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Puffy Eyes Be Gone!

They say the eyes are windows to our souls… my soul must be older than my body! Whether it’s from the sleepless nights or constant allergies I think one of our first body parts to show symptoms of “getting older” … Read more

Fun Trivia for Disney’s The Sword in the Stone

For true admirers and fans of Walt Disney, The Sword in the Stone holds a special place as it was the last animated masterpiece whose release Walt Disney lived to see. Although Walt Disney never knew it, he himself was character designer Bill … Read more

Toddler Shreds the Gnar with the Help of Whistler Ski School

Each year in March, our family takes an annual trip to Whistler Blackcomb in British Columbia, Canada. In March of 2009, Ben and I took our annual ski vacation and in November 2009 our son Whistler was born…you do the … Read more

Disney's "MUPPETS MOST WANTED" - (Pictured) NADYA (Tina Fey). ©2013 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Photo by: Jay Maidment

Muppets Most Wanted List: Trailer and Photo Teasers are Here!

So rarely do targeted ads actually make sense to me, but as I sat on Facebook in my pajamas donned with the faces of Kermit, Miss Piggy, Animal, and Gonzo, an ad for the Muppets appeared. Finally, the internet understands … Read more

Nymphs and Demigods, Get your Swords!

Percy Jackson (played by Logan Lerman) is back in Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters. The son of Poseidon’s friends demigoddess Annabeth (Alexandria Daddario) and satyr Grover (Brandon T. Jackson) continue their training at Camp Half-Blood and support Percy in his … Read more

A Reason to Look Forward to Monday: The VTech InnoTab 3S

Summer is flying by all too quickly. Just two short months ago I was talking about how to beat summer brain drain with my preschooler using the VTech InnoTab 2S. Maddilyn loved it because it was packed with features that make … Read more

7 Incredible Uses for Apple Cider Vinegar

Last year I hosted a party featuring natural and organic products for the home and for the most part loved the products. Until the the day the skin was burnt from my nostrils when the oven safe, natural cleaner filled my house … Read more

10 Fun and Functional Beach Wedding Favors

Wedding Favors are traditionally small tokens of gratitude and rememberance for your guest. A way to thank them for being a part of your special day. What I love about these 10 Beach Wedding Favors is that they’re both fun … Read more

An Outdoor Sensory Learning Activity For Toddlers

From the moment our children are born, they begin to learn from us. We teach them to crawl, to walk, and to talk. As they get older and become increasingly aware of the world around them, they enter the famous … Read more

diy family memories lunchbox made with zink happy printer

ZINK hAppy Project: DIY Family Memories Lunch Box

So there’s this cool new device that I’ve been keeping under wraps for a few months now. Well the day has finally come where I can spill the beans and give you a glimpse at the new gadget that has … Read more

Robin Hood Disney: 25 Trivia Questions for Fans

Even some of the biggest fans of the Robin Hood Disney movie classic may not know the answers to these 25 trivia questions. How many do you know? I can remember watching this movie over and over again in the … Read more

Toddlers and Technology: Embrace or Reject?

I was asked to write an article about early childhood technology in 2012 and it was originally published here. I am re-posting it below and welcome your thoughts and opinions. Introducing technology to children at an early age seems to be a hot topic … Read more