Most nights we don’t have dessert after dinner. We save that for when we go out to eat, which makes it extra special. One night last week, however, my dear hubby and the 4-year old were craving something sweet, so I looked through the pantry, fridge, and freezer, and thought I’d put something together from […]
Archives for 2009
Kid’s Restaurant Week
Earlier this week we had the pleasure of dining at a restaurant I’d been wanting to go to for ages – Zola, adjacent to the Spy Museum in Washington, DC. This is just one of several local eateries participating in Kids’ Restaurant Week, a week-long promotion at local high-end restaurants where adults pay $29 for […]
The new Super Why! toys
Ever since Super Why! premiered back in the Fall of 2007, my 4-year old and I (and now the toddler, too!) have been huge fans. We’ve waited patiently for Super Why! merchandise to be introduced, and after months of anticipation, I’m happy to say that the wait is OVER! Developed by Learning Curve and directly […]
A Super WHY special event!
Has it been super rainy where you are? We’ve had some major thunderstorms here this week, and they’re not stopping anytime soon. We’d be going a little stir crazy, if it weren’t for some amazing new toys that I just pulled out. I’ll give you a little hint… These toys were just released this month, […]
Bella Sara: magical trading cards
My daughter loves horses, so she was instantly mesmerized by the beautiful Bella Sara trading cards that we were sent to review. Since the game was introduced two years ago, it’s become the most successful trading card product for girls ever, selling more than 83 million cards to date! Bella Sara features horse-themed fantasy cards […]
Rice. My favorite grain.
Like many Mexican-American kids, I was raised on rice and beans. Not only are these foods delicious and healthy, but they’re also economical and have a long shelf life. I don’t make beans much anymore (unless they come in a can), but rice is still a staple of my family’s diet. Some facts and health […]
