When I was in elementary school, my older sister designed my Halloween costumes. One year, I was a Rubik’s Cube, another a stick of gum and still another a ladybug. All she needed was a cardboard box, some poster paper and a few other art supplies, and she managed to turn the mundane into the extraordinary. The year I wound a prize for best costume, I masqueraded as a yellow crayon, complete with cone-shaped hat. I wish I had a picture to post, but trust me when I say it was quite creative. If you don’t consider yourself handy with a glue gun or aren’t a seasoned seamstress, you may find yourself resorting to store-bought costumes. Easing your guilty conscience is a new line of [&hellip
Monthly Archive:: October 2013
Has your kid picked out her Halloween costume yet? If you have older kids, well, then…stock up on zombie clothing and facepaint. But if you happen to have a preschooler, you can expect her to change her mind at least a half-dozen times before October 31st. (Minnie Mouse….no, wait Arielle…okay, okay Minnie!) Sound familiar? Just as unpredictable as your child’s temperament is the weather. I can remember Halloweens past when my older sister went to great lengths to turn me into a Rubik’s Cube, a ladybug, even a stick of gum…only to have her handiwork covered up by a bulky coat. While lots of costumes for little kids are now available in heavier fleece one pieces, they’re not exactly ideal for climates contending with global [&hellip
What do you get when you cross a precocious preschooler with a singing kitty sidekick? The makings of a hit kids’ TV show that will have your resident kiddie learning about math, music and even outer space in one sitting. We had a chance to check out Peg + Cat, the new PBS Kids animated series about an adorable young girl and her cat who find themselves caught up in adventures that are anything but everyday, and applying their new-found knowledge to problem-solve their way out of any jam. In the first episode, Peg and Cat journey to outer space where, despite gravity, they must think on their feet. Before long, they are counting by 10s, and even up to 100, made easy by clever, [&hellip
Show of hands: how many of you watch Parenthood?…Thought so. If you’re like me, you spend your action-packed weekends tending to the kiddies during the day and catching up on all the shows you’ve DVRed during the week. (I know, I lead an exciting life.) And since the Bravermans have returned to our living room this fall, we’ve been eagerly awaiting the fate of Julia and Joel’s marriage, Kristina’s budding political career and the arrival of the newest Baby Braverman. Well, now you can extend your weekly fix with the soon-to-be-released Parenthood Original Television Soundtrack Volume 2. It’s a collection of tracks playing the background as the daily sagas of the family unfold before our eyes. From Lyle Lovett to CeeLo Green, there are plenty [&hellip
Does your kid hate to wear a hat? Once the weather turns cold, there’s no debating it in my house. After learning how much body heat escapes from an uncovered head during the winter months, I laid down the law on that one. While finding an appropriate hat for my kids used to be fun (bunny ears, anyone?), it’s now turned into just another battle of wills. Well we may just have solved this year’s problem, thanks to an ultra-cool style that even the hippest kid can’t deny. Bling 2 o’s Snow BL-ing Hat takes your basic ski hat and steps it up a notch with embroidered goggles adorned with rhinestones. It completes the effortless, pulled-together look for your favorite ski bunny. So whether she’s [&hellip
It takes a lot for a CD to earn its scratches. Well-worn records of my childhood meant they were played over and over so much, we knew the lyrics by heart. Bruised knees weren’t a sign of rough play, but having been pounded one too many times as we mimicked the drum beat of our favorite songs. Well, it may be time for my kids to rack up a few bumps of their own, thanks to the effervescent, contagious sounds of Josh & the Jamtones’ Bear Hunt! What starts out as ode to gospel with “Swing Low” quickly segues into a mix of storytelling and songs that make themselves known–in the best possible way. The title track takes attentive listeners on an imaginative journey that carries [&hellip
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