One Discount (method) & One Freebie (Zagat Guide)
-For a limited time, method (one of my favorite companies!) is offering a “mid-summer salad kit” filled with a few of their best-selling cleaners at 20% off. You’ll get an all purpose spray, dish soap, hand wash and a soy candle, all for just $16! (They’re also offering 50% off shipping when you [...]
Interesting Links (Phthalate Ban/Cross-Nursing/Top Blogs)
July 31, 2008 by Kimberly · 3 Comments
-Recently, Congress agreed on an act to restrict phthalates from toys and children’s products. This ban (if not vetoed by the White House) would take effect in six months. Read about it in this msnbc article.
-There always seems to be some controversy or another in the parenting area. Recently, a BabyTalk article, [...]
In memory of Randy Pausch…DREAM!
July 31, 2008 by Kimberly · Leave a Comment
Back in May, I wrote a post called “A Final Farewell” – One of My “Good Cries”. It was about Dr. Randy Pausch, a college professor who was dying of pancreatic cancer. He had given a popular, inspiring lecture about living life to the full.
I was sad to learn that he [...]
Autobots, Roll Out
July 30, 2008 by Lesley · Leave a Comment
TRANSFORMERS CYBERTRON: THE ULTIMATE COLLECTION was released as a 7 discs set on July 22nd (SRP: $61.99). Below, Mom in the City member Lesley Thompson reviews the set.
Well, since Michael Bay’s “Transformers” came out last year, there has been a lot of buzz in my house. My husband, who grew up on the Transformers [...]
Parents
July 29, 2008 by Kimberly · Leave a Comment
The July issue of Parents magazine was especially great. (There’s still a few days left to pick it up if you like.) I especially liked the following three articles:
-Read Your Child’s Mind (page 44): This is a really informative article about focusing on your kid’s feelings as a major part of your parenting [...]
Mommy Has a Lovey
Okay, not really. I DO have a soft, fluffy towel that I won’t let anyone else in my home touch though. I’m even careful about not snagging it with my engagement ring. (Lately, I’ve noticed that I have snagged many of my towels by forgetting to take off or flip around [...]
Visiting “The Barbeque Capital of the World” (North Carolina)
July 28, 2008 by Kimberly · 4 Comments
When my husband and I take the kids away on vacation, I always look for three things…two for the kids (a children’s museum and a zoo) and one for me (the local food)! (My husband isn’t left out though…he already has in mind what he wants to do.)
From last Thursday until this morning, my [...]
Weight Loss Update: Mission Accomplished!
Earlier this year, in I Resolve to Make My Own Goals in 2008, I wrote about two personal goals that I had made this year (weight loss and learning to drive).
Yesterday, I did my body test on the Wii Fit. I was happy to see that since mid-May (when I first received the [...]
WALL.E! WALL.E! WALL.E!
July 24, 2008 by Kimberly · Leave a Comment
My son Michael is fascinated with WALL.E. When the movie opened, he went with his father and some friends. When he came back home, he taught his little brother to say “WALL.E!” like the robots in the movie and started talking about the Wall-E items that he wanted. I’m like, “maybe for [...]
Partying with Moey’s Music Party / Where’s Sean?!
July 23, 2008 by Kimberly · Leave a Comment
Yesterday, the boys and I met up with another mom friend and her daughter. We met up at the Sandbox Sing-along at Heckscher Playground (the largest playground in the Park). In this FREE series, Moey’s Music Party performs at various playgrounds on Tuesdays and Thursdays until August 14th.
The show was great. The [...]
