My Little Red Riding Hood

Exciting times! Halloween is tomorrow night. We’ve had a super busy week as yesterday was Kenzie’s Halloween Parade, tomorrow is her birthday party, and then we’ll be trick or treating with both kids in the evening. (Kyle will likely be a super hero as I’ve been unable to coerce him into either the bear or … Read more

A Tea Party for Kenzie

It’s Tea Time! We didn’t let the rescheduling of Kenzie’s birthday party (thanks to H1N1) stop our fun last Saturday. Instead, Nana surprised both Kenzie and Mom with a reservation for Tea at the Simpson Tea Room in Chester Springs, PA. While certainly not anything like Tea at the Plaza in New York, Kenzie was … Read more

Kate Gosselin Wig – For real!

Can’t resist sharing this one. Moms if you need an easy Halloween costume that will get everybody talking, try this Kate Gosselin Wig for just $12. Pretty hysterical. And cheap too! You can buy it here. Kate Gosselin’s fame is now affirmed as she joins the ranks of Spiderman, Batgirl, Dorothy from the Wizard of … Read more

Conversations with Kyle

Now that our late blooming talker Kyle is beginning to speak more we’re having some funny conversations. This is how it usually plays out with our sweet mischievous boy who loves to color on the walls, carpet, or find a way make a mess or destruct. Mom or Dad: “Did you break it Kyle?” Kyle … Read more

Central Park Carousel

You must check out a New York City kid’s treasure… the Central Park Carousel! Located in the heart of Central Park near the intersection of Central Park Driveway/6th Ave. and 65th Transverse (near Sheep’s Meadow), the carousel was built in 1871 and is still going strong. The carousel has the largest hand-carved figures ever constructed… … Read more

Happy 4th Birthday Mackenzie

4 years ago today my little girl surprised us all with her arrival a month early. How well I can remember my water breaking after my gigantic pasta & meatball dinner and the memorable natural childbirth that followed. Hard to believe that the tiny girl once in my belly is now my most special little … Read more

Mattel Games Family Fun & Giveaway

As the days grow shorter, the weather cools, and the kids start going stir crazy, we all start looking for activities to keep parents sane and the kids entertained. Mattel Games just launched a new line of fun games geared towards pre-schoolers and young children that are exciting for the entire family. We had the … Read more

Little Debbie Cupcake Giveaway

Win it! After spending the afternoon in the Little Debbie Cupcake Car with the Smile Squad handing out Little Debbie Cupcakes at our local Mall, I’m now able to share a sweet yummy giveaway with my readers. 3 Winners will each get to take home this prize package of Little Debbie’s brand new chocolate cupcakes. … Read more

A Window with a View

We snapped these shots from our plane window on our Southwest Flight to Vegas. Took these photos with my iPhone – surprised how well they actually turned out. During the flight we could spot the Grand Canyon, lots of mountains, and Lake Mead.

Big Apple Circus Giveaway

Win it! The Big Apple Circus is back in town with Bello Nock, named “America’s Best Clown” by Time magazine, and the world’s most exciting circus artists under the Big Top. We’re giving away a family 4 pack of tickets to the Big Apple Circus in New York City at the Lincoln Center. The tickets … Read more