An interesting fact: In July 2010, there was a ban on phosphates that required the reformation of dishwasher detergents. Since then, consumers noticed that their dishes are just not as clean as they used to be. And I thought it was my dishwasher. The cloudy film builds on top of previously cloudy film, which is [...]
Recently, I introduced a 6-part series from Smead Organomics to help busy families take hold of their time and space and get organized for a successful 2012. Here are the links–all in one place–to the six posts. Thank you to Smead Organomics for providing the information and the wonderful products to go with these [...]
This is Part Six of a Six-part series. Scroll to the bottom of the article for links to Parts one through five. I’ve always talked about the importance of creating a centralized command center. It’s the hub of the household where all important paperwork lands and calendars are kept. Here’s an article from Smead [...]
Apple has introduced iBaby, a monitor that allows you to view your baby’s nursery (or wherever you choose to place the monitor) from your iphone. It’s the first baby monitor on the market that allows you to rotate and pivot the camera from your iPod touch, iPhone, or iPad, which means if baby is left [...]
In light of the recent tornado devastation in the Midwest and Southern part of the United States, I’ve been thinking a lot about being prepared in the event of a weather emergency. There are many levels of preparedness. There’s the “we’ve lost power” due to a car hitting a telephone pole or a city generator [...]
Unless you’ve experienced a natural disaster like Hugo or a horrendous earthquake, the urgency to prepare for an emergency probably doesn’t exist. I’ll admit, even though I have lived in a part of the country that experiences hurricane season, I still don’t have everything my family and I would need if we were hit hard and [...]
Three Productivity-Killing Mistakes Nearly Everyone Makes Here’s how to avoid them…What’s your typical day like? Do you feel like you’re stuck on a treadmill going slightly too fast? Always wishing there were more hours in the day? How about your priorities – do you feel like they’re getting tended to, or are you always putting [...]
For parents, this is one of the big questions as the little Picassos start creating: How do I organize their artwork? First, let’s keep it simple. Hang a few finished pieces on the refrigerator or even on the playroom wall.You can use removable strips and tabs to easily hang and change up each week. The [...]
Whether your kids have already finished school or are just about to, summer is a welcomed time to kick back, relax and get some good quality family time in! Here are some tips to have you ready to go, at a moments notice, for the pool, beach or an impromptu picnic. Stock up on Snacks [...]
Last night, I had the pleasure of attending an event in “the city” (New York). The Mommybites Summit, touted “The Ultimate Moms’ Nigh Out” was held at the Faculty House at Columbia University. In all my years of living in NJ, I had never been to that part of the city. When I exited the [...]
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