Charming. * Philadelphia Family Photography

Posted on February 28, 2011

Seriously Cool Stuff Saturday * Dinosaur Train Make-a-Match

Posted on February 26, 2011

My love of Dinosaur Train by the Jim Henson Company is growing and growing. I love their brightly colored, well-thought-out toys and games.  As you all know by now, my daughter and I love watching Dinosaur Train together. Imagine our delight when we got to test out their new game, based on an old classic,  Dinosaur Train Make a Match.  As a teacher and a parent, I love games that foster learning in a way that is fun!

In the Dinosaur Train Make A Match game, Buddy and his friends sharpen children’s memory skills in this special matching game that features a Buddy figure! The game features “Take Buddy” cards, “Wild Cards” and “Lose a Pair” cards to add to the excitement. Players count their matching card sets at the end and add extra points for the player holding Buddy to determine who wins.

The Dinosaur Train Make A Match Game is for 2 to 4 players, ages 3 to 6, and is available at Toys “R” Us stores nationwide for just $9.99.

Check out this link to play a fun counting game called Flying with Buddy.

Connect with the Jim Henson Company and Pressman Toy Company here:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/hensoncompany
Twitter: http://twitter.com/hensonparents
Geocache: www.geocaching.com/dinosaurtrain

Thank you to Dinosaur Train for sending my daughter and I a copy of Dinosaur Train Make a Match to review. All opinions are 100% our own.

Seriously Cool Stuff Saturday * Cutey Baby Diapers

Posted on February 26, 2011

I use cloth diapers on my daughter. Yup. I do.

Yes, it’s VERY clean.  No, it’s not icky.  Why, yes, it is INSANELY CUTE and fashionable!!

One of my favorite cloth diaper companies was started by a mom like me, just a few short years ago. The brand is called Cutey Baby and the diapers are functional and as their name suggests, CUTE!

My daughter and I got to check out their brand new diaper~ “That’s a Wrap!” and their biodegradable flushable liners.

These diapers are so easy to use, just place the soaker inside the shell of the diaper, and place on baby. We like to use the flushable liners for a quick and easy clean up.  You can check out the video on their website to see it in action.

The diaper kept my girly-girl and her clothing dry.  Clean up was a snap.  I LOVE the new patterns in this collection, they are unique and trendy.  I also really like the fact that these diapers are sized (S, M, L) so they do not carry extra bulk and fit nicely with my daughter’s outfits.

Check out Cutey Baby’s website here.
Follow Cutey Baby on Facebook!
Locate a store near you.

Thank you to Cutey Baby, we loved testing the sample you sent. All opinions are 100% our own.

Seriously Cool Stuff Saturday * Moon Dough Zoo

Posted on February 19, 2011

As you may remember from the fall, we LOVE Moon Dough! My toddler loves to smash it, to build with it, and to make shapes with it. As a teacher, I love using it with my students who all have special needs- it’s perfect for strengthening fine motor skills, which in turn, strengthens a student’s pre-writing skills.  With both my daughter and my students, we use Moon Dough to make letters, numbers, and shapes.  Best of all, Moon Dough never dries out, it lasts forever!

I thought my love of Moon Dough could not get any stronger, until a box mysteriously showed up at my door- the Moon Dough Magic Zoo! The box contains:

• 1 Magic Molding Zoo
• 2 Winder Walkers
• 3 Animal Molds
• 1 Fence Mold
• 3 Colors of Moon Dough

Not only can you make animals, you can set them on top of the winder walkers so they move around by themselves!  No matter how many times she sees it, my toddler thinks the moving animals are just hilarious. She loves it!

Moon Dough provides hours of creative fun with my daughter, we are fans for life!

Thank you to Moon Dough for providing us with the Moon Dough Magic Zoo to review. All opinions are our own.

Photographing a Photography Phamily * Philadelphia Family Photography

Posted on February 15, 2011

On Saturday, I had the pleasure of photographing Jen and her family. You may remember them from baby R’s newborn photos last year, my how time has flown!! Baby R is now walking, flirting, and saying “Duck”!  He kept us in fits of giggles with his sweet antics, including waving his arm at us like he was Harry Potter casting a spell!  What a sweet little man!

Thank you Jen, for allowing me the pleasure of photographing you and your beautiful family again!

Baby Steps * Blue Bell, PA Baby Photography

Posted on February 13, 2011

My First 5k!

Posted on February 12, 2011

This post is something I have been meaning to share for almost a month! I wrote it for my foodie blog: Baby in the Kitchen.

1. Try not to walk.
2. Don’t be the last one to cross the finish line!

Pretty Little Lady * Philadelphia Newborn Photography

Posted on February 10, 2011

These guys were VERY last-minute clients, but I am so glad we were able to coordinate a date~ they’re just the cutest family ever. Baby Girl has arrived and draped their lives in pink and all things sugary sweet (and all things sleepy of course!!).  Her big brother is just a complete gem~ sweet, mature, funny.  Mom and Dad are head-over-heels for their perfect little family.

Thank you for inviting me into your lives to celebrate this exciting time!

A little behind-the-scenes action!

Happy Birthday, to Me!

Posted on February 6, 2011

Yayyy! Sunday Snapshots! Where have they been right? I stopped my “extra” segments in the fall when it was the crazy-busy season and then just kind of forgot about it! Today’s Sunday Snapshot is a special edition, for yours truly turns the big 2-8 tomorrow!!! Since my birthday falls on a Monday, we decided to celebrate it on the weekend and make a day of it! I got to choose our route, so I did, with JP and Ava in mind.

Itinerary:

1. Breakfast at The White Dog Cafe in University City
2. Shopping at Philadelphia Runner (I had a $50 groupon to use!).
3. Taking in some exhibits at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, mainly the photography exhibit by Mark Cohen
4. Cupcakes and peanut butter hot chocolate at Betty’s Speakeasy

Despite the dreary chilly weather, we had a blast together. Ava really held up and only fell asleep right before Bettys (at 2:30pm–way past naptime!), though you know she rallied for treats!  We got home around 5pm and Ava slept from 4pm (starting in the car, then being transferred to her crib at 5)  until 6:30 am!!!!

It was a very happy birthday, indeed!

So in Love * Philadelphia Engagement Photography

Posted on February 4, 2011

This session was done right after a snowstorm and we were not even sure what the city would look like but decided to go for it anyway! I am SO glad we did, the snow provided a gorgeous background for some romantic photos! V and I go wayyyyyyyyyyyyyy back, like to four-years-old-back! I have not seen her since high school, though we stay in contact through facebook!

I was thrilled when she and J got engaged and she shot me an email to set up a session!! Her and J are just the cutest of couples and I cannot wait to see their wedding pictures, they will be stunning! Congratulations again and have fun planning the wedding!!!!

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