Staying Healthy AND Clean This School Year!

Kids are dirty people. Boys are the worst, at least mine are. They have to touch everything! The trash cans in the parking lot, the gum on the asphalt, the tires on the car…EVERYTHING! And meal times? Forgetaboutit… I am constantly trying to keep their hands (and feet) clean and honestly I can’t even focus … Read more

Laminate for Life

I have always been a lover of all things laminated. I don’t know what it is about that smooth, plasticky feel, but I loves it. In the past I have taken things to our local print/copy shop to get laminating done, but now I can do it at home! 

I recently got to try out this Fellowes Saturn2 95 Laminator and I am hooked. Oh, the possibilities!  School papers and projects, office organization, file folder games, quiet time activities…egads!

As a mom with young kids, I particularly appreciate a few of the features of this machine.

  1. HeatGuard Technology consisting of double-walled insulation that keeps heat inside – comfortable to touch and safe for children.
  2. Power button turns the machine on to the cold lamination setting.
The machine is compact but large enough to fit letter size documents AND there are special settings for different laminating materials to ensure the best possible quality, strength, and protection. I can leave it out on the table or tuck it away in a drawer so storage is no problem.
After determining the Saturn2 95’s lovable qualities, I was ready to get to work!

Drawer Liners

My first project was making some drawer liners. I cut a piece of scrapbook paper down to fit the drawer, laminated it, and slipped it inside this drawer. When it gets a little dusty or gunky, I can pull out the laminated sheet of paper, wipe with a damp rag, and put it back. And it’s so cute!

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McCormick Great Spring Flavors Baking Contest

My spice cupboard is overflowing with little jars, most of them McCormick, so I’m thrilled to spread the word about McCormick’s Great Spring Flavors Baking Contest! Click here to read the official rules, but basically you can participate by following McCormick on Pinterest and making one of their recipes and posting pictures of your beautiful … Read more

Are You a Shopper in Panic?

It’s not that I procrastinate. I don’t. Procrastination is not one of my many weaknesses, it’s that (like all of you) I just have so much to do all the time. I’m forever dealing with the most urgent crisis so everything feels terribly last minute. Especially holiday shopping. Not being on top of my holiday … Read more

Neutrogena Wet Skin Sunscreen

{I wrote this review while participating in a blog tour campaign by Mom Central Consulting on behalf of Neutrogena and received sunscreen and other Neutrogena products as a thank you for my participation.} Sunscreen can be a huge pain, especially if it’s oily and stinky. I got to try out the new Neutrogena helioplex broad … Read more