I give good presents. I have my children make cards and artwork. But what really makes me an expert on Father’s Day gifts? I was born on Father’s Day. And with that, here are my top five picks in different price ranges for the special Dad on your list…feel free to chime in with your…
ZCLIP Le Mans money clip: not just for Dads
I get it, guys. You don’t visit Mommy Gearest too often. OK, maybe since I started doing man-friendlier reviews like Weber barbecues, you’ve started to stop by. I promise that I’m not trying to exclude you, but you know what they say: write what you know. I know baby and kid stuff. I know girly…
NOVOshield Waterproof Mattress Protector (mini-review)
THE PRODUCT The NOVOshield Mattress Protector. THE GOOD It has a breathable membrane backing – eliminating those horrible night-sweats that plastic mattress protectors create It has a terry cloth surface, which not only makes it a bit more cushion-y than some other mattress protectors, but also helps keep your kid’s sheets in place The manufacturer…
Gillette Venus & Olay Razor: my first mini-review!
Things are getting a little out of control over here at Mommy Gearest HQ. I’m no longer able to answer every email that’s sitting in my inbox, and I have a product review waiting list that’s at least 12 weeks long. In an effort to pump out as many reviews as possible, I’ve decided that…
Wordless Wednesday: Mommy & me UGG boots #ProjectClassic #UGGMothersDay
P&G’s Mother’s Day spa giveaway – valued at $95!
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What’s the SCOOP? Packing for a mom-frence
If you follow any “mommy bloggers” other than yours truly, you probably couldn’t help but hear about the recent hoopla surrounding conferences geared toward them. Something I’ll call mom-frences. Having been to one mom-frence last year (ShesConnected – which forever drives me crazy because of the missing apostrophe), and with plans to attend at least…
Weber Genesis EP-330 natural gas BBQ
There are some things for which we Canucks are known: talking about the weather, apologizing (even when it’s not our fault) and barbecuing. I’m sorry, but it doesn’t matter whether it’s sunny or snowing: we barbecue. I grew up with propane-powered BBQs and if there’s one clear memory I have of childhood, it’s hearing my…
It’s a toothpaste! It’s a breath freshener! It’s a mouthwash! Wait… it’s OraMD!
Since I’ve already kicked off Oral Health Month by divulging my darkest oral hygiene secrets, I thought this would be the perfect opportunity to write my review of a product that arrived in the new year: OraMD. I’m usually willing to try just about anything, and when a company pitches a product that can be…
Celebrating Oral Health Month with the Oral-B ProfessionalCare SmartSeries 5000 with SmartGuide Electric Toothbrush
This is going to gross some of you out: for the better part of my life, I’ve brushed my teeth once a day and flossed maybe half a dozen times a year. My dentist calls them “Magic Teeth” because after years of deplorable oral hygiene, I have one very tiny cavity that didn’t even require…