ShareHaving a new child is a journey that takes an amazing amount of time and an amazing amount of effort. It is an endeavor that lasts the rest of your life. In this article, we are going to discuss some furniture that I consider essential, furniture that you should start researching now. It is always [...]
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Get Winter Weather Relief for Your Skin with Lowila and Lac-Hydrin Five: Review
ShareThanks to winter weather, my skin is dry and cracking, which I hate! What I hate even more than my own skin issues is seeing my boys battle the effect that winter has on their skin. From the eczema to the dry patches and itchiness, they become miserable. Do you battle these same issues in [...]
Fingerprint Play Introduces Fun Educational Apps for the iPad: Review
ShareEver since hubby and I have gotten our iPads, it seems that the kids want to be on them as much as we do, so we always try to have a variety of age appropriate apps for them. With my kids, I am always happier to let them play a game if it has educational [...]
Hickory Farms Makes Gift Giving Easy and Tasty: Review
ShareThere are two things that really stress me during the holiday season: 1) what to bring as a hostess gift when going to parties and 2) what to send to friends and family that live out of town. I had always heard of Hickory Farms and seen their kiosks in the mall during the holiday [...]
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Visiting the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, AL
ShareWyatt, my seven year old, loves science. Anything to do with space, including planets, stars, and black holes, totally fascinate him! He reads books and watches TV programs to learn more, but nothing is as much fun as a hands on experience. He recently go that when we visited the U.S. Space & Rocket Center [...]
My Day at the Orchard with Musselman’s
ShareMy family loves applesauce and if you frequent my site, you know the we are huge fans of Musselman’s. So, when they invited me to Pennsylvania to tour one of their apple orchards and their processing plant, I was super excited!! Below is a slide show that details my adventure with Musselmans. After learning all [...]
What I Did at BlogHer 11
ShareI was lucky enough to be able to attend BlogHer again this year and I must say that I loved San Diego!! The weather was fantastic and I loved our view of the bay. My partners in crime for this adventure were Bridgette and Cissy, which are the best girls ever! This year was just [...]
Our Stay At Great Wolf Lodge in Grapevine, TX
ShareAfter attending Reviewers Retreat at the Great Wolf Lodge in the Poconos earlier this year, I knew I had to bring my boys to a Great Wolf for vacation this summer. I started out checking out all their locations, they have eleven of them, and decided that the one in Grapevine, TX was closest to us [...]
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Planning for a New Child
ShareHaving a new child is a journey that takes an amazing amount of time and an amazing amount of effort. It is an endeavor that lasts the rest of your life. In this article, we are going to discuss some furniture that I consider essential, furniture that you should start researching now. It is always [...]
MIRROR MIRROR is Set to Hit Theaters on March 30th
ShareSo, we have all been told the tale of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, but what if the story we heard was not exactly how things happened. In the upcoming release Mirror Mirror, which contains a star studded cast including Julia Roberts, Lily Collins, Armie Hammer, and Nathan Lane, you will experience a spirited adventure comedy filled [...]
My Top 10 Getting Healthy Product Recommendations
ShareA few years ago, after I had Blake, I decided that all the extra weight must come off!! I joined Weight Watchers and lost around 50 pounds. I have slowly been putting some of this back on, so I am officially back on plan. Here are a few products that help keep me on track: [...]
Dora the Explorer: Dora Loves Boots DVD
ShareThe holidays seem to make us all warm and fuzzy about those we love. And, apparently Dora is no exception, because the latest Nickelodeon DVD release, Dora the Explorer: Dora Loves Boots, celebrates Dora and Boots’ playful friendship. This DVD contains three new-to-DVD episodes that feature the adventures of Dora and her best friend, Boots. [...]
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Wordless Wednesday: Wyatt’s 1st Day of Kindergarten
ShareSo, it officially happened, my baby started big boy school!! He was really excited, in case you couldn’t tell.LOL
Wordless Wednesday: Lunch at American Girl Cafe
ShareLast week while we were in NYC for BlogHer 10, we made the most of our time. So, what happens when three grown women visit the American Girl Cafe for lunch, with no kids? We had a great time dining with our new friends, even if Ruthie was not available in the dining room!LOL
Wordless Wednesday: Jazz Fest is Exhausting
ShareThe boys were all worn out from Jazz Fest, and we weren’t even done, yet. Thank goodness they perked up before the Imagination Movers came on stage! LOL Here is Blake napping: And, the big boys have joined him:
Wordless Wednesday: Blake’s Carousel Ride
ShareBlake had so much fun riding the carousel, even though he looks quite serious here.LOL
Visiting the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, AL
February 9, 2012 by · 7 Comments
ShareWyatt, my seven year old, loves science. Anything to do with space, including planets, stars, and black holes, totally fascinate him! He reads books and watches TV programs to learn more, but nothing is as much fun as a hands on experience. He recently go that when we visited the U.S. Space & Rocket Center [...]
Dora the Explorer: Dora’s Easter Adventure DVD: Giveaway
February 6, 2012 by · 66 Comments
ShareAre your kids ready for an exciting new adventure with Dora and Boots? Then get ready to help Dora and Boots save the Hip-Hop Bunny’s basket of eggs in Dora the Explorer: Dora’s Easter Adventure, which will be released by Nickelodeon on February 14th. This DVD features an exciting collection of adventures all new-to-DVD, and [...]
MIRROR MIRROR is Set to Hit Theaters on March 30th
February 2, 2012 by · Leave a Comment
ShareSo, we have all been told the tale of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, but what if the story we heard was not exactly how things happened. In the upcoming release Mirror Mirror, which contains a star studded cast including Julia Roberts, Lily Collins, Armie Hammer, and Nathan Lane, you will experience a spirited adventure comedy filled [...]
Save on Baby Essentials at Sam’s Club: #Giveaway $25 Sam’s Gift Card
January 31, 2012 by · 401 Comments
ShareOne of the hardest jobs as a new parent is making sure that you do not run out of baby’s essentials! And, to do this while being cost effective can be an even bigger task. I remember being so excited when I realized that Sam’s Club sold some of my favorite baby brands, such as [...]
