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My New Cappuccino Maker

I love cappuccinos, and after the demise of my old cappuccino maker, I felt pretty sad because I didn’t think I’d find another great espresso and cappuccino maker in my price range (and as a busy mom I can’t go out to a coffee house every time I feel like getting a delicious caffeine boost). […]

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  • Goodness, I so want one of these now. I don’t know how I would get through my day without my latte.

  • Very cool!

  • What a cool cappuccino maker! I am not a big fan of cappuccino drinks but my daughter is, she would probably beg me to buy one of these if she saw it! 😉

  • My mother has one and she uses it quite often. We don’t drink coffee or anything like it but I know she loves her machine.

  • That sounds good right now…I haven’t had a cappucino in ages!

  • Can you believe I have never had a cappuccino? Matt would love one of these though.

  • That’s a very nice appliance!

  • I’ve never had a cappuccino machine — I’ve always been intimidated by them. Is it really that easy to use?

  • So cool!

  • I have a Francis!Francis! in my basement. I keep meaning to bring it back up, but I just don’t have the shelf space.

  • This looks like fancy. I wouldn’t mind having one for my kitchen.

  • I don’t drink them enough to warrant getting one. But it would be nice…

  • I would love a cappuccino machine. My husband loves it and uses the yucky powdered stuff. I visited Staples online not too long ago and was surprised at all the small appliances they sold, who knew?

  • Tammy

    Oh to have one of these to add to my collection of coffee machines 🙂 I just make Espresso in my Tassimo right now. Not as “authentic” but it works in a pinch!

  • I love cappuccino!

  • Jenn

    The price sure is right!

  • Donna

    Okay, this is on my wish list!

  • Penelope

    It’s as easy as a regular coffee maker with ground coffee (even easier if you use pods, they are neat and can be tossed after using). It’s just forcing water through ground coffee, the process is just a bit different 🙂

  • That’s a beauty!

  • I was surprised at their selection as well. I’m so glad you enjoy your cappucchino maker! We have some friends with the husband being from Italy and a daily cappucchino is part of their normal routine. Pavlov & Easy Button? Too funny but poor roommate.

  • LyndaS

    It looks so pretty. Can I say that about a kitchen appliance?

  • Leilani

    My siblings and I went in on a cappuccino for my mom years ago and she never used it. I would love to have one just to have one.

  • Jennifer

    That is so sleek looking! Congratulations!

  • Maryann

    What a great machine!!

  • would you believe I’ve never had a cappuccino before ?

  • How nice to have cappuccinos at home!

  • What a great way to indulge. I had no idea that espresso pods are available!

  • I’d LOVE one of those! Also my Mother-in-Law has a Staples button at her work & my three year old loves playing with it, so one day when I was doing something & said “That was easy!” my son asked why I was saying what the button at Grandma’s work says. lol

  • That is a really pretty maker!

  • Looks like a nice cappuccino maker. I always forget that Staples has other things besides office supplies.

  • That’s a really good price for a cappuccino maker.

Kuviez- You Can Finally Stop Making The Beds

I’m the person in this house that makes the beds…when I make them. There are days when I’m lucky to get out of the house with a little coffee inside me and the kids fed and dressed, so the idea of stopping and making the beds before heading out to do errands or bring little […]

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  • I bet these can save a lot of time when it comes to making the bed.

  • I could definitely use these sheets, how cool!

  • This would be perfect for my son. I swear I have no idea what he does in there at night!

  • Genius!!

  • Love this!! I hope they come out with the adult version soon!!

  • I have to try these

  • Wow! Those are awesome!! My son needs them!

  • What a genius idea and great for teaching kids how to help out with bed making chores.

  • I love the fabric

  • Leilani

    I would love sheets like that. I spend way too much time making beds.

  • OH my gosh, I so could have used these for my little kickers. I had to redo everything every single morning because they slept so wildly.

  • Tammy

    I WANT! What an ingenious idea.

  • Noah needs this.

  • This is awesome. I need to check these out for my house.

  • How nifty!

  • Donna

    I hate making beds… this would sure help. 🙂

  • What an inventive concept!

  • Love this idea, I’m forever pulling on the sheets.

  • That is SUCH a good idea!

  • These would be great for my son.

Little Man’s Cool New pedipeds For The Spring

Now that it’s spring, it’s time to pack away the boots and break out some fashionable new spring shoes, and that includes even our littlest family members. We love pediped shoes for our boys (we have so many for every season, and our sons love them too). Pediped debuted with more than 50 new styles […]

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  • eve

    I love the girls shoes, been looking everywhere for a pair of sandals.

    We had a pair of little red dress shoes from them for when she was a baby- they were adorable!!!

  • Alicia

    CUTE shoes!

  • Always looking for new shoes for my oldest he is always running them to nothing.

  • Brenda

    We love Pediped shoes! My daughter gets a new pair of MaryJane’s for each season! They hold up incredibly well, look brand new after 3-4 months of wear. They are also great for her little feet. She is slightly pigeon toed and has difficulty walking in cheaper shoes. We never have any trouble with Pedipeds, they are worth every dime!

  • Beeb Ashcroft

    I’ve heard a lot of great things about this brand. They’d be a great gift for anyone with little ones!

  • Joanna

    I had no idea there were so many options in Pedipeds! I’d really like to try them with this little one.

  • Crystal @ Simply Being Mommy

    Oh my goodness…he looks so grown up. When did that happen?

  • Tamara

    I looooove Pediped shoes! They were all my daughter wore when she was a baby and toddler and now were still fans for my son. 🙂

  • Cocktails with Mom

    Those look great on him. Very cute.

  • Jennifer

    I’ll have to go to their site and check out their selection! My son tears through his shoes like nobody’s business, it would be nice to find something that can withstand his beatings! LOL!

  • Stefani

    Those are cute! My son currently has the Jake sneakers in chocolate brown.

    I love this brand of shoes!

  • Those are really cute on him, but when did he get so big?

  • Kelly

    Those are so cute! He does look like a little man now!

  • They are so cute. We love pediped. They have adorable styles, and they always look comfy!

  • hairstyles for girls

    Oh, these are cute. I love those little purple boots!

  • Shop with Me Mama (Kim)

    He is soo cute in those!!! Well, he is CUTE anyways, LOL!

  • Anne - Mommy Has to Work

    Those shoes look comfy.

  • Blond Duck

    I’ve heard these are great!

  • I love those pink ones they are so cute.

  • Those look really durable!

  • I love Pedipeds!

  • Those are cute! We have been looking for some warmer weather shoes for the boys too.

  • Jenn

    Sweet T loves her Pedipeds!

  • Those shoes are so adorable.

  • Pedi Peds have ALWAYS been my favorite shoes for little ones. They are great!

  • Love pediped!

  • There’s something about their shoes that even LOOKS comfortable. Love the styling of them too. Go Little Man!

  • I really LOVE Pediped. The shoes are great quality and CUTE!

  • Those are super cute shoes. Love pediped!

  • We are huge fans of Pediped 🙂

  • Those are really cute! I think my son had a similar pair a few years back. 🙂

A Booster That Keeps Kids Cool, Comfy, and Safe

Little man is getting bigger…way too fast. His long legs draped over the end of his car seat, so lengthwise, he was ready for a booster, but at three he still needs the security of a car seat. He not only needed more room to be comfortable, but he tends to fall asleep often in […]

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  • Sounds like an awesome booster seat.

  • It gets SO hot here in Vegas, this would be awesome for my son!

  • Donna

    This would have been great when my son was younger.

  • What a cute seat! I just love the fabric pattern!

  • LyndaS

    It’s amazing how far technology has brought us in our everyday lives. That car seat is so cool.

  • I have something similar for my daughter.

  • I love the print, super cute.

  • Mellisa

    What a nice booster seat!

  • I was just talking to my mom about my little one getting so hot and sweaty in her seat. I will have to check this out. Thanks for the info!

  • That’s a really nice seat!

  • Oooh I really like the pattern! M is still rear facing but will keep this one in mind!

  • This is a great booster for a little boy.

  • I love that idea, my sleep number bed has the technology to heat or cool.

  • Jennifer

    What a great idea! My boys screamed their heads off because they were always overheating in their car seats. This went on until they were about 18 months old!

  • What a nice seat!

  • Leilani

    Looks like a great booster.

  • I am in the market for one! Looks great!

  • How wonderful that it converts and grows right along with your little one.

  • Nice booster seat!

  • I find that buying products like this that grow with the child really saves me money.

  • I need to get my daughter a new booster soon.

  • I really like this!

  • Love the print!

  • Mellisa

    I love the cameo pattern, I wonder if they make it in pink?

  • Looks like a great booster!

A Touch Of Luxury- My Tops Picks For Strolling Around NYC In The Spring {HP Spectre XT Touchsmart Ultrabook Contest}

The weather is getting warmer, and so thoughts turn to fresh and new…stylish new clothes, trendy new accessories, hot new tech gadgets, and fun new adventures. I’m looking forward to days of strolling around Manhattan with my camera, taking pictures of the movement and excitement and busyness around me, and later relaxing in a cool […]

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  • This is a fun contest, and I love the camera bag you chose.

  • Oh boy, I love those shoes!! They are just my style. The laptop’s not bad either. LOL!

  • Tammy

    I love that iPhone case – so chic (I have a little obsession with iPhone cases, LOL!)

  • Mellisa

    What cute picks! Love those shoes.

  • Maryann

    I’ve been searching for sandals like that to wear this summer.

  • I love that blouse!

  • I have been dying for that camera case!

  • What a neat contest. Thanks for sharing.

  • You always put together such great outfits and what a great prize.

  • I want one of those UltraBook’s and those wedge shoes are fabulous!

  • Love your choices, especially the top! Too cute!

  • Penelope

    Thanks Colleen 🙂

  • Jennifer

    I want the shoes. I mean I REALLY want the shoes. Like a lot.

  • Love the outfit you put together!

  • how exciting. I luv a good contest

  • I love you taste in fashion – you need to become my personal shopper! I’m in such a rut! And what fun contest!

  • Jenn

    Pretty blouse. I love that lace it making a comeback in a hip way.

  • Fun contest! And that’s a very cute outfit.

  • That is a cute outfit! 🙂

  • Oh cute! I like the shoes, although I’d probably fall down my front steps in them, so I certainly wouldn’t be able to walk around town in them! LOL!

  • I love those shoes!!

  • Sheryl Mae

    Nice choice of outfit, Penelope! I love the shorts. 🙂

  • I love that whole outfit!!

  • What a great giveaway!

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