Every 9 Seconds A Child Drops Out of School
August 18 2011, 0 Comments

Yes, you read it correctly, every 9 seconds.  This statement impacted me at this specific point in my life because, in less than three weeks, my 5-year old son will commence his twenty-year educational journey by starting Kindergarten.  My husband and I have high hopes for both of our boys.  We have already started indoctrinating them with lofty goals, all of which exceed post graduate studies.  But when I read that statistic, it made me think of my sons' classmates.  The ones that may not [...]

Back to College Clip
August 11 2011, 0 Comments

Last night, FrugalPhillyMom and I were on NBC 10 doing Back to School and Back to College Segments. We both had some really great stuff. Check it out: View more videos at: http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com. //

Back 2 College Sneak Peek - NBC 10 Philadelphia
August 10 2011, 0 Comments

Are you sending one of your older kids off (or back) to college?  Here is a sneak peak of some products that I am taking on NBC 10 Philadelphia this evening: Dorm rooms and college apartments are not known for being spacious, so you must consolidate when possible.  That is why the iHome iA17WZC App-enhanced Color Changing Stereo FM Alarm Clock Radio for iPhone/iPod is the perfect choice for students. It charges while playing the iPhone or iPod, tells you the weather, syncs with iHome + R [...]

Newsletter - In Celebration of World Breastfeeding Month
August 01 2011, 0 Comments

If you aren't on our email list, you should definitely join.  I send out a newsletter maybe 3 times per year (should be 4, but I am a mom trying to do it all).  Its filled with great information and sometimes even has a coupon code in it!  If you are into QR Codes, here is the newsletter code: If you are into urls, here it is:  http://eepurl.com/e2T5E From there you can sign up for the newsletter, only if you want to :)

Great Products to Splurge on This Summer
July 14 2011, 0 Comments

In case you missed it, here was the NBC Summer Splurge Segment that I did yesterday on NBC 10 Philadelphia: View more videos at: http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com. The photo gallery is just as good! I didn't mention that I was giving away a S'well water bottle and 3 packs of Toweligators, but I am. Make sure that you enter. // //

WIN a S'well Water Bottle (As Seen on NBC Philadelphia)
July 13 2011, 9 Comments

Yes, S'well was lovely enough to offer a water bottle to giveaway.  Wanna enjoy wine on the beach?  It says cold for 24 hrs.  Not that you'll be out there that long.  Here is your chance to win your very own S'well water bottle.  I reviewed it earlier this week, so you are welcome to read more about S'well there. How to enter (Mandatory): Visit S'well and tell me why their bottle is far more fabulous than the other brands out there (or you can tell me which fabulous color you [...]

WIN THREE 2-Packs of Toweligators (As Seen on NBC Philadelphia)
July 13 2011, 2 Comments

You saw how amazingly cool the Toweligators were and now you must have them!  (Wondering what a Toweligator is?)  I UNDERSTAND!  Here is how you win: How to enter (Mandatory): Visit Toweligator (watch the video while you are there.  Its too cute) and tell me HOW you will use them.  Will you hang your suit on the balcony at the hotel?  Perhaps to clamp your beach blanket to the sand?  Include your name and your e-mail address and enter BELOW. Increase your chances wit [...]

NBC Philadelphia Summer Splurges
July 11 2011, 0 Comments

On Wednesday, July 13th, I will be hitting NBC Philadelphia's Consumer Watch with Tracy Davidson to give my picks for the summer.  Here is a sneak peek: Wishbone Balance Bike - $249.95 This is actually 3-Bikes-In-1 and can be used for children ages 1 through 5.  Made in New Zealand with a sustainable design (out of wood).  Starts out as a three wheeled bike and eventually converts into a two wheeled balance/running bike.  Balance bikes are the hottest thing out there now for kids [...]

5 Funny Pregnancy T-Shirts
July 07 2011, 0 Comments

I love snarky shirts. � A shirt answers the question, "are you going natural?" - Belly 9 - $36 � Love this catchy comeback to all of the honor roll student bumper stickers - Baby Brewing - $28 � This is a great one to wear before your bump "pops" - Leave Me Be - $18 I'm still not over the story of the stillborn baby who's placenta was placed in the ground as the family planted a fruit tree...and how they celebrate the baby's birthday annually - Evil Genius Tees - [...]

Diastasis Rehab Splint - Now Available in Size Extra Large
July 06 2011, 0 Comments

Having a diastasis can be an embarrassing and painful condition that both men and woman go through.  In the case of women, it can cause you to look like you are still pregnant, give the appearance of an enlarged midsection and cause painful back aches.  Thankfully, Julie Tupler recognized that women of larger sizes need her Diastasis Rehab program as well as men and she created an Extra Large sized splint.  This new splint is for a waist measurement of 40 to 53 inches (measuring at the belly [...]