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Over the course of 2009, the 3 Kids and Us family has had the pleasure of working with a over 100 companies and brands, testing and sharing opinions on products we've come to know and love. These are products we've not only tried ourselves, but products we continue to use and put our name behind. In the 1st Annual, "3 Kids Tested, and Us Approved" Mom's Best Awards we're happy to announce the following … [Read more...]
Rather than one big long post of resolutions, old posts, and so on, I've decided to break them all up into fun little "2009 Rewind" episodes. While my blog has covered a lot of different topics over the course of the year, the one that is nearest and dearest to my heart is my children. They rule my world and make every day worth living, even if that day involves scrubbing poop off the walls or crayon off the tv or … [Read more...]
I'm one of those moms. You know, the kind that does the big fancy shmancy birthday party for the child that will never remember it. The 1st birthday. It's probably the most special of all of them to me and I like to celebrate it big - from the cake to the decorations and everything in between. Little Miss Emma's 1st birthday is just 2 months away and I'm already getting excited finding the perfect party … [Read more...]
I cringe admitting this, but it's true, I'm now a fan of Twilight. Purely out of curiosity over all the hub bub that has been going on over the book series and movies, I asked my husband to go rent Twilight so I could get it over with. Honestly, I thought it was going to be just another vampire movie and knowing nothing will ever outdo Bram Stoker's Dracula, in my mind, Twilight was going to be a … [Read more...]
In part one of my comparative review of two vacuums, the Oreck XL Gold and Dyson DC25 Animal, I covered general, cosmetic differences between the two vacuums that you can read here. During the past two weeks I wanted to really see what these vacuum cleaners were made of and set up a home test where each vacuum was used exclusively in our home for one week on 3 types of floor where different types of messes … [Read more...]
As 2010 approaches, a new year of more products and innovative ideas that will be shared here at 3 Kids and Us, I feel the need to keep you updated on the products of the past. In the past year, we've shared our personal thoughts and opinions of over 150 products that may have ended up in your home, or may in the future. While most are still functioning quite well and still apart of our lives, some have become dull … [Read more...]
Introducing Frozen Appetizers from Farm Rich Farm Rich® products have been setting the standard for delicious, easy-to-prepare food the whole family loves. Our snacks, appetizers, and breakfast foods are quick-frozen and carefully packaged so busy families can prepare great tasting food within minutes. Our Holiday Experience For the first time in many years, my family decided to host a Christmas Eve "Appetizer … [Read more...]
Every once in awhile I find something interesting going on in my hometown of Springfield, IL - whether it be a local event, local flavor or a local view. Each week I'll bringing a piece of my life to the online world in a series called Let's Get Local. I encourage anyone and everyone to join in and share a little bit of their own local flair to introduce us to people and places we may never visit. There's … [Read more...]
Between now and January 15, 2010, the 3 Kids and Us reader survey will be open to all those willing to participate. 2009 has been a very busy year of learning, growing and most definitely a lot of sharing. You've put up with me through at least a dozen template changes, possibly a dozen design changes and of course my moments of PMS, and now I'd like to reward you. By answering my 10 question year end survey, … [Read more...]
Between now and January 15, 2010, the 3 Kids and Us reader survey will be open to all those willing to participate. 2009 has been a very busy year of learning, growing and most definitely a lot of sharing. You've put up with me through at least a dozen template changes, possibly a dozen design changes and of course my moments of PMS, and now I'd like to reward you. By answering my 10 question year end survey, … [Read more...]
