You don’t have to be a “Crafty Mama” to enjoy Powder Art
April 30, 2009 by Kimberly · Leave a Comment
I am not a “crafty mama” by any stretch of the imagination. However, since I think that it’s great to expose kids to a bit of everything when they’re young, I do various art projects with my kids. (I’m not especially creative, but I can follow directions!) So, when Powder Art sent [...]
Nine More Great Green Products (Giveaway)
April 29, 2009 by Kimberly · 41 Comments
-Alba Botanica: I was sent their Hawaiian Aloe & Green Tea Oil-Free Moisturizer to sample. This oil-free daily moisturizer was nice and light to the touch. All skin types could use this. On the “green” side, I like that 100% of the ingredients are vegetarian and that alba didn’t use animals for [...]
National Mom’s Nite Out
Next Thursday (May 7th – the Thursday before Mother’s Day) is going to be a special night. Thousands of women across the country will be taking part both physically and virtually in National Mom’s Nite Out! Details and a list of all local events can be found at www.MomsNiteOut.com. Think about it [...]
Play Day Pictures
Earlier this month, Casio America, Inc. invited me to an event at the Children’s Museum of Manhattan (CMOM) called Picture This!. It was a program that allowed children to use new digital technology to insert themselves into images and print them out to keep. I wasn’t able to make it, but I agreed [...]
What’s On Your Nightstand – April
April 28, 2009 by Kimberly · 3 Comments
I am sent so many books to review that I can only pick a few each month to highlight. Below, are my top three picks for April:
Healthy Child Healthy World – Creating a Cleaner, Greener, Safer Home by Christopher Gavigan
Christopher Gavigan, the author, is a parent and the CEO of Healthy Child Healthy [...]
Pepsi Throwback Giveaway
April 27, 2009 by Kimberly · 268 Comments
Have you seen the funky, new Pepsi Throwback television spots? Here’s one below:
This spring, Pepsi and Mountain Dew are being offered in a special retro formula with packaging inspired by the ’60s and ’70s, sweetened with (gasp!) natural sugar. In honor of this promotion, Pepsi is offering one lucky Mom in the City reader [...]
MyPunchbowl Birthday Reminders Giveaway
April 27, 2009 by Kimberly · 2 Comments
MyPunchbowl Birthday Reminders is giving one Mom in the City reader a one-year MyPunchbowl Premium membership. (Regular price: $49.95; Currently being offered at $29.95.)
Recently, I heard several moms talking about birthdays. From kids’ birthdays to their adult family and friends – it was hard to keep up with it all. (Please – I [...]
Jennifer Lopez and the “Sounds of Pertussis”
On Wednesday, I spoke with Jennifer Lopez and Alan R. Fleischman, M.D., medical director of the March of Dimes, about the “Sounds of Pertussis” national education campaign. They are the primary spokespeople for this joint initiative of the March of Dimes and sanofi pasteur. The goal is to raise awareness about the threat [...]
In case you missed it…
April 24, 2009 by Kimberly · Leave a Comment
Contests
-Cookie’s word of mom: Through June, you can submit your product nominations (your favorite things in a variety of categories – from strollers and kids’ gear to beauty and fashion for mom) at www.wordofmom.com. For giving your picks, you are automatically entered into a sweepstakes to win a three-night stay for four at the [...]
Celebrate positive interactions with kids during Poetry Month
April 24, 2009 by Kimberly · Leave a Comment
April is National Poetry Month. So, this is a great time to encourage your child to pick up a pencil and transport their thoughts onto paper. (Granted, most of our preschool aged children will need some help.) Teresa de Grosbois, children’s author and international speaker, shares some tips for parents trying to [...]
