Are You Raising An Adventurous Kid? When I was little, I remember begging to go outside to play with the neighborhood children the minute I was done with breakfast and wasn’t ready to settle down inside until the sun set after dinner. I would be exhausted, smelly, dirty and very happy. I had the opportunity to write a guest post on this topic that includes 5 ways to get your kids outside over at Jen and Barb, Mom Life ... a site … [Read more...]
Nickelodeon’s Big Time Movie and Rags: Double Movie
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Nickelodeon’s Big Time Movie and Rags: Double Movie The boys of Big Time Rush and Keke Palmer are bringing the latest smash original Nickelodeon TV movies to DVD. The two hours of musical fun include Big Time Movie where the boys save the world with an awesome Beatles soundtrack. With their bags switched at the airport, they inadvertently gain possession of a fearsome device that, in the wrong hands, could destroy the world. Also included is … [Read more...]
Hasbro Let’s Rock! Elmo & Play-Doh Swirling Shake Shoppe Review
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Let’s Rock! Elmo & Swirling Shake Shoppe There are two things in this world my two love right now... Elmo and Play-Doh. Fortunately for them Hasbro asked us to take a peek at two of these fun toys! Let's Rock! Elmo is a fun animated toy that bops along to the music with your child all the while playing a musical instrument. Elmo will play his tambourine, drums or hold a microwave and jam out! Product Description: It’s music time! … [Read more...]
Microsoft Live Webcast At BlogHer Recap | What’s New For Microsoft | Upgrade Offer & Back 2 School FREE XBOX
I think I am finally catching my breath after our whirlwind weekend at BlogHer! There is so much to tell everyone about, but first off I would love to share some of the fun Microsoft tidbits I learned! Windows 8—I spent an hour with Windows reps learning a little bit about Windows 8 that is due to launch October 26th. I got to see it in motion and also played with it a tiny bit. To be honest, I even teared up a bit while playing with it (yes, … [Read more...]
“Master Moves Mickey ” (aka M3) From Fisher Price Inspires A Times Square Flash Mob
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Just a few short weeks ago, the young and young-at-heart headed to New York’s Times Square with one collective mission – to get down with Mickey Mouse! Apparently I was there just a few short blocks from all of the fun... I would have loved to see this adorable group of kids (and adults) with their dancing shoes on... children, parents and New Yorkers danced their way through the city’s iconic intersection in a surprise flash mob starring the … [Read more...]
White, Brown, Spanish, Jasmine, even Basmati: How to Cook Rice
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White, Brown, Spanish, Jasmine, even Basmati: How to Cook Rice Unless you know how to cook rice, you've probably had few opportunities to savor the many delicious and popular varieties. There's a rice for every taste and every dish, and each one possesses its own unique flavors and characteristics. Basmati, for example, is said to resemble popcorn in both flavor and aroma. The sooner you learn how to cook rice, the sooner you can begin … [Read more...]
funK Shades Kids Polarized Sunglasses Review
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funK shades kids polarized sunglasses We have been spending a lot of time outside this summer. I instinctively reach for my sunglasses because without them I would constantly be squinting and wiping my watery eyes. A few years back it dawned on me that the sun was causing as much damage to my kid’s eyes as mine and the hunt for a pair they would keep on started. This year when funK shades offered to send a paid for both Emma and Ethan, I had … [Read more...]
Are Wet Ones Antibacterial Hand Wipes On YOUR Back To School List?
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Back to School shopping always includes the typical school supplies like paper, pencils, back packs, lunch boxes and the like. One thing we have started adding to our shopping list are Wet Ones Antibacterial Hand Wipes singles... they are perfect to toss into those lunch boxes. Back-to-school shopping typically involves gathering essential school supplies such as paper, pencils, backpacks, lunch boxes, and the like. One thing we've recently … [Read more...]
Vtech LS6475-3 Two Handset Cordless Phone
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Vtech LS6475-3 Two Handset Cordless Phone We have been without a land line for years now. Recently we decided to try a VOIP alternative as the need for a home phone was slowly creeping up and we aren’t ready to give cell phones to little kids. Even with all of the adults in the house having a cell phone, occasionally someone might come over to watch the kids and we feel more secure having a home phone for them to use in emergencies. So that … [Read more...]
See’s Candies Review
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See’s Candies Review For years I have heard about See’s Candies, but believe it or not... I hadn’t had a chance to try them! I’ve seen their store tucked in the front of our local furniture super store, but by the time we were done shopping I was exhausted and didn’t want to fight the kids over candy. I didn’t realize they had an online store and I jumped at the chance to try a variety of goodies. See's Famous Old Time Candies® are well … [Read more...]
