I, like many, grew up watching Disney movies. I’ve seen the classics: Cinderella, Snow White, Bambi. Over the years, I’ve enjoyed seeing the newer additions to the Disney family: The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, The Lion King, and the Toy Story movies. Disney movies are full of fun, humor and adventure. They appeal to boys and […]
Archives for November 2012
Mamanista’s Gift Guide for Grownups
Let’s not forget the grown ups!! We like presents too, right? Besides, we firmly believe that you are never too old for toys. FOR HER 1. A little bling from Stella and Dot Who wouldn’t want to don this gorgeous Olivia Bib Necklace at this year’s New Years Party? Classy and a fab splash of […]
Mamanista’s Gift Guide for Boys
Here is a list of our hottest toys, gifts and gadgets for boys this holiday season! And, once again, don’t forget to shop for more great gifts at your local toy store for Small Business Saturday tomorrow, November 24th! 1. Ezy Roller This is one of our favorite outdoor toys EVER! Not a luge, […]
Mamanista’s Gift Guide for Girls
Here is a list of our hottest toys and gifts for girls this season! Don’t forget to shop for more great gifts at your local toy store for Small Business Saturday tomorrow, November 24th! Shopping local is good for your town, but it’s also good for you as a consumer. Whether I’m buying toys or […]
Holiday Road Trip Tips #kiaholidays
The holidays are upon us, and that means a lot of traveling. Some traveling is local: quick trips to the grocery store to get food for holiday meals, appetizers for parties, ingredients for sweet treat you are baking for gifts. Some traveling is more involved. For many, celebrating the holidays means hopping in the car […]
Shopping with eBay for the Holidays
Yes, it is that time of year again! When we are dressing turkeys, cleaning houses for out-of-town guests, or making side dishes, we are preparing for the Holiday Shopping Season! It is a busy and hectic time of year, one that can really be overwhelming if you are unprepared! I’ve spent many holidays overwhelmed […]
Food Safe Families Wants You to Have a Healthy and Happy Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is more than just a holiday; it’s a special opportunity to spend time with one another and share laughs, old stories and a classic American meal. This Thanksgiving, the Ad Council, USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service, FDA and CDC, as part of their Food Safe Families campaign, want to ensure that your Thanksgiving […]
Shop Small: Small Business Saturday
This week, the week before Thanksgiving, we are being bombarded with more than just turkey recipes and guest RSVP’s. The moment we get the mail from the mailbox or turn on the TV, we are hit with loads of Black Friday advertisements. The super sales, the amazing deals. And each year, the doors open […]
Adopt a Long Island Family Affected by Hurricane Sandy
I live here on Long Island and have just been absolutely emotionally devastated by the damage Hurricane Sandy has done to our community. We were without power for a week but we were the lucky ones. A lot of huge trees fell but they all missed our house–some by a matter of inches but close […]
Discover the Forest: Get Your Community Outdoors!
I’ve fallen in love with GOOD Maker (maker.GOOD.is) — crowd-sourcing for a better world. Since discovering the GOOD Maker platform, it’s become my new “go-to” social media distraction. GOOD Maker inspires me to propose a good idea, to evaluate and vote for solutions– which is a way more productive use of my time than pinning a bunch […]
