http://thatsitmommy.com Adventures & cool stuff! When we see it, we just know That's IT! Tue, 22 May 2012 03:59:01 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 http://thatsitmommy.com/2012/05/book-review-giveaway-anything-is-possible-by-thomas-bahler/ http://thatsitmommy.com/2012/05/book-review-giveaway-anything-is-possible-by-thomas-bahler/#comments Sun, 06 May 2012 15:00:27 +0000 That's IT Mommy http://thatsitmommy.com/?p=23312 Through human existence, there have been stories passed on showing perseverance, dedication, kindness, cunning, and every other trait that we come across in our daily lives. Many of these are found within the stories of the Ancient Greek storyteller, Æsop. Famous for his fables where virtues are taught through woven tales of personified animals and [...]]]> http://thatsitmommy.com/2012/05/book-review-giveaway-anything-is-possible-by-thomas-bahler/feed/ 38 http://thatsitmommy.com/2012/03/kohls-cares-featuring-eric-carle-review-and-giveaway/ http://thatsitmommy.com/2012/03/kohls-cares-featuring-eric-carle-review-and-giveaway/#comments Wed, 21 Mar 2012 21:24:47 +0000 That's IT Mommy http://thatsitmommy.com/?p=23110   Kohl’s Cares has teamed up with kid’s illustrator and author, Eric Carle. Now through the end of April you purchase these popular books and coordinating plush animals for just $5 each at Kohls Stores or online. Through the Kohl’s Cares program, 100 percent of the net profit from the sale of these items benefits [...]]]> http://thatsitmommy.com/2012/03/kohls-cares-featuring-eric-carle-review-and-giveaway/feed/ 313 http://thatsitmommy.com/2012/03/its-easy-to-be-green-national-geographic-kids-human-footprint-book/ http://thatsitmommy.com/2012/03/its-easy-to-be-green-national-geographic-kids-human-footprint-book/#comments Wed, 14 Mar 2012 14:34:01 +0000 That's IT Mommy http://thatsitmommy.com/?p=22986 Did you know that the average baby wears a total of 3,796 diapers in his or her lifetime?  It’s true:  moms, dads, and babysitters toss out 18 billion disposable diapers each year in the United States—enough to make a diaper trail around the Earth 90 times!  And did you know that it takes ½ pint [...]]]> http://thatsitmommy.com/2012/03/its-easy-to-be-green-national-geographic-kids-human-footprint-book/feed/ 0 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/ 141 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/ 61 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