WeBop: A Family Jazz Party CD Released by Jazz at Lincoln Center

Jazz at Lincoln Center (JALC) will release WeBop: A Family Jazz Party, a CD featuring kid-tested and approved music on Tuesday, February 28, 2012. The recording brings the very best of JALC’s WeBop classes in NYC home to families worldwide.Critically-acclaimed drummer and music director Matt Wilson leads an intergenerational band of celebrated jazz musicians, including trumpeter Marcus Printup

Lands' End Spring Summer 2012 Collection Preview

Recently Lands' End held a media preview of their Spring/Summer 2012 collection of clothing, swimsuits and home bedding and decor.Lands’ End new SwimMates collection features mix, match and layer able pieces over a swimsuit.Lands' End Home Decor collection featured bedding with nautical and vintage floral themes including 100% linen bedding inspired by vintage 19th century chintz.Lands’ Ends Kids

Three Bears Holiday Bash Puppet Show Review

Recently I took my son to see the The Three Bears Holiday Bash at the famed Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre in Central Park. I've been in Central Park and walked by the Swedish Cottage many time but never been inside. Going in to see the play was a treat.The Swedish Cottage itself is very intimate and sweet. All around it's decorated with different types of puppets. The Marionette Theatre

Goody Simple Styles Combs Create Perfect Ponytails

Ponytails are no longer just for the gym. Now the ponytail is elegant enough for evening and chic enough for high fashion. The Goody Simple Styles Fountain Flip and Twisty Comb make it easier than ever to get high-end style in a flash!The Simple Styles Twisty Comb gives you a unique variation on the ponytail, by styling your hair into an elegant side-swept style. Like Beyonce’s easy breezy style

@Logitech Ultimate Ears 100 Noise-Isolating Earphones

Did your child get a new iPod or other music player for Christmas? The Logitech Ultimate Ears 100 Noise-Isolating Earphones ($19.99) are a great choice for kids and come in a variety of patterns and colors, including red, grey, blue, green, purple, crimson, pink, neon and jade.Don't you just love the colorful designs?! They also come with multiple sizes of soft, tapered silicon ear cushions, and

EASe Listening Therapy App helps children with sensory issues #autism

Children with autism and others with sensory processing disorder (SPD) now have an app specifically designed to help them cope with noise and the sensory world. The EASe Listening Therapy app is available in three versions – EASe Lite, EASe Personal and EASe Pro -- at the iTunes storeEASe Listening Therapy uses music to deliver short, intense bursts of sound, creating a sensory palette of sonic

SwingHolder Keeps iPads Tablets at Eye Level

Washington-based Stand for Stuff has released a first-of-its kind, hinged floor unit that secures the iPad or iPad 2 at eye level – whether lying in bed, standing at a kitchen counter or podium, or playing musical instruments.Since taking it to production, Springer has discovered many other SwingHolder benefits including: Independent iPad use for physically disabledAbility to practice or

Toddler Breakfast - Wordless Wednesday

Today school breakfast included an English muffin.And a nice box milk.Like this article? Subscribe to the RSS feed or for email updates!

Vicks Vaporizer Helps Relieve Cough & Congestion

Winter time can be really hard on young children. Between winter dry air and colds, your little one can develop a cough or become congestion. If your looking for a way to give your young child soothing relief then the Vicks 1.5 Gallon Vaporizer might be what you need this winter.The Vicks 1.5 Gallon Vaporizer now features Vicks VapoPads Technology which helps temporarily relieve cough &

Latest Giveaway Winners

Congratulations to the latest round of winners ! I've sent everyone an email. Please respond within 48 hours to claim your prize! =)Dub Garage Toy Cars GiveawayHuggies Santa Diapers & Holiday Wipes Giveaway Tropicana OJ Coupons Giveaway AT&T's $25 Gift Card Giveaway Victorious : Hollywood Arts Video Games DS Giveaway Usher OMG Tour DVD/Blu-ray Giveaway Like this article? Subscribe to the RSS feed

Speakal mi-Soccer iPod/iPhone Speaker System

Speakal recently launched mi-Soccer, the soccer ball shaped iPod/iPhone docking station speaker system. Licensed by the Major League Soccer (MLS), mi-Soccer makes a great gift for soccer fans and for music fans that love high-quality audio.Packed with 2 two-way speakers, a powerful subwoofer, a super amplification stereo system, and optimized airflow, the mi-Soccer is a fun way to celebrate with

Saline Soothers Wipes for Dry Irritated Noses Review

During the winter season many of us are either dealing with allergies or coming down with colds that lead to sneezing and runny noses. With runny noses come the constant wiping but that can leave us with red raw, dry and painful noses. Thankfully Little Busy Bodies, Inc. has introduced Saline Soothers for adultsA moist nose wipe, Saline Soothers is a soft wipe that hydrates with saline while

Join the #MomsandBrands ‘New Year–New You’ Twitter Party

The next Moms and Brands Twitter Party is set for January 2nd at 7pm ET.The topic? 'New Year--New You' and if you ask me that's a great topic. Ever New Year everyone makes all these resolutions to be better at something. Which is a good. We should all resolve to be better every year right? Right!So come join in the #MomsandBrands Twitter Party and share your resolutions for 2012!The #

@HPprint #Inkology Holiday Box & $100 GC Giveaway CLOSED

This holiday I received a fun package from the HP elves filled with items that had been customized and printed using the new widget on the HP Facebook. How cool is that! Wondering what was inside my HP holiday box?My HP gift pack was crafted to showcase some of the fun items the HP Facebook widget can print and included:QR Code Stickers10 Coloring PagesSharpie Color PackLaminated Editorial

Clarity D703 Cordless Phone Provides Hearing, Vision, Mobility Solutions

Clarity has introduced its new D703™ amplified cordless telephone designed specifically for people with hearing loss, low vision and mobility challenges.Available exclusively at RadioShack®, the new Clarity D703™ cordless big button phone amplifies incoming sound up to 35dB, or twelve times louder than standard home phones, through the patented Clarity Power™ technology while removing unwanted

Hulabye's The Happy Changer for wiggle-free diaper changes

Designed by Los Angeles-based physician and mom Erin Kelly, the Happy ChangerTM is the unique product that effectively addresses the challenge of keeping babies [4 -24 months] on their backs during diaper changes. The Happy Changer™ by Hulabye is the first product to offer a simple stylish solution for wiggle-free diaper changes.Many new moms, or dads, find the changing process scary or

Scholastic I SPY Arcade Game Apps for Android & iPhone

Scholastic Media recently launched ‘I SPY Arcade’, a series of four new gaming apps inspired by the brain-teasing play of I SPY books and games from Scholastic. Each I SPY Arcade app features arcade-style games that keep players entertained while offering on-the-spot logic and reasoning challenges, 65 progressively difficult levels and ‘Super Challenger’ bonus levels.The I SPY Arcade apps include

Wishing Everyone a Happy Holidays 2011

Since Thanksgiving it's been a whirlwind windup towards end of the year and all the holidays in between. While my family doesn't actually celebrate any of these holidays, we do enjoy spending time with friends and family.As you celebrate your ChristmaHanuKwanzaa holiday and spend time with your friends and family, me and my family wish everyone a Happy Holiday 2011!Like this article? Subscribe to

@DuaneReade Holiday Decorating Ideas #DReade #cbias

Can you believe I STILL haven't finished decorating for the holiday and Christmas is only two days away?! Between finishing up end of the year projects for work and going to my son's school for holiday activities, there's been no extra time. Now that Christmas is this weekend, I quickly headed to my local Duane Reade store to pick up a few holiday themed items before friends and family came over

Kmart $100 Gift Card Giveaway

Congratulations JC! I've sent an email. Please respond within 48 hours to claim your prize! =)Kmart $100 Gift Card GiveawayLike this article? Subscribe to the RSS feed or for email updates!

REAL STEEL Releasing on Blu-ray & DVD 1/24

On January 24th, DreamWorks Studios releases REAL STEEL on Blu-ray Hi-Def and DVD! This visually stunning action-adventure filled with heart and soul is a "must-add" to every home movie collection, delivering a premium in-home experience complete with knockout bonus materials that dive deeper into the action.DISC SPECIFICATIONS: STREET DATE:

Worx Toys Helps Kids Learn While Playing

Since every curious kid asks how things work, Worx Toys launched a revolutionary line of toy vehicles that give children ages 6-9 a clear look inside and identifies each of their parts with code-activated lights and sounds. Founded by 3 fathers, all Worx Toys vehicles simultaneously entertain and educate.The Worx Toys product line includes:Apex Police HelicopterThe Apex Police Helicopter features

Snapfish Disney Store Offers Holiday Photo Books, Calendars, & More

This Holiday, Snapfish is helping Disney fans give the gift of Mickey & Friends, Princess, Cars, Toy Story and Winnie the Pooh this holiday season – perfect for all the little ones in your family!You can can create your own personalized Disney photo books, calendars, posters or prints at the Snapfish Disney Store . Now through December 26, you can also get two free Photo Books when you Buy One

Marvel Comics Holiday Gift Ideas

Looking for a special gift for the male in your life? If your favorite male is a fan of Marvel Comics, then here are some great gift ideas.ART OF MARVEL STUDIOS HC SLIPCASEWritten by MATTHEW K. MANNING,JOHN BARBER & JOHN RHETT THOMASThis is your insider look at the making of Marvel Studios’ blockbuster hits! Including IRON MAN: THE ART OF IRON MAN THE MOVIE HC, IRON MAN: THE ART OF IRON MAN 2 HC,

NEW Minimergency Kit for Moms

Being a mom means you’re a chef, teacher, doctor, stylist and superhero. To help you survive your day-to-day, Ms. & Mrs. has created a NEW Min­imergency Kit for Moms that will not only fit perfectly into your go-to handbag but will have you prepared to handle any unforeseen circumstance. The NEW Minimergency Kit for Moms (SRP $16) includes the top three mommy must-haves for any sticky

Dub Garage Toy Cars Review & Giveaway CLOSED

As a mom with a son, I'm always interested in toys cars. When I was offered a review for DUB Garage™ line of customized toy vehicles, of course I said yes! Soon a package arrived containing the DUB Garage control Freakz R/C, D-Jayz, and a Custom Ridez car toy!AboutDUB Magazine™, nationally recognized authority on custom car culture, and Toy State®, award-winning manufacturer and innovator of

Sesame Street: Iron Monster & Sesame Heroes on DVD Janurary 3rd

The Sesame Street gang is transforming themselves into super monsters with amazing powers. Sesame Street: Iron Monster and Sesame Heroes features Grover, Elmo, Abby, Rosita, Bert and Ernie as super heroes who try and solve hilarious Sesame Street-style problems and save the day! DVD release January 3, 2012 for SRP $12.99.In Sesame Street: Iron Monster and Sesame Heroes children will learn about

Fanboy & Chum Chum Gets Brain Freeze on DVD

Fanboy and his trusty sidekick, Chum Chum, are celebrating their favorite treat, a cup of Frosty Freezy Freeze in Fanboy and Chum Chum: Brain Freeze. Watch as they fight the discontinuation of their favorite flavor, try to create the new Frosty Mart jingle, help a Viking and battle Man-Arctica. This DVD honors the Frosty Freezy Freeze with seven full-tilt, hilarious adventures with a voice cast

Kmart Holiday Gift Ideas & $100 Gift Card Giveaway CLOSED

Attention Kmart shoppers! This holiday season many of us need to watch our budget since we're shopping for holiday gifts for friends, family AND everyone else in our lives. To help you get all your shopping done here's a giveaway for (1) $100 Kmart gift card!Wondering what gifts you can buy with your $100 Kmart gift card? Recently Harper's Bazaar's shared their 2011 Best Gifts for Women. While

Duane Reade Unveils New NYC Store, ‘Fro-Yo’ Bar & Upmarket Station #DReade #cbias

Starting the day with fresh coffee, pastries and some Fro-Yo will now be possible with the opening of Duane Reade’s newest store located on Broadway and 52nd street. Just a few blocks from Time Square, the new 2 level store will be open 24 hours and has tons to offer customers in the area.When I was invited to tour the store during the grand opening, I couldn't wait to learn more about this store

@TropicanaOJ Spicy Citrus Soother Drink Recipe

With the weather getting chilly, it's nice to enjoy warm drinks like this Spicy Citrus Soother made using Tropicana Pure Premium Orange and Grapefruit Juices. Not only do this drink taste great but it's filled with lots of nutrition to help give your immune system a boost.Ingredients3 cups Tropicana Pure Premium Orange Juice1 cup Tropicana Pure Premium Grapefruit Juice¼ cup honey3 inches cinnamon

Sleepy’s 12 (Good Sleep) Night Gift Ideas

With only a few days left until Christmas, are you wondering what perfect stocking stuffer to get for friends and family? Sleepy’s understands that you want to give something that’s useful, but still affordable so you can load the tree up with larger gifts, so they’ve compiled a list of sleep-inducing stocking stuffers that can help make it a stress-free holiday seasonCreature Comforts Massaging

Soft Clothing Holiday Gift Ideas

Do you need holiday gifts, dressy clothes for functions, toys and other goodies for kids this holiday season? Soft has you covered.About SoftMany children are extra-sensitive to the texture and feel of clothing. Soft® is the first line of inclusive clothing designed with the needs of all children in mind, including those with sensory sensitivity, a common symptom of Autism, Sensory Processing

ThermaCELL' s Heated Insoles Perfect for Cold Feet

ThermaCELL Heated Insoles are a great solution for cold feet if you spend time outdoors, whether for work or play. Advanced heat technology provides remote controlled foot warming comfort as needed. Each remote features a uniquely coded, highly reliable radio frequency transmitter that is paired to one set of insoles and has a range of seven feet. It can easily be attached to zippers and belts,

Latest Giveaway Winners

Congratulations to the latest round of winners ! I've sent everyone an email. Please respond within 48 hours to claim your prize! =)Atari’s Centipede: Infestation Video Game Glad's Tall Entrée Containers Disney Universe Video Game for Wii Like this article? Subscribe to the RSS feed or for email updates!

Mission: Impossible Video Game Release by Paramount Pictures & Funtactix

Paramount Pictures and Funtactix, have partnered to launch Mission: Impossible The Game, the official social game based on the Mission: Impossible movie franchise from Paramount Pictures. Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol, opens in Imax and other select locations on December 16th and nationwide on December 21st. Mission: Impossible The Game casts players in the leading role of an underground

Cheerios Postcards Spread "Cheer" to Military Families

Everyone can use a little pick me up now and then. But for the millions of military families manning the fort at home while their loved ones are away serving, a gesture of Cheer is especially welcome.When our troops are called to serve, their families must rise to meet the challenges of service as well. To thank them, Cheerios and the USO have partnered in a postcard campaign that spreads Cheer

Discovery Kids releases Puterbugs - tech learning website for kids

Discovery Kids has launched Puterbugs, the first website to teach young children ages 8 and younger today's most important computer skills. A first-of-its-kind program, Discovery Kids Puterbugs is the only interactive experience available that teaches kids, in a fun and age-appropriate way, the full scope of technology skills in today’s digital world.In a safe environment that promotes a healthy

New HP TopShot LaserJet Scans 3D Objects with One Simple Touch

Imagine being able to capture any 3D art project and sending the sharpest, clearest image possible to friends and family or uploading it to your website—all with one touch of a button. The new HP TopShot LaserJet Pro M275 ($399) can make this happen! Never before has photographing a 3D object and uploading it to the web or your PC been so easy and straightforward.The HP TopShot features a compact

Heinz & Chef Spike Mendelsohn Debute New Balsamic Ketchup & Crab Cake Recipe

Recently I attended an event where Heinz and chef Spike Mendelsohn debuted a brand new flavor, the limited edition Heinz Ketchup Blended with Balsamic Vinegar (the first in almost a decade!). Also during the event Chef Mendelsohn performed a cooking demonstration and I was able to taste test!While Chef Mendelsohn was busy preparing in the kitchen, attendees at the event learned about some other

Disney Universe Releases "Disney Villains Costume Pack"

Last month I blog about the launch of Disney Universe Video Game, which I know many of you are already enjoying. A few days ago Disney Interactive Studios held a Disney Universe Event where they took attendees through the game and the different gaming systems. I learned that the gaming experience is the same across all platforms from Xbox to Wii to Playstation so everyone can enjoy

Fall Leaves - Wordless Wednesday

Enjoying the fall leaves before the winter snow comes.Like this article? Subscribe to the RSS feed or for email updates!

Whoopi Goldberg kicks off Scholastic "1 Million Bookprints for 1 Million Books" Campaign

This week, live on The View, Whoopi Goldberg kicked off Scholastic’s “One Million Bookprints for One Million Books” Campaign – an initiative to donate one million books to kids in need through the literacy nonprofit Reach Out and Read.Here are Whoopi’s books: The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-ExupéryPeter Pan by J. M. BarrieEast of Eden by John SteinbeckTo Kill a Mockingbird by Harper

Pharrell William Qream Cream Liqueur Tasting & Recipes

Earlier this year QREAM WITH A QTM, an ultra-premium cream liqueur, was launched as a collaboration between Pharrell Williams, Grammy Award-winning musician and Diageo, a leading premium spirits, wine and beer company.The idea behind Qream, is to encourage woman to "live deliciously," and to treat themselves royally. That’s defiantly an idea I agree with so when I was invited to a QREAM WITH A Q

Disney New Princess "Sofia the First"

Disney will introduce a little girl princess to its celebrated legacy of princess fairytales in an animated television movie and series, "Sofia the First," premiering in fall 2012 and spring 2013 respectively, on Disney Channel and Disney Junior channels around the world. While Disney princess fairytales have been enchanting audiences for more than 70 years, this is the first time a series has

Hulu Plus Subscription Review & Gift Card Idea

This weekend I took a much needed break, sat back and enjoyed catching up on TV shows via Hulu. I confess that many of my friends have recommended Hulu but it took me a while to signup for an account. I just wasn't sure watching TV shows over the internet was for me. I wondered how hard it would be find use the site? Would I find any shows I wanted to watch? What happens if I need to pause and

Sleepy's Memory Foam Pillows Review

A few months ago I attended an event where Sleepy's Shared Tips to Get Kids Back to School Sleeping Schedule. A few weeks after the event the Sleepy's "Snooze Director" followed up with me to see if the tips helped. I explained that as a mother, getting enough sleep is always a challenge. But also when I do sleep, I have back and shoulder aches so I'm still not fully rested. I think she felt

First Look at Windows Phone Mango OS & $25 App Card Offer #vlog

Recently Microsoft unveiled the Windows Phone Mango operating system here in NYC with a giant six-story phone filled with people. The theme of the event and the idea behind the Mango OS system is connecting people. I wondered how the Windows Phone Mango OS did this different then other smartphone OS systems, so I agreed to review a Samsung phone with the Mango operating system.In the below video

THQ's uDraw for $49.99, Perfect for Marvel Super Hero or Disney Princess Storybooks Games

With the holidays rapidly approaching, THQ has lowered the price of the uDraw to $49.99.Named as one of this year’s hottest holiday toys by the Toy Insider , the uDraw has an entire line-up of brand new games that provide hours of entertainment the whole family can enjoy all year long. The uDraw is the first of its kind and is now available on all platforms (Nintendo Wii, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3)

KFC $20,000 College Scholarship for a Photo Tweet #kfcscholar

It's time for your kids to put the smart phones and digital cameras they use every day to good use. KFC's has announced it's reinvigorating the application process for its KFC Colonel's Scholars scholarship program by increasing the value of a single picture to $20,000 and a college education!Starting now through December 13, high school seniors can try to win a $20,000 Colonel's Scholars

Help Kodak Set Mark Malkoff Free from Plexi-Glass Box in NYC

As part of the launch of Kodak’s new My KODAK MOMENTS App, Kodak is challenging you to bring your Facebook photos to life. With the new, My KODAK MOMENTS App, you can effortlessly create a premium photo book using photos downloaded directly from your FACEBOOK albums and your friends’ album’s. The perfect solution for those moments in life when you don’t have your camera and you forgot to ask your

Moms And The City & Kris Jenner Book Launch Event

A few weeks ago, I attended a Moms & the City event to celebrate the release of Kris Jenner’s new book, Kris Jenner… And All Things Kardashian. I've long been a secret fan of Kardashian family and was excited to not only meet but hear Kris Jenner answer questions from those attending the event.So what's Kris Jenner like in person? Impressive and inviting, not to mention funny at all heck. While

GSN Games & Toys to Tots Partnered for the Holidays

For the fourth year in a row, GSN Digital, the interactive division of GSN (Game Show Network), and the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation have partnered to give people the chance to play their favorite online games for a good cause this holiday season! GSN Digital offers two ways to spread the cheer:Oodles for Tots Players can rack up Oodles, GSN’s virtual currency, by correctly answering trivia

CMOM Opens EatSleepPlay Health Exhibit for Children

Recently we visited the Children’s Museum of Manhattan (CMOM) to check out their new exhibit dedicated to preventing childhood obesity called EatSleepPlay. EatSleepPlay is designed to help families with children (ages 2-10) develop positive viewpoints in areas that most effect obesity: nutrition, exercise and sleep.With so much focus on be healthy, I worried that the exhibit would be over

Carnival Cruise Partners with George Lopez & Guy Fieri for Fun Ship 2.0

As the weather starts turning cold and wet, many are thinking of escaping to somewhere warm and sunny. I know I am! One great way to escape the cold weather and see some sites is on a cruise! A while ago I toured one of Carnival Cruise Ship and learned so much about the ships including they're family friendly!You can see more of my photos from the Carnival Cruise Ship tour on my facebook pageNow

2,500 Online Retailers to Donate Holiday Profits to Charity

What if every purchase you made at 2,500 retailers (from Amazon to Zales) earned a free donation for your favorite charity? Well it can! GoodShop.com has partnered with more than 2,500 retailers including Target, Apple, Macy’s, Best Buy, Barnes & Noble, Gap, PetSmart and others to donate up to 30% of virtually every purchase to the charity of the user’s choice.GoodShop also offers over 100,000

Microsoft Windows 7 PC for Women On the Go #tech

With the holidays upon us, many of us are still trying to figure out what to get everyone on our tech holiday gift list at a budget-friendly price. For the Woman On the Go, Microsoft Windows 7 PC's make great gift since these portable, stylish PCs pack a technical punch at an affordable price.Here are 3 Windows 7 PCs picks that are stylish, light, and slim – perfect to slip into a carry-on.-

Citrus Berry Cooler Recipe & 1 Year Tropicana OJ Coupons Giveaway CLOSED

Looking for a fun and nutritious dessert recipe to enjoy during the holidays? Or really any time you want a cool snack? Then check out this Citrus Berry Cooler using Tropicana Pure Premium Orange Juice. I love that it's so simple to make but packed with Vitamin C and good for you!Citrus Berry Cooler (2 servings)INGREDIENTS1-1/2 cups Tropicana Pure Premium Orange Juice½ cup raspberry sorbet½ cup

Native Trails’ Unveils Community Trails Program

Just in time for the holiday season, Native Trails, the innovative kitchen and bath brand, is providing shoppers a way to make a global impact through its newly unveiled Community Trails Artisan Marketplace.Through the Community Trails Artisan Marketplace, Native Trails is offering Pure Talavera, a collection of high-quality tile hand-produced by Mexican artisans who use traditional methods that

Celebrity Disney Dreamers Academy Twitter Party #DisneyDreams

Come tweet along with the stars at the first "Celebrity Disney Dreaming Twitter Party"! Join in and chat with "Family Feud" host, comedian Steve Harvey, Grammy-award winning gospel star Yolanda Adams, co-host of "106 & Park" Terrance J, noted educator Dr. Steve Perry, and ESPN sportscaster Stephen A. Smith, among other special guests.This inspiring group is a part of the panel that is picking

LOFT's Symbolic Charm Collection Benefits St. Jude Patients

This week 3 of my favorite bloggers, Nancy Johnson Horn, Esti Berkowitz and Suzanne Chan, hosted an amazing event at LOFT Flatiron store to give an exclusive preview of LOFT’s inspiring charms benefiting St. Jude, before they officially go on sale December 5.The limited edition necklaces, represent the LOVE, JOY and HOPE of the patients at St. Jude. Each necklace retails for $26.00 and for every

Momtrends "Melissa & Doug" Blogger Holiday Event

Earlier this Spring, during a holiday toy preview, I had my first real life introduction to the Melissa & Doug brand. During that brief preview I was impressed with the quality and educational range of their toys. I wanted to lean more about the company and their points of view, but as most bloggers know, getting one on one time with a brand representative can be a challenge. photo credit:

FRAAS Resort | Spring | Summer 2012 Collection Preview

This week I attended a media preview for FRAAS 2012 Collection of scarves, wraps and cold weather accessories debuting in new and classic colors, with unique patterns and special details.FRAAS 2012 Collection comes in a variety of material including cotton, modal, silk, viscose chiffon, acrylic, tropical weight wool and blends shown in bright and bold colors in solid, ombre, floral, fruit, stripe

5 Tips for Choosing Safe Toys

According to the Toy Industry Association, toys sales totaled nearly $21 billion in 2010, with most purchases during the Christmas holiday season. Yet, no matter what time of year toys are purchased, there's a danger risk.“This time of year, there is a big push for consumers to stock up on toys, and people love to get kids toys. But placing an emphasis on safety has to be a top priority. It is

"Game of Your Life" Premieres for P&G Family Movie Night

I love the idea behind anything that gives families a reason to get together, so I was excited to preview the newest P&G and Wal-Mart Family Movie Night collaboration "Game of Your Life" which premieres Friday, December 2 at 8/7c on NBC.Movie SynopsisWhen high school gamer Zach Taylor lands a scholarship to an exclusive video game design program led by billionaire gaming icon Marcus Bentton, his

Winterfest Events at Central Park Zoo

The holidays are right around the corner and the Wildlife Conservation Society’s Central Park Zoo is celebrating the season with Winterfest – a holiday celebration that includes special performances, holiday lighting displays, and presents for the animals.During the first three Fridays and Saturdays in December (Dec. 2-3, 9-10, 16-17) the zoo will stay open until 6:30 p.m. inviting visitors to

AT&T's Season of Gifting Sweepstakes & $25 Gift Card Giveaway CLOSED

Ever wished you could be your own Santa Claus and get all the cool gifts you want for the holiday? Well now you can thanks to AT&T's Season of Gifting SweepstakesFrom December 1st through December 20th , AT&T will feature a deal of the day every day. You can enter to win smartphones, tablets and more! If your really in the holiday mood of giving you can also 'nominate a friend' and share your

4 Fun & Educational Kids Apps Review

Looking for fun and educational children apps? During the holiday break I had the chance to try out a few different apps with my son. Here are a few I think you'll like.Dylan Monkey & Squishy Face is available for the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch in the App store. In this storybook app Dylan Monkey wants to make an extra set of hands for his baby brother. His mother, Frazzle Dazzle, encourages

Meet Disney's Club Penguin at "Good Morning America" for Warm Coats & Hearts Drive

Captain Rockhopper and Lane Merrifield will be in Times Square at ABC-TV’s “Good Morning America” on December 2nd (7am to 9am) to help collect coats for the Warm Coats for Warm Hearts Drive. Club Penguin fans to come down, say hello, and donate a coat. The first 300 people to donate a coat will also receive a Club Penguin plush toy.Join the Virtual Coat Drive—get featured on Good Morning

Top 10 Coupons for #CyberMonday

Are you still doing some last minute shopping? I know many of you tried to sneak in some shopping while still at work. according to a recent article on comScore, approximately half of all Cyber Monday spending occurs from work computers.But it can be hard checking out all the different site so you can score a deal. To help you do more shopping and less surfing, CouponSherpa's Cyber Monday page

AMNH "Little Red Riding Hood" by Chinese Theatre Works

Little Red Riding Hood: The Chinese Opera retells, in English dialogue and Chinese song, the timeless fable of a young girl’s journey to grandma’s house by transforming it into a cross-cultural journey for all ages.The show lets audiences experience the full range of traditional Chinese theater techniques and aesthetics, including breathtaking stage acrobatics and martial arts, music, dance, song

How to Shop Securely on Cyber Monday

According to a study by IBM Coremetrics, about 15 percent of American consumers who log into e-retail websites this month will do so using a smartphone, iPad, or other mobile device. But that's just on the wireless end. IBM also found the number of consumers shopping online in November will increase 15 percent over the same time last year.All that clicking and shipping means thieves will have

Klout & American Express Support Small Business Saturday #ShopSmall #SBSPerk

A few months ago, I received an invite from Klout and American Express to attend an exclusive Klout Up here in New York City! The reason behind the Klout Up? To share how we can all spread the word about Small Business Saturday on November 26th, a day dedicated to helping small businesses and local economies on the busiest shopping weekend of the year.Did you know that for every $100 spent at a

A Thanksgiving Day Wish

From my family to yours. A little turkey wish for a great day with familyGobble, gobble.Like this article? Subscribe to the RSS feed or for email updates!

Samsung Galaxy Tablet 10.1 using Verizon's 4G Review

When I heard, through the online techie grapevine, that the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 could be a challenger to Apples iPad 2, of course I wanted to check it out myself. Besides being thinner and lighter then the iPad 2, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 had Adobe Flash capability! Since I game and listen to music online that was a major bonus. I was excited to receive a review unit to test out during my

Victorious : Hollywood Arts Debut Video Games Giveaway CLOSED

This year D3Publisher (D3P), announced a worldwide publishing agreement with Nickelodeon for video games Victorious: Time to Shine on Kinect for Xbox 360 and Victorious: Hollywood Arts Debut for the Nintendo DS which allows players to dive into the show’s Hollywood Arts High School world, create their own character and become a new student alongside Tori Vega and the Victorious cast!Victorious:

Jeep Consumer Products Preview

Recently Jeep consumer products invited me to preview some of their products can make family travel easier and fun during the coming holidays. Here are my favorite 3 picksJeep Rubicon Expandables Upright. Price: $420 (30")/$370 (28")/$320 (26")/$240 (22")This lightweight, compact, and durable polyester wheeled suitcase is available in several fashion colors and features contrast trim and logo

Being a Skillful "Life" Sailor #NaBloPoMo Nov'11

This morning I woke up, looked at the clock, saw I slept later then I wanted and let out a weary groan. There's only one day left to the weekend and a few days left before Thanksgiving and the holiday madness to the end of the year. There's still LOTS to do all around.As I sat in bed thinking how best to organize my day and get the most done, I thought to myself...why can't things be easy

Usher OMG Tour-Live From London DVD or Blu-Ray Giveaway CLOSED

One of my favorite R&B Artist is USHER. I grew up listening and dancing to his songs. And have you seen Usher dance? His performances are amazing. I think more people should enjoy a lil bit of Usher, so I'm excited to offer a giveaway for (3) Winners to receive a DVD or Blu-Ray release of Usher's OMG Tour-Live From London.The 104-minute OMG Tour-Live From London, filmed in April of this year in

Putumayo Kids "World Culture Collection" CD & Book Giveaway CLOSED

Before you finish your holiday gifting list, make sure to check out the award-winning new CDs and books from Putumayo Kids. I really like that Putumayo Kids offers children and families an amazing array of global sounds for singing and dancing anytime. But Putumayo Kids has many other fun items available.Kids World Party shows that all parties around the world have in common: friends and family,

MomTrends & Lands End Holiday Event

This week I attended a Momtrends holiday event which featured holiday apparel and home decor from Lands End. During the event we learned about different holiday items available from Lands Ends.From the holiday tree to the table wear to the scouters giveaway during the event, all items were Lands End and so festive.Attendees also learned about the clothing and fashions available at Lands Ends

Quinny & Maxi-Cosi Stroller Runway Show w Rosie Pope

This week I received an event invitation from Quinny and Maxi-Cosi, a European stroller brands, for an evening celebrating fashion and design at Celsius in Bryant Park with special guest Rosie Pope, designer and star of Bravo’s Pregnant in Heels. What I found different and awesome about this event is that it included a preview of the latest in stroller couture down the runway. A stroller fashion

Energizer FREE "Movie on Demand" Rental Reward Giveaway CLOSED

For many families the holidays season is a chance to spend time with family and friends and of course doing some holiday gift shopping. The Energizer brand wants to give you a friendly reminder to don’t forget batteries for all of those battery powered holiday gifts. Along with the reminder Energizer is offering a special treat that involves bundling up with a bowl of popcorn and a

Huggies Santa Diapers & Holiday Wipes Giveaway CLOSED

This holiday season, Huggies brand is helping babies everywhere dress like "Claus for a Cause" with its new limited-edition Huggies Santa Diaper. Huggies Santa diapers offer a unique and festive design allowing little ones to strut around in the jolliest diaper of the holiday season. By purchasing Huggies Santa Diapers moms across North America can help a baby in need through Huggies Every

guavakids launches guavamitts eco-friendly baby gloves

Like many parents, when my son was a baby, I covered his hands to protect him from scratches. No matter how much I clip those little finger nails, somehow they grew back over night and the next day my son's face showed a scratch. It was frustrating to see his little adorable face with a red scratch so I used those baby gloves.While those baby gloves did the job they weren't very fashionable. LOL.

T-Mobile Holiday Shopping Tips & myTouch Phones

This morning I joined Amy of Selfish Mom and a group of bloggers at a new T-Mobile location in Union Square to learn tricks and tips for buying tech gifts this holiday season.It seems everyone is either getting their first smart phone or upgrading to the latest model. But how do you find the right gadget for those on your shopping list? The T-Mobile crew shared some tips to keep in mind whether

The Muppet Saga Spoofs The Twilight Saga

With all the Twilight: Breaking Dawn craziness happening now, I thought these 3 "The Muppet Saga" posters of The Muppets Spooking Twilight were awesome. I laughed so much when I first say them.THE MUPPETS opens in theatres November 23rd.Visit website : www.disney.com/MuppetsBecome a fan on Facebook: www.facebook.com/MuppetsFollow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/MuppetsStudioLike this article?

Lester's Holiday Gift Ideas

Lester's has some of the hottest, most unique gifts! Lester’s hottest accessories of the season are guaranteed to be stocking-stuffer hits for your friends and family.For the Working Girl: Thursday Friday Bags ($86)With chic handles long enough to throw comfortably over your shoulder, these roomy, lightweight canvas totes, designed to echo the quilted pattern of Chanel’s iconic handbags, are the

Holiday Lights Thomas Engine Review & Learning Curve Toys Gift Ideas

Is your child a fan of Thomas and Friends? Then they'll love the Thomas & Friends Wooden Railway: Holiday Lights Thomas Engine from Learning Curve Brands.The Holiday Lights Thomas engine is decked out for the season and features a light-up chassis. Just press the coal bin to see this railway friend in full holiday illumination! Ages: 3 and up. SRP: $12.99My son stood in awe when I showed him how

Get The "Red Dress" Look on RentTheRunway.com

From Angelina to Mariah, just about everywhere sleek, sexy, eye-catching red dresses are taking over the red carpet! For some red can be an intimidating color to pull off. Not sure if red is the right color for you? Then Rent The Runway is the perfect way to test out which shades and styles create your best "lady in red" impression.Here are just a few styles from Rent The Runway's massive

New Cherry Jam Joins Strawberry Shortcake & Friends Series

Earlier this year while attending the Royaltie$ Brand Showcase (post coverage coming), I learned that American Greetings Properties, will debut a major addition to the Strawberry Shortcake world– the awesome Cherry Jam! For the first time in more than 5 years, Strawberry Shortcake and her friends are welcoming a new girl to the group who impresses everyone with her incredible musical talent.A

Kids Club 13 Event: NYC Transit Museum

This weekend I was excited to be mayor of this month's Kids Club 13 event at the NY Transit Museum , where KC13 members and their guest were the first to tour the ElectriCity Live exhibit as well as the rest of the Museum before it opened to the public. Yah!After arriving and checking the KC13 member area, we made our first stop in the special KC13 membership room for activities.There we learned

Burt’s Bees Holiday Collection Preview

Holiday season is nearly upon us and I had the pleasure of attending a Burt's Bees Holiday Party and Preview to check out some of their new products and holiday gift sets for 2011! I'll admit, I was like a kid in a candy store, I really love Burt's Bees products and wanted to take home everything when they handed us cute tote bags and said try any product you want on the shelves!I'm excited to

Aruna Seth Spring '12 Shoe Collection Preview

When I was invited to Aruna Seth Spring '12 Collection Preview, I knew I was in for a treat. For those serious about shoe shopping nothing compares like Aruna's exquisitely designed, show-stopping shoes. And with good reason.During the preview I learned more about Aruna and why her shoes have been wore by many high profile celebs like Pippa Middleton, Princess Beatrice, Princess Eugenie, Sophia

Meaningful Beauty Cindy Crawford : Advanced Formula Lifting Eye Cream Review

I use eye cream regularly, mostly as a precaution to wrinkles and to also reduce dark circles and puffiness I sometimes get from lack of sleep. After seeing the infomercials on Meaningful Beauty Cindy Crawford, I was interested in seeing how their eye cream performed.According to the site, the Advanced Formula Lifting Eye Cream is a rich cream that helps address all of the visible signs of stress

simplehuman New Soap & Sensor Pumps "Made for Each Other" Challenge

simplehuman's line of "tools for efficient living" just expanded to a new collection of soap and sensor pump systems that are made for each other, like milk and cookies.Choose from four different soaps: neutral, antibacterial, moisturizing and dish soap, to pair with any of five soap pumps. The consistency of the soap works hand-in-hand with the high-efficiency pumps and the no-drip valve,

Guinness World Records 2012 Release Party

Recently I attended an event to celebrate the release of Guinness World Records 2012 Edition. At the event John Cassidy - Record-breaking Balloon Sculptor and Aevin Dugas, the woman with the Largest Afro was there for a meet and greet.Like many, I grew up hearing about some of the weird and creative ways people have made world records. While the book is still filled with amazing records and

ybf Lip Gloss Review & Gift Ideas

During the spring I received beauty products from ybf to review. The women behind the ybf line of makeup, which stands for your best friend, is Stacey Schieffelin, who knew the hottest cosmetics are those made with luxury ingredients and housed in packaging so pretty you’ll want to touch-up on the go. Ybf products are infused with Smart Active Complex, an exclusive paraben-free formula enriched

Get a Melissa & Doug 25% Off Coupon When You Take the North "Poll"

Melissa & Doug want you to tell them which of their educational toys you think is the best!Just click on the image above to place your vote in the North "Poll!" You'll Get a Melissa & Doug 25% Off Coupon** to use at MelissaAndDoug.com just for voting!Like this article? Subscribe to the RSS feed or for email updates!

sweetriot’s NEW riotBar

Best known for its original, all-natural treats made with actual cacao beans, sweetriot has now taken their delicious dark chocolate and created a portion control-friendly bar. By using only all-natural cacao, sweetriot is changing the way consumers think about and eat their chocolate.sweetriot’s NEW riotBar is available in Net wt. 3.5 oz. (100g) bars inPure 60% Dark Chocolate with Crunch

Verizon releases DROID RAZR Today, 11.11.11 at 11:11am

Today is 11/11/11, and Verizon Wireless stores across the country will open their doors to release the brand new DROID RAZR at exactly 11:11 am local time. The date marks the two year anniversary of the original DROID’s release and, oh, how far they've come.Below is more info on this RAZR thin and innovative smartphone available only on America’s largest 4G LTE network, now also ranked fastest

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I'm Event Mayor for Kids Club 13 Event at New York Transit Museum

Subways and trolleys and buses, oh my! This Sat, November 12th at the NY Transit Museum, I'm Mayor for this month's Kids Club 13 event: ElectriCity: Powering New York’s Rails at the New York Transit MuseumKids Club members and our guest will be one of the first groups to check out the brand new exhibit “ElectriCity: Powering New York's Subways and Rails” which includes great hands-on activities

Bread for @CafeMetro Soup - Wordless Wednesday

Bread for my Cafe Metro soupRecently I had a deep discussion about bread with someone on the Cafe Metro twitter profile. You see I like getting their soup but by the time I take my after 12pm lunch, they're outta the rolls I like. My only bread option then is the pita style bread. I'm so not a fan of those for soup.So I tweeted my bread dilemma and asked someone to pass on my concern. The

Winner V8 V-Fusion Lunch Kit w $25 GC Giveaway

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PBS KIDS Curious George Holiday Spectacular Event

Today I joined the PBS KIDS team along with a special monkey friend to celebrate the premiere of the CURIOUS GEORGE Holiday Spectacular. The event was held at Monkey Bar in New York City. What a good fit right?At the event while the children played, colored and posed for photos with Curious George himself, the parents met with the team behind the CURIOUS GEORGE series and learned more about the

Huggies & Natl Diaper Bank Network "12 Days of Thanks" brings 1 million diapers to NYC Families

For some families, diapers are a basic and essential need for their children. But a third of American families struggle to afford diapers for their children. Thankfully there's help for these families. To support the launch of the National Diaper Bank Network (NDBN), a non-profit organization with a mission to raise awareness of diaper need, Huggies Every Little Bottom is donating 12 million

Sharing Tropicana's Fruit & Veggie Pledge at #Blogalicious11 #Tropimomma

I know many are waiting anxiously for my recap post as a Tropicana TropiMomma attending the Blogalicious 2011 conference. LOL. I did plan to posting while I was at Blogalicious, but once my special Tropicana package arrived, I was busy sharing about the Fruit & Veggie Pledge and rewarding those that found me with coupons for a free 59 oz Tropicana Pure Premium and 59 oz Trop50.While everyone

Finding My Writing Voice : Pen or a Computer #NaBloPoMo Nov '11

When I started this blog a bit more then 2 years ago, I wasn't sure what it would become. Over the many months I've tried different things and changed the focus trying to find the right "feel" As I go into my 3rd year as a "mommy blogger" I think this blog is beginning to find it stride. Yet there's still something missing. My voice....I would love to share more of me ..the person behind the

Holly Robinson Pette on Autism America Radio Nov 5

On November 5th, Holly Robinson Pette will be a special guests on the popular new radio show Autism America Radio. Holly will join hosts Matthew Asner and Nick Geber for a very personal discussion about Autism. Autism affects 1 out of 110 children in America.Matthew Asner and co-host, Andrea Nittoli, will try to make sense of this dizzying world of ASDs that affect so many families today. The

Walmart's Super Saturday Christmas Specials

Walmart is giving shoppers early savings on hot electronics and toys with a Super Saturday event starting at 11 a.m. Nov. 5 at stores nationwide. On Super Saturday, shoppers will find fun in Toyland with cupcakes, balloons, activities and giveaways for children.Hot Electronics and More - Super Saturday features savings on popular electronics and household items, while supplies last or until

Tony Bennett Line of KOSS Headphones & Lady Gaga Guest

Tony Bennett has followed in Gaga's footsteps after he learned about Heartbeats by Lady Gaga earbud headphones and experienced how cool they were. Along with the release of his "Duets II" album, Tony launched his own line of KOSS Signature Edition headphones.Each pair comes with the Tony Bennett signature laden onto the headband and chromed earcups and, more notably, a downloadable copy of his

Three Bears Holiday Bash Puppet Show at City Parks Foundation

With the holiday season quickly approaching, families are beginning to think about affordable, fun activities that they can do with their children, especially if they are planning on being in New York City for the holidays.City Parks Foundation launched their The Three Bears Holiday Bash, a marionette production beginning November 14, 2011 at the Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre in Central Park

Disney Universe Video Game for Wii Giveaway CLOSED

Who wouldn't love being a Disney hero in a game trying to save the world from some disaster?! I was excited to hear that Disney Universe has launched and is now available for the Nintendo Wii, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 AND Windows PC.I really like that idea that Disney Universe is the first video game that brings together characters and worlds inspired by both animated and live-action films from

Baby Magic Eczema Healing Balm & Kids Magic Bath Review

The family-owned baby care line, Baby Magic, recently announced 4 new product additions to their baby care line. The new additions offer innovative and caring solutions for babies and toddlers from the company dedicated to bringing joy to parents and their little ones.The four new products expand the Baby Magic line of treatment and bath items to include: Kids Magic Bubble Bath- Tear-free,

Ivanka Trump Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe & Gladware Giveaway CLOSED

Once again The Glad Products Company is continuing its multi-year effort to support Cookies for Kids’ Cancer – a nonprofit that raises money for pediatric cancer research through bake sales. I first blog about this in my post "Glad Supports Cookies For Kids Cancer Bake Sale"This year GLAD is making a donation for each cookie sold, exchanged or given this November and December, helping to raise

Target Baby Has Essentials for Baby's First Year

It’s no secret that baby’s first year is thrilling for new parents (not to mention sleepless!), but mom and dad can conquer each challenge with minimal spills and screams if they’re equipped with the right essentials.Target’s stylish, budget-friendly offerings are the cure-all for the woes of new parenthood. To see more products check out the Target Baby Catalog.Like this article? Subscribe to

Thomas the Train Supermarket Snacks - Wordless Wednesday @TrueBlueEngine

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HP Envy 110 e-All-in-One : Printing Wireless & Mobile

I love holiday DIY projects so from Halloween right into the New Year, I'll be in full printing, scanning and copying mode. As if that's not enough, my son is in preschool, which means I'll also need to print holiday themed projects, coloring sheets and crafts for him. How will I get all this printing done? With my HP Envy 110 e-All-in-One of course!I recently received a HP Envy 110 e-All-in-One

Love Gone Apparel: Clothes for the Rock Star in You

Love Gone Apparel is a clothing line founded by an 11-year old entrepreneur out of FL features shirts for men and women.This musician endorsed line of clothes is worn by Jonathan Montoya, guitarist for A New Rebel and former guitarist for Saliva; Jason Null, guitarist for A New Rebel and Saving Abel; Dorydrive, a rock/pop band based out of Nashville; Mark Goodwin, drummer for Sick Puppies; Scott

Clek’s Paul Frank Special Edition Booster Seats

Keep your boo-tiful little one safe this Halloween in Clek’s Paul Frank Special Edition Olli and Oober booster seats.These seats will keep your Pumpkin safe from ghouls and goblins year round.Tricks should never be used when it comes to your little Monster’s safety, so treat yourself with Clek this Halloween.To learn more visit http://clekboosters.com/Like this article? Subscribe to the RSS feed

CouponSherpa Announces Android Version of App

Coupon Sherpa announced its new Android application is now available at the Android Store. In response to a flood of Facebook and email requests, CouponSherpa.com created this form of its exceptionally popular iPhone app.As with the iPhone version, the free Coupon Sherpa Android app allows users to track down hundreds of money-saving mobile coupons anytime and from any place."The fresh look and

RadioShack's AppToyz Wheel & Trade n Save Program

While at the Pepcom Holiday Spectacular show a few weeks back, I stopped by the RadioShack booth and learned about the AppToyz App Wheel, which is a great gift idea for those with a iPhone or iPodThe AppToyz App Wheel retails for $9.99. Simply click your iPhone or iPod touch into the wheel, and instantly turn a racing game into reality. The device works with any app that utilizes the

Disney on Ice "Dare to Dream" Show Discount $10.31 Tickets

The new Disney On Ice show “Dare to Dream!” will be here soon for families in New York, New Jersey and Long Island to enjoy. Disney On Ice show “Dare to Dream!” features many of the Disney Princesses, their cohorts and Princes and you can get seats for just $10.31 each!When you go to this ticketing page and use code TREAT11 to purchase tickets, you'll get your tickets for just $10.31 each for

Okabashi & Better World Books Helping Homeless Students

I recently learned about Okabashi, a line of affordable and environmentally friendly casual footwear made in the United States since 1984. I like that idea that all Okabashi footwear is designed with a massaging insole, arch support and ergonomic foot beds. As someone who's on my feet for most of the day those features are REALLY appealing. But that's not the only cool thing about the Okabashi

Spookley the Square Pumpkin Celebrates Halloween & Being Different

I love children books that teaches a lesson and is fun to read. Not only is "The Legend of Spookley the Square Pumpkin" a cute book but Spookley was named the official Spokes-Pumpkin of Bullying Prevention month (October) by PACER organization encouraging kids to SPEAK UP, REACH OUT, BE A FRIEND.Spookley is great Halloween story about a square pumpkin that learns the thing that makes you

Atari’s Centipede: Infestation Video Game Giveaway CLOSED

Atari’s Centipede: Infestation is a re-imagination of the original Atari classic with a modern gameplay update with the proven shooter fun factor of the original blockbuster game for a new generation of gamers! Made for kids ages 10-14.Centipede: Infestation features run-n-gun shooting style gameplay with tower defense-style objects, paying homage to the original Centipede while bringing the

Jabra SPORT Bluetooth Headset Facebook Giveaway

Jabra, a global leader in Bluetooth headsets and speakerphones, invites runners, sports and outdoor enthusiasts of all kinds to enter an online contest to win the new Jabra SPORT Bluetooth Headset ($100).Starting Friday, October 28 till Monday, November 7th you can enter to win a Jabra SPORT, as well as a free download of the Endomondo Sports Tracker and a carrying case and arm band for your mp3

Kym Hampton at EatSleepPlay Festival at Children's Museum of Manhattan

The Children's Museum of Manhattan new exhibit, EatSleepPlay™: Building Health Every Day opens November 11th! Join former WNBA All-Star, Kym Hampton as she leads fun basketball drills to strengthen your body and mind! Kym will be there on November 13th , 11:30 – 12pm If you have a child ages 5 & older make sure to stop by!But that's not the only fun event happening at CMOM. Check out the other

MassMutual Kids Video Series for Life Insurance

Life Insurance. There I said it. Those two words can be so scary to parents. We want our kids to be ok "in case" something bad happens. But we worry how to afford what we think are expensive plans. Understanding this MassMutual, a mutual life insurance company, aims to help parents by launching a series of whimsical videos featuring kids who take matters into their own hands and evaluate agents,

Avocados from Mexico "Chef to Cook Your Holiday Meal!" Recipe & Giveaway CLOSED

What’s better than a home-cooked holiday meal with your family and friends? A home-cooked meal prepared by an award winning chef.Avocados from Mexico has partnered with an all-star line-up of chefs to put some flavor into three lucky winner’s holiday entertaining. Throughout the month of October, avocado fans can win one of the three holiday parties in their own homes prepared by: Roberto

Verizon Wireless Halloween Tips & Apps

Verizon Wireless has a few tech-safety tools and applications that parents can use from their smartphones to keep their children having fun and staying safe without joining them door-to-door or worrying from home.Safe and Fun Trick-or-Treat Tech Tips:Get an early start on your trick-or-treating route and plan your path with VZ Navigator. VZ Navigator tells you where you are and what's nearby,

JAWS Cleaning Products at NYC Duane Reade Stores

JAWS home cleaners are the newest home cleaning products in the U.S. Now they’re available at all Duane Reade stores in New York City at a special promotional price from Oct. 29–Nov. 11, 2011You’ll find three different JAWS home cleaning products available in the New York City area. With JAWS, you get two bottles of cleaner in one because of an easy-to-use cartridge filled with concentrated

Energizer "Change Your Clock, Change Your Battery" Smoke Alarm Giveaway CLOSED

It’s getting to be that time of year again… time to change the clocks back for daylight-saving time. This year, the time change is on November 6 and it’s the perfect time to adopt a life-saving habit – changing the batteries in your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors.Energizer and the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) are asking parents to take a vital step to keep their

Winner Maty's Baby Chest Rub Giveaway

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V8 V-Fusion Lunch Kit w $25 WalMart GC Giveaway CLOSED

Do you want to encourage healthy eating at lunchtime for your children this school year? This back-to-school season the makers of V8 are excited to introduce another variety of the new twist on a classic family favorite: V8 V-Fusion Concord Grape Raspberry in new 6-packs of 8-ounce- slim cans.Now with a great-tasting flavor and portable, single-serving can these portable cans are a great tasting

PBS KIDS GO! Cyberchase Redesigned Site & Backpack Giveaway CLOSED

One of my favorite PBS KIDS GO! shows is Cyberchase. I love how the show mixed tech and math to teach the kids. Even thought the show is geared towards kids 8 to 11, even younger kids can enjoy the show and learn. As a Thirteen Kids Club Ambassador I was given the inside scoop on something cool happening to Cyberchase OnlineToday the creators Cyberchase are re-launching a brand new website to

Latest Giveaway Winners

Congratulations to the latest round of winners ! I've sent everyone an email. Please respond within 48 hours to claim your prize! =)Twisted RingPop Halloween Candy GiveawayDreamworks Real Steel Movie Prize Pack Giveaway Pretzel Crisps Blog to Cure Breast Cancer Giveaway Kellogg's & Scholastic Prize Pk w $15 Walmart Gift Card Giveaway Let's Rock! Elmo Giveaway GrubHub’s $25 Gift Card Giveaway

Being a @TropicanaOJ #TropiMomma at Blogalicious 2011

I've arrived at the Blogalicious 2011 conference! I'm SO excited to attend so I can learn how to be a better blogger while reuniting with blog friends. But that's not all I plan on doing while here. Today I picked up a special package Tropicana sent to me with goodies I plan on sharing while at the conference. I bet your wondering what's inside the package....Inside my Tropicana TropiMomma

Blogalicious 2011 Conference Day 1 - The Speakers #Blogalicious11

Since we arrived last night, my son and I were able to get some extra rest and prepare for whatever adventure today would bring. Good thing we did because the first day at the Blogalicious 2011 conference started off amazingly and was still going strong when time came for us to say goodnight.After enjoying breakfast together, I dropped him off at the childcare suite and headed to the conference

Scholastic Parent & Child Pink Party for Breast Cancer Awareness

My son and I recently attended the Scholastic Parent & Child Pink Party hosted at their SoHo office to support breast cancer awareness and raise money for Susan G. Komen. For every guest who attended the PINK Party, Scholastic Parent & Child donated $25 to Susan G. Komen.While as the party we learned that the October issue marked the first time Susan G. Komen advertising appears within the pages

The Zhip Stand for iPhone, iPod & Smartphones Review

Like many with portable devices like iPod touches and smartphones, after a while I get tired of holding it while listening to music or watching a movie. So I was VERY interested when I was contacted to review The Zhip, a cool little gadget allows you to view and use your smartphone or mobile device “hands free”.AboutThe idea behind The Zhip is to turn your smartphone or mobile device into an

Biz Markie at Yo Gabba Gabba LIVE! Tour

This past weekend we caught the Yo Gabba Gabba LIVE tour at Beacon Theater to do a dancey dance and see Biz Markie rock the house. It was Awesome!The scene on stage was bright, colorful and full of action. I loved the backdrop screen that featured animation and a bigger view of the performance on stageDuring the show the audience was encouraged to stand up and jump around, a lot like in the TV

Jennifer Jolly Tips For Parents Managing Kids Tech Gadgets

As a techie mom, I wonder how I can help my son grow up using technology wisely. Recently Jennifer Jolly, a guest contributor on Rachel Ray, Good Morning America, ABC News and others, answered some questions and provided tips to help me and all parents make smart decisions when it comes to kids and gadgets.According to analysts, kids as young as elementary-school age are looking for smart gadget

Nintendo Portable Game Locker for 3DS/DSi XL/DSi

CTA Digital has a new Game Locker, which provides storage, organization and security for Nintendo 3DS, DSi XL, DSi and DS Lite video game systems. Styled like a school locker, the silver-toned all metal case is built just for portable Nintendo systems, with storage slots that hold ten games in their original boxes.The locker set also includes two specially-made cartridge storage cases with snap-

NYC LUNAFEST Film Festival & LUNA Protein Bars Giveaway CLOSED

On October 26, LUNA®, the maker of the Whole Nutrition Bar for Women will host the New York City premiere of its 11th annual LUNAFEST, the traveling film festival of award-winning short films by, for and about women.Net proceeds from LUNAFEST will benefit Every Mother Counts, an organization dedicated to increasing education and support for maternal and child health, and the Breast Cancer Fund, a

Snapfish PinkGives Collection Supports Breast Cancer Awareness Month

In support of Breast Cancer Awareness month, Snapfish by HP today announced a partnership with Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Throughout the month of October, Snapfish will offer exclusive PinkGives personalized photo gifts including a custom card collection from new Snapfish Publisher designers, as well as customizable jewelry, calendars, notebooks, bookmarks and more.For every PinkGives product

Marvel's THE AVENGERS Movie Trailer

Marvel Studios presents “Marvel’s The Avengers”—the Super Hero team up of a lifetime, featuring iconic Marvel Super Heroes Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk, Thor, Captain America, Hawkeye and Black Widow. When an unexpected enemy emerges that threatens global safety and security, Nick Fury, Director of the international peacekeeping agency known as S.H.I.E.L.D., finds himself in need of a team to

Revitalizing Events Gatorade’s G Series FIT Workout

Recently Revitalizing Events, a New York based event company connecting health and wellness brands with bloggers, launched its first event in New York City on Sunday, October 9th, 2011.Gatorade’s G Series FIT was the exclusive sponsor sharing its latest products of G Series FIT 01 Prime (a pre-workout energy bar), G Series FIT 02 Performance (a lightly flavored drink for hydration), and G Series

The LEGO Ideas Book

As a mom of a little boy I'm VERY familiar with the LEGO's brand. Like most families, I've wondered what to do with all those LEGO pieces we keep collecting. I recently learned about The LEGO Ideas Book and think it has some great solutions.The LEGO Ideas Book (Hardcover)Author: Daniel LipkowitzPrice: $24.99Age: 7 - 15 yearsThe LEGO Ideas Book is packed full of tips from expert LEGO builders on

Purif-i Natural Hand Sanitizer Launched by BMW i & Susanne Kaufmann Cosmetics

BMW of North America recently announced a partnership between BMW i, the sustainable and visionary sub-brand from BMW, and Susanne Kaufmann, the exclusive Austrian natural cosmetics brand, to launch the innovative product concept, "Purif-i", an all-natural hand sanitizer and moisturizer.Caption: Actress Elisabeth Röhm (Law & Order, Abduction), poses with Austrian cosmetics designer Susanne

CityPASS: Give the Gift of Travel Memories

With holiday breaks coming, do you need budget friendly ideas on how to entertain your friends and family? With its deep-discount ticket collections, CityPASS delivers foolproof vacations and dramatic savings on admissions to top attractions. Not to mention, CityPASS allows ticket-holders to skip most entrance lines, saving major time.This holiday season, give loved ones, family and friends

2K Play's Holiday Games for Kids

I have the scoop on some of the exciting new games 2K Play is releasing for the holidays. There's a handful of great video games for young kids that are fun, active, and educational! Here are 3 of my favoritesDora & Kai-Lan’s Pet ShelterAvailable: November 1st for the Nintendo DS, kids ages 3-7Price: $29.99In this new DS game, Dora and Kai-lan team up to find new homes for pets in need. With

IKEA Soft Toys for Education

The IKEA Foundation in partnership with UNICEF and Save the Children wants to make a difference for millions of children in need around the world. The Soft Toys for Education Campaign aims to improve the education of the most disadvantaged children while recognizing that education is one of the best investments for them.A global initiative founded in 2003, the Soft Toy Campaign involves the

Tommy Hilfiger & DailyFeats Rewards Positive Actions

Tommy Hilfiger has partnered with DailyFeats, a website and app that rewards people for taking positive actions in their everyday lives. As DailyFeats' exclusive fashion partner, Tommy Hilfiger will support five feats -- having family fun, calling your parents, walking the dog, riding your bike, and spending an evening at home -- all inspired by the Hilfiger family featured in brand

Sanrio & FriendsWithYou Limited Edition Collection

Sanrio has announced this supercute limited edition collection with FriendsWithYou that will make its debut this week! Wish Come True for Hello Kitty combines pop icon Hello Kitty with the unique artistic style of FriendsWithYou.The limited edition Wish Come True for Hello Kitty product collection includes apparel, accessories, home/office/desk supplies and gifts, featuring Hello Kitty in the

Spooky Twisted Bazooka Halloween Candy Giveaway CLOSED

The “spooky” days of Halloween are fast approaching and Bazooka Candy “twisted” ring pops are perfect scary treats. With flavors like “citrus craze”, “blue raspberry watermelon” and “berry blast” they are sure to please the goblins, ghosts and little devils that come knocking at your door.Enter this giveaway to win a “Twisted Bazooka Halloween” candy basket.WIN The Mommy Factor giveaway! WAYS TO

Sony Wonder Technology Lab 13th Annual "Wonderween" Event

The Sony Wonder Technology Lab invites all ghouls, witches and goblins to a “spooktacular” Halloween celebration at its 13th annual Wonderween event on Saturday, October 29, from 10 a.m. to 4. Wonderween is a FREE family-friendly event that invites children of all ages to come in costume for some hauntingly good fun.Children will participate in various Halloween-themed activities such as Face

Apricot Brown Mixed Race Children's Book

The character in Apricot Brown: Miss Undefinable is based on the author's, Dana Drucker- Solano, own diverse background and experience growing up as a multi-ethnic woman herself. Dana believes that diversity is America's greatest strength and the world's brightest future!The poetic story revolves around Apricot Brown's first day of school­ a day of reckoning for most kids when they are

Celebrity Inspired Halloween Hair

Don’t just don on an itchy wig this Halloween! Take some everyday hairstyle cues from your favorite celebrities to top off your look this Halloween.To transform your hair into Rhianna’s vertically outrageous style, start with Goody Start.Style.Finish 43mm Ouchless Hot Round ($7.99). Wrap hair around the round barrel and tease as your blow dry. Then, set the look in place with göt2b ultra glued

Brands Helping Me Prepare for Blogalicious 2011 Conference

In less then 1 week I'll be at the Blogalicious 2011 Conference. If you read my recap post for Blogalicious 2010 you know how much I enjoyed attending last year and how I've been looking forward to attending Blogalicious 2011 for months now! A while back I started planning and prepping what to wear, what to take with me and which brands to partner with. That's correct, this year I'm proud to

Carmelo Anthony & Ultra Sheen Men Debut CarmeloLIVE

As I shared during my Carmelo Anthony interview, he's now the new corporate spokesperson for Johnson Products Company, Inc. (JPC). Recently, on behalf of JPC’s new men’s grooming line, Ultra Sheen Men, Carmelo Anthony made a rare personal appearance at a Walmart Supercenter Store in Union City, Georgia. During the debut of CarmeloLIVE, store customers were able to meet Carmelo Anthony “live”, as

OPI "Pirates of the Caribbean" Nail Polish Collection

Looking for a fun way to dress up your nails this Halloween? Then check out OPI 2011 BRIGHTS Collection, which features a groundbreaking new color addition in the Shatter coat formula– Silver. Inspired by graffiti art, this shade leaves behind a crackled, two-texture silver finish when painted over any dry OPI hue.The Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides collection includes:Skull &

National Geographic Trick-or-Treat to Save Lions, Tigers, & Other Big Cats

Nat GEO WILD and the National Geographic Society are asking people to “Cause an Uproar” to save big cats. Africa’s lion population has declined by more than 90 percent in the last 50 years. There are now more tigers living in captivity than in the wild. Cheetahs have disappeared from more than 75 percent of their range in Africa. These top predators are quickly disappearing — victims of conflict

Disney Dreamers Academy & Steve Harvey Celebrate 5fth Year of Encouraging High School Students

Recently I was invited to an event hosted by Disney Dreamers Academy with Steve Harvey and Essence Magazine to celebrate the 5fth anniversary of the program, meet the current Disney's Dreamers and to learn how high school students can submit applications for the 2012 Disney’s Dreamers Academy.During the event, Steve Harvey, speaking on the program, said, “Disney’s Dreamers Academy gives hope and

Ready for Halloween with Disney Baby Bodysuits

Halloween is right around the corner! Still wondering how you’ll dress up your little one? Make baby’s first Halloween special (and no-fuss) by dressing them up with Disney Baby’s DISNEY CUDDLY BODYSUIT™. A staple in every infant’s wardrobe, the bodysuit is now an easy costume base.Just add stripes to the yellow bodysuit for an adorable baby bumblebee or use the orange bodysuit as the perfect

Pumpkin Carving Vote - Wordless Wednesday

This past weekend at The Harlem Harvest Festival, my son votes for his favorite carved Pumpkin.Like this article? Subscribe to the RSS feed or for email updates!

Winner Potty Tots Training Kit Giveaway

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Winner Barney & Angelina Ballerina Christmas DVD Giveaway

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Yo Gabba Gabba LIVE! Tour & CD/DVD Giveaway CLOSED

There's a party coming to your city! Yo Gabba Gabba! Live! is going on the road again! The It's Time To Dance! Tour Presented by Kia Motors is traveling to more than 50 cities!In this all new show. you'll see all your favorites like DJ Lance Rock, Brobee, Foofa, Muno, Plex, and Toodee, with special guests Hip Hop Legend Biz Markie and Razzle Dazzle Superstar Leslie Hall. Enthusiastic fans of all

Verizon Wireless FREE Wireless Workshops

Verizon Wireless now offers free Wireless Workshops where customers can better understand the features and functionality of their smartphones, tablets and other advanced wireless devices. Verizon Wireless wants to make it even easier for customers to get answers to their device questions so they cab become more savvy about new technology.The workshops are led by Verizon Wireless' own specially

Kids Club 13 Event: Sid the Science Kid at the Hudson River Museum

Get ready for a Spooky Science at the Hudson River Museum on Sunday, October 23 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.This Kids Club 13 event will be a delightfully ghoulish day of fun, featuring a planetarium show with special Halloween effects, Sid The Science Kid meet-and-greet, and themed crafts and activities for your little Mad Scientist. All kids who arrive wearing their Halloween costumes win a special

Maty's Lullaby Baby Contest & Chest Rub Giveaway CLOSED

According to a NYT Health Guide article, nasal congestion in an infant's first few months can interfere with feeding, and in rare cases can cause serious breathing problems. Additionally, nasal congestion can interfere with the ears, hearing, and speech development. Thank goodness parents have products like Maty’s Baby Chest Rub to help infants as young as 3 months get relief and a better night

Winner Smilebox Subscription Giveaway

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The New Parents Expo & 20% discount code

The New Parents Expo, is taking place October 15 and 16 at Pier 92 in NYC. It’s expected to attract more more than 3,000 families, and Dr. Harvey Karp (author of the classic “Happiest Baby on the Block”) is the keynote speaker.I dont want you to miss out so here's an offer for The Mommy Factor readers to get a special 20% discount code. Just enter the code FONPE (friends of New Parents Expo)

Kio Kio Natural Skincare Rainforest & Koromiko Review

I love skincare products that focus on keeping skin hydrated and moisturized, as well as healthy. When I learned that the water used in Kio Kio line of beauty products is one of the softest, if not “the softest naturally occurring water in the world, with a hardness rating of just 12, I was impressed and agreed to a review. According to Kio Kio, this super soft-water in turn creates super soft

Goop iPhone/iPod Game is Family Friendly Review

Goop is perfect to keep both you and the kids occupied on your iPhone or iPod touch during long flights, waiting in the doctor's office, and road trips. It's a great game to pick up and just play.Basically, Goop is a simple game in which you must save the adorable Eeeps from the torment of the dripping goop. Tumble the Eeeps across the beautiful worlds to help them avoid danger and get them home

Manduka’s New Fall Collection Color Your Yoga Practice

The purpose of a yoga mat is to help you find yourself in your practice. But what does your yoga gear’s hue say about you? Whether you’re a traditional purple or a daring green, Manduka—creator of high performance yoga gear—makes it easier than ever to find a shade that suits you with their new Fall colors.Combining vibrant bights with staple neutrals, Manduka’s fresh new color palette

Sock Ons keeps socks snug & on baby’s feet

Keeping baby socks on can be a challenge. They slip off easily from baby’s kicks and tugs! A new and adorable mom-invented innovation keeps socks snug and on baby’s feet. Sock Ons are worn over the baby sock, locking the sock firmly in place.Sock Ons are an essential baby item that no baby parent can do without and make a perfect little baby gift item. Available from Aamazon.com or check out

PlaSmart Orbo Game Review

I love puzzles! So when I received an offer to review the Summer 2011 PTPA Award winner "Orbo" – a snap and match puzzle game, of course I agreed. I really liked the idea of "orbo" being a modern day spherical replica of Rubik’s cube.Orbo™ is a snap and match puzzle game for children.Ages: 3+MSRP: $9.99How does it work? Basically you push the colored ball through the hole and snap them into an

Coffee-Mate Natural Bliss Creamer Review

Like many people I start my day with a cup of coffee. While some people like their coffee black and plain, I like a little flavor and creativity in mine. After all I'm trying to wake up and start my day! When I was invited to review Coffee-mate new Natural Bliss flavored creamer, I immediately grabbed my coffee cup and got ready to sip and enjoy.AboutNestlé Coffee-mate new Natural Bliss is

Enter @DolbyLounge Contest to Win Laptops, Tablets & More

Dolby Lounge has announced that they're giving away Dolby-enhanced prizes like Lenovo laptops, Acer tablets, and LG phones in a Facebook/Twitter contest that ends Friday! With each entry comes a free download of 12 Dubset DJ mixes!To enter, either go to http://twitter.com/dolbylounge and follow, then tweet out the answer to the question “How do you Surround Yourself?” with the hashtag “#

SEXY EVER AFTER: Intimacy Post-Cancer Book

Anyone who has been diagnosed with cancer knows that there is an endless amount of information available about different types of cancer symptoms, treatments, etc and even how cancer can affect sexual performance. What you may not find is information on how you can overcome post-cancer side effects and heightened intimacy —that is, until now. “Sexy Ever After: Intimacy Post-Cancer” offers a

Halloween Shopping at Duane Reade for Candy & Memories

In less then 2 short weeks Halloween will be here. While this isn't our first, it is the first Halloween my son can be an active participate who can help me shop for items. That is where the fun comes in. For me Halloween is more about having fun by dressing up and getting candy!I know many people go all out to have the scariest house on the block. But not me. For me I'd like to have the best

Conflicted Over Hispanic Heritage Month

This year I'm not sure I will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. I know after reading that I'll be in trouble with all my Latina girlfriends. LOL. What's so different for me this year? While I personally I have no problem celebrating any culture holiday or tradition that's not African Caribbean/American, I think some people around me are confused about my cultural heritage. Which is confusing

April Gabrielle Single Parenting Tips on More Good Day Oregon

Author April Gabrielle' Shares her Parenting Tips for Single Parents with Andy Carson on "More Good Day Oregon" KPTV 12As a single parent I'm always interested in positive and helpful commentary. I'm not a fan of the doomed single parent families mindset or advice so I'm excited that Author April Gabrielle' had lots to share on doing it successful. Hope you enjoy listening.To learn more about

Celebrate Chucktober at Chuck E. Cheese's w 10 FREE tokens

A few months ago, for his first visit, I took my son to Chuck E. Cheese's for the new pizza recipe. We had such a blast! I love that families can do so much there even for Halloween! For parents who might be dreading Halloween because of the costumes (among other things), Chuck E. Cheese’s wants you to get the most out of those costumes this year.For the entire month, Chuck E. Cheese’s is

Schick Simplify “Intuition IQ” Quiz & $3.00 Coupon

Schick Intuition, the razor that lathers and shaves in one, easy step, kicks off the fall season with a fun, interactive Facebook application and coupon program centered around the balance and happiness that can come from leading a more simple life.Now until October 30, 2011 fans can visit www.Facebook.com/schickIntuition to take the “Intuition IQ” quiz and discover if they are “Simply Carefree,”

The Berenstain Bears Go on a Ghost Walk omBook

Just in time for Halloween, The Berenstain Bears Go on a Ghost Walk omBook is now available for the introductory price of $2.99 for Apple and Android devices.Papa Bear loves Halloween, so he's thrilled when he's put in charge of the Bear Country School's Ghost Walk. He has everything he needs to make it a really spooky night -- cobwebs, jack-o'-lanterns, and scary monsters, Frankenbear and

Autumn Moon Cocktail at Barnsley Gardens Resort’s Halloween Masquerade

If you are looking for an adults-only Halloween event that’s different from the typical Halloween parties, I hope you would consider Barnsley Gardens Resort’s Under the Autumn Moon Masquerade in the Moonlight taking place Saturday, October 29th from 8 – 11 p.m. Attendees can dress up in their favorite costumes and enjoy dancing under the stars, live romantic music, and cocktails in the property’s

Kurt Warner Football 101 App for iPhone/iPad FREE

From now through the end of the NFL season, two-time NFL MVP and Super Bowl MVP Kurt Warner is offering a FREE download (till Jan 1, 2012, then will be $2.99) of his expanded and enhanced HD version of Football 101 for Kids, designed to teach youngsters and any “gridiron novice” the basics of the game. Now available for the iPad, iPhones, iPods and new Retina displays, the touch-screen

National Costume Swap Day & Unwanted Halloween Costumes

Is your closet filled with ill-fitting costumes that haven't seen the light of day in years? If you're being haunted by the ghosts of Halloween past, you'll be interested to learn October 8 is National Costume Swap Day.The holiday, sponsored by GreenHalloween.org, is intended to take some of the waste out of everyone's favorite spooky day. The website helps you connect with other swappers in

$5 Coupon The Lion King Diamond Blu-ray Combo Pk & Second Screen App Features

This week, Disney released THE LION KING: Diamond Edition on Blu-ray 3D & Blu-ray Hi-Def Combo Pack and I bet people are lining up outside stores to get their copy. But wait! Before you take your place on the line make sure to get this limited coupon offer to save $5 on the combo packTo get this discount offer from Disney Movie Rewards, just click on the link. Coupon also valid on the purchase of

Topricin Boo Boos Happen Trick or Treat Bags

If you want something eco-friendly for the kids to carry their Halloween goodies in, Topical BioMedics, the maker of Topricin Pain Relief and Healing Cream has just the answer. In celebration of the 13 Days of Halloween, beginning on Monday 10/10 through Saturday 10/22, Topical BioMedics will be giving away limited edition Topricin Boo Boos Happen Trick or Treat Bags everyday to 13 lucky random

Dreamworks Real Steel Movie Prize Pack Giveaway CLOSED

One of my favorite actors is Hugh Jackman, so I'm excited that his latest movie "Real Steel" opens in theaters everywhere tomorrow Friday, October 7th!AboutA action ride set in the near-future where the sport of boxing has gone high-tech, “Real Steel” stars Hugh Jackman as Charlie Kenton, a washed-up fighter who lost his chance at a title when 2000-pound, 8-foot-tall steel robots took over the

Sesame Street "Growing Hope Against Hunger" Special w Brad Paisley & New Muppet Lily

On October 9th, Brad Paisley and Kimberly Williams Paisley and the Sesame Street Muppets will help families cope with hunger with the airing of a primetime special, “Growing Hope Against Hunger.” This hour-long special raises awareness of the widespread issue of hunger in the United States and introduces Lily, a new Muppet, whose family has an ongoing struggle with hunger. “Growing Hope Against

The reward for hard work? More work!

At work this morning I started my day clearing out my over flowing mailbox. When I say over flowing I mean there was no more to put anything in there. Apparently my supervisor made some changes to the work flow but forgot to give me a heads up.A few months ago work was piling up for me. There was just so much to get done and since I have to pick up my son instead of working late, my boss and

Pretzel Crisps Blog to Cure Breast Cancer Giveaway CLOSED

Recently I was invited to be part of Snack Factory’s Pretzel Crisps Blog to Cure blogger program! This year, Pretzel Crisps, the low fat and calorie flat-baked pretzel cracker, has joined the fight to the cause. For every specially marked 14 ounce Pretzel Crisps bag sold through October 2011, Snack Factory will donate a portion of the proceeds, with a minimum of $100,000, to Komen.What a great

Kellogg's & Scholastic Prize Pk w $15 Walmart GC Giveaway CLOSED

This fall, Kellogg's is offering a special Scholastic Book Clubs promotion exclusively at Walmart stores. Parents who buy two specially-marked Kellogg's products, including Raisin Bran®, Mini-Wheats® Little Bites Original, Nutri-Grain®, Eggo®, Pop-Tarts®, Cheez-it®, and Rice Krispies Treats® can redeem the codes found inside for a $5 coupon for a free book from Scholastic Book Clubs or the

Battle Machines: Air vs. Land RC Toys Video Review

A few weeks ago Buzzing Bloggers invited me to learn about the newest toy in the line of Battle Machines RC vehicles. During the event Jada Toys presented Battle Machines: Air vs. Land, a radio-controlled vehicle-based game of laser tag. Since I wasn't able to attend the event, the Buzzing Bloggers and Jada Toys sent me an Air vs. Land set for review.Product Information & FeaturesCombat Zone –

SniqueAway Travel Food & Wine Sweepstake

SniqueAway has a Food & Wine sweepstake, where you could win a $500 credit for SniqueAway and a $500 credit to use on Lot18 – that’s $1,000 toward luxury travel and gourmet food and wine!The sweeps is part of October’s Food & Wine month on SniqueAway, which features culinary-focused sales and exclusive packages fit for a foodie. All month long, check back for Food & Wine Fridays, with “Happy Hour

Vulkano Flow : Mobile TV Anywhere

The Vulkano Flow enables you to view any of your home TV content live on iPhone, Android and BlackBerry smartphones and tablets, iPads, Macs, PCs and soon on Windows 7 and Symbian devices.Vulkano Flow Top Features ($99):TV Anywhere-PlaceshifterUnique clients for PC, Mac, iPad, iphone, Blackberry, Android - ALL with EPGsDirect to Mobile RecordingRecord on PC/Mac for playback laterWireless set

FlipOut Sandals Stomps Out Cancer

During the month of October, FlipOut Sandals is partnering with the American Cancer Society of New York and New Jersey and the Making Strides Against Cancer event.FlipOut Sandals will donate 25% of proceeds to the American Cancer Society with purchases of the Pink Jellies and three pieces of shoe jewelry, including the Dazzling Pink Daisy, Rare Pink Orchid and the Pink Impatiens.In addition, on

Winner Rocco DiSpirito Healthy Eating Guide Giveaway

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Openbucks : Next Generation Gift Card

Openbucks recently launched the Gift Card Payment Network. With the GCP Network you can use gift cards from trusted retail brands, such as Subway, Circle K, CITGO, Hess and Sports Authority, as payment for online games and at ecommerce sites. Openbucks is perfect for teens and gamers of all ages as it provides a fast and safe way to pay online using gift cardsUsing an Openbucks-enabled gift card,

Fashion & Beauty Products that Supports Breast Cancer Research

In case you didn't know, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! As a greater emphasis is being placed on giving back and supporting the cause, here are products and companies that donate a portion of their proceeds to Breast Cancer research. From pink Brazilian wish bracelets from Brazilets, breast and decollete skin care from La Ishá to The Bra Book – pink is in the air this fall!The Bonnie

SafetyWeb 10 Tips for Kids Cell Phone Safety

Now that it's back-to-school time, many parents make the decision to arm their kids with cell phones. Parents generally say they do so for safety reasons; they want to be able to reach the child anytime. According to research, 22 percent of young children own a cell phone (ages 6-9), 60 percent of tweens (ages 10-14), and 84 percent of teens.But for children, it is all about social life. A Pew

Motts Medleys & Snack & Go Applesauce

A while back I attended a Style School with 77Kids event (a recap in future post) where I learned about back to school fashion & products to help me prepare. One cool line of products I learned about was Mott’s Snack & Go and Medleys Snack.As a parent who's child wont touch a veggie no matter how much I beg, I was excited to learn that Mott’s Medleys Snack. As my son performed an on the spot

Let's Rock! Elmo Launch & Giveaway CLOSED

A few weeks ago I was invited by Hollywood Hot Moms to their Let's Rock! Elmo Launch event. Earlier this year during the Playskool & Sesame Street Toys Hasbro Preview Event I had a sneak peek at the new interactive toy "Let's Rock! Elmo". Well I should say my son had a sneak peek since he was the one rocking out with Elmo while playing the drums. Just from that sneak peek I knew Lets Rock! Elmo

Pepcom: Mint Plus Robotic Floor Cleaner

During my walk around Pepcom one product that caught my eye was the Mint & Mint Plus automatic floor cleaners. As a mom with limited time to clean my wood floors but who still want it clean and safe for my son to play on, this product was amazing. I watched a demo of how the Mint works and was greatly impressed.Mint Plus is a robotic floor cleaning appliance designed exclusively for hard surface

Peninsula New York Positively Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness

During the month of October, The Peninsula New York will be positively pink as it participates in Breast Cancer Awareness Month in conjunction with The Peninsula Hotels’ new group wide “Peninsula in Pink” initiative.Join in supporting The American Cancer Society’s “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer" by taking advantage of several “pink-themed” offerings from spa treatments to a specialty

Fraas Shawl Scarf Review

Last weekend I attended the She Streams conference (blog post to come) so I needed to wear something that was stylish but comfortable. Since I recently received a Fraas shawl-scarf for review, I thought it would be prefect.My blue grape Fraas shawl-scarf is from the Fall 2011 collection and made a great addition to my outfit. The material was SO soft but sturdy and held up well to a day of

Lookout Mobile 10 Tips To Keep Smartphones Users Safe

Did you know that October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month? During October country-wide attention is need for protecting private info stored on your high tech gadgets, and Lookout Mobile Security, the leader in mobile security responsible for the Lookout Mobile Security App—rated a PC World 100 Best Product and a CNET Top 100 wants to help raise awareness and help smart phone users

Jill Martin Fall Fashion Tips at MaggyLondon.com Launch Event

This week I was invited to nibble on cupcakes and sip cocktails to celebrate the launch of MaggyLondon.com. During the launch event I was lucky enough to snag an interview about fall fashion tips with Jill Martin, Today Show fashion contributor and New York Times bestselling author of "I Have Nothing to Wear"As you can tell from the video Jill was a great interview and very funny!After the

Sesame Street: Once Upon a Monster Video-Game Launch

I have exciting news for fellow Sesame Street fans. I recently attended a pre-launch event for the upcoming Sesame Street: Once Upon a Monster video game and can report that both parents AND children will love it!For the pre-launch event children were invited along with their families to play the game. The kids at the event had no problems quickly learning how to use the game since the commands

JEM & The Holograms: Complete Series DVD & Review

On October 11, 2011, Shout! Factory, in collaboration with Hasbro Inc., will release the long-awaited JEM and The Holograms: The Truly Outrageous Complete Series 11-DVD box set, sparkling with all the episodes in the order they were intended and an exclusive extra DVD packed with bonus features, including archival material rarely seen by fans!As a fan of the show I was able to receive JEM and The

Nati'l Honey Month & Winnie the Pooh Recipes

As National Honey Month comes to a close, keep the celebration going with these WINNIE THE POOH-themed recipes!The world's most beloved bear spends his days in search of the naturally delicious nectar, and now you, too, can enjoy some honey-flavored treats with Pooh.WINNIE THE POOH is Available on Blu-ray, DVD & Movie Download on October 25th!Like this article? Subscribe to the RSS feed or for

Wonderopolis’ America’s Wonder Year Adventure

Wonderopolis, the online destination where parents and teachers nurture a brighter world for children through the power of discovery, has announced the launch of America’s Wonder Year Adventure 2012.The Wonder Year Adventure is open to the general public and will kick off with a hunt for (3) families and (2) teachers from diverse communities across the nation to join the family learning site for

Halloween $15 Plum Deal to Abracadabra Superstore

Have you picked your Halloween costumes yet? Well what are you waiting for? October and Halloween is almost here. To help those of you that are still shopping around for a costume I found out about a great deal. Plum District ran a Halloween offer this week for $15 for $30 worth of Halloween merchandise at Abracadabra Superstore 19 West 21st StreetFrom the Abracadabra Superstore, you'll receive

GrubHub’s NYC Digital Food Fest & $25 GC Giveaway CLOSED

GrubHub, -the web and mobile service that simplifies online ordering for delivery and pick up, has been making life in the Big Apple a little sweeter with its first annual Digital Food Fest, which started September 21 and will last through Oct. 14.The Digital Food Fest offers a unique opportunity for diners to access exclusive specials from the likes of H&H Bagels, Smash Burger, Peanut Butter &

Animal Planet Kids Halloween Costumes & Virtual Pet Parade

Animal Planet has recently launched a new line of pet and baby costumes!These unique costumes will transform your pet or baby during the Halloween craze and turn them into the talk of the party. Ranging from cuddly chimpanzee, love bird, scary raptor, the cute little monarch butterfly, and more.The baby halloween costumes are available at Party City locationsTo celebrate Halloween with a bit of

Potty Tots Training Kit Giveaway CLOSED

When my son (and I) were potty training, we were lucky to discover The Potty Tots potty training kit. I loved that Potty Tots featured a group of ten ethnically diverse preschool characters while my son loved the "Toilet Bowl" progress/reward game. The Potty Tots kit really helped me make the training process fun and engaging. It's a great tool to parents in the process of potty training.The

Disney Baby Fall Fashion Alert: Color Blocking & Polka Dots

According to Style.com, Color Forms/Color Blocking as hot for Fall 2011. Mixed bright hues and bold black & whites continue to appear on the runways. And here are some ways baby can stay on trend with Disney Baby…Style.com, also reported Polka Dots are all the rage for Fall 2011. From Stella McCartney to Marc Jacobs, designers are paying homage to the perennial print this season, and celebrities

Ghoulishly Healthy Halloween Snacks: Avocado Deviled Eyeballs

After covering Avocados from Mexico “Taste the Wow” tour I've been waiting to share more great recipes with you. I love these mean, green “Deviled Eyeballs” because they make the perfect addition to any Halloween get-together. Made green by tasty, rich avocados, this addition to your table will be a welcome respite from the piles of candy! Kids and adults will love them!Deviled EyeballsServes: 16

Upcoming Christmas DVD's: Thomas & Friends, Barney, Angelina Ballerina w Giveaway CLOSED

The holidays are fast approaching and with these new soon to be released holiday DVD's from Lionsgate and HIT Entertainment, your children will have lots to celebrate and enjoy.SHAUN THE SHEEP™: WE WISH EWE A MERRY CHRISTMASStreet Date: 10/18/11DVD SRP: $14.98Genre: Children/Family/AnimatedAge Target: Fans of all ages from 2-60Format: WidescreenFeature Running Time: 45 minutesDVD Audio Status:

Smilebox iPhone Photo Sharing App & Subscription Giveaway CLOSED

Smilebox for iPhone is the first mobile photo sharing app to combine meaningful personalization (with colorful stickers, swipes, captions and frames), flexible sharing (SMS, Facebook and more) and instant feedback from family and friends (through emoticons and comment boxes) and best of all it's FREE!Here's a link showing how the app works: http://www.smilebox.com/iphone/In case you aren't

Happy Birthday to Me via Social Media

One of the great things about social media is how it keeps people connected to you. Friday morning before I could wake up and form a coherent thought, Facebook had already alerted my friends it was my birthday.Soon the birthday greeting starting coming as a reply to my status update and in my Facebook inbox. But things didn't end there, soon other social websites I'm a member of starting sending

Chef Rocco DiSpirito New Healthy Eating Guide Giveaway CLOSED

It's Back-To-School time and you know what that means, time to make sure the kids (and you) are eating right. Chef Rocco DiSpirito has come up with a healthy eating guide to help cut at least 100 calories from any meal whether it's at home or on the go! Did you know that if you omit 1 sugar in your tea or coffee you will save 336 calories per week? (If you drink 3 cups a day)After losing more

Nickelodeon's Worldwide Day of Play: Chris Paul, Dwayne Wade, Lebron James & Kids

Being an Ambassador for Haddad Brands means my son has enjoyed wearing clothing from their Nike Kids, Jordan Kids, Nike 6.0 Kids and Levi Kids lines. But he's not the only kid looking stylishThis past weekend Nike athletes Chris Paul, Dwayne Wade and Lebron James attended Nickelodeon’s Worldwide Day of Play #WorldwideDayofPlay. Their children were also in attendance decked out in all Nike Kids

Camilla Saulsbury Ultimate Cake Mix Cookie Book

Attention fellow Chocolate-lovers, health-nuts, and cookie connoisseurs. With The Ultimate Cake Mix Cookie Book, you’ll find that the secret to some of the tastiest, easiest, and even (yes) healthiest cookies imaginable is a box of cake mix. With just a few extra ingredients and a mixer, anyone can become a baking genius!The Ultimate Cake Mix Cookie BookBy Camilla SaulsburyOct 2011, Sourcebooks,

Live Bat Encounter at AMNH

Have you ever seen a live bat? Well here's your chance during Live Bat Encounters at the American Museum of Natural History on Oct. 1.Live Bat EncounterSaturday, October 111:00 am, 12:15 pm, 1:30 pmLinder Theater, first floorGet up-close and personal with bats from around the world! Join Rob Mies, director of the Organization for Bat Conservation, for a live bat presentation. Mies has appeared on

Grover & Shalom Sesame Wishing Shana Tova

I'd like to join lovable Grover and the Shalom Sesame team in wishing Jewish families a greeting for the new year -- Shana Tova U'Metukah -- a Happy and Sweet (and furry) New Year.Video link - http://youtu.be/nxgfddo1a18Here's a "green" idea --instead of sending Shana Tova cards, send Rosh Hashanah Hanna to friends and families.Like this article? Subscribe to the RSS feed or for email updates!

Carter’s favorite Halloween looks for kids

From wearable treats for a baby's first Halloween to Sook-tacular glow-in-the-dark PJ's for older kids, Carter's has something for everyoneCarter's treats baby to the cutest and snuggliest 2 piece Halloween costumes in micro fleece with padded bodysuit for comfort.To see more visit www.carters.com/halloweenLike this article? Subscribe to the RSS feed or for email updates!

Boo at the Zoo Returns to The Bronx Zoo

Boo at the Zoo returns to the Wildlife Conservation Society’s Bronx Zoo every weekend in October with Halloween-themed family entertainment and activities. Attractions and activities embrace spirit of the season and highlight wildlife like bats, snakes and nocturnal animals that have become iconic to Halloween.Annual favorites including The Haunted Safari and Hess Spooky Hayride headline this

Bath & Body Works Halloween & Fall Items

Introducing the new Bath & Body Works Fall Essentials & Bath & Body Works Halloween Spook-tacular Boo-tique!Bath & Body Works Anti-Bacterial Halloween Deep Cleansing Hand Soap - Sweet Pea Price: $5.50 eachAll dressed up for Halloween! This powerful germ-killing hand soap is enriched with an exclusive moisturizing blend to help hydrate and soften skin as powerful ingredients leave dirty hands

Pumpkin Masters: 25 Years of Carving & Decorating

Pumpkin Masters – America’s favorite brand for pumpkin carving and decorating, will celebrate its 25th Anniversary with three new products and some carving classics too:Three All New Products for Decorating and Lighting Up The Night Reflective Stickers: A fun way to be seen on Halloween night, this kit allows kids to personalize costumes and accessories by selecting from 100 stickers in four

Kmart Fab 15 Holiday Toys Revealed by Rico Rodriguez

This week Kmart unveiled its 3rd annual Fab 15 toy list with the help of child star Rico Rodriguez (aka Manny from Modern Family). Serving as the retailer’s official “Fun Ambassador,” Rodriguez’s mission is to ensure a letdown-proof Christmas by helping parents identify hot toys that will be at the top of everyone’s holiday list and will make kids smile from ear to ear.“As a kid, there’s no

RIBBZ iPhone Cases: Shock Proof & Durable Protection

How many times have you (or your child) dropped your iPhone? As you watch in horror you cringed and hope that nothing gets broken. While accidents do happen, if you're phone isn't protected, it is possible to lose valuable data and information or have to replace the phone. Now there's no need to fret! Ribbz (for iPhone4) will keep you gadget safe in their new revolutionary covers.RIBBZ®

Holiday Coloring Page: Thomas Train, Shaun Sheep, Angelina Ballerina & Barney

I received this fun Holiday 2011 Coloring Page, that includes Thomas the Tank Engine, Barney, Angelina Ballerina and Shawn the Sheep.Just click on the photo ( pdf will open), print out and let the coloring begin. Enjoy!Like this article? Subscribe to the RSS feed or for email updates!

AllergyEats & MiniMunchers Make Dining Out Easier for Families

Dining out is a pleasure for many families, but can often be frustrating for families with food allergies or intolerance's. Now, AllergyEats , an online source for finding allergy-friendly restaurants, has partnered with MiniMunchers , a resource for children’s menus in New York City, to make it easier for families to dine out in the Big Apple."MiniMunchers is excited to partner with AllergyEats

PepCom: Jabra SUPREME & EXTREME2 Bluetooth w Noise Cancellation

A while back I attended an event where I learned about Jabra and their line of hands-free devices including headsets. I had the chance to review the Jabra Stone and LOVED it. So when I saw them during Pepcom, I stop by the booth to check out their new and exciting products and learned about a big announcement.They had announced the Jabra SUPREME - the first non-stereo headset to incorporate

Brooke Hyden & Zappos FNO Party

During Fashion’s Night Out I was invited a Zappos party where I had the chance to chat with Zappos Style Expert, Brooke Hyden. I asked Brooke what are ways mom on the go can add style to everyday outfits.Brooke recommended that moms ( & non moms) on the go, to just add one stand out accessory to a pair of jeans and everyday top! Whether that means a printed scarf, funky handbag, or bright

Winner Triscuit Crisps Chile Pepper Giveaway

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FlipFlop Wines “flippin’ good deeds challenge” with Soles4Souls

A few months back I reviewed FlipFlop wines Pinot Grigio & Pinot Noir and loved them. A few months after that I reviewed FlipFlop wines Chardonnay & Cabernet Sauvignon and again I enjoyed the wines. While I'm a fan of the FlipFlop wines, beyond their wines I liked what the brand does on a social level. Through their partnership with Soles4Souls, they give a pair of flip-flop sandals to those in

Sauza Tequila Emmy Awards Drinks & Cocktails

While gathering with friends to watch this year’s much-anticipated Emmy Awards on September 18, toast to your favorite TV stars and shows with fresh-tasting margaritas from Sauza Tequila. Whether you’re rooting for 30 Rock or dying for Dexter to bring home the winged woman, Sauza has some delicious recipes inspired by this year’s nominees that are sure to make your Emmy viewing party the one to

Large Yellow Cs Appear in NYC To Raise Awareness

Have you seen the big yellow Cs pop up in New York City? Wondering what they are for? They are meant to address a serious public health issue – a disease that affects nearly 150,000 New Yorkers – more people than in any other city in the U.S. 4 million Americans have this disease, and 75% don’t even know it.It can affect anyone.2 out of 3 of the people with this disease were born between

SecuraFone App makes cell phones into safety devices for parents & kids

SecuraFoneTM, a new mobile application debuting from SecuraTrac, harnesses the power of GPS technology to mitigate the potential for emergency situations letting you know when something could go wrong before it even happens.Technology has given us the freedom to roam farther, but for parents of young children, parents of new drivers and for children of aging parents, this freedom means more worry

Walmart Offers Christmas Layaway Option

To help alleviate families’ budget pressures this upcoming holiday season, Walmart announced the launch of its Christmas layaway program for two of the season’s most popular gift categories: electronics and toys. Christmas layaway, along with Walmart’s everyday low prices, will help give families – who may be clutching their wallets a little tighter this season - a worry-free way to fulfill their

JASON Natural Holiday Treats for Your Body

This holiday season JASON Natural gives you the ultimate compromise so you don’t have to splurge on your diet or your budget. Their festive Holiday Gift Sets in Orange Clove and Frosted Plum are under $10 and absolutely mouth watering!JASON Pure Natural Orange Clove Holiday Gift Set ($8.95) is a delicious sweet and spicy scent perfect for waking you up in the shower. Have an upcoming holiday

Winner Greenbuds Toddler Pillow Giveaway

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Fantage Talks Gaming Safely & $10 Game Card Giveaway CLOSED

Recently I attended a blogger luncheon hosted by Fantage, an online destination for kids and tweens, for a discussion about kids and online safety. During the event I also had a sneak peek at some of the initiatives Fantage is bringing to their online gaming world in the coming months – including an initiative around connecting kids with teachers within Fantage’s fun and familiar online

Laila Ali Interview: "Celebrities 4 Maternity Denim" Auction

During Fashion's Night Out., I was invited to meet Laila Ali, Vogue’s FNO at Destination Maternity celebrity host, to learn more about the embellished designer "Celebrities 4 Maternity Denim" collection, Laila and 8 other celebrities have put up for online auction.During my meet and greet with Laila, I asked about the design on her decorated designer denim for the Destination Maternity and March

Chef Gordon Ramsay Kmart Kitchen Collection

Anyone who's watched Hell's Kitchen or MasterChef knows about Michelin-starred Chef Gordon Ramsay and his high expectations. So when I was invited to an exclusive reveal of Kmart's Gordon Ramsay Everyday kitchen collection I knew this kitchen collection had to be something special for Chef Ramsay to add his name and stamp of approval.As I previewed the Gordon Ramsay Everyday Kitchen Collection, I

Lion King 3D: RealD Glasses, Activity Pages, Recipes & Crafts

To celebrate the release of THE LION KING 3D in theaters, you need to "Be Prepared!"THE LION KING 3D Simba-themed RealD GlassesSealed in individual packaging to ensure they are sanitary and of high quality, limited-edition, Simba-themed RealD 3D glasses are designed to fit children 8 years of age and younger.Standard kids’ RealD 3D glasses are also available at theatres throughout North America.

Kids Club 13 Event: Martha Speaks at the New York Botanical Garden

Recently Kids Club Thirteen and Martha Speaks held an event at the New York Botanical Garden, where guest saw a cornucopia of fresh food growing in Mario Batali’s Edible Garden.Members of Kids Club Thirteen enjoyed free admission to the New York Botanical Garden on the day of the event, private meet-and-greet with Martha Speaks, special activities related to gardening & growing fresh food, and

The Bullying Academy Anti-Bullying Curriculum

These days, it's not enough to learn reading, writing and arithmetic, as 1 out of 4 kids are bullied in person and 43% have been bullied while online. Now that schools are mandated to address this alarming epidemic, Tommy Walser, a 23 year-old New York University Law School student from Florida, is leading the charge. Tommy Walser is the founder of The Bullying Academy, a free online resource

Victoria Beckham & Nosefrida the Snotsucker

It looks like Baby Beckham has her first cold (not surprising as the average baby catches 8 to 10 colds each year before they turn 2), and Mum Victoria has discovered the solution to keeping little Harper snot free – NoseFrida the Snotsucker. Recently Victoria tweeted a picture of NoseFrida and said “The Snotsucker!! x vb”Nosefrida the Snotsucker was developed by Swedish ENTs and Pediatricians

Running Away to Camp Orenda

Recently I posted about Camp Orenda as a great place for families who wanted to "Get Back To Nature" and just enjoy time together. I liked that Orenda wasn't far way from the City and offered so many different activities. So when I received an invite to visit I was thrilled.It's been a long while since I've been outside New York City much less hiking or camping. The demands of full time work,

Pepcom 2011: Nyko Zoom for Kinect

This week I attended the Pepcom Holiday Spectacular. I will share all about the show in another post but I wanted to share first about one of the products I checked out, which was the Nyko Zoom. With a series of proprietary lenses and a simple clip-on design, the Zoom lets players enjoy Microsoft Kinect games in 40% less space, and requires no additional power or batteries.Perfect for apartments,

Threads of Color Emerging Designer Competition, “A Global Perspective “

October 1st thru October 31st, Threads of Color presents their first Emerging Designer Competition, “A Global Perspective “.WINS A CASH PRIZE…WIN A MENTORSHIP…SHOW OFF YOUR WORKTHE SCHEDULE:Oct 1st Registration OpensOct 31st Registration ClosedNov 8th Top (3) designers postedNov 9th Online voting opensDec 9th Online voting closedDec 15th Winning Designer AnnouncedJanuary