The Good The Bad and The Ugly When Returning to Work

The Good The Bad and The Ugly When Returning to Work (Sorry this is a long one!) As many of you know, I was laid off from my job in July 2010.  A job that I held for ten years.  With the economy the way it is, summer turned to winter and winter turned to spring without much luck on the job front.  Not for lack of trying, I put out applications and resumes left and right. Almost nine months after my last day...

How to Survive Long Journeys with Kids

 How to Survive Long Journeys with Kids By Amy Greenacre Do you dread going on long car journeys with the kids? Have you ever felt like turning back home only minutes into the drive? Well do not fear. Long trips with the little ones can be (to put it nicely) interesting, however, here are 10 things you can do to make travel time a little bit more bearable. 1. Bring a Collection of CDs Before you set off, make sure...

Kiddieland Trike and Scooter Recalls

Kiddieland Trike and Scooter Recalls Kiddieland Disney Princess Plastic Trikes Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard  The plastic castle display and the princess figures protruding from the top of the handle bar pose a laceration hazard if a child falls on it. This recall involves the Disney Princess Plastic Racing Trikes. The trikes...

Seneca Farms Oatmeal & Fruit Review

Seneca Farms Oatmeal & Fruit Review Everyone knows the saying "Breakfast is the most important meal of the day" but did you know that almost 60% of U.S. parents of children ages 3-17 admit that their child skips breakfast and 58% of U.S. moms say they skip breakfast regularly.  What is the #1 excuse for people skipping the most...

My Little Wonder Woman

My Little Wonder Woman My daughter  recently attended her BFF's princess themed birthday party.  All guests were to attend dressed as a prince or princess so I searched all over the internet for just the right princess dress. I had to go all out since it was her first dress up outfit (Halloween Costumes not included) and her...

My Best Mother's Day Thus Far

 My Best Mother's Day Thus Far Mother's Day is approaching fast (husbands and children: make sure you are prepared!!) and I am excited to have a day to sit around and do nothing (lol, like that would ever happen).  Really though, I am looking forward to adding another great Mother's Day to the ones I have had so far. My husband...

Get a Leg Up With School Zone's Big Spelling 1-3 Review and Giveaway

Get a Leg Up With School Zone's Big Spelling 1-3 About School Zone The School Zone Learning Center began as a retail teachers supply outlet 1972.  In 1974, after changes in education, The Learning Center released a six workbook series for home use.  School Zone Publishing Company was incorporated in 1979.  The product line...

Organize Your Vehicle With Kiddie Catch-All Review and Giveaway

Organize Your Vehicle With Kiddie Catch-All  About The Kiddie Catch-All WOW, Why didn't I think of this product!  Oh, yeah because I am not that creative!  Hats off to a former professional nanny and mom (and her mom!) for coming up with such a simple ingenious product.  The Kiddie Catch-All features a 9” x 7” nylon...

Infantino Troy the Activity Truck Recall

Infantino Troy the Activity Truck Recall Troy the Activity Truck This recall involves "Troy the Activity Truck," which is blue, red and yellow with plastic star, circle and heart beads attached to the bead runs on the back of the truck and has a face on the front. "Infantino" is printed on the front of the toy truck. Model number 153-210,...

Jennie-O Turkey Burger Recall

Jennie-O Turkey Burger Recall Jennie-O Turkey Store is recalling approximately 54,960 pounds of frozen, raw turkey burger products that may be contaminated with Salmonella. Product Being Recalled Jennie-O Turkey Store® All Natural Lean White Meat Turkey Burgers sold as a 4-pound carton containing 12 individually wrapped 1/3-pound...