Recent current events have made gun violence and gun safety hot topics. On Tuesday, February 19 Parents invites you to join a video town hall with Vice President Joe Biden at 3:30 pm Eastern Time. Join the conversation by submitting thoughtful questions for Vice President Biden via the Parents Facebook page. Your questions about gun…
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What is Love? Scholastic Parent & Child’s Video Features Answers From Kids!
As parents we know that our kids tell it like it is. They’re sweet and unfiltered and when it comes to sharing their opinions and they don’t hold back. Take a look at what kids said about what love is, if they’ve been in love, how you show someone you love them, and more through this…
6 Tech Savvy Ways to Say I Love You From Afar on Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day presents a special opportunity to express how much you care for your loved ones. Unfortunately, there are many who are separated by distance. Although oceans and land can divide us, technology has a wonderful way of bringing us back together. Here are some tips from Microsoft that will help you stay in touch…
See’s Candies: A Must Have for My Sweet Valentines (w. giveaway)
I was reading Dad or Alive’s 14 Things NOT to Get Your Wife for Valentine’s Day shared by Amy at Carriage Before Marriage as a public service for men everywhere. #6 on her list was drug store chocolates with the reasoning, A big box of crap movie theater candy does not make a girl feel…
Minted Fuels My Love for Gorgeous Stationary Products (w. giveaway)
Despite the tech savvy, I have a huge weakness for gorgeous stationary and paper products. I love holding cards made out of thick stock featuring vibrant fresh designs that serve as an expression of personality and that’s exactly what you get with products from Minted. Not only do I love the high quality of products…
Valentine’s Day Gift Guide and Madly Madagascar DVD & iOS App Giveaway
Favorite Madagascar pals are back in an all-new adventure coming January 29 to DVD. Alex’s favorite holiday, Valentine’s Day, brings hilarious surprises and excitement for the entire gang. Melman plans a big surprise for Gloria, Marty tries to impress a new friend and everyone wants to get their hands on King Julien’s love potion. You’ll…
Zoinks! Scooby-Doo Live! Musical Mysteries Feb. 16 at DC’s Warner Theater w. Ticket Giveaway
As kids, my brother and I spent hours watching Scooby Doo cartoons where Fred, Velma, Daphne, Shaggy, and Scooby solved mysteries in spooky swamps, fun houses, and other crazy locales. Now the much-loved Scooby-Doo and the Mystery Inc. Gang takes center stage in an all-new family musical, Scooby-Doo Live! Musical Mysteries at the Warner Theater…
Star Wars News! Disney Announces J.J. Abrams to Direct Star Wars VII
Since Disney’s purchase of Lucasfilm on October 30, 2012 for $4.05 billion, there have been rumors that this positioned Disney to further develop the Star Wars franchise. Star Wars fans will rejoice with today’s announcement that renowned director J.J. Abrams will direct Star Wars: Episode VII. As an experienced director of blockbusters such as Mission: Impossible III,…
Shari’s Berries: Delicious Chocolate Dipped Berries Delivered
Chocolate covered strawberries are always a treat whether we make them ourselves or indulge in gourmet pre-dipped ones and the ones we received from Shari’s Berries are absolutely delicious. “The combination between the chocolate and the strawberries is sort of like, heavenly,” said Little Miss Techie dreamily when I asked her to describe the berries….
Why Celebrating a 9th Birthday Wins Over Attending CES
“Mommy? You can go to that conference this week if you want,” said my soon-to-be-nine year old daughter as she lay her head on her pillow, settling in for sleep. “Thank you but it’s ok,” I said reassuringly. “One day I’ll go but not this year.” After kissing my daughter goodnight on Monday evening, I…
