Sponsored Post: GlassesUSA.com

By on January 25, 2012

I was eight years old when I picked out my first pair of glasses. My choice of frames were limited and the pair I wound up with were, well…ugly. Since then I’ve worn many styles of glasses as well as contact lenses. I’m extremely near-sighted therefore I need to wear smaller frames to support the [...]

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Review & Giveaway: Lovable Labels

By on January 25, 2012

Kids lose stuff; it’s the cardinal law of parenting, however frustrating and however many lectures on responsibility you can give. Who’s got time to sit down with every folder, backpack, pair of sneakers, sweatshirt, coat, hat, etc. and painstakingly write your child’s name in said item in permanent marker? Enter Lovable Labels. I loved them [...]

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Monday’s Menu: Self-Frosting Nutella Cupcakes

By on January 23, 2012

This weeks recipe comes from That’s IT Mommy, Erin. She baked Nutella cupcakes with her girls and says they are super easy to make and delicious! Ingredients: 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 cup white sugar 3 eggs 1/2 teaspoon vanilla Nutella - 1 [...]

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MA Event: Club Passim Family Shows

By on January 21, 2012

  I came across Club Passim many times while searching for live music around the Boston Area, so I knew it was a music venue. What I didn’t know was that Passim is more than just another club where your an catch live music. Passim is a nonprofit art organization which helps develops new artists as [...]

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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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Monday’s Menu: The BEST Brownies Ever

By on January 16, 2012

  Last week we shared our Oreo Cupcake recipe. I honestly didn’t think there could be anything better. Well my 17 year old daughter and her friends proved me wrong by cooking up these sinfully delicious brownies. I truly tried to resist but just couldn’t!  These truly are the best brownies ever! Ingredients: 1 box [...]

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Guest Blog: Let’s make some play dough with FamilySponge.com!

By on January 15, 2012

Moms are always looking for fun, easy and inexpensive activities to do with their kids. What kid doesn’t like play dough? Seriously, have you ever met a kid who doesn’t like it? Our friends over at Family Sponge are kindly sharing their DIY play dough recipe with us. http://familysponge.com is made up of IT moms Jada [...]

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Picture IT Friday Craft: Photo on Canvas

By on January 13, 2012

I love the look of photos on canvas but they can be pricey! This DIY craft is super easy and you can create great looking art for any wall in your house. Supplies: Blank 8×10 Canvas digital photo sized to an 8×10 and printed on photo paper Matte Mod Podge Matte Acrylic Sealer Spray Ribbon [...]

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Disney Beauty and the Beast 3D in Theaters January 13

By on January 13, 2012

In theaters January 13, 2012 Rated G Walt Disney Pictures’ “Beauty and the Beast” is back on the big screen and in 3D! I attended a screening of it last week at the El Capitan in Hollywood and the movie was stunning! There is an overwhelming amount of 3D film that is being released and [...]

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BeginAgain On The Go Art! Review & Giveaway

By on January 13, 2012

Art is a way of thinking. There’s no right or wrong. Art is a wonderful way for children to express themselves. I encourage my daughter to create on a daily basis. She loves to doodle just about anywhere, at home, in the car or at a restaurant. BeginAgain’s Artist On The Go! kit is the perfect [...]

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