From the monthly archives:

August 2009

My bizarre couch shopping experience

August 30, 2009
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The most bizarre shopping experience I’ve ever had. Hopefully it’ll be worth it. Only time will tell at this point. At least we’re still alive to tell the tale.

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Bounce Dryer Bar

August 29, 2009

Love Bounce Dryer Sheets. Bounce Dryer Bar Not So Much. Not yet anyway. May try it again someday if someone else has better luck with it.

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Camelbak Better Bottle

August 29, 2009
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The idea of it is totally cool, and it’s probably a great product for adults, but I had to stop using it for my son. The sipping mechanism is a neat idea though, and I use it myself on occasion.

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Hampton Bay Recessed Can Light Trim

August 27, 2009
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Product: Hampton Bay Recessed Can Light Trim kit
Purchased at: Local Home Depot store
Price: $6.99
Recommend: Yes
Until about a month ago I didn’t even know that such a thing existed….trim kits for recessed can lights.  Who knew?  Definitely not me.  And I’m a DIYer.  So when I saw these I thought – I have to have these. [...]

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Cutting Boards & Mats

August 27, 2009
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I’d definitely buy the flexible type of cutting mats again…they hold up to tons of abuse, they’re easy to clean AND store, and since they’re color coded they’re probably healthier. And I’d do the ‘green’ recycled type again too, in larger sizes. But steer clear of the Oxo over the sink version. Not enough bang for your buck.

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Melissa & Doug Cutting Food Toy

August 27, 2009
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Some people are huge fans of Melissa & Doug thing. Personally, I think it’s a backlash against all the plastic toys out there. They look prettier, or something to that effect. That’s all well and good in my book. But what it really boils down to for me is that my son enjoys playing with it. So when my son was given this as a gift (along with the Melissa & Doug Pizza Party toy) I was stoked to check them out.

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L.L. Bean Boat and Tote Bag

August 27, 2009
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Chances are, if you’re from New England, you own at least one of these bags. In my case, I own several. Some have long handles, some have short handles, some have zip tops and some are open. I probably own one in every since size they make. In my world they’re totally indispensable.

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Kiehl’s Essence Oils with Roller Ball Applicator – Vanilla

August 27, 2009
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Kiehl’s has done it again. They’ve re-launched their best selling Essence Oils, along with their #1 Lip Balm, but this time they’ve done it with Vanilla. Vanilla fans rejoice!

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Cortaid Poison Ivy Care – Removal Scrub

August 27, 2009
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If you get poison ivy, like me, this one’s a keeper! Don’t waste your money on the more expensive Zanfel. Cortaid does the trick, at less than 1/3rd the price.

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Kid Trax Red Fire Engine

August 27, 2009
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Would I recommend this to friends and family? Probably not. I’d say go for one of the less expensive ones. The bells and whistles on this one really don’t make the extra price worth it in the long run.

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