Latinas 4 Latino Literature Blog Hop, featuring author Irania Patterson

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I’ve amassed quite a substantial library of children’s books over the years, but I never seem to have enough by Latino authors! This is why I was excited to participate in Latinas 4 Latino Literature Blog Hop, where 20 Latino authors and/or illustrators were partnered with 20 Latina bloggers for guest posts on their respective [...]

Pink: Try [Music That Moves Me]

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This is my favorite workout song at the moment. I know it’s not about exercising, but Pink is totally speaking to me! These days, I’m really trying to push myself when I workout. Think quality over quantity. But I hate it. With a passion. Especially push-ups. And running. It hurts. I tell myself – “just [...]

It’s Dr. Seuss’ 109th birthday!

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We celebrate by making green eggs and ham, reading our entire Dr. Seuss library, watching The Cat in the Hat, and playing some games. What about you? Did you do anything special today? This year is extra special because Maura (my Kindergartner) can now read a few Dr. Seuss books herself. Hop on Pop is [...]

Just Dance: Disney Party [review]

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Thank you to Ubisoft for sponsoring this post. Please click here to learn more about Ubisoft. I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls Collective. #UbiChamps Give my girls a video game that combines two of their favorite things – Disney and Just Dance – and, as I expected… We’ve got [...]

Nintendo 3DS – play as you are! [review]

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When I told Maya, my 8-year-old, that we would be getting a Nintendo 3DS, she squealed, and said: “Yesssssss. AWE-SOME! A lot of the boys in my class have one!” It’s true – I don’t see very many girls pulling their Nintendo 3DSs out at restaurants or in the waiting room at the doctor’s office. [...]

Best Buy is upgrading your shopping experience [giveaway]

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If you’ve stepped inside your local Best Buy lately, you may have noticed it looks a little different! A new layout has launched at select Best Buy locations across the country. Customer service comes first here, so Best Buy has created a whole new shopping experience with the customer – you! – in mind. This [...]

Just Dance 4 [review]

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Thank you to Ubisoft for sponsoring this post. Please click here to learn more about Ubisoft. I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls Collective. #UbiChamps I love Just Dance. We’ve owned all the games – 1, 2, 3, Kids – at one time or another, and each one of them [...]

Neighborhood Toy Store Day

Next time you’re in the market for a new toy, consider a trip to your neighborhood toy store! With the holidays almost upon us, how about tomorrow, maybe? Saturday, November 10th happens to be the 3rd annual Neighborhood Toy Store Day! To help kick off the holiday season and celebrate the joy of shopping for [...]

CSI: Miami Heat Wave [Facebook game]

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I was so sad to see that CSI: Miami was canceled. That was probably my favorite of the three CSI shows, mostly because of the setting… I love Florida. And Horatio Caine cracked me up! So dramatic. The chemistry between the rest of the cast was great, too. Now I can get my CSI: Miami [...]

Betty Crocker Halloween Cookbook

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It’s isn’t hard to find a sweet treat for kids to eat at Halloween time. So when the new Betty Crocker Halloween Cookbook arrived, I skipped over the desserts and headed straight to the “Bewitching Bites” and “Mystifying Main Dishes,” as the book calls them. My kids are big on presentation, so I thought some [...]

Basher’s Presidents – app now available!

Basher’s Presidents mobile app is an eye-catching and fun look at our nation’s presidents beginning with our founding fathers through Obama. Since both political parties have already hit campaign fever pitches this election year, kids are keenly aware in the media and at home that there is a lot at stake in November. This makes [...]

Movie of the Week: Finding Nemo 3D

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Finding Nemo is “swimming” back into theatres this Friday, September 14th! Rated G, Pixar Animation Studios’ classic returns to the big screen in Disney Digital 3D, introducing a new generation of family audiences to Nemo (voiced by Alexander Gould), Marlin (voiced by Albert Brooks), Dory (voiced by Ellen DeGeneres) and an ocean of beloved characters. [...]