At the end of a busy week, all I can think about is having a delicious meal and a glass of wine (or three!). With two little ones running around this rarely happens, but this past weekend my husband and I were able to plan a date night to Olive Garden. Most dinners out are […]
Pretend Play with Octonauts Under-the-Sea Toys
My boys are at the perfect age for pretend play with toy sets of their favorite cartoon shows. We recently received Octonauts toys for review which resulted in a tug-of-war in the bathtub the other night since both wanted to play with the same thing at the same time, of course. The GUP-B Vehicle swam […]
Why I’m Going Silent on April 19
Bullying is far from a new phenomenon but it seems to be more severe and more prevalent in today’s society, especially with the explosion of social media. When I was a student, I was teased and picked on (especially for my glasses) but at the very least I only had to deal with it at […]
Mamanista’s Totsy Picks!
There are some fabulous finds on Totsy right now! You would not believe the deals… Its a perfect time to stock up on birthday party gifts, teacher gifts and more! Heading to Disney soon? Surprise your kids with Minnie & Mickey gear – for up to 78% off! There is a HUGE Curious George sale […]
Tips from a Child Psychologist: How to Talk to Your Children About The Boston Marathon
Like most five year olds, my son is just full of questions. But questions about violence are the hardest to answer. I’m rarely at a loss for words, but like most parents, I have struggled to find a way to discuss the Aurora movie theater shootings, the Sandy Hook school shootings and the Boston Marathon […]
Decorating Playrooms with RoomMates Peel and Stick Wall Decor
WRITE ON THE WALLS?!! What?! My mom taught me to NEVER write on the walls but now I can (within limits, specifically circular limits) — How cool is that?! ROOMMATES PEEL AND STICK WALL DECOR I recently received a package of wipeable wall decals from RoomMates Peel and Stick Wall Decor in the shape of circles that […]
Oz, the Great and Powerful in Theaters Now
Oz, the Great and Powerful landed in theaters this last weekend, much to the joy and delight of viewers nationwide with an amazing $80.3 million debut. Oz is intended to be a prequel to the classic 1939 film Wizard of Oz featuring Judy Garland as Dorothy. As you can read in the official summary below, […]
Mowgli returns in The Jungle Book The Movie: Rumble in the Jungle
My boys proved themselves the perfect audience for the new The Jungle Book The Movie: Rumble in the Jungle by Phase 4 Films. Rumble in the Jungle is the first DVD release from the new The Jungle Book TV series which airs on Disney XD. The singing animals, the helpful big Baloo and of course, vine-swinging […]
UrbanSitter – Last Minute Sitting is Easy!
Have you ever struggled to find a last minute babysitter to go out? Or maybe you have a planned night out and had a hard time finding someone you can trust to leave your babies with? It’s not just me, right? My kids are amazing, but time to myself and with my husband is time […]
New App for Kids: Peppa Pig Happy Mrs. Chicken
Peppa Pig’s new Happy Mrs. Chicken App keeps my son happy with it’s cute games and characters based on the popular TV show Peppa Pig. The Happy Mrs. Chicken App was created by P2 Games for children under 7 and incorporates 6 interactive games including the fun new bonus sticker book. All the familiar music and sounds of […]
