July 2010

Review & Giveaway: Skechers Shape-Ups

By on July 31, 2010

I’m a working mom. I have to balance my career and family so sometimes I’m just too tired to work out. I know most moms can relate. What if you could work out while you were running errands? Or at the zoo with your kids? Shape-ups are designed to shape you up without ever setting [...]

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Giveaway: My American Girl doll!

By on July 31, 2010

I am thrilled to announce that the wonderful people at American Girl is offering one LUCKY That’s IT mommy reader their very own My American Girl doll! Teagan and I recently reviewed (read here) one of American Girl’s new, beautiful dolls and we also informed our readers of the American Girl Shine On Now campaign. [...]

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Review: Chili’s Grill & Bar Restaurant

By on July 30, 2010

I haven’t eaten at Chili’s Grill & Bar Restaurant since I moved to LA from the East Coast 7 years ago! Mainly because there isn’t a Chili’s near by. Chili’s marketing team approached That’s IT Mommy about visiting a Chili’s to try out their new menu. My all time favorite Chili’s entrée is Country Fried [...]

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NYC Q&A: Henry Rinehart Proprietor of HENRY’S

By on July 30, 2010

HENRY’s is a Modern American Bistro located on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. It is a large and exciting restaurant and bar with Broadway’s largest sidewalk café. The Dining Room and Bar are designed after an Arts & Crafts masterpiece, the Gamble House, with mahogany wainscoting and French doors looking out over the busiest street in [...]

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Winner: Whiplash Wave Scooter is…

By on July 30, 2010

Congratulations Susan! You were randomly chosen as the  Whiplash Wave Scooter winner! Random # 7 Please check your email! You have 48 hours to confirm your win. Thanks to everyone who entered and a special thanks to Street Surfing and their PR team for the wonderful giveaway!

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DVD Review: PBS’s Super Why, Martha Speaks and Caillou

By on July 29, 2010

Do your kids love PBS shows? There are three new DVDs coming out that you won’t want to miss. Caillou: Caillou’s Fun Outside, Martha Speaks: Martha Goes to School and Super Why! Attack of the Eraser are available now! Super Why! Attack of the Eraser Runtime: Approximately 100 minutes SRP: $14.99 U.S. DVD Overview: Super [...]

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Adventure: Ringley Bros. and Barnum & Bailey’s Funundrum

By on July 29, 2010

We attended opening night of Ringley Bros. and Barnum & Bailey’s Funundrum at the Staples Center. This was my daughter’s first visit the circus. All aspects of the show fascinated her. She applauded and cheered along with the captivated audience. I haven’t been to the Ringley Brother’s Circus since I was a little kid. My [...]

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NYC Restaurant Review: HENRY’S Modern American Bistro

By on July 28, 2010

Last week was pretty awesome. A great opportunity to enjoy all my loves – eating, writing and spending time with my family – came together when our blog was invited by Henry Rinehart to try out his family-friendly bistro on Manhattan’s Upper West side. (Check out our Q&A section soon for an interview with Henry [...]

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Review and News: My American Doll and Shine On Now Campaign!

By on July 28, 2010

American Girl is calling on girls across the country to help their Shine On Now Campaign. American Girl’s Shine On Now campaign taps the positive power of girls! From now until July 31, 2010, girls can go to shineonnow.com and help make a difference in other kids lives! Girls can contribute up to 100 free [...]

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Travel: Las Vegas Family Deals for Circus Circus and Excalibar Hotels

By on July 28, 2010

Considering Las Vegas for a family getaway? Las Vegas may be known as Sin City, but the odds are in this glitzy town you’ll hit the family-fun jackpot. My family visited the Adventuredome at Circus Circus earlier this year. The Junior rides are perfect for the little ones. My daughter and her cousin enjoyed Miner [...]

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