Netflix and Nintendo Know How to Throw a Party!
June 12, 2010 by Christine - From Dates to Diapers
Filed under Nintendo, party fun
Tweet Technically, I guess I threw the party, but I couldn’t have done it without Nintendo and Netflix. In fact, they asked me to host a gathering in my home, for all of my friends, and they provided the fabulous food and entertainment, with little left for me to do. "Netflix/Nintendo Party" Create a free [...]
Pre-Party Fun
April 28, 2010 by Christine - From Dates to Diapers
Filed under Nintendo, Not-So-Wordless Wednesday
Tweet We had a fabulously fun party this last weekend, sponsored by Nintendo and Netflix, which I plan to tell you about soon. But, in the meantime, check out a couple of pictures I snapped before all of our guests arrived…. My boys were jazzed to be hanging out, playing games with the Nintendo peeps! [...]
Nintendo Favorites
Tweet I was never a fan of video games, growing up. In fact, I never thought we would own a gaming system, let alone three. The Wii, DS, and DSi are great family-friendly systems, each with it’s own unique draw. I am happy to share our favorite games with you now, and can recommend each [...]
Nintendo DS Spring Bundle – Perfect for Mom!
May 9, 2009 by Christine - From Dates to Diapers
Filed under DS, Gift Ideas, Mother's Day, Nintendo, giveaway, stuff for mommy
Tweet . I am super excited to introduce you to a fun new bundle, just in time for Mother’s Day! Nintendo has paired up two fantastic items that are a must-have for every mom – The Nintendo DS Lite and Personal Trainer: Cooking – and even thrown in a chic wristlet, perfect to compliment any [...]
This One Is MINE!
April 5, 2009 by Christine - From Dates to Diapers
Filed under DSi, Nintendo, games
Tweet Today Nintendo launches the Nintendo DSi, the third iteration of the best-selling portable video game system and the latest evolution in hand-held gaming. Nintendo DSi gives new and veteran gamers the ability to customize, personalize and share their experiences with friends and family. The concept of entertainment is clearly expanding to enable self-expression and [...]
Gifts to Make your Nintendo Junkie Grin!
December 9, 2008 by Christine - From Dates to Diapers
Filed under Christmas 08, DS, Nintendo, Wii, games, gift guide 08
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 [...]
More fun with Nintendo
August 25, 2008 by Christine - From Dates to Diapers
Filed under Nintendo, family life, games
Tweet There are two Nintendo games that our family enjoys that I just had to tell you about… MLB Power Pros 2008 – This game for the Wii is packed full of 10 different games to play. The twins have fun creating their teams and controlling every aspect of the league. They have yet to [...]
GameStop
July 24, 2008 by Christine - From Dates to Diapers
Filed under Mom Central, Nintendo, family life, games
Tweet Today, thanks to Mom Central, I picked up a new game for our Wii. Yes, I went by myself to GameStop and picked out a game. I know… Crazy, huh? Not so much, now. We all like the more physically challenging sports games, so with GameStop employee, Jamie, helping me find the best game [...]
Confessions of a Wii Junkie
July 24, 2008 by Christine - From Dates to Diapers
Filed under Nintendo, family life, games
Tweet While growing up, my family never owned a game console. In fact, we didn’t really even hang out with anyone who did. “Playing video games is such a waste of time,” Mom always said, “It makes you lazy.” I thought that when I had kids of my own I would steer clear of this [...]
Wii to the rescue!
May 8, 2008 by Christine - From Dates to Diapers
Filed under Nintendo, family life
Tweet Our Wii arrived yesterday afternoon and caused quite the excitement! So, I figured since I am so sick today that I can barely move, I would let my kiddos play Wii all afternoon. Please tell me it’s what you would do! They all have a mean golf stroke, and it’s so much fun to [...]






















