ILuvShmoozee by Jay@Play is currently hosting a fun-filled video contest that allows readers to create a Shmoozee-inspired video to win big prizes including a grand prize of $500 and a first prize of $250, to name a few. Below is our fun (and admittedly, amateur) Shmoozee video: “Lolli Daze with Shmoozees.” Watch to see who ends […]
Take the Disney Try It Challenge
Have you taken the Food List Challenge on Facebook? I’ve tried 83 of the 100 foods on the list. Given the opportunity, I would likely try all 100. Why? My parents always encouraged me to try new things. As a child and teen, I accompanied them on trips around the world– learning about history, art, language, culture and trying new foods. These family trips inspired a lifelong love of learning and voracious reading habits. But they also made me a more adventurous person, which was definitely a factor in starting my own small business in 2010.
Finding Nemo 3D DVD
P. Sherman 42 Wallaby Way Sydney, Australia. For anyone who has ever seen the beloved Disney Pixar movie, Finding Nemo, those words are delightfully familiar. Disney went above and beyond for this fantastic film, which was first released in 2003. The visuals of the underwater world of the Ocean are stunning and the story […]
Monster High Viewing Party
Monster High recently gave my daughters an opportunity to host a viewing party for their all new Monster High Freaky Fabulous Double Feature. The first feature is the movie Friday Night Frights. The girls absolutely loved how the female characters came to the rescue of the boys and won the skate match. The second feature […]
Wreck It Ralph DVD {REVIEW}
There are few movies that kids and adults alike can enjoy. Many movies are aimed at kids, so the adults get bored. Other movies are aimed at adults and not appropriate for kids. Then there are the few movies in between that perfectly find the balance for adult humor and kid entertainment. Wreck It […]
Horrid Henry: The Movie REVIEW
“Henry! Don’t be horrid!” We recently had the awesome opportunity to preview the book-turned-movie Horrid Henry: The Movie before it is released onto DVD on March 12. The DVD package arrived complete with “horrid” items, sure to be Henry (and kid) approved: a hand buzzer, water balloon maker and the Horrid Henry DVD with […]
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, […]
Disney’s Frankenweenie: Kids Movie Review
I recently had the opportunity to snuggle up with my 4 year old and check out Tim Burton’s newest movie creation: Frankenweenie. Tim Burton is well known for being wildly creative and a little offbeat. From Edward Scissorhands to Alice in Wonderland, Burton does a great job of drawing you into a story, resounding with characters and entertaining all […]
Fabulous Fall Getaways
Fall is actually one of my favorite times of year to travel. My friends at TravelingMom.com have created a beautiful and FREE ezine listing some of the best fall getaways for families. If you’re looking for vacation inspiration or even just a few day-trip ideas, you’ll enjoy their suggestions. I’ve actually taken several of the trips […]
Tips to Fight the “Food Fits” with Guest Blogger Joey Fortman of Real Mom Media
Now that kids are back to school and life is in full force it’s totally time to get down to business with the meals. I try as hard as possible to keep my son healthy, especially since I grew up battling the bulge. It’s not always an easy task to get your kids to really and truly understand the value of health and eating well! And if your house is like mine, you’re always fighting the food fits. I’ve learned a few lessons along the way and would love to share my tips with you! Remember..I’m not a doctor or dietitian.