(This is not all my hair. Shhh! It's a secret. Read to bottom for giveaway.) One of my favorite things to do lately, when I see friends, is to show up or receive guests wearing my new Secret Extensions extra hair. It looks like I've gotten extensions put it in, or for people I … [Read more...]
Icential: the Wrap-around Ice Pack
Our family is an active one - I like to take the boys on picnics, on hikes, to the beach, and other activities that sometimes require long car trips. We're also fairly frugal so I often pack snacks for these trips or even entire meals. My favorite picnic/snack hauler is a … [Read more...]
Light Up Links – Great New Building Toy
My kids recently got to test out a super cool new building toy: Light Up Links! They are made with flexible little tubes, connectors, and bubbly modules that light up in different colors when you shake them. The basic kit comes with a whole set of parts to make cool toys and an … [Read more...]
Sunuva Swim and Beachwear For Kids
Since it's summer all year round in these parts, I have to keep my kids protected from the sun. Instead of just a swimsuit, my kids wear rash guards, or "swim shirts" as they call them, too. We recently tried out a new-to-us line by Sunuva, a British company started by two … [Read more...]
Doomsday Kitchen: “Meals in a Jar” Cookbook
I'll admit first off that I thought Meals in a Jar sounded like a FANTASTIC idea, sort of along the lines of Dream Dinners. I imagined a book of step-by-step recipes that would end up in a jar, only to be brought out sometime later when I run out of fresh ingredients and I want … [Read more...]