If there’s anything I know about my readers, it’s that you love See’s Candies as much as I do! Your comments on Facebook, comments, and entries in the last giveaway were very telling! I don’t judge. I love them too which is why I’ll blog for chocolate and I’m entering the See’s Candies Countdown to…
Ice Age: Continental Drift: Planning for an At-Home Movie Screening
We’re recent fans of the Ice Age movies. Although we’ve always loved the digital shorts featuring Scratt, the acorn obsessed squirrel, Ice Age: Continental Drift was the first full length movie from the franchise that we’ve seen. The kids instantly fell in love with the hilarious characters and identified with the closeness of the family…
Scholastic’s Storia: Must Have for Readers of All Levels (w. giveaway)
I’m a stickler when it comes to eBook apps and always look at new ones with a critical eye to ensure that they’re easy to navigate, the reading content can grow with my children, and my must-have feature- words are highlighted as they are read for beginning readers. Launched this summer, Scholastic’s Storia app does…
eBay Holiday Gift Shop: Create, Share & Shop for Wish List Items
Just in time for the holidays to help answer the endless questions about what items are on your child’s wish list, eBay created an easy to use Facebook gifting app called the . Tied to your Facebook account, the Holiday Gift Shop makes it easy and fast to create wish lists for every member of…
Uncommon Goods: Unique Affordable Gifts for Everyone on Your List
One catalog that I love getting and flipping through is Uncommon Goods. I’ve often admired the selection of unique items that include affordable handmade goods and eco-friendly products and was excited when they reached out to me with a challenge. My task? Shop for all four members of my family and the family dog for…
Gifts for Teens
What do teens want? Gift cards, tech, and the latest fashions! Here are some things to put a smile on their face this holiday season. iPod Touch 5th Generation ($299)— Oh swoon! Of course your teen wants the redesigned iPod Touch! It’s thinner and lighter than ever and a beauty to look at thanks to the 4”…
Join Me & Ringya for a Twitter Party: Tues., Nov. 27, 9-10 pm EST
Thanksgiving is over which means the holidays are just a little bit closer! If you’re feeling the crunch, take some time out of your schedule to trade holiday sanity tips during Ringya’s Twitter party this Tuesday, November 27 from 9-10 pm EST. Ringya is one of my new favorite free apps for iPhone (read my…
Ringya: Free App Organizes Contacts to Streamline Communication
If one of your new year’s resolutions is to get organized, start with Ringya, a free app that allows you to get rid of all those paper lists and rosters by uploading them to your phone. Ringya enables users to clear the clutter and keep contacts on your phone but it goes a step further…
Gifts for Tweens (ages 8-12)
Tweens are always looking for a challenge. Their maturing brains like complex play that is far more sophisticated. Complex problem solving tasks, working strategically to advance to the next levels of video games, and multiplayer activities or organized sports tailored to a child’s interest can provide satisfaction through play while nurturing brain development through adolescence….
Gifts for Early Elementary Ages (grades K-2)
Elementary aged children are masters of gross and fine motor skills, language, and social skills and enjoy activities that allow them to practice and get better at doing the things they love. Playing organized sports, board games that involve strategy, video games that combine learning and fun, exploring nature, or craft sets are great for…
