Category Archives: shout-out

Johnson’s Buddies Soap – This Saturday’s Shout-Out

Johnson’s Buddies Soap – This Saturday’s Shout-Out

Have y’all ever used this stuff with little ones?  LOVE it.  If you are an all-natural or “green” parent, you may not approve because (confession) I haven’t done my research on its ingredients.  Everyone else…the easy-grip bar is awesome!  We’ve had a little history with this simple bar of soap… 2007: Received for baby shower

Hitched and Stitched – This Saturday’s Shout-Out

Hitched and Stitched – This Saturday’s Shout-Out

Some of you might remember way back in February when I had the Spotted Elephant make a cookie monster hat for Charlotte’s birthday.  Click HERE to see that adorable thing again.  Well, she’s been at it again.  However, she’s in transition to a new name…Hitched and Stitched.  Apparently in taking their idea a step further

Union Pier, Michigan – This Saturday’s Shout-Out

Union Pier, Michigan – This Saturday’s Shout-Out

So I know at least one of you is a consistent reader because you actually missed me last week.  Ha!  No I wasn’t boycotting blogging .  Yes, we went on VACATION!  Well if “vacation” means “exhausting week of chasing 3 children around a place that is definitely not childproof while also not following a routine nor normal

Polar Water Bottles – This Saturday’s Shout-Out

Polar Water Bottles – This Saturday’s Shout-Out

So, remember on Wednesday when I clued you in about cycling?  That’s when I learned about Polar Water Bottles.  I love them.  They will keep stuff cold almost forever.  And now they come in all sorts of cool patterns and colors.  I got a pink one a few months ago.  Not because I was thinking

Bandolino – This Saturday’s Shout-Out

Bandolino – This Saturday’s Shout-Out

I am business casual at work every day.  And therefore, I am in dress shoes – often heels.  Bandolino are by far my absolute favorite brand of shoes.  People thought I was CRAZY for wearing heels while 9 months pregnant.  But to me, Bandolinos are SO comfortable.  For real.  My feet just sing with happiness

Puddle Jumpers – This Saturday’s Shout-Out

Puddle Jumpers – This Saturday’s Shout-Out

I’ve read LOTS of things that are against the use of water wings, swimmies, floaties, or whatever you want to call them.  The biggest “against” being that they provide a false sense of security and some swear that the child will never learn to swim without them, etc.  Both of my girls are in swim

Warming Tray/Buffet – This Saturday’s Shout-Out

Warming Tray/Buffet – This Saturday’s Shout-Out

A couple of holidays ago, I was able to score this awesome Bella Cucina Triple Buffet/Warming Tray at Macy’s on sale for $39.99 with an extra $10 rebate.  This is worth every bit of $30 and probably even more.  I’ve tried other chafing dishes and hated them – scalded the food, burned your hand touching

Cullen’s Abc’s – This Saturday’s Shout-Out

Cullen’s Abc’s – This Saturday’s Shout-Out

I was rushing around the kitchen trying to get things ready for Stella’s b-day party and also trying to decide on this Saturday’s shout-out…what to do this week?  Then I got a Facebook message from a distant relative (both in location and connection).  She suggested I check out Cullen’s Abc’s on YouTube and on her

UPPAbaby G-Lite – This Saturday’s Shout-Out

UPPAbaby G-Lite – This Saturday’s Shout-Out

So, back in March I bragged about only having ONE stroller…my favorite, the phil&ted.  And I still absolutely love it.  BUT, having three kids now, it was time for a smaller, more light-weight stroller for quick on-the-go moments.  I had three goals with this purchase: 5-point harness, not cumbersome, and not Maclaren priced…oh, and also

Seven Thirty Three – This Saturday’s Shout-Out

Seven Thirty Three – This Saturday’s Shout-Out

Many of you have now noticed that “Take 10 with Tricia” looks a bit whole hell of a lot different.  I was in dire need of a virtual makeover.  When I started this blog in January, I promised myself that I would get it going for a few months and then give it a face-lift.