While searching for a new calendar for Maya, I came upon the book A Child’s Calendar, by John Updike. While it’s not a calendar, I think I’m going to buy it. The poetry is beautiful, soothing… I can see myself reading it to the girls over and over. November by John Updike The stripped and […]
Entertainment
Let’s Rock! Elmo
This is one of those toys that I want to buy, but my kids are a little old for. Or so I thought! Both Maura and Maya had a good time playing with him, albeit briefly, and I have a feeling he’ll be making many more kids very happy this Christmas! Aimed at kids 18 […]
The Trash Pack!
I don’t know about yours, but believe it or not, my kids prefer non-candy treats on Halloween! This may be because even if they get a big haul, I only let them keep a few pieces of candy, so it’s just not such a big deal to them, you know? They loved the pencils, mini […]
Sesame Street “B” is for Baking: 50 Yummy Dishes to Make Together [book review]
B is for Baking is the fun-filled, baking companion to Sesame Street C is for Cooking, 40th Anniversary Edition. Containing over 50 nutritious recipes, B is for Baking promises hours of baking fun for kids and parents alike. I loved cooking with my mom. I have vivid (and very fond) memories of standing on a […]
Sesame Street: Once Upon a Monster
While I wrote a short review of Sesame Street: Once Upon a Monster back in September, that was based only on playing it for a few minutes. Released last month for Kinect for Xbox 360, we’ve had this family-friendly video game for a couple of weeks now and have been playing a chapter or two […]
Winnie the Pooh – on DVD!
It seems like just yesterday that it was in theaters, but today, Walt Disney Pictures released Winnie The Pooh on DVD and Blu-Ray! Have you seen it? We’re looking forward to renting it this weekend! Inspired by three stories from A.A. Milne’s books in Disney’s classic, hand-drawn art style, the film reunites audiences with the honey-loving, […]
