A cup of coffee is a cup of coffee. You buy a bag, maybe whatever is on sale, or maybe you have a special kind of brew that you gravitate towards. Some of us might even be brand loyal. These days a pound of coffee easily costs $7. What if part of that $7 could [...]
{This is a guest post brought to you by one of our favorite bike riders.} I love my bike. It’s a serious problem. As a kid, I lived on my bike. I used to pretend the mailbox was a gas station where you could “purchase” 20 rotations of the pedals to ride around the neighborhood [...]
by Jane on May 13, 2011
For weeks after I had gotten a product sample of Wet Ones antibacterial wipes, I kept forgetting to put the Handi-Wipes travel kit in my diaper bag. Then, I would have a thought when I was out–I wish I had my antibacterial wipes for…. Wiping off hands as well as the Potette at an outdoor [...]
by Jane on May 12, 2011
Since having a child, as many of you, I have had a variety of experiences from the disgusting to the unbelieveable to the sublime and enlightening. As I was reflecting on mother’s day this week, I realized that my relationships with mom friends I have forged along the way have been my lifeline. As grateful [...]
A few weeks ago I attended the Getting Gorgeous event in NYC. The expo hall was buzzing with cool displays and interesting products but my eyes kept going to the mannequins in swimsuits. It was a brisk day in the Northeast and I was feeling less than beach body so the vibrant colors of the [...]
Did you miss out on Ben & Jerry’s free cone day a month ago? Well, you’re in luck. You can enjoy a free ice cream cone over at your local Häagen-Dazs location today! Bonus fact: Did you know that Häagen-Dazs are two totally made up words, created to sound Scandinavian to Americans?
Get out your brooms, and check under your kid’s bed, because it’s Clean Up Your Room Day! If anyone gives you backtalk about pitching in, let them know it’s their obligation to celebrate with you (as long as they clean up after themselves). I’d consider myself messy, but not dirty. I like to shove things [...]
If you are anywhere near Philadelphia this Saturday afternoon you need to stop by the Philadelphia Zoo and check out Cradle to Crayons 1st Annual Spring Greening Fundraiser to help local kids and the planet. Bring donations for children and be granted admission to the zoo for $7 (and that will include a beverage, a [...]
Just because your pup’s a paw short or your fine feathered friend can’t fly, doesn’t mean they aren’t the most snuggleable pets on the planet. Do you have a specially-abled pet? Celebrate them in the comments!
Too much preening got you all choked up? Let the fur fly, because today is hairball awareness day!