Giveaway open to Canadians. Frannie had the good fortune of inheriting her mom’s big feet. At age five with a shoe size of 13 1/2, you can imagine how often we have to buy new shoes. When Skechers asked me if I wanted to try out their new Twinkle Toes line for girls, I didn’t […] Read more…
I recently received a parcel full of Secret’s new Fall 2011 collection (I know, my life is rough), and the first thing that came to mind as I examined the all of the leggings, tights, pantyhose, and (yes) legwarmers, was that there’s certainly something for everyone. The “Animal Instinct” line (with ad copy like “make […] Read more…
Christmas is only three months away, and I have just begun putting together two exciting holiday features that you won’t want to miss! The “Christmas Extravaganza” at This Mom Loves will feature reviews and giveaways of great Christmas gift ideas, not just for kids, but for grownups too! If you want to promote a family-friendly […] Read more…
Sometimes I quote scripture, sometimes famous philosophers…but today’s gems are just for fun! There must be quite a few things a hot bath won’t cure, but I don’t know many of them. Sylvia Plath Genius is of small use to a woman who does not know how to do her hair. Edith Wharton Read more…
Two enthusiastic recommendations from my ten year old book-reviewer niece, “Anastasia”: Scary School by Derek The Ghost (and Scott M. Fischer) This is an amazing book. I mean, it’s hilarious! It’s monsters mixed with humans! There are several funny stories with creepy people to go with them, like Mr. Spider Eyes or Mr. Snakeskin! My […] Read more…
Dear Spammers, To begin, I must thank you, because so far you have not overwhelmed my blog with your attempts-at-free-advertising comments, and I have not yet had to resort to using word verification or other time-consuming methods of slowing you down. A few of you though have taken a shot, and your efforts are nothing […] Read more…
Just so you know, I rarely accept adult fiction for review. I love being exposed to new non-fiction (biographies, parenting books) and children’s literature, but I am very choosy about the novels I want to read, based often on friends’ recommendations. Here are my faves from my summer reading. Still Alice by Lisa Genova The […] Read more…
Canada AM’s Marci Ien tweeted on Sunday: “Dash Joel Ien Exeter was born at 7:40 this morning. 6 pounds, 14 ounces. Thanks so much for all your support these past months.” Dash joins big sister, seven year old Blaize, who said: “Thanks for having my little brother, Mama. I’ve waited a long time.” A pic of […] Read more…
“Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.” William Butler Yeats Fellow teachers and parents…throw away those pails, and let’s get ready to light some fires! Read more…
Just in time for back-to-school, Frannie received a Quagmire Kids heat-sensitive color-changing ColorFusion shirt to try out…and if you’re looking for a kid-pleasing item to spice up your child’s fall wardrobe, look no further. We were sent the purple/pink polo for review, which means the shirt is purple, but when activated by body or external […] Read more…