New Flavors From Funky Monkey Snacks + Giveaway
March 10, 2010 – 9:44 am | 27 Comments

Funky Monkey – New Flavors
Last summer, we sampled the 4 flavors available from Funky Monkey Snacks. Check out my original review here to see our take, and the original 4 flavors. A few months …

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The First Years True Fit Premier Convertible Car Seat – Review & Giveaway
March 8, 2010 – 12:52 am | 203 Comments
The First Years True Fit Premier Convertible Car Seat – Review & Giveaway

Car Seats
Car Seats. If you are a parent, you’ve been there. Looked, compared, tested and such. After having 2 little boys, and 4 carseats, I tend to know what I like and …

Oreck Halo Vacuum – Review & Giveaway
March 2, 2010 – 6:44 pm | 761 Comments
Oreck Halo Vacuum – Review & Giveaway

Oreck Halo Vacuum
This last month was rough to say the least. Between all of us sharing colds and Rowan being hospitalized for RSV and his asthma problems, I’m happy to report that we are …

The Baby Bunch Baby Gift – Review & Giveaway
February 28, 2010 – 1:17 am | 244 Comments
The Baby Bunch Baby Gift – Review & Giveaway

Creative Baby Gifts
It seems like when you go to a baby shower, there are always those baby gifts that everyone makes a big fuss about because they are really cute, or very creative. I …

EcoTools Brush Set Review + Makeup Tips
February 23, 2010 – 2:02 am | 4 Comments
EcoTools Brush Set Review + Makeup Tips

Natural Beauty?
I’m not exactly what you would call a natural beauty. In other words, I’m a bit self conscious of my face when I don’t have makeup on. It might be my uneven …

Hana 1″ Flat Iron from Misikko – Review & Giveaway (closed)
February 16, 2010 – 5:48 pm | 690 Comments
Hana 1″ Flat Iron from Misikko – Review & Giveaway (closed)

Hair Struggle?
It seems like I’ve fought with my hair for a very long time. My sisters and I were lucky enough to inherit my mom’s fiercly thick and coarse hair, that of course has …

Soft Scrub Total, Bath & Bowl Cleaner Review
February 16, 2010 – 1:26 pm | 2 Comments
Soft Scrub Total, Bath & Bowl Cleaner Review

Soft Scrub Total
Soft Scrub is a product that I have used for years. Back in my mid teens, I did housekeeping for a motel and it was used there. Now in my own …

New Arrivals from DownEast Basics – Review & Giveaway (closed)
February 14, 2010 – 11:25 pm | 468 Comments
New Arrivals from DownEast Basics – Review & Giveaway (closed)

Ready for Spring?
I’m starting to get spring fever. It’s halfway through February, and March is right around the corner. You know what that means, right? Bright colors, cropped pants, light tees. …

Bee Well Wishes – Review & Giveaway (closed)
February 9, 2010 – 12:20 pm | 102 Comments
Bee Well Wishes – Review & Giveaway (closed)

Sending Comfort
Have you ever wanted to do something for someone that is going through a rough patch and you aren’t quite sure what to do? Flowers die, cards might be thrown away, and so on. …

Pom Wonderful Review
February 7, 2010 – 11:39 pm | 3 Comments
Pom Wonderful Review

Pom Wonderful
In passing the refrigerated juices at the store, I’ve often seen Pom Wonderful and wondered exactly what it was. I remember looking at the label one day, seeing that it was 100% pomegranate …

Dentyne Limited Edition Designs – Review & Giveaway (closed)
February 3, 2010 – 12:00 pm | 90 Comments
Dentyne Limited Edition Designs – Review & Giveaway (closed)

Dentyne Gum
At any given time, if you ask me if I have gum, I usually do. I tend to carry some in my purse at all times and usually have some in our candy …

Yummy Eats from Farm Rich & SeaPak, Review
February 1, 2010 – 12:10 am | 4 Comments
Yummy Eats from Farm Rich & SeaPak, Review

Rich Products
It’s always nice to have food that is quick and convenient to eat. Sometimes you sacrifice taste with convenience though. I like to try new products and have them on hand, especially …

DownEast Basics Clothing – Review & Giveaway (closed)
January 21, 2010 – 3:29 pm | 649 Comments
DownEast Basics Clothing – Review & Giveaway (closed)

My Favorite Things
DownEast Basics is a store that has been a favorite of mine for quite some time. In fact, at almost any given time, you can find me wearing one of their wonder …

Casio Exilim EX-S5 Review
January 18, 2010 – 8:12 pm | 10 Comments
Casio Exilim EX-S5 Review

Last August, I had a chance to review a digital camera from the Casio Exilim line, the EX-S12. It was an awesome little pocket camera with a ton of cool features. Casio sent …

Waterpik Ultra Dental Water Jet – Review & Giveaway (closed)
January 17, 2010 – 10:26 pm | 443 Comments
Waterpik Ultra Dental Water Jet – Review & Giveaway (closed)

Oral Health
Oral Health is something that has always been important to me. Maybe it’s because I have the world’s weakest enamel and have to work hard to keep my teeth clean. Or maybe …