When my family comes over to visit, I have to walk them through how to turn on the TV and sound system every time. I’ve even gone so far as typing up the instructions and printing it out, but sometimes that’s not even enough. We have that many remotes! I’m sure you can relate – […]
Daisy Greenway Interactive Camper
The newest addition to Learning Curve’s adorable Caring Corners line is Daisy Greenway, an interactive camper. With tons of activities, sounds, words, and songs about the great outdoors, she’s provided my daughters with hours of fun, and we’ve only had her for a week! Daisy Greenway swings open to reveal a cabin with bunk beds […]
Ready, Go Play-Doh! {Burger Builder review}
Did you know that more and more teachers are putting Play-Doh on their school supplies lists? This is because Play-Doh encourages the use of fine motor skills and encourages children to use their imagination. Using simple tools like cookie cutters or plastic-ware, kids can cut the Play-Doh and learn about shapes. My 4-year old loves […]
Bored… and ready for school to start?
**UPDATE** Congrats to Marianna, who was the 100th commenter! School hasn’t started yet in my neck of the woods, not that it even matters to me at this point, since my kids are preschool-age – but I have noticed that boredom is starting to set in with the neighborhood kids, many of whom are actually […]
Are YOU a supermarket guru?
Earlier this summer I participated in an online briefing with food marketing expert Phil Lempert, aka The Supermarket Guru. Phil is the food trends editor and correspondent for the Today Show, where he reports on consumer trends, food safety and money-saving tips. He talked to us about how to make our summer barbecues entertaining, yet […]
Haven’t even put suitcases away from Chicago trip…
And I’m packing again. I just booked a flight to Texas. My aunt’s memorial will be a week from today. I’m overwhelmed by all the support from my friends on Twitter and Facebook, and all the kind comments here on my blog. Thank you. Not sure if I can respond to each one of you […]
