This last week, as a part of my job at Element Associates, I coordinated the Blogger Bash Social Suite from 4-6 PM last Friday afternoon where hundreds of bloggers poured through and experienced a number of fun sponsors including the ones you see pictured and listed below. The bloggers attending were the first to see the new Miii jewelry […]
The New and Expanded Meadow at Longwood Gardens
There are so many things I love about living the Philadelphia region: the history, the sites, the culture. I live close enough to the city to visit as often as I’d like and just far enough outside the city to miss out on the chaos. It’s amazing how just outside Philadelphia are up-and-coming towns as well as bucolic […]
Mini Acts Mighty Impact Contest by Auntie Anne’s
Do you know someone who continually gives and gives and never asks back — someone who may have done something they feel is small but its ripples carry far and wide? Auntie Ann’s is giving you the opportunity to nominate someone exactly like that for the Mini Acts Mighty Impact contest running now through June […]
The Talk Visits the Big Apple
Typically filmed in LA, the hosts of The Talk made a special trip this last week to film a couple shows in NYC and grace the city streets with their larger-than-life totally fun personalities. I was invited to go Tuesday for the filming of the Friday show but was sad to miss what I hear […]
Healthcare Open Enrollment Deadline is March 31!
Did you know that the #1 cause of bankruptcy is health-related? I’m not surprised because I know several people who were devastated by medical bills. One family friend declared bankruptcy due to uncovered medical bills following a car accident. Their insurance had lapse due to the husband’s recent job loss and their inability to afford […]
Valentine’s Day Ideas for the Whole Family
Over the years, we have shared a number of Valentine’s Day ideas for making your loved ones feel special. Since our bloggy beginnings, Mamanista shared everything from fun ties for Dad to eco-delicious chocolate to gifts that support good causes. Here are some new ideas for the whole family in 2014: KIDS: One of the […]
Big Game Day Entertaining Without Inviting Norovirus
Entertaining is tough on any occasion – especially with a bigger group. You have people with different tastes in music, food and general group related activities. The nice thing about having a party on Super Bowl day is that: ONE, there are a buzzillion fun, warm recipes floating around the Internet to flavor the buffet […]
Personalized Gifts For the New Year
The biggest days of gift giving are almost here but there are plenty of birthdays and anniversaries this time of year and I often find myself trying to find gifts that I can distinguish Christmas presents. Personalized gifts are a great way to give something a little special to the ones you love any time […]
littleBits Makes Engineering Fun! (PLUS Coupon Code)
My kids are a bit on the young side but my husband really enjoyed the littleBits Base Kit ($99) that came in the mail for us to review and I know he’ll be using it with the kids as they get a bit older. This kit is an electronics construction kit that allows you to easily […]
Holiday Gift Guide for Kids
There is still time to shop and I am one of those people who actually enjoy waiting until the last minute. I walk through decorated halls and see all the shiny, sparkly holiday decorations. They fill me with Christmas spirit and make me happy to have such a wonderful family for whom to shop. I do […]