The 7 year old
Celebrate 15 Years of Build-A-Bear with ‘Friends Count’!
My friends at Build-A-Bear Workshop are celebrating 15 years of making friends! During the last 15 years, they have shared over 100 million furry friends with us---how time flies! Read More »
Video: How to Create a Kid Friendly Dream Board with your Child
Today marks the celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr., and his 'Dream' of all of us co-exisiting in society as equals and as one. It's important for me to help instill dreams and goals for my children, so they grow ... Read More »
If I Could Do it all Again, I Would Homeschool
Homeschooling was never an option for me all of those years ago because I had to go out and make money. I wasn't married, so there wasn't another income to depend on. Read More »
Happy Holiday Gift Card Giveaway from Build-A-Bear Workshop
As you may have read previously on my blog, I am a big fan of Build-A-Bear Workshop---and so is my 7 year old daughter. There is nothing like seeing her face every time we go into their store to make ... Read More »
OPI Muppettes Mini Lacquer Review: Excuse Moi! & Warm & Fozzie
I love purchasing OPI's mini lacquers, especially since it gives me the opportunity to try several colors from a collection without spending a fortune buying each color Read More »
You’re a Firework (Video of my 7 yr old dancing)
Since I had my trusty Xoom with me, I used it to record their dance routine. The result is a crisp video that has great sound and video quality Read More »
Leaping for a LeapFrog Party: You Are Invited
Later this week, my 7 year old daughter and I will be hosting a few friends over for a Leapfrog Party. We will be introducing several Leapfrog toys to our guests including the LeadPad, which is a tablet for kids, ... Read More »
Behold My Wallet: An American Girl Store is Coming to St. Louis
This past August, I took my daughter to the amazing American Girl Place on Chicago's Magnificent Mall in the Water Tower. We were given a full tour by Koko, the store manager, and my daughter picked out her very first ... Read More »
I Am a Bad Mother Because…
In fact, I am sure that because I let my daughter constantly stay up past her bedtime at least 3 out of 5 days of the week, will give a reason for many of you to call DCFS on me Read More »
Fooz Kids: A Safe & Fun Online Portal for the Family
Fooz Kids is an interactive portal online just for kids. Within the application, you and your child have tons of options to both play and learn. Read More »
My Obligatory First Day of School Blog Post, Stains & All
Yes, today marks the first day of school for the Cubicle brood. My spacers, 7 yr old 2nd grader and 17 yr old senior are back at school after two months of being on summer break. Read More »
Is Your Baby Soft & Precious? Enter the Precious Expressions Photo Contest
Soft & Precious is also holding a Precious Expressions photo contest in which you can enter by sending in a photo of your soft and precious baby. A winner is chosen monthly and will win $100 Babies 'R Us gift ... Read More »
Sponsored: What is the Sprite Spark Parks Project?
As a mother of two, I understand the importance of my kids being active in order for them to be physically fit and healthy. Video games, television, and computers have become a mainstay in most of our homes, but there ... Read More »
“Mommy, What Is Earth Day?”
I am very impressed that my daughter, already at a young age, is concerned about the earth and our effects on it. She has been busy going around our home and adding items to our recycle bin, turning off the ... Read More »
What to do when your child thinks you are no longer cool
My soon to be 17 year old son hasn't thought I was cool for years---his hormones and propensity to blame me for everything wrong in the world has brought my cool factor down for some time. But my 7 year ... Read More »
