Some of the best children’s museums in the U.S. »
As you meticulously craft your family’s checklist to have the best summer ever, you don’t have to compromise education for fun, contrary to what your kids might say! Visiting your local children’s museum can provide an action-packed day for the whole family!
Read more...Cocktails and mocktails inspired by The Help »
I loved the trailers for the upcoming movie, The Help, on their Facebook page so much that I’ve started rereading the book on my Kindle. Maybe I’ll sit on the back deck this weekend while I read and sip one of these The Help-inspired cocktails (Maybe a non-alcoholic mocktails would be a better idea? Don’t want to doze off in the middle of a chapter!)
Read more...Ditch the Buzzer and Wake Up with iHome GlowTunes »
After a busy day consumed by work and errands, nothing sounds better than hopping into bed and drifting off into a quiet, peaceful night’s sleep. But not too far into my slumber, a loud, obnoxious buzzer interrupts my sweet dreams… my alarm clock has a funny way of greeting me in the morning! Let’s face it, nobody likes to be woken up by something that sounds like a foghorn.
Read more...Southern pie and cake recipes inspired by The Help »
The #1 New York Times best-selling book, The Help, is coming to the big screen on August 10! If you’re lucky enough to live in Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Detroit, Charlotte, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Baltimore, Houston and Dallas-Ft. Worth, you can purchase tickets to a special 7 pm showing on August 9. Call 1-800-347-6396 for more information.
Read more...The Madonna Inn: more than just a potty stop »
You should have gone before we left! You know you’ve said this on a road trip a thousand times with dread. However, if you’re driving through San Luis Obispo, California, you’ll be glad someone asked to stop. San Luis Obispo is the home of the Madonna Inn, one of the most interesting places to stop for a bathroom break in the state of California, if not the entire United States.
Read more...Kokopax baby gear review and diaper tote giveaway »
As any Mom can attest to, deciding which baby gear to use can be quite overwhelming. Especially for the first-time pregnant mom who may not even know what kind of gear she’s going to need.
Read more...Summer favorites with FAGE yogurt »
A handful of Mom Central Bloggers recently had the opportunity to learn how to use FAGE products at The International Culinary Center in New York City on 462 Broadway Avenue. Chefs from the Center guided us through a hands-on experience of cooking with FAGE Total in eight different recipes, 6 of which we actually participated in creating. Just to experience working in a professional kitchen and learning how to create healthier recipes for my family from some top chefs was so much fun!
Read more...Cooling down with a summertime smoothie »
I love making smoothies all year round, but on hot summer nights they are simply the perfect treat. When I have a craving for something sweet I’ll mix in some ice, strawberries, bananas, mangoes and whatever other fruit I picked up that week in a blender – and voila! Also, if you find yourself making a lot of smoothies, but don’t have time to pick up fruit as quickly as you eat them, keep a stack of frozen fruits in the freezer.
Read more...Fourth of July family travel tips and ideas »
Every summer, my family ventures down to Cape Cod to celebrate the Fourth of July on the beach with friends and loved ones. I’m lucky enough to have a timeshare in Mashpee that includes a grill that I share with family, and some friends. However, Fourth of July anywhere can be a blast. Here are some ideas to make your celebration worthwhile wherever you are this year.
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