In Case You Missed It…
January 23, 2009 by Kimberly · Leave a Comment
Great Cause
-Share Our Strength is holding an “Operation No Kid Hungry” campaign. AT&T will be matching the first $100,000 in text donations to the program.
Giveaways
-Painter Mommy is holding a “Valentine’s Day Giveaway Bash” where she is giving away 14 prizes (including a travel voucher for a 5 day / 4 night Mexico [...]
Have You Noticed Anything Different Around Here?
January 22, 2009 by Kimberly · 2 Comments
I hope so! Jo-Lynne from DCR Design and Cathy from Desperately Seeking WordPress have done a great job (I think!) of sprucing up the site.
If you’re looking for someone to do your blog header, I recommend Jo-Lynne. She is very creative, even though she was limited in what she could do for my [...]
Dear Edwina (Review)
January 22, 2009 by Atireme · Leave a Comment
The off-Broadway kids’ musical sensation, Dear Edwina (from the creators of Theatreworks USA’s popular production of Junie B. Jones) is playing at the DR2 Theatre in Union Square through April 19th.
(FYI: Dear Edwina is also a great idea for birthday parties. Groups of 10 or more pay only $29 for individual tickets (regular price [...]
Transformers Energon: The Ultimate Collection (Review)
January 22, 2009 by Lesley · Leave a Comment
Transformers Energon: The Ultimate Collection is available on DVD from Paramount Home Entertainment in a 7 disc box set (Price: $61.99).
You get hours and hours of great story lines and of course some mighty epic battles. The Decepticons are trying to win control of the Energon, the primary fuel source of the Transformers, so they [...]
Thank You Former President Bush (Seriously!)
January 21, 2009 by Kimberly · 13 Comments
I’m a huge fan of thank you notes/cards/etc. Here’s what I would write to former President George Bush:
“Thank you so much for your service to our country for the last eight years. I really appreciate it.
Although I have very different political views than you do, I admire your willingness to live your [...]
Change Has Come!
*Update: After watching a portion of the Inauguration, my 4 years old son Michael asked, “Am I going to be President one day?” I replied, “Maybe.” Today is indeed a wonderful day!
It’s Obama’s Inauguration Day!
To follow today’s activities, visit the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies site. You can even watch the entire ceremony [...]
Five Tips for a Happier Family in 2009
January 20, 2009 by Kimberly · Leave a Comment
Psychotherapists Marilyn Kagan, LCSW, and Neil Einbund, Ph.D. are authors of Defenders of the Heart: Managing the Habits and Attitudes That Block You from a Richer, More Satisfying Life.
They gave me the following five tips for starting some new activities that can improve the well-being of our families:
1. Give back; teach altruism. Are your [...]
“Happy Birthday” Martin Luther King Jr.
Happy Birthday, Dr. King. Thanks for being a dreamer!
To learn information about the 2009 King holiday events across the nation, visit The King Center.
Also, Barack Obama has called for a national day of service to take place on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. He is asking Americans not only to serve on that [...]
Disney’s Baby Einstein Giveaway
January 19, 2009 by Kimberly · 95 Comments
Jennifer Garner hosted Baby Einstein’s 10th Anniversary Celebration back in August of 2008. In the December issue of American Baby magazine, she also mentioned that she gives away Baby Einstein books at baby showers. To celebrate Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck’s new baby daughter (Seraphina Rose Elizabeth Affleck), Baby Einstein is giving away [...]
Tranquil Moments White Noise Sound Machine Giveaway
January 19, 2009 by Kimberly · 219 Comments
Sleep is one of the important foundations to good health, so I’m excited about this wonderful giveaway from Brookstone. They are giving away one of their Tranquil Moments White Noise Sound Machine for Baby (PRICE: $69.95) to one lucky Mom in the City reader!
“With programs developed by Dr. Jeffrey Thompson of the Center for [...]
