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Potty Training Books & DVDs w Pull-Ups Kit Giveaway CLOSED

Last week I encouraged parents to begin the potty “get to know” process with their kids. If your child is anything like my son, I bet they were super excited to finally have access to the bathroom area. I found allowing my son supervised access to the bathroom lessened any fears he might have had. Just like other areas in the home, the bathroom became another place he can enter and leave

Omega Body Buff Exfoliator

Sun, sand and salt-water – the summer elements can leave skin in serious need of resurfacing and a moisture-boost. That’s where Mama Mio comes in: the skincare experts bring you their Omega Body Buff Exfoliator ($33) – a gentle blend of Sweet Almond Oil, Chamomile, Aloe Vera and Vitamin E with micro-ground pumice for an incredibly kind, but very effective post-summer polish.



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4 Must-Have Back to School Apps for Students

Summer is winding down and students are running out to the stores to buy the hottest gadgets, school supplies and more in preparation for the school-year ahead. For those who are accessorizing their first day of school outfits with their brand new smartphones, here are some must-have apps for students:


Foursquare – For the student looking for post-studying fun, Foursquare is one of the most

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Coping with NYC Earthquakes, Hurricane Irene & Possible Blackout

It's Sunday morning and we've made it through the arrival of Hurricane Irene. This comes after a week where we had our first official NYC earthquake. Currently we're inside listening to the sounds of the rain as I split time between watching the news, fixing snacks for my son and being on and off the internet. I've been avoiding the internet since Friday. Not for any real reason beside I didn't

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Proactiv's $5 off every product back-to-school offer

Proactiv has a fun back-to-school offer that's, not only for students, but for moms, too, who want to pick up the essentials. When the school year begins, books, supplies and food can really add up! Luckyly, Proactiv has an exclusive Back2School offer of $5 off any product on the website on up to 5 products! Stock up on the essentials so your skin is the last thing on your mind this fall.

PepsiCo WIN Correspondent Search 2012

In case you haven’t heard, the PepsiCo Women’s Inspiration Network has announced their national search for a PepsiCo WIN correspondent for 2012. The PepsiCo Women’s Inspiration Network is inviting female bloggers to visit PepsiCoWIN.com to share their stories of inspiration for a chance to become a WIN correspondent, reporting on inspiring events and inspiring women on behalf of PepsiCo.


The

Rue La La's New RUE 30 Shipping Option

Tired of shopping online only to be bogged down with pesky shipping fees? Recently, Rue La La revealed a new way to shop online – The Rue 30.



With this new shipping feature, members pay an initial shipping charge of $9.95, and then for the next 30-day period, any items purchased on ruelala.com no matter the brand or volume, will be shipped via standard shipping for free ! (Subject to certain

Walmart BTS items under $25 & gift card giveaway CLOSED

It's time to finish up...or start...all your back to school shopping. Did you know that Walmart has many back to school items all for under $25 or less? You can load up Walmart's exclusive Everything Backpack with 10 essential school supplies featured on school supply lists:

Everything Backpack - $13.88: Walmart's Everything Backpack is an all-in-one backpack which includes a removable lunch

Preparing for Our First Back to School Moment with Tiny Prints

Back to school? I'm not prepared! I know what your thinking. With all the events and posts about back to school how can I not be prepared right? Well, I don't know if anything can every really prepares you for the first time your child goes to school.

Starting this September my son will take his first steps into a preschool. It's a momentous moment for the both of us. Those first steps will

Healthy Eye Sight for Kids Critical To Ongoing Learning

Summer is over and children are heading back to school. While juggling all the back to school activities don't forget how important eye exams are for kids. “Since 80% of learning is dependent on vision, comprehensive eye examinations are very important and should be a part of the child’s back to school routine”, says Dr. Sandy T. Feldman of ClearView Eye & Laser Medical Center.


Correcting a

Manduka Lyrics Practice Yoga Mat Tote Review

One of my favorite activities to keep toned and in shape is Yoga. After the birth of my son, there was no time to do anything much less practice Yoga. But now that he's older and I have more free time I'm interested in starting up again. I guess the universe must agree with my idea because I recently received an email introducing me to Manduka, creator of high performance yoga gear.

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Love Is Not Abuse App from Liz Claiborne

Recently I was invited by Mom Central to join Tim Gunn, from Bravo’s Project Runway and Liz Claiborne Inc. CCO, and Judge Jeanine Pirro, Former District Attorney and television personality, for an exclusive Liz Claiborne Inc. event to launch their new innovative resource for parents, the Love is Not Abuse iPhone Application.


Denise DeZao, mother of abuse survivor, media personality Judge

Anheuser-Busch "Family Talk" Roundtable on Underage Drinking

Anheuser-Busch is launching a completely updated Family Talk About Drinking program, just in time for the back-to-school season. The esource offers parents realistic, ongoing strategies for having deeper and more meaningful conversations with their children about avoiding underage drinking.

The program’s Facebook page, www.facebook.com/ABFamilyTalk has materials available for download and offers

Disney’s “Discover What You Treasure” Sweepstakes

Disney and Verizon have launched the “Discover What You Treasure” sweepstakes, giving fans a chance to win a special family trip to Walt Disney World Resort.



Fans can enter by visiting Disney.com/DiscoverWhatYouTreasure by September 11, 2011. Disney and Verizon will send the grand prize winner and three family members on a five day vacation to Walt Disney World Resort. During their visit, the

@FILAUSA 30% Promo Code for Back to School

Looking to save while shopping for back-to-school? Check out this promo code from Fila



Get 30% off entire purchase at Fila.com* when you enter code: 30SCHOOL at checkout to redeem

*Terms and Conditions: Offer valid on purchases made through www.fila.com from 12:00am EST August 22, 2011 through 11:59pm EST on August 31, 2011. This offer is good for a 30% discount off the original retail price

Glogover's Convertible Pantyhose for Busy Moms

Bonnie Glogover, has designed a line of amazing pantyhose called Convertibles, the first ever performance hosiery with seamless toe flap. This unique patented design allows for wearing the hose 3 different ways: as a closed toe, an open toe, or at ankle-high length.

Convertibles have invisible seams located on the sides of the toe flap; there is no bothersome toe seam thanks to the patented

When is the Right Time for Potty Training? w Pull-Ups Kit Giveaway CLOSED

One of the biggest fears about potty training parents can have is timing. When should they start?! If they start to soon they might scare their child but if they wait to late it becomes a power struggle. Like most parents I worried about finding the right time and circumstances to start potty training my son. Even though I heard stories of children who were potty trained at 18th months (my mom

HP Inkology Back to School Deals

As Back to School is in full swing, HP is offering a deal on something you will use all year – ink!



By visiting the HP facebook page and clicking on the Ink tab, you can save on ink through August 29th by grabbing a promo code. Happy printing!Like this article? Subscribe to the RSS feed or for email updates!

Orenda Helps You "Get Back To Nature"

Looking for a place to sneak in some real quality time with your family? Since I think families need to take some time off from the tireless pressures of work, technology, and the modern world, I was excited to learn more about Orenda and how families visiting there can "Get Back To Nature"

About Orenda: - Derived from the Huron (Iroquoian) word for “magic power”, Orenda offers one-of-a-kind

Baby Dipper Bowl Now in Pink

When my son first started to learn to feed himself I reviewed the Baby Dipper bowl and loved it. At that time the only color option was blue. But now the Baby Dipper bowl is now available in PINK!!!

Baby Dipper brilliant new bright pink bowl comes with a matching spoon and fork. Also, other sets of utensils (spoon and fork) are available in both blue and pink for those who lost an original set

iRenew Launches Fashion Wellness Bracelets

Florida-born wellness brand iRenew has launched a new line of color bracelets available in canary yellow, pale blue, orange, coral red and opaque. The iRenew sports bracelet makes the ultimate fashion wellness statement and has been spotted on the wrists of some of the most celebrated athletes, musicians, and fashion-forward celebrities.


Celebs fans include Maria Menounos, Liam Hemsworth,

Jeep Boy's Bike: 12 or 14 Inch Wheels

Did you know that JEEP has a line of bikes, scooters, Power Wheels and Mud Slingers as well as baby products? Children’s Jeep bikes come in 12” as well as 14” and feature fun bright colors including electric blue, lime green and orange. Here are 2 bikes you should check out.



The Jeep X-12, for age 3-5 years, is the latest dual-suspension 12" bicycle featuring a sturdy steel frame with shocks

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Nanoblocks US Launch Event at Konokuniya Japanese book store

This week I headed over to the Konokuniya Japanese book store for the official launch of Nanoblocks, the world’s smallest building block system featuring a patented feather design to lock micro-sized pieces firmly together. Since I'm a mom with a son who loves building and put together types of toys, I looked forward to learning more about the items and of course testing out my own building

BabyBjorn Baby Carrier Miracle Preview Event

This week I was invited to the exclusive preview event celebrating the launch of the BabyBjörn Baby Carrier Miracle, which is fully-adjustable for comfort of parents and babies from newborn to 15 months.


During the launch event there was a panel of bloggers who are all parents. The panel included

- Mike Johnson of PlaygroundDad.com
- Nicole Feliciano of MomTrends.com
- Ellen Seidman of

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Blue Orange Wooden Games are Eco-friendly

Priced between $19.99 and $25.99, Blue Orange Games are all-wooden, family-fun award-winning games. Simple to put together, and easy to learn, Blue Orange games have huge play appeal, are eco-friendly and educational.



Discover the fastest strategy game of Gobblet Gobblers, the rapid action game of Fastrack, the adorable wooden balance game of Zimbbos or the cutest memory game of Pengoloo.

My post is Spotlighted on BlogHer Race & Ethnicity

Over the weekend I wrote a post about the conversation swirling about The Help Movie and asks readers to share their comments. Not only was I was surprised to see how many people was moved enough to leave thought provoking comments but I was stunned to find out that my post was picked to be on the homepage of BlogHer.com and in the Race and Ethnicity topic (part of News) as a BlogHer Spotlight.

Join Me & Verizon Wireless to Talk Smartphones & Modern Parenthood

That's right. I'm inviting 10 of my readers to join me this Thursday during a panel discussion being hosted by Verizon Wireless at Lady Mendl's Tea Parlor here in New York City.Verizon Wireless would like to invite you take a break from your hectic life and share your wisdom on how smart phones have made you a smarter mom or dad. Verizon Wireless is hosting this panel discussion to give the moms

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Tea Collection Fall 2011 Kids Clothing Review

As we get closer to the Fall season, I've started shopping for new clothing for my son. I was excited to learn about Tea Collection's upcoming Fall 2011 collection and to receive samples for review.


I love that the Tea Collection features designer children's clothing for boys, girls and babies. I can find a wide range of boy's clothing to dress my son in for any occasion. As a mom of a boy let

Team Umizoomi Preschool Math Kit Review

As my son gets ready for preschool I've tried to find products that help lay the foundation for the things he needs to learn. For the most part my son know his ABC's and 123's. But I know things might change later on down the road. After learning about the launch of math kits from Team Umizoomi, a preschool series that focus entirely on math, I thought this would be a fun way for me to help my

Chuck E. Cheese New Pizza Recipe Review

Recently I was invited by Chuck E. Cheese’s to join in on the action and grab a piece of the fun as the company’s pizza recipe undergoes the biggest change in its history. This would be the first time we visited our local Chuck E. Cheese now that my son is old enough to enjoy all the activities! I was excited to first share Chuck E. Cheese new pizza with him and then score some tickets!



We

Wine Wear: greeting card for gifting wine bottles

As a wine lover I'm interested in fun things you can do with wine bottles, so I was interested in learning more about Wine Wear, a patented 3D greeting card for gifting wine bottles.



Wine Wear makes gifting a bottle of wine super easy. Simply write a personal greeting on the back of the Wine Wear card, place it over the neck of the bottle and instantly have a unique gift presentation.

Wines for Entertaining: MommyJuice, FlipFlop & Big House Review

As we count down the last days of summer, I'm trying to squeeze in some last moments with friends and family. These last care free days of visits and bonding are great moments for sharing wines.

Over the summer I had a chance to review a few selections of wines that I'd like to recommend you enjoy with friends and family.



MommyJuice Red Wine Blend: 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Merlot, 3%

FoundIt Helps you get back lost items w Giveaway CLOSED

As any parent knows, kids are always losing something. From a toys to a jacket, ask a kid where the item is and they can't tell you. While it's bad enough dealing with your kids loss item at home, when they go to school and loss items then it can become frustrating and costly. Thankfully the people behind FoundIt has a solution.


FoundIt is a company that makes it easy for people to return

5 Tips for Avoiding Tears & Tantrums on First Day of Preschool

Back to school is just around the corner. For many toddlers, it'll be the first day of preschool and the very first day they're away from mom and dad. To help make a smooth transition into the school year, Maisie Knowles, founder of BestBabyStuff.com, sat down with veteran moms and asked them how to survive the first day of school. Here are some tips from those moms



Tour the school with your

Preschool Fun, Timmy Time: Picture Day & Barney: 1-2-3 Learn DVD Review & Giveaway CLOSED

Trying to get your child ready for preschool? I've started watching DVD's with my son that feature a preschool or school theme to get him ready for the big change coming in September. We've enjoyed all these DVD's and know you and your child will also. I'm even offering a giveaway for one of the DVD's so make sure you read to the end to see which one.



Preschool Fun
Age Target: Children, Ages

Pourty – the potty that pours

As I'm researching potty training related items I came across Pourty and thought I have to share with the potty training community. What a cool idea! The multi-award winning Pourty potty is from the UK and claims to be a more hygienic and easier to empty and clean than a standard potty.


The Pourty potty has a unique patent pending pouring duct and anti-drip lip, which enables you to empty the

Trend Micro’s 90-day FREE trial for Online Guardian

With summer coming to an end, tweens and teens are (reluctantly) trading in their swimsuits and jump rope for books and laptops/desktops. Parents must once again be wary of their children’s online activity, including cyberbullying and cyber predators lurking on Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, etc.



Trend Micro’s Online Guardian for Families is designed for parents concerned about their kids’ social

Yo Gabba Gabba: Music Makes Me Move DVD Review

The Gabba gang stars in four fun-filled episodes where they start a band, learn it’s okay to be different and ride on trains in the brand new DVD, Yo Gabba Gabba: Music Makes Me Move!

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Title: Yo Gabba Gabba: Music Makes Me Move!
Street Date: August 2011
DVD SRP: $16.99
DVD Running Time: Approximately 95 minutes
Rating: Not Rated

Episode Synopses:

Differences - The Gabba gang learns that

I'm a Tropicana "TropiMomma" Ambassador

Did you notice my new "TropiMomma" Ambassador badge in my sidebar? I'm so excited about being invited to be a Tropicana "TropiMomma" Ambassador. Since I've used Tropicana brand of products for years becoming part of their mom ambassador programs was a great fit. So what will I do and share as "TropiMomma" Ambassador? So many great things!One of the first exciting opportunities I experience as a

Madame Alexander Afro-American Couture Dolls

A little while ago I toured the Madame Alexander doll factory. If I can ever organize the tons of photos I took while on the tour I'll share about the tour in an upcoming blog post. For now I want to share a little about some of the African-American Couture dolls in the Madame Alexander collection. Those dolls are serious fashionistas



Alex Signature Collection Styled by Jason Wu 'Graphic

THE HELP Movie in theatres everywhere today

DreamWorks Pictures’ THE HELP opens in theatres everywhere today, Wednesday, August 10th.. Did you go and see it? I was invited to an advanced screening but babysitter issue that night made me miss out. So far I've heard great reviews from the people lucky enough to have attended the advance screening.

Based on one of the most talked about books in years and a #1 New York Times best-selling

New Season of Curious George Premiering Labor Day on PBS Kids

Everyone's favorite monkey, Curious George, is back with a new season of (mis)adventures beginning Labor Day, September 5, 2011 on PBS KIDS (check local listings). In ten all-new episodes, follow George as he encourages preschoolers to find their own creativity and get curious about the arts.


The fun continues all season long as George explores arts themed activities including helping Betsy

Kids Club 13 Event : Super Why Day at the Ballpark

Enjoy a day at the ballpark with the Newark Bears – one of the most successful minor league teams in baseball history! All Kids Club Thirteen members enter free of charge and sit in a reserved box along the first baseline.


Watch the Bears take on the Quebec Capitals and get members-only access to the Newark Bears “Kidz Zone,” with inflatables and arcade games for kids. Arrive early to meet

5 Must-Have Looks for Back-to-School from T.J.Maxx & Marshalls

This Back to School season T.J.Maxx and Marshalls makes shopping easy with these Top 5 Must-Have Looks.


Teenage Dream:A must-have for the junior girls’ this new school year is a French terry zip-up hoodie, solid or striped. Fashionistas will try it layered over a romper.



Boys to Men: Denim is a key wardrobe staple for guys this year, notably in darker washes paired with vintage tees and

MyRegistry.com Time & Money Saving Tips for Back to School

The first day of school is just around the corner and whether you are a student, a teacher, or a parent, you need all the necessary items to make the transition back as smooth as possible. This time, get organized for the first day of school by creating one running check list of “Back to School Items” at MyRegistry.com.



With just a mouse-click, MyRegistry.com enables people to amass items they

WaterGeeks! Pure Blue Filtered Bottles

Check out the latest product offering from WaterGeeks, an amazing "on-the-go" water filtration bottle perfect for those with an active lifestyle.



They've recently come out with a portable and affordable solution to filtering out the infamous chromium-6, on top of all of the bad odors, tastes and contaminants, found in our tap water.

Each bottle comes in a variety of colors and is available

Isabella Oliver New AW11 Collection

Isabella Oliver Maternity recently announced the August launch of their AW11 collection. Encompassing elegance and style, the collection is designed to make women feel and look fabulous throughout their pregnancy. Using signature ruching and wrapping, each item of clothing with grow with the bump ensuring comfort and style at every stage of a pregnancy.



Basics are the key to any maternity

Potty Trained Celebration & Pull-Ups Training Pack Giveaways CLOSED

A few months ago I was majorly stressed out about getting my son fully potty trained in time to start preschool. While he was out of diapers and using pullups we still struggled with making that last leap into wearing underwear and asking to go potty all the time. I worried I'd have to find a preschool that's take kids not fully potty trained. Let me tell you those are very few. Honestly I

TASSIMO Gevalia Kaffe Iced Coffee Review & Giveaway CLOSED

This summer has been crazy hot and humid. Some days the temperature rose all the way into the 100's. On days like that I'm glad my TASSIMO can make both hot and cold beverages! I normally use my TASSIMO T20 for coffee when I need a kick start in the morning. All I need to do is pop in a disk, press the button and within a minute enjoy anything from a latte in the morning or an afternoon cup of

JEEP Line of Baby Products for New Parents

If you’re looking for the latest in baby gear for the new mommy and even the new daddy in your life, then take a peek at what JEEP has to offer! JEEP’s has family of products perfect for helping out and indulging any new parents – from essentials to fashionable must-haves – JEEP has you covered!

Here a highlighted of just a few JEEP has to offer.

Mom and Baby: Travel Accessories

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