Product reviews and videos of stuff for parents and their children
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Did you know that you can now get Raisinets with either a cranberry or cherry inside? I’m a dark chocolate junkie and Raisinets are one of my favorite ways to treat myself so I was thrilled to receive a free sample of the cherry version. Delicious although the cherry vs. raisin center was a bit [...]
I’m so excited to introduce you all to Kerry, our new pregnancy writer and my oldest friend in the world. Kerry and I literally met when we were 6 months old and have remained friends all these years. She’s like a sister to me as I don’t have any siblibings of my own. Kerry was [...]
Take a peek outside at this view! It’s might be freezing cold at the Jersey Shore today – see my hair blowing in the wind – but the view is gorgeous at the Avalon Golden Inn. I’m hanging out with my closest girlfriends &f Mommy Bloggers from Philly to check out this family resort. I [...]
Kenzie rocks it in this gorgeous Tiara she made all by herself with zero help from Mom. Twinkle Tiaras are sold in a package of 5 crowns (for $19.99) and is basically like a paint by number but with stickers and jewels so the kids can bedazzle their crown. I highly recommend this product if [...]
Just days after the gigantic Infantino sling recall, Evenflo has recalled over 150,000 “Top of Stair” baby gates in the US and Canada. Injuries have been reported. Stop using these gates immediately if you have them. See below for all the details from the CPSC. Description: The recall involves Evenflo models 10502 and 10512 Top-of-Stair [...]
My little girl is growing up so fast. She’s thrilled with the early Easter Gift we picked up at Walmart this weekend – somehow we forgot to buy her a bike when she was 3 years old, so now that she’s 4.5 we figured we better make the plunge!) Just one more first to add [...]
Urgent recall info after 3 suffocation deaths. After speculation on message boards for months about slings causing deaths, and especially Infantino slings, it comes as no surprise to me, that Infantino has now recalled 1 Million slings. Both the Sling Rider & Wendy Bellissomo models are effected. The CPSC advises consumers to immediately stop using [...]
Big Sister Kenzie helped Kyle drum up his bravery for a visit with the Easter Bunny. The kids had so much fun visiting this goofy critter at the Mall. Really the Easter Bunny is kind of creepy looking huh? Kyle and Kenzie carefully examining his hind paws.
Buried Alive! I’m an involuntary hoarder. I need help! Trust me I’m trying to give it all away. Enjoy another seek peek behind my closed doors with this messy basement confession. Do you have a secret mess somewhere? What advice do you have for organizing your storage areas?
So you want to grow your mom blog or home based biz? Check out what looks to be a fantastic PR 365 – 6 week series from my friend Beth Feldman, aka Role Mommy, and former CBS Executive. She’ll guide you through the process of securing media coverage for your business, blog, book or brand. If [...]
Check out this trailer! The Secrets of the Mountain family movie has it all as far as action & drama. The trailer has me hooked and I will be tuning in to NBC to watch on Friday, April 16th at 8 PM EST (7 PM CST). The inner anthropologist in me is especially intrigued what [...]
I’m a fan of Dr. Greene and end up stumbling on his website for advice frequently. I purchased his book, Raising Baby Green a few years ago and enjoyed it very much. Here’s his Top 5 Tips for New Parents. Enjoy! 1. Get your home in order before the baby arrives: Clean, organize, and find [...]
Win it! We’re giving away a pink laptop cooling pad from Thermapak. It’s totally fabulous and I highly recommend it in my review here. Lightweight, self cooling, and made of organic crystals to draw heat away from your computer, I suspect you’ll love this product just like me. I didn’t even know laptop cooling pads [...]
Win it! Classy Mommy is teaming up with other fabulous bloggers to giveaway a Zigo Leader X2 . What’s a Zigo? Basically, it’s an all-in-one bike trailer and jogging stroller! Pretty cool. We’ve also got a 10% off coupon code for you.
To escape the morning madness, Scrubbing Bubbles treated Philly Moms to a yummy spa morning. It was so fun to escape into Philly on a Saturday morning with girlfriends. And even cooler, Janice from 5 minutes for Mom actually flew here from Vancouver to host our party – a long way to go for a [...]
Take a peek inside the quietest dishwasher I’ve ever owned – and yes I had an ultra expensive Bosch before joining the Frigidaire Test drive program. I haven’t actually figured out the high tech features on my new dishwasher but a few more cool ones include: · DishSense™ Technology: Sensors select the cycle for you [...]
Ellen Pompeo dishes to SELF magazine on her secrets to handling marriage, motherhood, and her career, all while staying sane and enjoying it. Watch a really fun behind the scenes video from the photo shoot and interview here. Here are some fantastic tidbits and truths she shares with readers in her interview. Pregnancy Truths “I got [...]
Check out the photos from this star-studded red carpet crowning event for Princess Tiana of Disney’s The Princess and the Frog in NYC at the Palace hotel this past week. This event would have been 4 year old Mackenzie’s dream come true – Disney Princess Galore combined with her desperate goal to visit New York City with [...]
Classy Mommy was invited to see Jennie Garth in New York City last week as she was promoting a fabulous effort from Hidden Valley Salad Dressings and the Love Your Veggies campaign to get kids to eat their veggies. I wish I could have gone in person. I could use some expert help in the [...]
This surprise for the kids was well worth the 50 cent price tag at our grocery store gumball machine. What a treasure. Who knew a fake mustache could be so fun? (Note: A fake mustache will age you 30 years regardless of your gender. Kenzie’s entire demeanor and posture altered while wearing this sticky piece [...]
Brooke Burke celebrated the DVD release of Barbie in a Mermaid Tale this past weekend at the Annenberg Community Beach House in Santa Monica. Event hostess and celebrity mom, Brooke Burke, Dancing with the Stars’ brand new co-host and her celebrity guests and kids enjoyed mermaid makeovers, surfing lessons, a real life mermaid in the [...]
What a super coupon code from American Girl. These are hard to come by! Get free shipping for purchases over $50 with code SHIP032810. Kenzie drools over this catalog and I profess I love perusing it too. Offer expires 3/28/10.
Take a peek inside. I’m battling the chaos daily and sadly I’m losing. Have you seen the new TLC series Hoarding: Buried Alive? Luckily, I’m not that bad with a crazy messy disorder, but I’d love to get organized in a big way. I crave the order, but somehow can not get control of my [...]
Win it! We’re giving away a prize package to one lucky ClassyMommy.com reader donated by the makers of Triple Paste. Valued at $75, the giveaway gift basket includes a 16 oz jar of Triple Paste, 2 oz tube of Triple Paste, 3.5 oz tube of Triple Cream, brushed cotton receiving blanket, a plush Triple Paste comfort bear, and the Good Night Moon book by Margaret [...]
Win it! Chico’s is giving away a fabulous necklace from their jewelry line, worth $158, to one lucky Classy Mommy reader. The photo of this necklace looks gorgeous doesn’t it? Chico also has their own cool contest going on at their Facebook Page. Chico’s asking “When did you first fall in love with fashion?” If [...]
Win it! Thanks to Jewels and Pinstripes for sponsoring this giveaway of one amazing prize package. The Jewels and Pinstripes Winter 2010 New Girls in Tinseltown Baby Bags have recently been gifted to the new arrivals of Matthew McConaughey, Mark Wahlberg and Neal McDonough and one lucky Classy Mommy reader will take home this gift valued at $1200. The New Girls [...]
Kyle loves watching this over & over as Kenzie pretends to feed baby Kyle in this old video. Too cute.
Nothing is more satisfying for a 2 year old than diving head first into a tasty treat. Here he goes! Nothing but smiles. And a big mess. Today he smelled so delicious after putting it in his hair.
I’ve been slowly mastering the changeover from gas range to my electric hybrid cooktop. Last weekend, I made one of my favorite recipes from my Moosewood Cookbook – Cheedar Cheese Soup. Delicious and probably the best way I’ll ever manage to get my husband to eat tons of veggies. (I’m still working on my picky [...]
Interviewing Punky Brewster and Sabrina the Teenage Witch. Crazy and very cool. 4 years ago when I was leaving Corporate America to be a stay at home Mom, never in my wildest dreams did I imagine I’d maximize “free time” during nap by interviewing Punky Brewster and Sabrina the Teenage Witch. Check out the clip [...]
They may be eating dinner indoors, but my cool cats are ready for the sunshine.
Time flies! Both my husband and I have been continuing to use the Palm Pre Plus on Verizon now for 4 weeks. And lucky me, they just released a new software version. Normally that’s nothing to write home about but in this case it is – it’s a big deal. I now have video recording [...]
Lights, Camera, Action! Last week I had to leave the kids for a quick 24 hour trip to NYC for the Walmart Moms (formerly known as the Eleven Moms) relaunch meeting. Here’s me getting made up – did you know that there is special HD powder to help you look better on TV? I didn’t!Walmart [...]
Yes, as I’ve been getting older I’ve been digging beauty products more and more with each passing year as I struggle to retain my youth – and look cute in a flash since I barely have time to shower when I’m in charge of the kids! Because Disney Family recognizes that many moms like me [...]
Win it! We’re giving away a Liz Lange Diaper Clutch and 1 free coupon for a week’s supply of the brand new Pampers Cruisers with Dry Max. Liz Lange’s diaper clutch is 100% polyester with genuine leather trim and retails for $50. We had the opportunity to test drive 1 package of the brand new [...]
A little birdie told me that Rebecca Gayheart and Eric Dane are to be bringing home their new baby girl in a pink Little Giraffe baby blanket! If only I had a picture of the new baby too. These luxe, ultra-soft blankies are available at Nordstrom.com. These new parents join other celebrity fans of Little [...]
Kyle is crazy for heels and lip balm. Can’t say much about his lip balm application skills, but man can he walk well in heels for a 2 year old boy. Luckily, he also loves dirt, trains, and balls!
Video time! Do these anti-aging wrinkle products work? After having Kenzie 4 years ago, I’ve been slowly plagued with the appearance of wrinkles. Sigh. The good news is there seems to be a ton of products out there to help us reverse our aging. Here’s my take on the Oil of Olay Regenerist Anti-Aging Wipes. [...]
Kyle our Fridge bandit helps with the video tour of our brand new Frigidaire Refrigerator. I especially love the built in soda racks & the easy slide out small drawers in the freezer. Disclosure: “I wrote this review while participating in a Test Drive Campaign by Mom Central on behalf of Frigidaire and received a [...]
I’m crazy for my new vessel sink. I’ve been coveting it for almost 1 year and we finally splurged. While we were in Florida, my handyman ripped out our old pedestal sink, and installed all the new products I purchased online at Home Decorators. In this video you can see my new Kyoto Vessel Sink, [...]
What an adorable photo capturing these two conspiring about who knows what. I love the morning sun in our kitchen circling them in a halo making their secret plans.
My kids love a good toast. Especially now that the little guy or soon to be “big boy” is starting to drink haphazardly out of cups and glasses. (Capturing all these cool photos with our Palm Pre. Mike is digging us having an extra smart phone around. And I’m digging having someone else capture these [...]
I’m undecided. What do you think of Kendra Wilkinson? Here’s a clip of the E! season premiere. I’ve been hearing so much buzz about her since she gave birth to little Hank Jr. that I’m finally curious. (He is one cute baby!) The former girlfriend of Playboy founder Hugh Hefner is now married to NFL [...]
Here’s our little artist’s sketch of her extended family. I love it! Kenzie, otherwise known as the 4 year old artist, quickly whipped together this portrait of her Nana, Poppy, brother and herself while we were on vacation. This photo doesn’t do Kenzie’s masterpiece justice as it is a bit tough to see the details [...]
