Flip Out Mama

Now that my sweet little Tater has turned into a reader extraordinaire, I am always on the lookout for books that he will enjoy. I try to push him into reading, sometimes maybe a little too much. I would SO much rather have him reading books than playing video games and watching TV.  When I recently found the Apple Grove Gang book series, I thought these would be perfect for my guy! I don't think he is quite big enough for them yet, but I am going to make sure to save them so I can let him read them when he gets a little bit older. I think it will be perfect for him when he is around 8-12. Don't remind me that it's almost that time!  The books are great for kids to read on Kindle or other e-reader, which Tater prefers to a regular old book. I think it makes him feel like a cool kid to read a book on the Kindle or iPad. The Apple Grove Gang books are set in 1960, and while I don't remember what life was like in this time frame, it reminds me of what life was l...

Okay, so today's urgent question from me: How to get rid of razor burn ??? I mean, really... how have I made it to 26 years old and I don't know the answer to this question... But, ladies, let me tell you.. it is time for me to learn... Well, the other day, I ran out of razors. I had ordered some of my regular, nice, fancy razors from Amazon. The problem was, they hadn't arrived yet. And, it was time to shave. Beyond time. My legs were seriously out of control! There was no more waiting, and believe me, I tried! So, as you guys know, I am a penny pincher extraordinaire! Of course, I did what any budget concious lady with hairy legs would do.. I ran to the dollar store and bought a super cheap, but okay looking, razor that cost $1.00. Worst. Mistake. Ever. Seriously. The razor rusted AS I WAS USING IT! I have never seen anything like it! It literally HURT my legs to shave! I thought if I took a bath and let my hairy legs "soak", it would be better.. Ummm, no. I e...

Okay, we have to clean. We all have to clean, and we can't get around it. The best we can do is try to make it easier, and find products that do the best job possible and make it quicker and easier on us! So, when I heard about Rock-it-Oil Cleaners, I knew that they were going to be something I would want to check out.  Rock-it-Oil has a whole line of cleaning products available at Home Depot. They have products for stone, cooktops, fabric, stain removal, wood, and more! I am a sucker for good cleaning products, so I knew I had to check these out! I got to check out the Rock-it-Oil Lustre (for stainless steel), and the Rock-it-Oil Cook Top (for..cooktops, obivously).  Rock-it-Oil's Lustre is a revolutionary stainless steel cleaner that is designed to put the Stainless back in Steel! They promise to clean, shine, polish and condition without streaking! That is my #1 problem with most stainless steel cleaners on the market today, is the insane amount of streaks...

Wanted to stop in real quick on this beautiful Saturday afternoon to tell you guys about a great promotion that my friends over at Snazzy Lites hair extensions are going to be running starting Monday, September 24. Starting on September 24, Snazzy Lites will be kicking off their "Pink Care For Breast Care" campaign. This campaign is supporting Susan G. Komen for the Cure, which we all know is a wonderful and worthy cause. The fine folks at Snazzy Lites will be donating $2.00 for every purchase of Playful Pink Snazzy Lites to Susan G. Komen for the Cure. This is a wonderful cause, and a great chance to try out some awesome Snazzy Lites for yourself!  I love how great this model looks with her Snazzy Lites hair extensions!  If you have never head of Snazzy Lites, they are a great way to try out hair color without making a commitment. Snazzy Lites are clip in color hair extensions, and they come in a variety of colors, including, blues, reds, pinks, purples, and gre...

I was so excited when we recently got the chance to send in some questions to interview world famous designer Patricia Moore! She is such an amazing lady! If you don't know much about Patricia, she has been a world famous industrial designer for many years. Her focus is especially on making homes and businesses accessible to elderly people and people with disabilities. But, the best part is, that Patricia makes things accessible without making them look "cold" or "institutional". She really can make any space look inviting, while also making it safe for everyone. This is a great feat to be able to accomplish all of these things! Take a look at our interview with Patricia! It is definitely worth watching and you will be sure to learn a lot! And be sure to check back soon, we are going to be lucky enough to be offering a giveaway for a LOWE'S gift card, so you can take the suggestions that Patricia has made in the video, and make some real changes ar...

Content and/or other value provided by our partner, Progressive. We had a great time recently when we got to participate in the Snapshot Test Drive Program from Progressive. We were sent a gas card to fill up our tank, and give the Snapshot program a test drive! It was a lot of fun, and it was really nice to get out of the house and take the kids out for a day of fun! First of all if you have been considering trying out the Progressive Snapshot program, let me tell you that it is super easy! The device just plugs into your car, and you are good to go, you don't even know that it is there! You don't have to switch your insurance provider to find out if you can save with Snapshot, you can try it out first and then decide. Content and/or other value provided by our partner, Progressive.  We had a great day, taking the kids to the park and out to lunch! I completely forgot that the Snapshot device was even still in our car, it is so easy to install and yo...

Continuing on today's trend of showing some small business love, I am now going to knock your socks off when I tell you about Butter Bumpkin scented wax melts. First of all, I am lovin' the name of this adorable company! Butter Bumpkin is a small company that creates some of the best scented wax melts that you will ever find! If you guys know me, you know I love candles and tarts and all of that lovely stuff, but I hate the high prices of most of the other companies. That is why I love, love, LOVE this company! Their prices are so affordable, I am able to get two or three times as many products as I would be if I was ordering from the competition! My money goes MUCH further here! Another thing that I really love about this company is that your wax melts are hand poured to order! How is that for customer service? It just makes it so much more special to me than just picking something up off a shelf or ordering something online, to know that an actual person is busy ma...

Okay guys, you all know that I am always a sucker for anything chocolate, and for anything handmade or homemade! So, when I found Yoder's Candies , and their wonderful Amish made candies and goodies, you can only imagine how excited I was! All of my favorite things rolled into one!  Okay, so first of all, you might be wondering how the Amish can sell candy online if they don't use the internet? Well that is where the story gets interesting! Mike is the owner of Yoder's Candies, and he is sort of a "go between", working between the Amish and the website. This enables the world to experience these wonderful candies without having to compromise the Amish beliefs and values. I really like this approach, it is very unique and I like that it allows the Amish to be successful and grow their businesses without compromising their faith.  Now, let's talk candy! First of all, wipe the droll off of your mouth and let me tell you what these are. This is ...

I don't know about you guys, but in my house, there is always some kind of issue with plumbing. Whether it be a toilet leaking, sink clogging up, shower drain clogged, I swear, if my husband was a plumber, it would save me a ton of money. I used to think it was this old house that we live in, but now, I am not so sure. I think this family of mine could move into a brand new house and they would still find a way to tear something up. These kids of mine are like magnets for disaster. Not to mention injuries. These kids, omg. I have never seen anything like it. Their legs, both of them, are covered in bruises, scratches, bug bites, and just general boo boos. Shew, I am so glad that we never go anywhere... People would certainly stare at these two.. Tater is not that bad, just general six year old boo boos, but Bean. Oh. My. God. The kid has a "teardrop" scar under one of his eyes from falling on a nail when he was like 18 months old. Just yesterday he bit through his l...

Hey guys, just wanted to take a few minutes to share with you a great contest from Sports Illustrated For Kids. They are hosting a contest to name the first ever "SportsParent of The Year", and this sounds like a really exciting contest!  The SportsParent of the Year is a parent who embodies all the great qualities of sportsmanship and sets a great example for all the kids they come into contact with. The SportsParent of the Year is an awesome role model! Does this sound like you or someone you know?  Nominating someone for this award is so easy!  Just go to: http://www.sikids.com/sportsparent to fill out the short form to nominate someone and enter them to win the contest! The winner will receive a $1000 VISA gift card to be used for supporting their children and community's sports needs! What a great prize! The winner may also be featured in an upcoming issue of SI for Kids! How cool is that?!?  IF you are thinking about entering, here are t...

I am so tired of my kids telling me how bored they are ... Oh my goodness, they have been driving me nuts lately. So, I have been trying to find some new, fun, and cool things that we can do with them to keep them occupied. Well, a few days ago, I found a great site called Masketeers where you can find a ton of printable masks for your kids! The site is super easy to use and the prices are cheap! I love that the different masks are split up into categories so you can choose what your kids are into at any given moment. I think this site would also be a great resource for teachers to integrate into their lessons! There are so many animal masks on this site, it's crazy! It would fit in nicely to an animal lesson theme. I also found a ton of Halloween masks that my boys are wanting now!  Here are a few of the masks that my boys picked as their favorites.. Of course, Tater went with the pirates and the skull and crossbones, and of course Beanie went straight for the dinos. I...

Okay, guys! I haven't been this excited to do a review in a long time! I just woke up and I am still on my "circus high" from last night! We were lucky enough to get a chance to attend the opening night of Ringling Brothers Fully Charged at Rupp Arena last night, and, oh my gosh, we had a blast! I was really excited to take the boys to the circus since none of them ( My hubs included!) had ever been, but really, honestly, I was surprised at just how much fun my family had!  The boys had no idea where we were going, I had planned to surprise them, and surprise them I did... Even after we walked through the lobby of Rupp with all of the vendors set up for the circus, neither one of them had any clue what was going on. It wasn't until we went outside for the Animal Open House that Tater finally saw the elephants and asked: "Are you taking us to the circus!?!?!" I wish I could have gotten a picture of the look on his face when we told him, yes, we we...

Ok. Mens shaving . Supposed to be uncomplicated, simple,easy. Right? At least that is what I thought. But, oh no, not in my house. Somehow, my husband's shaving routine is more complicated than mine. I mean, seriously, how is that even possible? I am a girl! I shave my legs,. That should take much longer, for sure. Wouldn't you think so, too? So, the other day, I got in the shower, while my hubs began to shave at the sink. I was in the shower for almost twenty minutes. I shaved my legs and washed my hair, and I even scrubbed the shower walls when I was done. I stood in there until the water turned cold. Seriously, it was probably at least twenty or twenty five minutes. I get out of the shower, and guess what? The hubs is STILL shaving. And, he's only done with like half of his face! I mean, seriously!? Is that normal? Short answer? No, it is not normal, my friends, it is not. What is with the facial hair obsession! I don't think so..I think my hubs has a seri...

As many of you know, I am so jealous of mommies who have baby girls to play dress up with and all that good stuff. I don't get to do anything nearly that fun with my two stinky butt boys, so I always hold a bit of a grudge for moms of girls! But, today I just had to share a great site that I found with you guys, that offers a ton of adorable and affordable clothing and accessories for girls!  Pink Pearls Boutique is a great resource for moms who are wanting to outfit their little princesses in the cutest stuff around! I found some really cute stuff for my niece Sadie while browsing their site! I like the fact that their shipping is flat rate, that is always nice to know when you are shopping at a new site. I found a ton of stuff that I want to get for my niece for Christmas, and I have already bookmarked this site as a great place to do my holiday shopping (for girls, of course!) I am already making a list of what I want to buy, and since the site is so affordable, I be...