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Need New Eyeglasses?

I recently got a new pair of eyeglasses, because a newborn baby and contacts do not necessarily mix well all the time. I found myself being so exhausted that I’d fall asleep with my contacts still on, and during the night when little man would stir, I couldn’t see him that well when I checked […]

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  • moushka

    It's funny how I have just now come to the same decision. BTW you look very cute in your glasses. Thanks for the review, I will be checking out the company.

    I have been wearing contacts for over 20 years. In the past 5 years I have been wearing them continuously. I only take them out when my eyes get sore. I Know, I know bad for my eyes. At my last eye exam (3 months ago) I was informed I am now on the verge of needing bifocals…ugh! If I have my contacts IN I can't thread a needle. However, if I take them OUT them I can thread a needle just fine.
    So just three days ago I went looking for glasses and seeking out prices. I found a pair I really like that I think I *could* wear all the time, but they are over $200! Yikes!

  • Devon

    Good post!

    I’ve stumbled you and would love it if you could stumble my blog at

    Thank you!!

  • They look super cute on you! I’ve always wondered about ordering glasses online.

    Stumbling back!

  • Sara

    I took the opposite route, I never wear my glasses.

    I stumbled your post, mine is

  • Heather@Family Friendly Frugality

    Thanks for the great info! I stumbled you!

Uncommonly Cute Baby Clothes~ Review and Giveaway

Your baby is uncommonly cute, so why not have apparel to match? Uncommonly Cute is an online baby clothing store that offers adorable baby wear for your adorable little one. Their clothes are high quality and made of soft cotton, with funny expressions such as Tuff Guy. I had the opportunity to review two of […]

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  • Donna C.

    I would pick the Boy's Onsie in size 6-12 months with the Chick Magnet graphic. So cute

  • Donna C.

    entered Coach Wristlet giveaway

  • Christy

    I'd choose the Brand New onesie in blue (7-10 lbs).

    safety_chick@hotmail.com

  • Sylvia

    I like the Drama Queen t-shirt size 6
    sylviawhit@gmail.com

  • thaeter7

    I like the Onsies "Worth the wait 10lbs size in white
    rally_thade17@hotmail.com

  • thaeter7

    I follow on google friends
    rally_thade17@hotmail.com

  • Liz

    i love the "miso cool" onesie in size 3-6 months.

  • Kim

    voted #2

  • Jennifer H

    email sub

  • Jennifer H

    email 3

  • Jennifer H

    Ent Justice juels

  • moushka

    My daughter would look cute in the Fashionista size 6.

  • moushka

    1 Email Subscriber!

  • moushka

    2 Email Subscriber!

  • moushka

    3 Email Subscriber!

  • one frugal lady

    E-mail subscriber! #1
    onecheaplady@yahoo.com

  • one frugal lady

    E-mail subscriber! #2
    onecheaplady@yahoo.com

  • one frugal lady

    E-mail subscriber! #3
    onecheaplady@yahoo.com

  • one frugal lady

    I entered the justice juels giveaway!
    onecheaplady@yahoo.com

  • The Taylor Household

    fb fan 3
    joni t
    jonilynntaylor at gmail dot com

  • Nicole

    I would choose the pink "I'm kinda a big deal" short sleeve t-shirt in 2T.

    pittsy82@hotmail.com

  • Nicole

    #3 I'm a fan of Uncommonly Cute on Facebook and commented on their wall

    pittsy82@hotmail.com

  • Nicole

    #3 I subscribe via email

    pittsy82@hotmail.com

  • Nicole

    I'm entered into the Coach giveaway!

    pittsy82@hotmail.com

  • Nicole
  • Linda Kish

    GFC follower

    lkish77123 at gmail dot com

  • Andrea

    I would choose the "I love you" design on a 3-6 month onesie!
    andreapaetkau at gmail dot com

  • Andrea

    I follow Uncommonly Cute on twitter!
    andreapaetkau at gmail dot com

  • Andrea

    I follow Uncommonly Cute on twitter! #3
    andreapaetkau at gmail dot com

  • Andrea

    I voted on Top Baby Blogs! #2
    andreapaetkau at gmail dot com

  • kathyluman

    I would get the onesie that says Lil' Brother in Blue and in size 3-6 mths.
    kathyluman@gmail.com

  • kathyluman

    I like Uncommonly Cute on Facebook (Kathy Luman)
    kathyluman@gmail.com

  • kathyluman
  • taxchyk

    I'd like "Big Brother" in 4T, short sleeve tee-shirt. taxchyk (at) gmail (dot) com

  • Meredith

    I would pick the world peas onesie.

  • jakiesmom

    i love got band aids

  • jakiesmom

    e-mail subscriber

  • jakiesmom

    e-mail subscriber 2

  • jakiesmom

    voted top baby blog

  • jakiesmom

    entered hygeia breast pump

  • Nicole

    #2 I voted for you in the Top Baby Blogs

    pittsy82@hotmail.com

  • Andrea

    I entered The Hygeia EnJoye Internal Rechargeable Battery Breastpump Giveaway!
    andreapaetkau at gmail dot com

  • kathyluman
  • Andrea

    I voted on Top Baby Blogs! #2
    andreapaetkau at gmail dot com

  • polly

    love the t-shirt 'elmo is my home boy' 3T
    polly
    cherubpk@aol.com

  • polly

    email #3
    polly
    cherubpk@aol.com

  • kathyluman
  • Nicole

    #2 I voted for you in the Top Baby Blogs

    pittsy82@hotmail.com

  • Katy

    I'd like to have the girls Big Sister short sleeve shirt in size 2T.

  • Katy

    I'm an email subscriber #3

  • Katy

    I entered the Coach Wristlet giveaway!

  • Jennifer H

    vote 2

  • Andrea

    I voted on Top Baby Blogs! #2
    andreapaetkau at gmail dot com

  • jakiesmom

    VOTED TOP BABY BLOG 2

  • itsme

    i want Tough Guy like my daddy in a 6

  • itsme

    i follow uncommonly cute on facebook 3

  • itsme

    voted 2

  • itsme

    email subscriber 3

  • itsme

    entered coach giveaway

  • kathyluman
  • Nicole

    #2 I voted for you in the Top Baby Blogs

    pittsy82@hotmail.com

  • Jennifer H

    vote #2

  • mogrill

    I like the I LOVE YOU onesie.
    Thanks for the chance.
    mogrill@comcast.net

  • itsme

    voted today entry 2

  • Andrea

    I voted on Top Baby Blogs! #2
    andreapaetkau at gmail dot com

  • kathyluman
  • Andrea

    I voted on Top Baby Blogs! #2
    andreapaetkau at gmail dot com

  • Nicole

    #2 I voted for you in the Top Baby Blogs

    pittsy82@hotmail.com

  • jakiesmom

    voted top baby blogs 2

  • Nicole

    #2 I voted for you in the Top Baby Blogs

    pittsy82@hotmail.com

  • Jennifer H

    vote 2

  • kathyluman
  • itsme

    voted for you today 1

  • kathyluman
  • Nicole

    #2 I voted for you in the Top Baby Blogs

    pittsy82@hotmail.com

  • Andrea

    I voted on Top Baby Blogs! #2
    andreapaetkau at gmail dot com

  • Jennifer H

    vote 2

  • jakiesmom

    voted top baby blog 2

  • itsme

    voted today 2

  • Anonymous

    miso cute + Onesie + Black + 6-12 months
    is the one I select
    Babies are so sweet
    Thanks,
    CJ
    treehouse.queen18(atyahoodotcom)

  • jakiesmom

    voted top baby blog 2

  • kathyluman
  • Nicole

    #2 I voted for you in the Top Baby Blogs

    pittsy82@hotmail.com

  • jdeemarie

    I would choose a short-sleeved shirt that says "Can you dig it?" in a size 4T for my little guy.

    jdeemarie @ gmail.com

  • jdeemarie

    I follow Uncommonly Cute on Facebook #3

    jdeemarie @ gmail.com

  • jdeemarie

    I follow you on Twitter and tweeted:

    jdeemarie @ gmail.com

  • jdeemarie

    Tweeted #2

    jdeemarie @ gmail.com

  • Jessica

    I would pick the Drama Queen t shirt in size 12-18 months
    jjka2003 at gmail dot com

  • Jessica

    I follow Uncommonly Cute on facebook (Jessica WAgner)3
    jjak2003 at gmail dot com

  • one frugal lady

    I entered the coach shopper handbag giveaway!
    onecheaplady@yahoo.com

  • Andrea

    I voted on Top Baby Blogs! #2
    andreapaetkau at gmail dot com

  • Rebecca O

    I really like the Tractor Pull tee for my son…in the 4toddler size. Thanks for the chance. bekki1820cb at gmail

  • Rebecca O

    Email susbcriber
    bekki1820cb at gmail
    #3

  • Jennifer H

    vote 2

  • Jennifer H

    ent coach handbag

  • itsme

    voted for you today 2

  • Andrea

    I voted on Top Baby Blogs! #2
    andreapaetkau at gmail dot com

  • Nicole

    #2 I voted for you in the Top Baby Blogs

    pittsy82@hotmail.com

  • itsme

    another vote from me 2

  • kathyluman

    Tweet:

  • Andrea

    I voted on Top Baby Blogs! #2
    andreapaetkau at gmail dot com

  • jakiesmom

    VOTED TOP BABY BLOG 2

  • Nicole

    #2 I voted for you in the Top Baby Blogs

    pittsy82@hotmail.com

  • kathyluman

    Tweet:

  • Nicole

    #2 I voted for you in the Top Baby Blogs

    pittsy82@hotmail.com

  • Andrea

    I voted on Top Baby Blogs! #2
    andreapaetkau at gmail dot com

  • itsme

    voted today 2

  • Andrea

    I voted on Top Baby Blogs! #2
    andreapaetkau at gmail dot com

  • Jennifer H

    tbb 2-Jenprincess88 at aol dot com

  • Nicole

    #2 I voted for you in the Top Baby Blogs

    pittsy82@hotmail.com

  • Nicole

    #2 I voted for you in the Top Baby Blogs

    pittsy82@hotmail.com

  • Andrea

    I voted on Top Baby Blogs! #2
    andreapaetkau at gmail dot com

  • kathyluman
  • jakiesmom

    voted top babyblog 2

  • Nicole

    #2 I voted for you in the Top Baby Blogs

    pittsy82@hotmail.com

  • Andrea

    I voted on Top Baby Blogs! #2
    andreapaetkau at gmail dot com

  • kathyluman
  • itsme

    came and voted today 2

  • Chickdey
  • kathyluman
  • Andrea

    I voted on Top Baby Blogs! #2
    andreapaetkau at gmail dot com

  • Nicole

    #2 I voted for you in the Top Baby Blogs

    pittsy82@hotmail.com

  • itsme

    you got another vote from me today 2

  • Nicole

    #2 I voted for you in the Top Baby Blogs

    pittsy82@hotmail.com

  • Andrea

    I voted on Top Baby Blogs! #2
    andreapaetkau at gmail dot com

  • Andrea

    I voted on Top Baby Blogs! #2
    andreapaetkau at gmail dot com

  • kathyluman
  • Nicole

    #2 I voted for you in the Top Baby Blogs

    pittsy82@hotmail.com

  • itsme

    went adn voted for you today 2

  • one frugal lady

    I entered the grill daddy giveaway!
    onecheaplady@yahoo.com

  • Andrea

    I voted on Top Baby Blogs! #2
    andreapaetkau at gmail dot com

  • Nicole

    #2 I voted for you in the Top Baby Blogs

    pittsy82@hotmail.com

  • kathyluman

    Tweet:
    kathyluman at gmail dot com

  • itsme

    reporting a daily vote 2

  • Missesprincess

    I Love the "I have Superpowers" onesie in size 6-12 months for my daughter~

  • kathyluman

    tweet:
    kathyluman at gmail dot com

  • Sheila

    The boy's Miso Cool onesie 6-12 months! Hehe.
    kawaiisplosion(at)gmail(dot)com

  • Andrea

    I voted on Top Baby Blogs! #2
    andreapaetkau at gmail dot com

  • Nicole

    #2 I voted for you in the Top Baby Blogs

    pittsy82@hotmail.com

  • Miss S

    I think I'd pick the brand new newborn onesie in white. They are all so cute.

    chicagoaudra at gmail dot com

  • itsme

    top baby blog vote today 2

  • Meghan

    Keeping it real, real cute in a size 2

  • cmlayton

    famose on facebook 12-18 months t

  • kathyluman

    Tweet:
    kathyluman at gmail dot com

  • Nicole

    #1 I voted for you in the Top Baby Blogs

    pittsy82@hotmail.com

  • itsme

    i added my vote today 2

  • Nicole

    #2 I voted for you in the Top Baby Blogs

    pittsy82@hotmail.com

  • Andrea

    I voted on Top Baby Blogs! #2
    andreapaetkau at gmail dot com

  • Kimberly

    I'd get the new kid on the block onsie in 7-10 lbs.
    kirbycolby at gmail dot com

  • mscoffee77

    I love the "Famous On Facebook shirt". My little guy would need a size 4T please;)

  • Aisling

    I'd choose the Infant Boys "Miso Cool" short sleeve t-shirt in size 6-12 months.

  • Fine Insanity

    I'm a fan of Uncommonly Cute on facebook as Sheila Newton.

    fineinsanity at live dot com

  • kathyluman

    tweet:
    kathyluman at gmail dot com

  • Charlene

    I would choose the Worth The Wait in white newborn size.

    motherabagail531 at yahoo dot com

  • Danielle

    I wasnt born yesterday in white 7-10 months onsie its what the siblings always say.
    waitressdani (at) hotmail (com)

  • Anonymous

    I like the drama queen onesie in 6-12 months. SO cute!

    girlforgotten81@aol.com

  • kcatlin

    I like the boys I'm kind of a big deal shirt.

  • itsme

    another vote for you 2

  • Nicole

    #2 I voted for you in the Top Baby Blogs

    pittsy82@hotmail.com

  • SheilaBee

    I would choose Worth The Wait onesie in baby blue for my "honorary" grandbaby due in Sept.
    sheilabranyon(at)yahoo(dot)com

  • SheilaBee

    Facebook Fan of Uncommonly Cute and told them which one I would lve to win.
    sheilabranyon(AT)yahoo(dot)com #1

  • SheilaBee

    Facebook Fan of Uncommonly Cute and told them which one I would lve to win.
    sheilabranyon(AT)yahoo(dot)com #3

  • SheilaBee

    Also entered the Coach giveaway
    sheilabranyon(at)yahoo(dot)com

  • ReggieMann

    I would choose Famous On Facebook Short Sleeve
    T-Shirt in size 6

    ReggieM1961 [at] gmail [dot] com

  • ReggieMann

    I "Like" (Fan of) Uncommonly Cute on Facebook #3
    (Facebook name: Reggie Mann)

    ReggieM1961 [at] gmail [dot] com

  • Andrea

    I voted on Top Baby Blogs! #2
    andreapaetkau at gmail dot com

  • skooterbear

    sounds great 4 the grandkids, since we'd have another one due in December 2010~ sign me up, thanks

  • OneDayItWillBeAlright

    Would love to get the "I have Superpowers", boys short sleeve tshirt in a 2T.

    onedayitwillbealright @ gmail dot com

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    facebook fan of Uncommonly Cute and left comment

    1

    helen g

  • OneDayItWillBeAlright

    facebook fan of Uncommonly Cute and left comment

    2

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  • barbara

    Thanks for the great contest!
    bahjeep@aol.com

  • deebanana

    word to big bird in a 4 toddler! Too Cute!
    deannamunson@gmail.com

  • liliesrnice

    I'd choose the black miso cute short sleeve t-shirt in size 12-18 months. Too cute!

  • susan

    I'm kind of a big deal in toddler 5t please it is so cute!

  • kathyluman

    Tweet:
    kathyluman at gmail dot com

  • kathy pease

    i like the 6-12 months talk to the hand onesie 🙂

  • kathy pease

    like uc on facebook Kathy L Pease

  • FDP 4 Life

    i hope to win the Worth The Wait
    $22.00 onesie in blue
    susansmoaks at gmail dot com

  • FDP 4 Life

    i am their fb fan tony l smoaks, i left a message on their wall

    susansmoaks at gmail dot com

    #3

  • Andrea

    I voted on Top Baby Blogs! #2
    andreapaetkau at gmail dot com

  • Timster

    entered Coach Wristlet giveaway.

  • itsme

    a daily baby blog vote 2

  • Bakersdozen

    I would choose "I Have Super Powers" in size 4t, black. vidomich(at)yahoo(dot)com

  • Nicole

    #2 I voted for you in the Top Baby Blogs

    pittsy82@hotmail.com

  • wantsandwishes

    I think that the Freshly Baked onesie is so cute.

  • tina reynolds

    I like the I wasnt born yesterday in blue thanks for the chance to win eaglesforjack@gmail.com

  • Gianna

    i scream short sleeve size 2 🙂

  • lilyk

    I love the Born to Ride Long Sleeve T-Shirt in Size 6!

    lilyk@mail2world.com

  • lilyk

    I follow Uncommonly Cute on Facebook and told them the style I hope to win. #3

    lilyk@mail2world.com

  • lilyk

    I voted for you on Top Baby Blogs. #2

    lilyk@mail2world.com

  • Baby Clothing Store Lover

    I agree! Cute babies, deserve cute clothes. I spent so much time at clothing stores looking for things like this! I found some really cute things too, but I am glad I found this.

It’s Greek To Me!

My husband is a regular, all’round American guy. He has only spoken English his entire life, and his life philosophy has been “Why go anywhere else, when everything I need is in the US? And I only need to speak English here.” Then in college he took a bit of Italian (language requirement), and the […]

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  • Hillbilly Duhn

    I think that's fantastic! How neat to do it as a family. I can't hardly get my kids to speak regular ole English, let alone introducing another language.

  • Penelope

    That is funny 🙂

    It seems fun to me to do as a family, because we can communicate with eachother, and when we travel or speak with others, we will all feel included.

  • JDaniel4's Mom

    What a great idea! This sounds like fun!

  • Brittany

    How fun!!! I would love to learn Greek! Can't wait to hear more!

  • MySentimentExactLee

    How neat that you are doing it "together". Have fun!

  • Lady V dZine

    Greek will also help if they study religion. What a great way to pursue another language, though, with your hubby. Good for you!

  • Debbie

    What a fun thing to do together! I think that is such a great idea.

  • Tricia

    that is so wonderful. I love the Spanish Language and Italian in many ways they are similar and only the dialect is different.

    Good luck to you on your journey can't wait to hear how it goes.

  • Shop with Me Mama

    That is wonderful!

  • Penelope

    Thank you, we are really excited to get started. The materials we are using make it seem easy, and I'm excited about it.

Hand Sanitizer Grosses Me Out

Hand sanitizer is the new clean…not. There seems to be a new trend out there that I don’t understand…since when has rubbing some alcoholy liquid on your hands replaced washing your hands?? I see people everywhere pulling out small bottles of hand sanitizer before eating, after using the lavatory, and in other situations that I […]

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  • Hillbilly Duhn

    I don't like this new trend either. Granted, at the grocery stores and such they have the wipes to wipe down the carts, I thought was a good idea, but to replace hand washing, No. No no no!

    At the schools they use it too, my youngest hands used to look so bad and red and bleeding from repeated usage of the stuff instead of actual washing. I encouraged him to use less of that and just wash with soap and water.

    It did help after awhile, but…

    I'm with you on this one.

  • Shana

    I like it for if you have no access to a bathroom but I agree that there should be more handwashing. Especially for a doctor and especially in schools!!

  • Katie

    I have to agree with you! Hand sanitizer is a great thing when there is no water nearby. But to completely stop washing your hands? Gross!

  • Pumpernickel Pickle

    I have to disagree with this one. I work at a medical facility and come in direct contact with 50-60 patients a day. (I am a secretary) I use hand sanitizer a few times an hour and I have NEVER been sick in the last 4 years. Not a sniffle, cough or upset tummy. Yes, I wash my hands after using the bathroom but I can't run across the hall every time someone sneezes on my pen. You should ask your Dr. to wash up if it bugs you, it won't offend them. (although they will pick up more germs by turning on the faucet)

  • Penelope

    PPickle, I really appreciate your input. A doc's faucet is usually his own (in his office) so it that really more risky? (Shouldn't they clean that off anyway? When I used to work in an office, we would spray faucet fixtures with alcohol and wipe them down at the end of each day).

    Too, I was thinking more about me and my son not getting sick from the germs of others, not them not getting sick from their own germs and not hand washing.

    I agree that general use faucets (in a public bathroom) have lots of germs, but not washing hands after using the bathroom is gross. I use tissues to turn the faucet on, wash, and use new tissue to turn it off (I never touch it). I may sound paranoid, but eew at what is out there 🙂

  • Carrie

    I'm a total germ-a-phobe, and I swear by both methods. When my hands are dirty, or before I prepare food or after I use the bathroom, I wash my hands. But hand sanitizer is a life saver when you are out and about. I use it after shopping, before eating out, and yes, in doctor's offices.

    My daughter was very, very sick due to a birth injury and have spent lots of times in hospitals and doctor's offices. Those places breed mega-germs and crazy infections, so we use the hand sanitizer to kill the germs while there. Handwashing kills germs if you do it in hot water for over 30 seconds, and we can't always do that due to time constraints OR the temperature of the water. When in doubt, I think hand sanitizer kills the germs while hand washing makes my hands "clean" in terms of surface dirt.

    As a teacher, we would love to have all the kids wash hands before lunch but here's the conundrum: 25 kids, taking at least a minute each to wash hands, with only one or two sinks= 30 minutes spent on handwashing. That's a lot of time! That's why hand sanitizers are easier and faster. Not ideal, I know. But rest assured because there was a study that showed that classrooms that had wall-mounted hand sanitizers had less absenses than those that didn't.

    You are right– handwashing is great, but hand sanitizers are my go-to product when I'm on the run!

  • Fruitful Harvest

    In our state a 5th grader did a science experiment on hand sanitizer (her Dad is a micro biologist.
    She wanted to know if hand sanitizter could kill e-coli and the answer was NO!
    only bleach could kill it!
    Hand sanitizer kills both good and bad bactieria!

    I only use the stuff sparingly during FLU season if I can't get to a sink…..or after shaking someones hand at church!

    I never liked the fact of putting chemicals on my skill…..it does into your system..much like parbens.

    Peace and Love,
    Georgiann

  • Blue Gene

    I enjoyed reading your blog.

    I think if it works for hospitals then it should be sufficient. I prefer to use my hand. sanitising gel than washing my hands with a tap at public toilets. Why? Because I have it in mind that I’m touching taps that many hundreds have touched with varying levels of fecal and penis head matter. Yuck! As long as the hands are sufficiently covered by the gel then it should be safe!

    But when I come home the first thing I do. is to wash my hands! I’m shocked and freaked out that many people don’t wash. their hands coming in from the streets!!!

  • monique

    I’m with you girl, all the way!

Growing Tree Toys Morphibian Gator Review

Growing Tree Toys is a children’s toy company that offers a large range of fun, educational toys that inspire the imaginations of children. Their products are grouped by age or department, and extensive information on all the products is offered to help you shop. Growing Tree offers award-winning, well-made products for all children, from newborns […]

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  • Frosted Fingers

    That looks like a fun RC car! My son would absolutely love that train set, too.

  • Night Owl Mama

    It is wonderful. My son has one and he just loves it. THe remote doesn't go in the water but the car does travel in water. Thankfully the remote dried out and still works.

    My boys set up boxes and it rolled over the boxes up and down a blanket its actually a really cool Rc vehicle

  • Shawn Ann

    OMG my son would so love those! I'm heading to their site 😀

  • candace

    My girls would love that! $30 is such a great price. Thanks for the great review.

  • Simply Being Mommy

    My boys loved this too! We've had ours for a while and it's still going strong.

  • Momstart

    I love those toys. the Morphibian is Awesome

  • Shop with Me Mama

    Oh that looks like fun! That train set looks like a blast too. Thanks for the review 🙂

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