What Not To Buy For Christmas

12.14.09

I’m really annoyed this morning. Two things my daughter really wanted for the holidays were Zhu Zhu Pets and Paperoni. She got them both over the weekend for Hanukkah — and both turned out to be crap toys.

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NERF N-Strike is NOT a Holiday Strike Out

12.11.09

Today’s holiday gift recommendation is the Nerf N-Strike Elite for the Wii. This fast, classic, shooting arcade game allows you to attach your Wii controller to a NERF gun and have some crazy fun.

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Merry SITSmas, Happy SITSukkah

12.8.09

I write blogging tips for SITS every Saturday and I have to say this is one terrific group of women whose goal is share comment love and support. I’m really honored to be a part of the community. Today all the SITS girls are posting their holiday wishes and the site is giving away prizes every hour!

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Crunch, Pop, Hiss

12.6.09

Snow. It’s so peaceful and pretty. Until this happens…

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font color = crap

12.5.09

That kind of “crap” would get you detention (at a minimum) in any school. But I was thrilled that these homeschooled students were taking the next step, testing the limits and making a connection.

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Reflections on 2009 and Sims Holiday Gift Ideas

12.4.09

I can’t play Sims. I love it, but I can’t play it. Because before long I would probably lose my grip on reality and lock myself in the bathroom with my laptop. Like that time in college when I didn’t leave my boyfriend’s (now husband’s) dorm room for about 48 hours straight because I could not stop playing Tetris. I have a bit of an addictive personality when it comes to video games.

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Eleven Things I Love About You

11.26.09

Eleven years ago today, as my family sat waiting at the Thanksgiving dinner table, I was giving birth to my son. I couldn’t have been happier or more thankful.

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Printies Design Studio Giveaway

11.20.09

Printies Design Studio Kits are among this season’s hottest new toys. Kids access the online design studio and use the many design options to decorate and customize their Printie. Then you print your design on the Printies fabric sheets, tear along the perforated shape and stuff it to create a collectible stuffed toy.

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The Mom In The Mirror

11.18.09

I think a lot about how my children are a mirror of myself. I think this is one of the most profound things about being a parent. I have stood, slack-jawed and wide-eyed, looking at my son and thinking, “I do that. How can I help him NOT to act a certain way when I act that way all the time?” And I am at a loss.

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Peeling Back Emotional Layers With Onionhead

11.17.09

Onionhead offers tools to help kids and adults make friends with their feelings. Their goal is help everyone learn to “name, claim, tame and aim” their feelings. We’ve been trying out the Onionhead A-Z Magnet Set for the past few weeks and it’s been an enlightening experience.

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Smencils & Suess: Great Gifts For Your Preschooler

11.16.09

Two great gifts for your preschoolers are Smencils and Dr. Suess Classic Card Games set. Smencils give off a glorious scent as you color and they’re made from 100% recycled newspapers. And you can’t go wrong with the Memory Game, Crazy 8′s and Go Fish played with classic Dr. Suess characters.

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The Ten-Day Kick-It-Into-High-Gear Fitness Program

11.16.09

I know from experience that results are motivating, so today I’m starting a ten-day intense diet and exercise program. I need to feel more energetic and see some pounds drop off.

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Liv & Moxie: These Aint No Bratz

11.13.09

My next recommendation in my “12 Days of Christmas” series are two new lines of fashion dolls. Liv Dolls and Moxie Girlz are funky dolls with more frugal wardrobes, awesome hair, and cool accessories like bikes and scooters.

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Shutterfly Photo Book Giveaway – 12 Days Of Christmas

11.11.09

To kick off my new blog, I’ve got 12 days of giveaways and my personal recommendations for the holiday season. I’m kicking it off today with Shutterfly Photobooks.

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Scooby Doo: The Mystery Begins

9.15.09

I was leery of the new “Scooby-Doo: The Mystery Begins” movie because the previous live-action movies were horrible. But I sat down with the kids to watch and was pleasantly surprised.

Along with the movie release, there’s a new video game, Scooby-Doo! First Frights, and I’ve got three copies for the Wii to give away.

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Fresh Beat Band: Music, Action and Fun for Preschoolers

8.22.09

The Fresh Beat Band is Nickelodeon’s first live action show for preschoolers, meaning there are no puppets, no animation — just humans. “Our strategy was to launch them as a band first and get kids excited about the music,” said Teri Weiss, Senior Vice President of Production & Development for Nickelodeon Preschool Television. Nick started airing music videos by the band months ago, with no mention of a series. As the launch date got closer, the series was introduced.

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Universal Healthcare: The Slippery Slope

8.15.09

If “universal” (totalitarian?) healthcare is implemented, universal education, universal property management, and universal business regulation won’t be far behind.

I truly fear for our future.

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