Tiger moms, helicopter parents, and overprotective dads. We’ve all heard of them and whether we shun or embrace them, today we’re all about some of film’s most overprotective dads in honor of Liam Neeson’s return to Taken 2. In Taken 2, Neeson plays a retired CIA agent who stopped at nothing to save his daughter,…
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So…Video Games and Apps…Worried?
Being a parent and having to deal with the advancement of technology is not easy these days, especially when you see your kids preferring violent games to children’s books. There are more and more video games and applications luring them into isolating themselves from their friends and family, not to mention that some teenagers lie…
See’s Countdown to Christmas Sweepstakes (w. giveaway)
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…
Best Buy Provides New In-Store Shopping Experience (w. giveaway)
Just in time for Black Friday, Best Buy unveiled a new shopping experience for consumers at various national locations. Redesigned stores provide a customer focused experience where convenience is a main goal. Stores across the country received upgrades and new layouts in order to provide new customer experience including these 8 features: An expanded Geek…
Tiny Prints Holiday Card Picks (w. $50 GC giveaway)
It’s that time of year where you’re either breathing a sigh of relief about having ordered your holiday cards or are panicking. Panicking about the right photos, choosing the right design, and the overwhelming number of card sites offering great discounts. Here’s a tip— go with from Tiny Prints. For years I’ve used Tiny Prints…
Disney’s Brave Available On Demand Beginning Today (w. giveaway)
There are days that I love the instant gratification of movies on demand thanks to the selection from our cable provider. On Demand ensures that we can watch what we want, when we want. As Xfinity customers, I’m looking forward to November offerings such as Thanksgiving themed classics like A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving and new…
Springpad Streamlines Thanksgiving Planning (w. Breville giveaway)
If you find inspiration all around you, it can sometimes be difficult to organize your ideas especially as you plan your family’s Thanksgiving feast. I know that I’ve been marking pages in cooking catalogs from Williams Sonoma, Penzey’s Spices, and King Arthur Flour for ingredients to order, tearing recipes from favorite magazines, while pinning delectable…
MomAgenda School Years: Effective Way to Organize School Mementos (w. giveaway)
MomAgenda School Years to the rescue! This MomAgenda exclusive is one of the most effective ways to organize important mementos throughout the year and is gorgeous inside and out! With 4 colors to choose from (raspberry jam, royal blue, grape jelly, and kelly green) and the ability to be personalized for each child, it’s fashionable…
See’s Candies: My Pick for Halloween Chocolates (w. giveaway)
I’ve always had a love affair with See’s Candies so when I received an email asking me if I’d select some of my favorites in order to share See’s Candies with my readers, I declared to Facebook friends that it was the best pitch ever. While it may seem that I’ve sold out for chocolate,…
6 Fall Safety Tips for Securing Your Home & Belongings
With fewer daylight hours and the holidays not too far away, statistics from the Department of Justice indicate that home theft occurrences increase during the fall and winter months.* “With fewer daylight hours and busier schedules, fall is a prime time for families to update a home security and family safety check-list,” said Rebecca Smith,…
