Facebook and Family – 1 Rule and 10 Guidelines for Your Teen on Facebook

facebook and family

  Do kids and Facebook mix? Should you allow your child to be on Facebook? Is your child already on Facebook and you don't even know it? No matter how you look at it, Facebook and Family intersect, especially with a teen in the house. Facebook Rules First of all, Facebook has some very specific rules regarding kids. Here's the big one: How old do you have to be to sign up for … [Read more...]

Entertainment Review: America’s Got Talent or I *heart* Kevin Skinner

I'll admit it. I watch America's Got Talent and American Idol mostly to watch the losers not-so-great performers. My husband and I often try to guess if someone is horrible or awesome before they start performing. Tonight was no different. When we saw Kevin Skinner, we thought he would be horrible. Every syllable out of his mouthy confirmed our opinion. Boy, were we wrong. From the first note … [Read more...]

Entertainment Review: That Baby DVD and CD-Review and Giveaway

Sometimes, I hate shopping for a baby shower. As a mom, I really wanted the things from my registry…I picked those things out for a reason! However, as the guest, I like a little bit of a surprise, but I also know the mom wants what the mom wants. What’s a girl to do? I found a super baby gift idea that fits the bill. Nearly every mom will want a baby-friendly video at some point. She may not … [Read more...]

Entertainment Review: Guitar Hero ROCKS!

My Father-in-Law, I'll call him Grandpa Mouthy, brought us the world best housewarming gift: Guitar Hero! I'm pretty so-so when it comes to video games and music. I like to listen to music, but I sure can't name who wrote what song when and in what year. I gave it a try and now I'm addicted! Seriously. I threw my girls in bed early so I could rock for a while. I probably stink, but I think I'm … [Read more...]

Entertainment Review: Snazzy by Go Fish-Giveaway and Review

 I am so delighted to partner with Go Fish to offer a Giveaway of their best selling album, "Snazzy!" Check out the bottom of this post for information on how to enter this FREE Giveaway! I first heard Go Fish at the CD release party for Snazzy. I sound like a hip mover and shaker, don't I? Instead of a New York City nightclub, this party was on the convention floor of the MOPS (Mother's of … [Read more...]

Entertainment Review: Banana Pancakes ROCK!

Banana Pancakes by Jack Johnson is one of my favorite Pandora finds. It's totally mellow with a little toe-tapping beat. It is the perfect song to play while my husband makes, what else, Banana Pancakes on Saturday mornings. I love it's acoustic sound and wonderful lyrics. I just picture a mom and dad dancing in the kitchen while the quiet kids play underfoot. Our actual morning picture is Dad … [Read more...]

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