Books

Book Reviews & Giveaway: Love the Beastie and The Splendid Spotted Snake

By on January 26, 2012

The cold, snowy, gloomy weather has settled in here in the Northeast; the perfect time to hunker down on the couch in our nice, warm living room and curl up to a new book or two! The Splendid Spotted Snake By Betty Schwartz and Alexander Wilensky Workman Publishing; $13.95 Evelyn (3) and I first read [...]

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Valentine’s Review & Giveaway: Sweet Storybooks by Joyce Wan

By on January 18, 2012

Seeking a beautiful keepsake Valentine’s gift for your little Cupcake that you can enjoy beyond February 14th? Check out two new children’s titles illustrated by artist Joyce Wan published by Cartwheel Books an imprint of Scholastic. “We Belong Together” is a small hard bound picture book that details great timeless couples, like peanut butter & [...]

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Style IT Book Review & Giveaway: “Bump It Up: Transform Your Pregnancy into the Ultimate Style Statement”

By on December 31, 2011

It may seem counterintuitive, but pregnancy is a time when you REALLY need some friendly, fashion inspiration. Rather than relying on Gap Maternity and Pea in the Pod, I found a really fun book by style and fashion trend journalist Amy Tara Koch called “Bump It Up.” As a mom/reporter, Amy delivers the expert advice [...]

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Likeable Literature: Treasury of Greek Mythology and National Geographic Kids Ultimate Weird but True

By on December 21, 2011

Treasury of Greek Mythology – Classic Stories of Gods, Goddesses, Heroes and Monsters By Donna Jo Napoli, Illustrated by Christina Balit National Geographic Children’s Books $24.95 National Geographic Kids Ultimate Weird but True National Geographic Children’s Books $19.95 National Geographic has been a staple in my house since I was little. The magazines with the [...]

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Book Review: The Complete Idiots Guide to Walt Disney World

By on December 11, 2011

    The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Walt Disney World, 2012 Edition Author: Doug Ingersoll Publisher: Alpha; Original edition (September 6, 2011) Features: the most up-to-date ride ratings, prices, and hotel, park, and dining information. Includes itineraries, planning cards, and maps. Our Thoughts: On my last trip to Disney, I had the chance to look through [...]

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Picture Book Review & Giveaway (closed): Light Up the Night by Jean Reidy

By on November 30, 2011

Light Up the Night Written by Jean Reidy Illustrated by Margaret Chodos-Irvin Ages 4 to 8 Years Published by Disney Hyperion $16.99 Being a mom, and a teacher, I’m pretty proud of the fact that I can say I have literally read hundreds of picture books, early readers, chapter books, middle grade novels, and young [...]

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Favor-IT-e Book Review: Wizard of Oz Scanimation

By on October 26, 2011

We’re off to see the Wizard, the wonderful Wizard of Oz.  Peer pressure can be a good thing. My 5 year-old niece saw an elementary school production of the Wizard of Oz last year and has been obsessed ever since. Her birthday party theme and Halloween costume are all about Oz and Dorothy.  Now my [...]

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Create IT: Face Painting Fun

By on October 14, 2011

My daughter was a big fan of a Disney princess makeup kit she received as a birthday present, but we ran into two issues. First, her little brother wanted to play too and this was upsetting to Dad. Secondly, the colors weren’t saturated enough to make the animal faces that my four-year-old was seeking to [...]

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American Girl Book Review & Giveaway (closed): Meet Marie-Grace and Meet Cécile

By on September 14, 2011

First, let me say that both of my daughters read Meet Marie-Grace and Meet Cécile because they’re huge American Girl fans. When they found out that they had the chance to read the stories of a new girls, they fought over who got which book first. And, as I figured, they both loved them. Emily [...]

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Hallmark Back-to-School Confidence Package Review & Giveaway

By on August 22, 2011

This September is my daughter’s first day of school and we’re both so happy. I’m already planning her first day of school dress and photo – a family tradition. The good people at Hallmark cards realize this is an emotional time for parents and kids and has created some stationary products to ease us through [...]

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