I’ll get right to it:  my 9yo son Isaac LOVED reviewing the new Sonicare For Kids sonic toothbrush. In Isaac’s words: I like that I don’t have to scrub my teeth.  The toothbrush does all the up and down stuff for me. I like that it tells me when to move on to the next [...]

One eskimO is a critically-aclaimed British group just making it’s way to American radio.  The adult alternative band is made up of singer-songwriter Kristian Leontiou and includes musicians Pete Rinaldi (guitar), Jamie Sefton (bass, horns) and Adam Falkner (drums). The most accurate description I’ve seen of One eskimO’s sound comes from Billboard Magazine, which calls [...]

A while ago I was able to review the new Celtic Woman CD “Songs from the Heart” and offer a fabulous giveaway.  I was also given the amazing opportunity to review the Celtic Woman “Songs from the Heart” live show at Houston’s Toyota Center, but was unable to attend because of prior family commitments.  Instead, [...]

Last summer my youngest son and I were tickled to receive the first in a new children’s book series about Max Spaniel, adventure dog extraordinaire.  Author David Catrow has followed that book, entitled “Dinosaur Hunt,” with the second book in the series, “Funny Lunch.”  Again we’ve been lucky enough to review the book, and offer a [...]

Things Remembered has long been regarded as the perfect place to shop for meaningful, customized gifts for all occasions – Mother’s Day especially!  I recently had the chance to review a beautiful piece of jewelry that goes straight to the heart of being a mother:  the Sterling Silver Miracle of Life Necklace. The necklace features [...]

I recently had the chance to review a set of ArchivaLife products - which included an archival quality scrapbook, personal memory keeper, and lovely case  for keeping them together- and was excited to find how ArchivaLife uniquely combines my love of genealogy and of writing.  With genealogy, I have become passionate about the need to preserve our legacies, [...]

Mrs. Prindable’s has been creating gourmet chocolate and caramel covered apples longer than anyone – 25 years, in fact.  They use only the highest quality, freshest ingredients for their apples and other handmade confection gifts.  With a reputation for excellence and an overall amazing gift-giving/receiving experience, Mrs. Prindable’s apples are offered online and through catalog, and during the holidays at [...]

Last Monday at about 12:15 in the afternoon, I received a package of new WONKA Exceptionals chocolate bars and fruit confections for review on my blog. My 16yo daughter happened to be home sick from school, and I let her try a few of the candies. Her reaction?  She literally ran to her Facebook page [...]

RANDOM.ORG CHOSE #56 – WINNER IS CYNTHIA C.  CONGRATULATIONS!   The Product: Mirra beauty care products, carried exclusively at Kroger.  From their website: Kroger is proud to introduce mirra, our easy to use, exclusive health and beauty care brand for family-focused women seeking effortless beauty. Mirra combines quality, natural ingredients with the latest science to [...]

The Book: Raven Stole the Moon, by New York Times Bestselling Author Garth Stein Synopsis: When Jenna Rosen abandons her comfortable Seattle life to visit Wrangell, Alaska, it’s a wrenching return to her past. The hometown of her Native American grandmother, Wrangell is located near the Thunder Bay Resort, where Jenna’s young son, Bobby, disappeared [...]