Leapster Tag Junior

By Mel on July 31, 2009.

As an elementary teacher, I’m always amazed at how much we expect for children at such an early age.  I remember when Kindergarten was for cutting, coloring, dressing up, and puppet shows.  Now kids are expected to be able to read books and write complete sentences before they leave.
Whenever I have parents ask me what [...]

Harumika — For the Little Fashionista in Your Life

By Jo-Lynne on July 28, 2009.

Harumika offered to send me a sample of their brand spankin’ new fashion design activity for girls.  Harumika is an activity that lets girls “style their imagination” and easily design outfits with colorful fabrics and fashion accessories.   They can create their own looks and share them with friends on the safe Harumika online community.
My [...]

Epic Summer Family Adventure

By Jo-Lynne on July 28, 2009.

When you think of “summer vacation,” you may automatically think “beach.”  I know I do.  Summer isn’t summer for me without a few days soaking up the sun and sand.  But I also love taking off during the hottest weeks of summer to my grandfather’s camp on a picturesque lake in Maine.  It’s fun to [...]

Atlantic City Food & Wine Festival Giveaway: Tickets to “The Grand Market” Event

By Jo-Lynne on July 22, 2009.

Last year, I took my first ever trip to Atlantic City, which is amazing in and of itself.  I’ve lived in the Philadelphia area for 14 years, and I never felt the need to go to the famous A.C. until last fall when some friends and I took a little girls getaway weekend there.  (And [...]

Got Milk?

By Jo-Lynne on July 14, 2009.

Over on Musings I have been talking a lot about what I’m calling my “whole foods initiative.”  One of the biggest revelations I’ve had so far concerns milk, so I gladly agreed to participate in the Milk Council blog tour with Mom Central and share with you about a website called Why Milk?
Why Milk? is [...]

Simple® Shoes

By Jo-Lynne on July 13, 2009.

Simple® Shoes is an eco-friendly shoe company that makes shoes and bags out of recycled and sustainable materials, and last week they launched their brand new toddler shoe collection.  Just take a look.  How stinkin’ CUTE are these!?

They are made of eco-certified washable suede and feature non-marking rubber outsoles.  They sent me a pair of [...]

Summer Safety Tips

By Jo-Lynne on July 13, 2009.

With school out and the kids at home all day long with plenty of time to kill, I’m always trying to find activities to keep them busy and out of my hair.  Some of our favorite local summertime destinations are the swimming pool and the playground, but many days we just stay at home and [...]

JumpStart *Giveaway*

By Kellyn on July 12, 2009.

This giveaway is now closed. Thanks to all who entered. The winner is Missy! Congrats Missy, I will be sending you an e-mail shortly.
Every once in a while, you find a computer game that will challenge your child, but still have that “can I PLEASE play it again” factor. JumpStart has that.
JumpStart is an award [...]

My Secret Circle *GIVEAWAY*

By Jo-Lynne on July 6, 2009.

This contest is closed.  The winner is Dawn & My Home Sweet Home.  Congratulations, Dawn!
Today Senario is releasing its latest product, a secure social networking world designed for girls ages 8 to 12 called My Secret Circle.  It’s not web-based.  Instead, it’s a plug-‘n-play product that allows girlfriends to hang out online, chat, share pictures [...]

Chex Mix Turtle Bars *GIVEAWAY*

By Mel on July 2, 2009.

**UPDATE – Congratulations to Leslie M, Becky, and Melanie.  You girls won your own box of Chex Mix Bars.
Ever have that craving?  You know, the one where you want something sweet, but then you want something salty with it, and an extra crunch would make it perfect.  Yeah, me too! Matter of fact I [...]