December 2008

Good Books Make Great Gifts

December 10, 2008

Tweet Books are always great gift ideas. Here are some of my favorite children’s books, novels, and cookbooks. Make sure you scroll over the title to read why they are my favorites. Amazon.com Widgets

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Robots and Flying Things

December 10, 2008

Tweet WowWee, known for their innovative hi-tech robotic and entertainment products, have created some of the most fun toys on my kids’ wish lists. Perhaps you will find one of their robots to be just what is missing from your Christmas gift list! Amazon.com Widgets From the life-like White Tiger Cub to the talking Romio [...]

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Gifts to Make your Nintendo Junkie Grin!

December 9, 2008

Tweet Everyone’s video game library should be stocked with games that encourage learning, adventure, and inspire action. Some of the best games to play on our favorite video game console can be found below. Our favorites are marked, so make sure you check those out first! . Amazon.com Widgets Amazon.com Widgets . Family Game Night [...]

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Win one of TWO Nintendo Games!

December 9, 2008

Tweet In keeping with the spirit of giving this Christmas season, my friends at Legacy Interactive and I would like to offer a couple of my readers some of their latest Wii and DS games! I have a copy of Zoo Vet (DS) and Pet Pals: Animal Doctor (Wii) to give away, meaning TWO lucky [...]

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Norton PC Tune-Up (A Giveaway!)

December 9, 2008

Tweet There is nothing more frustrating, as a blogger, than a slow computer, or one with problems. Thanks to Mom Central, I was happy to discover Norton’s PC Tune-Up. This easy to install program scans and assesses your system for issues, solves the problems, and fine tunes your computer improving speed and stability. I am [...]

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Still looking for that perfect gift?

December 9, 2008

Tweet Are you looking for more gift ideas to spread some holiday cheer? Be sure you check out Mom Central’s Gift Guide, and while you are there sign up to be a part of the Mom Central Testing Panel. You can win daily prizes, by logging in and leaving comments on the giveaway posts. In [...]

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Catch my Debut on BlogTalkRadio

December 9, 2008

Tweet Yes, I am going to co-host my very first show on BlogTalkRadio tomorrow morning at 8:30am (pst). I will be on with my friend, and fellow 11Mom, Monica of Mommy Brain Reports. We will be discussing real and uselful ways to take the headache out of Holiday shopping and preparations. For those of you [...]

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Catching Up

December 8, 2008

Tweet Thank God we made it home very early this morning after a very uncomfortable, albeit short, flight home. We were all so happy to be home in our own beds, and were out before our heads even hit our pillows! The kiddos slept until well after 11am, catching up on much-needed sleep, but as [...]

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We’re heading home

December 7, 2008

Tweet We’re just not sure if we’ll get there tonight! Sitting here at the airport is proving to be a bit more than my kiddos can handle at this point. Our plane has already been delayed an hour, and just as Zach was freaking out because Julia was playing with his Rubix Cube, we got [...]

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We’re at Disneyland!

December 6, 2008

Tweet As part of the holiday celebrations at Disneyland, Disney invited 50 mommy bloggers, and their families, to attend a weekend of fun at the Disneyland Hotel and Disney Parks in Anaheim. I was blessed to be one of the mommy bloggers invited… one of only 10 from outside the Southern California area. The trip [...]

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The World Famous San Diego Zoo

December 4, 2008

Tweet a guest post by Ray (my hubby) It was a dark and stormy night…actually, that’s the beginning of another story. It was quite a nice day when we first drove through Balboa Park’s tree lined streets. As we approached the San Diego Zoo’s parking lot, there was electricity in the air. More than likely [...]

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Is that a lunch bag you’re carrying? (A Giveaway!)

December 4, 2008

Tweet Amazon.com WidgetsJust recently my good friend, Lori, told me about the new lunch bag lines from Mario Batali and Elle. I was so impressed with the chic designs that I jumped on the chance to sample one of my choosing when Lori asked me. I chose a large Elle tote from the myriad of [...]

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My Kids Leap for LeapFrog! (A Giveaway)

December 4, 2008

Tweet There are not many “toys” that my kiddos have that can keep them entertained for hours at a time. LeapFrog learning systems are such toys. You know what? As a mom, and my kiddos’ teacher, I am so happy that they can learn – I mean, play – so effortlessly. With games that help [...]

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So many winners, so little time!

December 3, 2008

Tweet Alright, so I’ve been a slacker… I have 37 winners to announce, from giveaways as far back as October. (I know, horrible!) Soooo, if you see your name below, CONGRATS to you… You have been sent an email, but please email me with your address so I can make sure your prize gets out [...]

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What are you giving your kiddos for Christmas?

December 3, 2008

Tweet Whether you’ve got older kiddos for whom to buy or younger ones, We’ve got some ideas… Let’s talk about some of the hottest items, toys and otherwise, for the kids on our lists. You can see my picks below, Kristin’s here and Erika’s here! Happy Shopping!! I’m sure you’ve heard all the rage about [...]

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A Tama-what? (A Giveaway!)

December 3, 2008

Tweet I missed out on the virtual pet craze in the 90s (too old without kids of my own, I guess) and have a hard time spelling Tamagotchi even now! What I do know is that, for the first time ever, kiddos can raise multiple Tamagotchi characters in one egg with the Tamagotchi Connection V5 [...]

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For Your Princess (A Giveaway!)

December 3, 2008

Tweet Prima Princessa Presents Swan Lake is sure to be a hit this Christmas. This magical dance adventure would make a wonderful gift for your little ballerina. It’s sure to mesmerize her, as it has mine, while it inspires and stimulates her young mind. (You can see my full review here.) Win it! Enter to [...]

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JumpStart 3D Adventure (A Giveaway!)

December 3, 2008

Tweet Are you looking for a gift for a little guy who loves to play on the computer? Both educational and fun, Jumpstart 3D Virtual World is perfect for ages 3-5. In My First Adventure, your little explorer can run, jump and swim through an amazing 3D virtual world. Josh, my 4 year old, really [...]

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Vacationing in Southern California

December 2, 2008

Tweet Whether you plan to hit the beaches, visit the San Diego Zoo, spend some time at LegoLand, or play at Disneyland and California Adventure, any time is a good time for a visit to Southern California. And with Christmas vacation just around the corner, there is magic to be found. In the next few [...]

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Looking for the perfect gift?

December 2, 2008

Tweet Hey girls! I wanted to tell you about SHOP.com, a comparison shopping site, specifically designed for us! It is the perfect place for shopping at over 2,000 merchants without ever leaving home. And you know how much I dread the shopping malls with my kiddos! Now I can conveniently make one purchase online, buying [...]

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Indoor Fountains Provide Many Benefits

December 1, 2008

Tweet There is a reason why the swooshing sounds that simulate the sounds of the womb, or sounds of nature have a calming effect on infants… Babies are bombarded with the sounds of the television, vehicles, and constant chatter. Even the sound of the refrigerator, or jeans in the dryer, are sounds that are foreign [...]

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Cyber Monday Deals

December 1, 2008

Tweet There is nothing quite like shopping with my kiddos running around screaming and yelling, playing in the clothes racks, and climbing the shelves… As you can imagine, I don’t do it often (and for good reason). I would prefer, instead, to shop in my PJs right here at home (while my kiddos are running [...]

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