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Mother’s Day Gift Idea: The VTech LS6475-3 Multitasking Home Phone System

Everyone who knows me knows how hard it is to get me on the phone. Frankly, I don’t like to stop what I’m doing to have a conversation, and as a busy mom of 5, it seems...

Outdoor Fun with Chalk City Toys

January through May are my favorite months in the Houston area. It’s not too warm yet and the humidity is low(er). Days are typically very nice, and my kids love taking the chance to...

My Mixed Review of Cindy Crawford’s Meaningful Beauty Products

Last month I wrote about the 30-day supply of Cindy Crawford’s Meaningful Beauty products I was sent for review. For the past few weeks I have been using the skin care system...

Review: Sleep Number® AirFit Adjustable Pillow with CoolFit Foam

My husband travels a lot, and as often as he can, he brings his pillow with him. I tease him about it sometimes, mostly because I have never understood needing a particular pillow so much...

Giving Cindy Crawford’s Meaningful Beauty Products a Try

Right now – today – I’m not all that concerned with the visible signs of aging. I’m 38 years old and I have grey hairs aplenty, but I do not color them. I am...

What Do Our Cats Think of Arm & Hammer Ultra Last Cat Litter?

Honestly, I’m not sure what our cats think of the new Arm & Hammer Ultra Last cat litter. If you can find a way to get into those fickle feline minds, I’d love to hear it!...

{Music Review} Celtic Woman’s “Believe”

I consider it an absolute treat when Celtic Woman comes out with a new concert special and accompanying CD. “Believe,” the newest international tour and collection of songs from...

My Son, the Mad Scientist {Our Review of the CHEM C1000 Kit from Steve Spangler Science}

Steve Spangler is a man on a mission. With his trademark enthusiasm and exciting (sometimes explosive!) experiments, he’s spent his life bringing the world of science to kids,...

TV Review: Richard Scarry’s Busytown Mysteries – Town Hall Deluxe Playset and DVD

There are certain preschool and early reader books that just give me a warm, happy feeling. Richard Scarry’s Busytown books are among them, and I love that my 4yo son enjoys them...

CLOSED: Kingston DataTraveler USB with urDrive: Review & Giveaway

Thank you to Kingston for sponsoring this review. Please click here to learn more about Kingston. I was selected for this sponsorship by the Clever Girls Collective. All opinions are my...

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