Storage Ottomans are Great for Small Houses

My house has a secret. By night, when the kids are in bed, the toys get put away and everyone (including the dog) gathers in the living room for a nice glass of Merlot and a foot-up rest. But by day, Behold! It’s SUPER-OTTOMAN, complete with hidey-compartments and piled high with toys! This little gem is none other...

Four television shows that can change a mom’s life

I’m not a big TV watcher. In fact, up until I got my Digital Video Recorder (DVR), I only used my television at all to watch movies. Once I had my DVR up and running, I could happily watch a show during what I love to call my “quiet time” – 7AM on the couch with a steaming cup of Colombian coffee. There are...

eBay spelling mistakes can save you big bucks!

Let’s face it, we are busy moms, so we don’t have a whole lot of time to bid on things on eBay. I’m more of a “Buy it now” kind of gal; usually it still saves me WAY more money than if I had bought it new. Besides, I’m also a stresser; I don’t need the extra worry of seeing people outbid me...

Get your own wireless weather station – it’s affordable and fun!

Every morning when I’m at my kitchen pouring coffee, I can glance over and see a few key pieces of information I need to start my day: The indoor temperature The outdoor temperature/humidity What kind of layers I need to wear It’s all thanks to my wireless weather station – a small kitchen gadget I can’t...

Use Jott to organize your life from anywhere

It’s June 4, about 12:45PM. I am at a friend’s house, and she mentions something that reminds me of a task I need to accomplish. I whip out my cell phone, and hit speed dial #3. The phone answers after one ring. Voice: “Who do you want to Jott?” Me: “Myself”. Voice: “Got it.” Me:...