This is truly something that I am an expert in.  I have to tend to atleast two cuts, scrapes or boo-boos a day.  In my purse I carry my keys, wallet, bandages and a tube of Neosporin with pain releaver.  It is the one and only medicine that my children ask for.  Neosporin is not only a great antibiotic but it also helps the injury heal faster.  When my youngest had to h...

Ironing is not one of my favorite household duties.  I always try to find clothes that not only look good, fit, are inexpensive but that also do not require ironing.  As a matter of fact, I do not actually own an iron.  So, when I do have the need to press out some wrinkles, I have to borrow my sisters' iron.She is a perfectionist and she loves to shop so as far as irons go, ...

I just finished a wonderful novel by Nicholas Sparks entitled The Guardian.  I have read and enjoyed all the novels he has written so far but I think that this is one of the best.In my opinion, I truly enjoyed how Mr. Sparks keeps the main theme of love story at the top.  There is also the underlying them of suspense that took the form of a maniac that will not stop at anthi...

I have two sons ages 8 and 5.  They both adore playing on the computer.  I am constantly trying to find games and activities to not only help them learn but also that are fun and interesting.  Recently, I went to the store and found a CD that grabbed my attention.  It is called Freddi Fish 4 "The Case of The Hogfish Rustlers of Briny Gulch."  The ages that thi...

I hate dirty jewelry.  I think jewelry should shine and sparkle.  It should grab people's attention.  It should bring beauty to the owner.I do not have a lot of "good" jewelry so what I do have I want to make sure it is clean and not damaged.  I tried the Gem and Jewelry Cleaner from Reeds Jewelers and was very impressed.  Not only did it clean my gold rin...

My children just love the book More Jokes for Children written by Marguerite Kohl and Frederica Young.  The jokes are simple and are humorous especially for younger children ages 5 to 8.  The jokes are funny because most of them are just locigal.  The jokes are in different catagories such as  knock-knock jokes, funny signs, rhymes and classroom stories. One of the authors, ...

The Broker by John Grisham is amazing!  I truly enjoyed the adventure.  The ending was great but when I got to the last page, I was truly disappointed.  I wanted it to go on and on.The Broker has everything.  A main character that is mysterious.  He has done something illegal but the reader still can not help but hope that he comes out on top in the end.  Also, the...

I have been a two pack a day smoker for the last 28 years.  I have a smoker's cough and a serious desire to stop this nasty habit.  I have tried different aids to help me quit that would decrease the overpowering desire for just one more dragg.  Alot of the products out there that are sold over-the-counter and by perscription have many different negative s...

I love my dogs!  They can tend to drive one crazy though.  They have gotten into the habit of having an after-dinner snack along with the kids.  My mutt will eat anything and truly appreciates it.  My collie is extremely picky.  I have tried many different treats and biscuits but she will either try it once or twice and then turn her nose up to it or not try it at all.&...

Since starting my own business, I have had to purchase all the office equipment that I would be needing.  This can get to be very expensive.  I love shopping at Office Depot because I can always find their brand name items for less.  For example, the calculator that I got from there was economical, solar powered and had large buttons.  It is pretty basic and does not include...

My eight-year-old son is very restless.  He would rather be outside playing ball with the dog than doing "anything" inside.  I have tried many different things to help him to learn how to sit and concentrate.Finally, Yu-Gi-Oh cards.  He first became interested when he watched the Yu-Gi-Oh cartoon.  That was approximately a year ago and 486 cards ago.  He now s...

I have always tried to impress upon my children my love of reading and good quality books.  For my son's fifth birthday, my sister presented him with a wonderful collection of eight books entitled, "Stories to Grow On!"  The memories started flooding back of my childhood as I read through the titles, The Fisherman and His Wife," "Stone Soup," "King Mi...

Little Critter, the main character of the Mercer Mayer's series is a great little boy.  He goes into town with his grandfather to buy a new suit.  They have a wonderful adventure and return home to surprise his mother with their purchase.My children never get tired of Litter Critter and his antics.  He is a cute little hairy guy who is about four or five years old. ...

I am definitely not good at setting up electronics or reading directions.  Therefore, I was pleasantly surprised when I actually bought the Sylvania DVD player, brought it home and hooked it up in about 10 minutes.  A couple of months after we bought it, we moved.  The poor DVD player was dropped in the driveway by my eight-year-old and then misplaced in the cold, damp garage for...

"Shrek 2" is truly a movie that can be enjoyed by the whole family.  I love this movie almost as much as my children.  It is so funny.The main characters all carry the voices of some wonderfully talented actors such as Mike Meyers, Cameron Diaz, Eddie Murphy, Antonio Banderas and Julie Andrews. The animation and color is beautifully done.  The length of the movie is 1 h...

"Over The Hedge" is one of my five-year-old son's favorite movies.  He has to watch it atleast once a week.  I don't mind though because it is hilarious.The story is centered around the antics of a small group of animals that include a turtle, skunk and squirel that have just woken up from hibernation.  They soon realize that their forest has been turned into a ...

With five children, one husband, two parents and two dogs, I have to work very hard to keep our home clean and smelling good.  I also have to be careful when it comes to candles and fire.  There is a lot of action going on in my house especially since four of my children are boys that are always running, jumping and moving.  I love the relaxation and scent that comes from candles...

Everyone that has an infant or has taken care of an infant knows what a horrible and irritating thing diaper rash can be.  It can just appear out of nowhere no matter how clean and dry you keep your child.  Balmex works wonderful on this.  It coats well and stays on not only shielding the raw area but also soothing and healing.  Usually, within hours there is improvement and...

I am not a tool person.  Yes, I can swing a hammer but not great with electrical tools.  My husband works very hard and I hate to ask him to keep working when he gets home.  I am very impatient though and when I got new curtains to put up in the windows I wanted it done now.  So, I decided to do it myself.For my husband's birthday his brother bought him a Black and ...