tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37206468773753968682011-07-08T00:38:40.974-05:00My two cent input about the products I've used....what works and what doesn't.Wisconsin Mommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12285772583714115766noreply@blogger.comBlogger341100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3720646877375396868.post-58495424462482412392009-09-27T19:49:00.002-05:002009-09-27T20:08:00.490-05:00

"Spring ahead, Fall back" is the way that I always remember which way to turn the clocks once Daylight Savings time comes or ends. This year, our "Fall back" day arrives on November first. (Yay!! An extra hour!!)Frigidaire and their new spokesperson, Jennifer Garner, are asking moms to think ahead about what they are going to do with that extra hour and pledge to use that time to help make a

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If you are the parent of a high-schooler, you have a pretty good idea of all that is asked of them these days. Kids are expected to maintain good grades, participate in sports, and be involved with their community as well. And sometimes it can seem to them they they do not get recognized for all of the hard work and effort they put in.Wendy's High School Heisman program presents a great

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With school back in full swing, moms everywhere are running into the same problem: What to pack for Junior's lunch.Coming up with exciting and healthy lunches that the kiddos will actually eat can be challenging. With many schools banning the old standard PB&J, easy and healthy lunches seem hard to come by.It's tempting to purchase those prepackaged lunches at the supermarket. I have done it

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Starting today (Sept 9th), you can help fund research for the early detection and CURE of ovarian cancer by participating in "Text-a-Thon for a Cause". You can easily donate $5 toward this cause by texting "KELLY" to 85944from your mobile phone. (Standard text messaging rates apply.) Or, if you're not the texting type, you can log into http://www.kelly-confidential.com/.Here's the part for you -

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I signed on to participate in the Wendy's Boneless Chicken Wing blog tour with Mom Central and was excited to try Wendy's new offering. I visited our local Wendy's and purchased the Honey BBQ wings.They were served promptly and were hot and fresh. They were not at all greasy or tough. However, I have to admit - I didn't love them. On the other hand, Big J loved them.Hmm, I thought. What's up with

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What do you do when you have questions about the everyday mom stuff? You know, the kind of things that keep you awake at night, but don't warrant a call to the pediatrician.Most moms turn to other moms for answers.But suppose your pack of playgroup moms don't appreciate a 2 am phone call about how to handle the fact that you just caught Susie texting her friends again when she's supposed to be

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To help us teach the important lesson of how to handle credit wisely, Discover Card has come up with their Current by Discover Card program. It features a debit card designed for kids aged between 13 and 18.This innovative card allows parents the last word by letting YOU set the spending limits, either daily, weekly, or monthly. You can also block certain merchants (think liquor stores or cash

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I'm evaluating a multi-media course on blogging from the folks at Simpleology. For a while, they're letting you snag it for free if you post about it on your blog.It covers:The best blogging techniques.How to get traffic to your blog.How to turn your blog into money.I'll let you know what I think once I've had a chance to check it out. Meanwhile, go grab yours while it's still free.

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I'm curious.How many of you are feeling affected by the economy right now?Are you worried about your business?Are you looking for more income streams?Do you want to start a business but are afraid this isn't the right time?For myself, I'm always interested in looking for more ways to take charge of my OWN life and my OWN income. That's why I was intrigued by Ali Brown's new free teleclass on

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I have to confess. I am usually an "over-planner". You know the type (they probably drive you nuts!)...they have the Christmas shopping done by December 1st, the holiday meals all planned and practically cooked weeks in advance, and sail through that week before Christmas with a blissful smile on their face. While I have not often achieved "blissful smile mode", I usually come pretty close.Not

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I've talked in the past about how much I like Clorox's Green Works cleaners. Their all purpose and glass cleaners are now a staple in my cleaning cabinet. I love that they are not prohibitively expensive, do a great job, smell good, and are all natural. That's why I was thrilled when Mom Central contacted me to let me know that Clorox had come out with a new Green Works dish soap. Knowing how

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After spending the day outside planting, my allergies have kicked in full swing. This spring seems to be particularly bad as my usual meds aren't helping at all. Little J is suffering as well and has now developed itchy red eyes to compliment his runny nose. He's rubbed one eye so much, it triggered a nasty case of eczema on his eyelid which required a trip to the pediatrician yesterday.All of

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I am usually a pretty good cook. I try to have some sort of homemade meal on the dinner table at least five or six nights a week. It's not always fancy, but it usually is pretty healthy and somewhat yummy.Before we had Little J, we used to eat out quite a bit. We have since scaled back due to concerns about the health of our wallets and waistlines. Still, there are those days when cooking a meal

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Ocean Spray has come out with its own energy drink, Cranergy. A delicious and naturally energizing juice drink, Cranergy is made with a base of cranberry juice, which is then enhanced with natural energizers like green tea extract and B vitamins. It contains no high fructose corn syrup and is sweetened with Splenda and has only 35 calories per eight-ounce serving (50 percent fewer calories than

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It's hard to believe Tony the Tiger and Frosted Flakes turn 56 this year (and does he look good for his age or what?). Frosted Flakes were such a major part of most people's childhood breakfasts. They conjure up feelings of home and family. The folks at Kellogg's have improved on this breakfast staple with a new product, Frosted Flakes Gold. With ten grams of whole grain and three grams of

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Have you ever been at the grocery store wishing you had your computer with you? You know, when you realize that your grocery list is at home, on your hard drive, and not in your hand printed out like it should be? Have you ever run into a friend that you never see and wished you could magically produce all those great pictures of your kids that are home, on your computer?Have you ever been stuck

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It's the moment all mothers dread - the moment you realize that your child has caught head lice.There is such a stigma attached to lice, like it is a character flaw or something. Many people don't want to admit that their child has it. They are afraid that they will be judged as bad parents, unclean, sloppy. They fear that their child will be shunned and ridiculed. The treatments have not helped

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So you may remember that a while ago, I posted about some, um, feminine issues I was having. And how I had a minor meltdown in my ob-gyn's office when she decided that there was "nothing wrong" with me and that I should just go on the pill.Well, I am happy to report that the pill has somewhat helped with some of the issues I was facing, mainly the incredibly heavy periods I have been having

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So you may have noticed that my blogs have gotten a much needed face lift lately. This is all thanks to a very talented graphic designer who managed to interpret my lame (that is being kind!) explanations of what I was looking for. Seriously, I think I answered a few questions for her and she nailed the designs on the first try. Very impressive stuff!I highly recommend her should you have any

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Clorox has come out with a new line of cleaning products in response to the demand for products that are safer for our homes and for the environment. Green Works can be found in most stores where the traditional Clorox products are found and includes a number of cleaners such as bathroom, kitchen, glass/window, as well as a concentrate that can be mixed with water.Green Works cleaners work just

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Rebecca R! Congratulations...I will be in touch with you next week via e-mail with details on how to claim your prize. Thanks to everyone for entering and check back often for more exciting giveaways!

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Because I can’t resist worrying about things long before I need to, I’ve been wondering how we are going to deal with the whole “Mom I need to research _____ for school” issue once Little J is a bit older. I am completely against him having internet access in his room and we don’t really have the set up for a centrally located computer where I could keep an eye on him. Maybe we’ll move before it

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Yeah right, who doesn't! And what is the one thing that we all know shouldn't fall victim to the morning rush, but often does?Breakfast.The folks at Breakfast Breaks know that mornings can be crazy and they have put together a portable, and more important HEALTHY, breakfast in a box. I admit...I was a bit skeptical of these at first. I am a huge fan of convenience, but it usually comes with a

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Okay, I admit that's a strange title for a Valentine's day post, but I DID get your attention didn't I? Don't worry, Big J is not in the doghouse. (The man bought me a much wanted Roomba for Valentine's Day - he is very NOT in the doghouse!)No, I am referring to that most annoying Barney song - know the one I am talking about?? Luckily we managed to navigate the whole kiddie music scene without

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Is your child CONSTANTLY asking for juice? I know Little J is, and I began to worry that perhaps all the juice I was giving him wasn't the best for his little growing body. I do water it down quite a bit, but still...is there something better out there?Turns out, other moms are wondering the same thing. And some of those moms are inventors and nutritionists and in a position to do something about

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Does your preschooler have gift cards from the holidays? Duplicate presents that need to be returned?Too many video games?Is s/he climbing the walls this winter?If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, listen up! You have GOT to check out a new line of games and activities by Cranium Bloom. Thanks to Mom Central, we received both the Let's Go to the Zoo Seek & Find Puzzle and the Let's

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As if an answer to my plea for help, the What To Expect Guide To A Healthy Home arrived in the mail last week. This nifty booklet was put together by Heidi Murkoff, the author of What To Expect When You’re Expecting and offers plenty of tips on how to make it through the holidays as well as cold and flu season without getting sick AGAIN.Does this have my name written all over it or what?? I

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Little J has never loved washing his hands. He would rush through it, barely getting his hands wet, hardly touching the soap, scrubbing for the recommended 15 - 20 seconds? Forgetaboutit!I tried EVERYTHING:having him sing his ABC's while he washedhaving him sing Happy Birthdayfilling the sink with soapy water and letting him splash in it (made a mess!)getting all kinds of "fun" soapsyou name it -

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When Mothertalk asked me to review Downsizing Your Home With Style by Lauri Ward, I jumped at the chance. Granted, we aren’t downsizing our home, but with the amazing amount of STUFF that comes with having a child, it sure can feel like we did! I am always in the market for ideas on how to organize and store all of our things and maximize the space we do have.The book delivers all the title

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I admit that I used to dismiss Jenny McCarthy as nothing more than a dumb blonde. She really didn't have much to say that I was interested in hearing about. Playmate of the Year? Yeah? Great for her, congratulations,whatever..Then my friend gave me a copy of her book, Belly Laughs, when I got pregnant. Perfect name for the book...it was hysterical, laugh out loud funny. Not only is she funny, she

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I'll admit - when this set of BOB books (set 1 - beginning readers) by Bobby Lynn John R. Maslen arrived from Mothertalk, I was not exactly an impartial reviewer. I have, in fact, been a fan of BOB books for years. BOB books are designed to address each stage of a child's reading development. Each book previews the beginning sound(s) used in that book. Using these sounds, the child can easily

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Then Integrity Roofing is just who you need to call! You may remember that we had our roof replaced last month to repair the hail damage we sustained last spring. I had at least six different companies come out and give me estimates of the damage and their quotes for repair. Mark from Integrity Roofing was the only one who did not make me feel like I was buying a used car! He was upfront and

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Back in 2002, we were heading out to the west coast for a vacation and decided that it was time to invest in a digital camera. We were new to the world of digital photography and bought a pretty basic HP camera. It worked quite well for what we wanted at the time.Then we had Little J.Again, the camera was fine while he was a fairly stationary infant. Once he began moving around at a faster pace,

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When we were house-hunting, one of the things that sold me on our present home was the bright, sunny interior. Our living room has two huge windows, one facing south and one facing west. From about noon to sunset, at least one piece of furniture or another has direct sunlight on it. Not a big deal, until we bought two couches and a chair in a dark shade of green.Not long after the furniture made

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