Author Profile Page for: Nutmeg101

With my first pregnancy, I rented a fetal doppler so that i could hear the baby's heartbeat at home, between doctor visits.  After some searching around, I discovered that for less than what i would have to pay to rent, i could actually OWN my own doppler, like they use in the doctor's office.  So for my second pregnancy, we bought one!The Contec is a small handheld doppler.&n...

I have 2 kids, 3 dogs, a cat and a husband.  My furniture MUST be durable, and preferrably washable.  We searched for the right loveseat for our playroom/den and finally found this at Ikea.  We were able to choose from several slip covers to get the perfect look for our space.  We chose denim.  The cover comes off and can be washed, thank goodness.  I am looking fo...

Once our second child had arrived and quickly began to outgrow her bassinett, my husband and i went on a search for a toddler bed.  We found a cute, simple bed at Ikea: the Sniglar.  Ikea makes sturdy furniture, inexpensive, and durable.  I thought we had hit the jackpot.  We brought the bed home and assembled it for our daughter.  She actually "helped." ...

Over the river and through the woods, to grandmothers house we go!  That would be my husband and I, our two daughters, and three dogs PLUS all the gear that each of us requires.  Then add in holiday gifts for everyone, and that is one PACKED car.  We decided to invest in a Thule carrier.  What a fabulous purchase.  First of all, the installation was pretty simple. ...

This garage was purchased as a place to store an extra car.  We had researched online and tried to find the best deal that we could, and finally settled on the $300 price at BJ's wholesale. The 24X12 size is very spacious.  The tarp is heavy duty.  I have no fear about this tarp weathering well.  It took approximately 9 man hours to construct this garage.  The direc...

Being on a budget is no fun, but if you have the right software, it can at least be manageable.  Previously, we had owned Microsoft Money and when our "online" services ended with that particular software package, i began researching to find out if MS was still the best fit for us.  I ended up going with Quicken based on some personal recommendations as well as online review...

There are few occassions that warrant heralding like the birth of a child. These announcements were the perfect way for us to introduce our little ones to our friends and family.  The announcements are printed on a heavy cardstock, supplied with matching envelopes.  You can also get note cards that match your announcements.  We ordered those as well to use as thank you notes.&nbs...

I use my multi-function MP830 primarily for printing photos for scrapbooking.  I love it.  The print quality is excellent, it is VERY fast. I love that the paper tray is easy to adjust to hold smaller size papers, instead of having to print on larger sheets and cut down.  The scanning is also easy.  I don't really use the fax option, but everything el...

I have pets (a lot of pets) and kids.  Sweeping and using the basic swiffer was taking up a LARGE portion of my time since both had to be repeated several times a day.  I invested in the Swiffer Sweeper Vac and i am IN LOVE.  The ads show this item being used like the basic swiffer, and then turn on the vac for "big stuff" but i run the vac the entire time i am running ...

The all in one pregnancy diary by the authors of What to Expect When You're Expecting is a very cool journal to use to keep track of all the little things that happen during a pregnancy that a year from now you will be struggling to remember.  The layout is very easy to follow.  The first section is the "pregnancy journal" set up to cover each week.  You have a dail...

THIS GAME IS RATED "E" FOR EVERYONE.   Cubis 2 is a 3-D puzzle style video game.  The objective is to eliminate as many blocks from the board as possible in the alloted time.  Blocks are removed by making a link of 3 or more of the same color.  There are special "star" blocks that need to be removed in order to prevent a penalty. ...

The Streetpilot i5 is my first GPS unit, so i would not consider myself an expert, but i do enjoy having the unit.  Most times, it is accurate.  You are able to store frequent destinations in your "favorites." To guide your way home, is a simple 2 pushes of the wheel.   Pros:   This particular GPS has the wheel as the tool to navigate the menus.  I t...

We drink a LOT of water at my house, and we like it COLD.  So after we accidentally ruined our Brita pitcher (whoops, not dishwasher safe) we got a replacement.  The Pur was slightly cheaper, so we bought it.  My husband was interested in the  "Flavor" option that came on the Pur filter.  It allows you to flavor your water with the push of a button.  It a...

I bought this single serve coffe maker for my husband for christmas.  His plan was/is to cut back on the amount of caffine he drinks, so we thought a cup at a time vs a pot at a time might be a way to start. Overall, I like the machine, but i don't love it.  The coffee comes out frothy (looks like a cappucino).  The serving sizes are SMALL. You can use the 2 cup opt...

I have become one of "those" parents that feels it necessary to plaster her children's image on as many surfaces as i possibly can, and thanks to www.Zazzle.com this now includes postage stamps. Family and friends LOVE getting the new photograph stamps for each season.  It is a fun and creative way to get a picture out to everyone.  It is a great way to add a l...

After watching a little too much HGTV, my husband and I decided to invest in Home Design software to help us visualize the changes we wanted to make to our home.  The Punch, Professional Home Design Suite, Platinum version was highly rated, so we shelled out the $100 ever hopeful that we would soon be delving into high end graphics and stunning 3-D views of what our new rooms would be...

After moving from the south to New England, I needed help adapting to no central a/c.  We bought several of these fans to place throughout our home.  They have done a great job.  There are only a few short weeks in the summer that window a/c units are actually needed.  The rest of the time, these fans work wonderfully.The units are dual fan, enegry saving, and simple to inst...

This coffee maker is a 10 cup programmable unit with a stainless steel, insulated carafe.  Set up on this small appliance was a breeze.  It was simple to set the time and set the delay brew time.  Also, it is easy to choose whether you want to brew now or later, and choose your brew strength - strong or regular.  It takes standard filters (no pricey cone ones). &nb...

I am embarrassed to share with you, that I NEED a hefty strength bathroom cleanser.  Because it is one of my least favorite chores, I tend to do it far less often than I should, leading to some remarkable soap scum buildup.  I have tried so many different cleansers.  The Soft Scrub Deep Clean Foaming Cleanser works WONDERS.It is reported to have a fresh pleasant scent. ...

My daughter got this Veterinary Kit for her 2nd birthday.  She absolutely loves it.  The Animal Hospital comes with 3 small stuffed animals, a dog, cat, and a parrot.  There are 6 "cages" that lock.  Also included are: stethoscope, plastic tweezers, a syringe, flashlight, exam mirror, thermometer, vitamins and "boo boo cream" and of course, keys for ...