The fact that computer keyboards are hotbeds for harmful bacteria that invite illnesses is the reason why I stand at the door of our school’s computer lab and dispense hand sanitizer by the gallon. With H1N1 making the rounds with the regular seasonal illnesses, I try to make sure that the germs stop at the…
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Oyster Hotel Reviews for Kid & Budget Friendly Travel Options
Last fall we were in beautiful Kauai after my brother competed in his second Ironman World Championship and I find myself longing to head to the island again. For me, Kauai is pure relaxation. Not only is the scenery absolutely breathtaking with pristine beaches and the bluest skies you have ever seen, but the pace…
Daniel Koontz from Casual Kitchen Shares How to Get the Benefits of Organic Foods-Without Paying Organic Prices
As you know, I love food. It isn’t just fancy meals with locally grown and sustainable ingredients made by famous chefs or Top Chef Cheftestants. I love everything about food- from planning a meal that uses a new recipe or ingredient to harvesting items from our backyard garden, I’m always trying to learn new things…
Halloween Tips from Ice Age 3’s Sid (& Win 1 of 5 DVDs)
Can you feel the excitement? Not only is Halloween right around the corner but Ice Age 3: Dawn of the Dinosaurs just came out on DVD! If you are a fan of the Ice Age movies, you can now see all of your favorite Ice Age friends on the new DVD that was released on…
Climb Aboard Dinosaur Train for Natural Science & Paleontology
I hate to break the news to Whyatt, Princess Presto, and the rest of the cast of SuperWhy but Dinosaur Train is our new PBS favorite. Ever since the debut on September 7, 2009 (yes, it is only 7 weeks old!), Little Miss Techie and Captain Computer ask to watch it on a daily basis….
Fancast: Free Source of Full Length Movies and TV Shows
Like the popular Hulu, is a new site that offers full movies and entire TV episodes from the convenience and comfort of your computer. Fancast debuted in January 2008 and now has more than 10,000 hours of online video programming including more than 60,000 videos and over 13,000 full-length shows with more are being added…
Snow White Diamond Edition Blu-ray & DVD Combo Pack (& giveaway)
“Some day my prince will come Some day we’ll meet again And away to his castle we’ll go To be happy forever I know…” –Some Day My Prince Will Come, Snow White (1937) Whether you believe in fairy tales, true love, or good ultimately triumphing over evil, the Snow White is just as magical as…
Blockbuster Halloween Costume Contest and Movie Prize Pack Giveaway!
Are you dressing up this Halloween? If you are going as a TV/movie character or an actor/actress, Blockbuster wants a picture for their Halloween Costume Contest on Flickr. Take a photo of yourself or your costumed child and upload it to Flickr to get a free 30 day subscription to Blockbuster online just for entering…
Devra Renner’s Crash Course on Communicating with Teens for DC Parents
If you are a DC area parent of teens, Devra Renner will be speaking at The Women’s Center on Thursday, October 22 at 7 pm about effectively communicating with your teen. Devra blogs at her Parentopia site and a fellow DC Metro Mom, is the author the popular book, Mommy Guilt, and is a friend….
Eno Restaurant Reservations Made Easy with OpenTable.com
From left to right: Sandie- UrbanMama, Me, Eli Kirshtein, Kim- Passion and Art , and Devra- Parentopia after dinner at Eno Restaurant and Wine Bar in Atlanta Have you ever used OpenTable.com? The website is fantastically easy and one that I use to make restaurant reservations (or realize that there isn’t anything available for…
