A Duck in New York City (review)

I have to admit, when I saw this book slide out of the envelope, it took my breath away.

Because as much as I try to stay totally unbiased when I review things, I saw that duck and wanted to give it a big hug. Doesn’t the duck look like it needs the hug? Not in a sad, pathetic way…more of a ohmygoshitssocuuuute way.

So, I was basically praying the book would be half as good as the cover art…because if the book was bad, well, the duck would cry. Then I’d cry and it would be a mess.

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Third Annual Gap Casting Call and Giveaway

Gap is touring the country (in partnership with lilsugar and Snapfish) to see if your little one has what it takes to be voted the new face of GapKids and BabyGap! The Third Annual Gap Casting Call is searching for next year’s cutest, freshest face. Could your little one be the one? There’s only one way to know, get out there and go to a casting call!

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Funky Monkey Fruit Snacks Review

When I received the brightly colored, freeze dried snacks in the mail my first thought was, “Oh my gosh! It’s astronaut food…but healthy!”

My next thought was, “What is up with that monkey?” But I did not have much time to consider that because the overwhelming jazz music on the website along with the constant movement kind of made me think I was having an acid flashback. (Just a guess, as I’ve never done acid.)

Of course, the website and the monkey aren’t what we’re here for. We’re here to discover if the Funky Monkey freeze dried gluten-free organic fruit snacks that are cholesterol free TASTE good and if they’re something I’ll give to my toddlers…

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