Monthly Archives: December 2009

A List: Things I use regularly.. not quite everyday

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The list below includes things that I use regularly, just not everyday because they aren’t things a normal person uses every day. The list includes the most important things a mom uses including strollers, diaper bags, cooking appliances and more.

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What I use for cleaning

  • Dyson DC28 Animal upright vacuum – See this
  • Dyson DC21 Stowaway Canister Vacuum – See this

 

Cooking & Kitchen

  • Frigidaire Affinity washer and dryer
  • Frigidaire Gallery Range

Strollers

  • Chicco Trevi stroller – See this
  • Mutsy stroller
    Mutsy 4Rider: for shopping trips – See this
    Mutsy Transporter – See this

Diaper bags, Handbags, and Travel bags

  • o yikes! diaper bag (use as laptop & daily travel bag now that my daughter is 3) – See this
  • Keen Morrison backpack – I use my green Keen backpack as a laptop and travel bag – See this
  • Coach handbag
    Authentic Coach Parker Leather Shoulder Bag     – See this
    Parker Large Convertible Hippie bag – See this

Sanity

  • Ambien
  • .5mg Xanax (very rarely)

Book review: My New Mac, Snow Leopard Edition

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I upgraded my MacBook White operating system to Snow Leopard a few months ago and despite the changes being aesthetically minimal, there are some significant system changes.  I recently got a new MacBook Pro with Snow Leopard and couldn’t be more thrilled with it!

One of my favorite features on the new Snow Leopard OS is that my MacBook Pro wakes up, shuts down, and restarts quicker.  I close my laptop when I know I’m going to be away from it for a while so nothing happens to it while I’m away from it.  I often work at the kitchen table because I can see into the downstairs den where the kids play.  When I open my MacBook Pro whether it just has to wake up or start up, it starts instantly.

My New Mac, Snow Leopard Edition walks readers through 52 useful projects that will have them doing useful things with their Mac right away.  The book is an easy read and I’ve found it very useful when I need to learn more about a feature or how to do something I’m not already familiar with.

A few topics covered in My New Mac, Snow Leopard Edition include:

My New Mac‘s projects cover topics like organizing music with iTunes, tracking birthdays with iCal, and clipping and saving information from the Internet. Readers learn how to:

  • Organize files and folders by color and keyword
  • Connect to the Internet, chat with friends, and listen to online radio stations
  • Install and update software—and remove unwanted programs
  • Set up and manage parental controls to limit kids’ computer and Internet access
  • Share songs, images, and documents with other computers wirelessly
  • Use the built-in firewall and keep their computer and information safe from intruders

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Sound ID: Bluetooth Headset – a must have gadget for moms who love to talk on the phone

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My 10 year old told me a few months ago that I really shouldn’t talk on the phone while driving. He’s right. We all know it but a huge majority of people still do it. I have a feeling that a lot of moms still talk on their cell phone while driving even though we know better.

Sound ID 400 bluetooth headset reviewEven thought we shouldn’t talk on the phone while driving a lot of people still do. That’s why a headset is important. Most cell phones are bluetooth compatible now which means that you can use a bluetooth headset. I’m sure you know how a headset works but for those of you who don’t, a bluetooth headset ‘connects’ wirelessly to your cell phone, you put it on your ear and you can answer and make phone calls safely while driving if needed. In most cases have to actually dial the phone number.
I’ve been using a Sound ID 400 bluetooth headset and love it. It fits snug in my ear which has been a problem with one other headset I’ve used. The part that goes in the ear can be adjusted to fit the left or right ear just to my liking.

The Sound ID 400 complements the natural hearing process, resulting in a lightweight, comfortable Bluetooth device that is scientifically designed to feel good, look good and sound even better.
Enhancing the natural hearing experience, the Sound ID 400 successfully delivers exceptional wire-free Bluetooth connectivity, including comfort, acoustic clarity and customized sound settings.

Multiple Charging Options: Standard Micro USB charging connector. Charge from the included AC Charger (100-240V) or from a powered USB port on your PC.

I work from home and am on the phone quite a bit so I use my Sound ID 400 bluetooth headset while at home with my home phone. I hardly ever hold a phone anymore. I can talk while cooking, cleaning, doing laundry, etc. Your phone must be within about 30 feet of you but most home phones can be attached to you and your cell phone can be in your pocket and you’re just fine.

The Sound ID 400 bluetooth headset is a well worth it $129 and can be purchased on the Sound ID website here.

Read more of my review of the Sound ID 400 bluetooth headset here.

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A list: Things I use everyday

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I am often asked to share what products I use everyday or often.  Below is a list of items that I use everyday.. no kidding.

  • Dyson vacuums (2 or 3 – I have one on both main levels of the house.. 2 on the bottom actually)
    • Dyson DC25 Blueprint Upright Vacuum – Limited Edition – See this
    • Dyson DC16 Root 6 handheld vacuum – See this
  • Frigidaire Gallery refrigerator – See this
  • Frigidaire Affinity above the range microwave – See this
  • Frigidaire Gallery dishwasher – See this
  • MacBook Pro – See this
  • iPhone – See this
  • A really old blow dryer
  • Logitech Harmony One remote control – See this
  • Bose Wave Radio/CD – it’s about 10 years old I think – See this
  • OXO home office items
  • VTech DECT Cordless Phone with Bluetooth – See this
  • Sharper Image sound machine.. can’t sleep without it – See this

Things we use almost everyday

  • Johnson & Johnson or Aveeno baby wash
  • Samsung TV (the kids use it more than I do.. I can’t sit still long enough to watch TV) – See this
  • I wear Laura Mercier tinted moisturizer – See this
  • Bare Essentials eye shadow and powder – See this
  • I drive a Nissan Quest – See it
  • BusyBodyBook – See this
  • Antibacterial bath towel – I’m a ‘germaphone’ as my son says it.
  • CloudB blankets – my daughter loves her small CloudB blanket – See this
  • BRUGO mug – keeps my Diet Coke cold for hours.  It takes me about 3 hours to drink one Diet Coke, therefor the caffeine probably does nothing for me.. oh well. – See this
  • Diet Coke

A List: Things my kids use everyday

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Here is a list of things my kids use everyday or almost everyday:

  • Nalgene Sippy cups (my 3 year old, not my 10 year old!) – See this
  • The kids wear mostly Old Navy, Gap, and Children’s Place clothes
  • My 10 year old uses a Philips Sonicare toothbrush made for kids – See this
  • My son uses a Compaq or Toshiba laptop, whichever he prefers that day. They are both old. He’s not that spoiled!
  • tatutina dishware – See this

Things my kids use often

  • Zoocchini dishware – See this
  • Tots and Tails Designs baby blanket – My 3 year old carries these everywhere.. literally
  • Britax car seat – See this
  • Nurf guns – See this