Falling in love with Oscar in DISNEYNATURE CHIMPANZEE

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Last weekend, I got a chance to attend a sneak preview of DisneyNature’s newest film, CHIMPANZEE. Disneynature takes moviegoers deep into the forests of Africa with “Chimpanzee,” a new True Life Adventure introducing an adorable young chimpanzee named Oscar and …

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Leaving the little man behind

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As you can imagine, I am beyond excited to be taking part in the Disney Social Media Moms Celebration.  Yet, there are a few things that are leaving me a bit bittersweet. When I attended the celebration in 2o11, I …

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A funny thing happened on the way to the movies…

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A few weeks ago, I got an invite from Disney to attend a screening of the new Disneynature movie CHIMPANZEE.  I excitedly RSVPed for my whole family.  We love monkeys and couldn’t wait to see a movie filled with them. …

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The AWARE in Autism Awareness Day

A while ago, I was talking to someone at work and I mentioned my friend Shannon.  Said coworker replied, huh, I don’t recall you ever mentioning your friend Shannon.  I explained Shannon was a fellow blogger I had met years …

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Working the Working Mom Guilt

These past few weeks, we have had a number of activities going on that have nothing to do with the adults but everything to do with the kids.  And that means adults have to drive the kids from place to …

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Waterpik Ultra WaterFlosser – A Review

We’re a household that cares deeply about dental health.  Like it or not, IT Boy’s teeth get brushed 3 times a day.  It’s akin to wrestling an alligator, but it has to be done.  My teeth have so many issues, …

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Waterpik Sinus Sense – A Review

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Welcome to the first day of spring!  Spring means so many things – blooming flowers, Easter bunnies, longer nights, and of course, the dreaded sneezes.  I’m sure I’ve mentioned it before, but I suffer greatly from seasonal allergies.  As a …

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Welcome to Planet B. Mitzvah

Soccer Girl is in 7th grade, which in our world means that it’s time for Jewish children to become Bar and Bat Mitzvahs.  The invites have started to come in, and this month alone she has three to attend.  It’s …

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No Place To Go – New Play and Special Discount Offer

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 Despite the title of this post, I am happy to tell you that I *do* have a place for you to go…it’s the name of a new play from The Public Theater being peformed at Joe’s Pub.  The story is …

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We were #1! We were #1!

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Last Friday, For Dummies hosted a Twitter Party to celebrate the start of Dummies Month.  Yes, Virginia, there is a Dummies Month.  It’s when we work with retailers to promote Dummies books through special offers in stores and online, throughout the …

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Playtime for Everyone!

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Parents, have you ever wanted to have a simple, uncomplicated night out with your significant other that DIDN’T include your kids?  Maybe you want to take in a show, you know, like your sophisticated selves used to do BK – …

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Google+ Webinar

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Interested in learning more about Google+, especially as it relates to publishers, authors and booksellers?  You’re in luck!  BEA is hosting a webinar in their ongoing social media series specifically focused on Google+ that I am lucky enough to participate …

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“Operation DW” Saves the Day!

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Tomorrow, IT Boy is having (minor) surgery to have tubes inserted into his ears.  He’s always been prone to ear infections, and until this year, we resisted taking an aggressive approach to solving the problem, instead relying on nasal spray …

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Coughing is the new breathing

So, um, remember this post? I meant it.  I really did.  That whole “taking care of ME” thing.  I was serious. I don’t think I slipped up.  Really. In January, I got sick.  A cold, really.  Mostly coughing symptoms.  Nothing …

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Moments in Leadership – Enable Others to Act

Ever have one of those days where your amazing leadership skills enable one of your team members to achieve all that they needed to and have the win of all wins? Yeah…this isn’t a story about that. It’s the story …

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