This past week, I was invited, along with other bloggers and press to Johnson & Johnson’s celebration of the 125 Anniversary of the First Aid Kit. Did you know that the first commercial First Aid Kit was originally designed to help railroad workers care for the wounds and injuries they received from laying railroad track back in 1888? And obviously, since then, the First Aid Kit is now just a part of…
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#LearnwithHomer Back-to-School Twitter Party {PRIZES!}
During the summer, the focus for the girls is to be active, make new friends, learn new sports and travel. The one thing that doesn’t change is reading. Every night before the girls go to sleep, each of them have at least a half hour of reading, by themselves, with a grown-up or a combination of the two. We want to make sure that they don’t fall in to the…
Healthy Kids Snack: Apple and Peanut Butter “Cookies”
When my girls come off the camp bus at 5 p.m., they are so hungry, but because it is so close to dinner time, I tend to put out healthy kid’s snacks like carrots and humus, grapes, and cherries. Another snack favorite is the very easily made Apple and Peanut Butter “Cookies”: 1) Thinly sliced whole apples 2) Peanut butter frosting (or you can use any nut spread) 3) If…
Learn with Homer Educational Reading App Launches!
I knew Learn with Homer worked when my 5-year-old saw a picture of a lioness on the side of a bus and said, “That kind of lion hunts for food and is a carnivore!” I asked her where she had learned that and she exclaimed, “Homer!” with a look of pride on her face. I’ve had the pleasure of working with Learn with Homer for the past several months helping…
Discovering Treasure at Discovery Times Square {Tickets Giveaway!}
What kid (or adult) isn’t interested in finding buried treasure? Earlier this month, I was invited to discover the Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc and Discovery Times Square launch of SHIPWRECK! Pirates & Treasure, an interactive exhibit that contains more than 500 artifacts from sunken ships from all over the world!! There are many hands-on interactive computer games and exhibits that will entertain (and teach!) any child. And lots of historical…
Six Tips for Traveling to Hershey Park with the Family
Earlier this summer, we took a family trip to Hershey Park. This is our third year going to Hershey, simply because we love going to Hershey Park! If you are traveling to Hershey Park this summer, read my six tips for a fun family trip to the Chocolate Capital of the World! 1. If you can swing it, rent a Waterfront Cabana on the Boardwalk . A Hershey Park Cabana is part of…
Celebrating Father’s Day in Style with Chaps Brand at Kohl’s
We like to celebrate our Hallmark holidays casual, but we also want to look nice and crisp. For this Father’s Day, Chaps was gracious enough to give The Hubby a new Father’s Day outfit to celebrate being a great Dad. Michael kept it simple and classic by choosing Chaps’ Classic Fit Gingham-Checked Button Down Shirt in Blue and the Flat-Front Shorts in Blue Fish. These styles are easy pieces that can go…
The South Street Seaport Restaurants Are Open
The South Street Seaport is usually one of the more bustling places this time of year. The salty air, mixed with the warm sun, makes it one of the best places to enjoy spring throughout NYC. Yet the South Street Seaport was hit extremely hard by Hurricane Sandy and it now finds itself pretty devoid of the vibrancy that had made it such a family-favorite for so long. Many places…
Summer Road Trip Essentials
This is a sponsored post by Johnson & Johnson and Momtrends. As always, all opinions are my own. It’s July 4th Week and ’tis the season for the Great American Family Summer Road Trip. This past weekend, we kicked off the end of the girls’ school year and the start of the summer with a road trip to one of our favorite places, Hershey Park, in Hershey, Pennsylvania. From our…
Fall Fashion: What to Wear on a Date Night or Girls Night Out
What to wear on a date night or a girls night out? For me, that usually calls for a chic but comfortable look. As you can tell from my fashion posts, I tend to go towards trendy but comfy. I can’t be out there feeling all self-conscious and wondering if I look good. I have go-to brands and silhouettes that I know look good on me with some statement accessories….