Betsey Johnson New Dress Line – Macy’s American Icons

Macy’s hosted a kick-off party to celebrate American Icons and all things, places and people who make us proud to live in the land of the free and home of ...

Sons and Daughters Eyewear – Cool Kids Sunglasses for Fashion Friday

It’s fashion friday and I’m talking about cool sunglasses for the kids.  That’s right, for the kids!  Who loves sunglasses? The sunglasses created by Sons and Daughters Eyewear, which are ...

Mother’s Day – Giving Back to Mother’s Across the Globe (Giveaway)

It’s Mother’s Day weekend and the perfect time to not only celebrate mother’s worldwide, but to also give back to mother’s and families across the globe.  I’m always interested in ...

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Dollie & Me – Celebrating 90 Years with Madame Alexander Dolls (GIVEAWAY)

Last week I was invited to celebrate the 90th Birthday of Madame ...

Fashion Friday: Who is The London Times Woman? (Giveaway)

I was introduced to the London Times Fashion brand several weeks ago ...

What Maisie Knew Review – Julianne Moore Stars in a Real Movie About Parenthood

Julianne Moore has done it again in the new movie WHAT MAISIE ...

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Peaceable Kingdom: Learning Through Fun and Cooperative Games

Peaceable Kingdom isn’t just known for their games, they have books, stickers, greeting cards and playing cards.  However, it’s their cooperative games that I truly adore and use with my students.  I recently was introduced to the company, at the Toy Fair this past February.   They offer games for children of all ages.  I, [...]

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Fashion Friday: Two Sisters Design Hip Clothing for Globetrotting Girls

I am so excited to feature Ode clothing for girls on today’s Fashion Friday post. A couple of years ago the most beautiful dresses, with gorgeous prints and colors, caught my attention at a fashion trade show. I walked over to have a closer look and met two sister Rupa and Amisha who had recently [...]

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Family Lifestyle: Travel Trends with Momtrends at Polarn O. Pyret NYC

An evening of low-cal cocktails, food, conversation and tips for family travel, it doesn’t get better than that.  I joined an amazing group of ladies at the Momtrends Travel Trends event held at Polarn O. Pyret in New York City.  It was an amazing time talking to savvy mom and family bloggers at the event [...]

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Monday Mom: Moms Can Get Their Workout On!

Today’s Monday Mom is all about the workout mama!  I try to get to the gym at least 2-3 times per week and sometimes it’s just not possible.  So, I can imagine how difficult it is for moms to make time in their busy schedule for some “me fitness time”.  However, over the last couple [...]

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Fashion Friday: They’re Overalls Baby!

Another Fashion Friday has rolled around and I’m talking about overalls baby! Who can remember way back to childhood when you had denim overalls? Back then they weren’t so fashionable, but now Overall Baby has changed that and changed the perception of overalls forever. We can thank Jenny Kim, the founder and designer of the [...]

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Little Passports Takes Children on a Global Adventure

Today’s post is like a combination of my Monday Mom and Teacher Talk post that I usually do during the week.   I’m highlighting the co-founders of Little Passports Amy Norman and Stella Ma, who are moms.  These moms wanted to teach their children about other countries and the world, so they introduced Little Passports. [...]

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Fashion Friday: Macy’s Men’s Style with Colin Stark & Details Magazine

It’s Fashion Friday and this one is for the dads, uncles, brothers, sons and all men.  I often highlight the fashion for kids and ladies, but today I’m focusing on the gentlemen.  Macy’s has some stylish options for mens Spring and Summer fashion which are definitely on trend.  I jumped at the opportunity to attend [...]

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Teacher Talk: Preschoolers Learn by Watching – What are your Kids Watching?

We all know the sayings, “children learn by example”, “children watch and learn”, “lead by example”.  All of these statements and more lend to the topic that I’m eager to discuss, kids learn from what the watch.  Specifically, Preschoolers learn from what they watch on television.  I recently read an article on the U.S. Department [...]

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Monday Mom: June Ambrose – Celebrity Stylist, Shoe Designer & Rock Mom

She’s a top celebrity stylist, entrepreneur, rockmom and now a shoe designer.  June Ambrose’s shoe line has been on the market for a few weeks now and its fabulous. Her designs did not disappoint.  In true June Ambrose style, the shoes are unique, have gorgoues color options and fierce.  She payed close attention to the [...]

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Fashion Friday: Spring Into Color with J.Crew’s Crewcuts for Kids

We’re all excited that Spring has finally arrived and many fashion lines are showing us the color this season.  J.Crew’s Crewcuts for Kids is shining bright this Spring.  Their kids line is all about color, fun and quality.  They’re new kids Spring Campaign highlights their love of color and quality.  Of course, J.Crew also gives us [...]

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Venus and Serena Film – A Documentary on Two Extraordinary Sisters

I am looking forward to the new documentary about Tennis superstars Venus and Serena Williams.  When families work together, play together and are successful together, there’s just no topping that.  I am inspired by amazing women everyday, but there is something extremely amazing about the Williams sisters.  The hurdles they’ve jumped, the negativity they’ve played through and [...]

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Teacher Talk: Light It Up Blue – Happy World Autism Awareness Day

Happy Autism Awareness Day!  Every year, on April 2nd, Autism Speaks celebrates Light It Up Blue, which is a global initiative that kicks off Autism Awareness Month. This initiative helps raise awareness about Autism, which is extremely important. As a Special Education Early Childhood Teacher, I work with children diagnosed with Autism and their families [...]

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