My mother-in-law got this phone for me for Christmas because she always worries when I'm driving on the highway (Pray For Me, I Drive 93). I've been putting off getting a phone for quite some time now due to the fact that plans are so expensive even when bundled, I'd have to pay a large amount of money as a deposit that I'd never get back because I have no credit history, and I ...

How many of you ladies have the same problem with hair remove creams that I do? I'm not allergic to the stuff, but every time I bust out the bottle of Nair I end up with horrible patches of hives all over my legs! Instead, I was relegated to the world of shaving, constantly dreading the next nick or cut. There was always the option of waxing, but I'm a complete wimp and couldn't fin...

Wow. Just wow. When I moved to Montana I'd never heard of Green Tea ice cream. I was introduced to a local ice cream shop that everyone I knew enjoyed. One thing they had that initially wierded me out was green tea ice cream. I didn't think it would be that enjoyable, but I tried some from my then-boyfriend's bowl and instantly fell in love.Two years later my now-husband and I go ou...

This chewy bar makes a good companion to coffee while out with friends on Open Mic Night. Not only that, but it's great for backpacking trips, school lunches, breakfast, babies and more! Yes, I did say babies. Not only are they made of good-for-you ingredients, but they taste great, too! My son chomped away at his Banana bar like a champ and tried eating my Cranberry one when his was gone. ...

Why is Jones Soda in the Novelty Gift section? Because it makes a totally awesome novelty gift, that's why! For anyone who hasn't heard of this brand, it's a  pure cane sugar soda in a glass bottle. You can get normal flavors like Cream Soda or Root Bear, but Jones is most notably known for making less-conventional flavors like Fufu Berry or Strawberry Lime. (There are more fla...

When I was getting ready to start my son on solid foods I wasn't thinking about if he liked Cars or Thomas the Train better. Instead I was looking specifically for something cost effective that could do one job: help me transfer food from a bowl to my son's mouth.When looking at the pegs of flatware at the store (they were mixed in with the bowls, sippy cups, cups, bibs, etc.) I just co...

Now that my son has mastered eating from a spoon he decided to move on to a new challenge: drinking from a cup.Just like a lot of other mothers, I'm not inlcined to let him drink from a regular cup due to the spill and mess factors. Instead, I decided to get some sippy cups.My big draw with the Take-N-Toss products is that they're cost effective for me because they're meant to be to...

Just like with the other Take-N-Toss products, this is a product that's meant to be durable and sturdy enough to reuse but also cheap enough to toss when needed.I'm one of those mothers who's really into making homemade mush for her baby. The big problem with this method of feeding is that you either make small amounts every time you feed your baby or you make large amounts and need...

My husband ordered this for me through his work's incentive program, though I have found it online using Google search. I was excited when we received this today because my kitchen has next to no counter space (and what we do have is used up by just a few small appliances). Up until now I have been using the top of our chest freezer as extra space, but sometimes that just won't do. ...

First of all, let me tell you that I am in no way a hardcore gamer. I like to play every so often and I'm not too competitive. I don't care too much about graphics or the like. What I like about the Wii is the games. I'm a big Legend of Zelda fan among other older Nintendo titles. I've also gotten into the Trauma Center series. This console is best suited for the non-hardcore g...

I like the concept: ice cubes that conveniently fit through the small hole at the top of a water bottle. Not only that, but a whole bunch of them, ready whenevery you need 'em. Using the tray is simple. You make sure the base is secured to the tubes (or else the water'll leak) and then fill them 3/4 with water. You freeze them, then run the tubes under warm water, remove the base and tu...

Boy oh boy did I learn how active babies can get. And how interested in everything they can be. As soon as my son hit the 6-month mark I realized it was time to get him a play yard or else suffer the consequences (including burned baby hands from the fireplace he so desperately wants to touch!).I began my search with some doubts - I was not liking the play yards I'd seen in the store. They ...

So, being younger and having no established credit, I got "preapproved" mail offers at least three times a week. I thought about it, weighed the pros and cons of a credit card, made a plan for usage, and decided to get a CapitalOne card with the sole purpose of paying bills only to have that balance paid immediately. The idea is simple for people like me: no interest for a year so ...

I can't understand why the professional office suite programs cost so much. Everybody uses them and there's not a whole lot to the concept. Not only that, but the cost of just word processors has been just outside of my budget for quite some time. Which is why I went so long using the generic notepad and wordpad that comes standard in Windows.When I finally had some spare cash I was wil...

"Kill the Monsters - Steal the Treasure - Stab your buddy"That's the game's catchphrase, and boy does it ring true. Anyone who enjoys Magic: The Gathering or Dungeons and Dragons should thoroughly enjoy this game for sure! Each box comes with two sets of cards (Dungeons and Loot) and a set of instructions. Game play is incredibly easy to pick up on and just about anyone over t...

Steve Jackson Games has created yet another totally awesome sit-down-and-play gaming experience. Join the Ninja Burger franchise, whose motto is, "No matter how secure your office, how deep your bunker, how dedicated your guards . . . we deliver your burger in 30 minutes or less" You and your co-workers will deliver tasty burgers undetected while competing for the coveted promotion.Wi...

Soon-to-be first time moms beware! Your world is going to change, and you're not going to know up from down when it happens! But don't worry, there are people who know what you're supposed to be doing! Stephanie Wilder-Taylor has some good firsthand advice for new moms facing the challenge that drives so many of us insane. From dealing with a sleepy baby to the constant nagging advi...

My husband and I get this channel through our DirecTV subscription and we feel that it's an amazingly good deal. This channel is specially made for children aged 6 months to 3 years. Their programming is made up of short educational videos designed in different ways to help develop childrens budding mental and physical development in ways that provide the perfect amount of stimulation....

Well, it's Earth Week and everyone's conscious of what they do that's Earth-friendly. My husband got cornered by a lady while waiting for me to grab some stuff from the vegitable cooler at Costco, and she explained to him about the cleaning products in front of her. They were part of the Green Works line and, seeing as it's Earth Week and I have a 9-month-old, green, natural pro...

So, these looked decent on the shelf. And my sister-in-law had recommended them as a "lifesaver" when I was pregnant. And they were easier on the pocketbook than the two- to three-times-as-expensive sippies. Who knew they'd be so horrible! I'm going to start off with the good. This sippy is easy to clean because it doesn't have a valve. Instead, it relies on physics to kee...