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I Luv Shmoozees Video Contest
ILuvShmoozee by Jay@Play is currently hosting a fun-filled video contest that allows readers to create a Shmoozee-inspired video to win big prizes including a grand prize of $500 and a first prize of $250, to name a few. Below is our fun (and admittedly, amateur) Shmoozee video: “Lolli Daze with Shmoozees.” Watch to see who ends up with the lollipop in the great candy war! Enter your own video for a chance to win on the Shmoozee Facebook page. You … Read entire article »
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That’s How We Do the Shamzee Dance!
When our Shamzee arrived, my son could not contain himself. After seeing the commercial on TV, he … Read more »
Pretend Play with Octonauts Under-the-Sea Toys
My boys are at the perfect age for pretend play with toy sets of their favorite cartoon … Read more »
Soaring on Wings of Imagination
My kids love to dress-up with wings. My daughter likes to pretend to be a butterfly or … Read more »
Social Good
Support the Shore #JerseyLove
Will you help me share #JerseyLove? Tourism is big business for New Jersey. Without a strong summer season, … Read more »
Help Fight Postpartum Depression with Jammies by Helene Laure
Did you know that approximately 950,000 women suffer from postpartum depression each year? Some research suggests possibly … Read more »
Cozy at Home in Bravado by Rebecca Minkoff — Benefiting Baby Buggy
Anyone who knows me…or at least anyone who knows me post-college…would know you’ll only get a picture … Read more »
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Ushering in Spring with Our Favorite, Dunkin’ Donuts Coffee!
I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Dunkin’ Donuts. I received a Dunkin’ Donuts Party Kit to facilitate my review and a promotional item as a thank you for participating. Coffee. The word itself brings to the mind an image of relaxation, pure deliciousness, and when needed, a kick to get your mornings going! No one loves coffee more than I do … Read entire article »
Disney’s “Planes” Lands In Theatres on Aug. 9, 2013
If you loved Disney’s “Cars” series, then hold on to your hats, because here comes Disney’s “Planes”! To get your little ones excited for the Aug. 9 release, below is a super fun activity and coloring page thanks to our friends at Disney. “Like” Disney’s PLANES on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/DisneyPlanes “Follow” Disney’s PLANES on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DisneyPictures Visit the website: www.disney.com/Planes … Read entire article »
Getting Creative and Crafty with Wummelbox
My son loves to do crafts but I find that it can be challenging to come up with new things for him to do (sound familiar moms?). We received a Wummelbox to review and it was such a great experience for both of us! So what is a Wummelbox? Wummelbox is a European-style arts & crafts subscription service for kids that … Read entire article »
Have A Sweet, Hershey-Filled Summer!
I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Hershey Entertainment and Resorts. I received a promotional item as a thank you for participating. Some of my best summer memories as a kid were made at Hersheypark. We typically took summer day trips and would leave early in the morning to max out our park time. They had so many rides I … Read entire article »
Put Some Spring in Your Step with Fabulous Looks from Stuart Weitzman..and Win a $200 Gift Card to Stuart Weitzman from Shopcade!
Late spring is the perfect time to do some shoe wardrobe updates. With all of the amazing new trends hitting the stores, it’s tough to decide where to start! One of my favorite, droolworthy brands is Stuart Weitzman. Stuart Weitzman has been rocking the walkways and runways since he started designing shoes in the 1960?s. Now his designs are world … Read entire article »
Make Mother’s Day Extra Special with Johnson’s® Baby Cares
I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for JOHNSON’s Baby. I received a promotional item as a thank you for participating. Sunday May 12 is Mother’s Day, a day when we come together to celebrate the love, care and sacrifice the mothers (and grandmothers etc.) in our families make every day. But what about the other days? The days where you … Read entire article »
Take the Disney Try It Challenge
(Disclosure: My oldest son and I are in Orlando for the Disney Social Media Moms Conference. While I did pay for my conference ticket and travel, the event is subsidized by many sponsors. Opinions are always my own.) Have you taken the Food List Challenge on Facebook? I’ve tried 83 of the 100 foods on the list. Given the opportunity, I … Read entire article »
Mother’s Day Gifts Under $25
According to a recent survey by Child’s Play Communications, the number one thing moms want for Mother’s Day is something handmade from their child. Yet nearly 1/4 of moms receive nothing on Mother’s Day…and that’s just a shame. Homemade gifts and cards are treasured, but adult children — who may have outgrown their arts & crafts-making phase– should still try to show appreciation for mom on Mother’s Day. If you don’t have a big budget for gifts, here are some ideas under $25– courtesy of SunnyBump, a social community that helps new and expecting parents discover the best products. (Disclosure: I discovered SunnyBump through my work with Child’s Play Communications.) The Gifts Moms Will Love On … Read entire article »
Getting Psyched for Disney Social Media Moms 2013
Disney Social Media Moms Conference is almost here and we are getting sooooo excited! I am taking my oldest with me who couldn’t get enough of the Dumbo ride last year when we went to the new Fantasyland opening. As he grows, so will the rides we can share since I LOVE roller coaster rides. The great thing about Disney rides … Read entire article »
