Last week, I was invited to NYC to take part in Bobbi Brown’s Long-Wear Makeup Challenge.   Typically, the words “makeup” and “challenge” refer to me applying lip-gloss at a stoplight or trying to make myself look […]

We absolutely love the amazing gift bags from Jewels & Pinstripes.  They are chock-a-block full of great stuff, and since we “regular” moms don’t get the red carpet treatment and celebrity perks, we’re […]

A couple of years ago, unbeknownst to me, my oldest son set up our video camera on top of an armoire in our living room in an effort to catch Santa in the act.  He had been on the fence about Santa’s existence, his belief still hanging by a thread with the explanation “you and [...]

Here’s the mommy math:  three active, athletic kids plus two extremely involved and enthusiastically encouraging parents multiplied by lots of sporting events throughout the year equals a whole bunch of time on the sidelines.  Yep, insert appropriate soccer mom cliché here.  I relish the moniker, along with a full mini van trunk that’s…[Read more]

There are few things more universally fascinating to kids than monsters. Since the dawn of time, children all over the world have been captivated by stories about bogeymen, vampires, mummies, and all manner of unnamed beasties who traditionally live in closets and under beds. Which of us hasn’t at one time in our lives taken a [...]

We’re so happy to see our old friends Bear and Mouse back again, but we’re sorry to see that dear, old, curmudgeonly bear has come down with a nasty cold. Good thing that Mouse is still as bright-eyed, cheerful, and persistent as ever. If you and your children haven’t yet met Bear and Mouse, you are [...]

Hopefully, you’ve each been blessed by a show of support in a time of need.  For some, it may have been as simple as a loving friend dropping off a hot meal upon your arrival home from the hospital with a newborn.  For others, particularly those who have faced trauma, grief, and unspeakable loss, that support [...]

Our friends at BabyFans are giving away a $150 gift certificate good towards anything and everything on their fantastic site.  Leave a comment below to be entered to win, but hurry, this contest is only open for 24 hours.  We’ll be choosing a winner at random at midnight on Friday, June 17th – just in time for [...]

When Todd Wilson first came up with the idea for BabyFans back in 2000, he had no idea of the heart-wrenching journey that lay in store for him and his wife, Stacey. Today – eleven years after that initial spark of an idea and six years after the company’s official launch – their amazing story has a [...]

Parents will do almost anything to get the kids to bed. We have elaborate routines, go-to bribes, and the standard threats and cajoling. There’s no question, however, that the most successful tactics are the ones that make bedtime a fun event for the kids. Personally, I’m more of a snuggles-and-stories kind of mom. My daughter, however, [...]

Sorry!  This Giveaway is now closed. Each child is as unique as a snowflake – a treasure to cherish. Today’s giveaway is for a lovely jewelry item that gives that sentiment a beautiful form in the shape of a customized keepsake. We’re offering 50 moms a Gift Certificate for Prairie Creations Priceless Prints® pendant charm (a $69.99 value). [...]

Being a mom is hard work and it takes its toll on a girl’s beauty regime. What beauty regime, you say? Exactly – point made. Every mom needs a little pampering once in a while, and today’s giveaway is all about that. You’ll feel like a princess or a movie star or a princess movie star, [...]

Sorry!  This Giveaway is now closed. Sometimes, all you need is the perfect accessory and you can overlook the sleep-deprived glaze in your eyes or the spit up on your shirt. Today’s giveaway is just the thing – some uber-hip accessories from Twisted Silver Jewelry . Three lucky winners will receive a set of XO  earrings and snap bracelets (an [...]

Military moms know that absence definitely does make the heart grow fonder … and ache quite a bit as well while loved one are away. Today’s giveaway is for a beautiful reminder about how close we hold our loved ones. One lucky winner will receive a personalized necklace courtesy of Zoolu! in one of the eleven designs featured [...]

Sorry!  This Giveaway is now closed. We covet baby gear that’s fun and functional and this super-cool foldable high chair fits the bill.  Brought to you courtesy of the great folks at  Zoolu! who take special pride in making the lives of military families easier by shipping all of their great products to military families stationed abroad.   [...]

Sorry!  This Giveaway is now closed. Who says “mom jewelry” has to be dowdy or dated? Today’s giveaway is for a $50 gift certificate for a very stylish and hip mom pendant from Posh Mommy Jewelry . Each piece is customized to capture the names and birthstones of your kids in a fashionable pendant that you’ll be proud [...]

Sorry!  This Giveaway is now closed. Every mom wants the best for her family, and for many of us that means finding awesome organic, all -natural, and environmentally safe products. Today’s giveaway has all that and more. These are products you can feel good about!

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Sorry!  This Giveaway is now closed. They say that scent is one of the strongest senses when it comes to triggering memories and feelings. Aromatherapy has boomed over the past few years and people are learning to use different essences to improve moods and bring calm. We don’t know if these goodies from Gold Canyon can work [...]