We're a family full of music lovers. No, really. I mean, we are serious music lovers. I think it is in the genes. My Dad is a rock-star here in the Cleveland area. His band, The Toyz, play all over the area to packed venues several times a week. Dad sings, plays guitar, and plays the keyboards. And they play everything from classic rock to country to pop to hard rock...It's always a great time!

My dad has been in bands pretty much my whole life, so I grew up loving music of all kinds. I remember going to band practice with him and singing along to the practice tapes in the car. I have also performed quite a bit, myself. I used to sing a lot, and have won awards. I can also play guitar and piano, although probably not as well as I used to! 

My husband is also a music lover. He plays bass, but cannot sing to save his life. Yep...He is tone-deaf. (Hopefully that predisposition skips over the kiddos!) 

So it came as no surprise that my children are also very passionate about music. When I was pregnant with my Sophie, she would literally "dance" in my belly any time The Beatles came on. And it was ONLY for The Beatles, so definitely not a fluke! This prompted me to immediately purchase an entire line of nursery gear that featured the artwork of John Lennon. Her mobile even played "Imagine." 

My kids, Sophie especially, really have a great love for music, even now. They like all kinds, and love to sing and dance. So when I discovered the great CD set, Jazz for Babies, I knew I just had to have it! 

Happy Halloween, everyone! Are you all ready to put on those spooky costumes and go trick-or-treating?

We had our trick-or-treating on Saturday, so today is a day of rest for us... But I will be making some spooky snacks and watching scary movies today. 

For some great Halloween activities you can do with your kids, simply click the banner below! You'll find some great things to do, like take a Monsters University Quiz, or even whip up a Halloween feast courtesy of Mike, Sully, and the boys from Oozma Kappa!

Also, check out this awesome Mike Wazowski Pumpkin! How cool is that?! 

Hoping everyone has a safe and spooky Halloween!! 

With 2 very young children, Holiday gatherings can be tricky, to say the least. Most of our family and friends don't have extra highchairs laying around, and let's face it: Highchairs don't fit very well into most vehicle trunks, especially when you'd need 2 of them!  So trying to get my kids to sit nicely at the table while eating can be a job in itself. They always want to run around and share in the festivities, and this sometimes means that chocolate, sweet potatoes, or even cranberry sauce end up smeared where they shouldn't be....That means a HUGE case of Mommy Guilt, because I always feel awful if my littles make a mess in someone else's home. 

Luckily, this year we won't have to worry. I have discovered the ultimate portable high chair solution, and I can fit it into my purse. Oh, did I mention it's washable, too? 

So what is this great product that will take the insanity out of Holiday gatherings with little ones? The Svan Totseat! If you're familiar with Svan, you know that they are world renowned for their innovative, sleek and modern European designs. (I just love the look of their Signet Complete High Chair....Drools....)

The Totseat is the original portable, washable, and “squashable” seat. Made of fabric, The Totseat is designed to safely attach to all types of chairs. Adult chairs can be quickly transformed into the perfect seat for a baby or toddler.

Available in 6 colors with a variety of patterns, The Totseat eliminates the need to hunt down a highchair when traveling. The Totseat is ready to go in its own carry pouch which fits neatly into your diaper bag, purse or other carry bag.

What a perfectly purple kind of day with Barney and his playground friends in Barney®: Perfectly Purple available on DVD, Digital Download and Video on Demand November 12, 2013 from Lionsgate and HIT Entertainment.  It’s rainbows of sharing, caring and imagination with everyone’s favorite T-Rex and his dino pals as they learn colors of every hue in this trio of bright, lively tales.

The curtain is rising as Angelina Ballerina and her friends take center stage for friendship, fun and imagination in the all-new Angelina Ballerina®: Twirling Tales release available on DVD, Digital Download and Video on Demand November 5, 2013 from Lionsgate and HIT Entertainment.

Angelina Ballerina embodies dance, music and performance while inspiring girls to achieve their dreams.  Angelina dances her way into little girls’ hearts while sharing lessons in friendship, loyalty and of course, fun!

I have a few lucky winners to announce! I have notified all by e-mail, and winners will have 48 hours to claim their prizes. Thanks so much to everyone who entered, and check back often for more great giveaways!

Without further ado, here are my lucky winners! Congrats!

Yochi Yochi:
Rose P.
Jackie S.
Spook-Tacular Halloween DVD:
Stephanie L.
Pacific Rim:
Russ R.
i-Mat:
Chickie B.
Teez w/eez:
Lisa
Alecia
Melina
ReNew Life:
Kathy P.
Green Giant:
Ann F.
CarPET Scratch Stopper:
Heather S. Baby Bjorn:
Laurie N.
Spark of Amber:
Renee W.
Disney Classics:
Tracy J.

The Holiday season is upon us, and while this is a joyous time of year, it's also notorious for being brutal to the waistline. After all, when people celebrate, they eat. And eat. And eat some more. Pumpkin pie, sweet potatoes with marshmallows, chocolate goodies, mac and cheese....the list goes on and on!  Someone usually ends up asleep on the couch with their pants unbuttoned. (Usually the man of the house, at least in my experience!)  

One way to help keep those extra pounds from creeping on this winter is by having a good workout routine, and actually DOING it a few times a week or even daily. One great new routine that's designed specifically for women is Beyond Strong with Jessica R. 

I have some very exciting news to share! I will be helping out with the Green Works/ Mom Central twitter party tomorrow! I am a HUGE fan of these products and use them in my home often. As a mom, I have peace of mind knowing that by choosing Green Works, I am not exposing my kids and pets to nasty chemicals! 

Join us on Wednesday, October 30th for the #gwxcharades Twitter Party from 1-2 PM EDT to learn easy ways to go green at home. Green Works believes you don’t have to be ridiculous – or put on a charade – to be green. Watch the new Green Works Vine video charades and learn more about theGreen Works line of all-purpose cleaners.

Oh. Did I mention that there will be prizes?! For more info and to RSVP, keep reading!