I’m a big fan of search and picture riddles and being the influential mom that I am (in my own family at least!) I’ve managed to pass that on to my kids.  So, we were very happy to accept a review copy of the latest edition of I Spy A to Z – A book [...]

Obama’s Historic Journey is one that took our family by surprise.  I must admit I was reluctant to get too excited around the kids during the elction.  I was concerned they would be too disappointed if the outcome was against Obama.   Like much of the country, we were watching a lot of news coverage at the time and [...]

Feeling left out is not a good feeling.  Being part of a group can really help kids’ self esteem, so when they are not included it really hurts.  Adults often feel they need to provide the solution to the problem but Dudley’s Solo makes it clear that kids can come up with their own great ideas. I [...]

If you’re looking for a way to decorate a child’s nursery, playroom or any other kid space look no further.  Bright Star Kids has many cute options for your spaces. I received a kit via the FRN and am thrilled with it.  I put up the circles in a passageway between the kitchen and family room.  [...]

The story of the good Samaritan is a family favorite so I knew I was going to enjoy this African twist!  I didn’t mention anything before I sat down to read Sikulu & Harambe to the girls, I LOVE when they get things themselves.  Boy 2001 was in the room playing with legos and when I started [...]

Thoughts on Journal Buddies by Jill Schoenberg What I like about you?!  The most important job as a parent is to give your child a feeling of self worth.  Kids need to know they’re worth the trouble and that parents don’t expect everything to go right all of the time.  Kids pick up on that [...]

If you’re like me, you like to change up the routine for the kiddos every so often.  I recently had a chance to do just that with Nature’s Baby Organics and am I happy about it. Using products that are all-natural and organic is a great way to start the New Year.  The scents are [...]

Just in time for your holiday!  Polliwalks has something fishy on your kids feet this Spring/Summer season.  Show off your darlings pedicure with these adorable sandals. You already know about the darling shoes but I thought this would be timely for all the people living in warm climates or those lucky folks that are traveling to somewhere [...]

Thanks to the FRN we had the amazing pleasure of trying out the cutest shoes ever – Polliwalks! Girl2004 was the lucky recipient and she has REFUSED to wear anything else but the pink kitty shoes. I call her kitten as a nickname so she’s sure they are personally made for her!   There are [...]

The First Adventures of Incredible You   written by Sarah Riley Headrick and Sarah Foreman Rivera   illustrated by Jill Dryer Bartolucci     Three kids, seven years of motherhood and this is my first custom book! We’re very fond of reading in this house, granted the reading time seems to get squeezed tight lately [...]