The Many Benefits of Video Games By Guest Contributor Jennifer Comet Wagner Are you surprised to learn that video games have benefits? Maybe not. You might have heard about some hand-eye coordination or seen a few educational video games. That is barely the tip of the iceberg. Video games can provide a variety of important benefits [...]
This week, I had the pleasure of attending a Pampers (my favorite diaper choice when my daughter was a baby) event at Kidville. Pampers has partnered with two-time Olympic Games Gold Medalist and Team USA Hopeful Kerri Walsh to celebrate every baby’s unique spirit of play and P&G’s sponsorship of the upcoming London 2012 Olympic Games. [...]
Years ago, the late Steve Jobs gave a commencement speech “You Have to Find What You Love,” which without a doubt is one of the most inspirational speeches you will ever hear. I thought of his inspiring speech last weekend, when I surprised my daughter with the news that I had enrolled her in swimming [...]
Having The Avengers Themed Party – then here is a The Avengers Cookie Recipe to make your party complete. And if you need ideas, click here for 7 Tips on Having The Avengers themed party. The Avengers Cookies Recipe 1. Whip up a batch of your favorite sugar cookie recipe and use a cookie [...]
New York is famous for it’s street art and you never know where you will find it. I found these “elephants” on a wall while walking in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
This week, I had the pleasure of attending a Pampers (my favorite diaper choice when my daughter was a baby) event at Kidville. Pampers has partnered with two-time Olympic Games Gold Medalist and Team USA Hopeful Kerri Walsh to celebrate every baby’s unique spirit of play and P&G’s sponsorship of the upcoming London 2012 Olympic Games. [...]
Years ago, the late Steve Jobs gave a commencement speech “You Have to Find What You Love,” which without a doubt is one of the most inspirational speeches you will ever hear. I thought of his inspiring speech last weekend, when I surprised my daughter with the news that I had enrolled her in swimming [...]
Recently, I filmed a Public Service Announcement for R Baby Foundation. Good friend and blogger, Rebecca Levey (www.kidzvuz.com ) reached out and asked if I would participate in the PSA as well as attend the R Baby Food and Wine Gala (more to come on that one.) Of course, I said yes as a favor but [...]
The World Trade Center reached a milestone this week and is now taller than the Empire State Building. All I can say is about damn time. I took this photo across the river in the Brooklyn Bridge Park and took some liberties by making it interesting with picmonkey.com.
DISNEY & WORLD-RENOWNED SHOE DESIGNER CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN COME TOGETHER TO CELEBRATE THE MAGIC BEHIND ONE OF THE GREATEST FAIRYTALES OF ALL TIME…CINDERELLA
Times Square is always full of wildly dressed characters like the Naked Cowboy, sky high billboards and god only knows what so why be surprised at a shocking pink SUV Limo the size of Montana. Only in New York!
Adoption and the Family Conference - For over 28 years, Ametz Adoption Program of the Jewish Child Care Association has been helping singles and couples of all religious and cultural backgrounds pursue domestic and international adoptions. The annual Adoption and the Family Conference is the highlight of the year, when Ametz showcases its programs, collaborations, and resources throughout the adoption community. [...]
Recently, I had the pleasure of meeting Hugh Jackman in a roundtable with other members of the press and was lucky enough to get a question in. Rather than ask about his latest starring role as a washed up fighter in Real Steel (if you haven’t seen it, I highly recommend it, as a must [...]
For the record, I am not a Lesbian. This reminds of a scene from Four Weddings and A Funeral (if you haven’t seen it, rent it, truly funny) that best explains my situation. A wedding guest, Mrs. Beaumont asks Fiona (Kristen Scott Thomas) during one of the weddings scenes, if she was a Lesbian. Fiona: [...]
Where are you from? Where’s your father? How come you don’t look like your mom? Why didn’t your mom want you? Did it cost a lot of money to adopt you? Is she really adopted? Is her dad tall ? These are just some of the awkward questions that have come up and most likely [...]
Spence- Chapin is a well-know adoption agency in New York City and throughout the country. While I worked with Adoption Arc in Philadelphia, Spence-Chapin is also known for offering parents post -adoption workshops. As any adoptive parent knows, adopting is an on-going developmental and learning process that doesn’t stop once you bring your child home. [...]
Becoming a mother has been one of the great joys of my life and I would never trade my life for the life before I adopted my daughter. However, it was a long journey to that fateful day that I received the phone call that would change my life forever. In addition to the long [...]
I am sure I am no different than most moms. It’s a constant barrage of this that and the other but lately I have felt for a lack of a better work, disorganized. Yes, I have felt disorganized in the past but this is different. I literally at the end of the week, look back [...]
Right before the Thanksgiving break, the New York City schools held parent teacher conferences. Over the years, I have looked on parent teacher conferences with a tad bit of trepidation. I certainly never expect to hear anything but positive things which I do. That said, no one is perfect and everyone and I mean everyone [...]
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 is on track to be one of the highest grossing movies of all time (And it is fantastic by the way.) My daughter will not be going to see it for three reasons, she has only see the first movie, I think it’s inappropriate for an 8 [...]
Super Bowl losers don’t get to go to Disney World only the winners and sure it’s nice to be nominated, but we only remember Oscar winners And why? Because life is full of disappointments and someone has to lose. In theory, it’s nice that no one wants to hurt a six year old’s feelings. hence [...]
Once there was a chair (click here to read the history of the chair) that kept me up at night because it was filled with papers, magazines and god knows what and now it has been turned into a fort for an eight year old girl. I sucked it up, took a weekend and [...]
Stephen King has Christine and I have the Chair. No, my living room chair is not possessed but I feel it has possessed me and is slowly driving me nuts. Yes, a chair, this chair. This simple pull out chair from Target. Can you believe it’s from Target? Of course, you can’t believe it because [...]
This week, I interviewed best selling singing artist Monica. Yes, Monica who has sold more than 20 million songs worldwide and has you recall hit it big with hits such as her duet with Brandy, “The Boy is Mine,” “Don’t Take it Personal,” “Angel of Mine,” and many more. This week, her latest CD, “New [...]
2011 was a good year for celebrity interviews. For the record, I pinch myself everytime, I get invited to one of these events.
Recently, I met up with Ivanka Trump, businesswoman, retail estate heiress and new mom to talk about her support for Cookies for Kids’ Cancer™, baking, working mom guilt and her favorite clothes for her daughter Arabella Rose. Ivanka hosted a cookie exchange event at Trump Tower in Manhattan to support Cookies for Kids’ Cancer, a non-profit [...]
Recently, I had the pleasure of meeting Hugh Jackman in a roundtable with other members of the press and was lucky enough to get a question in. Rather than ask about his latest starring role as a washed up fighter in Real Steel (if you haven’t seen it, I highly recommend it, as a must [...]
Actress, Comedienne, Author, Talk Show Host, Friend, Wife and Mom, Sherri Shepherd wears a lot of hats but you can add, funny and honest interviewee. Recently, I had the pleasure of interviewing Sherri and as much I wanted to believe she would be the typical celebrity interview (boring), her interviewing style is pretty much what [...]
Who doesn’t want to meet Hugh Jackman? I had the opportunity to be part of roundtable interview for the star of Reel Steel. Let me say that he is as handsome, funny, down to earth as he appears as he does on television interviews. And open, I was amazed at comfortable he felt answering questions [...]
Like most families, we are pasta eaters and not just once a week but probably two or three times a week. And one of our favorite meals is spaghetti with tomato sauce. To that end, I am always trying new sauces from nationally known jarred brands to fancy famous chef branded sauces.
Looking for cool technology things to do but don’t want to pay a lot to do it, then head to the Sony Wonder Technology Lab located at the Sony Plaza Atrium (550 Madison Avenue.)
Recently, I filmed a Public Service Announcement for R Baby Foundation. Good friend and blogger, Rebecca Levey (www.kidzvuz.com ) reached out and asked if I would participate in the PSA as well as attend the R Baby Food and Wine Gala (more to come on that one.) Of course, I said yes as a favor but [...]
Two-time Tony Award® winner Matthew Broderick (The Producers) and three-time Tony® nominee Kelli O’Hara (South Pacific) star in a madcap tale of bootleggers, chorus girls, playboys and politicians set loose in a glorious Long Island mansion in the rip-roaring 1920s. This brand-new musical features a treasure trove of George and Ira Gershwin’s most beloved, instantly [...]
If you are expecting another child or have a friend or family member who is expecting, then don’t miss The Mamas Network Second Annual Mamas Expo, the premiere parenting event featuring products and services from all the boroughs. The Mamas Expo event provides the best resources, experts, and shopping experiences under one roof for the ultimate Family [...]
While at the Disney’s Social Media Moms Conference (#Disneysmmoms), I had the pleasure of previewing the newest Disney World property, Art of Animation Resort. The family suites at the resort are designed after Disney movie favorites, Finding Nemo, Cars, The Lion King, and The Little Mermaid. I actually had the opportunity to check out the Finding Nemo [...]
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Blip Squinkies Marvel Universe (Series 1) features 12 characters (including Thor, Captain America, and Ironman from the Avengers) from Marvel Universe. Squinkies are squishy, squashy 1″ collectible figures that come in their very own bubble container. Boys can collect, trade and battle their squinkies. Collect them all. Squinkies – the hottest toy around. This is a [...]
The Lion King Diamond Edition Blu-Ray/DVD – The Lion King is one of the most popular movies in the last twenty years and will continue to delight kids of all ages for many years to come. Embark on an extraordinary coming-of-age adventure as Simba, a lion cub who cannot wait to be king, searches for [...]
Bring your toy cars anywhere! The ZipBin® Full Throttle™ Street Racer Bring Along Backpack not only holds car collections, but unzips into a car Playmat for miles of entertainment with soft sides and adjustable straps. Playset includes one sporty, die-cast car. Wipe-clean surface with damp cloth. Have fun and decorate your room with all Neat-Oh!® [...]
We eat a lot of pasta, probably 2-3 times a week. And while I love the simplicity of making all types of pasta, the one thing I hate is having to pour the pasta out into a strainer. It seems like such a simple thing but I don’t like doing it for two reasons, it [...]
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On a recent visit to my local Children’s Place, viewing the 2012 Spring Line for girl’s reminded me of a summer in Miami. Filled with lots of pinks, ocean blue and turquoise was infused throughout the line, I so felt like booking a flight to Miami and sitting by the pool at the Fontainebleau Hotel. [...]
MARVEL’S THE AVENGERS broke box office history this weekend making $207.4 million during its 3-day opening weekend in the United States and I can’t wait to see it. This means that kids and adults will be wanting to throw The Avengers themed parties. Here are 7 Tips on How to Have The Avengers Themed Party: [...]
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This week, I previewed the Fall line of scarves and wraps from Fraas. What I always like about the Fraas line of scarves (and gloves is the variety of distinctive styles they offer. Here are four looks that stood out from the upcoming Fall line. Top (left to right) Navajo Toggle Ruana and Fur [...]
This week, I am in Orlando, the happiest place on earth for the Disney Social Media Moms conference. Today is filled with amazing speakers of which I just met Ramon DeLeon from Domino’s Pizza Chicago. All I can say is if I go Chicago I will be ordering Domino’s from him. Talk about a social [...]
Browsing through the latest The Duane Reader, I was thrilled to see what they had to offer. And why? Because we are off to Disney World this week for the #DisneySocialMediaMoms conference and like every trip we go on, I am especially diligent about ensuring we have lots of snacks; for the airport, for the plane and [...]
