Some observations about Disney on Ice: – I am grateful for the free tickets from MomCentral. – I love being a local and online promoter of Disney on Ice. – I saw the tweets of my winner — she…
Category: family fun
Review & Giveaway: Mad Monster Party
In the category of “If you can’t beat ’em, join ’em,” a couple of years ago we finally admitted that we are a TV viewing family. Why was this such a revelation? Well, our TV died, and a new TV…
Review: Sweets ‘n’ Treats by Tracey Singer
Have you heard about Sweets ‘n’ Treats? I’m always on the look out for children’s music that I can listen to. It seems that so often, the music kids listen to is for want of a better word — sugary.…
Review: FamilyVacationCritic.com
I heard about this site where you can post reviews of your favorite vacation spots. The site is dedicated to offering parents the inside scoop on family hotels and resorts. Family_Vacation_Critic is packed with reviews of family-friendly hotels and destinations, with…
Review: TripFlix
TripFlix is a unique concept in children’s programming — the viewer gets to decide how the story will end. The TripFlix DVD features over 25 destinations in the U.S., which are visited by two engaging presenters. As your child watches…
Disney On Ice is Coming to Maryland and Virginia
In our family, we love the circus. Not just any old circus, but the ultimate circus: Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. I wrote about our night at the circus courtesy of MomCentral here. I’m back to tell you about Disney_on_Ice. I’d love…
Ode to the Afterschool Schedule
Schedules, hectic, racing out the door No time for dinner Grab a Pop Tart and let’s gooooo CLEATS! Where are your cleats? What do you mean you can only find one? No goggles — can you swim without? It’s just…
Disney with Kids
We have travelled to Disney twice: once with a 5-year-old and a 3-year-old plus 2 nonenergetic grandparents AND a second time with a 10-year-old, an 8-year-old, and a 3-year-old. Disney is magical. I posted here about doing a Disney trip…
10 Pet Peeves about the Beach
I’m giving my blog a bit of “love” by clearing out old drafts. I won’t tell you when I wrote this… Enjoy! 1. Smoking on a beach. 2. Loud music. 3. Families arguing loudly on the beach. And why is…
A Valentine’s Must Have
Is there anything more Valentine’s Day-y than Sweethearts? I’m not sure my children have brought home a Valentine’s bag that did not contain a box of Sweethearts. As a mom my hand might gravitate towards a Reese’s Peanut Butter cup or…