http://thatsitmommy.com Adventures & cool stuff! When we see it, we just know That's IT! Mon, 06 Feb 2012 04:28:47 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://thatsitmommy.com/2012/01/book-reviews-love-the-beastie-and-the-splendid-spotted-snake/ http://thatsitmommy.com/2012/01/book-reviews-love-the-beastie-and-the-splendid-spotted-snake/#comments Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:00:26 +0000 That's IT Mommy http://thatsitmommy.com/?p=21652 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 [...]]]> http://thatsitmommy.com/2012/01/book-reviews-love-the-beastie-and-the-splendid-spotted-snake/feed/ 94 http://thatsitmommy.com/2012/01/valentines-review-giveaway-sweet-storybooks-by-joyce-wan/ http://thatsitmommy.com/2012/01/valentines-review-giveaway-sweet-storybooks-by-joyce-wan/#comments Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:00:46 +0000 That's IT Mommy http://thatsitmommy.com/?p=21409 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 & [...]]]> http://thatsitmommy.com/2012/01/valentines-review-giveaway-sweet-storybooks-by-joyce-wan/feed/ 153 http://thatsitmommy.com/2011/12/style-it-book-review-giveaway-bump-it-up-transform-your-pregnancy-into-the-ultimate-style-statement/ http://thatsitmommy.com/2011/12/style-it-book-review-giveaway-bump-it-up-transform-your-pregnancy-into-the-ultimate-style-statement/#comments Sat, 31 Dec 2011 16:00:36 +0000 That's IT Mommy http://thatsitmommy.com/?p=21166 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 [...]]]> http://thatsitmommy.com/2011/12/style-it-book-review-giveaway-bump-it-up-transform-your-pregnancy-into-the-ultimate-style-statement/feed/ 59 http://thatsitmommy.com/2011/12/likeable-literature-treasury-of-greek-mythology-and-national-geographic-kids-ultimate-weird-but-true/ http://thatsitmommy.com/2011/12/likeable-literature-treasury-of-greek-mythology-and-national-geographic-kids-ultimate-weird-but-true/#comments Wed, 21 Dec 2011 15:00:44 +0000 That's IT Mommy http://thatsitmommy.com/?p=20764 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 [...]]]> http://thatsitmommy.com/2011/12/likeable-literature-treasury-of-greek-mythology-and-national-geographic-kids-ultimate-weird-but-true/feed/ 1 http://thatsitmommy.com/2011/12/book-review-the-complete-idiots-guide-to-walt-disney-world/ http://thatsitmommy.com/2011/12/book-review-the-complete-idiots-guide-to-walt-disney-world/#comments Sun, 11 Dec 2011 16:00:44 +0000 That's IT Mommy http://thatsitmommy.com/?p=19818     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 [...]]]> http://thatsitmommy.com/2011/12/book-review-the-complete-idiots-guide-to-walt-disney-world/feed/ 0 http://thatsitmommy.com/2011/11/picture-book-reviewgiveaway-light-up-the-night-by-jean-reidy/ http://thatsitmommy.com/2011/11/picture-book-reviewgiveaway-light-up-the-night-by-jean-reidy/#comments Wed, 30 Nov 2011 15:30:37 +0000 That's IT Mommy http://thatsitmommy.com/?p=19770 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 [...]]]> http://thatsitmommy.com/2011/11/picture-book-reviewgiveaway-light-up-the-night-by-jean-reidy/feed/ 153 http://thatsitmommy.com/2011/10/favor-it-e-book-review-wizard-of-oz-scanimation/ http://thatsitmommy.com/2011/10/favor-it-e-book-review-wizard-of-oz-scanimation/#comments Wed, 26 Oct 2011 15:00:41 +0000 That's IT Mommy http://thatsitmommy.com/?p=17957 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 [...]]]> http://thatsitmommy.com/2011/10/favor-it-e-book-review-wizard-of-oz-scanimation/feed/ 1 http://thatsitmommy.com/2011/10/create-it-face-painting-fun/ http://thatsitmommy.com/2011/10/create-it-face-painting-fun/#comments Fri, 14 Oct 2011 16:51:21 +0000 That's IT Mommy http://thatsitmommy.com/?p=17252 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 [...]]]> http://thatsitmommy.com/2011/10/create-it-face-painting-fun/feed/ 6 http://thatsitmommy.com/2011/09/american-girl-book-review-giveaway-meet-marie-grace-and-meet-cecile/ http://thatsitmommy.com/2011/09/american-girl-book-review-giveaway-meet-marie-grace-and-meet-cecile/#comments Wed, 14 Sep 2011 16:05:11 +0000 That's IT Mommy http://thatsitmommy.com/?p=16107 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 [...]]]> http://thatsitmommy.com/2011/09/american-girl-book-review-giveaway-meet-marie-grace-and-meet-cecile/feed/ 502 http://thatsitmommy.com/2011/08/hallmark-back-to-school-confidence-package/ http://thatsitmommy.com/2011/08/hallmark-back-to-school-confidence-package/#comments Mon, 22 Aug 2011 15:00:51 +0000 That's IT Mommy http://thatsitmommy.com/?p=15293 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 [...]]]> http://thatsitmommy.com/2011/08/hallmark-back-to-school-confidence-package/feed/ 141