Sorry, 'bout that. Yeah, I know, "Shut up and tell me if I won or not." Using this handy dandy Random Number Generator, the winning comment number is: 2! Congratulations, Debunot! Here's a screen shot of the drawing. Thank you so much for all your entries!

It's that time of year. For many of us, bathing suit season is right around the corner. Like many of you, I hate to buy bathing suits and tend to sticks with the same one for years and years. Wait, now I realize why my mother had one bathing suit the entire time I was growing up. Anyway, when I buy bathing suits, I tend to get them from Lands' End because they last so long, and there's a variety of styles for different body types. I think the expiration is up on my current bathing suits (cannot get one more year out of them), so when Lands' End offered to send me a bathing suit to try out, I…

No, this isn't a PR blog, thanks for asking. But, from time to time I do get PR announcements that I like to pass along. I pass along whatever strikes my fancy. Sometimes? I even use their text. So, if you wanna hear about ice cream, then here ya go: On Wednesday, April 30, 2008, from 5-10pm, Baskin-Robbins is offering ice cream for only 31 cents per scoop to pay tribute to heroes across the United States. In addition, they are partnering with the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation and donating $100,000 to the worthy organization. Local firehouses are invited to go to their neighborhood…

Prilosec OTC is sponsoring the Winner's Circle Sweepstakes. The grand prize is a weekend trip to the final NASCAR Chase for the Championship race in Miami, Florida the weekend of November 14, 2008. More than 100 instant winners will receive other great prizes, including an authentic NASCAR firesuit with driver autograph, NASCAR SuperStore.com gift cards and a race tire signed by No. 31 Prilosec OTC driver Jeff Burton and the No. 31 team. After playing, you can download the official “Winner’s Circle” widget to keep track of how the race is going. You can enter once a day and it ends on…

Pizza Hut is branching out and has introducedTusacni Pasta. It comes in 2 flavors, Meaty Marinara and Creamy Chicken Alfredo. We got to try out the Meaty Marinara flavor. It was delivered to our door just as promised, and, you know what? It was really good. I was mildly skeptical that pasta could survive the delivery process still warm, but the aluminum pan was carefully insulated in a cardboard box and it was still quite warm. The pasta itself was done very well, there was lots of meat and cheese, not like some fast-food type pasta that looks like it might have accidentally run into some…

The internet has bred an attention deficit generation. They feed and process information at a rapid pace and constantly need to be stimulated on a minute to minute basis. Blogs are a medium that satisfy the information starved. So for all the Adderall-prescribed ELLE.com readers, my apologies for my intermittent postings over the last two months but Anne Slowey and Blake Lively are not the only blondes on the CW this fall. On top of...

Never let it be said that Karl Lagerfeld doesn't know how to make a splash. The Chanel designer not only shut down the entire Raleigh hotel to show his cruise collection yesterday, he brought in the U.S. Olympic team of synchronized swimmers to finish off the show. He told WWD he was inspired by both Esther Williams and Brian Jones, the Rolling Stone who was found dead in the bottom of his pool. Chic! Check...

May 15, 2008 It's not only the weather that is en fuego in Cannes this week. Many of the red carpet gowns I've seen seem uninspiring, but the personal style expressed by these leading ladies is more than noteworthy. Click here to check out the ELLE.com Cannes photo gallery of all the looks and let me know your thoughts! Above, clockwise from top left: 1) Julianne Moore wears killer retro styled shades with a slight...

Resort season may be something of a yawn (how much enthusiasm can the average gal really invest in a collection originally meant for the moneyed who filled their Vuitton steamer trunks with caftans and straw hats and jetted off to the South of France?) but it's getting a shakeup this week thanks to a stunning new face: Arlenis Pena. The Dominican-born beauty had us captivated yesterday morning at Oscar de la Renta, and apparently the...

The CW showed they were truly, as Joe Zee put it, “the network of young and beautiful people” last night at their upfront presentation, where they revealed a few delicious minutes of the upcoming seasons of Gossip Girl, America’s Next Top Model, 90210 (as the buzzed-about spinoff will be called) and of course, Stylista. So many gorgeous girls in one room (the waitresses wore Prada!) for Maroon 5’s famously celebutante-adoring Adam Levine to choose from...

The world premiere of the much anticipated movie, Sex And The City (SATC) takes place in London tonight. Personally I think that New York should have had the first screening, I mean that's where the HBO series was set and shot, that's where the 30-somethings Carrie, Miranda, Charlotte and Samantha strutted their stuff! Regardless, as much as Sex and the City is about columnist Carrie Bradshaw,

Well did you manage to purchase any of the unique Prada prototypes at the Prada Spring/Summer Women's 2008 Fashion Auction which ended on Tuesday? The Prada handbags, skirts, pants and boots were certainly one-of-a-kinds in terms of design, style and colors. Here's a brief roundup on this auction. Prada Designer Pants The first items on the bidding block were three pairs of couture pants.

eLUXURY.com has announced new Spring markdowns with savings of up to 40% on a range of ready-to-wear designer clothing for both men and women. The sale collection includes a good range from designers including Fendi, Versace, Dior, Zac Posen, Marc Jacobs, Juicy Couture, and many more! And as an added bonus, on Tuesday, May 6th, eLUXURY.com is offering free shipping on all orders of $150 or more.

LA Fashionistas! It's early Saturday morning and you may still just be waking up. Perhaps you're having your morning cuppa and pondering what to do today or you may well have already planned your day but either way do read this!!! Here's a great ONE DAY ONLY Designer Clothing Sample Sale. Today Saturday May 3rd, from 11am to 4pm, you've go the chance to bag some brand new overstock fashions

Up-and-coming fashion Designer Olga Kapustina's is having a sample sale in New York this week where you have the chance to bag some of her chic summer and spring designer clothing at up 50-70% off!!! Perhaps not so well known but let me tell you that Olga Kapustina designs are huge with celebrities like Angelina, Cameron and Reese, and sold at hot spots like Barneys and Neiman Marcus, as

Hey Sellers!A big shout-out to Dancingcircle who saw a hole in our Beginner's Guide and ended up filling it in. Shipping is so important for our Etsy sellers and she's made a great contribution to making it easier.  If you have ideas for useful how-tos to help your fellow sellers, post in the comments below or use our pitch formMost Etsy sellers know all about how to get your precious packages from here to there.  Wait. You don’t?  Well, welcome to the ever changing world of shipping! It's not always glamorous, but is vital to your online reputation. Here’s a crash…

Current TV visited Etsy, Make Magazine, and CreateDigitalMusic's Handmade Music Night at the Etsy Labs this spring.  It's an experience of wonder and geekery! Their video has been posted...Perhaps it will make it to their TV channel if you give it some love on their site! Here are some more posts about Handmade Music Night.Hey! Log into Current.com to give us a thumbs up on this page!

Whether it be a jaunt to the market or a journey to the shores of Zanzibar, you cannot go wrong with this lovely tote from jetsetting Etsy artist vwithoutb.  A self-proclaimed world traveller, vwithoutb was inspired by the traditional monk's bags she found in Cambodia and Thailand; however, she decided to make it with the exquisite hand-dyed gara cloth she picked up in Sierra Leone in West Africa. Wow, this gal really gets around!Each bag is lined with a thin matching cotton liner, and has a small zip-pocket to put money and valuables, shown here in taupe with light pink highlights.Find…

Reading about National Bike to Work Day (it's today!) got me wondering what bicycle-themed items Etsy had to offer these days. Father's Day is fast approaching and I need to find some bike nerd gear for my baby daddy. I'm posting this extra early this morning so you all have to time to pull your bike out of the garage, fix that flat you've been ignoring since October, dig your helmet out of the back of the closet and RIDE THAT BIKE TO WORK TODAY. Thank you, that is all. Love,Anda   Sunny Day So many bike caps are made from brown and grey and black wool and that's that. I love the…

Dear Sellers, We're all very excited to introduce the newest shop feature: The Shop Policy Page!  Currently, most sellers post their shops' policies in either their shop announcement or profile, but we figured these areas can be better utilized for other your bio or promotions and news about your shop; it's time to give policies a special home.  We hope that adding a new feature like this will help the communications between buyers and sellers, making transactions smoother and easier.  Now there's a clear place where buyers can look for extra purchase guidelines and info,…

NET-A-PORTER now has the newest FASHION TARGETS BREAST CANCER (FTBC) exclusives, so you can look fabulous all summer and feel even better knowing that all net proceeds from the sale of the products will benefit local breast cancer charities around the world. These latest items are part of the global partnership with The Council of Fashion Designers of America/CFDA Foundation Inc. Check them out, they are perfect for the hot weather right now. Love the DvF dress!! Diane von Furstenberg Tuvallu jersey dress $355; Catherine Malandrino Coco mini dress $255. Ralph Lauren FTBC fitted polo shirt…

Beauty Snob snags an interview with Jose Eber! Adventures in the Stiletto Jungle contemplates Yummie Tummie, the shapewear that's meant to be seen. All About the Pretty is really enjoying her custom Bobbi Brown Palettes. Coquette gets crafty for the DIY Paper Hermès Kelly Bag. Fashiontribes travels to the Age of Discovery on a sexy Steampunk time bender. KRiSTOPHER explores Tokyo. Papierblog looks at the wisdom behind Banana Republic Monogram stores. Second City Style asks who wore it better in our weekly Celebrity Fashion Smackdown. Straight to the Closet or Leave it On the rack? You…

The obsession with Lanvin will not end. Not as long as they keep surprising us with new incarnations of the things we love. The subtle but distinct detailing of Lanvin, like the strap and hardware detail here (similar to the Kentucky that we love love love) gives this highly functional but generic shape a beauty lift. And not only is the strap in a contrasting leather, it is patent and adjustable. It is lined in Lanvin jacard fabric which is good because it makes it much lighter. There are 2 organizational pockets inside that are a must have for a big bag like this and of course the side zip…

Diane von Furstenberg wants you to look chic this summer and carry a fabulous bag, she is giving away a $1500 shopping spree and a wrap bag!!! Enter to win by signing up for the DVF newsletter. So easy! Good luck!!! Enter to win HERE! Day 5: Rushing off to airport now. Can't wait to see my baby boy!

I think one of the biggest debates here at Bag Snob is Louis Vuitton: to buy it, or not? There are the die hards who will never give up their collection of LV bags and who will buy whatever the brand serves up. The former fans (like myself) who will keep their set of vintage luggage from the '70s and the LV bags collected throughout the years but will not invest any more time or money on the trendy bags of late. And then there are those who consider its recent collaborations with Marc Jacobs as the whoring out of the classic label and brand. Which one are you? Let me know because I am off to…

Sweeten your next celebration with from-scratch Floral Cupcakes ($48). These nine delightful delicacies arrive in an old-fashioned pink bakery box, but it's what's inside that really counts. In vanilla and...Visit Outblush for the full post.

For the ultimate outdoor sports enthusiasts, the Pradda Water Shoe ($90) by The North Face is an all-terrain amphibious shoe that helps keep you dry and safe on the trail....Visit Outblush for the full post.

Remember the old saying, keep your hands out of the pickle jar? Well, with the Fridge Fork Condiment Fork ($6) you can do just that. Perfect for picnics or family...Visit Outblush for the full post.

Have something important to say, but feel like the spoken word falls short? Enter Fetty Braille Bangles ($625). This line of polished and oxidized sterling silver bangles feature meaningful words...Visit Outblush for the full post.

This Village Lantern ($30) is the perfect way to upgrade any space without spending a fortune. The funky black wire globe contains a protective glass lantern designed to hold a...Visit Outblush for the full post.

We realize that a good book, be it for your own weary eyes or your kid's, can be pretty hard to come by these days. So, lucky for you, we've rounded up all our past and present book picks and...

No, this is not another Miley Cyrus post. But with all the mixed messages our tween girls are getting in the media, sometimes it's nice to shower them with the idea that we love them just the way they are. (Yes, I just quoted Billy Joel. So sue me.)

I figure if I'm going to take the time and trouble to print my favorite photos, I sure as heck won't be putting them some album off the drugstore rack

Every time I see a friend's nursery with decals on the wall, I think rats, that's what I should have done. Especially since at not quite three, my oldest daughter is already expressing rather strong preferences about what may and may not be displayed in her room.

Considering the BlaBla handknit animal rattles were my son's ultimate favorite, I was super excited to find out about their new line of little birdie rattles.

The Small One set of children's furniture is hand crafted from Australian company Left Hand Make using Scandinavian birch and pegs from native Australian timbers. Reflecting animal shapes and almost exaggerated organic curves, this table and chair set boasts rounded edges and peg joints as distinct design elements. Good news too...Mellimoomoo can ship worldwide, though I imagine at a hefty price...

These zebras are very eye-catching, and they have that home-made vibe about them, too. The chunky size and bright stripes should go down well with any child. Exclusive to Groovy Mummy in the UK, at £25, they'd make a super gift.

I have to admit that, while some mass-marketed characters can be downright cute, I tend to cringe at the thought of an entire nursery full of them. Which is why I really like bedding designer Boodalee which recently came out with these cool kids' throw pillows. Founded in 2005 by minimalist mom Jeanice Skvarilv, who feared the intruson of big commercial characters into her son's picture-perfect nursery, Boodalee combines youthful designs with modern style to produce an effect that's both interesting to children and pleasing to the adult eye. Boodalee's simple but whimsical bedding designs…

Sometimes it feels like no-one's listening, doesn't it? Forget your child obeying you: even the dog doesn't come when it's called. That's the time to burrow through your child's toy box and reach for the Sit and Walk Puppy. A few minutes of gently tugging the string and asking this beauty to 'sit' and 'walk' - and seeing it respond - will do wonders for your self-esteem. And then you can wade back into the rigours of parenthood, refreshed. Oh, and by the way, that same ability to sit, walk, and lie down, should keep your toddler enthralled too, which is, of course, what it was designed to do.

It's no secret. We here at Babygadget adore the Oeuf children's furniture line for its modern look. So you you can't be surprised that a little round of applause erupted early Wednesday morning when I saw that they just came out with a conversion rail for their Sparrow crib. I just think this rail is super cool. I really like how it is raised at the either end of the bed and leaves a little bit of an opening for your toddler to climb in and out. I imagine that a kid just making the big switch to a big boy (or big girl) bed might find the transition a bit easier with this set-up. Nevermind the…

From a 19th century design, six cards that show you how to make animal-shaped shadows. These would make adorable birth announcements or early birthday invitations.

You’ll have to go looking for the stains.

I spent the morning looking for shoes online, and thought I’d share the bounty.

Deep-V cutout, and contrast detailing on the heel. Also comes in purple and black and black on black.

Julia Roberts wrote the forward for Sophie Uliano's book, Gorgeously Green: 8 Simple Steps to an Earth-Friendly Life.  I can't be certain, as I don't see any notes anywhere, but it looks and feels like this book is printed on recycled paper, and if it does, I say SPOT ON.  I think all books should be printed on recycled paper, but they do not ask me. I was a little hesitant to review this book, because while I believe in doing what's right for the environment, I'm a firm believer that real change is going to come more from putting social and economic pressure on government and big…

Mia is a little mouse who lives in a big, Victorian house.  This software interactive reading game follows Mia around as she tries to save her house from being visited by exterminators after a group of hard-partying bugs shows up.  Mia has to collect a bunch of stuff, and to get the stuff, she plays reading games.  The software is geared at 5-9 year-olds, but the little angel at four could handle part of it.  For example, one game showed a picture and a three-letter word missing the first letter.  You had to guess what the missing letter was.  The little angel…

Who doesn't remember Chris Rock's comedy routine in which he says as a father, his only goal was to keep his daughter off the pole?  He had to get that mentality from somewhere, and in his mother Rose Rock's book, Mama Rock's Rules:  Ten Lessons for Raising a Household of Successful Children, I see clearly where he got it:  his mama. Rose Rock writes a frank book filled with excerpts from her kids and her friends.  She covers everything from sex to the family dinner, and her common-sense style is very appealing.  I'd drink her Kool-Aid any day.  Some of my…

Let me begin by saying Christie Mellor had me at Three-Martini Playdate.  Her book was one that inspired me to begin working on my mommyblogging anthology.  She rocks. Were You Raised by Wolves? Clues to the Mysteries of Adulthood is Mellor's first foray out of the parenting space in print form, a book for twenty-somethings who've just left the nest.  It was sent to me by the always-fabulous Parent Blogger Network. It is hilarious, and a tad too familiar at times. With sections on cooking, how to clean your toilet, starting your first job, what not to do while drunk and many…

A chap from Germany sent me Billy Brown and the Frog Tunnel, an audio CD from Kiddio Adventures.  Kiddio makes CDs of stories you can listen to in the car, or whenever you feel like sharing a story with your child and don't want them to watch television.  Or maybe you don't want to read the book.  Maybe your throat hurts. I was very enthused about the idea, because I had a love affair with Bullfrogs and Butterflies and those books that came with tapes and made a chiming sound when it was time to turn the page as a child. We started out strong. We were driving to see my friend…

This time of the year is always so exciting because graduations are in the air! Shopping for an appropriate graduation gift is always difficult and money seems so impersonal. That is why I love this hand-stamped "Follow your dreams" necklace. It would be the perfect gift for any female graduate, and a great reminder to stay true to themselves! You can find them at the Etsy Storefront of Kristen's Custom Creations for $42.

When I was growing up here in South Louisiana, we always had a swimming pool. Typically, in my house, our swimming pool was officially open as of May 1st and it lasted sometimes through October, though sometimes I was allowed to swim, teeth chattering, as early as mid-April. Both of my parents have fabulous complexions, and they tan easily (my mom can manage to get one of her arms tan by propping it up in the window on a 20 minute car-ride). So, for all of my life, until recently, my goal was to be in the sun and to be tan.Then, about two years ago, I read an article in a magazine about a…

Yesterday evening and all through last night it poured down raining here. It was so bad at one point, in fact, that while we were at a concert last night (for 1.5 hours) it rained so hard that when people went out to their cars some of them had water up to their seats. Not good. This morning when we woke up it was STILL raining, and it made me wonder what in the heck we could do all day. I started looking around and found these awesome "Rainy Day Art Kits" from the Land of Nod.This awesome kit is packed with everything you could possibly need to occupy yourselves on a rainy day -- including…

Ok, so I will admit that I am certainly not the neatest person in the world. However, I do like things to be clean (I just don't like the process of getting them there -- is that so wrong?). But, I do like my carpets to be clean, and I actually don't mind cleaning them. I get great satisfaction from the lines my vacuum cleaner leaves on the carpet once it's gone over them -- lines to me equal clean carpet. But you see, therein lies my problem.Two years ago or so, our vacuum cleaner broke. Oh well, off to buy a new one. We left Bed Bath and Beyond $160 later with a new vacuum cleaner. Hubby…

In my house, we have a love/hate relationship with shoes. On the practical side, we all hate to wear them. At any given moment, you will likely find at least 2 out of 3 of the occupants of this house without shoes or socks. Plus, the best I can muster in the extremely hot Louisiana summers is a pair of fashionable flip flops. I'll never forget how disgusted my Italian Professor was in college -- seeing us all in these casual flip flops (mine at least had some sparkles) and commenting on how they would never wear "zees zchoos een Eee-tayl-ee". However, on the fabulous and fashionable side, I…

Wow...awesome idea if your dog is sight impaired. Sniff around @ Angelvest. ($18 - $35)

A zip line...for your car.  Weeeeeeee. Sniff around @ Furry Travelers. ($40)

Incoming! Sniff around @ Squeezie Toys. ($12)

A lightweight leash that your dog can wear/carry?  Feel free to roam about the neighborhood. Sniff around @ Stunt Puppy. ($16)

Chewing this will not get you high.  (I know some of you were thinking about it...you know who you are...) Sniff around @ PawLux. ($15) Psst...use the promo code 'Barkability5' for $5 off a $25 order!

My maid-of-honor was a protocol officer in the Air Force. That means that she was required to know exactly what should be done when and for whom, along with what music should be playing and which flags should be displayed. While I did think it was kind of cool that she routinely rubbed [...]

My one-sentence review of The Rookie Mom’s Handbook:  This book ought to be standard issue upon discharge from the hospital for every mother. I’m not just saying that because I think Heather and Whitney, authors of the handbook and the original Rookie Moms themselves, are insightful writers with sharp wits and loads of enthusiasm.  This book [...]

When I finished reading Beauty Confidential six months ago, I tucked it into my bag and went shopping at Sephora with Nadine Haobsh’s recommendations in mind. I posted here about the products I’d been using myself and how well I liked them. Now it’s time to revisit my routine - see what’s changed [...]

With my first two children - both little girls - I thought I was pretty picky about what they wore.  No licensed character-themed clothing (with the exception of undies - I’ll allow Disney Princesses as long as they’re not visible), and nothing with even a hint of sexuality. Then I had a boy.  And I figured, [...]

I really ought to feel guilty for spoiling my girls with all the pairs of shoes they own, but I just can’t do it. Not when more than half of those pairs of shoes come from Vincent. Tacy’s favorite pair of Vincent footwear would have to be her Blomma rain boots. The child wears [...]

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Pizza Hut sent MomViews.net a pasta for review and I must say that the kids and I loved it. We had the Chicken Alfredo pasta with bread sticks. The kids were satisfied and full! It truly was comforting to know that there will be an all ready-to-eat meal after a long hard day. And thanks to Pizza Hut, they will be providing one of our MV reader a coupon to give a taste test as well. I will be choosing 1 winner from the first 10 that emails me at momviews(at)gmail(dot)com that you are interested in winning the delicious pasta meal for the family. Subject: Pizza Hut "You may have heard the news…

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Anything called “learning tool” for my children is a big hit for me. And I don’t know any Mom that wouldn’t fall in love with the My Plate Mate. This is a great and simple invention that you didn’t know you needed it until you try it with your child. Here is what they said about My Plate Mate: “Envision a product that could assist a toddler to learn how to eat with a plate and utensil, without the usual mess and clean-up! My Plate-Mate does that…It helps toddlers learn how to eat like big kids and minimizes the mess that comes with toddler meals,” Using My Plate-Mate at meal…

Mom Viewer's (MJ)generous Blogher Sponsors (Hakia.com) are extending their sponsorship to 3 more bloggers that would love to go to the Blogher Conference this July in San Francisco. Click on the button/banner below and play to win! I hope to see you there in SF!

Tomo&Eddie has adorable baby clothing, Organic Baby Kimono and Organic Kusakizome Baby Kimono. Their kimonos are for babies 0-6 months and come in three styles. They also have some of the neatest hair accessories, they are hand-crafted from vintage Japanese silk kimono and are shaped as "ume" or Japanese plum blossoms. Plum blossoms are a favorite motif in Japan representing early springtime. Kimono is the traditional dress of Japan, still worn today on special occasions.Company Founders:Hisae Shiratori & Mari Beth SartainTheir logo is Chikyujin Tomo&Edie -- chikyujin (pronounced…

The winners of the Karen Neuberger Giveaway 10 sets of KN Cool® Daywear windycindy mjenningsdesigns Brandy Mindy Naomi Anonymous said...I would love the Cap Sleeve Ditsy Gown for my mom. She is going through menopause and really having such a hard time with night sweats. When you couple this with living in the South, nights are so rough on her. She would love these and I would love to be able to give her something to make her smile.Amanda DickersonCindy Beckman said...The pj's on the website look absolutely heavenly soft. I am actually going back to look at them after this post. thanks for…

We personally would like to thank each and everyone of you for sharing your memories with us. Mom's are so very special, and we celebrate you Moms each day here at Mommies United.And the winners are....GinnySharlaAmberKristiniaKrista @ Welcome to Married LifeTara RkelleysfamilyjewelsKathyJoannaSara RoseShilo BeedyHeatherElizabeth MaysBecky GradyKristi CodayBeverly SturgeonNormal to NatalieTalina (Harvest of Daily Life)Deb - Mom of 3 GirlsMIKE PEASE Again a big thanks we loved your memories! If you see your name please do email us (this can be found in the above tabs) All the names that are…

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The Mommies are always looking for ways to make taking care of their kiddos just a bit easier, especially when it comes to cleaning up after them. Neat Solutions has a wide variety of disposable items to make it a breeze.At Neat Solutions you will find floor toppers, table toppers, potty toppers and more! Each of the toppers come in fun and recognizable designs that make it fun for the kiddos, but the best part is that they are easy and convenient for travel!Do you want to know what all of the Mommies thought about the Neat Solutions toppers? Amanda's thoughts on Floor TopperShanda, Kristin…

16 years of ballet class and what did it get me? Grace? Discipline? We'll I am still pretty clumsy and I always cheat on my diet. It did however provide me with beautiful childhood memories of my parents chauffeuring me countless hours to class and a sincere fondness for tutus.Give your daughter, niece or friend's little girl the gift to dream and dance in something so very charming by Little Painted Polka Dots. One can never have enough tutus for ballet class, dress up and playtime with friends. Do you recall the twin's "Double the Trouble" Project of the Week? Hang your tutu when not in use…

It's safe to say that we practice what we preach. We post what we enjoy, what we want, and what we buy. So we are sincerely excited to tell you about our super cool calling cards. A few weeks back we posted some great stationary and we cannot stress how much we appreciate Erin Condren's designs. We had to order some for ourselves...Good looking yes and practical too. At first, I thought calling cards were totally unnecessary. But after turning in my professional career to become mommy, I missed my two toned (with copper foil mind you), heavy card stock, embossed, business cards. Thankfully,…

We are all about the projects that come along with baby. And baby's first birthday is a big one! It's about baby, friends, family and most importantly the parents! Afterall, we're the one's who survived the first year. So why not keep it intimate and keep it in your backyard. There's nothing sweeter than a backyard birthday bash and here's some some sweet birthday decor to inspire...Classy and Modern: Among the all Elmo, Sesame Street, and Barbie themes, there's nothing better than two simple colors to theme your child's party.Go Crazy, Go Carnival: Caterers set the theme with traditional…

This week our "Project of the Week" featured room may be small on space but is big on sophistication and creativity. Cool Hoboken couple Jennifer and Calvin were able to turn a tiny 9x12 room into a little gem of a nursery for their baby boy Aven. They were inspired to design the nursery around the crib bedding they choose, Spa by Glenna Jean. Jennifer says she "loved the combination of colors, patterns, and textures" and that it was "a little more modern and sophisticated than your typical crib bedding."  We couldn't agree with you more Jennifer!The modern pattern and combination of lime…

Choosing crib bedding is probably one of the most fun, while at the same time, most difficult elements of planning the nursery. I mean, we are talking about the first sheets your little precious baby will sleep on here! Do you go floral and polka dots or stripes and plaid? Vintage looking western or modern geometric pattern?...the options go on and on. A bit dramatic of me? Yes, but it does always seem that bedding sets the stage for the the entire room and thankfully there are a ton of great options for crib bedding now. The hard part is making that final decision.Well to make things more…

It's that time of the week again... We have a few link-worthy posts to tell you about!If You Kiss A Frog.....He May End Up On Your Handbag! A Few Goody Gumdrops shows us the new Marc Jacobs Rena Pouch Evening Bag, Frog Included. Maybe Your Frog Will Turn Into A Prince! Coquette gets crafty for the DIY Paper Hermès Kelly BagStylenotes shows you how to give your wardrobe a dose of bright color this springThe Fashionable Housewife is searching for the perfect pair of Gladiator Sandals. They are going to be the hottest item for summer. If you are tired of the same old trendy purses, V-Style has…

Need a Fabulous Wallet For All Your Credit Cards?Louis Vuitton Monogram Vernis Zippy Wallet.Embossed Coated Leather In Three Shiny Colors. Perfect When You Don't Feel Like Carrying Your Purse to Starbucks!Pair With Chanel Le Vernis Nail Colour in White Satin,Shu Uemura Sheer Fuscia Lip Lacquer and Fantasy False Eyelashes in Violet Twill.What's In Your Wallet...Eyelash Glue and a Mirror? Click on side banners to purchase @eLuxury & ShuUemura.

Allure Created A Cute Mini-Site In Partnership With Vogue Eyewear And Asked A Few Goody Gumdrops to Show You! Just Choose Your Face Shape And They Will Recommend The Best Vogue Eyewear Styles For You! Plus, You Can Enter For The Chance To Win A Day of Beauty Here at the Allure HQ. Click on the site listed below!http://allureaccess.com/vogue_eyewear/

You May Find Him On Your Marc Jacobs Evening Bag! Made of Smooth Kangaroo Leather.Choose....Acid Yellow, Black,or Flourescent Pink.Maybe Your Frog Will Turn Into Your Prince After All! Pair With India Mood For Love Opi Nail Enamel and Benefit Dandelion...Perk Me Up Pink Powder! Click on side banners to purchase @eLuxury and Benefit.

Visit Designers...Doo.ri, Clu, Mayle, Neal Sperling and 3.1. Phillip Lim at Shop Jake. Click on side banner to view and purchase!

I was first introduced to Rosemary Wells when P was an infant. She loved Goodnight Max so much we read it almost every night of her infant and toddler life. I absolutely adore every one of her books. Her writing has a simple cadence with relatable and funny story lines that lend themselves to being read time and time again. Max Cleans Up. $5.99. {via Barnes & Noble}.

I'm one of those people who has had my toenails painted since Kindergarten. Really. My toenails look very odd to me without any polish on them {in the rare moments between polish changes} and I'm always experimenting with new brands & colors of polish. While it's a rare treat for me to get a pedicure in a salon {something I didn't even discover before I was pregnant with C} I have all but

When P was a toddler {and we were in our college poor days} we used to make these for birthday gifts. We always have a vast supply of stubby crayon odds and ends in our craft containers and this is a really fun project to use them all up. IKEA has some great ice trays that come in different shapes and sizes that are perfect for this craft. Wrap them up in a pretty package with a coloring

Labor & Delivery Kit. {via Ms. & Mrs.} $45. The first time I was pregnant I did what any neurotic mommy-to-be does and packed my hospital bag months before I was due to deliver. I dutifully followed the packing lists of every pregnancy book and magazine I had read, packing almost anything that wasn't nailed down. Ms. & Mrs. has taken all the guesswork out of it for you with their Labor &

Our next giveaway is from Kangaroom storage, a company full of simple & pretty home organization gear {which I wrote about here}. Petit Elefant is giving away one Joey & Jane Underbed Zip Bag {valued at $25}. "Take advantage of the most overlooked storage space in the home: under the bed! Our Joey & Jane Underbed Storage Zips can be used as one large single compartment, or together with two

Simply stated, Ooh La La Mama makes very cool clothing for very cool kids! If you prefer a vintage look with an edgy and modern twist - then you will love their large selection of onesies, tees, dresses, and rompers. Plus...all fabrics are super soft and feel fabulous against baby's skin.Each outfit is truly a canvas for beautiful artwork, with designs extending onto backs, sleeves, and necklines. Inspired by imagery from goth rock to poetry and nature - there's something for every little personality. Our favorites include Rock Star (in pink or blue), Standing in Motion, Mesmerized, and…

Girl Charlee clothing designs are based on patterns from the same era as the vintage fabric used to create them – but with a distinctly modern twist. Check out their super-sale going on now - where you can save 40% on all new arrivals for Spring and Summer using promo code SPRING40 at checkout. They also offer free shipping on domestic orders over $175.

Why limit showing appreciation for mom to just one day...when you can celebrate Mother's Day all year long with these great tees and onesies!Mom Short Sleeve Tattoo Tee by City Threads, $35. Available in sizes 3 months to 8 years.Girls "My Heart Belongs to Mommy" Bodysuit by Baby Gap, $14.50. Available in sizes newborn to 24 months.Boys "Good Looks Courtesy of Mom" Bodysuit by Baby Gap, $14.50. Available in sizes newborn to 24 months."My Mom is My Hero" Onesie in pink or blue by Ooh La La Mama, $29.95. Available in sizes newborn to 24 months.

Inspired by quirky fabrics, felts, and ribbons, Minnesota-based Sheppard Girls created this line of vintage-inspired of headbands for girls. Our favorites include Pink & Blue Paisley backed with a matching gingham fabric, and Bright Orange Oval. These trendy headbands would complete any Spring or Summer outfit. Available in specialty boutiques and online in their Etsy Shop.

Little celebrity dudes and divas are already setting trends for children around the world! Check out some of our favorite designer brands worn by celebrity babies and children such as Suri Cruise, Maddox Jolie-Pitt, Lola Ripa and Cayden Costner.Kelly Ripa's daughter Lola was spotted shopping with mom in NYC sporting this adorable "White Lola Tee" by Lola et Moi. We love the little bell accents around the neckline! Oprah recently interviewed Tom Cruise at his home in Telluride, Colorado. During a segment in the family's mudroom, where each family member has their own cubbie - Tom showed Suri's…

Yet another year and Mothers Day has come and gone - for all hopeful of getting a little bling bling in your mother’s day basket - but were SLIGHTLY disappointed, you have come to the right post. Two Belles and a Bead ~ coming to you all the way from Texas. This skilled mother-daughter duo present to you their very own stunning hand-crafted jewelry, which include bracelets, necklaces, rings, earrings, and jewelry sets. And ladies (and guys who may be reading this too) this jewelry is affordable, almost all of the pieces from their collection are less than $50. You may also find many of…

A chic baby and children’s boutique, Blue Zoo Boutique specializes in unique and affordable items for your children. With some of the cutest must-have items around, your little babe will be so stylish flaunting these clothes and accessories! These Monkey Toes Baby Shoes are simply adorable. Monkey Toes - Lady Bug Mary Janes: $29 And for mom, you will actually look forward to diaper changes just so that you can use this cute flower changing pad. Zen Flower Changing Pad: $16  Discount: For every order placed in May, you will be entered into a drawing for one of their unique t-shirts or…

I don’t know if I should be embarrassed to admit this or not, but we have become glued to American Idol this year. I was so nervous watching it last night that I had to remind myself to breathe slowly…yes, I have my moments. We were really sad to see her go: But, since we live just a few towns away from David Archuleta, we were so excited that he made it into the finals! Hometown pride I guess. American Idol, anyone else into it as much as we are this year? Download the performances, just .99 a song

Just after my baby was born, my aunt Kim made me the most beautiful gift. A diaper cake. It was so pretty that I didn’t want to take the toys and diapers out of it - we held out for as long as possible and displayed it in my baby’s nursery for a few weeks before I finally gave in and unraveled it to use the diapers. Girl and Boy Diaper Cakes by Sweet Pea Cakes Etc. I’m sure many of you have heard of these diaper cakes before and thought about what a sweet gift it would be for a baby shower.  The only thing…they are usually more than $50 to purchase. In…

Baby bath time is quite the celebration before bed at my house. As soon as my 10-month old hears the water running, he crawls to the tub no matter what…dressed, half-dressed, clothes hanging on by a foot… He enjoys playtime in the tub and the older he gets, the more toys that seem to make it to the tub. So we ventured out to Target to make some sense out of the bath toy expansion. For cool bath toy holders that also can pick up toys out of the tub, these two bath toy scoops may be your answer. Many of you have probably heard or seen this guy…light green, froggish…

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 Thieves made by For My Kids kitchen cleaner is perfect for me. It smells really nice and is made from all natural ingredients. I had my doubts as to whether or not it would work, but I shouldn’t have. I saved the first trial run of the kitchen cleaner for the night I made split pea soup.

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 it, but you’ll be extremely glad that you’ve got it when you do! What I loved about the Chilly Jilly is that it can be casual or dressy, is always comfortable (the fabric is fabulous!) and it comes with a little carrying bag that fits right in your purse or diaper…

I could not wait to get my sample of Blinc Kiss Me Mascara in the mail. I was excited by the new concept of tubing lashes rather than painting them. This product coats lashes by combing a tube of black mascara over the lashes like a pipe so that the waterproof formula will not run, fade, crumble or rub off. It sounded too good to be true and sadly, I hated it. The Blinc mascara was glossy and dark, and did coat my lashes by adding length and volume. It looked great and felt awful. The weight on my eyelashes seemed heavy and I found myself picking at it to make it more comfortable. It bugged…

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 a visionary green gorilla and four kids who use their imagination, their network and their music to tackle the environmental challenges facing their generation. The pilot episode, The Great Pacific Garbage Patch, which launched on Earth Day 2008, follows the kids as they face…

Props & Pans is giving one lucky reader a set of 7 books from The Fairy Chronicles series. You can read our review about here. The Fairy Chronicles website has fantastic new features for kids with free illustrated e-cards, joining Madam Toad’s Fairy Circle, environmental activities, even upload the kids’ own drawings! Enter to win by visiting The Fairy Chronicles and telling us which book would interest you or the young lady in your family the most. Leave a comment HERE by Monday, May 19, 2008. You can receive a second entry by blogging about the contest (linking to it) or…

My daughter is completely obsessed with wearing clothes that are not weather appropriate.  Recently, she’s wanted to wear skirts on days that are chilly and windy. In order to prevent the inevitable meltdowns that occur when I insist upon sweatpants or other warm items, I always look for a compromise - something that will allow her to wear what she wants but still stay nice and appropriately warm.  The new leg warmers from Melontree satisfy both her inner fashionista and my mommy common sense. Melontree has a selection of leg warmers that are sure to interest any little girl (or…

You may remember our previous review of Alex Casey Baby from June. We love this online boutique particularly for it’s high quality selection of items that have been very carefully chosen by owner Jill. Because of her keen eye, you can shop here knowing that you can’t go wrong! Finding the perfect gift is easy - Alex Casey Baby is organized in specific categories such as Bathe Me, Dress Me Up, Feed Me, and the newest category Sibs & Moms. I was especially interested in this category as finding sibling gifts can also be a challenge.  The item that caught our eyes for review…

I’m currently reading the book Green Chic for an upcoming review, and the chapter about personal care products really enlightened me to want to try more environmentally friendly and healthy products.  But, while my local Whole Foods does have a huge section of natural personal care products, navigating through all of those new brands and ingredients is a bit intimidating.  I was recently introduced to the relatively new podcast series on Wholefoods.com, called “Be Good to Your Whole Body“.  On the website, there are a variety of video clips pertaining to topics such as…

As the weather gets warmer and the sun gets stronger, you may be looking to purchase some sunscreen for your little one. This spring, my kids have been using several products from Baby Blanket Suncare. Baby Blanket offers a variety of different products that are very likely to meet your needs. My son uses the Titanium Dioxide SPF 50 lotion, which offers a good amount of protection for the times that he is in the direct sun. I also like the pump spray formulas, which are much easier to apply on a squirmy toddler. For pool or beach time, I also like the zinc oxide sunscreen sticks - perfect for…

Take our Mom’s Favorite Stuff annual reader survey and be eligible to win a fabulous MFS logo tote bag from our CafePress Shop. Check out the CafePress shop at http://www.cafepress.com/MomsFavoriteS to see the prize, then click on the image to go directly to the survey. The survey will be open until 5/31 or until we receive enough respondents, and official rules can be found on our website.

As Mom’s we all love handbags what’s a woman without her purse right? The Sak world-renowned for handbags is the maker of many gorgeous knit bags. These fresh handbags now come in many styles with luxurious leathers and classy polishing touches. Weather you are playful, trendy, unique, or classy The Sak has a design and style for you. Making their handbags totally shoulder-worthy!The Sak is going to put some swing into one lucky Moms step!This SILVERLAKE LEATHER FLAP is made of super soft leather. The modern design will put some wing in your step. It’s flap will allows for easy…

My daughter is one of those children who likes interesting things when she eats. Why not make mealtime fun and exciting with Trebimbi? This creative dishware easily connects to on another and has a bright colorful design for fun mealtimes! Even the knife, fork and spoon are fun they feature cute little smiles and the same colorful design. All Trebimbi cutlery and table sets are dishwasher safe and come attractively packaged making them a perfect gift idea. I really love that the fork, knife and spoon have a place to go on the plate. There are special places just for these items keeping…

Every home is unique and all its own. Why not have unique rugs and flooring that reflect your families style and modern personality. FLOR is the most unique flooring I have ever seen. I have been looking for that perfect rug for such a long time, but nothing I found quite fit my personality or style. Why not mix and match your style to create a look all your own. FLOR allows you to do just that. I mixed and matched my tiles and created this very one of a kind rug. I am in love with the soft textures, and the rubber backing is sure to last longer then any traditional rug. Here is what you do:…

Let me bore you with the details of my love life. This here dude guy is Delfi, he's a kind guy and a wonderful father. I know many people have concerns in my personal life as to why we are not married and let me begin... Our Start: We met in 2004 from a mutual guy friend. At this time he had long, dark thick gorgeous hair. I immediately was intrigued by this mysterious boy who showed up un announced on a very crazy day. He walks into my old apartment where like I said it was a crazy day so I turn around to greet this other friend and I saw him. It was amazing, he was so different and wouldn't…

The Kiddie Clique is having a wonderful giveaway. You could win this adorable bow holder! Yes this is true I have wanted one of these for so long and would just love to win. So here are the details, go and visit TWO Bambina Ballerina Giveaways! You only have until the 19th to enter to hurry over now!!rhttp://www.bambinaballerina.com/ has the most adorable bow holders I have ever seen! These adorable creations have names like wild child and funky monkey! Head on over now you have to enter for these adorable bow holders!

When I was a teacher, I never expected a gift at the end of the year. And I always tell my friends that the nicest present you can give a teacher is a handwritten thank you note (photocopy it and send it to the principal and the school board for an extra treat). A number of parents still want to give the teacher a tangible thank you gift and I thought this was a cute idea. Teachers spend a lot of the day moving around and talking and, frankly, it is a lot of work to match the energy level of your students. Teacher will enjoy a little refreshment from this #1 Teacher Chalk Talk Message Mug…

Toddlers and young children love animals and guessing games, so Meerkat’s Safari is a natural winner. Our friend, the Meerkat, leads us on an adventure to meet some of the other animals of Africa. Each mini riddle starts with animal tracks and a rhyming clue. Turn the page and the reader learns the identity of the animal and some fun facts. The descriptions of Meerkat’s friends go beyond the usual, to include lesser known trivia. Children enjoy learning and sharing this new knowledge. My daughter loves “rubbing cheeks” to say goodnight, just like the lions “in…

Finn & Thatcher Children’s Emporium is having a moving sale and is offering 40% off anything in the online catalog (excluding already reduced merchandise)for two days only, May 15th & 16th. You’ll get nearly wholesale prices on all their hip children’s clothing (including Zutano, Under the Nile, Kate Quinn, Cabana Life, and more) eco-friendly toys and stylish nursery decor. Enter coupon code 2DaySale at checkout for super 40% off deals (this deal cannot be combined with free shipping).

I learned from my mom that there are three steps to healthy skin. Wash with a cleanser specifically designed for the face, exfoliate with a toner (clarifying lotion), and moisturize. With my mom’s advice, I’ve been using Clinique’s 3-Step Skin Care since I was a teen. Even the driest skin benefits from a gentle toner and the oiliest from a light moisturizer. Using all these three steps will help restore your skin’s natural balance. Clinique helps you select the right custom combination of products for your skin. CLINIQUE is formulated by dermatologists and is one of…

I’ve been searching for organic clothing for my little one on the way. And at every new store, I discover one or two brands to add to my layette wish list. Then I browsed the selection of organic children’s clothing at Wild Dill and found all my favorites plus some new discoveries in one spot! My little girl tried out the Kate Quinn Organics Skirt in a vibrant share of Marine Green. Perfect for the summer, she can pull it on, pair it with a tee or tank, and off she goes. The trim ads just the right amount of interest–a playful detail that livens up the skirt while keeping it…

Have you every opened up a baby gift and your heart just melts because the gift is so sweet? Well, I have and I can't wait to tell you about West Coast Baby! They offer the sweetest collection of baby kimonos. WOW! They are so soft, comfy and ohh so beautiful. They offer a great collection of products that will make your baby the best dressed in town. Please do yourself a favor and check out this great collection of baby products. Parents with Style loves WEST COAST BABY PRODUCTS!About the creators of West Coast Baby from their site. Amanda Moat and Nicole Vaslot are doing what they were born…

Tired of pulling over to pick up your childs bottle or sippy cup when you are driving? Well, we were and they we received the Sippigrip and Nevaeh can now pull it up on her own if we hook it to her or her car seat. You can pick out your favorite color and get one for your child. So simple to use and will keep your childs cup clean...no more cups on the ground. Here is the story about Sippigrip from their site!How did SippiGrip get started? SippiGrip is a product of BooginHead LLC. I created SippiGrip when I became frustrated with my 1 year old son throwing his sippy cup to the floor anytime…

This is for all you younger girls out there...have you seen UGOGIRL'S site? This is a fabulous new company who is getting girls more active. This site has all kinds of fun stuff for you to do. Finally a company made trading cards that cater to girls. You can get a bunch of these cards and you will learn about a bunch of different other girl characters. Each packet of of trading cards comes with 8 cards, tattoo and a sticker. ($3.50) Ugogrl's site is full of games, adventures and learning. So you can start collecting and trading with your friends today by going to their site! What I really…

Parents with Style is hapy to introduce you to Violet Gum Drop. This boutique offers adorable handmade items to make your gift giving unique and special. They offer customized T-shirts and bibs that are fun and playful. I love the Birthday bib...we are going to have Korbyn wear it on his 1st birthday. It is so cute!! Violet Gum Drop also offers jewelry and beautiful candy dishes. All types of gifts that are appealing to everyone! We highly recommend getting a customized basket from Violet Gum Drop. About Darcee the Owner and designer of Violet Gum Drop from their site. I am a stay at home mom…

Bot Beverages for kids was developed by parents of twin daughters concerned about juices made for children containing unhealthy amounts of sugar. We all know about too much sugar, its so bad for their little teeth. Obesity in our children on the rise, and with many parents looking for a healthier drink for their kids, Bot is a great alternative! Bot Beverages have a great taste and nice light aroma. Even though Nevaeh and Korbyn both like drinks that have some color too them, they loved drinking the Bot Beverages. Nevaeh's favorite was the Grape...I have to admit it was my favorite also. We…

With today's busy schedules, breakfast can be one of the most challenging meals of the day. But it's also the most important. Without a healthy breakfast, our children (as well as ourselves) can't get off to a good start. Energy, concentration, mood and more can all be affected.Kellogg's recognizes the importance of a healthy breakfast and has a stellar reputation as a leader in breakfast foods. Their newest product, Frosted Flakes Gold, is yet another nutritious and tasty cereal with the added benefit of long-lasting energy. Even atheletes are turning to Frosted Flakes Gold as their…

If there is one thing that moms need in abundance, it is energy. I feel like each child I birthed took a huge chunk of energy from me that I'll never get back (and it shows in them and in me!)Unfortunately for me, my stomach is too sensitive to handle coffee, so if I wake up in a fog, I have to stay in it.That's why I was thrilled to review new Cranergy by Ocean Spray. Cranergy gives you the energy boost you need without making you jittery or edgy. The drink is all-natural and uses B vitamins and green tea extract to give you the energy you need. No harsh or artificial stimulants at all.

I hate to cook. Even more than cooking, I hate to clean. As a busy mom, I don't have the time or energy for either, but I still have to do it of course.I had the chance to review a product that I am SO happy to have found and has made cooking and cleaning a little bit easier! New Ragu Fresh & Simple Pouches make dinner simple and convenient. You simply snip off the corner of the pouch and heat for 90 seconds in the microwave. "Clip it, pop it, pour it!"No messy pots or pans to clean! How great is that? Our family loved the tomato, onion and basil sauce the best. We've always been a Ragu…

Ummm....two words: David. Beckham. Got your attention? :)Mr. hotness Beckham is the new spokesperson for GO3 Omega-3 supplements. His message is, "Put goodness in to get a head start. Go for it!"I had the opportunity to review both the children's and adult GO3 Omega-3 supplements and I can say with the utmost assurance that this is a high-quality product. First of all, the children's version is chewable. I know what you're thinking. Chewable fish oil? But the makers of GO3 have miraculously taken out any "fishy" taste and instead it is strawberry flavored. So kids will actually enjoy getting…

As moms, we all want our children to have the best, most nutritious diet available. Convenience is sometimes put aside in order to accomplish that, as many "convenient" foods/drinks are often unhealthy.That is why I was so impressed by First Juice, an organic fruit and vegetable juice for toddlers that contains nothing artificial and is low in sugar and calories. Plus, it comes with a convenient, removable sippy top so that you can grab a bottle on the go.My kids are well beyond the toddler stage but they LOVED the juice. They were a little reluctant to try anything with the word "carrot" in…