Photos from a Day with 94 year old Great Aunt Kay
Four Generations united yesterday for a visit with Great Aunt Kay, our 94 almost 95 year old matriarch of the family. Kenzie was able to take a peek at all of Aunt Kay’s old swimming medals and now that Kenzie is a little swimmer herself she was VERY impressed to hear that Aunt Kay just [...]
The Lorax Prize package & $50 Fandango Gift card Giveaway
Win it! Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax hits theaters on March 2nd, 2012. Take a peek at our movie review of the Lorax here. We’re excited to celebrate this release with a giveaway to one lucky winner. Our winner will receive the following prize package: One (1) winner will receive: $50 Fandango Gift Card T-shirt Water [...]
Behind the Scenes: Betty White fools us on great Lorax performance
Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax hit theaters on on March 2nd and my favorite celebrity Grandma Betty White‘s role seemed like it was written just for her. I had a chance to get up close and personal with Betty and she was fabulous. When walking into her interview with us, a woman complimented her on a great performance, and Betty [...]
Movie review: The Lorax entertains while telling a powerful message
If you’ve been wondering which Dr. Seuss book would be hitting theaters next, the big news is out! On March 2, Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax will be transformed and brought to life on the big screen for all of us to enjoy. The Lorax will fast become a must see family film that parents and kids will [...]
LunchSkins Eco-Friendly Sandwich Bags Review and #Giveaway
We heart LunchSkins and are thrilled to see this Mompreneur company hit the aisles in Target. Hooray! Lunchskins2 now sells an affordable multipack line at nearly 300 Target stores nationwide! We reviewed Lunchskins years ago and now are happy to report anyone can buy these eco-friendly snack bags, sandwich bags,and oversized “sub” bags in store [...]
Zinkies: The latest super tiny toy from the makers of Squinkies
Here’s a new toy trend. We’re excited to review the new line of Squinkies- called Zinkies. The very same toy as a squinkie – only so much smaller and called a Zinkie. You can collect 100′s of styles of Zinkies. We received play set package which retails for $12.99. The Zinkies come with about a [...]
Prepping my Pace for the Disney Princess Half Marathon
One week from today I’ll be running the race course through the Magic Kingdom and Epcot for the Disney Princess Half Marathon. Mixing my love of Disney magic with my love of running could not be a better combination. I am beyond excited to experience what I hear is a thrilling and exhilarating race. I’m [...]
Fashion Friday: Run Disney Princess Style
Next week I’ll be gearing up to run the Disney Princess 1/2 Marathon on Sunday the 26th and my entire family is going to run the Royal Family 5K. I hear that everyone literally gets all dressed up like Princess to run this race – from skirts to tiaras to full fledged Disney princess costumes. [...]
New Book: It’s a Big World, Little Pig!
Love it! Kristi Yamaguchi’s follow up book to her bestseller, “Dream Big Little Pig”, hits stores on March 6th. Her new book is – as expected – equally adorable to her first book. Titled, “It’s a Big World, Little Pig!” and full of Beautiful illustrations. Kristi’s figure skating Pig Poppy travels to France to compete [...]
Casa.com Launches New Website with Everything for the Home
From the founders of Diapers.com and Soap.com comes a brand new site today – Casa.com. Casa.com is selling literally everything fabulous for your home decor and organizing needs. Think trendy furniture, kitchen gadgets, nursery decor, or hip functional organizers for your closets or laundry room, Casa.com sells it. And we’re giving away 3 gift cards [...]
Channeling Harry Potter
I said the kids were obsessed with Potter and I meant it. Take a peek at Kyle sporting his scar & home-made glasses. Doesn’t he look like Harry Potter? He has also now requested to start wearing a tie which looks totally adorable. He wants to buy the official “Harry Potter” tie when we visit [...]
Kraft Foods New Year #Giveaway
Win it! Kraft is introducing lots of new yummy treats and healthy eats. We’re giving away a prize package to one lucky winner to include these new Kraft Foods products or gratuity coupons, as well as a Lunch Break Insulated Zebra-Print Lunch Tote and the KLIP-IT by Sistema 14-piece Food-to-Go Storage Set as shown below. Prizing details below: [...]
$50 Spa Week Gift Card Giveaway
It’s Valentine’s Day! Spa Week gift cards are 10% off through Feb 15th too – and if you are late on a Valentine’s Day gift just print or email a Spa Week gift card instantly. We’ve got a lucky treat for 1 reader who will win a $50 Spa & Wellness Gift Card by Spa Week! There is no better [...]
David Arquette and Sharon Osbourne Show Off new toys from Disney Junior
Ahoy Matey! Today in New York City, celebs David Arquette and Sharon Osbourne were hanging out with Mickey and Minnie Mouse to help launch Disney’s new line of toys from Disney Junior. Sharon Osbourne and David Arquette play the voices of Mama Hook and Skully on Jake and the Never Land Pirates. You can see photos of the new [...]
Tiny Tillia by Avon for Babies & Moms
Love it! Obsessing over Tiny Tillia by Avon as this line for babies & new Moms is totally trendy, styling, and ultra affordable. Perfect for shower gifts or new baby gifts too. Think prices in the $5 range for adorable bath mitts and only $14 for super stylish cute 3-pack of bodysuits. Celebs are reportedly [...]
Magimix Vision Toaster Giveaway
Win it! This is the toaster of all toasters and we’re giving one away to 1 lucky reader who will receive a stainless steel Magimix Vision Toaster valued at $249.95. I’ve been using the Magimix by Robot-Coupe Vision Toaster since last year and we love it. Williams Sonoma is launching 3 new shades of these classy and high [...]
Vaseline Swarovski Jars Giveaway on Valentine’s Day
Okay I love Swarovski crystal and when I saw this Vaseline giveaway for actual bejeweled Vaseline Swarovski jars, I just had to post. So unusual – totally sweet. On Valentine’s Day, Vaseline will be offering the limited-edition jars (worth $62). Try to win a jar by loggin on www.VaselineLipTherapy.com on 2/14 at 1PM ET for a one-day [...]
Disney Unveils Jake & The Neverland Pirates Toys and lots more at Toy Fair
Wow! Disney Consumer Products unveiled more than 130 toys inspired by TV shows on Disney Junior . My favorites are the new toys inspired by Jake & The Neverland Pirates. My kids fell in love with that show when it was released in 2011 and their love for Jake and all things pirate runs VERY deep in our [...]
On Becoming Harry Potter……
It’s official. My house has turned into Hogwarts with every scene and spell being reenacted by Kyle and Kenzie. Here’s Kyle’s Hogwarts ID Card: The kids have been dreaming big of Harry Potter – so much so that they have literally transfigured into Harry & Hermione in their imaginary games over the last 36 hrs. [...]
Dark Chocolate Really Does Do the Heart Good
New studies say Dark Chocolate really does help heart health. Perfect timing since it’s nearly Valentine’s Day and just the time to indulge in some sweet dark chocolate. I’m all over dark chocolate – honestly it’s my favorite and I’m very happy to hear the tidbits I sneak in daily my have positive health properties. [...]
Michelle Obama Hits Disney to celebrate the Magic of Healthy Living
First Lady plays tennis with local kids at Walt Disney World today. I love Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move initiatives to promote healthy eating and living for our kids – and to see her literally getting out there on the court with the kids. The event celebrated the First Lady’s Let’s Move! Initiative and recognized Disney’s efforts [...]
The Lorax, Beverly Hills, and a stroll down Rodeo Drive
Here’s a few quick details from our behind the scenes trip to LA with Universal Pictures to preview the upcoming movie, The Lorax, based on Dr. Seuss’s book by the same name which hits theaters March 2nd, 2012. Just writing this post makes me long for warm weather and the adventures of California again, so I thought [...]
Lady and the Tramp: Free Valentine’s Day Cards & Coloring Pages
Here are some sweet and very FREE printables from Lady and the Tramp.Releasing on DVD today, The Lady and the Tramp Diamond Edition Blu Ray, DVD, and Digital copy set is now on sale in stores everywhere. If you haven’t seen this flick yet with your kids, it’s a must watch movie. My 4 year [...]
Elizabeth Banks on the Hunger Games, Marriage, Surrogacy, Cupcakes and more
Celebrity Mom Elizabeth Banks is HOT right now. Gracing the cover of Women’s Health this month, Elizabeth is currently starring in Man on a Ledge. Later this year she’ll play Effie Trinket in the much anticipated Hunger Games and also star in What to Expect When You’re Expecting. Here’s the scoop from the article and [...]
PetFlow.com: $10 Off Coupon Code pet food delivery service
$10 off Coupon code alert for PetFlow.com below! As I eagerly await the birth of my second child, I have been having some anxiety about how I am going to manage errands with 2 under the age of 2, when it’s already difficult enough getting anything done with 1! One errand I was dreading in [...]
Build a Bear Workshop Mini Kits
Everyone can now get a taste of the Build-a-Bear magic from Enterplay for only $5.99. Here’s a new fun pack that includes a furry friend, trading cards, and even a t-shirt with stickers to decorate & a special heart to insert in the bear – just like you do at the original Build-A-Bear Workshop store [...]
New Product Alert: Kraft’s Milk Bite Granola Bars
Video review of these super delicious and ultra nutritious snacks. Each Milk Bite bar has the same amount of calcium as drinking an 8 oz. glass of milk too. We loved previewing this product that rolls out into stores on February 13th, 2012 . A total yum. We tested out the chocolate and strawberry flavors [...]
Fashion Friday: Sweet Swim Gear for Little Girls & Boys
We are dreaming of summer already with the recent warm weather that has hit Philadelphia – 65 in February is crazy! With a mid-winter vacation to Florida and Spring Break quickly approaching I’ve been stocking up on fashionable and innocent finds finds for my 6 year old Kenzie’s and 4 year old Kyle’s summer ”swimsuit” [...]
Behind the Scenes: Dermot Mulroney & Ted Danson talk Conjugal Visits & Saving the Ocean
Last weekend at the Big Miracle movie junket we had the chance to hang out with Ted Danson and Dermot Mulroney. They were both such a treat. And pairing these fellows together just brought out their personalities and sense of humor. Big Miracle hits theaters on February 3rd, 2012. I think it’s a must see [...]
P&G’s “Have You Tried This Yet?” Media event
Last week I spent a few days in Miami to attend P&G’s “Have you Tried This Yet?” media event. In celebration of their new brand saver coupon guide coming out – with over $100 of coupon’s in the Sunday paper, they hosted a media event to show off over a dozen new innovative products all [...]
Big Miracle: A Fabulous Family Movie
Go see this movie. Really, Big Miracle proved to be a big surprise under the surface – far beyond that of just a rescue story about 3 whales trapped under the Artic Ice in Alaska. This flick captured me in the first few minutes and never lost my attention as it was wrapped in layers [...]
HP Wireless Deskjet 3052A e-All-in-One Printer Review
Yes, we are living in the future. Technology like this continues to “Wow” me as it see how it simplifies life. I can’t begin to understand the tech that goes into making all this happening, but I do know that this HP Deskjet wireless printer is mobile printing at it’s best. Convenient. Simple. Easy to [...]
