Gearhead Mom

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Martha

Posted by Missy W. @ 12:00 AM

Do you find Martha’s tweet about her grass offensive? I think it’s funny. So standard operating Martha!

Thursday, June 18, 2009

Dickies Mini Backpack

Posted by Missy W. @ 12:05 PM

I’ve always been a huge fan of Dickies pants. Love them. But backpacks? Who knew? I spied a super cute backpack at Sy’s school the other day and was surprised to see that it was a Dickies mini backpack. Apparently they have this whole eighties line. Where have I been? They are like, totally awesome. Sy would for sure love for the purple heart number. Wouldn’t you?

Not bad for $17.00.

Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Fud

Posted by Missy W. @ 06:13 PM

My almost ten month old baby only ingests breast milk, tri-tip and Triscuits. For real. Is he from outer space?

Thursday, June 11, 2009

Cash Register Jonesing

Posted by Missy W. @ 12:43 PM

All of a sudden my child who was Anti New Toys is all about her (bulging) birthday wish list. Anyone have a good cash register suggestion? Sy really wants this one from Learning Resources. One of her pals has it and I’ve watched five kids simultaneously go bananas for it. But it’s expensive! It lights up! It has batteries! Do we really need all of that in our play kitchen?

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Grandma CC Threw Me A Bone

Posted by Missy W. @ 12:06 PM

OK, so since I’ve been hit with writer’s block, my Auntie CC wrote her first review for me. CC is grandmother to Baby Jack, my cousin’s totally fabulous one year old. So without further ado, I leave you with her first report from the tales of grandparenting. Thanks, Auntie!

Grandma C C signing in…
I have found the ANSWER to being a sane and responsible grandmother. The Superyard XT is a 26” tall, 18.5 sq ft safe play area. Additional panels can be added. Great for indoors and out.

Pa Pa and I were babysitting Baby Jack as he had just perfected scooting (like lightning). It was so cute that after two hours of such joy, Pa Pa and I were on the internet taking turns looking up “Play Pens,” that antique item that allowed me to raise two adorable children through childhood sanely and safely.

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Tuesday, June 09, 2009

Falling Trees

Posted by Missy W. @ 12:09 PM

My hub sent me this article about blogs falling in an empty forest, and I have to admit, it’s how I’ve been feeling of late. It’s such a strange concept - blogging. I’m just sitting here talking to myself, never knowing if anything I type even makes sense or is well-received. I’m seeking out inspiration to write, but it’s been elusive of late. Especially when I’m looking in places like the bottom of a talking Barbie blender.

Thursday, June 04, 2009

Still Loving Our Water Table. Still No Sand.

Posted by Missy W. @ 12:51 PM

I wrote a review last Spring for the Step 2 Naturally Playful Sand and Water Activity Center.

We still love it. The umbrella still needs replacing and that thing is still completely indestructible. The price is the same as last year ($79.99). Only difference this year is that you have two choices for colors. The green floral umbrella is so cute! Since I realllly need to replace the broken-spoked mess of a striped umbrella we have now, I’m pleased as punch to see that the site sells the cute floral number for a mere $12.99

This is definitely in my Top Ten favorite toys that I’ve come across in the past four years. It’s a great table.

Monday, June 01, 2009

What To Give?

Posted by Missy W. @ 03:16 PM

My girl is turning four year old (!) soon, and me, the Queen of Gear, has no ideas on what to get her. I’m thinking maybe this cute apron set from Becca Bee Designs.

Any other ideas? I’ve never had a four year old before…

Friday, May 29, 2009

Cheater Truffles

Posted by Missy W. @ 12:18 PM

So I went to a party last night and the hostess pulled out a tray of lovely, homemade truffles.

Yum, said I.
Homemade, said she.
Homemade? What!? I sputtered with a mouth full.
Oh yeah, she laughed, it’s crushed Oreos mixed with cream cheese dipped in chocolate.
You don’t say… as I tried to nonchalantly steal another.

They were tasty. Not too sweet like a regular truffle usually is and looked just as fancy as their richer counterpart.
You can get the recipe here.

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Hedvig Bourbon

Posted by Missy W. @ 12:49 PM

My goodness what a yummy diaper bag from Hedvig Bourbon. Two hundred and fifty clams worth of cuteness. Wow. That’s a lot of clams.