Did you know that each year, more than 290,000 women will be diagnosed with breast and gynecological cancers and more than 67,000 will pass away from these all-too-prevalent cancers? I lost a dear aunt to cancer almost exactly one year ago, and my grandmother is now dying of cancer as well. Although a solemn subject […]
Summer snack: Fruit kebabs
A great way to keep Maya entertained for an hour – and get her to eat a ton of fruit – is to have her make fruit kebabs. I cut the fruit and supervise from afar, but she does the rest. I provided her with a bag full of wooden skewers and a variety of […]
Breyers Smooth and Dreamy
Ice cream is my favorite indulgence. Breyers makes really good light, fat-free, and no sugar added ice creams that are surprisingly creamy. I’m not great with portion control, though, so I’m happy that they recently introduced new Breyers Smooth & Dreamy ice cream bars and sandwiches. With no artificial flavors or colors, 160 calories or […]
My Living Stories
My oldest daughter has her own iPod touch now, so I’m always looking for fun new apps to download. My Living Stories apps offer adorable animated storybooks that contain beautiful artwork and narration and are a great solution for entertaining on-the-go or as an aid for teaching children to read at home. Classic My Living Stories […]
Teletubby counterparts
Spent a few days in Mexico for a big family reunion! Still have to upload and edit photos, but I thought I’d share this one that I borrowed from one of my cousins on Facebook… it made me giggle! From left to right, my cousins Kevin and Yuli, my brother Michael, and Jose Juan, another cousin.
Pop On Pals by Spin Master
Just days before our recent trip to Busch Gardens, the girls got a surprise in the mail from Spin Master… a new Pop On Pals Amusement Park Play Set. The timing couldn’t have been more perfect, and added to the excitement about going to a “real” amusement park. The playset has been played with everyday […]
