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My Preschooler Stole My Heelys
Way back in August, I received an offer to try out and review a pair of Heelys, those shoes with wheels in the bottom of them. Heelys recently launched a line of women’s styles that I thought would be fun for chasing the kids on their bikes. As I was telling hubby about this in the car, Callen erupted from the back seat: “WHAT?! Heelys? I LOVE Heelys! They’re like shoes, but they ROLL! and … Read entire article »
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ShapeOMetry Game Giveaway
The folks at ThinkFun sent me ShapeOMetry to try out with my kids and review on Amazon. They also offered one for me to give away on my blog. After trying the game out with my kiddos, I have deemed it worthy of you, oh wise readers! ShapeOmetry uses geometric shape puzzles to help kids develop spatial, abstract, and quantitative reasoning skills. If it sounds really educational that’s because it is! But it’s also really fun! The … Read entire article »
Filed under: Education, Mommyhood, Product Reviews
Ooh La La Salon {giveaway}
After my second kiddo was born, I didn’t get my hair cut for over a year. By the time I wandered into a salon, I was a moppy mess of long straight hair with crazy waves in the underneath layers (courtesy of the weird hormones that I got from being pregnant with a boy). I have recently read a post at https://www.magicinmotionhair.com/best-diffuser-for-curly-hair-reviews and it reminded me of my hair when I wake up in the morning. … Read entire article »
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Unroll.me: A New Tool for Email Tangles
I have no fewer than four email accounts. Some of them forward in to others. The oldest account I’ve had for over 15 years. The newest I just set up a couple weeks ago. So, I get a lot of email, and I spend a lot of time managing it. A. Lot. Of. Time. One mom I know has completely abandoned email because she simply doesn’t want to deal with the mess. I imagine there … Read entire article »
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5 Free Smart Phone Apps for Busy Moms
I’ve been the happy owner of a Motorola Droid smart phone for nearly two years now. It’s sort of funny to me that we call these little wonders smart PHONES, since I use the actual phone function way less than the apps. So, I thought I’d share five apps with you that have made my life as a mom easier or better. 1. My Fitness Pal – This app is great if you are counting calories, … Read entire article »
Filed under: Frugal Fawn, Mommyhood, Product Reviews, Spending Less
These Boots Were Made for Bloggin’
You might not guess it, but I’ve spent lots of time in boots throughout my life. It started early, with my twirlin’ boots. Ok. Those are rain boots, but a girl’s gotta make do with what she’s got. When I was a little older, I got involved in 4-H. I didn’t have proper show boots, so I wore a pair of leather lace-up ankle boots. Not appropriate footwear for being drug through a field by a bolting … Read entire article »
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