Friday is April Fools’ Day! Are you a family of pranksters or are you lacking inspiration? If you want some ideas for some family fun, be inspired by my Ultimate Online Guide to April Fools’ Day Pranks for Kids on The LeapFrog Community. I’ve searched the web to find fun ways to keep your kids laughing from…
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DC Readers: Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Delight Audiences in DC Area Performances (w. ticket giveaway)
Going to Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey’s Greatest Show on Earth is a classic throwback to childhood that is always as much fun for me and as for the kids. This weekend we were guests of Feld Entertainment and attended Barnum 200 Funundrum, a show that evokes classic circus performances from long ago. The…
Diary of a Wimpy Kid’s Jeff Kinney Talks Movies & Rodrick Rules Giveaway
Dubbed the wimpiest saga of all time, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules hits theaters this Friday, March 25. Here’s a synopsis of the movie from 20th Century Fox: In this sequel to 2010’s surprise hit, Greg Heffley, the kid who made “wimpy” cool is back in an all-new family comedy based on the best-selling follow-up…
DC Readers: Blue Man Group Ticket Giveaway & Discount
As a family, we’ve enjoyed live theater performances including those at our local children’s theater as well as The Washington Ballet’s Nutcracker, Mary Poppins, Stomp, and I’m so excited to take Little Miss Techie and Captain Computer to see Blue Man Group at the Warner Theater. A Blue Man Group performance is unlike anything you…
Tooth Fairy 2 Set Visit in Orlando: A Recap with Photos & Video
Traveling to Orlando as a guest of Fox Home Entertainment for time on the Tooth Fairy 2 set was incredible. Like the original, Tooth Fairy 2 follows a similar premise as the first one but stars Dan Whitney (aka Larry the Cable Guy). Dan’s character is a tooth fairy skeptic who finds himself sentenced to…
Free Redbox Credits Through Lucky to Have Friends Like You Promotion
As much as I love adding to my movie queue, there’s something so satisfying about knowing that redbox can provide instant movie gratification for $1/night. Affordably priced instant gratification is even more appealing thanks to the opportunity to earn free movie credits from redbox during the Lucky to Have Friends You Promotion. Between now and St….
Upload Messy 1st Birthday Photo for Chance to Win Washer, Dryer & Year of Tide from BabyCenter
How much of a cake mess did your child make on their first birthday? If you captured their frosting fingers, crummy chin, or luscious lips covered in cake bits, dig up that adorable messy first birthday photo for the Tide Spotless Moments Photo Contest on BabyCenter for a chance to win a washer and…
What Questions Would You Ask Larry the Cable Guy?
Were you a fan of Tooth Fairy starring The Rock? Do love Larry the Cable Guy? Then I need your help! On Monday I’m heading to Orlando for a set visit of Tooth Fairy 2 that is currently filming on the Universal Orlando lot and stars Larry the Cable Guy. While there I’ll be on…
Similac Baby Journal Provides Convenience in Recording Baby Info for Sleep Deprived Parents
Seven years ago as a sleep deprived first year mom I would have loved the convenience of the free Similac Baby Journal App to keep track of feedings, jot notes about Little Miss Techie as she grew, and chart her growth. The Similac Baby Journal App is designed to be used for bottle and…
DC Readers: Laurie Berkner Band Coming to Lisner in March (w. giveaway)
Captain Computer and Little Miss Techie have been listening to Laurie Berkner for years and are thrilled that she’s making a stop at GW’s Lisner Auditorium on Sunday, March 6 for a Live Birthday Concert! The one day tour stop will include two performances on March 6 with one at 11 am and another at…









