• ZenZoi Fabric Markers Review

    By far the BEST Fabric Markers that I have used. Unfortunately, the ZenZoi pens aren’t around anymore. HOWEVER!! I found these PENS are great for sewing and quilting. Perfect for all your fabric marking needs! Just iron the where the ink is and BAMB! GONE!! The markers have a duo tips, a fine point and a chisel tip. The ink flows easy enough that a five-year-old can decorate a t-shirt with no problems. Being cautious the first use I put heavy duty cardboard between the front and back of the white t-shirt. I didn’t have to do that because the markers did NOT bleed through to the back of the…

  • Meal Prep Containers Review

    A couple of months ago I decided it’s time to get my butt in shape. I know… before Halloween candy? Before Thanksgiving AND Christmas!? Yeah, I KNOW! It’s hard! It’s really hard! But, so far so good. What really helps is taking my lunch with me to work. (Yes! I consider hanging out with 5-year-old Alice all day a job! That kid wears me OUT!! How AMAZING does this salad looK?!?! I’ve found some amazing heavy duty plastic bowls from HomeNative; these bowls allow me to take salads, soups, or leftovers for my lunch. These bowls have lids that snap into place securely and stay put! NOTHING leaks in my…

  • Baby Gifts!! Great Christmas Gifts!!

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    Babies. I love babies. The NaNa in me wants to go cuddle all babies. Strangers or not! Of course that is rather frowned upon by the babies parents! So I pressure politely request from my own kids more babies!! Yes, I do use my best whiney voice. I’ve even tried the MOM voice. It doesn’t work. I should say it hasn’t worked YET! Now if you are lucky enough to be shopping for baby gifts at your house wait until I show you what I found!! Sandy’s Gifts has such cute items!! These are my top tips and hints for the perfect Baby Shower gifts. Starting with a diaper cake. I think…

  • What Ingredients Should I Look for in an Anti-Wrinkle Product?

    As we get older, our skin loses its wonderful soft elastic texture and start to get a little drier and a little tougher. Eventually, that shows up in our faces as lines, creases and wrinkles. To keep ourselves looking younger, we often turn to a host of anti-wrinkle products to smooth things out. With so many options, which ingredients are the most important in an effective anti-aging treatment? Matrikines Let’s start with one of the latest compounds that are the newest addition to the anti-wrinkle world, matrikines. This is the main ingredient in products like matrixyl skin cream, and these are very new compounds that can help with cellular healing…

  • Top 6 Furniture Trends That Will Continue Into 2017

    2016 has been a beautiful year for design and interior décor. You’ve been treated with a selection of new trends, as well as the rediscovery of old classics. While the New Year will undoubtedly produce plenty of new designs, some furniture trends from this year will continue to dominate far into 2017 as well. From over stuffed sofas to beautifully designed solid wood side tables your home should reflect your sense of style. While keeping up with trends, remember your comfort is the most important factor. Love affair with blue Furniture comes in a number of colours, with blue being a popular pick in 2016. Different shades of blue have been…