Go back to school in style with these awesome Sesame Street flash drives currently on sale through Totsy that come preloaded with full length content that matches the character and are ready for plugging and playing. These fun USB drives are $19.99 each and also hold up to 400 photos, 400 songs, or virtually unlimited…
Back to School Clothing Favorites- Polarn O. Pyret, Bersica, Tea Collection & Lands’ End
Now that you have the labels to ensure that everything returns home, send your child off to school clad in some great clothes that don’t have to break the bank. I am a firm believer in quality items that will not only last, but have the ability to be passed on as long as they…
WordLock & Mabel’s Labels Keep Your Stuff Safe This School Year
Giveaway update: Congratulations to Shannon who will be able to keep her family’s belongings safe thanks to WordLock and Mabel’s Labels! Let’s face it. Things get lost at school so it’s best to protect your investment with some high quality security devices- labels and locks! Favorite Way to Claim Ownership of Clothing: Mabel’s Labels makes…
This Week: Back to School Favorites & Giveaways
As of Friday, both children are now in school. Jig of joy! The house seems strangely quiet but it is nice to return to a routine even with homework, nightly lunch making, and after school activities. I’ve had the pleasure of reviewing some fabulous items for the Fill the Backpack campaign but have many more…
Fill the Backpack: Last Chance to Win $300+ Giveaway & $500 Dream Classroom Contest
If you haven’t already entered, and left a comment on my Magnificent Moments of Mom post, comments will close on Wednesday, September 15 at Midnight and I will choose the winner the very next day! Thanks to everyone who has entered so far! There are 290 comments and entries for the Fill the Backpack safely…
Lessons About September 11th
For eight years September 11th has come and gone and my husband and I have quietly remembered the tragic loss of so many lives without uttering a word to our two children. I always knew that one day the time would come to talk about the significance of 9/11 and today was that day. Today,…
DC Readers: zpizza Making Final Summer Tour Stop in Alexandria 9/13 (free pizza, prizes & more!)
If you are a pizza loving family like us but crave a healthier pizza option that uses high quality ingredients and can customize your pie according to dietary restrictions, zpizza is the perfect place for you! zpizza is made with organic wheat flour, organic sauce, award-winning rBGH-free cheese, msg-free sausage & pepperoni, and they offer…
Wanted: Parents with 8-17 Year Olds for Anonymous Survey About Facebook
Friend, former SV Moms Group blogger for Chicago, and Chicagonista founder, MJ Tam, wrote asking for help. She’s looking for parents with children between the ages of 8-17 years who would be willing to let their kids fill out an anonymous survey called “Kids & Facebook – The Honest Lowdowns by Kids under 18 using…
Fill the Backpack: LeapFrog’s Explorer & United States of America Map for Tag
At last week’s Twitter party I gave away one of the two backpacks that were for my Fill the Backpack giveaway but you still have the opportunity to win the second one which will be given away on Wednesday, September 15. There are also other participating bloggers would love for you to come enter their…
Yummly.com Provides Perfect Recipes Based on Your Family’s PreferencesNow that I’ve shared some back to school lunch ideas, let’s tackle dinner! http
Now that I’ve shared some back to school lunch ideas, let’s tackle dinner! If there’s a picky eater in your house or you stare blankly at the screen, wondering what to serve each night, Tech Savvy Guest CEO David Feller encourages you to visit the new Yummly.com. Lauched in late June, Yummly is like Pandora…
