Back to school may be a scary time for new students and parents alike. Some children adjust very easily while others take some time to warm up to their teachers and fellow classmates. I remember my first few days of preschool. I was very excited to be a big girl and go to school like my older brother, but once I got there it was a different story. My mom had started working as well, so my grandmother dropped me off. It seemed that all the kids ...
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I’m a Chicago Cutlery Ambassador!
I'm very excited to announce that I am a Chicago Cutlery Ambassador! Once upon a time ago I was a Family and Consumer Sciences teacher where I also taught middle schoolers how to bake and cook. I truly enjoyed my job, but I was in no way a "professional." I had the skills necessary to teach students the basics about nutrition and kitchen basics. Knife skills were a big part of our cooking unit and while I was creating lesson plans for them, I ...
Find what you are looking for at #UbokiaEverywhere
Have you ever had something specific in mind and searched high and low only to find that what you are looking for just isn't out there? This always seems to be the case with me. When I got married, everything I liked quickly became discontinued. From centerpieces to favors, and even my wedding dress! I was left disappointed and had to choose alternatives for everything. I am starting to have that problem all over again while planning my infant's ...
Keep Baby Close With the Infantino Sync!
I never realized how much a baby carrier would come in handy until I had my second baby. I owned a baby carrier for my first, but she hated it. With baby #2, it was more of a necessity and I needed her to be comfortable in one. It just made sense that it would make my life easier to be able to carry baby while chasing after my tot, doing crafts, and walking her to preschool. I loved the idea of a wrap-style carrier for my baby when she was a ...
Back to School with RichArt
My toddler has been crafty since she was around 18 months old. I have always tried to foster creativity and her love for painting and coloring by having a great supply of crafts on hand. As she gets older, I let her experiment more with the "messier" crafts, such as finger painting. Her favorite thing to do is paint and I always purchase her paints from Oriental Trading because they have Rich Art products. The reason I like Rich Art is because ...
Chimpanzee Available on BluRay combo pack!
Did you get a chance to check out Chimpanzee in theaters? Well, whether you missed the chance or would like to see it again, Disneyatures' Chimpanzee will be available on August 21, 2012! Chimpanzee follows the life of Oscar- a young chimp who is much like a human child! The movie shows just how intelligent these animals are and how human-like they act. From having close family ties to typical toddler curiosity, Chimpanzee is an extraordinary ...
Disney’s Latest Releases on BluRay August 21, 2012
August in NYC usually means quite a few thunderstorms or days that are so hot and muggy, you don't even want to leave your house. Having a newborn at home, there were plenty of days during this hot summer that I didn't think she would be comfortable in her hot car seat while her sister ran around in the park sprinklers, so we spent many days home, and usually bored. Disney is releasing some old favorites on BluRay on August 21, 2012, so during ...
Touch Magic Toys by LeapFrog!
My tot and her friends needed some indoor-fun playdates for a good part of the summer because it has just been too hot to get out and enjoy the park. It has been a while since she has seen many of her friends since vacation schedules didn't make playdates easy to plan, but now that everyone is back we are starting to get back into the swing of things. Any mom can tell you that keeping your child home is not a great idea because they get bored ...