Over the weekend I was in my local grocery store when I spotted a large point of purchase display for Off Clip-On Mosquito Repellent.  Since mosquitoes tend to like me, I’m always open to new ways to avoid getting bit that doesn’t involve terrible smelling bug spray.

TrySports is a regional retailer in the Carolinas that offers a range of products and services for runners, walkers, swimmers, cyclists, gym enthusiast and of course triathletes. We were lucky enough to get a Wilmington, NC location, and in late 2009 I become a loyal customer.  Here’s why.

I was introduced to Libman Wonder Mop conducting a mommy blogger campaign about a year and a half ago. I instantly became hooked.

Yesterday my father-in-law was sharing a story about how he purchased a new patio set on Sears.com at a much lower cost than if he had purchased it from the brick-and-mortar Sears.   The gazebo was $599 at the store and only $319 online.  The table and chairs were $799 at the store and $599 online.  That is a total savings of almost $500!  And to top that off, by purchasing the patio set online using his Sears credit card, it was interest free for one year!

You know it is summer when you see fruit shaped Kleenex boxes!  Really… it’s the new sign of summer.      Just this week I was in Target and saw an end cap display of Kleenex’s “Perfect Slice of Summer” tissue boxes.  At first I thought the idea was a bit strange.  What would guests think if they were in our bathroom and saw a watermelon, lime or orange shaped cardboard box on the counter?  Aren’t tissue boxes something we try to hide rather than draw attention to?

Frito Lay SunChips continue to amaze me with its commitment to sustainability.  I just purchased a bag of SunChips and noticed it is now using 100% compostable packaging. Rather then paying lip service to sustainability, this is an excellent example of one brand that continues to show consumers its commitment to our environment in tangible ways.

Prior to marrying my husband, who is a United States Marine Corp infantry captain, Memorial Day was just another day off to me.  A day to plan picnics and spend time with friends and family.

I was in Pet Smart yesterday getting Rachael Ray Nutrish cheap dog food for our boxer, Monty. (click here to see reviews of Rachael Ray Nutrish dog food).