Crayola is the BEST!

March 27, 2007 by Kimberly · 1 Comment 

Now that we have two sons, my husband and I divide and conquer when it comes to bath time.  I wash the baby in the kitchen sink (in a baby tub, of course) while my husband gives our toddler son baths in the bathroom tub.  Our older son loves bath time, but he’s been so attached [...]

April Giveaways

March 27, 2007 by Kimberly · Leave a Comment 

1. One mom will win a "Born Free" gift-pack including a twin pack of both the 5 oz and 9 oz bottles PLUS a Training Cup. http://www.newbornfree.com/

2. A hardcover copy of Wife in the Fast Lane and Notting Hell. Both are available at www.amazon.com.
To enter, simply send an email to contests@mominthecity.com with "Bottles" and/or "Books" [...]

7 Favorite Things for 2007 (April)

March 27, 2007 by Kimberly · Leave a Comment 

1. Kate’s Paperie: They have some of the prettiest paper and paper accessories that I have seen.  Recently, I needed to purchase a business card holder and found a really cute, unstuffy one on their site for only $9.95. http://www.katespaperie.com/

2. Mommy Track’d site:  My favorite part of  "The Working Mother’s Guide to Managed Chaos" is their Newsdesk [...]

Recommended Site

March 16, 2007 by Kimberly · Leave a Comment 

I visited the following sites and agree with this recommendation by MitC member, Gigi…
"I also wanted to tell you about this great website that I think could be a wonderful resource for all us parents out there. I’ve had the wonderful opportunity to regularly blog for Dr. Randy Cale, PhD, a licensed psychologist who has some really [...]

Snack Attack

March 15, 2007 by Kimberly · Leave a Comment 

For moms looking for healthier snack options, following are two products that I’ve sampled recently:
1. All Star Gourmet Popcorn Comets: Popcorn Comets (http://www.allstargourmet.com/) are 4 oz bags of air-popped organic popcorn in four flavors – Sweet & Salty (cinnamon, nutmeg, brown sugar, vanilla & sea salt); Spinach, Herb & Asiago; Hot & Spicy; and Sweet [...]

New York University Toddler Language and Literacy Study

March 8, 2007 by Kimberly · Leave a Comment 

In case anyone is interested…
"(We are) trying to connect with parents that have kids between the ages of 2.5-3.5 years old that are interested in participating in our study on language and literacy in kids 2.5-3.5 years old. The study is harmless,short and very fun, and will help us better understand the way language develops [...]

April Event: FREE Parenting Workshop at Scholastic

March 8, 2007 by Kimberly · Leave a Comment 

This workshop will be on April 11 at 5:30 p.m. at the Scholastic headquarters in SoHo.  There will be great information, wine & cheese, personal shopping sessions with the experts, a 20% off discount at the store, and a FREE gift bag!  Seating is limited, so please RSVP by 4/2.
Please "cc" Kimberly (kcoleman@mominthecity.com) when you RSVP [...]

FREE Advanced Screening of “Knocked Up”

March 8, 2007 by Kimberly · Leave a Comment 

WE ARE NO LONGER TAKING REQUESTS FOR THIS EVENT 
Universal Pictures is doing an advanced screening on March 14th for their upcoming film, "Knocked Up" (http://www.knockedupmovie.com/).  They are making it a special event for parents (especially new and expecting moms and dads)!
"Mom in the City" has been given 25 tickets for its membership.  Each ticket admits two [...]