Is it the romance in the air? The flowers, the chocolate, or Cupid’s arrow? Is the red hearts that cover every gift shop and every market? Or is it simply because it is a holiday that is all about L-O-V-E?
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 up knowing that with hard work and determination, anything can be in their reach.
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 American Girl doll who she promptly named Lola.
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.
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.
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.
5 Back to School Shopping Saving Tips to Ease Your Wallet
This is the time of year where most of us parents rejoice—school is almost back in session (or already in session depending on the school district) and the kiddies will be back in school and away from the house most of the day.
First Lady Michelle Obama shows us how to move (video)
By now, many of you have already seen the video of Michelle Obama dancing to Beyonce’s ‘Move Your Body’ with a group of school kids on Tuesday.
Nickelodeon 2011 Kids’ Choice Awards Red Carpet Pics
Saturday’s award show didn’t disappoint and the red carpet (or orange carpet for that matter) was popping with celebs, young and old. Check out a few pictures below:
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 old daughter is a little different.
Mom-isms: Being Good To Yourself So You Can Be Good to Others
For those of you reading who are mothers, you indeed know the true meaning of sacrifice—when it comes to giving, moms are usually the ones who extend more love, time, and energy to our children and families.
The Seven Year Baby Itch
It comes in spurts—I will be watching television and see a precious baby which makes me ooh and aww. Or I will sit and remember how my son used to scoot on the floor before he started walking or how my daughter couldn’t go anywhere without people fawning over her in her stroller.