Product Reviews, Giveaways, and Personal Anecdotes

Staying connected… with Skype

Posted by on May 18, 2012 in Technology

If you're new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed or Email Updates. Thanks for visiting! Maya: “Mom, can we...

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Disney Store – grand opening and new design

Posted by on May 4, 2012 in Entertainment

We just returned from a trip to Walt Disney World (like I haven’t mentioned it enough already ) and one of my biggest pieces of...

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PEEP, Día de los Niños, and a Twitter party!

Posted by on Apr 24, 2012 in TV Shows

Did you know that each year the United States Congress names April 30th as El Día de los Niños? It’s a great effort meant to...

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Movie of the Week: Chimpanzee

Posted by on Apr 19, 2012 in Entertainment, Featured, Movies

I almost bought this little guy at the Disney Store this morning… The last thing we need is another stuffed animal, but he’s...

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Music: new Titanic soundtrack

Posted by on Apr 4, 2012 in Music

Titanic in 3D opened today, and as much as I loved the film, I’m not sure I can sit through a 3-hour 3D movie. I’d leave with a...

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Top Films to Watch This Easter

Posted by on Apr 4, 2012 in Holidays, Movies

It’s Spring Break here, but we’re home all week, so I’ve been stocking up on DVDs to entertain the kids. I can only do so...

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Rockboard Radiate skateboard

Posted by on Mar 22, 2012 in Entertainment, Giveaways, Toys

Why ride an ordinary skateboard when you can ride the light? That’s just what Rockboard’s newest product – the Radiate...

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Curious George Dance Party!

Posted by on Mar 20, 2012 in Entertainment

Do Curious George’s monkey moves inspire your kids to ‘exercise’ their creativity through dance? There’s an awesome...

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Movie of the Week: The Descendants [DVD]

Posted by on Mar 15, 2012 in Featured, Movies

Ahh… George. I have to admit he’s the only reason I wanted to see this movie. I had no idea what it was about before popping the...

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Ariel – my daughter’s favorite Disney princess

Posted by on Mar 7, 2012 in Entertainment, Travel

“Why is Ariel your favorite princess?” I asked. “Because she swims. And she has red hair. She’s different than the...

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Inside the Crayon Box [facebook chat]

Posted by on Mar 7, 2012 in Entertainment

Crayola wants every child to be creatively alive, so they’re inviting parents “Inside the Crayon Box,” for a special live chat with...

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Movie of the Week: The Lorax

Posted by on Mar 5, 2012 in Entertainment, Featured, Movies

I fully intended to go see The Lorax yesterday with the girls, but we never even left the house! A relaxing, lazy weekend is needed once in...

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Sale on Dr. Seuss apps – can’t miss!

Posted by on Mar 1, 2012 in Books, iPhone/iPad

Oceanhouse Media’s collection of Dr. Seuss apps will be on sale March 2nd through 8th in honor of Dr. Seuss’s birthday and...

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The Cat-in-the-Hat-a-thon!

Posted by on Mar 1, 2012 in Entertainment, Giveaways, TV Shows

Tomorrow is Dr. Seuss’s birthday! How will you be celebrating it? We’ll be watching The Cat-in-the-Hat-a-thon – a...

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My favorite Disney World ride

Posted by on Feb 28, 2012 in Entertainment

“It’s a small world” is up there on the list, as it was one of the very first rides I got on my first time at the Magic...

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Tips on hosting an Oscar Party

Posted by on Feb 23, 2012 in Entertainment, Live Shows, Party Ideas

The red carpet’s rolled out, and the countdown for the 84th Academy Awards is on! To help fans mark Hollywood’s biggest night with...

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Barbie – new for 2012

Posted by on Feb 20, 2012 in Toys

At Toy Fair last week, I briefly walked through the Mattel booth, as I couldn’t get a full tour. Since it was my first time there, I...

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Hasbro Fun & Game Event [special deals!]

Posted by on Feb 15, 2012 in Toys, Websites

I hope you all had a wonderful Valentine’s Day! I just got back from a fun weekend at Toy Fair in New York City, and have SO much...

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MOVIE: Lady and the Tramp on DVD

Posted by on Jan 30, 2012 in Entertainment, Featured, Movies

Next Tuesday, February 7th (just in time for Valentine’s Day!) Walt Disney Studios is releasing Lady and the Tramp on Blu-ray/DVD....

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My Little Pony – a sweet gift for Valentine’s!

Posted by on Jan 24, 2012 in Gift Ideas, Toys

For Valentine’s Day, my kids get enough candy at school and from friends, but I try to get them a little something sweet, too....

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