Hand Bound Books & Albums from Rag and Bone B...

Rag and Bone Bindery produces hand bound archival quality books and albums.  These handcrafted books are perfect for safekeeping your special memories. Their product line includes: photo albums (see review below), journals, guest books, baby books, binders and more.  Rag and Bone books and albums are available in a wide selection of attractive cover fabrics.   The bindery is located in Pawtucket, Rhode Island...

Wordless Wednesday – A Great Day to Get Dirt...

Monday was an unusually warm day for February in New England.  We have full sun in our back yard, and temperatures were well in the 60’s.  My daughter thoroughly enjoyed getting to play in her...

Steaz Iced Teaz Review...

  Steaz is a Fair Trade company which produces 3 different lines of organic ready to drink teas.  I received a sampler six pack of Steaz Iced Teaz a few weeks ago, from a promotion they did with Amy at ResourcefulMommy.  The pack contained two each of: Green Tea with Peach, Green Tea with Blueberry Pomegranate Acai and White Tea with Lime & Pomegranate.  I am not generally a big fan of ready to drink iced teas,...

The Rhode Island Spring Flower & Garden Show...

 I went to The Rhode Island Spring Flower & Garden Show this afternoon with my husband and our young daughter.  Regretfully, I forgot my camera at home.  I would have had a very hard time getting any larger scenes anyway, as the show was absolutely mobbed.  The unusually warm weather, must have brought out the crowds. The shows theme this year was “Timeless Gardens”, and featured gardens as flashbacks to...

Country Bob’s All Purpose Sauce: Review ...

I recently received two bottles of Country Bob’s All Purpose Sauce to try out.  Although the sauce is labeled all purpose, I was skeptical.  I didn’t need to be.  I first realized that the sauce had gone over well, after seeing one of the bottles was about a third empty.  Apparently, my husband had used it on his steak tips a day or so earlier.  Mr. Fussy had liked it. Last night, both my husband and I used...

Wordless Wednesday 2/17...

I was going through some old pics and this guy was just too cool.  It was taken in the Rain Forest exhibit at Roger Williams Park Zoo, Providence,...

Sickness to Smiles: $500 Photo Contest...

JuiceBoxJungle & Similasan wanted to hear about what I’ve missed due to children’s illnesses.  I really can’t say I’ve missed much of anything.  Up until the last month or so, my daughter has barely had a sniffle.  She now goes to a pre-preschool program twice a week, and has picked up a couple bugs off her little pals.  Although I haven’t missed anything due to her illnesses, she...

The New Rainbow Brite Doll: Review & Giveaway...

Rainbow Brite is back!  She and her friends Moonglow and Tickled  have had a makeover, but they still have the same positive messages of hope, kindness and courage, to share with children.  The 10″ dolls and their horse companions, are now available at Target and ToysRUs. Just yesterday afternoon, I received Rainbow Brite herself to review for this post.  You will notice there is no in-box picture.  My 32 month...

Dapper Snappers Review & Giveaway (Closed)...

 If you have a child who is lean for their height, you have dealt with the frustration of finding pants that fit properly.   My toddler daughter has a  tall and lean build, so I have experience in this area.  Toddler belts can be cumbersome for children who are in the midst of developing potty skills, so they are out.   While I have found a couple brands that make interior adjustable waistbands, selection can be ...

Mommy Brain Moments...

I had never even heard of the “mommy brain” phenomenon, until after the birth of my daughter.  A couple months after her birth, my husband started claiming that our daughter had done something to me, and that I used to be smart.  Thanks honey, I love you too. I do have to admit that I have had a few more air headed moments, than in the past.  The vast majority of those moments, especially in the first year or...