Events,Giveaways and the lives of Akron Moms
Father’s Day is around the corner, I have a great Father’s Day gift idea for you. How about an eco-friendly LED task light for the home or office? Everyone needs light at their desk, workshop, or crafting table. The Reliable Uberlight has a life expectancy of up to 60,000 hours, plus it doesn’t give off [...]
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America has declared May as National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month. Did you know that the EPA states that indoor air pollution is 1 of the Top 5 Urgent Environmental Risks to public health? Indoor air pollution is dangerous. Air fresheners release VOC into the air, scented candles and [...]
It seems like many famous chefs have their own line of cookware – with good reason! Their love of food translates into good cookware. I had the chance to review a couple pieces of Bobby Flay Cookware for this post. My husband and I actually had the opportunity to see Bobby Flay during a chef [...]
Having the right spices on hand, within easy reach makes a huge difference when preparing food. I was recently introduced to Indian As Apple Pie and their Spice Tiffin Indian Masala Dabba spice box organizer. My husband and I enjoy Indian food but have only attempted to prepare it at home a few times. I [...]
I have been using JAWS Eco-friendly cleaners for 2 years. I like how well they clean as well as that they save space in my cabinets and are Eco-friendly. Now through April 28, 2013, they are on sale for $2 off at Buehler’s! I was sent a sampling of JAWS to facilitate this post and [...]
Does your yard boost or harm your curb appeal? If you are selling your house, this isn’t just for looks but could cost you thousands of dollars or the selling of your house. According to TruGreen’s new Lawn Lifestyles National Survey of America, 79% of homeowners believe that having a healthy yard contributes to the [...]
Have you started your spring cleaning? With the mostly crummy weather we have had this Spring, I’ve tackled several projects and feel so good about it. I was selected to be a Fellowes Bankers Box Stackable Storage Ambassador last month when I received a boxes and a promotional item in order to tackle one of [...]
Buying a quality iron with steam will save you time ironing and give you professional results. You don’t want just any iron with steam, you want one that comes with a steam generator that can produce large and dense amounts of steam. By using an iron with steam, you won’t need to use starch sprays [...]
Your trash can be an identity thief’s treasure. The majority of identity theft occurs through paper documents. Shredding your important personal data and documents is the best way to safeguard your identity. What and when should you shred? Always shred documents with your personal data, never throw it away in the garbage. Tax season is [...]
Last week, I was given a challenge. It was a pretty big challenge from Finish to try their new Finish® Quantum® with New Power Gel. They didn’t want me to just try it, they wanted me to put it to the full test! I was required to make a totally messy breakfast for my family, [...]
Meet Tucker, our now 10 month old rescue puppy. When we got him last July, I had forgotten how messy it was to potty train a dog. Bell Potty-Training for Dogs A few weeks in to our adventure with said puppy, I was about ready to pull out my hair. I was growing tired of [...]
How is your Spring Cleaning going? Have you started? There is one room in my house that I have avoided since we moved in – the spare bedroom. Like many, it becomes the catch-all room. It is also our linen closet, excess office supplies closet, and gift closet. Mostly, it is just the catch-all room [...]
For some, tax time is one of the least favorite times of year. Before you know it, it is April 15th. I procrastinate because I dread sorting through a mess of faded, crinkled receipts trying to decipher store abbreviations to recall purchases for which they were saved. There always seems to be missing receipts that [...]
Our floors take a beating during the winter months of entertaining, snow, mud, and dirt. Get a head start on Spring cleaning by starting with your carpet and floors. I want to do everything to protect our new STAINMASTER carpet and our Tarkett flooring to keep it looking good for a long time. Check out [...]
Last week, I announced that I was going to get motivated and Organize my kids’ toy closet. It is pretty bad when you and your kids know you have toys and art supplies but can’t find them because of the mess! Below is the embarrassing before photo of my kids’ toy closet. You could hardly [...]
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My name is Cindy, I am an active stay-at-home mom of two kids ages 6 & 8. I am the lead author and developer of this blog. I married my husband Matt in 1998, after dating 4 years through college. My role in our family takes many forms: … [Read More...]
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May 15, 2013