When my mother-in-law volunteered to buy me a new video baby monitor when my second child was born, I hesitated for about half a second.  I then jumped online to research what types were available and found this Bebe Sounds unit that features 2 seperate cameras that allows you to watch over two seperate areas.  The receiver has the ability to toggle back and forth between the two came...

With my first pregnancy, I rented a fetal doppler so that i could hear the baby's heartbeat at home, between doctor visits.  After some searching around, I discovered that for less than what i would have to pay to rent, i could actually OWN my own doppler, like they use in the doctor's office.  So for my second pregnancy, we bought one!The Contec is a small handheld doppler.&n...

Once our second child had arrived and quickly began to outgrow her bassinett, my husband and i went on a search for a toddler bed.  We found a cute, simple bed at Ikea: the Sniglar.  Ikea makes sturdy furniture, inexpensive, and durable.  I thought we had hit the jackpot.  We brought the bed home and assembled it for our daughter.  She actually "helped." ...

I have 2 kids, 3 dogs, a cat and a husband.  My furniture MUST be durable, and preferrably washable.  We searched for the right loveseat for our playroom/den and finally found this at Ikea.  We were able to choose from several slip covers to get the perfect look for our space.  We chose denim.  The cover comes off and can be washed, thank goodness.  I am looking fo...

I am a "low maintenance" kind of girl so I don't go out for manicures very often. My MIL bought me this manicure/buffer set on a whim one day.  I love being able to have nice "polished" nails without waiting for them to dry, and it lasts over a week.  The kit comes with an emery board, a 3 step nail buffer, cuticle conditioner, and hand cream. I typic...

Those of you with toddlers understand the "quest for the perfect sippy cup."  I found mine today!  The Nalgene Toddler Grip-n-Gulp is a BPA free, leak proof, cute, easy to clean, sippy cup!  The translucent bottle holds 12 ounces.  The size and shape make it perfect for little hands to hold onto.  There is a loop at the top, which I have already found is usefu...

Most parents would try anything to keep their child from being in pain.  So, in a quest to solve my child's teething issues, I ran across these 100% natural teething drops.  The dropper is made into the cap, which is handy.  I would say that these drops are "ok."  They seem to work for a few minutes, but it doesn't last the 2 hours between doses. ...

I have pets (a lot of pets) and kids.  Sweeping and using the basic swiffer was taking up a LARGE portion of my time since both had to be repeated several times a day.  I invested in the Swiffer Sweeper Vac and i am IN LOVE.  The ads show this item being used like the basic swiffer, and then turn on the vac for "big stuff" but i run the vac the entire time i am running ...

So, I realize that having a formula mixer might sound like the epitomy of laziness.  How hard is it to shake up a bottle?  I picked up this gadget on a whim, but I have to say that I love it!  I usually put the formula in the bottle first, pour water in next, and then mix it with this tiny blender.  In just a couple of quick seconds, the formula is totally mixed, with m...

I have a new favorite pair of jeans.  I picked up this pair on clearance at Old Navy.  I think they have made some changes in how their clothes fit.  I remember not being able to get a jean that fit me just right, but these hit the mark!  These jeans have a nice classic fit. The style is a traditional five pocket, straight leg, trouser with a little flare by h...

Over the river and through the woods, to grandmothers house we go!  That would be my husband and I, our two daughters, and three dogs PLUS all the gear that each of us requires.  Then add in holiday gifts for everyone, and that is one PACKED car.  We decided to invest in a Thule carrier.  What a fabulous purchase.  First of all, the installation was pretty simple. ...

Winter is coming!  So is hunting season.  I am always worried about our pups when we are out for a walk.  Even though I always keep them leashed, I am concerned that IF one got away from me, that a hunter might mistakenly take aim at them.   There are many coats on the market specifically marketed for this purpose, but they can be expensive.  I ran across these red...

This garage was purchased as a place to store an extra car.  We had researched online and tried to find the best deal that we could, and finally settled on the $300 price at BJ's wholesale. The 24X12 size is very spacious.  The tarp is heavy duty.  I have no fear about this tarp weathering well.  It took approximately 9 man hours to construct this garage.  The direc...

After moving from the south to New England, I needed help adapting to no central a/c.  We bought several of these fans to place throughout our home.  They have done a great job.  There are only a few short weeks in the summer that window a/c units are actually needed.  The rest of the time, these fans work wonderfully.The units are dual fan, enegry saving, and simple to inst...

There are few occassions that warrant heralding like the birth of a child. These announcements were the perfect way for us to introduce our little ones to our friends and family.  The announcements are printed on a heavy cardstock, supplied with matching envelopes.  You can also get note cards that match your announcements.  We ordered those as well to use as thank you notes.&nbs...

Between visiting with my family, and visiting with my in-laws, we spend a fair amount of time travelling and sleeping in hotels.  I wasn't comfortable with my nearly 3 year old sleeping in a full size bed in the hotels, or at a relative's house.  She is still in a toddler bed at home, so I wanted something lower to the ground for her to sleep on.  I found this travel cot ...

I use my multi-function MP830 primarily for printing photos for scrapbooking.  I love it.  The print quality is excellent, it is VERY fast. I love that the paper tray is easy to adjust to hold smaller size papers, instead of having to print on larger sheets and cut down.  The scanning is also easy.  I don't really use the fax option, but everything el...

The all in one pregnancy diary by the authors of What to Expect When You're Expecting is a very cool journal to use to keep track of all the little things that happen during a pregnancy that a year from now you will be struggling to remember.  The layout is very easy to follow.  The first section is the "pregnancy journal" set up to cover each week.  You have a dail...

THIS GAME IS RATED "E" FOR EVERYONE.   Cubis 2 is a 3-D puzzle style video game.  The objective is to eliminate as many blocks from the board as possible in the alloted time.  Blocks are removed by making a link of 3 or more of the same color.  There are special "star" blocks that need to be removed in order to prevent a penalty. ...

The Streetpilot i5 is my first GPS unit, so i would not consider myself an expert, but i do enjoy having the unit.  Most times, it is accurate.  You are able to store frequent destinations in your "favorites." To guide your way home, is a simple 2 pushes of the wheel.   Pros:   This particular GPS has the wheel as the tool to navigate the menus.  I t...