He’s Home

April 5, 2012

There was some confusion at the airport but nonetheless I got to hug my favorite boy for the first time in 14 months.  He is now on his was to Las Vegas to see Portugal. The. Man. perform but he will be home again for Easter dinner.

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The HUB Isn’t Just For Kids

April 4, 2012

The Hub Network plays lots of great kids shows during the day, My Little Pony, Transformers and Aquabats to name a few.  But when the lights go down and the kiddies are in bed.  It is flashback time for parents and grandparents. Anyone remember Sabrina the Teenage Witch?  How about Mork and Mindy?  I loved [...]

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FREE ICE CREAM

April 3, 2012

I am going to get a taste of Chocolate Therapy.  I don’t think I can handle more than just a taste.

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Dancing With the Stars – Season 14 Episode 3 Recap

April 2, 2012

I went to tonight’s taping with some friends of mine.  It was as usual (I have gone before) a wonderful experience.  I cannot express how much fun it is to attend a TV taping, if you live in the Los Angeles or New York area you must go at least once and if you travel [...]

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Sid the Science Kid Rock & Roll Easter

April 2, 2012

Sid has a new episode airing tomorrow on your local PBS Station. It’s springtime and that means it’s time to hunt for Easter eggs in the backyard.  Explorer Sid searches under every bush and behind every tree, and he finds all the eggs Mom and Dad have hidden.  But wait, he also found…a big shiny [...]

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People Like Us

April 1, 2012

I am looking forward to this one! From DreamWorks Pictures comes “People Like Us,” a drama/comedy about family, inspired by true events, starring Chris Pine (“Star Trek”) as Sam, a twenty-something, fast-talking salesman, whose latest deal collapses on the day he learns that his father has suddenly died. Against his wishes, Sam is called home, [...]

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Four Fast and Easy Earring Making Ideas

March 31, 2012

I am so not crafty in the least, but I have always had an interest in other’s abilities to make their own jewelry.  In this economy when you just can’t afford to go out and buy some new pieces my friends at Beads Barn have written this compensated guest post to help you make your [...]

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Together Counts

March 30, 2012

Together Counts is a nationwide program inspiring active and healthy living. The principle behind their program is Energy Balance, which means balancing the calories we consume with the calories we burn.  What a concept. It’s a first-of-its kind coalition that brings together more than 195 retailers, food and beverage manufacturers, restaurants, sporting goods and insurance [...]

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Sea Otter Pup

March 30, 2012

I received an email from the Long Beach Aquarium that they have a new family member.   From the Long Beach Aquarium website: Earlier this month the Aquarium of the Pacific welcomed a baby sea otter pup. The pup is a female that was found separated from her mother in Northern California. Sea otters rescued [...]

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Mirror Mirror

March 29, 2012

We all know I am the fairest one of all, but for argument’s sake let’s go with Snow White. The new movie by Relativity Media focus’ more on the Grimm Fairy Tale than the Disney Cartoon.  But not so much on the Grimm that it is still appealing to family audiences. I was able to [...]

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