I’ll be at Toy Fair this afternoon, vlogging with Flip’s MinoHD and tweeting with Peek mobile e-mail device (more about the awesomeness of these tech gadgets later).
Come along for the ride and there will be PRIZES!
Here’s what you need to do to be eligible:

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February 12th is Charles Darwin’s 200th birthday. Mark the occasion by reading Animals Charles Darwin Saw, a picture book that is part of the Explorers Adventure Series by Chronicle Books.
The book is intended for children ages 7 to 12, but younger children might need help with some of the advanced vocabulary. Teachers and librarians will want to add this book to their collection since it clearly explains the history of Darwin’s voyage to the Galapagos, the animals he saw on the trip, and how he developed the Theory of Evolution.
Students will …

I’ll be at Toy Fair this Sunday, February 15.  I’ll be vlogging thanks to Flip’s MinoHD and tweeting thanks to the Peek mobile e-mail device (more about the awesomeness of these tech gadgets later).
Come along for the ride and there will be PRIZES!
Here’s what you need to do to be eligible:

Follow: @mamanista on Twitter.
Share: Click here to send this message on Twitter by February 15, 4pm EST (@mamanista is tweeting #ToyFair Sunday Feb 15  – follow for FUN and PRIZES http://tinyurl.com/mamatoy #contest).
Watch: for @mamanista tweets on #toyfair, Sunday, February 15 …

The winner of the Family Four Pack of tickets to see Sesame Street Live at Madison Square Garden is Colleen, who said:
Grover is my favorite. One of my very favorite books when I was little was “There’s a Monster at the End of this Book.” I still have it… and Zoe loves it too. Of course, Zoe (my 3 year old), her favorite is Elmo… although Big Bird runs a close 2nd!
Enjoy the show! Madison Square Garden and Sesame Street Live would like everyone to know that they can still …

Babyproofing experts recommend putting a faucet cover over the bathtub spout to protect your baby’s head from bumps and burns.  
When baby got too big to bathe in the sink, I bought the original Boon Flo spout cover ($14.99).  There were cheaper options, but I picked the Boon Flo because it easily accomodated the shower pull and looked more grown up than the popular Elmo and cartoon character faucet covers. With its spring grip, the Flo was easy to attach and remove from my faucet. And the soft rubbery material provides enough …

If you enjoy group fitness classes but don’t want to pay pricey gym membership fees, exercise DVDs are an inexpensive and effective way to feel the burn. Most fitness DVDs sell for under $20, so they are a cheap way to exercise in your own home.
I received a bunch of newly-released fitness DVD titles to test. I’ve been working out to them for a few weeks, and I’ve also lent my review copies to a fit friend who actually enjoy group fitness classes to get an additional perspective. All of the DVDS …

Motherhood is often stressful. When you’re busy caring for a new baby, exercise is probably the last thing on your mind.
Recovering your pre-baby body is tough if you aren’t blessed with either a fast metabolism or the willpower to exercise. Personally…I’ve always hated exercise. While I enjoy hiking or a nice walk outdoors, the thought of strength training or running on a treadmill indoors bums me out. I’ve had numerous gym memberships in the past, but I couldn’t motivate myself to keep going since I hate indoor exercise with a …

Here are two enchanting additions to your library for cozy winter readings by the fireside: Winter Trees and The Snow Queen.
Winter Trees, by Carole Gerber and Leslie Evans is a strikingly gorgeous look at the silhouettes of trees in the winter.
Graphic illustrations accented with mat silver accompany poetic descriptions of the trunks, branches, and leaves of winter trees. The jaunty rhyming text transforms the commonplace into the magical.
Read this future classic, suitable for preschoolers through elementary school, and then head outside on a crisp day on your own winter’s stroll …

Here are the winners of our 12 Days of Giveaways, featuring some of our picks for the Hottest Holiday Toys of 2008!

One Step Ahead 3-in-1 Stepping Stone Play Mat: Susan, who said, “I really like the Animal Crackers Giant Stacking Toy. I think he would just love it. Thank you for offering this great giveaway.”
TOOBEEZ Construction Set: Sheila, who said, “My son and I would HAVE to build a horse together (he is obsessed!!). I figure we could build something that he can stand in and “ride”. If I can’t …