Mommin' It Up!

May 16, 2013June 2, 2013

Review: Disney iHome Speakers

We have a couple superhero fans in our house these days, so I was excited about the chance to review the iHome/Disney Hulk wireless speakers.

Actually, since I’ll never have the opportunity to use the things (my kids have an elaborate schedule of ownership, and it doesn’t include me), I asked Kate to review it for me.

Here’s what she had to say:

I think the Disney/iHome speaker is great. I would usually turn the iPad on full volume and when I wanted to dance, jump around, and sing, it wasn’t enough. The new speaker makes it perfect. I’ve only had it for about 45 minutes and I already know it’s awesome!

Mama said that it was for my brother and me, but I think it was obvious that it would be mine. I really have been enjoying it. The speaker is really awesome. I’m listening to it now. I really like it. I think you would too!

And there you have it 😉

May 16, 2013

I’m glad I’m not writing this from the slammer.

This sign could use some punctuation, but it cracked me up!

I’m writing this post today because it’s been a while since I’ve had a good public flogging, and, frankly, I deserve it.

Tuesday, I ran up to the bookstore on my lunch hour, looking for a graduation present for a friend. I couldn’t find what I needed, so on my way back to my office – in my car, behind the wheel – I searched Amazon for it on my phone.

And then I sailed through a red light, without so much as pausing. I was 3/4 of the way through the intersection before it even registered.

I couldn’t believe I had done something so dumb, and as soon as I got back to my office I confessed my sins. Without missing a beat, my co-worker replied, “And the line of preschoolers you mowed over? They’re all ok?”

It would have been funny if it wasn’t so… possible. The light I went through is quite possibly the busiest intersection, pedestrian-wise, in town. It’s also about, oh, 300 yards from Sam’s school.

Fortunately I didn’t hit anyone and no one hit me, but my God, it could have been bad. Really, really, life-changing-ly (how do you like that word?) bad.

So, I’m going to knock that shark off, like, immediately.

I promise to never shop on Amazon while driving ever again. Ever.

But seriously, it’s time for me to reevaluate my choices, so tell me – what cell phone safety rules to do you follow? Do you make calls? Answer them? Shut your phone off all together?

May 15, 2013

Join me for a Neutrogena Twitter Party!

Hi everyone! Tomorrow I’m co-hosting a twitter party about skin care for Neutrogena, and you’re invited!

Join dermatologist Dr. Doris Day and Neutrogena, the number one dermatologist-recommended skincare brand, for a Twitter party to discuss how you can do some “spring cleaning” for your skin, the importance of daily facial cleansing, and the best products to help you during the seasonal change.

Dr. Doris Day will be joining us for the party and sharing her tips and expertise and answering your skincare questions.

The twitter party is tomorrow, May 16, at 12:00 noon EST! Join in by following/using #NTGDERM. You can see the details and RSVP via this Twtvite: http://twtvite.com/NTGDERM

But what’s a twitter party without prizes?? Throughout the party, we will be giving away prize baskets with Dr. Day’s favorite Neutrogena skincare products, including:

Pore Refining Daily Cleanser
Pore Refining Toner
Pore Refining Exfoliating Cleanser
Deep Clean Long-Last Shine Control Cleanser/Mask
Oil-Free Moisture Broad Spectrum SPF 35
Ultra Gentle Daily Cleanser

The party will be hosted by the lovely ladies at The Motherhood – make sure to follow them! @theMotherhood, @CooperMunroe, @EmilyMcKhann. I’ll be co-hosting along with a number of other bloggers.

Hope to “see” you there!

For more information on skin care from Neutrogena, check out the Neutrogena Expert Center: http://bit.ly/15HXMdn

Disclosure: I’m being compensated for my time, but my opinions and goofy Tweets are all my own.