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 ...
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War Horse at Lincoln Center
After seeing the play War Horse at Lincoln Center last week, I remember why I enjoy the theater so much and regret not having gone more often in recent years. War Horse was by far one of the most impressive and entertaining plays I have ever seen. The play itself is a work of art, transporting you to a different time and place with a minimal amount of work done to the set. The story itself is a powerful one, that of a young boy and his horse in ...
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 ...
Our first trip to urgent care
My toddler has a history of spiking fevers. When she was 9 months old, she had her first 105 fever that lead to febril seizures. As a first time mom, I had no idea what was wrong with my baby, and if she would be okay. I had taken her to the doctor earlier in the day, and he thought that she just had a simple virus at the time. He instructed to give her ibuprofen and if her fever went up in between treatment times, then I was able to give ...
8/13 Winners!
Bath and Body Works Gift Card - Jennie R. Costume Giveaway - Sandy V Tiny Prints - Melissa H Elefun Snackin' Safari- Tabathia All winners have been contacted and have until Tuesday at 6pm to respond to my email. ...
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 ...