I feel like we have a pretty good tooth brushing routine in our house for the most part. Are we perfect, no! Do we miss a tooth brushing if we get home late from somewhere, yes! For the most part meaning the other 99.9 percent of the time we are on top of it. Our nightly routine starts at around 8:15 – 8:30 when we send Shaun and Shae up to brush their teeth. Shaun actually visited an orthodontist on a school trip a few months ago and they gave him what I remember as an old school egg timer. … [Read more...]
Tell Her “Mom You Rock” with Skype
May 14, 2012 by
I’ve been picked as a Skype Ambassador. This means I get to show you all the cool features Skype has to offer that you may not have known about already. This weekend was Mother’s Day, you still have the chance to send a “Mom You Rock” message through Facebook for any mom you know. Sending a message through this app will not only show the world your love for that mom but will also donate $1 to the Save the Children’s Global Action Fund in support of the new MomsTheWord.org campaign. I’m … [Read more...]
TShirt Tote Bag #ExpressYourself #CBias
May 5, 2012 by
I was recently asked to come up with a craft for the #ExpressYourself campaign using Elmers Painters Paint Markers and fabric. The fabric part got me stumped. I thought I’d make Shae a cute shirt, draw a flower or fun saying on it but what’s so original and creative about that. Then it hit me, go DIY with it. I stood in the middle of my living room at a pile of laundry and I got the idea of making a t-shirt tote bag. I’ve seen tutorials before and figured this would be easy. I got the kids in … [Read more...]
Phineas and Ferb Best Live Tour Ever
January 3, 2012 by
Phineas and Ferb is one of OUR favorite shows. We watch it as a family, recite lines, sing songs and often discuss the legality of having a pet platypus (it’s illegal by the way). Somehow we managed to squeeze in some fun right before the holidays with the kids; Phineas and Ferb, The Best Live Tour Ever. The whole family headed down to Baltimore’s Lyric Opera House where we surprised the kids with tickets to Phineas and Ferb: Best Live Tour Ever. We kept it a secret because we knew they would … [Read more...]
Mamas & Papas hits the USA
March 16, 2011 by
I started this blog as a way to share cool things for kids and families. The quintessential baby item has come up for review; the stroller. Not just any stroller though; the Mamas & Papas Sola Pushchair from Britain's #1 luxury stroller brand. I received this stroller smack in the middle of winter, a very snowy and cold winter. Only until a couple weeks back did I get a chance to really test it out in the streets. It plowed over curbs and cracks with little effort partly due to its … [Read more...]
Learn To Play Guitar With Power Gig : Rise of the SixString
December 9, 2010 by
To me playing the guitar would be so freaking awesome and the closest I am able to come is by playing Power Gig : Rise of the SixString. Power Gig: Rise of the SixString is the first game to feature a real electric guitar controller and teaches the fundamental skills of guitar playing in the process. All of its controllers are compatible with Rock Band & Guitar Hero games and peripherals . Go to powergig.com/compatibility for more information. Right out of the box you get … [Read more...]
Cars Toon: Mater’s Tall Tales Wii Game
November 13, 2010 by
Cars from Disney Pixar is one on my favorite kids’ movies. When it came out I remember watching it non-stop with the kids and my favorite character in the movie is Mater. What is better than a talking tow truck played by Larry the Cable Guy? Um nothing, LOL. Game Overview: Cars Toon: Mater’s Tall Tales is inspired by Disney/Pixar’s wildly popular animated shorts of the same name. A follow up last year’s successful Wii release, Toy Story Mania!, Cars Toon: Mater’s Tall Tales is part of … [Read more...]
Scooby-Doo, Where Are You? Over Here!!!!
November 7, 2010 by
I know I have written or have at least mentioned before about how much my kids LOVE Scooby Doo but in case you missed it I will tell you again. I’m talking borderline obsessive. For instance Shae loves Scooby Doo so much she dressed up as Velma for Halloween this year. Before I met Melinda I had a ton of Scooby Doo stuff in my apartment like a cookie jar, shower curtain, trash can, etc. Believe it or not Melinda still married me even after see all of that stuff, LOL. Ok, back to my … [Read more...]
New Filtrete Water Station from 3M
September 23, 2010 by
In our house we drink water more then any other beverage so it is important for it to taste good and it is nice to be able to take it on the go. The New Filtrete Water Station from 3M allows us to enjoy high quality H2O at home and on the go. What I like about the new Filtrete Water Station from 3M is it provides the convenience of bottled water without the cost or waste. Our family is into conservation and recycling but anything we can do to reduce waste is a HUGE plus. With this water station … [Read more...]
MUK LUKS shoes not just for Eskimos
March 10, 2010 by
A muk luk is a soft boot made of reindeer skin or seal skin worn by Eskimos. That’s the traditional meaning anyway, my MUK LUKS are cuter. I was sent a pair of Horizontal Rib lace back boots for review and love the look and feel of them.I’m not the type to tuck my jeans into my boots but it’s almost necessary with these so you can show off the fun lace-up detail in the back. My boots are also lined with Sherpa, that along with the front sweater section these are uber comfy and warm. The … [Read more...]
