Archive for February, 2008
Trying to create new and exciting meals for your family every single night out of the week without the help of a personal chef is pretty darn hard these days. Even moms and dads you are excellent cooks often struggle to find interesting and healthy alternatives to the “old stand-bys.”
And with many families turning to [...]
February 18th, 2008 | Posted in Food, Internet Services | No Comments
In the two short weeks that our parent bloggers have been reading Felicia Sullivan’s memoir “The Sky Isn’t Visible From Here,” they’ve been touched by her heartwrenching story of abuse, addiction, and abandonment. But they’ve also been warmed by her tale of triumph and renewal of the human spirit.
“Viewed one scene at a time, the [...]
February 14th, 2008 | Posted in Books | 4 Comments
Bob the Builder is familiar to many preschoolers for his cheery disposition, energetic animated sidekicks, and that fun round head. What will happen to Bob once he brought his show out to the “real world” in On-Site - Roads and Bridges? The response of our first set of reviewers is an enthusiastic admission that Bob [...]
February 13th, 2008 | Posted in Kids, Media, Pre-school | 3 Comments
The idea of life without sex for 30-days might be a no-brainer for many parents whose priorities may have shifted to their children instead of their relationship. But those are the people that New York Times best-selling author and well-known relationship expert Dr. Ian Kerner is trying to reach.
“The premise is that, when sex is [...]
February 11th, 2008 | Posted in Books | 1 Comment
We’ve had the privilege to check out the plethora of CleanWell products, including 100% natural hand sanitizer, and now their new handwash. These products are made with families in mind - no harmful chemicals whatsoever. And they actually work and smell great, while still being 100% safe for our kids.
With handwashing being the number one [...]
February 8th, 2008 | Posted in Bath & Beauty | No Comments
Since reading the first round of reviews for Pingu On Thin Ice, I admit to being totally intrigued by this adorable little penguin, his hilarious language, and his mischievous adventures. Granted, I’m not sure if I want to give my daughter any more ammunition, but it sounds as though Pingu is a fantastic addition to [...]
February 7th, 2008 | Posted in Kids, Media, Pre-school, Toddler | No Comments
The first time I saw the Ultimate Tea Diet, I thought it was another crazy crash diet, sort of like the “juice-only” or “cabbage-soup” diets.
But after reading the reviews by our parent bloggers, I’ve learned that “crash” is not something you could use to describe what Mark Ukra offers readers in his new book. As [...]
February 6th, 2008 | Posted in Books | No Comments
What family with a preschooler hasn’t heard the question, “Can We Build It?” without knowing the enthusiastic answer, “Yes! We Can!”? Not many, that is for sure. Well, our favorite motivational construction contractor has a new DVD out, Bob the Builder: On-Site - Roads and Bridges. Typically stop-motion animation, in this DVD Bob’s story includes [...]
February 5th, 2008 | Posted in Kids, Media, Pre-school | No Comments
If you met Felicia Sullivan in real life, you’d leave thinking about her stylish clothes, articulate voice, and general zest for life. You probably wouldn’t be surprised that she was a published author, and two-time Pushcart Prize nominee. But I bet you’d never ever guess that she lived a life of abuse and abandonment at the hands of her [...]
February 4th, 2008 | Posted in Books | 14 Comments
With each new year comes the perennial resolution: Eat better, live better. For some, that means cooking at home more often instead of eating take-out. For others, it means going organic and reducing processed foods. These are laudable goals, but how many of us truly live as healthfully as we’d like?
Being parents, we’re pulled in [...]
February 1st, 2008 | Posted in Blog Blasts | 3 Comments