Adventure Theater’s If You Give a Cat a Cupcake performance takes a classic tale by Laura J. Numeroff and brings it to life thanks to a lively performance in a small venue that’s fun for adults and kids alike. The 45 minute performance follows the story to the letter and takes theater-goers to the beach,…
Parenting
Online Guide to April Fools’ Day Pranks
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…
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…
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…
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…
Common Sense Media: Trusted Source for Honest Movie Reviews (w. Gnomeo & Juliet giveaway)
Touchstone Pictures’ Gnomeo & Juliet opens tomorrow and while we weren’t privy to a preview, I’ve been anticipating the review on Common Sense Media to determine the movie’s appropriateness for our family. The movie’s preview made our entire family laugh but the brief clip and description are never enough information which is why Common Sense…
Valentine Crafts, Recipes, Online Games, and Favorite Books
If you were to come into our house, there’s no mistaking the fact that Valentine’s Day is just a week away. Little Miss Techie and Captain Computer love each of the holidays but especially enjoy creating decorations to make the house look festive and making sweet treats for those we love. In the spirit…
Snapfish Provides Personalized Photo Gifts and Overnight Shipping Upgrade for Valentine’s Day (w. giveaway)
Congrats to @Coriwestphal who won the $50 Snapfish gift code! With Valentine’s Day just a week away, take advantage of Snapfish’s free overnight shipping upgrade that will ensure your special photo gifts will be delivered by February 14 when ordered by 6 pm PT / 9 pm EST today. Use the code FASTCUPID for the free upgrade with…
Workout Friday: Special Snow Edition
Thursday’s YourShape: Fitness Evolved workout was replaced by a morning of shoveling and an afternoon of sledding thanks to 8 1/2 inches of heavy wet snow that blanketed the DC area on top of a nice coating of sleet. We woke up feeling fortunate for never having lost power like so many around us! …
New Episode of Dinosaur Train Arriving on Local PBS Stations Monday, 1/17
Attention Dinosaur Train fans! There’s a brand new episode of Dinosaur Train premiering on Monday, January 17 on PBS KIDS® (check local listings). In the all-new episode, “The Good Mom;” “Diamond Anniversary,” Mrs. Pteranodon meets fellow mom Millie Maiasaura, who is a little too over-protective of her kids. The two moms share some time comparing mothering methods in a…
