Word Girl: Tricks & Treats DVD

The Word Girl series from PBS Kids, Scholastic Media, and Paramount Home Entertainment is released just in time for Halloween!  From the press release: The superhero with the super vocabulary, WordGirl, and her sidekick Captain Huggy Face battle quirky ill-mannered, uniformed villains with her super power… knowledge!  WORDGIRL: TRICKS & TREATS introduces sixteen new vocabulary words and reinforces their meanings in a variety of fun and … [Read more...]

Tag*a*long Review

  Have you heard of a tag*a*long? It is a must have, especially if you have two toddler/pre-school age kids!  From the website: "this is how it all started- with an idea to make strolling with our walking little man a little easier. a prototype made with supplies found at our local hardware store and testing done in and around the city of brotherly love. we were so excited by what we found- we made more of them. these went to … [Read more...]

Zoodles Child Safe Internet Browser

Have your pre-schoolers and younger crowd been bugging you to use the computer? Mine have! My instinctual reaction was to say NO! Now we can say YES! Zoodles has games for ages 2 through 3rd grade! From the website:   Zoodles Kid's Browser Our goal is to give kids a safe place to play and learn online. We knew that we couldn’t just give kids a typical browser and send them off to explore. Most sites today are way too complicated for … [Read more...]

Wholesale Costume Club Review

We were given the opportunity to review a costume from Wholesale Costume Club and we couldn't resist! With Halloween quickly approaching, and the small fact that my two love to dress up... it was time for something new.  Boy were we excited to see the huge selection of costumes for Emma to choose from! This is not Wal-Mart folks... there is just about anything you can think of here! After choosing the subsection for toddler costumes, we … [Read more...]

Baby Bash: Funny Bone Readers Review & GIVEAWAY [CLOSED]

From the website: Every child knows that some things are right, and some things are wrong. But helping children develop good character is more challenging than teaching right from wrong. With Funny Bone Readers: Developing Character in your classroom or home, children will learn from funny stories and silly characters while making connections to their own actions. My Take: Red Chair Press generously sent me a Parent 6 pack of Funny Bones … [Read more...]

Baby Bash: Munchie Mug Review & GIVEAWAY [CLOSED]

From the website: Innovative in both concept and design the patented spill-resistant Munchie Mug eliminates snack-time messes for children 10 months and older. It's ideal for use at home, in the car or anyplace when you're on the go! Children love the colorful cup and soft fabric while parents like its convenience and ease of use. Munchie Mug is a must have for messy little snackers everywhere. My Take: I was excited to try the … [Read more...]

Wordless Wednesday… simple joys.

  No money spent... a few blankets and some props and we have a morning of fun... in a FORT! … [Read more...]

Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Road Rally DVD

Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Road Rally DVD  Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Road Rallytakes preschoolers and their parents for a dazzling voyage through sandy deserts, snow-covered mountains and lush tropical jungles when the Clubhouse gang (Mickey, Donald, Goofy, Pluto, Minnie, Chip and Dale, Daisy, etc.) set out to participate in the first annual Road Rally. The goal of the Rally is to follow a prescribed route comprised of four stops, and … [Read more...]

Vegetarian: Black Bean & Mango Tostadas

Here is another family favorite. Enjoy! Print Vegetarian: Black Bean & Mango Tostadas Author: Heather Serves: 4 Prep time:  5 mins Cook time:  10 mins Total time:  15 mins Ingredients 1 15-oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 scallions, white and light green parts, finely chopped ½ teaspoon chili powder ¾ teaspoon salt 4 8-inch flour tortillas 6 ounces … [Read more...]

Welcome to the World Little One…

  My baby sister (by 10 years!) became a mom for the second time yesterday afternoon, giving birth to a beautiful baby girl. I wanted to tell her how proud I am of the woman and mommy she has become. Her husband, son and new daughter are lucky to have her in their lives. Thank you for allowing me to share in those precious first moments of your baby girl's life (photo is of me holding my new … [Read more...]