Last week my 3 1/2 year old, Andrew shocked us all. He started riding his BIG-boy bike – without ever using training wheels. I almost didn’t believe it myself, and still to this day I am in total awe. He’s riding all over the streets and going down hills and everything. Leading me towards heart-failure, and {Hopefully not} grey hair…. Read More
Leap Frog Rockin’ Guitar Review + Contest
A few weeks ago I signed up on a project with my friends at Clever Girls – to work with them and Leap Frog – to promote their new Leap Frog Touch Magic toys. At the time I didn’t really understand the whole concept behind Touch Magic – But we love Leap Frog, and the toys looked like they were… Read More
I was in New York! (BlogHer Recap #1)
Oh my gosh, where are my manners?? Apparently they were kicked out of my brain while I was in New York over the last weekend. Ok, not really, but – hahah! New York?? Yeah! I went to New York from last Wednesday to Sunday for BlogHer 12! It was sort-of last minute (or last-month?) that I was going as part… Read More
How Long Should my Child be Rear Facing?
A guest post from my dear friend Sadie at SlapDashMom.com: In America, at least since I became a parent, it’s been deemed as normal to turn our babies to be front-facing in their car seats at 12 months of age, and 20 pounds. I know some folks have turned their babies around even earlier when they hit the 20 pound… Read More
Funky Monkey Twitter Party
We’re having a twitter party and you’re invited! The twitter chat is taking place on Tuesday August 7th at 4 pm EST. We’re going to be talking about back to school time with a focus on healthy options. Want to learn more? You’re invited! Come chat with Grinning Cheek to Cheek and Funky Monkey Snacks by using the hashtag #funkychat. Questions… Read More