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DVD Review: Veggie Tales: Pistachio: The Little Boy That Woodn’t

Last week Big Idea, Inc. released the newest Veggie Tales adventure, Pistachio: The Little Boy That Woodn’t, a cute retelling of the classic Pinocchio with a veggie-twist and a moral tale that’s easy to grasp. The theme of this DVD is all about listening to your parents and telling the truth – but like all [...]



DVD Review: Curious George 2: Follow That Monkey

Way back when, when my son was just a wee little baby, my husband and I fell in love with the original Curious George movie, starring Will Ferrell as Ted, The Man in the Yellow Hat. I remember secretly hoping that my son would love it, too. I was in luck – George is a [...]



Review: Minui HandySitt

If you’re disgruntled with the majority of high chairs and booster seats on the market and looking for something with a sleeker design and a smaller package, the Minui HandySitt might be the answer. Designed in Denmark and manufactured in Europe, the HandySitt has been sold in Europe for twenty years. Here in the U.S. [...]



Spring Fashions: Window Shopping For Warmer Weather

While most of the country is being hit with one snow storm after another, my heart has already started to dream of Spring – mainly Spring fashions. It started when the Hanna Andersson catalog came in the mail. All that color and cuteness had me picturing my infant daughter in their latest styles in a [...]



Book Review: Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater

Grade: B-
Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater seems to be the new “it” book of the moment. Perfect for cuddling up on a cold winter’s night it tells a story we’ve all heard before now – angsty teenager with immature parents falls in love with a boy who isn’t all that he seems. But if the book [...]



DVD Review: MICKEY MOUSE CLUBHOUSE: Minnie’s Bow-Tique

Minnie Mouse is the star of the day in the new Walt Disney Studios DVD, MICKEY MOUSE CLUBHOUSE: MINNIE’S BOW-TIQUE, which was just released today.
This DVD features four Minnie-themed stories including one never-before-seen episode, Minnie’s Pajama Party which will air in April on Playhouse Disney. My son is a really big fan of Mickey Mouse [...]



Giveaway: Caress Evenly Gorgeous Beauty Bars

What kind of body wash do you use? Are you a loofah girl or do you prefer to use bar soap?
For the most part, I’ve always been a loofah girl myself. Most of my encounters with bar soap or “hotel soap” since that’s usually where I find myself using it have left me with [...]



Book Review: Get Financially Naked by Manisha Thakor and Sharon Kedar

Grade: B+
How open are you and your spouse when it comes to household finances? Do you discuss your money past, present and future openly?
What big expenses are you trying to save up for right now? Do you feel like you are on track or just crossing your fingers and hoping for the best?
I recently had [...]



Winners Circle: Would You Rather travel game

The winners have been chosen for the Would You Rather travel game. The lucky ladies were…

The winning comments were:
(45) beth shepherd January 13th, 2010 3:36 pm: “I love to play monopoly and yahtzee with my family”
(14) Diane January 12th, 2010 7:28 pm: “My favorite game to play with my family is scrabble.”
(87) Linda January 14th, [...]



Book Review: Splendor by Anna Godbersen

Grade: A+
Splendor by Anna Godbersen is the latest and final installment in what has been a highly addictive series in my life. I don’t consider myself a gossip fiend, although I know I have my moments, but reading about the lives of the Holland sisters, Penelope and Carolina has been exhilarating. I really enjoyed the [...]