Summer

IT’s Summer: Raskullz Helmet review

By on June 7, 2011

Summer is almost here and kids are already hitting the streets! Beginner riders will be taking their first zips (and spills) around the neighborhood. Keep those precious heads safe in a Raskullz! Raskullz are by far one of my favorite items this summer. They are unique, super cute and affordable molded 3-D helmets for children. [...]

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Review: Wallaroo Reversible Girls’ Resort Hat

By on September 20, 2010

Hats are our go-to accessory for the playground. Not only do they keep the sun’s glare at bay but they give me the advantage of finding my little ones as they dart in and out of the playground equipment. I need every edge I can get! Our newest find this summer has been Wallaroo Hats. [...]

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End-of-Summer: Big Bubble Wands Review & Giveaway

By on September 7, 2010

Bubbles are the ultimate summer activity. Inexpensive, outdoor fun to be celebrated with all ages! But I was getting so frustrated with the lame bubble solutions and mini wands I buy at the drugstore – the bubbles were tiny, our cheeks grew sore with blowing and we spent half our time fishing lost wands out [...]

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Recipe & Contest News: Girl’s Guide to Grilling recipe for Grilled Banana Split Sundae

By on August 14, 2010

Nothing says summer better than the scent of grilled food. Yum! Did you know that grilling provides a fast, easy and low calorie solution with minimal ingredients but tons of FLAVOR!  I don’t have the space for an outdoor grill but hubby and I have an indoor grill that we use for cooking up Korean [...]

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Family Travel Adventure: San Diego Amusement Parks & Hotel

By on August 12, 2010

Still planning to get away this summer? You might want to consider San Diego for a quick getaway. San Diego is one of our favorite family destinations. We haven’t been there in awhile and decided to spend a special weekend there for my birthday! With Teagan in tow, we added LEGOLAND and Sea World to [...]

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Review & Giveaway: Little Tikes Makin’ Mud Pies Kitchen Set

By on July 20, 2010

Makin’ Mud Pies™ by Little Tikes is the perfect toy for your little chefs who want to create in an outdoor kitchen and get messy! Unfortunately, we don’t have a yard so we enlisted our friend’s yard for this review! Believe me you DO NOT want to play with this indoors. Assembly of the mud [...]

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Review: Haba Sand-Water Workshop Set

By on July 17, 2010

Buckets and shovels are two summertime classic toys. What kid doesn’t like playing with their sand and water toys at the beach? We’ve had many visits to the beach this summer and we usually have a full bag of toys in tow. We love all those colorful pails and shovels.  That’s IT mommy came across [...]

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NYC Adventure: Central Park Playground Challenge

By on July 16, 2010

New York City has been my favorite place to explore for years. But this summer my exploring needs to be planned a bit more creatively. Some may view being a mom with a double stroller and two very active kids under four in New York City as an obstacle, I choose to see it as [...]

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NYC Adventure: City Parks Foundation Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre

By on July 13, 2010

Three little pigs and the three little bears have been very popular around our house lately. My three year old daughter loves to hear the repetitious nature of both stories. So I jumped at the chance to see a modern adaptation in a puppet show form that integrated both stories.

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Adventure: Victorian Gardens at Wollman Rink in Central Park

By on July 11, 2010

Ice rink by winter, carnival ride park by summertime? Only in New York. And only by Donald Trump! (As some may know: Donald Trump owns and runs Wollman Ice Rink – the home of Victorian Gardens) The view of Midtown Manhattan skyscrapers from the rink is picturesque as you wave to your little ones spinning around on carnival rides [...]

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