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My grandmother’s wisdom ~ #momswisdom

My grandmother’s wisdom ~ #momswisdom

Disclosure: This post about my grandmother’s wisdom is sponsored by Nestlé® Pure Life® Purified Water. My grandmother's wisdom I remember watching reruns of the 1950s show “Father Knows Best” as a little girl.  It … [Read More]
Monsters University new characters are frighteningly fun ~ #MonstersU Review

Monsters University new characters are frighteningly fun ~ #MonstersU Review

Monsters University Monsters Inc. prequel Ah those bright college years...The libraries, the studying, chugging coffee to pull all nighters and study some more. Those were the days. Okay, I didn’t go to a … [Read More]
McKinley Park Sacramento ~ Community rebuilds playground after arson

McKinley Park Sacramento ~ Community rebuilds playground after arson

McKinley Park Sacramento playground rebuild slideshow McKinley Park Sacramento ~ A community comes together after playground destroyed Almost a year ago, in July 2012, the beautiful large wooden playground structure at our local park was destroyed due … [Read More]
Creative Parenting

My grandmother’s wisdom ~ #momswisdom

My grandmother’s wisdom ~ #momswisdom
Disclosure: This post about my grandmother’s wisdom is sponsored by Nestlé® Pure Life® Purified… [more]

When kids speak the truth and funny things kids say

When kids speak the truth and funny things kids say
When kids speak the truth There must be a beautiful, Seussical, dreamlike place where litt… [more]

You know you’re a mom if…

You know you’re a mom if…
You know you're a mom if... You haven’t had a hot meal since your kids were born. … [more]

My biracial family: A response to the hate sparked by Cheerios ad

My biracial family: A response to the hate sparked by Cheerios ad
Maybe it was wishful thinking on my part, but I was hoping we were past all this. Who would have… [more]

Scariest parenting moments: When your kid almost gives you a heart attack

Scariest parenting moments: When your kid almost gives you a heart attack
“Mommy!” I heard the scream and came running. “I got something in my nose.” … [more]

Wordless Wednesday: The magic of childhood

Wordless Wednesday: The magic of childhood
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5 ways to take a stand against bullying

5 ways to take a stand against bullying
Disclosure: This post is brought to you by the awesome folks at TakePart, who are working hard to ra… [more]

How to host a Parisian gourmet picnic: A black and white party

How to host a Parisian gourmet picnic: A black and white party
If you are a person who enjoys doing things out of the ordinary, then a Parisian outdoor gourmet… [more]
Reel Movie Reviews

The Quest for Crystal Mickey DVD Review – New from Disney Junior

The Quest for Crystal Mickey DVD Review – New from Disney Junior
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse on Disney Junior “Meeska Mouska Mickey Mouse!” “Oooh Toodles!” … [more]

Animated movie Epic slideshow, trailer, and review

Animated movie Epic slideshow, trailer, and review
Animated movie Epic slideshow Epic trailer Animated movie Epic review Movies like “Ep… [more]

Sharks aren’t the bad guys – Kon-Tiki, Jaws, and Finding Nemo

Sharks aren’t the bad guys – Kon-Tiki, Jaws, and Finding Nemo
Warning: The following post contains a spoiler alert for the film “Kon-Tiki” plus a graphic … [more]

The Great Gatsby slideshow and mini review

The Great Gatsby slideshow and mini review
The Great Gatsby slideshow featuring movie stills The Great Gatsby movie mini review Baz Luh… [more]

Review: My Little Pony Friendship is Magic – Princess Twilight Sparkle

Review: My Little Pony Friendship is Magic – Princess Twilight Sparkle
Sometimes I have to pinch myself when I find myself watching My Little Pony with my preschool-aged d… [more]

The top ten best Bugs Bunny gags of all time

The top ten best Bugs Bunny gags of all time
Happy birthday to our favorite “wascally wabbit”!  I recently had the great pleasure of att… [more]

Iron Man 3 movie review: Good old-fashioned revenge

Iron Man 3 movie review: Good old-fashioned revenge
Check out my Iron Man 3 Sneak Peek to see concept art, a trailer, and more background about the Iron… [more]

DisneyNature WINGS OF LIFE movie review

DisneyNature WINGS OF LIFE movie review
Disclaimer: I received a copy of DisneyNature Wings of Life for review purposes from Disney. All op… [more]

Koala Kid movie: Animated Outback tale takes on bullying

Koala Kid movie: Animated Outback tale takes on bullying
“I just want to fit in.” “I just want people to like me.” Almost every kid says th… [more]

THE CROODS review: All About Eep!

THE CROODS review: All About Eep!
There is a lot to love about the young heroine named Eep in Dreamworks' prehistoric animated com… [more]
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