Anyone who has kids knows that the refrigerator can get pretty loaded down with various leftovers and other items which never again see the light of day. You know—that leftover meatloaf from last week that your hubby was planning to take to work, or even the Power Ranger that somehow made his way to … [Read more...]
Fun Facts for Kids: Celebrating National Squirrel Awareness Month
October 25, 2011 By 1 Comment
When I was going through complications during my first pregnancy, I was prescribed bed rest. The first day or so, I spent laying on my side watching TV. There's only so much daytime programming a gal can take, so I often found myself looking out the window of our third story bedroom and watching the … [Read more...]
Girls’ Lingerie Line and ‘Too Pretty to do Homework’ T-Shirt Have Retailers Under Fire
September 1, 2011 By Leave a Comment
A couple of weeks ago, outrage swept the Internet after a photo spread from French fashion label Jours Apres Lunes caught the public eye. Why the negative attention and looks of disgust? The pictures under scrutiny are for the line's latest "contribution" to children's fashion: lingerie for girls between … [Read more...]
Family Entertainment: The Muppets Are Back
August 24, 2011 By Leave a Comment
I loved watching The Muppet Show while I was growing up, and there's no doubt that my kids share my appreciation for Jim Henson's legacy. We've got a whole collection of Muppet movies, and as more become available, we'll certainly add them, too. I once read that Jim Henson didn't dream that his puppets … [Read more...]
Pottermore Announcement: The New Harry Potter is Almost Here
June 22, 2011 By Leave a Comment
June has been a month of Harry Potter mania as the trailer for the final film was released, and J.K. Rowling created a web buzz with Pottermore.com. The website has nothing on it, but a "coming soon" announcement and some owls. Clicking on the owls will take you to a YouTube video that is a countdown … [Read more...]
Huggies Helps Moms Make Their Inventions Into Realities
June 8, 2011 By 1 Comment
Have you ever had a brilliant-beyond-brilliant-idea that would make motherhood just a little bit, or a whole lot, easier? It takes more than just an awesome idea to get your business off the ground. Generally, it takes a whole mess of moola, too. Huggies diapers brand is currently holding a contest … [Read more...]
Teacher Embarrasses Student With Note Home
March 9, 2011 By Leave a Comment
A Miami-Dade teacher at W.J. Bryan Elementary School is in some hot water with a student's mom after stapling a disciplinary note to his shirt. The boy received the note for talking in class. She claims that her choice to attach the note to his shirt was based on suspicions that, in the past, the … [Read more...]
Happy Groundhog’s Day! And Phil Says…
February 2, 2011 By Leave a Comment
While many folks in the U.S. were taking advantage of today's predicted snow day, one furry celeb was hard at work. Everyone's favorite forecaster, Punxsutawney Phil, was called upon to serve his yearly duty of predicting whether or not we could expect an early spring or six more grueling weeks of winter. After … [Read more...]
Victor Perez Stops Kidnapper and Saves Girl
October 6, 2010 By 1 Comment
Yesterday, 29-year-old, Victor Perez, became a hero. After watching news about an abducted 8-year-old girl, Perez was personally moved by the situation, because he has two children of his own. While he was standing outside of his Fresno home, chatting with his cousin, he saw a truck that matched … [Read more...]
Trio of Minors Take Flight Without Consent
August 18, 2010 By 3 Comments
Ever want to just get in a plane and go? Three Florida children, ages 15, 13 and 11, did just that. Without the knowledge or consent of their parents Bridget Brown, her younger brother Kodie and her friend, Bobby Nolan III, decided to beat summer boredom by taking a little trip. They grabbed Bridget’s … [Read more...]
