When I first started this site, I had no idea that there was this whole movement of “mommy bloggers” out there writing blogs and reviewing products. I actually originally started What’s That Smell? as more of a parenting and work-at-home-mom advice site with a totally different name and not even on a blog platform. I [...]
Let’s not even talk about the fact that this is my favorite shirt of all time. It is easily 10 years old, has a couple of holes in it and is shredding at the sleeves. It is a dull grey that is flattering to NO ONE. But…it says Tracy’s Karate on the back and THAT [...]
THIS GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED AND COMMENTS ARE CLOSED The winner is: Jacob #29 I liked the Smokey and the Bandit. Made me laugh! Posted on January 31st, 2009 at 2:39 pm It’s almost Valentines day and to celebrate it, Netflix is hosting a “Greatest Kiss Challenge” where they challenge you to find your favorite movie [...]
Scholastic is honoring mommy bloggers with their first-ever “Best Mommy Blogger” awards! Between now and February 13th, you can nominate your favorite mom blogs (hopefully we are one of them) and then starting on February 23rd you will be able to vote for the finalists. You can nominate as many blogs as you want as [...]
We have begun a new era in the U.S. in 2009. We have new leadership and a renewed hope for repairing the many aspects of our country, our economy and our communities that have taken such a beating lately. Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes has a new campaign to help empower us to take steps towards improving [...]
Overheard, at our house: Olivia: “Michael, you are so thin!” Michael (indignantly): “No, I’m not! I’m thick!” Yes, he’s sticking his head inside a giant drum while Don bangs on it. Res ipsa loquitur
THIS GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED AND COMMENTS ARE CLOSED The winner is: Ursula #26 January 28th, 2009 at 9:28 am Protect-A-Bed is an easy way to help those who suffer from allergies and help them get a good night’s sleep! (please note that this is a continuation of the original giveaway posted here: You do not [...]
I want to go to Blogher ’09. There, I said it. I want to be able to post this banner on my sidebar: But I can’t afford it. No way, no how. And I’m beginning to see some bloggers getting sponsors to pay their entire way to Blogher and so I must admit that I’m [...]
Have a preschooler? Looking for help with teaching the ABC’s or reading? Just want to hear some catchy tunes and your kids laugh? You need to check out Starfall! Starfall is a FREE website that has loads of activities, both online and printable, to help kids learn to read. Starfall has four levels of instruction. [...]
Mimi posted this and it looked like fun! (TAG! YOU ARE IT! Copy and post this on your blog ASAP!) What is this? Well, you’re supposed to bold the things you’ve done so readers can find out how you’ve led an awesome life so far. Here’s what I have done in bold… 1. Started your [...]