Up. The kids and the grownups wanted to follow our tradition of watching a movie on Xmas day. We have tried letting the kids watch downstairs while we watch upstairs, but it doesn’t work. A kid or two drift upstairs…
Category: Musings on Reviews
Go Globie!
I wondered how we would do it. You know… Try to get 5 people up and dressed and out the door to a fun family event on the day after Christmas Day. We are one of those families who can…
Think Confident, Be Confident by Leslie Sokol and Marci Fox
If you think you are confident, you will be confident. This sounds so obvious, doesn’t it? But, why do we, as moms, have so many doubts about our selves, our work style, our parenting, and our interactions with friends? In…
Holiday Gift Guide: Books for All!
I always feel disappointed when I don’t read a book in time for Book Club. I’m in two books clubs right now: a real-life Book Club and the SVMomsBookClub. The real life Book Club and I are not getting along well.…
Review & Giveaway: Where Would We Be Without Hellmann’s?
When I stepped foot in the dining hall at college for the first meals of my freshman year, I was astonished by two things: the size of the portions and the array of condiments. At home in England, we used…
Giveaway: Joanie Leeds CD — City Kids
California Olive Ranch — Everyday California EVOO From the website: We press our olives within hours of harvest to seal in our distinctive fresh taste. Order your bottle today and enjoy the difference that fresh extra virgin olive oil makes…
Review & Giveaway: Walmart to the Rescue
Almost 15 years ago… As a new resident in this part of our county, I was immediately struck by how far away everything was. In our old house, I was 10 minutes from work, in walking distance from a grocery store,…
Review & Giveaway: On the Go ipod Accessories
During volleyball season… Saturdays are a day and a half long. Husband gets up early to get one to volleyball. I take two children to volleyball to watch their sister. But, wait the fun continues… To add to the general hellatiousness of…
Holiday Gift Guide: Playmobil Advent Calendar
I have no recollection of when I first used an Advent calendar. I have a vague memory of using a cardboard calendar year after year. The doors would open, then close, but after a few years most of the doors…
Review & Giveaway: The Works of Joy Berry
Have you ever met someone so joyful you just want to smile? I had the pleasure of meeting one such person at the ChildsPlayPR #bloggersbrunch in New York City. Joy Berry is possibly one of the most positive people I have…
