I’m not nearly old enough to remember 8-tracks…despite what my husband might say. My parents never owned a car with a built-in tapedeck and radio until well in to the 80s. My sister and I received a Record Player for…
Tag: Music
Neverending Kiddie Activities @theMiddle_ABC
With a kid, a preteen, and a teen in a multitude of activities there are only so many hours and minutes and seconds in a day. My husband and I are only two people. We have only two cars. Only…
My Days as a Radio DJ @popsalad
I posted about the new Duran Duran tour and album a few days ago. It got me reminiscing about the 80s. I had a Duran Duran t-shirt at one time. My last DD t-shirt was purchased in the 80s and…
What a Zoo…and Concert Dates…
Last year I was contacted by the PR for a hip young singer of kid songs. I was at first skeptical since my experience with kid singers and their songs was of the treacly, saccharine variety. My avoidance of singers…
Sweatin’ to the Newbies [Review]
I’m not a fan of sweat. I don’t like exercising, but then who does? No, don’t answer that if you lurve exercising and can’t get enough of it. We can remain friends even if you are an exercise fiend. We’ll…
i-Turtle: Momfluence Summer Gift Guide
i-Dog. i-Fish. i-Cy. i-Turtle. After the success of the dog, fish, and penguin, Hasbro has unveiled the i-Turtle. The i-Turtle is a stand-alone musical toy, which can also be used with an i-pod. i-Turtle would be a great gift for the…
Spanish for Little Ones: Boca Beth Is Best
On a recent long car ride, my son watched the Boca Beth DVD. And, yes I know it seems as though my son is constantly viewing DVDs in the car…in actuality the car DVD player is only used for long…
Diane Birch — Bible Belt: A Review
I’m thoroughly enjoying my participation in the www.One2OneNetwork.com — an amazing network for women. I heard about Diane Birch when I was reviewing the http://musingsfromme.com/yanni-voices-as-reviewed-by-a-40-something-mom/. The night before I received I read many tweets about how awesome Bible Belt was. I…
A Reliable Mr. Linky
Saturday I wrote that my son and I saw Milkshake the Band in concert. A truly great show for kids. Good music, glorious weather, and a super enthusiastic band of musicians. As the concert closed up, my son and I…
Milkshake Band in Concert!
Mikel signs the CD! Lisa! Milkshake was awesome. We arrived late after an early snafu of leaving the battery for the camera at home. Battery retrieved and we were on our way. The concert was set up outside the Westview…