February Giveaway: Angel Dear Animal Blankies
January 30, 2008 by Kimberly · Leave a Comment
Leshem Loft, www.leshemloft.com, is giving away 6 of the most popular animal blankies from Angel Dear. (Retail Value $90).
"These lovable, comforting fabric animals will sooth your little one (maybe even your big one too), while its design provides characters, for acting out animal sounds and funny animal stories. Perfect for playtime an easing your little [...]
February Giveaway: ‘Celebrating Around the World’
January 30, 2008 by Kimberly · Leave a Comment
In celebration of Barney’s 20th Anniversary, one mom will win an all-new DVD release, Celebrating Around the World.
This is a really good dvd. I (Kimberly) received a copy last Monday and my almost 4 year old son has watched it at least once every day since then. In the tape, Barney and a couple of kids travel around the world [...]
Special Offer: Braincandy
January 30, 2008 by Kimberly · Leave a Comment
"BRAINCANDY: Smart Stuff for Little Thinkers
Welcome to the world of Braincandy! Set against a “5 Senses” platform, Braincandy introduces a more organic approach to learning. Chock full of age-appropriate content for kids 6 months and up, this sweet simple recipe for fun includes silly “sense” puppets, animation and real kids exploring the world. To receive [...]
February Giveaway: A (Tooth) Fairy Tale
January 30, 2008 by Kimberly · Leave a Comment
One mom will win a family fun pass for four to Vital Theatre’s production of A (Tooth) Fairy Tale.
“A (Tooth) Fairy Tale
Book by Ben Winters
Music and Lyrics by Rick Hip-Flores
Saturdays and Sundays at 11AM and 1PM
January 19th – February 24th
Special Performances Jan. 21st, and Feb. 18th-22nd at 1PM
Tickets: $18
All performances are at Vital Theatre [...]
7 Favorite Things (February)
January 30, 2008 by Kimberly · Leave a Comment
Instead of highlighting products, I’m focusing on events that I’m looking forward to in February.
1. Library Lovers Month: I love books. I love free books. I love libraries.
2. Black History Month: I’m Black. I love learning about my history year-round. I love when the rest of the country joins in. (Don’t miss the network premiere [...]
Recommended Books
January 30, 2008 by Kimberly · Leave a Comment
Success Never Smelled So Sweet: How I Followed My Nose and Found My Passion by Lisa Price (President of Carol’s Daughter) and Hilary Beard was a great read. In the book, Ms. Price talks about her life from childhood to adulthood. While sharing about her family, finding herself and the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, she is [...]
Valentine’s Day Lingerie
January 30, 2008 by Kimberly · Leave a Comment
I’m not big on doing gift guides for every holiday. I do like passing on good finds though. I’m not a huge lingerie fan, but I (re)discovered recently that my husband likes it a lot. (Men are really visual!) So, I’m making more of an effort to stock up on some key pieces. I like Victoria’s [...]
Movie Review: ‘The Wheels on the Bus: Mango’s Big Dog Parade’
January 30, 2008 by Kimberly · Leave a Comment
The Wheels on the Bus: Mango’s Big Dog Parade is excellent! My older son wanted to watch it over and over. This is the latest DVD in The Wheels on the Bus series where Mango, Papaya, Coco and their friends ride around on the Bus.
Roger Daltrey of The Who is the voice of Argon, the wise dragon bus driver in this series.) [...]
NYC Restaurant Week
January 23, 2008 by Kimberly · Leave a Comment
New York Restaurant Week is one of the most popular events in the city. This year, the event takes place from January 21–25 and January 28–February 1. During this time, you can enjoy three-course fixed-price meal ($24.07 lunches, $35 dinners) at over 200 top restaurants.
My husband had the 21st off for MLK day, [...]
How to be Your Physical Best in 2008
January 16, 2008 by Kimberly · Leave a Comment
As the year begins, many of us are focusing on fitness. Fortunately, I was able to get some tips from Laura Miranda MPT, CSCS of NYC Adventure Boot Camp. (Their boot camp is for women of all ages and fitness level. It is a four week outdoor fitness program that includes fitness [...]
