One of the best parts of the school year coming to a close is that I no longer have to pack lunches. After weeks and weeks of packing lunches for three children, I can say with certainty that most days…
Tag: Preteens
Bnter-ing with Friends
Do you ever tweet something funny or crazy or ridiculous and think “I wish I could keep a record”? I know I do. In fact I’m a much more consistent tweeter than blogger. Why is this? I think primarily the…
Pretending To Be a VIP [Review]
“This is not the way other people ride rides at amusement parks!” I said this as we were ushered on to the Simpson’s Ride at Universal Studios. I felt compelled to explain to my son that our VIP access was…
The Tale of the Stinky, Smelly, Sweaty, and Oh-So-Slimy Sports Stuff [Review]
Over Memorial Day Weekend, the Musings from Me family — Mom, Dad, Teen, Tween, and Kid — journeyed to Penn State for a super exciting volleyball tournament. The Mom washed and washed and washed every single stitch of clothing for…
What’s New on Yoursphere? [Giveaway] #Yoursphere
If you follow me on Twitter, you know I tweet about Yoursphere. Yoursphere has everything a kid…and a parent could need. What is new on Yoursphere for kids? Adults: You can click on the links below to see the pages,…
Animal Planet Stars on #Yoursphere
If you follow me on Twitter, you know I tweet about Yoursphere. Yoursphere is our family’s go-to social network for my Kid, Preteen, and Teen. Yoursphere has everything a kid…and a parent could need. What is so special about Yoursphere?…
Spring Is in the Air: Gift Guide
Road Rippers Brings Back a Classic The thrill of the road. The need for speed. Taking control. All these phrases apply to race car drivers and RC drivers alike. Vroom! Are your children like mine? Do they love gaining control…
This Whole Homework Thing Gets in the Way
Do you remember those carefree days before your child started school? You know the days when you could laze around in your jammies for the entire day. No where to go. No one to see. Certainly no school to get…
Grand Theft Childhood: Bakugan [Giveaway] [Closed]
A few months ago I was invited to an event in DC. Work commitments prevented me from getting to the event. The event — Grand Theft Childhood with Dr. Cheryl Olson — focused on a topic near and dear to…
Holiday Gift Guide (& Giveaway): Battle of Giants — Dinosaurs Strike!
Dinosaurs are cool. Whether you are 2 or 72, the thought of dinosaurs walking the earth is fascinating. Over the years we have read books about dinosaurs…watched movies…taken the kids to the Maryland Science Center. One kid always picked the…