Author: Christy
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Dress Up Life with Blue Heritage Collection Ball Mason Jars
I realize that I haven’t posted the pictures from LadyBug’s Butterfly Garden birthday party last June, so you probably have no idea just how enamored I am with Mason jars. They’re kind of trendy right now, anyway, but I just love how versatile they are. And there’s something to be said about storing things in…
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A Family-Friendly Review of Disney Infinity
A family-focused review on Disney Infinity from Disney Interactive. Is it fun? Will your kids enjoy it? Can you play as a family? We’ll let you know.
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Tiny Little Needles-Food Allergy Parenting
Have you ever had an allergy skin prick test? Here’s what happens at our allergist… They clean your back with alcohol, and then write with a permanent marker to label where each section of tests will happen. And then they press groups of 8 tiny needles into your back that contain things you may be…
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Play Nice(r) With Your Phone, Your Xbox, and Xbox SmartGlass
This month I’m testing out the Nokia Lumia 928 phone from Verizon Wireless. It’s a Windows phone, which is a change of pace for me, so I’ve been on the hunt for fun apps to share with all of you. There are lots of great apps out there, but I stumbled across something I wasn’t…
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What is Disney Infinity? An Interview with Producer John Day
An interview with John Day about Disney Infinity.
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Viamede Resort on Stoney Lake, North Kawartha, Ontario – Review
A review of Viamede Resort in North Kawarthas, Ontario.
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Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club, Brewster, MA Review–The Grounds
Last month, LadyBug and I enjoyed a girl’s weekend at the beautiful Ocean Edge Resort in Brewster, MA. I’ve already shared their decadent recipe for S’mores Cookies, but it’s time for the important stuff. I’ve got a three-part series on The Grounds, The Accommodations, and The Amenities. I had to split it up because I’ve…
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Lessons Learned from the Circus (Smirkus)
I have been meaning to take the kids to see Circus Smirkus for the past two years. For those who don’t know, Circus Smirkus is an organization that teaches circus arts to kids. They put on a full-scale traveling performance each summer throughout New England. Since LadyBug loves trapeze so much (she’s hoping to take…
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The Truth About Gorilla Glass: A Lesson in Vanity
When I first saw the HTC Droid DNA at CES this past January, I immediately fell in love. It has such a lovely screen that everything looks lovely on it. It’s got plenty of other great features, but I can’t even get past its looks. I would watch a movie on my Droid DNA, and…
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Disney’s Club Penguin Experiences a Star Wars Takeover
This is just brilliant. Penguins in Star Wars costumes? Jedi Master training? Star Wars mini-games? Head on over to Club Penguin to help defeat Darth Herbert and save Club Penguin Island and the galaxy at large. Don’t delay, though, because the Star Wars Takeover event will end in mid-August.
