Surf’s Up, Dude! Review of D6 Surf Skimmer! – by Cara Potapshyn Meyers


     D6 Surf Skimmer It’s new.  It’s innovative.  It’s taking beaches by storm.  It’s THE must-have skimboard product for kids.   It’s the SurfSkimmer. This summer is the perfect time for families to connect at the beach, get kids moving and introduce action sports to those who have always wanted to shred like their ...

Book Review: The Thyroid Diet Revolution – by Cara Potapshyn Meyers


  I don’t think I have ever made this statement about any book I have ever read: The Thyroid Diet Revolution by Mary J. Shomon literally saved my life. Period. In fact, it saved my life to the point where I was asked to review it last summer and here it ...

Fitness DVDs for Every Kind of Mom – Review by Cara Potapshyn Meyers


Here we are at the unofficial start to summer! I know many of our Mom readers are working on getting a little more pool or beach ready! Here are three great DVDs from Acacia that will suit just about every type of Mom!     PRENATAL WORKOUTS Stay fit and energized throughout your pregnancy Staying ...

Crafty Finds and Giveaways for Home and Car – Review by Cara Potapshyn Meyers


 Family Stickers, Family Car Stickers, Family Decals, Family Car Decals  FamilyStickers.com offers one of the largest selections of family stickers, family car decals, and stick family stickers. These easy to apply vinyl window family car stickers are available in several themes and sizes or customized to your request. Family car decals are ...

Finding My “Passion” – by Cara Potapshyn Meyers


  Me in my Favorite Lyme's Awareness Shirt I was having a conversation the other night with a close friend of mine. When I mentioned that my un-18th wedding anniversary was coming up next week, she wondered why I even bothered counting since I am in the midst of getting a divorce. ...

Let’s Hear It for the Boys! – Review by Cara Potapshyn Meyers


 Since I have a son, I get a fair amount of “boy” items to review. Here are a few of my favorites.    Shaun White Apparel Shaun White Apparel is bringing another season of warm weather apparel, swimwear and accessories, designed by Olympic gold medalist Shaun White, to Target stores nationwide and Target.com. Shaun ...

Snazzy Beads for Mom – Review by Cara Potapshyn Meyers


    This past winter, I attended a Trade Show Convention. As I was perusing the isles, a particular booth caught my eye. Jewelry! But not flashy, sparkly jewelry. This jewelry was colorful, beautiful and casual. Beaded bracelets, earrings and necklaces with a hint of “bling” to them for both women and ...

Special Gifts for Mom – Review by Cara Potapshyn Meyers


Mother’s Day is fast approaching! Whether you need a gift for your Mom, a Mom friend, or even for yourself, this selection is sure to please! Are you planning the Mothers’ Day “breakfast in bed” surprise for your mom? Try something new and give her a Mothers’ Day basket! Our moms ...

“Free-Range” Meets Real World Parenting – by Cara Potapshyn Meyers


I consider myself a more “free-range” parent. My parenting style probably originates from my hyper-controlled, over-protected, suffocating childhood. I despised being parented in that kind of world and vowed that I would never raise my own child in that manner. Thus, my “free-range” tendencies. Well, my personal parenting choices overstepped ...

Acacia DVD Fitness Finds! – Review by Cara Potapshyn Meyers


Spring is finally here! Along with that is the desire for wearing lighter clothing and being more active! What better way to accomplish this than with this line-up of terrific fitness DVDs from Acacia!   The Real Housewives of Atlanta Breakout Star Debuts Fitness DVD   KENYA MOORE: BOOTY BOOT CAMP  Three Fat-Blasting, Total-Body Sculpting ...