April 9th, 2012 
Erica 
Protein shakes and meal replacements are a dime a dozen these days. You definitely have a lot of options to choose from that pack a nutritional punch. My issue with a lot of them: the weird aftertaste. I came across the USANA nutrimeal shakes well over a year ago, and I’ve been a fan ever since. Read More →
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Tags: health, health related, meal replacement 
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April 6th, 2012 Erica I’ve become such a fan of the bento box systems. They are easy to clean, control portion size and of course the reusable, greener option is always a plus in my book. Laptop Lunches are an all-in-one lunch system with various size containers and easy sealable lids; even kids can open and close them. The Bento sets even Read More →
Posted in Eat and Drink, Eco-Friendly, For Dad, For Mom, Gear and Doodads, Travel Related Tags: eco-friendly, green, Snacks, Travel No Comments »
March 19th, 2012 Erica I’ve had my share of annoying sinus infections, especially during dreaded allergy season. At a stop a my favorite local whole foods store, one of the staffers and I started to chat about Neti pots. I’ve heard the buzz about their benefits and was intrigued to buy one. He actually recommended I try Nasopure; a Read More →
March 16th, 2012 Erica Think of it as a versatile extra set of hands! The Mommy Hook is an easy attachment for strollers for all that extra stuff Mom (or Dad) has to cart around. It fits most stroller handles and many shopping carts. Just snap it on when you’re ready to travel. Snap it off for an all-in-one bag Read More →
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March 7th, 2012 Erica With Spring just around the corner! And, one lucky reader will win a batch of goodies aimed at keep you healthy. Maty’s All Natural Vapor Rub: This Petroleum free vapor rub helps sooth and relief congestion. Cold-EEZE Oral Spray: Cold-EEZE reduces the duration and symptoms of the common cold including cough, stuffy nose, sore throat, sneezing, post-nasal Read More →
February 24th, 2012 Erica Another option for hands-free phone calls! The Talky One is a bluetooth speaker you can clip onto the visor of your car. It works with just one button – calling and receiving calls! You also have the option to mount it to your dashboard with an easy velcro setup. It also comes with a car Read More →
February 13th, 2012 Erica Traveling with little ones is tricky enough when it’s wet outside. Mom’s who love that extra set of hands may dig this. My Blue Bumbershoot is a hands-free umbrella you conveniently clamp onto the top of your stroller. When not in use, it hangs conveniently too! These umbrellas are clear with either black or white trim and work with most Read More →
February 6th, 2012 Erica Here’s a clever tool for moms and dads keep it all in order. The Cozi Family Organizer is a free app for iPhone, Android and Blackberry. From planning meals, to do lists, and organizing everyone’s calendar, this app is pretty user friendly. You can share lists and sync items to an Outlook calendar. Organize each Read More →
January 27th, 2012 Erica It’s a different take on a game many of us love – Scrabble! The goal of this alphabet soup style game, for 2 to 4 players, is to scoop out the letters that match your card. The fastest one to scoop a match scores; a fun literacy test against the clock! Pesky fly tiles add to the excitement. Get one of those Read More →
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January 23rd, 2012 Erica It’s a handy surveillance system that connects with ease. It works with both PC and Mac computers.
I'm sure everyone thinks of their mom as number #1. I sure do! My mom is a rock star in my eyes; she's always been. I definitely got my task master skills from her. A master coordinator, she's enjoying retirement by planning family reunion #2! This time, it's her side of the family. It's just [...] 
By Andrea Woroch Attention Earthlings: It's time once again for that annual celebration of all things green. Earth Day is nearly upon us and, while many people offer advice on being kind to Mother Earth, too many of these tips don't quite coincide with frugal lifestyles. In an effort to dovetail these two purposes, we [...] 
