Product reviews and videos of stuff for parents and their children
Win it! It’s Memorial Day and the start of a busy season of grilling at my house – and probably your house too! We’re all over grilling for dinner – everything from veggies, corn on the cob, hot dogs, Kielbasa, Kabobs, Veggie Burgers and my very own homemade burgers made with BBQ sauce. With Father’s [...]
Comment on this post to donate $1 to help end child hunger! In the last month you’ve heard me share the heartbreaking stats about childhood hunger in America. Nearly 17 million kids in the United States are hungry. That’s about 1 in 4. And these stats get even more scary during the summer when kids [...]
My 4 year old Kenzie is totally a little fashionista. She loves shopping for clothes and adores the camera so it was only fitting for her to star in our 1st Fashion Hauling video. These are sooooo fun to do! Here’s our loot from Target – we got some awesome finds for summer.
One of my biggest guilty pleasures last year was escaping once a week into TV land for a new episode of Drop Dead Diva. This hit show on Lifetime totally rocks and if you’re a romantic and fan of chick lit, fashion, and seeing the under dog come out on top, you’ll love this show. [...]
The Britax Blink is now available for $99 on sale (regular price about $139.95) until new 2010 models arrive. We received a free sample from Britax to review and let me tell you I was very impressed. I’d compare the Britax blink to Maclaren stroller quality but at a great discounted price. My favorite features [...]
Wondering how to tone those abs and tighten things up after the baby or before you get pregnant with your next? My good friend Stephanie from Metropolitan Mama asked me for some ab advice – before she gets pregnant with # 3 she wants to tone up those abs. My advice is for busy Moms [...]
Win it! Hanes has a bunch of new commercials airing starring Michael Jordan – their 20 year spokesperson promoting those lay flat collar tees we all love. Take a peek here at their Flight #23 YouTube channel which has a reel of commercials with Michael Jordan. And yes travel sometimes is just a little uncomfortable [...]
Win it! We’re giving away one copy of the Sex and the City 2 soundtrack to one lucky winner. The movie hits theaters tomorrow night and after seeing the previews over the last few months, I can’t wait to see this flick with my girlfriends. I love Sarah Jessica Parker as Carrie Bradshaw and this [...]
Every little kid loves to push a grocery cart. My Kyle and Kenzie have a field day with the mini shopping carts that are totally realistic at Trader Joe’s. We went on Sunday night and they loved adding groceries to their very own cart as they pushed it together through the store. Super cute.
Video Tour! If you’ve never been to the Palm Beach area in Florida it is gorgeous! The Breakers resort literally sits on the water with the waves crashing against the hotel. Everything overlooks water and like many resorts, the spa is fabulous and the rooms are plush. Here’s a peek at the outdoor area from [...]
Win it! My kids love scooters – and we”re excited to be giving away this Barbie Scooter to one lucky reader. Made by Dynacraft, this aluminum folding scooters is lightweight with pink-tastic Barbie colors and designs. The Ride with Me Barbie Folding Scooter comes with a mini-scooter for Barbie attached to the head tube, a must-have for the child who wants to bring Barbie everywhere. [...]
Win it! I love my Keurig Brewer and we’re giving away a Keurig Special Edition Brewer to one lucky winner. Estimated value is $139.95. To keep things interesting, this is a “Vote for Me” giveaway. Good luck! You can enter to play the game here.
The View’s Elisabeth Hasselbeck and her husband Tim have joined the ranks of many famous celebrities who have sporting the famous milk mustache. So the Hasselbecks Milk the Moment with Their Family since hers busy schedule and growing family mean quality time together can be limited. That’s why she makes it a priority to milk the [...]
How does mother of 4 and Emmy-nominated actress Vanessa Williams balance the demands of her career & job as a Mom? This month Vanessa Williams graces the cover of Working Mother magazine and shares a refreshingly candid chat on how she’s managed to work for 27 years in a business known for craving the flavor of the [...]
Win it! It’s that time of year again when Kohl’s offers book & matching plush critters for $5 each! With Toy Story 3 just around the corner, Kohl’s Cares for Kids program is offering Toy Story 1 and Toy Story 2 in beautiful hardback format for only $5 each. And you can buy plush Toy [...]
Is your child ready for kindergarton? Salma Hayek Pinault, mother of 2 year old daughter Valentina, and Dora the Explorer have teamed up to support Nickolodeon’s a new website, “Beyond the Backpack,” which champions school readiness. This website is perfect for Parents of preschoolers as it features tools and checklist to gauge your child’s kindergarten [...]
Have you or someone you know experienced a diaper rash or chemical burn from the new Pampers Dry Max which hit stores in March 2010? Moms are buzzing on the Internet, at the playground, and at the grocery store with speculation that perhaps their toddler’s horrific diaper rash is caused from their recent switch to [...]
Video Tour below! What a trip. It’s been an exciting 3 days at the Jersey Shore connecting with bloggy friends and their families. We’ve had a ton of boy power which is a change for our family with all girl cousins and only my Kyle on the boy’s team. 4 yr old Kenzie says she [...]
Yikes! Another scary recall. Step2 has recalled 2.5 million riding toys – the Push Around and Whisper Ride Buggies – very popular toys that I know many of my friends own and my kids have joyfully used. Here are the details but the short story is stop using this right away just because if you [...]
Who knew a hair salon for kids could be like a theme park? Well, that’s just what Six Flags Great Adventure has attempted to do with their kid friendly haircutting chain called “Roller Coaster Cuts.” Kyle loved every moment at Roller Coaster Cuts for his little haircut a few weeks ago. I dropped his big [...]
My video for J&J’s Real Moms reveals my thoughts…. What do you love about being a Mom? And what makes the job tough for you? Happy Mother’s Day to everyone! Hope you had a marvelous day with your families.
Win it! In celebration of Mother’s Day, we’re giving away a $200 gift card to Waxing Poetic– the gorgeous jewelry line we reviewed here last week and we’ve got an incredible 50% off coupon code for our readers – valid for one week only as a perfect gift for you to get a belated gift [...]
On a very windy day at Valley Forge Park, little Kenzie reveals her “secrets” to flying a kite. A perfect day to fly a kite with lots of a wind is certainly a big help (and Daddy too of course!)
The kids love playing on our hillside covered in buttercups. Picking flowers, laying in the meadow, and making me little mini bouquets. The joys of spring!
Win it! Last week I attended the red carpet premiere of Mother and Child, starring Naomi Watts, Annette Bening, and Kerry Washington. Other stars in the film included Jimmy Smits and Samuel Jackson. It was quite a talented cast. The movie was both a beautiful and heartbreaking tale about motherhood and adoption. 3 storylines took [...]
When was the last time you indulged in girl time? And I mean girl time without the kids – when you can actually have a real conversation without interruptions. My playdates get so crazy, sometimes I feel like the only time I really talk to my girlfriends is over the phone when the kids are [...]
Recall Alert: Klean Kanteen has recalled almost 1. 2 million water bottles in the United States and 102,000 in Canada. The hazard is that the water bottle spouts can break or crack, posing a choking hazard to children and adults. Manufacturer is Klean Kanteen of Chico, Ca. Klean Kanteen is known for being BPA and [...]
Recall Alert! Here’s the buzz and instructions on how to claim your refund for recalled Tylenol, Motrin, Zyrtec, or Benadryl. The good news is they are making it very easy for consumers to get a refund or coupon for free product. Here is the McNeil Tylenol Recall website with the instructions on filing and you [...]
Win it! Thanks to Rockin’ Refuel for offering to give away a $500 American Express gift card to one lucky Classy Mommy reader. To help launch new Shamrock Farms Rockin’ Refuel chocolate milk to active families across the country, they are sponsoring a national blogger contest, which I have decided to participate in so one of my [...]
To keep things interesting, the “Vote for Me” giveaway is back. This time we’ve got a $399 Cedar Cottage from Backyard Discovery up for grabs to 1 lucky winner. Visit this page to enter the Cedar Cottage giveaway and to see our video tour of the cottage in my backyard. It is adorable ! Disclosure: [...]
Here’s a super deal with this coupon code at Company Kids. I love Company Kids and this is a 15% savings is great if you’re looking to save big on furniture, nursery & bedroom decor, or any other favorites that they sell – lately I’ve noticed a bunch of clothing too! I randomly stumbled upon this [...]
Here’s the scoop on Jennifer Garner’s outfit during the Frigidaire Save the Children Snack Time event that Mackenzie and I recently attended. Jennifer looked stunning in what I’d label as casual but a very classy outfit for Mom. She’s wearing a J Mendel top, Vince jacket, 7 For All Mankind jeans, Melissa Joy Manning ring, and Kara [...]
Here’s the inside scoop! Wow. I’m still feeling overwhelmed after my “perfect” day in New York City yesterday for my up close meeting with Jennifer Garner. She was as lovely as she is beautiful. A total gem, genuine, and very down to earth. So why the fabulous event? Jennifer Garner has teamed up with Frigidaire [...]
