Archive for October, 2006

Friday, October 20th, 2006

Bath seat

Every time I say “I can’t live without [insert product name here]” I think, I need to blog. Tonight it was the Safety 1st bath seat. This is a great help at bath time with a baby who is at the in-between stage of bath time. You know, they’re too big for the sling/hammock-type infant tub, […]

1 Comment » - Posted in Baby, Bathing & Potty Training by shopgirl_alicia

Wednesday, October 18th, 2006

Attention Jeff Grogg: Put Down the Box

Kashi developer Jeff Grogg has threatened to eat cardboard if his new all natural (healthy) granola bars tasted like cardboard. Jeff, put the box down. I repeat, step away from the little white box.
Recently I posted that Kashi was offering to send a free granola bar for customers to try. I just received mine the […]

1 Comment » - Posted in Food & Beverage by shopgirl_tanya

Sunday, October 15th, 2006

Zyliss Spoon-Spatula

It’s a spoon. It’s a spatula. It’s a spoon-spatula. Leave it to the Swiss to make hip gadgets. Not only is the silicone kitchen gadget aesthetically pleasing, but it’s multi-functional, too.
The spatula is both flexible and stiff, and with the handy-dandy spoon you can save the time of getting a second utencil (not to mention […]

1 Comment » - Posted in Kitchen, Tools & Gadgets by shopgirl_tanya

Thursday, October 12th, 2006

Tresemme Shampoo and Conditioner

This summer I was hanging out with my family at my nephew’s wedding when I came across a product that I knew I wanted to try — Tresemme’s Shampoo and Conditioner. Yes, I know this sounds strange, but stick with me and you’ll see the picture.
My very cool, teenage neice was standing near me; the top […]

1 Comment » - Posted in Hair Care, Beauty, Bath & Shower by shopgirl_alicia

Thursday, October 5th, 2006

Great Birthday Party Ideas

My son is about to turn six and we needed some ideas for fun and easy kids birthday parties. I have a subscription to Family Fun Magazine and noticed that they have a book called Family Fun Parties.
The book is filled with great birthday, back-to-school parties, holiday and much more. There are step […]

No Comments » - Posted in Entertainment, Magazines by shopgirl_phaedra

Monday, October 2nd, 2006

Nancy Drew to the Rescue!

Someone can just mention the name Nancy Drew and wonderful memories of curling up on the sofa or under my sheets late at night to read the latest adventure of my all time favorite girl sleuth immediately pops into my head.
I grew up reading Nancy Drew, I wanted to be just like her and solve […]

No Comments » - Posted in Entertainment, Books by shopgirl_phaedra

Sunday, October 1st, 2006

Cascade 2-1 Action Pacs (with DAWN)

On Friday the shopgirls hassled me and gave me a deadline of Monday morning (thus, I had ALL weekend) to finally post about the Cascade 2IN1 Action Pacs with the Power of DAWN that we received from a PR agent. A rep for Cascade wrote to the We Talk Shop feedback mail saying she would […]

3 Comments » - Posted in Household, Cleaners, Kitchen by shopgirl_alicia

Sunday, October 1st, 2006

Yummy Spicy Olives

Here’s a great taste combination for everyone who is a fan of hot and spicy food – Tabasco Olives. Now these aren’t your typical olives – they are swimming in Tabasco seasoning and have quite a kick! They are bursting with spicy flavor and are a great addition to martini, olive tapenade […]

No Comments » - Posted in Food & Beverage, Gourmet by shopgirl_phaedra