This past Thursday evening we hopped on the Metro, and 20 minutes later, after answering NO to “Is this our stop?” about 10 times, we were finally at our destination: the Verizon Center in Washington, DC, to see a performance of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus. Our fun evening started with a […]
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Listerine Total Care Anticavity Fluoride Mouthwash
How many times have you found yourself lecturing your kids about something to find that you don’t actually do it yourself? We tell our kids about the importance of brushing, flossing, rinsing twice daily, and visiting the dentist twice a year, but with our ever growing to-do lists, often neglect to do so ourselves. Did […]
Current by Discover Card
My little brother just turned 16 and is always bugging my mom for money. She’s afraid to give him a weekly allowance because she thinks he’ll spend it all in one day, so she ends up giving him money only when he “needs” it – to go to the movies, buy new shoes, etc. He […]
No more tears! Not from my babies, anyway :)
I may be the only one, but I have to admit I don’t like bath-time. At all. It’s a lot of work! I’m talking about giving my girls baths, if that’s not clear. There’s tons of splashing and fighting over toys, and if they use bath crayons or paint, it’s SO messy! The last thing […]
To find your way online, you need NetSmartz
Getting “online” has become second nature to kids these days, but just because they’re growing up familiar with the Internet does not necessarily mean they have learned safe online usage. For all the benefits that the Internet provides, there are just as many dangers lurking… We’ve all heard the term “street smarts” – the shrewd […]
A Little Help from My Friends
Wow! Wow! Wubbzy! A Little Help from My Friends just came out earlier this month. We were provided with a copy to review on behalf of Mom Central, and both my girls LOVED it, which wasn’t surprising! This show airs nearly 40 times a week on Nick Jr. and Noggin, so we are very familar […]