Great Mommy Gadget - the Dustbuster’s Clever New Design

I am loving the simple & ergonomic new design of the classic Black & Decker dustbuster …especially the pivoting head & slim nozzle. 
I have a small vacuum in my minivan for goldfish spills & other mishaps but it has always been difficult to vacuum underneath the bench and in the crevices of the car […]

It Actually Works! Egg Shell Removal in Seconds

I saw this video on YouTube a few weeks ago and shared it on my SimpleSAHM blog.  It a nutshell (or eggshell, if you will) you simply peel both ends off of the egg and “blow” it out of the shell. 
Today, I made 5 egg sandwiches for our family lunch and had to “de-shell” […]

Dear God…Thank You for Rainbows - and our Nice Family.

I am starting to realize that I could learn a lot from a 5 year old.
I’ve always considered myself to be someone who delights in simple things…a stunning sunset, a quiet walk in the woods…an unusually calm restaurant meal with preschoolers…
But sometimes, I forget to thank the one who makes it all happen.
Lately, Jenna-bean has […]

Just What I Needed Today…A Free Household Management Chart

Today was one of those days that seem to be happening all too often lately.  I spend the day frantically running around…cleaning, errands, laundry, more cleaning…more laundry…etc…  only to end the day thinking I got absolutely nothing accomplished. 
While surfing the web tonight…I found this site, “Mommyclub.ca” that offers free printable checklists (including my personal […]

12 Awesome Tips: How To Be A Great Mom

Obviously, a great mom loves her kids, takes care of their basic physical and emotional needs, and spends quality time with them. But what are the subtler, less obvious ways to become a great mom? read more | digg story
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A Few Kitchen "Sprintcuts" for Busy Cooks

Have you heard of “sprintcuts” yet? It is a cool video campaign by Sprint that shows viewers how to do things faster…. Here are two of my favorites…view more (like how to “quick pour ketchup” at waitless.org.
Quickly Peel a Potato

Quickly Peel Boiled Eggs

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What? God isn’t here to make me happy?

I am feeling extra whiny today about various things in my life that I have no control over. Nothing serious…just annoying.
Thankfully, in mid-whine…my husband told me to go grab a coffee at a local coffee shop and “settle down a bit”. (Those were probably well-calculated words). =)
So, here I sit - doing a little google-searching, […]

Are You a Tigger, or an Eyore? Living the Last Lecture Legacy

There are so many lessons to be learned by “The Last Lecture”…”live life to the fullest”…”tell the truth…”play more”. 

Amidst the most profound lessons, Randy asked a life changing question - “are you a Tigger or an Eyore”.
In honor of Randy…I had a “Tiggerish” day and I encouraged my kids to do the same.
The morning […]