Facebook Portal has only been in my home for a couple of weeks and it’s already making a big difference. It’s always hard deciding where to spend Thanksgiving, but this year was harder than most. My daughter is England. My elderly parents are in California, and travel is not really an option. My husband’s family…
Product Review – Dash Robot
This is a sponsored post. The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free. I was introduced to a great STEM toy – the Dash Robot by Wonder Workshop at Toy Fair. I just received one in the mail and…
Medieval Times is a Blast for Kids
The summer I turned 21, my parents took my then boyfriend (now husband) and I to a new place that had just opened up in New Jersey. Medieval Times! You with your hands while watching jousting tournaments based on old time games. The British accents were barely believable. The plot lines were corny. Yes, it…
Toddlers on a Leash: Heel Baby!
I always said I was “practicing” my parenting on my dog, prior to having kids. After all, there are a lot of similarities to training a dog and parenting. You have to be consistent, firm and loving. You have to establish who is in charge. You have to feed them regularly and yep, there is…
Lost and Found Blues
At the end of every term I have to face it. But at the end of the year it hurts more. The pile is shocking. A testament to consumerism, our disposable culture, spoiled brats. What I’m also thinking: “Thank G-d it’s not just my kids!” Seriously. It may take a village because the villagers are…
Taking our Show on the Road: Snack to GoGo
Planning our snacks on the go at home is easy. I have snack stashes in the car, in my purse and in each of my kid’s backpacks. We’re on the go so often that this is essential. Impromptu play-dates at the beach, park and pool, school trips, errands, carpool… you just never know when someone…
Vtech V Reader Gets Thumbs Up from 3 yo
My 3yr old (almost 4) son is probably the biggest tech expert in the house. Which is amusing, given that he is the youngest. He was practically born holding a cell phone. He’s able to log in to the mac with his own password, navigate to assorted sites and log in on them with username…
Drive Through Kid Bike Wash Sprinkler DIY
I wish I had come up with this one all on my own. But credit must be given where credit is due and in this case, it is due to Family Fun Magazine. You can download the basic bike/kid wash plans here. I should note we left out the gate (which is in the plans)….
The Momfluential Sunscreen Primer: Be Prepared!
I am a Southern Californian, beach loving mom of exceptionally fair skinned children. Sunscreen is our friend. Sprays, lotions, towellettes sticks… think they’re all the same? Not so! There’s a sunscreen for almost every situation. Having the RIGHT one handy is key. Here’s what you need to get the job done and keep your baby’s…