December 2011

A Visit to Santa

by MARIA on December 23, 2011

We went to see Santa after school yesterday. This will probably be the last year that my 8yo will sit on Santa’s lap. I say this because he was very suspect of him, barely sitting on his knee – it was kind of hilarious. Luckily, when it comes to a great smile, he delivers in [...]

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Happiest of Holidays from The Muppets

by MARIA on December 21, 2011

It’s not the holidays until The Muppets wish you a happy one!!  

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The PEN Project

by MARIA on December 20, 2011

What happens when you give away 1000 cameras to 1000 people in 6 cities? It’s called The Pen Project. Olympus wanted to prove that everyday people can take unbelievable photos, so they randomly gave away 1000 Olympus PEN® E-PM1 cameras to 1000 very lucky people. Check out all the photos taken here:  The Pen Ready [...]

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The Panasonic LUMIX DMC-GF3X camera

by MARIA on December 20, 2011

Happy Holidays Everyone!! FIVE MORE DAYS ’til Christmas and I don’t know about you, but I am STILL not done shopping! But instead of worrying about my shopping , I would love to share what is on my Christmas wish list instead, because I know you are DYING to know what to get me this [...]

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I love the holidays. It’s the time of year where surprises are everywhere, and I just love a good surprise. Have you ever experienced a flash mob? I haven’t personally, but even watching them warms my cockles. I ADORE this one by T-Mobile at Chicagoland area’s Woodfield Mall that features There’s No Place Like Home For [...]

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Letters to Santa

by MARIA on December 13, 2011

It’s that time again – the kids are making their painfully long lists and writing their letters to Santa. This year, the five year old girly is especially excited about asking Santa for live animals evidently. (SANTA. I WANT For ChrisTmas is a DOGY AND A BIG CAT AND A BUTTERFLY + A KITTY. To [...]

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Fijit Friends – Review and Giveaway – CLOSED

by MARIA on December 12, 2011

If you have a little girl, the odds are you’ve heard of the Fijit Friends toy. Fijit Friends, by Mattel, are these sweet robotic toys that can interact with your child. It is programmed to react to certain sayings, and when uttered, the Fijit reacts by dancing, or singing, or even telling a joke. There [...]

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HOLIDAY – HEXBUG review

by MARIA on December 12, 2011

We have been HexBug fans in our house for years. We discovered HexBug years ago, when Santa brought us an Original Hexbug – my son was around four and totally fascinated with it. I thought it was really cool, and a unique toy. I’m not a fan of bugs, but robotic ones have a ringing [...]

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Philips Sonicare Toothbrush For Kids – Review

by MARIA on December 11, 2011

Is it weird that I’m kind of obsessed with paying attention to my kids’ teeth? I don’t know about you, but trying to get my eight year old son to brush his teeth is beyond painful. In fact, even when he does brush them, I usually catch him brushing him with water or maybe just [...]

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And Then He Turned Eight

by MARIA on December 7, 2011

As of 12:07 a.m. Wednesday, December 8th, I have an eight year old. My son is EIGHT. I have an EIGHT year old. Is it weird that I’m thrilled and weepy about it at the same time. Proof I’m the mom I guess. I’m so proud of him – he’s such a great little dude. [...]

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