Product reviews and videos of stuff for parents and their children
Fashion Haul TJ Maxx Style! Check out our video to see the full details on our fabulous finds from TJ Maxx. Mommy & the kids scored big time on this trip. The kids are most impressed by their lunch boxes – only $5.99 and perfect for lunch bunch as they head back to preschool. Love [...]
Kenzie got to play model yesterday at a photo shoot for my friend Caroline’s Lina Bean product line. Caroline is a mompreneur who sells fabulous handmade goodies she designs herself – everything from capes to burps to charming matching ties for boys & headbands for girls. Kenzie was most impressed with her first ever “modeling” [...]
Ok, High School Musical enthusiasts, this is the moment that we’ve all been waiting for. Charlie St.Cloud hit theaters today, and I feel like every Zac Efron fan is dying to see him take on an entirely new role in this movie. Lucky for me, I got a chance to see a screening of the [...]
What do you do when a terrible diaper explosion happens during inconvenient circumstances? Especially when you don’t have enough wipes nearby to solve the stinky messy crisis! I’d love to hear your Mommy confessions! Here’s my poop confession. And yes I admit it is a bit unorthodox and wasteful to cut up a perfect onesie but [...]
We’ve got the inside scoop straight from the author & director! I’ve always been a fan of books turned into movies. Twilight, The Notebook, and Dear John to name a few of my personal faves, and Charlie St. Cloud did not disappoint! It’s always intriguing to watch a director’s interpretation of a book. Getting to [...]
Check it out here – you will be impressed. Releases in theaters tomorrow.
Tips For Having A Toddler Flower Girl At Your Wedding There is something adorable about a little flower girl at a wedding. Little girls are naturally adorable, but add to that with a sweet flower girl dress and the job of throwing flowers and you cold have adorable-overload. Unfortunately, not every toddler is right for [...]
Win it! Did you know Children’s Place now sells Silly Bandz? These bracelets are so hot my kids can not get enough of them…which is hard to believe when they already have enough to put up half their arm! Kenzie is keen on this baseball style package and Kyle loves the dinosaurs best. Perfect for [...]
It’s time for Back to School and here’s a free shipping code valid at Skip Hop. A great resource for backpacks and lunch boxes for the preschoolers and younger aged elementary school kids. I love their Modern styles – very attractive and functional too. Use code SUMMER from July 27th – July 31st, 2010.
Taking a spin with Kenzie’s 1st love. Over 2 years ago when Kenzie was only 2.5 yrs old she met P.J. at preschool summer camp and they pretended to get married…. they had a thing for each other from the day they first met. Their affections have grown over the years and now that they [...]
Win it! The “Vote for Me” giveaway is back in action – this time the coveted prize is a $699 Weber Genesis E-320 Black LP Gas Grill with Side Burner. Thanks to Bar-S for sponsoring a giveaway for this great grill. My family relies on our grill all summer long for meals – and yes we [...]
Really. I still want to pinch myself. If you didn’t read my last blog post Ritz Carlton Marina Del Ray & Zac Efron, I went to LA for a private screening of Zac’s new movie Charlie St. Cloud and to interview the cast. The cast was fabulous and gave us all great scoop while making [...]
Win it! We’re giving away this fabulous Picnicking with Pyrex prize bundle to one lucky winner. The set includes a fantastic cooler on wheels and a waterproof blanket along with Pyrex supplies – like their glass storage containers with lids that are perfect for taking on a picnic. I love the size of these containers [...]
Win it! Mead has introduced a very impressive line of multi-sensory products to help the preschoolers and early elementary kids work on their pre-handwriting and then handwriting skills. My 4 yr old Mackenzie, who was early with basic handwriting, has a field day with activity books and these are no exception. She has her capital [...]
Win it! We’re giving away this ultra hip and adorable Crayon Romper set from the Baby Bunch. ClassyMommy has been a fan of the Baby Bunch’s layette gifts that are packaged together to look like a floral bouquet for Mommy for years. And now we love their Crayon Romper as a baby shower or new baby [...]
Win it! I love Carolina Pad and the ultra stylish notebooks and memo pads they offer. As a busy mom who is constantly trying to get more organized, my life is basically all about making lists and taking notes so I go through notebooks like you can’t believe. We’re giving away a set of Carolina [...]
Win it! We are giving away two James and the Giant Peach: Special Edition Blu-ray & DVD Combo Packs. I can’t wait to see this movie with Mackenzie as I remember reading the book as a little girl. The story follows a young boy named James who gains possession of some magic crocodile tongues and after spilling them [...]
It’s time for Back to School season and with it those adorable school photos. Win this collection of Bows by Janay. If you’re looking for the perfect bow for your little girl – take a peek at these handcrafted gems designed by Janay, a mommy to 2 small children. Janay is my friend from our [...]
I’m so excited to announce that I’m a spokesperson for TJMaxx & Marshalls for this Back to School Season. Talking about shopping, the latest fashion trends, and high quality products at a deal is a perfect fit for ClassyMommy. And we all know my kids – or make that especially my 4 yr old fashionista Mackenzie [...]
I lived it up Hollywood style this past weekend when I covered an event for Classy Mommy in LA and attended a sneak preview of the movie Charlie St. Cloud, starring Zac Efron which will hit the theaters on July 30th. What a weekend. Not only did I get to enjoy a weekend of luxury [...]
77 Kids by American Eagle sells clothing in small sizes for kiddies aged 0 -14. Take 15% off with this special coupon code: Can be used online or in store. Use discount coupon code: 34532276 valid July 7, 2010 – August 10, 2010.
Last week, Kenzie and Kyle (with some help from Mom!) brought their youth and creativity to a local nursing home to brighten the day for elderly patients. What an experience. Kenzie and Kyle did a great job participating in a sing a long of lots of nursery rhymes, drawing pictures for residents, handing out flowers, [...]
6 Simple Summer Crafts for Toddlers Summer can be a lot of fun, but it can also be too much for little ones to handle some days. When the summer heat becomes too much for your toddler, why not stay inside and make a few fun crafts to celebrate the season. Here are some simple [...]
Hmmmm? Rumor has it that Heroes star Ali Larter is pregnant. Larter was spotted shopping in Beverly Hills last week sporting what looks like a little baby bump. Star Magazine reports that she is about 4 months pregnant, with her first baby due on Christmas Day. A source told the magazine that Ali and her [...]
What better entertainment than letting the kids climb, play and even operate a bulldozer? The kids Grandpa who owns a paving company gave the kids a tour and even let Kenzie operate the forklift and drive the truck. (Under his supervision of course – although you can imagine I was still having a near heart [...]
Conquering the diving board. No simple task. I’m so proud of my little girl! My heart is still bursting hours later after watching her jump off the diving board for the very 1st time. Watching her took me back to a summer 30 years ago when I too was only 4 years old. I still [...]
Win it! We’re giving away 1 new American Girl “Just Like You” Doll from their new huge collection of options. Starting July 13th,you can go to American Girl and design just the doll to match your very own look – everything from skin color to hair style to eye color to even adding braces! This [...]
Enough said. Someday they’ll have a pet to call their own.
This recipe for buttermilk syrup is compliments of Chef Kyle at Thermador’s blogger event. Word on the blogs and twitter is that breakfast will never be the same according to those who have tasted it! Photo credit for this gorgeous delectable pancake & syrup photo: White on Rice Couple – Check out their fabulous blog! [...]
My kids hit the jackpot when we randomly went to TJ Maxx yesterday after swimming lessons and found this stash of awesome lunch boxes. Only $5.99 each with tons to choose from. (Mom also scored a big win with 7 for all Mankind Jeans in my size for only $60 instead of $215!) I let [...]
5 lucky winners will each take home a pair of these very groovy Bali Bliss Beaded earrings from Avon. Thanks to Avon for sponsoring this giveaway! A great transitional piece, pair these earrings with shorts and sandals for shopping around town and then take them into evening with a dress and heels. These exotic treasures [...]
Win it! Here’s a quick 2 day giveaway event for 2 lucky winners. We’re giving away 1 of each of these ultra cute Rockabye rockers for your tot. Truly, the perfect addition to any nursery or playroom. The ideeli Rockabye Rocker event characters Buttercup the Cow and Danny the Dinosaur are taking a trip from [...]
Deal alert! It’s time to get organized for back to school and a whole new year of juggling the activities of my family. I love my Mom Agenda planner and have been using one since Kenzie was first born almost 5 years ago! All the new 2010-2011 colors are now available as these planners start [...]
Christy Turlington, mom and supermodel, shown here at the premiere of her movie, “No Woman No Cry” -about maternal mortality. I’m impressed with all this supermodel has accomplished and her passion for giving back. She directed this film herself. After learning that more than 500,000 women die each year from pregnancy related causes—and that 90% [...]
Check out the trailer to The Jensen Project below. And enter here to win a copy of the movie too! Looks like another action packed family drama from Walmart / P&G. We’re also giving away a CD/DVD of the movie to one lucky winner. The flick airs this Friday July 16th, on NBC at 8 [...]
Win it! We’re giving away this Playmobil Large Zoo set valued at about $45 to one lucky winner. These Playmobil 123 sets are fantastic for the younger kids as they are safe for kids aged 18 months+ since they feature larger chunkier pieces and animals perfect for those tiny fingers and safe for kids who [...]
Is this book a must read? New mom and reality TV star, Kendra Wilkinson has been on the road all week promoting her very first book Sliding Into Home. In her book Kendra opens up about her journey in life so far from her days at the playboy mansion to her new domestic life with [...]
Win it! Do your kids have to wear uniforms to school? If so, you’re in luck because we’re giving away 3 tops and 3 bottoms by French Toast to one lucky winner. This package of clothes has an estimated value of $70! Since 1958, French Toast has provided families with quality children’s wear and school [...]
Best Gifts For A New Baby Is someone you know expecting a new baby soon? Are you not sure what kinds of gifts are appropriate to welcome a new baby? If you have a baby shower coming up but are stumped about what gifts to look for, here are the five most basic items that [...]
Gwen Stefani really is a practical mommy just like the rest of us! Looking for affordable, but fashionable clothes for your children?! Well, it seems that the Stefani/Rossdale clan have found your answer at Old Navy. They are huge fans of Old Navy’s children’s line. Gwen Stefani’s youngest son, Zuma, is seen here in an [...]
Win it! We are giving away one Queen size Bed bug Mattress Protector thanks to BedBug.com, valued at $79.99. Did you know that last year bed bug infestations were reported in every state in the U.S, and reports are increasing exponentially each year? The National Pest Management Association has reported a 71-percent increase in bedbug infestation [...]
Win it! We’re giving away Vtech’s latest reading technology toy, the V.Reader, for kids aged 3-7. Take a peek at what we love about the V.Reader below in our video and review below. We’re all about learning to read as Kenzie is 4 yrs old, fabulous at quiet time, and quite determined to learn to [...]
Get the look of Matthew McConaughey’s little Levi in his super cool HaidenSurf boardies on the 4th of July. $40 for these Kamikaze board shorts is pretty reasonable compared to the price tag on some of the clothes celebrity parents are known to purchase for their kiddos. Thanks to Celebrity Baby Scoop for spotting Levi [...]
What a jump! Emerging from the smoke, Kenzie clears her smoke bombs with perfect hurdler form. Maybe the steeplechase will be her future sport? The kids thought these smoke bombs were the coolest driveway firework for sure. We never even made it to our sparklers!
Win it! We are giving away one personalized Disney themed beach tote from Pixie Vacations! How cute is this?! This bag is very well made and the perfect size to fit everything you might need in it! Enter to win a personalized bag by leaving a comment below by July 19, 2010 US residents only. [...]
bloom is “Keeping up with the Kardashians” as seen on Kourtney and Khole Take Miami Season 2. bloom and Kourtney embraced the Miami heat and love of the state fruit (an orange!) when decorating baby Mason’s nursery. Kourtney chose bloom’s eco-friendly and award winning alma crib and changing table for the nursery and continued the [...]
Kenzie is channeling her inner Patriot during our visit to Valley Forge Park to celebrate the festivities. She wanted me to be sure to tell everyone we met that she is a Daughter of the American Revolution and about her relative Hezekiah. Very cute. The kids had a blast and as usual the log cabins [...]
Take a peek inside our HE washer dryer and pedestals to get a feel for these Frigidaire high efficiency units. I am in love with doing laundry now. Seriously, somehow these new machines just make it more fun and I seem to be far more motivated to doing my laundry. Especially as you can see [...]
Want some Curious George Birthday Party ideas? You can easily replicate these ideas for a Curious George themed birthday party to create both a Curious George birthday cake or Monkey-like Curious George Cupcakes. My best friend Allison made these adorable George cupcakes and ”yellow” hat cake for her 2 year old daughter’s birthday this month. You [...]
