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                                  The thought of getting a nook has ran thru my mind several times but I always just think I will grab a hardback book or read a book on my iPhone, so I never took the plunge of getting a tablet! Staples contacted me to do a review on a tablet and I got so excited! Not sure about you all but often times when I grab a hardback book I want to read at night while the kids are asleep ( in my bed of course) but I don't want to turn a light on, so on this nook I received it actually is a Nook simple touch with a  glow light, PERFECT! The Nook simple touch is just the perfect size, small enough to throw into a bag or carry with you yet the perfect size for reading. It is slim and sleek, perfection! I also like that it is just an e-reader, it is simply to read. You won't get distracted by wanting to g...

I was recently contacted by a company that is recommending and promoting a new product recommended for families to enhance safety for children, which I am always looking for ways to do so. SANUS and Safe Kids Worldwide Launch TV Safety Initiative For many Americans, a flat panel TV is a great way to enjoy family time and entertainment.  However, most parents are unaware of the safety risks that flat panel TVs pose for kids.  Due to increasing size and new ultra thin designs, today’s flat panel TVs can easily tip over when bumped or pulled, toppling off of furniture and causing injury or even death.                                                                 ...

It is very important to always have a first aid kit available in your house and your car as you never know when an accident may arise! Please find below a compiled list of top five items that should be an immediate addition into your family’s first aid kit to ensure safety. Every kit should keep the basics of: butterfly sutures, gauze, floss or fishing string, surgical tape, adhesive dressing, etc. but it’s time to revamp the technology in a medical kit to ensure family and those around you safety.   If you haven’t yet, add these necessities to your first aid kit to guarantee you have everything covered:   CPR GUIDE When treating someone with an injury, it is common for caregivers to panic and forget all of their basic CPR and first aid training. Have a pocket guide that will refresh you. CPR BARRIERS When doing CPR on someone other than your loved ones, it is a very good idea to use a CPR One-Way Valve barrier, and you can purchase the face valves or the higher end versions t...

Trends in Decorating: Simple Ways to Transform Your Child’s Bedroom For some, decorating your child’s bedroom can be a daunting task – and an expensive one. But to create a designer look, you don’t have to have loads of cash sitting around. In an effort to save money in the long run, many parents are decorating children’s bedrooms with core furniture and pieces that can last throughout the various stages of life, from baby to school-age kiddo to tween to teenager. That doesn’t mean the bedroom looks the same the entire time – in fact, far from it. By using the following decorating tools, parents can makeover their children’s rooms without breaking the bank:   ·          Paint : Nothing transforms a room more quickly than a new coat of paint in some fresh color. The color of a room’s walls can make the room calm or full of energy, depending on its tone and vibrancy. And the best part about paint is it can be relatively inexpensive and you h...

Each year as Father's Day starts approaching I start thinking about the perfect gift for My Dad and my Husband as it takes me awhile to come up with the perfect gift for two wonderful Father's! I start thinking of things that each of them may like.... My husband may like a round of golf, a new golf shirt, new shoes, or maybe workout clothes. My dad may like a new shirt, a sun hat, a new pair of sandals, or maybe some new cologne? I will say I always try to do something special and personalized for my husband and my dad. For my husband I sometimes print a picture of our two boys, make a picture book, or this year I am thinking a photo card. I try to do the same for my dad as well. I have recently been browsing the web and I have found a wonderful site that has awesome personalized cards, Treat .  These cards that treat has to offer are so much more than the greeting card you will find at Wal-Mart, they are so much more personal! Not only does Treat have awesome ...

I am always looking on ETSY for new shops and new items and an ETSY shop called Thread Mama Embroidery caught my eye! She has the most adorable pillow cases that are just too cute!! Melanie sent me an adorable pillow case for Brody. It has his name on it with a basketball and he loves it! She did a beautiful job and the pillow case goes perfect on his bed! A little bit more about Melanie and her shop.... Hello, and welcome to Thread Mama Embroidery! I'm Melanie, a Mom & Grandma, married to the love of my life for over 40 years. I have 50+ years of sewing experience, and I want everything I sew to be as special as the person receiving it. I especially love creating with embroidery to make very special personalized gifts. I am now retired from nursing and have more time for my hobby (when not spending time with family and friends). Thanks so much for stopping by! Please drop me a line - I'd love to hear from you. Head on over and check out Melanie's shop Thread Mam...

I am still here! Who ever thought that moving 2 hours away with two kids would be such a big deal? :) We are finally settled into our new home and making it ours! Once I get thins organized and decorated I may just show a few pictures! I also hope to start blogging more once I get things just the way I want them in the new house!! I do have an awesome ETSY shop to tell you all about and a great giveaway!!!!! As you probably know by now I love all things personalized! If you can monogram it, do it! The bigger the monogram the better! I am always searching on ETSY for cute new monogrammed items and I recently found a shop that I think you all will love! It is actually two shops but they started out with just one, they have recently branched out and have two now! Darlene and Cory are the owners of these two shops and they are wonderful to work with! Darlene owns EmbellishThisLLC and Cory's is Embellishthis2.  Embellish This LLC is a family owned and operated embroidery and decorativ...