My kids are SUPER excited about the Peter Pan Diamond Edition Blu-ray Combo Pack coming out in a couple days! We saw Disney on Ice recently, and they mentioned when we saw the part about Peter Pan that they have never seen that movie! Now a NEW and improved version will be coming out Feb. 5th! We are definitely going to be checking it out!!! Here are some games to play with your kids to get them excited too! And a little sneak … [Read more...]
Peter Pan Diamond Edition on Blu-ray Combo Pack Coming Feb. 5th!
February 1, 2013 by · 12 Comments
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Join us for a #WebkinzPlay Twitter Party TODAY at 3pm EST!
January 31, 2013 by · Leave a Comment
Join us tomorrow for the #WebkinzPlay Twitter Party from 3-4 PM EST to chat about great online family fun with Webkinz! What: #WebkinzPlay Twitter Party When: Thursday, January 31, 2013 from 3:00-4:00PM EST Hashtag: #WebkinzPlay Moderator: @MomCentral Assistant Moderators: @MomCentralChat Prizes: Six people will win a $50 Amazon gift code & a Webkinz plush pet. We’ll also be giving away two $50 Amazon gift … [Read more...]
Bookboard Puts Reading Right at Your Child’s Fingertips! {iPad Mini Giveaway Too}
January 30, 2013 by · 35 Comments
I have mentioned many times on my site the importance of reading with your kids and how that correlates to success later in life. I am a former teacher of eight years, and I am very passionate about getting kids to read and to be interested in books at an early age. I've posted about great ways to engage kids in text and how to get them interested in books! Lead by example! Show them you love to read! Whether it be books, magazines, newspapers, … [Read more...]
Book to Check Out: The Perdition of Zephyr Hopkins by, Jesse S. Greever
January 28, 2013 by · 20 Comments
Zephyr Hopkins is a liar. A good one. He lies with incredible ease to those whom he loves the most, and even more so to himself. As his convoluted web of deceit threatens to unravel, he is faced with one of the most difficult situations a husband and father would ever have to face; a situation that will force his hand and push him to a crossroads that will affect everyone he cares about. Equal parts Greek tragedy and fable, The Perdition … [Read more...]
Create Playlists Easily from the Official LEGO® Channel ~ Make Computer Time Together Time! #LEGO #spon
January 28, 2013 by · 27 Comments
It's pretty safe to say that my almost 6-year old son is a Star Wars fanatic. My husband introduced it to him a few months ago, and ever since then it's been Star Wars everything. Every time we go to the bookstore, he wants a new Star Wars book. He is now collecting everything Star Wars he can find! He just LOVES it! All of it! This past Christmas he got many LEGO® toys and Star Wars toys; and when you combine the two it's like gold! You … [Read more...]
Celebrating Our Family Heritage with Nestle Lean Cuisine Italian Meals #FrozenFavorites #cbias
January 28, 2013 by · 39 Comments
My daughter had a project to learn about her family heritage. She is very interested in learning about both sides of the family. From my husband's side she is mostly Italian, and from my side she is mostly Estonian. For her family crest she researched the flags for each country and made them out of felt to put on her crest. She told us she wants to learn more about each culture, so we told her we would have an Italian dinner and an Estonian … [Read more...]
ALL-NEW SCOOBY-DOO LIVE! MUSICAL MYSTERIES Coming to PPAC 2/17!
January 27, 2013 by · 8 Comments
ZOINKS! MYSTERY-SOLVING CHILLS AND THRILLS COME TO THE PROVIDENCE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER Show Description: Jeepers! Scooby-Doo and the Mystery, Inc. gang have once again been called in to solve an epic mystery. A trouble-making ghost is haunting a local theater and Shaggy, Fred, Daphne, Velma and Scooby are on their way in the Mystery Machine to solve the mystery. This hilarious live theater show brings everyone's favorite cartoon … [Read more...]
It is Freezing Out in Rhode Island ~ How do YOU Feel About the Cold? {Giveaway: Honeywell EnergySmart® Surround Ceramic Heater}
January 24, 2013 by · 106 Comments
So, the past two days have been the coldest in Rhode Island in the last two years. We have temps in the single digits with the windchill below zero. Now that's cold! Did you know that males and females react differently to these cold temps? Check out this cool infographic below: So, what do you do to fight these cold temperatures? Do you grab a blanket? Turn up the heat? Light a fire? Use a portable heater? I know when I get cold and cuddle up … [Read more...]