2019-07-23 13:54
I have been a spinner for some time and I love it. It is another way that I can just kick back and relax. It gives me the opportunity to focus on something where my mind needs to just be on… Read More
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I Like It Frantic website is owned by a Mommy Blogger located in Baltimore, MD. She blogs about technology, parenting, reviews and giveaways, family, entertainment, and health-related issues. I Like It Frantic is PR friendly.
2019-07-20 15:40
A new month is coming which means this is the perfect time to start looking at Knit Alongs for August! Knit Alongs for August 2019 Aug 2019 MKAL by bunnymuff, Mona Zillah. This mystery shawl… Read More
2019-07-18 15:40
As a knitter in a modern world, the upside is being able to find many different apps that will help you to make knitting fun and more productive! I thought I’d give an overview of a fe… Read More
2019-06-18 13:00
I’ve been to the Maryland Sheep and Wool several times but never had the chance to do any of the classes. Way back in 2007 I was able to do Stitches East when it was here in Baltimore… Read More
2019-06-13 15:49
Its time to get ready for some July Knitting with our July Knit Alongs! You have your choice of several knit alongs this month. Camp Loopy: I happen to love Camp Loopy and this year I… Read More
2019-05-30 16:05
I love when I can participate in swaps that let me meet new people as well as learn about new fibers/yarns. I found Wool Swap at the beginning of the year and signed up for the woolswap Marc… Read More
2019-05-28 14:00
Fibreshare is a fantastic opportunity for those that are crafters. It does have a focus on fibre BUT it includes sewing, embroidery, knitting, spinning, crochet, macrame and more. Sign ups o… Read More
2019-05-17 15:00
As a knitter, the first thing I wanted to do was make a blanket but I also felt I needed to practice as many stitches as I could. The best thing I could think of was to work on a Sampler Bla… Read More
2019-05-16 14:55
Are you wondering what the best thing to get your hubby/father for Father’s Day? I know there are a ton of different options that and that can make life difficult. One of the things St… Read More
2019-05-09 15:15
I happen to love Knit Alongs. They are fantastic for learning new skills but getting help as you go. So far I’ve only done one that I didn’t love and the designer was so fantasti… Read More
2019-04-30 19:04
There are lots of ways you can be a safer driver. One of my favorite ways is using a good radar detector. Now before you think I’m using it to get away with speeding, that is not how I… Read More
2019-04-30 00:00
Think of all the great items you could purchase if you win a Best Buy Gift Card! I know Steve is begging for a new set of ear buds. Are you about ready to pack your bags and head off for a g… Read More
2019-04-26 14:00
I’m so disappointed that Rachael is beyond the doll baby/Barbie stage. Honestly I love that stage. It means innocence. It means creativity. It means role playing. When you have Barbie… Read More
2019-04-25 15:35
Do you have a new mom in your life? Maybe one that will be celebrating her first Mother’s Day in a few weeks? We have a selection of Books for New Moms on Mother’s Day. These are… Read More
2019-04-18 16:11
Are you a hockey fan? Local readers might be interested in keeping up with the Washington Capitals by joining in the Capitals Playoff Viewing at National Harbor! Bring your family and friend… Read More
2019-04-18 14:30
With Easter just a few days away, we have some Tips for an Epic Easter. We worked together with Catholic Central to gather some great ideas. What are your favorite parts of celebrating Easte… Read More
2019-04-17 14:33
If you have a little girl in your life, they are probably obsessed with unicorns and all things cute. This Easter I wanted to fill Rachael’s basket with things I knew she would love bu… Read More
2019-04-11 15:57
Two years ago, we moved Charlie to the basement. He really had outgrown the room he was in upstairs. He also needed more space and personal space being a teen. Now he is responsible for his… Read More
2019-04-10 14:09
As a mom I want my kids to work hard at improving their education. But I also know that they need to do this in a fun way sometimes. I’m talking about getting the video games shut off… Read More
2019-04-06 13:00
I talk about my nephew a lot. You see he is always on my mind. I worry about how he is dealing with the changes in school, his life outside of school and how he will be when he grows up. But… Read More
2019-04-03 13:00
Are you looking for somewhere fantastic to take the kids this year? Why not check out the Nickelodeon’s Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana? I know I could use a good getaway. You can have… Read More
2019-04-02 14:30
Have you gotten to see any of the Nickelodeon’s Corn & Peg episodes yet? I know it would have been perfect for Rae when she was a little. The first thing I love about Corn & Pe… Read More
2019-04-01 13:30
We love seeing different plays and musicals. It was something I did with my parents as a kid. It made for a different way to learn. I can still remember going to see a musical with my mom an… Read More
2019-03-31 13:00
Have you seen the viral videos from Caught in Providence? I absolutely adore this judge. Judge Frank Caprio is a judge who obviously cares about those people that come before him. In watchin… Read More
2019-03-29 13:00
Leia is a little over a year old. We love her to pieces but there are times when we need her to behave a little more. We did a professional puppy training class which we loved. Leia’s… Read More
2019-03-28 14:17
I was lucky enough to see a preview screening of Dumbo on Monday. I had to take a few days to volunteer at the kids school and watch the old Dumbo. You will see a million reviews for Dumbo… Read More
2019-03-27 14:17
Are you a busy mom looking for a delicious quick and easy meal for your family? Then you will love Tai Pei‘s line of single-serve, Asian inspired, frozen entrees because they’re… Read More
2019-03-26 13:00
There are a few groups that I work with on a regular basis and there are a few I would love to do more to help. One of the ones that has helped our family tremendously and that I would love… Read More
2019-03-25 13:00
Are you thinking of getting away for the summer? You may be thinking of heading outside of your normal vacation spots. While I have some great ideas for here in the states I’m also loo… Read More
2019-03-22 13:00
If you’re in the DC area this weekend, you may need to be looking for something great to do that is indoors. I love our area but this rain is kicking my mood to the curb. I thought I&r&hell…Read More
2019-03-21 14:13
If you’re in the Annapolis area this weekend or next, you might be looking for something fun to do. I have a few Annapolis Events for March 2019 to get you excited. Annapolis Events fo… Read More
2019-03-19 20:20
YEAH! The best news ever is that we now have more views of the Toy Story 4 New Characters. I’m so excited to share some of the new characters as well as looks from old favorites (HELLO… Read More
2019-03-15 13:00
Thankfully I think we are seeing the beginning of spring here in Maryland. (We will NOT mention the winter storm they are talking about coming this way!) I’m excited to have time and t… Read More
2019-03-14 13:54
With my maiden last name being O’Neil you can tell I have some Irish in me. My grandmother actually had a friend who was a genealogist and he traced our history back to royalty in Irel… Read More
2019-03-14 13:00
This weekend we will be rewatching all of the Marvel movies. The kids absolutely love them and for a change I do too. I can’t stand some of the shows the kids are into right now. I thi… Read More
2019-03-12 13:00
I worked with Smile Brilliant a few years ago to test out the Smile Brilliant Whitening System. It worked well but I was excited when they reached out again to let me know about their new Ca… Read More
2019-03-11 12:36
Have you been to the theater yet to see the new Marvel movie, CAPTAIN MARVEL? You don’t want to miss the latest installment in the Marvel franchise and see how it ties into Avengers an… Read More
2019-03-08 14:00
I am a long time music fan. I love it all but a few years ago I was introduced to contemporary Christian music. With this introduction, contemporary Christian has been one of the genres that… Read More
2019-03-07 15:17
Are you a fan of the DreamWorks How to Train Your Dragon series? Our kids love it. In fact Charlie came home early from school yesterday. After his migraine abated he asked to watch a movie… Read More
2019-03-06 14:00
The Spider-man saga continues in SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE. A breakout hit with several accolades. Just check out these nominations and wins! Academy Award® Nominee for Best… Read More
2019-03-04 15:00
Coming soon to Cartoon Network is Zag Heroez: Power Players. This is a new cartoon sure to please all ages. The best part is that Playmate Toys is joining forces to make the show fun. About… Read More
2019-03-02 15:00
Have you seen the new trailer for The Hustle? I happen to adore Anne Hathaway. She is one of our favorite actresses ever. Steve will watch The Princess Diaries over and over and over again… Read More
2019-03-01 15:15
The I knew I was in for a treat, when within moments of the lights dimming, to signal the start of Finding Neverland, the entire audience gasped in delight at the playful fairy that was flut… Read More
2019-02-28 14:36
As a mom that is always looking for the best for my kids, I love the idea of advancing their knowledge in multiple ways. The hard part in this day and age is to get kids to be involved witho… Read More
2019-02-27 21:04
Its hard to believe that 18 years ago my life was on a crash course to change forever and becoming an instant family was in the cards. Steve and I had been talking for a few weeks on the int… Read More
2019-02-26 17:46
When you’re hearing impaired or visually impaired, you often skip the regular mundane things like TV and movies. It makes it hard to go to a movie theater and watch a movie if you can… Read More
2019-02-25 15:18
A few weeks ago I told you about Amazon Prime Wardrobe and walked you through how the entire ordering process works. I ordered 4 items through Prime Wardrobe and wanted to share how the resu… Read More
2019-02-21 16:17
The latest trailer for the Secret Life of Pets 2 has released! The kids are so excited to see this movie as the original is so adorable. The kids often come home from school and wonder what… Read More
2019-02-19 14:38
Did you know that you can now get cocktail inspiration with your Alexa? I’m serious! Check it out. Sparkling Ice has launched the new voice skill for Alexa and Google Assistant. The ne… Read More
2019-02-18 14:00
There are a few things that kids can dream of when they are younger. One of the best things would be an amusement park that comes to life. Wonder Park makes that happen. Can you imagine your… Read More
2019-02-17 14:00
For some men, they are always on the look out for a better way to shave, a way to get a smoother shave. For Steve, we’re constantly on the look out for a shaver that will get to the li… Read More
2019-02-16 14:00
Both of the kids have been fascinated with the Captain Underpants books. When the movie came out they were over the moon. Now they have the DreamWorks The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants se… Read More
2019-02-15 17:00
Have you seen some of those beautiful photos of homes that have big kitchens with a double wall oven? But why have a double wall oven? Are they worth the price? There are several models and… Read More
2019-02-15 14:00
Have you seen the After trailer? Do you even know about the movie After? The movie is based on the Anna Todd book which almost has a cult following. Fans around the world have been following… Read More
2019-02-14 16:00
So every once in a while a movie, book, song will come along and it is totally your life. When I was a kid, my mom swore that the producers of Roseanne were watching our house. While we had… Read More
2019-02-14 14:47
Are you still looking for a good Valentine’s Card? Maybe you want something little for those people you see on the street. Yep I’m promoting doing some random acts of kindness to… Read More
2019-02-13 18:58
Are you ready for another round of Do You Want to Build a Snowman? How about a rousing rendition of Summer? I know my two kiddos are still obsessed with all the songs from Frozen. They love… Read More
2019-02-10 14:00
Rachael is a huge fan of the cooking shows. She especially loves Nailed It! and Just Desserts on Netflix. She loves watching to see what happens and how the adults are “Messing up the… Read More
2019-02-09 13:00
Barnes & Noble has teamed up with Houghton Mifflin Harcourt for the newest event in their popular Kids’ Book Hangout series. Beginning at 2:00 pm on Saturday, February 9t… Read More
2019-02-08 14:00
The latest Netflix February releases are coming out. Which one are you looking forward to the most? I think Russian Doll is going to be my favorite because I adore Natasha Lyonne. She always… Read More
2019-02-07 14:53
Valentine’s Day is a time to show your significant other a little extra love. Now Steve will tell you that its a made up holiday and he shows me he loves me every day. But from a woman… Read More
2019-02-06 14:00
In October, I realized that the kids were getting too big for the car we had. Literally every time we were in the car, Charlie’s knees were in my back. If I switched the kids up and mo… Read More
2019-02-05 14:00
I am a super hard shopper. I honestly have the weirdest sizes for my body and it makes life difficult. Last weekend I spend all weekend running to stores across Maryland looking for a good s… Read More
2019-02-04 14:00
This is truly a day I wish we didn’t have to have. You know I’ve been caught up in the day to day national days recently. Like yesterday was National Day the Music Died Day. Toda… Read More
2019-02-01 14:00
If you’re a traveler you might have an RV, this is the perfect time of year to look at Snowy RV Destinations. Take a glance of this list of 5 snowy RV destinations and check off the on… Read More
2019-01-31 14:21
There are a few times that a music video hits home for me. I have a very proud military family. All three of my grandfathers served. I’m most proud of my Pap. He fought hard in World W… Read More
2019-01-31 03:00
Sponsored by: HueTrition Hosted by: Powered by Mom, Mom Does Reviews & My Four and More I’m so excited to be on a healthy path this year. I started a new diet and joined the gym. I… Read More
2019-01-31 01:38
Last year Freeform decided to allow creativity to flow and held the first Freeform Summit. This year the Summit looks to be bigger and better! Freeform announced the second annual Freeform S… Read More
2019-01-29 04:49
Powered by Mom’s A Classic Valentine’s Floral Gift Giveaway Open to US and CAN – Ends 2/7 I’ve loved getting flowers for holidays for years. As we’ve become an… Read More
2019-01-29 01:00
Powered by Mom’s True Evo + Wireless Earphones Giveaway Open to US Only – Ends 2/10 If you’re like most people right now, you going to the gym, working out at home, taking… Read More
2019-01-28 14:00
Finding kindness in kids is easy if they’re taught early on to be kind. You see when we’re rising our littles we often ask them to say please and thank you. Some of us train our… Read More
2019-01-24 18:00
As a young kid, I always had the weirdest habits. I still do for some parts. I used to love to read the obituaries. Yep weird for a 9-10 year old but hey it kept me reading right? Around the… Read More
2019-01-23 14:00
This nutritious gluten-free banana muffin recipe allows people with a gluten allergy to gain the health benefits of bananas. This recipe is easy to make and tastes great. The reality today i… Read More
2019-01-22 13:23
I happen to adore Caroline Rhea. She has played so many various roles. I loved her on Sabrina and continued to love her in Christmas with the Kranks. Caroline Rhea is back in Sydney to the M… Read More
2019-01-21 14:00
Every season of the year offers new and fresh ideas for decorating the home, and winter is no exception. Table decorations for the winter months are not difficult to make or necessarily expe… Read More
2019-01-20 14:00
Can you remember when plasma TVs came out? It was the best thing ever. The picture was crisp and clear. Or at least that’s what we thought right? Now a days the technology has changed… Read More
2019-01-17 16:25
The next Marvel adventure awaits! We have Captain Marvel new posters including Goose! Yes the cat is so famous that a poster was necessary just for it. Captain Marvel New Posters Captain Mar… Read More
2019-01-17 14:29
Hazardous winter weather can strand motorists for hours or even days. It is important to have the right necessities to withstand a roadside emergency in the cold winter months. Every family… Read More
2019-01-14 14:00
Just because the weather has gotten chilly and the days have gotten shorter, that does not mean you can no longer enjoy all of the great things about a classic picnic! With only a few modifi… Read More
2019-01-11 14:00
The cooler months are upon us. Dropping temperatures paired with brick winds, falling snow, sleet, rain, ice, and hail leave the majority of us stuck inside more than we would like. Turn tor… Read More
2019-01-10 15:37
Did you know you can be tech savvy but still need Total Tech Support by Geek Squad? When we purchased our last TV I knew I wanted it mounted on the wall. We had toys for the kids all over th… Read More
2019-01-08 14:31
Have you seen the trailer for A Dog’s Way Home? This fantastic movie is based on the book by W. Bryce Cameron. Rachael found the book a few months ago and fell in love. She’s rea… Read More
2019-01-08 14:12
Have you caught the latest Captain Marvel poster and spot? I’m so excited that we have a strong female role as the leader of the Marvel universe. I can’t wait to see how Brie Lar… Read More
2019-01-07 14:00
When winter comes round the gardens are often neglected due to lack of interest, cold weather and the approach of Christmas but they are mainly neglected due to the lack of winter flowers an… Read More
2019-01-05 13:04
This is one of my most favorite posts to write each year! We have the Walt Disney Studios 2019 Movie Slate! Look at all these amazing movies to come this year. Make sure to tell me which one… Read More
2019-01-02 15:00
The Grinch is one of my favorite characters. We got to see a preview of the newest Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch a few months ago and we had mixed emotions. However, for new viewers of this cl… Read More
2019-01-01 15:00
So today is January 1, 2019 and most of us will have woken a little later than usual, having drunk too much alcohol and overeaten the day before. The other thing that many people will have i… Read More
2018-12-27 14:00
When was the last time you received a compliment? How do you go about accepting compliments? If you are now thinking of all the compliments you have received over the last few days and feeli… Read More
2018-12-25 14:00
Mothers are central to who we are as people. They are often the first family member to touch us, kiss us, nurture us. Whether you’re a son or a daughter, she is the first person with w… Read More
2018-12-24 14:00
Rosary Beads are made from many different types of materials. They always follow the same style and pattern. Here is a guide to follow on how to make Rosary Beads. Before you teach the stude… Read More
2018-12-23 14:00
In this modern age, not many people in the Western world need to make their own clothes, drapes, or bedding. Not everyone is cut out to be an expert tailor or crafts-person. Nevertheless, ev… Read More
2018-12-21 15:00
If you’re looking for a last minute present for your technology person look no further! We’re looking at replacing one of the TVs in our house so I hunted up a deal from Best Buy… Read More
2018-12-20 14:59
I love working with new companies and old. Best Buy is by far one of my favorites to work with because I am a die hard technology lover. I can’t stand knowing there is new tech that I… Read More
2018-12-19 20:35
We have a zoo in our home. We have the two cats and Leia. Then we had a beautiful hamster. Rachael had saved her allowance for months to be able to get a hamster. It was the sweetest thing… Read More
2018-12-19 14:00
Gluten free baking is easier than ever with all the varieties of gluten free flours available. With all the choices, gluten free baking is an adventure for the taste buds. Gluten Free Zucchi… Read More
2018-12-18 14:54
We got to see a preview of Mary Poppins Returns last night. I’m honestly rather mixed on the movie. I was desperate for it to be as fantastic as the first one. There were some good/ama… Read More
2018-12-16 14:00
There are a few times that I get a request to review a product and I don’t ask the kids if they want to do it. I just go for it. Starlink Battle for Atlas is one of those reviews. I&rs&hell…Read More
2018-12-14 14:00
Children’s craft projects don’t have to be expensive or elaborate. These ornaments are made from simple materials that most people have on hand. Adding inexpensive glitter that y… Read More
2018-12-13 14:00
Whether you buy a real tree or a living tree this Christmas is of course a matter of choice. When making that choice there are a couple of issues to consider. We have some tips for Choosing… Read More
2018-12-12 23:41
I absolutely love my pressure cooker. I use it weekly if not daily. Hard boiled eggs are the best thing ever in it. The peel so easily. I also love to make Egg Bites. Powered by Mom’s… Read More
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