Member Since: January 22, 2010Last Activity: March 6, 2010
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About Me: I am WAHM to 2 wonderful kids. An 8 year old girl and 3 year old boy. I am passionate about children's safety and spend many hours researching and testing various products. I am a Graphic Designer by trade who decided to walk away from a career to stay home with my kids. In 2006 I began designing custom photo invitations and announcements and selling my designs online.
My husband bought this for me for my birthday about 6 years ago and I love it! I had been asking for a home gym for a while because I wanted to add some weight training to my fitness routine. He did a lot of research on home gyms and decided this would be a good choice for me. He was right. Initial setup wasn't too bad. It took us a few hours, that was with a 2yo "helping&qu...
My husband purchased his first pair of these pants a few years ago. They are 100% cotton, flat front dress pants made by Denver Hayes. He was intrigued by the elastic insert in the waist, which makes these pants far more comfortable than traditional dress pants. The fit is incredible. He finds these pants so comfortable, the elastic insert gives him a bit of "breathing room" He has si...
"American Sign Language or ASL helps Babies Communicate"
ASL or American Sign Language has long been used by the deaf community. Recently, parents have begun learning about the benefits of using sign language with hearing infants and toddlers. Babies can learn to form signs long before they can form words to speak. By exposing your infant to common signs used every day you are giving him or her a way to express their wants and needs. I began sig...
Normally I love Kirkland products, so I didn't think twice before purchasing this laundry detergent. The first thing I noticed when I got home was the consistency of the powder, it was much more granular than my regular detergent (Tide) I really liked the scent, nice and fresh. I wash most of my clothes in cold water. The biggest issue I have with this detergent is it doens't dissolve w...
Cheap batteries that I have purchased in the past have always fallen short in terms of quality. After all, four batteries for a dollar is not a bargain if the batteries die within a week. I purchased these Kirkland brand batteries after reading a positive review for them in consumers report. With 2 kids and countless toys that take batteries, I was really drawn to these batteries as they a...
Category:Articles (NEW!) Subcategory:Parties and Entertaining
Published:March 02, 2010 11:47
Expertise in Parties and Entertaining:
4.6
"Event Planning Checklist"
Planning an event can be incredibly stressfull. Make it easier on yourself with careful planning and preparation. Using a checklist will enable you to determine what can be done well in advance of the big day, leaving you prepared and relaxed when your guests arrive.One Month Before:• Choose your theme if you're having one.• Decide on a Budget. • Create a Guest List. &bu...
"Jasmine Rose, Fantastic Pyjamas at a Great Price"
This Jasmine Rose brand pyjama set was purchased at Costco over 5 years ago. I have been so happy with them, I have since purchased another set. The pants are baby blue plaid and the top is solid baby blue with 2 cute polar bears on it. Both the top and bottom are made of super soft micro fleece. Pros:• Inexpensive, only $19.99• Great quality, mine are 5 years old and still ...
This table arrives in pieces in a box. Although the instructions are excellent, I would recommend having someone with some experience assembling furniture come over and give you a hand. If basic assembly seems daunting, it may be best to hire a professional. Assembling the frame is a snap. The 3 slate pieces are definately a chore, if you are confused simply google 'how ...
"Inexpensive Diapers, alternative to Huggies Pampers"
I was introduced to Kirkland Brand Diapers when my daughter was a newborn. Initially I used pampers, but soon switched to the Kirkland brand. I have heard that they are actually manufactured by huggies, they are just the older style. Makes sense to me, they certainly look like huggies. I find they are a little more stiff than Huggies, but less stiff than Pampers. The Velcro fasteners are simila...
We have purchased 2 of these potty seats, one for upstairs and one for downstairs. I tried the whole "real" potty thing with my daughter and was really grossed out by the dumping and cleaning. ICK! I decided to use this potty seat on the real toilet instead.PROS:• Lightweight and portable• Inexpensive• Simple to clean• Handles, both my kids really liked the handles...
Category:Articles (NEW!) Subcategory:Relationships and Family
Published:March 01, 2010 09:37
Expertise in Relationships and Family:
4.4
"Caring for an aging Parent with Alzheimers"
Caring for an aging parent is difficult. When your loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimers it becomes even tougher. As the disease progresses, your parent may no longer recognize you. They become sullen and irritable and some even become violent.For the caregiver it is important to reach out and find a support netowrk. Look for family and friends who can come over and give you a break. If t...
The Martial Arts are a fantastic way to increase your fitness level. In studying a Martial Art you will increase your strength, flexibility, agility, endurance and body control. You will also find that your concentration and focus will improve. There are many forms of Martial Arts to choose from, all have differences but all focus around the reason the Martial arts were create so long ago, self...
I don't think anything can prepeare a prospective parent for the onslaught of embarassing moments their future children are going to throw at them. I know I had NOOO idea!A few Months ago night at Karate, Little Bug was whining that he was hungry and I was ignoring him (he hadn't eaten his dinner). After about a half an hour he starts trying to undo the zipper on my jeans...
My daughter has received 3 sets of these beads as gifts. The first set she received when she was 5 and although she enjoyed them, she didn't have the patience. Combine that with a little brother that put everything in his mouth, and these did not get played with often. I had forgotten about them until she received 2 more sets this past Christmas. Let me tell you, now she loves them! On the ...
"Tastes great, but contain shellac and carnuba wax"
I bought these as a treat for my kids. Normally I make my own cookies, but my son was fascinated by the colourful chips in these cookies. Once I got them home I opened them up and tried them. They are fantastic! They are a little on the small size, but that's okay.Once we had almost finished the package I read the ingredient list. I am now wishing I had done this BEFORE I brought these home...
We received this iron as a wedding gift 10 years ago. I believe it was around $70 at Sears. (A lot of money for an iron, as far I'm concerned!) It has a steam button and a button to spritz the clothing with water. I loved these features as they were very effective and got the wrinkles out really quickly. It has settings for linen, cotton, wool, silk and synthetics. The steam feature only wo...
Category:Articles (NEW!) Subcategory:Arts and Entertainment
Published:March 03, 2010 20:59
Expertise in Arts and Entertainment:
4.1
"Too Much Entertainment?"
Next time you're out at the mall, look around and count the number of children and teenagers under 18 you see using any kind of electronic device. Chances are you'll see schoolagers mindlessly following their parents while playing their handheld video games and teenagers on cell phones or ipods. In coffee shops you'll even see teenagers sitting around a table texting each other...
It seems social networking sites are growing up. Initially thought to be just for teenagers, sites like facebook, twitter, linked in and friendfind are quickly growing in popularity for 30 somethings all the way up to seniors.Facebook is likely the most popular social networking site. Facebook allows users to connect with friends, collegues and family. One benefit of Facebook is it promotes wha...
Starter sport socksMy husband purchased these for when he goes golfing in the summer. His friends were making fun of his high socks with his golf shoes! He liked that they are ankle socks and not visible. He also found that they are really comfortable and commented on how much he liked them. I didn't think much of them until one day I discovered the I had no clean socks, so I snagged a pair...
I love Epson printers, we've owned 3 of them and I like their quality. I do find that as they get older the print quality deminishes. We've had this printer for a few years now, and I do notice that the quality isn't what is was when we bought it. That being said, we will buy abother Epson when the time comesPros: • Price • Great customer support, • Easy to use• ...