Use Eggshell Paint & Save $ This Mom’s Lifesavers TIP came to me from an associate at a large home improvement store. I was shopping with my daughter to get some chalkboard paint to up-cycle an old table for her club house. When I asked the associate where we could find it she suggested this […]
The Best Place for Me – A Mom’s Lifesavers Book Review
Mom’s Lifesavers was happy to review the latest book from author, Amy Misakonis. The Best Place for Me is Amy’s first book. Amy lives in Annapolis, Maryland with her one year old son. He has been the inspiration for her first two books. Each of Amy’s story express, in words and playful images, all of […]
Gadgets We Love – KoalaLabels!
KoalaLabels by Kidaroo Crew Mom’s Lifesavers was invited* to try out KoalaLabels – and here is what we found out: We love them! Don’t let the name ‘SippyGrab’ fool you – my kids are way past the ‘sippy cup’ stage and I ended up ordering several sets to put to good use. These labels are […]
Day Trip – Dinosaur State Park
Dinosaur State Park, Rocky Hill, Connecticut Did you even know that there is an actual dinosaur state park in the New England? “We are one of the largest dinosaur track sites in North America. Beneath our geodesic dome, you will find an exceptional display of early Jurassic fossil tracks that were made 200 million years […]
Strawberry Growing Season – Mom’s Lifesaver Style
Taken from my sister’s garden – summer strawberries! My sister is the weekend gardener – making every minute count and taking every opportunity to include her little ones in it – and strawberries are no exception! Here is one of my favorite parts of her garden – painted rocks! Yes, that’s right – painted rocks […]
Gadgets We Love – Pop-up Napkin Dispenser
Pop-up Napkin Dispenser This is one is ALL about function for me! You’ seen them in the restaurants and odds are you have used them too – I found these at a local thrift store and knew they would be great for our summer camper and out door meals – I had no ideal how […]
Garden Series: My Rare Lilac
It’s Lilac Season in New England! Syringa Gardens, West Newbury, Massachusetts I posted this photo on Instagram and Facebook yesterday and it sort of went VIRAL. I decided to share my little treasure with you! I know we aren’t a gardening blog, but my garden keeps my husband and I SANE – it’s our LIFESAVER […]
Sharpie Tie Dye – You Can Do It Too!
Want to have some fun creating a tie dye effect without all the mess? How about using some of your marker collection to design your own shirt? Here is what you need:– Sharpie markers TIP -wider tips work better than fine point – rubbing alcohol – rubber bands/elastics – eye dropper or syringe – cups […]
Day Trip – Sabbaday Brook Trail
Simple, Scenic Hike Just Off the Kancamagus Highway, New Hampshire Heading to North Conway, NH this summer? Not too far from North Conway, is an amazing family hike to see one of New Hampshire’s many beautiful water falls. Sabbaday Falls is a 45′ drop! This scenic (less than 1 mile round trip) walk is located […]
Confession – I Lied To My Daughter
Yes, I did. I lied to my 7 year old daughter. (By Bonnie) I flat out lied and like with any lie, it grew and grew and made things worse, not better – lesson learned. So how did it come about that I threw this whopper out there? Well, it’s no excuse but I was […]
