What mom doesn't want to unwind at the end of the day? I, for one, know all about wanting to have a minute to myself to relax (not that I have actually experienced it, but the thought is nice! In a perfect world, dinner would be on the table at 5, the kids would be bathed by 7 and in bed by 8. I would get two hours before my own bed time to relax and maybe sip on a glass of wine or a yummy … [Read more...]

There are some baby items that you get and a few weeks or months pass and you wonder what possessed you to make that purchase. Then it just sits in a corner collecting dust until you find a pregnant friend to pawn it off on. I can tell you I have had MANY of these products, including bath time "essentials" that ended up in the garbage for harboring mold. The only bathtub I actually used and loved … [Read more...]

Medela Encourages Breastfeeding in Support of Earth Week MCHENRY, Ill., April 26, 2012–During Earth Week and throughout the year, Medela, Inc., promotes breastfeeding as the most natural and ecological way to support the environment in addition to the benefits it provides to mother and baby health. Medela would like to acknowledge breastfeeding moms for doing their share in support of … [Read more...]

What perfect way to spend Mother's Day than with the person (or people) who made you a mommy in the first place? When I was invited to attend the Little Mommy Party hosted by Mattel and featuring Little Mommy Dolls, I was actually a little disappointed that I wouldn't be able to make it. Being 9 months pregnant limits my activities with my toddler, but as the date grew closer and I was still very … [Read more...]

BURBANK, California, April 27, 2012 –– “A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes,” and at the stroke of midnight, October 2, 2012, dreams around the globe really will come true when The Walt Disney Studios opens its prestigious vault to release one of Walt Disney’s most timeless and beloved masterpieces of all time, “Cinderella,” in the highly anticipated Blu-ray™ Diamond Edition … [Read more...]

Cloth diapering has never been easier with all the options our there. After cloth diapering for a year, I have my favorites and know what I am looking for when it comes to choosing the cloth diapers that work best for my lifestyle. I started off with covers and inserts but quickly moved on to pockets and all in ones. I also prefer flat inserts as opposed to prefolds. My preferences work best to … [Read more...]

  DISNEY & WORLD-RENOWNED SHOE DESIGNER CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN COME TOGETHER TO CELEBRATE THE MAGIC BEHIND ONE OF THE GREATEST FAIRYTALES OF ALL TIME…CINDERELLA LONDON, UK, April 26, 2012 – The ultimate fairytale that has represented, for centuries, the definitive expression of timeless love, transformation, the fulfillment of a dream come true and, above all, the happily ever after, … [Read more...]

Suggested Tips for Spring Cleaning In the Kitchen Food Safe Surface Cleaning Clean your food prep area and tools with natural, food safe ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda instead of harsh cleaners. Sprinkle ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda onto a clean damp sponge or cloth and wipe clean, rinse thoroughly, and then dry. Great for counters, stainless steel sinks, cutting boards, microwaves, … [Read more...]

  DREAMWORKS PICTURES’ “PEOPLE LIKE US” AND SPRINKLES CUPCAKES CELEBRATE FAMILY
 Events Launch on Brothers and Sisters Day, May 2nd BURBANK, CALIF. (April 26, 2012) — DreamWorks Pictures announced today that they are teaming up with Sprinkles Cupcakes to promote their film “People Like Us” with events at the ten Sprinkles Cupcakes stores around the country. The promotion … [Read more...]

“SEE ‘CHIMPANZEE,’ SAVE CHIMPANZEES” PROGRAM EXTENDED   Disneynature’s Newest True Life Adventure Celebrates its $10.6 Million Opening-Weekend Box Office by Extending Benefit to Jane Goodall Institute   BURBANK, Calif. (April 25, 2012) – Swinging into theaters April 20 with a $10.6 million opening-weekend performance, “Chimpanzee” proved so popular among audiences that … [Read more...]