Is your child entering kindergarten or pre-school in the fall? Teach letter recognition over the summer using two fun, educational resources: How to Build an A
Rainy Day Fun
I received a review sample of the Thomas and Friends Great Race Game
Family Game Night: Wii Trivial Pursuit Review
Make family game night even more exciting with Trivial Pursuit for the Nintendo Wii. Play a video version of the classic game or try a new twist by playing in “Facts and Friends” mode.
Extreme Mammals Exhibit at AMNH
We checked out a preview of the Extreme Mammals Exhibit at the American Museum of Natural History and were astounded by the diversity of mammals on our earth.
I had the opportunity to chat with paleontologist William Harcourt-Smith about what makes an animal a mammal (we have surprisingly little in common), what makes a mammal an extreme mammal, how parents can help kids get excited about learning at home, why animals diversify, and his favorite parts of the exhibit. You can watch question by question or see the whole interview…
Smurfy Good Giveaway!
I’m not ashamed to admit that I love the Smurfs. Watching old Smurf cartoons on DVD brings back happy childhood memories and never fails to put me in a good mood. I’ll confess that I’ve sung the Smurf Theme Song to my infant son on more than one occasion, and I’m looking forward to sharing the Smurfs with him when he’s older.
Kill Germs and Dust Mites with the Oreck Halo
Tests have shown that there are more germs on household floor surfaces than on toilet seats, kitchen counters and bathroom tiles combined. While exposure to some germs may help build children’s immune systems, allergens like mold, dust mites are a leading trigger of allergy and asthma systems in both children and adults. Regular vacuums alone– […]
Win Tickets to Dora the Explorer Live at Radio City Music Hall!
We have another great giveaway for our Mamanista readers who are in or traveling to the New York area. You can win a Family Four Pack of Tickets to see Dora the Explorer Live! at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Dora is easy to love: she’s sweet, smart, and fun. Plus she […]
Reminder: Toy Fair!
I’ll be at Toy Fair this afternoon, vlogging with Flip’s MinoHD and tweeting with Peek mobile e-mail device (more about the awesomeness of these tech gadgets later). Come along for the ride and there will be PRIZES! Here’s what you need to do to be eligible: Follow: @mamanista on Twitter. Share: Click here to send […]
Happy 200th Birthday Charles Darwin!
February 12th is Charles Darwin’s 200th birthday. Mark the occasion by reading Animals Charles Darwin Saw, a picture book that is part of the Explorers Adventure Series by Chronicle Books. The book is intended for children ages 7 to 12, but younger children might need help with some of the advanced vocabulary. Teachers and librarians will […]
Tweet Along at Toy Fair!
I’ll be at Toy Fair this Sunday, February 15. I’ll be vlogging thanks to Flip’s MinoHD and tweeting thanks to the Peek mobile e-mail device (more about the awesomeness of these tech gadgets later). Come along for the ride and there will be PRIZES! Here’s what you need to do to be eligible: Follow: @mamanista […]
