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Toys

Zhu-niverse Was a Hit!

The Zhu Zhu Pets are scurrying across the country as part of their Zhu-Niverse tour and those cute little hamsters invited us to come play with them here in Charlotte!  We had never seen these little guys before and I have to say – the kids LOVED them and we thought the event was awesome.  Sophia (3) and [...]

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Honey, don’t teach them how you clean. You sort of suck at it.

Sophia announced with pride that she had cleaned her play kitchen. I was ecstatic as I have been trying to get her to really clean up for a very long time.  I wanted to see this immaculate masterpiece.  She stood in front of the doors and said “Look, All Clean Mom!”  Her words said one thing [...]

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Not So Silly Bands

The kids are obsessed with Silly Bands.  Essentially they are rubber bands that when off your arm take the shape of an animal or object.  Miles’ favorite is the purple Train.  Sophia’s is a purple and white castle and a pink mermaid.   When piled on your arm these bring me right back to the jelly [...]

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Best Thing About the New Baby

For Miles, it is his old bouncy chair. Like this post? Don’t want to miss a Mommy Words Moment? Then subscribe via RSS or by email to get all the latest from this Mom’s mouth! You can also use the social buttons below to add this post to your favorite sites or send it to [...]

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DIY Play Kitchen – Who Needs Pottery Barn?

Monday is DIY day in bloggy land and this might be my proudest achievement to date.  It is certainly the one that has brought the most joy! My daughter has always loved play kitchens.  She finds hours of fun in making dinners, having tea parties and washing dishes.  I think it is just precious.  Now [...]

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The Princess Castle

My princess loves her castle!  This is Sophia at the END of her birthday.  She is exhausted and still smiling!  And the castle still looks great after 25 kids playing in it!  There are pics of the finished castle in the daylight further down.  Enjoy and good luck! The Background Sophia wanted a princess party [...]

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Beads for Breastfeeding?

Every year we go to New Orleans for Thanksgiving to see my husband’s family and enjoy this amazing city.  We love the family, we love the food, we love the music and Sophia…she will love the beads.  I know this because for our annual gumbo party here in Charlotte we provide beads and sparkly masks [...]

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