About the Book (From the inside cover) Youve got daughters? Then youve got questions. Parents, teachers, and others involved in shaping the character of girls have a lot on their minds: Are girls really fundamentally different from boys? If so, should they be treated differently? Whoever said that girls are sugar and spice and everything nice never met my teenager. What can I do? My adolescent daughter seems to be on an emotional roller coaster. One minute shes giddy with excitement; the next shes moody and withdrawn. Is this normal? As a mom, I so badly want to be best friends with my daughter. Why isnt it working out the way I dreamed? How does a dads role in his daughters life influence her character and decisionsincluding her eventual choice of a husband? How can grandparents contribute to raising a healthy granddaughter? Whats the best way to educate girls? How…
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is one of my favorite movies of all time! Its one of those classics that the entire family can enjoy, full of imagination and adventure, danger and romance, fantasy and music. I love it! And it has one of my favorite old-time actors in it: Dick Van Dyke! He is really one of the greatest actors he seems to have the ability to make everyone smile. So guess what? Chitty Chitty Bang Bang has been newly remastered and is now available in a Blu-Ray/DVD Combo Pack thanks to MGM Home Entertainment and Twentieth Century Fox! This edition, released November 2, 2010, contains two discs and is FULL of special features (and you know how I love special features!). Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Special Features: DISC ONE (Blu-ray): Chitty Chitty Bang Bang remastered feature film Newly upgraded 7.1 audio All-new Toot Sweet Symphony melody maker the Toot…
I dont know why, but when a little baby comes into your life whether in or outside of the tummy time flies faster than ever before. Ask any mommy. From the time she found out she was pregnant to the time she gave birth, looking back on it it seems like only an instant. I think its because something is always happening. First, the nausea. Then the first notice of the bump protruding. Then the first flutter in the tummy. The crazy burst of energy during which you reorganize your house completely. The first painful kick in the ribs. It goes on and on, there is always something! Journaling is something I did a little bit of during my first pregnancy but it was hard to stay consistent because I didnt really know what to say or who I was writing to. Now Im pregnant again with my second baby…
Emma (almost 3) and I have been watching Scholastic Storybook Treasures DVDs from the Adventures at School and Treasury of 100 Storybook Classics 2 boxed sets ALL week and were enjoying them immensely! I tried to introduce her to these before but she didnt show a lot of interest, I think she was just a little too young. But now were discovering new stories and characters, and shes asking to watch many of them over and over. I, as a mommy, am delighted. Why? Because Scholastic Storybook Treasures DVDs from NewKideo.com arent just cartoons theyre animated classics from storybooks that I remember reading as a child. Stories like Corduroy, The Ugly Duckling, Ralph S. Mouse, and even fairy tales are brought to life. Even I enjoy sitting and watching them with Emma. Another thing that makes these animated stories unique is that theyre read in their entirety. Its like watching…
Stylish camera straps arent just for professional photographers. In my opinion anyone who has children and uses their camera regularly should have a nice camera strap. Not only are they designed to be more comfortable around your neck, theyre cute! Ive been of this opinion for the two years that Ive been a mother I use my camera nonstop and take it with me everywhere. I dont want to miss a single photo-worthy moment. And since Im a mom blogger and take photos for reviews almost daily, I use my camera even more! I hadnt gotten around to purchasing one for myself yet, but have admired the straps Ive come across online (okay, eyed them enviously). Still, nothing Ive seen online so far has been able to compare to the obvious quality and selection of the straps at Capturing Couture. First of all, there is an amazing selection, appealing to…
I cant think of anyone who doesnt appreciate a gift personalized especially for them, can you? It really shows youve put a lot of thought into the gift-buying! Dakotas Personalized Gifts is one place you can go to find that perfect present, and they even make shopping easier by categorizing gifts for him, for her, for the home, for grandma or grandpa, for the kids, and much more. I personally enjoyed browsing through their engraved jewelry section, though. So many pretty things! Another place to check out, owned by the same company, is The Anniversary Rose. You can get personalized gifts especially for couples, with a more romantic focus. Its geared toward anniversary gifting, but obviously would be a wonderful place to find a sweet, sentimental gift for your love! Heres a favorite of mine, a set of connected coffee mugs: Our Personalized Apparel Review I was given the opportunity…
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Im a definite lover of the Guidecraft toy and furniture brand. I have a step stool made by Guidecraft and was very impressed with the quality when I received it. My step stool was better in every way than the pictures and description on the website portrayed, making me one very happy customer! Some of my most coveted Guidecraft products must be shared: Our Experience with the Guidecraft Animal Train Sort and Match Thanks to Guidecraft, Emma received the Animal Train Sort and Match for review. This set of toys is unique in that your child is able to take an image card and attempt to complete the picture on the white board with the magnetic train and animal pieces. The set includes 6 double-sided pattern cards, 43 animal and train pieces, the wooden storage case, and a self-propping white board with pegs for setting up the patterns on. There…
The craziness of the holiday season (already???) and the onset of the third trimester of my pregnancy (and a VERY active ninja baby) has made me TIRED. I am SO TIRED! I didnt realize that the energy I had in the second trimester was going to be so short-lived I really feel like I lost track of time. This little baby is coming in somewhere around 8-10 weeks, I cant believe it. Where did all of the time I had to get things ready and organized go? I want it back! I think part of my tiredness is coming from not taking my prenatal vitamins often enough. But did I mention that I have pregnancy brain, too? Dont laugh. I am COMPLETELY serious this is a true condition of the brain of a woman who is carrying a child. Maybe because all of the nutrients and vitamins are going to…
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