I was cruising Facebook this morning and checking out some of the videos my friends had posted. Among a wide variety of clips, from adorable kids singing Christmas carols to wacky videos of people flushing random food stuffs down their toilets, there was a heartwarming clip that exemplified the power … [Read more...]
Elephant Rescue Video Sheds Perspective on Friendship and Motherhood
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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...]
Cultural Fun: Exposing Children to Different Languages
August 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment
When I was growing up, I was always curious about different languages. My dad was fluent in Spanish, and we had family friends who communicated through sign language. Listening and watching my dad and our friends talk was always interesting to me, so I like to expose my children to different programs, … [Read more...]
I’m Not a Happy Banana…But My Kids Are
May 20, 2011 By Leave a Comment
I love YouTube. I visit it often to find cool videos and how-tos. Most of the time my hunts are solo endeavors, because my kids generally don't enjoy videos about mod podging peanutbutter jars. This morning, however, I was backed into a corner when my two younger sons started crying because they wanted … [Read more...]
Simple Songs on YouTube
March 18, 2011 By Leave a Comment
I often look for great videos for my children, and YouTube suggested that I check out the Super Simple Songs channel. I'm always up for some cute goodies for my kids, so I gave it a go. I was pleasantly surprised by the videos they offered. They're just as the title suggests, simple songs, like "Five … [Read more...]
Borders Coupon: Buy 1, Get 1 50% Off Sesame Street Titles
March 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment
One of the very first shows I ever watched on TV was "Sesame Street." I was so captivated by those colorful, talking creatures, and it was the perfect start to my television viewing career. Big Bird and the rest of the Sesame Street gang were not only fun and entertaining, but also very educational. … [Read more...]
In Honor of Presidents Day…
February 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment
When I was a teenager, Bill Clinton was the man in charge. While scandal rocked the White House, it was hard to deny the guy had a natural charisma and his face lent itself well to cartoons. And not just political cartoons. His mug occasionally would show up in a popular, Warner Bros. cartoon of the … [Read more...]
Baby Einstein Refund
November 2, 2009 By 1 Comment
As you have probably already heard, Disney is offering refunds or DVD upgrades for Baby Einstein videos purchased between June 5, 2004 and September 4, 2009. Why? Apparently many parents felt they were being led to believe that Baby Einstein videos were educational when in fact, they are not. But really, … [Read more...]
Father Involvement PSA: Awesome
April 13, 2009 By 2 Comments
This commercial makes me smile from ear to ear every time I see it. I love the grandma's face in the beginning like "Say what?" LOL! [youtube 9A2Ap3DyvLg] … [Read more...]
The Mom Song
February 12, 2009 By Leave a Comment
This is pretty cute..and so TRUE of motherhood! Enjoy! [youtube ESe-AysF9mw] … [Read more...]
