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I try to keep my home neat and organized most of the time.  But my purse…that’s a whole other matter.  It’s a mess.  Old coupons, movie tickets, and lipsticks are all over that black hole.  I end up losing gift cards, pens and buisness cards in its depths.  And it never fails, even when I switch purses and clean it up, it doesn’t take long at all for it to start looking like a tornado went through it.

I just finished reading one of the most fun books ever.  Bugs in My Hair.

Is something bugging you? Bestselling award-winner David Shannon shows the funny side of waging war against–oh no!–head lice.

This book is guaranteed to make you laugh–and itch! From the opening picture of a happy, oversized louse appearing with his suitcases, you know these bugs are determined to stay, and Mom is about to go nuts!

Nobody talks about them, but they are everywhere. (Some estimate 20 million children a year host them.) Oh the shame and humiliation of having bugs in your hair!

Svetol is a natural plant extract of decaffeinated green coffee bean rich in chlorogenic acids, key compounds that support the body’s metabolism. This groundbreaking ingredient supports healthy weight in two ways: by slowing the absorption of glucose in the intestines, and modulating the breakdown of sugar by the liver which encourages the burning of fat for energy. Leveraging the research and experience of Naturex, Svetol® harnesses the beneficial essence of green coffee in a plant concentrate and provides proven effective slimming and beauty benefits.

Make space in your pantry because Manischewitz is ready to fill your shelves with exciting, new products!  These new introductions are great staples that every kitchen should have for everyday cooking, or for creating special holiday meals to share with family and friends. 

Some of these products are also featured in great recipes found in the new Manischewitz Recipe & Holiday Guide, a free app available for download on all Apple and Android devices.

I try to meal plan I really do, but some weeks go better than others.  Okay, okay if I’m going to be honest, most weeks I start and my meal planning maybe gets up to Wednesday if I’m really lucky Thursday.  That leaves for a lot of unplanned meals in a week.  Having my pantry and freezer stocked with items from Sam’s Club helps.

If you’ve followed my blog for any length of time, you’ll know that it when it comes to food, I like easy.  That doesn’t mean I want to sacrifice taste, it just means I like short cuts.

Yvonne Ruperti, recipe developer extraordinaire, is tempting you into the kitchen with a uniquely simplified approach to baking.  ONE BOWL BAKING: Simple, from Scratch Recipes for Delicious Desserts, shows how to create beautiful, delicious, and wholesome desserts from scratch using just one bowl.  Perfect for people who love the convenience and ease of a mix but want to do it with 100% homemade quality and gourmet results.

Mobile game apps are a funny thing.  When you find a great one, you tend to want to play it all the time.  I recently got to test drive the mobile app Alphie with a sample code, and haven’t been able to stop playing it! 

Alphie is a courageous little squid whome you help navigate throgu the ocean.  Along the way, you’re both in for a few surprises.  If your efforts go awry, you may have to start again, but after a few tries you begin to get the hang of it.

I pride myself in being a pretty good housekeeper, but the rest of my family lacks the passion that I do in that department.    Every mom has something that they fool their kids with to get them to do chores though…right?!  I know I do. 

Confession time:

THE CONTAGIOUS COLORS OF MUMPLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL
By Fowler DeWitt
In Stores September 3, 2013
For ages 7 and up

Coin lithium batteries can be found around most homes in everyday items like remote controls, keyless entry devices for your car, flameless candles and children’s books with sound. If ingested, these coin-sized lithium batteries can cause serious chemical burns in as little as two hours.  Yet in a survey conducted by Energizer, 62 percent of parents reported being unaware of the risk associated with coin lithium batteries.