Thursday, March 17, 2016

Happy St Patrick's Day!

My post yesterday talked about Mother's Day party plans - I just skipped right over St Patrick's Day today..and Easter! Yikes!

Guess I'm in a hurry for May lol!

Anyway, just wanted to wish you a Happy St Paddy's Day - don't forget to wear your green so you don't get pinched!

Getting Ready for Annual Mother's Day Party

I'm super excited about this year's Mother's Day party we throw for all our friends and family each year. We have SUCH a great time!

We have our annual party on Saturday, the day before Mother's Day, so everyone can be where they to be ON Mother's Day.

We got a new grill and since the hubby's birthday is coming up soon, I'm going to get him a new set of grill tools that I saw here. I want to get the fancy set so they'll last and he'll be proud to use them.

(note: he REALLY wants a YETI cooler, but I'm still undecided... what do you think? Are they worth the money?)

Even though Mother's day is pretty off in the future, we have a lot of things I want to get done before our party. Yep, my Honey Do list <grin>

Porch cleaned, flowers out, yard cleaned up, etc etc. You know the drill.

I also like to get cookout recipes before hand (this s'mores pie looks delicious!) and come up with some game ideas.

I've also been trying to be proactive about issues we've had at previous years parties. The parking situation is one and I think I've got that figured out.

The other problem is ICE - sheesh, we NEVER have enough ice. We constantly run out (especially if it's extra hot that day) and about every hour or so, someone has to run to the store to buy more bags ice.

Today, I figured out what I'm going to do about the ice situation for this year's party... I'm buying a portable ice maker! Brilliant, right? They're great in your kitchen, but you can even use them outdoors - perfect!

I never really even knew they existed so was super thrilled to find them AND see that they are really affordable. And when we did the math on how much we spend on ice, well one of these portable ice cube maker machines just makes sense.

There is a great Buying Guide here that really helped me figure out which one would be best for us.

We ended up buying the one that the author also ended up choosing (her full review here). It works great and it matches our new wine cooler.

Talk later!

PS - Hubby doesn't know it yet, but he's getting me one of these Moccamaster coffee makers for Mother's Day. I can't wait!

Thursday, August 27, 2015

Backpack and School Shopping?

It's that time of year AGAIN - school shopping. Yesterday, I was all over online looking for good deals on really cute backpacks for the kids.

Came across this new site that has lots of adorable styles.

Here's some quick links to what they have on their site.

And here are some specific cute ones I liked:

Enjoy the site - I know we sure did!

Tuesday, August 18, 2015

Kid's Lunch Box Ideas?

Quick post to ask for some help....

I went ahead and bought these awesome ice packs I found reviewed here (they are really great, btw!), but now I'm a little stuck as to which lunch box I should get for Bella.

Any feedback from other Moms?

Thanks in advance!

Monday, August 10, 2015

Best Rated FULL SIZE Folding Bike Reviews and More

Trying to find the perfect FULL size folding bike can be a real chore. I wanted one that is really good, easy to fold, light to carry... and naturally, with my budget, I needed it to be affordable and worth the money.

I didn't necessarily want a cheap folding bike because you get what you pay for.

Here are the reviews, and twitter posts, and consumer reports/feedback, etc that all really helped me make my decision.

Hope it helps you, too!

Best Full Size Folding Bikes on Flipboard Beautiful Bedrooms on Twitter Best Full Size Folding Bike - Tackk Best Folding Bikes for 2015 - Top 10 List and Reviews - Tackk Pinterest Involvery.com on Twitter Best Full Size Folding Bike Review and Demo Videos GamingMouseGal on Twitter

Wednesday, March 18, 2015

10 Best-Rated GPS Running Watch Reviews for 2015

When it comes to finding a great and affordable GPS running watch, you sure can get overwhelmed with all the options, can't you?

We usually check out RunnersWorld or, our favorite, ChiliGuy's site and forum for their feedback on running gear, but we came across this great list of resources and reviews for just the 10 best GPS watches for runners.

We thought we'd share that page of reviews and resources with you right here! Turns out there are a lot of really great GPS watches specifically for runners that are under $200...Under $150...and some less than that!

Hope it helps!

Best GPS Running Watch Top 10 List for 2015

View more lists from Involvery .com

More Resources:

http://bundlr.com/clips/5509a6f090ad39453900003d
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/526006431454547193/
https://storify.com/Involvery/top-10-best-gps-running-watches-2015
https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/113901943619032787630/+Involvery/posts/NBsUT9d2v64
http://www.scoop.it/t/for-home/p/4039440567/2015/03/18/top-10-best-gps-running-watches-2015-with-image-involvery
http://random-discoveries.blogspot.com/2015/03/best-top-rated-gps-running-watches-for.html
https://bitly.com/bundles/ppg213/t
https://flipboard.com/@ppg213/best-gps-running-watch-for-the-money-tgcj7s77y
https://flipboard.com/@ppg213/best-gps-running-watch-reviews-and-ratings-2o0jmcdky
http://list.ly/list/coi-best-gps-running-watch-top-10-list-for-2015
https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/113901943619032787630/+Involvery/posts/4fZjzKUvvxi

Tuesday, May 13, 2014

One Direction - 1D Life-Sized Cardboard Cutouts! Love These!

Oh my goodness.... have you seen these life-size cardboard cutouts and posters of the One Direction guys? ♥♥♥♥, ♥♥♥♥, LOVE them! And they're pretty cheap too! Look at this selection of 1D stand-up posters:

♥♥ One Direction Life Size Cardboard Cutouts and Posters ♥♥

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Saturday, May 3, 2014

Look at These Awesome Dollhouses for Little Girls I Found!

Finding a cheap but GOOD dollhouse that is right for a toddler-aged little girl can be a challenge. But take a look at this list of resources I've come across! Really helpful reviews and links to places that offer super great discounts and deals on toddler dollhouses. Hope it helps!

"Best-Rated Affordable DollHouses for Girls, Little Girls, and Toddlers" on Bundlr

Best First Dollhouse For Toddler Girls From Age 2 - 4 Years Old

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Best Dollhouses for Toddlers

Friday, May 2, 2014

I TOTALLY Want A Neato BotVac Robot Vacuum!

Neato just released their newest line of robot vacuum cleaners...and these things look like they are fantastic!

The "old" Neato Robot vacs were really good (and still ARE really good), but the subtle improvements Neato has made with this new line of BotVacs is exactly what I've been waiting on.

Here are some resources to read so you can learn all about these BotVacs too - some really helpful reviews as well.

New Neato BotVac Robot Vacuum Cleaners - Reviews and Consumer Reports

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Thursday, May 1, 2014

10 Best Disney Dollhouses and Play Sets for Little Girls

I've been looking all over online for some really good deals on Disney character dollhouses - looking for either a Disney Frozen (the movie) playset or a Sofia The First dollhouse ..and the Little Mermaid one is super cute too.... but I found a page that shows the 10 best-rated Disney dollhouses and links to some super prices found online.

I thought I'd share it with you here in case you're looking too.

Top 10 Best Rated Disney Playsets and Dollhouses

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Tuesday, April 29, 2014

Best Folding Bikes - These Fold Up Bikes are AWESOME!

I've just started digging in to find the best folding bike online - I really want one! How cool would it be to just pop a bike in your trunk and simply take it out, unfold it, and ride anywhere??! Love that idea!

What an AWESOME Folding Bike! Now I know why it is the #1 best-seller! I love it! http://t.co/cRHISjwRMG
— Involvery.com (@Involvery) May 19, 2015

One thing I figured out quickly is that these nifty fold up bikes are pretty darn expensive. I want one that is affordable... ok, to be honest, I want a CHEAP (but good) fold up bike ... lol!

Thankfully, I found these great deals on this page (they find the hidden deals deep in the Amazon site - big help!) I also found some other resources that have seriously help speed along my decision on which bicycle to get (I think I'm gonna go with a Dahon or that Schwinn 20 inch in that tweet above...sweet!)

This online magazine was a lot of help...and I really like the pictures and reviews from this page.

Here are some more resources that really helped me figure out the fold up bike model I want (and that I can afford).

Best Folding Bikes 2014 (Affordable AND Cheap)

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Tuesday, January 14, 2014

I'm SO Tired of Vacuuming!

Gosh, I thought the cat hair was bad in the summer when the girls were shedding, but WOW, now that's it's winter and they have their full coat going, it's cat hair CITY!

Feels like I am ALWAYS working that vacuum cleaner these days. I vacuum more due to the cat hair than I do for the kids or the grandkids... crazy!

Since my birthday is coming up soon, I think I'm gonna ask for a robot vacuum like I saw here: http://goo.gl/xnVckG - anyone have one? Any feedback or insight to help me out?

Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Need a Plumber Contractor in Atlanta GA?

Just thought I'd share this list of plumber contractors in Atlanta Georgia with y'all in case anyone needs it. Nothing worse than REALLY needing a 24 hour emergency plumber and have no clue who to call.

Atlanta GA Plumber Contractors

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Friday, November 8, 2013

What are the Best AFFORDABLE Elliptical Machines for Home Use? Here They Are!

Best Affordable Elliptical Machines For Home Use Reviews

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Fri, Nov 08 2013 21:30:21

Best Affordable Elliptical Machines For Home Use Reviews

Reviews and ratings of the best inexpensive and affordable elliptical machines for home use. These machines were rated on quality and value. Feel free to click on any machine to compare elliptical features and read all reviews.

Best Elliptical for Home Use - Reviews and Ratings via @Flashissue
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Palm Springs 2 in 1 Elliptical Cross Trainer & Exercise Bike
There are dozens of brands and styles of exercise equipment on the market and most cost way more than this Palm Springs 2 in 1 ...
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What Is the Difference Between an Elliptical & a Cross Trainer? : Shaping Up
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Exerpeutic Magnetic Elliptical with Pulse
It is an amazing elliptical (this coming from someone who has done over 2 years collectively of OT with ellipticals), in that ...
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Body Rider BRD2000 Elliptical Trainer with Seat
This is a pretty good little piece of equipment. For the money, you probably can't beat it. I've been using it for a few weeks, ...
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Body Champ BRM3671 Cardio Dual Elliptical Trainer
It took me at least a full month of searching to find a machine small enough for my home (we are fulltime RVers), and one that ...
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Schwinn A40 Elliptical Trainer
This elliptical to me was the perfect choice because most ellipticals only have the legs attached independently to the wheel. ...
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Personal Fitness & Health : How Elliptical Machines Work
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Tuesday, November 5, 2013

How To Teach Your Toddler to Ride a Bike WITHOUT Training Wheels

This is really cool. If you've been trying to teach your toddler to ride a bike and are frustrated with the whole training wheels concept, then you totally need to get a great toddler balance bike.

The first step to learning to ride a bike is not pedaling..and it's not steering or learning to use the brakes, either.

It's all about BALANCE - and confidence.

Balance bikes don't have pedals. That might sound counter-intuitive for learning to ride a bike, but you should see how well these balance training bicycles work... and how much kids LOVE their balance bikes.

See full list on Listly

Here's a big list of web pages and stuff I've looked at today while learning about these bicycles and finding the best balance bikes for kids. Both of my grandkids are at the perfect age to start learning to ride a bike so these look like a PERFECT Christmas gift from me this year.

See full list on Listly

Best Balance Bikes for Toddlers 2013 - 2014