Book Of The Week: Bird - For You (and Them)

First I should point out that this ain’t no board book. For that matter, you shouldn’t let your kids grimy hands anywhere near it.  But they can look with just their eyes, just make sure not to let them get their marks on the pristine white pages of this magnificent tome to birds in the aptly named book Bird. Continue reading »

Dress Like Max or a Wild Thing

Do you adore Where the Wild Things Are? Are you just basking in the glory of all the marketing, hoopla and hope of the upcoming film version?  Do you want to wear your love for the film for all to see? You could get a tattoo (like these people here) or you can spurge on some of the upscale (read expensive) limited edition items from Opening Ceremony.

This unique collection was done in collaboration with the film’s director Spike Jonze. Featured are pieces like “Max’s iconic one-piece playsuit” (to the left), Wild Thing inspired coats and super cool jewelry Pamela Love like a charm bracelet and Wild Thing fang.  You can check out all the goodies here. Continue reading »

Jenna Jameson - Mommy Blogger?

Move over Heather Armstrong and all you other parenting pontificators, there’s a new mommy blogger in town.  Jenna Jameson, yes that Jenna Jameson star of films such as Super Sexy Too, I Love Lesbians 10 and Jenna Uncut & Uncensored and author of the bestseller How to Make Love Like a Porn Star has decided to start a blog. Continue reading »

Frenzy Alert: Wal-Mart Will Offer 100 Toys for $10

Walmart wants your money. The all important holiday shopping season is almost upon us and the super store chain will attempt to tempt consumers with cut rate deals. Last year Wal-Mart offered up 10 toys for $10 each. This year? Continue reading »

They Say: Popular Kids Grow Up Healthier

Were you jealous of the popular kids in school? Well your envy may not end when you all graduate. According to a new report from a 30-year study published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, a popular child will grow up have have more pals, more ‘peer respect’, and will be healthier overall.

The kiids with less friends? Continue reading »

They Say: 9 Out of 10 Teens Aren’t Eating Their Veggies

Sometimes getting your kids to eat their veggies can be quite the challenge. But it doesn’t just stop when they’re little, apparently teens aren’t eating their greens either. And this isn’t just a teen here, a teen there, we’re talking MOST teens aren’t eating enough of the good stuff. Continue reading »

8 Tattoo Tributes to Where the Wild Things Are

One of my ex-boyfriends had a Max from Where the Wild Things Are tattoo. At twenty I thought it was pretty much the coolest things ever. Back then it seemed totally original, but it turns out that that tributes to Maurice Sendak’s children’s masterpiece are almost as popular butterflies or cute little stars…almost.

Here are eight super cool Where The Wild Things Are tattoos on the skin of some super fans. These are the same people who will undoubtedly be jockeying for position on the opening night Spike Jones adaptation coming out October 16th.

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Recall: Neocate Infant Formula Recall

Nutricia North America Inc., based in Rockville Maryland, has recalled one of their lots of Neocate Infant Formula. Why is it being recalled? Continue reading »

Woman Busted For Babysitting Her Neighbors’ Kids

Do you help watch your friends or neighbors kids? If you do, you may want to think again. Well, if you live in West Michigan that is. A woman there is apparently being threatened with fines and the potential of jail time for babysitting her neighbor’s three children. Continue reading »

5 Best Kid Dances from the World’s Got Talent

I’m a sucker for precocious kids.  And when they can back up their air of awesomeness with some kind of talent, I - for one - am totally smitten and delighted.

One place where these gifted kids get to showcase their skills is on the ‘Fill-in-blank’s’ Got Talent. The franchise is everywhere, all over the globe looking for anyone and everyone of any age to take the stage and show off.  And of course kids are always a hit. Here are five of the best kid dance performances from around the world. Continue reading »