During the holidays I completely depend on my computer to keep me all together, and well organized! Office 2010 has added really neat features- including conversations in Outlook that let you condense, categorize, or even completely ignore long email exchanges with a single click! You can also use OneNote as your digital notebook to record and share text, images, thoughts and more in an easy-to-access location. Office Home & Business 2010 includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, and Outlook, making this software package perfect for a home or office computer! Microsoft now also offers a free … [Read more...]

My jewelry obsession started when I was a kid. I can remember opening up the bright pink and purple lisa frank bead kit on Christmas morning 1997 clear as day. I knew when I got that kit that I was going to be a famous jewelry maker. Well things change! I don't make jewelry, however I do love it! Every time I go to the mall I stop at a small charm store. The newest rage these days is a beaded bracelet verses a charm bracelet- and I have to say I love the beaded ones more than the traditional charm ones. What I do not love- is the price. The charms I like start at 40.00 and go up to 900.00. So not in … [Read more...]

My boys have always loved trains, and recently they sparked an interest in the PBS show Caillou. So when I saw that Caillou and Rosie had a learning train I knew my my boys had to have it! I fell in love with it the second I realized it did not come with batteries! All toys now a days need batteries and we are constantly changing them out for fresh new ones! The Caillou Learning Train was created for children ages 1 to 3, but my seven year old and four year old boys play with this more than my one and three year old! The train comes with two figures- Caillou and his little sister Rosie. They come … [Read more...]

If you have an adventures child like I do- chances are they have owned a pair of toy binoculars! I gave my kids the Backyard Safari Outdoors Field Binocs about a month ago and it has been non stop adventure since then! They have been bird watching, pirate ship tracking, bear hunting, robber spotting and so much more since then. It amazed me that a simple toy can empower my kids to use their imagination this much! The Binocs have  5 x 30 power crystal clear power optics and honestly offer a pretty crisp,  up-close view of far away objects. They come with a super sturdy carrying strap, rubberized hand … [Read more...]

It is so hard finding useful items to stuff in your little ones stocking. We do a stocking for every kid, every year. And even though a one (or less) year old really does not need a stocking- It isn’t fair to leave them out and it’s really fun to watch . This toy is a certified Real Mom stocking stuffer! One thing in our home that is used on a daily basis from around 4 months to one year is a cold teether! Emmitt is our worst teether yet and when ever teeth hurt he just cries and cries. The Mam Cooler is cool looking, and cools his gums. There are multiple surface textures and because the unique … [Read more...]

Soothe-a-Bee Teether3.99 Sensory Plush Pal 12.99 Viva Clutching Toy17.99 Little Pip' Squeakers11.99 Rainbow Clutching Rattle12.68 Mam Cooler5.99 … [Read more...]