Earth Day was a week ago, but the words from one commercial I heard that day still echo in my head. We need to keep changing, no matter what day it is, because change can keep this world beautiful. I have made some changes. We use reusable bags and bottles. EnergyStar-certified light bulbs. We’ve turned […]
Archives for April 2010
Hello Kitty PJs
Yesterday I wrote about how we go outside and play early in the morning, still in our PJs… This is one of those moments! 🙂
Our Backyard Discovery playset is part of our home now
It’s been a month now since our new playset was installed, but it feels like we’ve had it forever. Playing outside has become routine. We’re usually out there in our PJs, right after breakfast. Me, with my cup of coffee and New York Times, and my daughters, with nothing more than sleepy eyes and bountiful […]
Playmobil USA’s newest collections
I never had Playmobil toys as a kid, but fell in love with the brand when I saw their amazing pyramid, pictured to the right, at last year’s Time to Play Holiday Showcase. It’s huge, amazingly detailed, and has so many different features. The great thing is that the Egyptian playworld includes tons of add-ons, […]
Better family nutrition with Jamie Oliver and Disney Family.com
Because Disney Family.com recognizes the importance of eating and living healthy, they wanted to provide tips and advice on slashing sugar, cooking light, healthy recipes and more. That’s why the site has partnered with Jamie Oliver – America’s new healthy food champion – and has recently added brand new site content focused on living better […]
Tips on buying and storing fruits and veggies
Food safety is a big concern of mine, perhaps because I worked in the restaurant industry for many years. I’ll have all those rules and regulations ingrained in my brain forever! There’s nothing that bugs me more than seeing perfectly good produce go in the garbage because it’s been allowed to spoil. If you’re like […]