Monthly Archives: September 2009

Sep. 14th Monday Must-Have: Bird Step Stool

Bird step stool

This handpainted wooden step stool is great for those of us who need a step stool in our kitchen or bathroom but don’t want a big clunky, brightly colored step stool that looks like it is just for the kids (which it probably is in most cases).

The stool is Muted Lime and Turquoise and an Aged Bronze metallic trim. On the top of the stool Red Birds rest on Black tree branches. This stool is a real eye catcher. The stool is lightly distressed and signed. It is 14″ long, 7″ tall and 9 1/4″ wide.

How much? $40
Where to buy: Azure Dandelion

Sept. 11th Friday Must-Have: Felt Flower Bobby Pins

Great for mom’s and their little girls, these felt flower bobby pins are colorful and fun and with four colors to choose from every day you’ll be sure to have a match for any outfit.

These colorful felt flower bobby pins are the perfect accessory for a girl or young ladies’ hair. So fun and cute!

felt toddler hair pins

Comes with 1 of each:
Purple flower with green bead center bobby pin, pink flower with red bead center bobby pin, red flower with blue bead center bobby pin, and a yellow flower with orange bead center bobby pin.

How much? $3.49
Where to buy: HappyHomestead’s Etsy Shop

Dyson DC28 Animal upright vacuum cleaner (a mom’s review)

Dyson DC28 Animal upright vacum

The Dyson DC28 upright vacuum features Root Cyclone technology so you don’t lose suction power as you clean your carpets even carpets with handfulls of goldfish snacks crumbled into the fibers, or cat hair, or.. you know what I’m getting at, especially if you’re a parent.

What’s Included

* Dyson DC28 Animal HEPA Bagless Upright Vacuum
* Mini turbine head and Flatout head
* Owner’s manual

Product Features

* 12 amps of power
Thoroughly clean carpets, bare floors and stairs.
* Bagless container
Saves time, energy, and money with no bags to buy or replace
* HEPA filter
Can be washed clean and traps more than 99.9% of dust mites, pollen and ragweed for a healthier environment.
* 13-1/2″ cleaning path
Lets you cover a wide range of flooring with every pass.
* 35′ cord
Allows you to reach a large area before needing to move on to another electrical outlet.
* Pneumatic actuator
With Airmuscle technology pulls the cleaner head deeper into the carpet to remove embedded dirt and pet hair.
* Powered cam
With 4 fingertip controls focuses suction by adjusting the brush bar while the cleaner head seals to the floor.
* High-torque clutch
Delivers power to the brush bar.
* Root Cyclone technology
Ensures suction power is constant.
* Mini turbine head and Flatout head
Tackles tough dirt and pet hair on stairs and upholstery.
* Dyson proves no loss of suction using the IEC 60312 Cl 2.9 test standard.

We have a Dyson DC21 Stowaway Canister Vacuum
that I got a couple of years ago that we use primarily for vacuuming out the car and for the stairs, while the upright design is great for vacuuming the entire house quickly and efficiently. I still use my Dyson pink DC16 Root handheld vacum every day, although I have to say that I would love the newest version, the DC31 Animal with the stronger suction for tough jobs like those that parents experience almost every day. Just like the Dyson

Learn more about the Dyson DC28 Animal or buy it on Amazon.com here.

Sept. 10th Thursday Baby Must-Have: Muddy Piggy Gift Set

Today’s Mommy Must-Have, actually a baby must-have, is the Muddy Piggy Gift Set from MyFamilyTies’s Shop on Etsy.
Adorable handstitched pig applique with muddy spots on a hand dyed spring green bodysuit with coordinating pacifier pal-great gift idea for a baby shower!

The bodysuit is available in sizes: 0-3, 3-6, 6-9, 12 and 18 months.

At just $10.50 this cute onesie and pacifier holder gift set is a steal!

Muddy Piggy onesie and pacifier holder

Alicia Hagan, TMI Editor