Time to celebrate shopping local! As mentioned in more than one of my previous posts, the Amercian Specialty Toy Retailing Association (ASTRA) is near and dear to my heart and I love supporting their annual event called Neighborhood Toy Store Day which occurs this year on Saturday, November 9, 2013. I received several quality toys […]
Kimmel Broadway Philadelphia’s ONCE – At The Academy Of Music Through Nov. 10!
I absolutely love going to see musicals, ballets, opera, you name it. The Kimmel Center is kicking off its new season with ONCE, Winner of eight 2012 Tony Awards® including Best Musical. Once is a truly original Broadway experience. Featuring an impressive ensemble of actor/musicians who play their own instruments onstage, Once tells the enchanting tale of a Dublin […]
One Year Since Hurricane Sandy and Many Children Are Still Struggling
Oct. 29 marks the one year anniversary of Hurricane Sandy that devastated a large portion of the Northeast corridor of the US. This is a great opportunity to focus on disaster preparedness and how to protect our most precious assets: children. Many children are still struggling with the intense fears and stress brought on by […]
Healthy, Fit, Happy Mom Fitness DVD Series
As a Mom, I always put my children’s needs ahead of mine and I’m sure many moms out there are the same way. But when it comes to your personal health, us moms need to take care of ourselves in order to do a good job of taking care of the children who depend on […]
CVS Minute Clinic Always Comes Through in the Clutch!
I cannot tell you how many times our local CVS Minute Clinic has come through for me in a pinch. It’s such an invaluable resource when I literally have ZERO time to get in for a doctor’s appointment. I’ve had everything from bronchitis, sinus and ear infections diagnosed and treated there, to getting the all-important […]
Monsters University on DVD Arrives October 29!
Pixar’s Monsters University will hit Blu-Ray 3D, Blu-Ray and DVD on October 29 and wow is this one chock full of extra fun features! If you didn’t get the chance to see the movie in the theater, here’s a quick brief synopsis: Disney Pixar proudly presents the hilarious story of how two mismatched monsters met and became […]
Call for Nominations for 2013 Bloganthropy Blogger of the Year Award
Know a blogger who should be recognized for using their blog for social good? Then nominate them for the 2013 Blogger of the Year Award! The Annual Bloganthropy Awards, which recognize and honor bloggers who use their sites to support charitable causes, is announcing the call for nominations for the 2013 Bloganthropy Blogger of the Year […]
Joseph Nogucci’s Pink Ribbon Charmballa Bracelet Stands as Symbol of Hope for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
** I received a Pink Ribbon Charmballa bracelet from Joseph Nogucci for editorial consideration. Please note all thoughts are my own and I am not being compensated in any other way. ** In addition to my fabulous pink wiper blades from AutoTex Pink, another item that I am happy to sport for Breast Cancer […]
The Little Mermaid Three-Disc Diamond Edition (Blu-ray 3D / Blu-ray / DVD + Digital Copy + Music) is Here!
When I was about 9, I will never forget my mom taking me to see The Little Mermaid in the movie theater. That movie rocked my world! I wanted to be Ariel (come on, we all did!). I think I saw it in the movies at least 5 times and I watched the VHS so […]
Why I Heart My Neighborhood Toy Store
Small toy retailers hold a special place in my heart because I know that local toy stores support local communities with quality products for kids. My sons still enjoy the train table in our store nearby and now we shop for quality games to meet the growing intelligence of my boys. Our local store owner […]
