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A couple months ago I got the flu, and I got it BAD!  I was so stuffed up it was difficult to breathe.  I must also add that I am pregnant so I was unable to take the usual cold medications for relief.  Finally after 3 sleepless nights my mom came to the rescue.  She bought me a Vicks Warm Steam Vaporizer.  I gave it a try and had my first good night's sleep in days...

The Forever 27 poster is a piece done by Scott Lobaido.  In the poster he has four rock legends, all who died at the young age of 27.  Jim Morrison, Janis Joplin, Jimmy Hendrix and Kurt Cobain.  It shows them all in a room that appears to be floating in the clouds, almost as if to imply a little room in heaven.  The neat part of the poster is that the artist has also include...

If you have ever been pregnant then you may have also been "blessed" with one of the lovely side effects... hemorrhoids!  Yes those painful little blood vessels invading your personal space.  Theres only a few things that help get relief and Tuck's medicated pads are one of them.  (I put this in the materinity catagory because I never knew a thing about hemorrhoids ...

I tend to be leary of generic products, and when it comes to something like my baby's diapers I'm even more leary.  A diaper is something that needs to do what it should, and as we've all learned sometimes the generic product isn't as good as the name brand.  However, I was proven wrong when we tried Kirkland brand diapers.  I was using Huggies diapers and when we...

I have been looking for something to help organize household items.  I found this stackable organizer by Closetmaid and decided to give it a try.  I was looking for something to organize my children's toys, play-doh, art supplies, etc.  I wanted something that allowed for a lot of storage but was not big and bulky as I was planning on putting it in a closet.&nb...

We bought this ride-on Barbie ATV for my daughter for Christmas.  She was just barely two years old at the time.  I was so excited for her to open it and I envisioned her cruising down the sidewalk and all around the park, enjoying every minute.  Christmas morning came and she opened it, excited to see a "bike."  My husband put it together, which we didn't know...

My dog spends a lot of time outside so effective flea control is important.  We also take her for walks in hills and tall grassy areas, a haven for ticks.  Now that diseases like the West Nile Virus are becoming more common mosquitos have also become an issue.  Thankfully there are products out now that can combat all three of these pesky, and potentially harmful, insects.  ...

I must first start by saying that if your cat is vomiting on a regular basis you should first take him/her to a veterinarian before you assume it is only due to hairballs.  Let's start with a little anatomy lesson.  Cats have rough tongues, anyone licked by a cat knows this.  The purpose of the roughness is to help them with thier grooming.  The roughness helps pull...

When enjoying various water sports and activities you always want the peace of mind knowing your child is safe.  Even if your child knows how to swim some activities require the use of a life jacket.  We enjoy boating so a life jacket is mandatory for our daughter.  We purchased an H2O Sports child size (30-50lb) jacket for her.  This life jacket is made of soft 1.5mm n...

Unfortunatly there are a lot of stray cats in my neighborhood.  They don't bother me except when they pee on our doors.  Summertime is here so we leave our doors open to get some air.  I have two cats of my own and they love sitting at the door to look outside.  Well, the outdoor strays see them then decide to spray on our door to mark their territory.  Now if you&#...

Before I had my first child I swore I'd never wear "granny panties."  Why would you want all that covering your butt, and don't even mention the visible panty lines!  One kid later and I'm singing a different tune.  When I was pregnant the thong just wasn't working out.  For some reason a string stuck in my rear just wasn't the same anymore.&nbs...

I am soooo not a knick-knack kind of person, let alone figurines!  However when we received this Lladro as a wedding gift I was blown away.  It wasn't anything we registered for and other than this I don't even own a figurine.  Like I said it was a wedding gift, which gives it special meaning, and to make it even more special it was a gift from my dad.  The figurine ...

Spring is here and summer is right around the corner and the weather is warming up.  This means its time to lighten up on the layers of clothing!  I found some great warm weather pajamas for my two year old daughter at Target.  They are the Just One Year brand, which is a division of Carter's, so they can be found at many stores.  For $12.99 I got two pair...

I'm a fan of Olay products so when I needed a new facial cleanser I looked at their products.  I decided to try the gentle foaming face wash with aloe.  I was looking for something that wasn't too harsh, something I could use everyday, something that would leave my skin feeling soft and something that would remove my make-up.  I found all of that in this product.Olay'...

When we decided to go camping in the mountains with our one year old I knew I had to find some safe insect repellent for her.  I decided to try Natrapel Plus, which is Deet free!Natrapel Plus contains Citronella Oil and Geraniol which is what repels the bugs.  It provides up to four hours of protection from mosquitos, blackflies, biting midges and no-see-ums.  It works great!&nbs...

When I was little I had really long hair.  I remember my mom brushing it out and how much it hurt!  Finally she got some "special spray" and poof, no more tugging or pulling!  Turns out it was Johnson's No More Tangles detangling spray.  Now here I am 25 years later using the same product on my daughter's hair.  I love this product, not only becau...

Rather than jumping on the botox wagon I decided to try an easier, safer and more cost effective way to try to reduce the appearance of my "worry line," the infamous forehead wrinkle.  After scanning the beauty aisle I ended up with Garnier Nutritioniste Ultra-Lift daily targeted deep wrinkle treatment.  The product directions are simple, apply morning and night to all wrink...

I am not a bar soap kind of girl, so I try to stay up to date on the latest and greatest body washes available.  Recently I tried Dove's Cool Moisture body wash in Cucumber and Green Tea scent.  It claims to keep your skin feeling "clean, fresh and very hydrated."  After finishing off the bottle I would have to say I agree with their statement!  I used this bod...

Since I spend my days chasing after my 2 year old I don't really have the time to get my nails done professionally so I do them myself.  Its very frustrating when you take the time to paint your nails only to have them chip a day later.  I searched for a good, long lasting nail polish and I found one, Sally Hansen Hard as Nails Xtreme Wear.  This nail polish has lasted longer...

For those of you who have never experienced a Fanny May Pixie boy are you missing out!  And yes it IS an experience!  A Pixie (other companies call them Turtles) are pecans surrounded by caramel, covered in chocolate.  Mmmm-mmm-mmm Yummy!!!  These have to be the best chocolates I have ever had, and I have had a lot of chocolates!  They are so good that I tell my husband...