Reviews

Launched in spring 2008, ecoTOOLS specializes in green personal care products. One of it’s newest collections is a cosmetic brush and bag line by actress Alicia Silverstone that was just launched this past holiday season.  The partnership is a great fit given Alicia is a well known animal welfare and environmental activist. Their goal was to... [Read more of this review]

Looking for some last minute teacher gift ideas or some fabulous stocking stuffers? Expo has some great options that won’t break your bank and are fun, yet practical! For only $5, this Expo Precision Point Pad Eraser is an educator’s dream. The precision point allows you to erase small amounts and the replaceable eight layer pad allows... [Read more of this review]

Karen Neuburger has created a lifestyle brand that is comfort-inspired living.  If you are planning to travel this holiday season, check out a couple of great items from Karen sure to help you stay comfortable while you travel and cozy during your stay! With many airlines are no longer stocking their planes with pillows and blankets or charging a fee,... [Read more of this review]

Family & Recipes

Visiting a public bathroom has never been my idea of fun. Now that I usually have two young kids in tow when I do visit the restroom, I have come to realize one thing.  Clueless men and women without children are designing many of the public restrooms I frequent.  This must be true as no mother in their right mind would equip bathrooms would certain... [Read more of this review]

Old homes have a ton of character. Our home was build in the early 1930’s and has character up the wazoo. From the breakfast nook and alcove to the arched doorways and built in shelving, our house definitely has charm. It also has some very strange features. A great example is the random white porcelain sink residing in our guest bedroom.  While... [Read more of this review]

I had originally submitted this to the Food for 5 blog, created by Cat from 3 Kids and Us last fall.  I thought with it being football playoff season it was fitting to publish it specifically for my readers. My mom deserves all the credit for this recipe that has been a family favorite since I was little. Enjoy! Marinated Baked Chicken Wings 1... [Read more of this review]

Nothing says winter cooking like a steaming bowl of soup. With the current frigid temperatures here in Minnesota nothing works better to warm you up while filling your tummy than this wonderful Italian Soup. It combines two of my favorite things, tomato soup and sausage and is fairly quick and very easy to make.  This recipe was originally discovered... [Read more of this review]

1. Visit our local festival of lights. It is truly an amazing display and I’m hoping this year will be a little warmer so the kids can handle it! The past couple of years have been brutally cold during December. 2. Decorate our tree together. We like to do this the week after Thanksgiving. I’m excited that both our boys can participate... [Read more of this review]