An Island Life An Island Life Full-time Mommy, part-time Flight Attendant, occasional wife . . . living a chaotic life in Hawaii. Articles
Curious Critters Review
2012-01-28 16:26:00 Are you looking for a new book about animals to help with homeschooling? Or just looking for a book with stunning pictures of animals? If so you should check out Curious Critters by David FitzSimmons. First let me tell you a little about David FitzSimmons? He is a free-lance photographer and writer as well as ... More About: Review
Elmo?s World: Favorite Things!
2012-01-28 11:32:00 La la la la. La la la la. Elmo’s World . I bet almost every child (and parent) knows how that song goes. All I have to do is see a picture of Elmo and that tune immediately starts playing in my head. Elmo’s World debuted in 1998 and regularly plays during the last 15 minutes ... More About: Things
The Muppets on Blu-ray & DVD on March 20th
2012-01-27 16:27:00 One of the year?s best-loved family comedies and among the best reviewed films of 2011, Disney?s ?The Muppets ,? starring Jason Segel, Academy Award®-nominee Amy Adams, and favorite celebrity couple Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy — debuts March 20 on Blu-ray? Combo Pack, DVD, Digital Download and On-Demand formats. A must-own movie the entire family ...
Monopoly Collection for Wii
2012-01-27 16:23:00 I?m a big fan of board games, but I?m not a fan of all the set-up that most games require, and I?m definitely not fond of keeping track of all of the little pieces. So I was really excited when I found out that many of my favorite board games are now available as Wii ...
Sam?s Club and P&G Baby Essentials (GC Giveaway)
2012-01-27 11:38:00 One of the reasons our family loves to shop at Sam’s Club is because they carry some of our favorite P&G baby essential products like Pampers, Similac, and Dreft. Shopping in bulk saves us valuable time since it eliminates the need to stop by the store on a weekly basis. And if you have kids ... More About: Baby
Aloha Friday #222
2012-01-27 05:00:00 Welcome to this week?s edition of Aloha Friday . In Hawaii, Aloha Friday is the day that we take it easy and look forward to the weekend. So I thought that on Fridays I would take it easy on posting, too. Therefore, I?ll ask a simple question for you to answer. Nothing that requires a lengthy ...
Drawsome Tablet by UBI Soft
2012-01-26 22:36:00 A few weeks ago a snow storm hit Seattle and, since we?re not really winter people here, that meant lots of staying indoors. Fortunately, my kids (ages 4 and 2 ½) and I had a new toy to play with- the Drawsome Tablet for Wii! This tablet came with two games, Drawsome Sketch Quest and ... More About: Soft
Drawsome Tablet by UBI Soft
2012-01-26 22:36:00 A few weeks ago a snow storm hit Seattle and, since we?re not really winter people here, that meant lots of staying indoors. Fortunately, my kids (ages 4 and 2 ½) and I had a new toy to play with- the Drawsome Tablet for Wii! This tablet came with two games, Drawsome Sketch Quest and ... More About: Soft
Jake and the Never Land Pirates: Peter Pan Returns on DVD on April 3rd
2012-01-26 16:16:00 Peter Pan is back??but his shadow is missing! When Peter loses his shadow while playing a game of Catch-Me-If-You-Can, he returns to Never Land to seek help from his kid pirate friend Jake. Embarking on one of his most daring and exciting adventures ever, Jake and his kid pirate pals, Izzy and Cubby, along with ... More About: Pirates , April
WordSearch! by Goliath Games (Giveaway)
2012-01-26 11:41:00 Our favorite kind of board games are word-type games – Scrabble, Scattergories, Boggle. These games really make you think outside the box and helps to build my girls’ vocabulary knowledge. However, now we have a new favorite word game called WordSearch! thanks to Goliath Games . WordSearch (also known as WordQuest) is a game that is ...
Disney Junior 24-hour Programming Launces in the US on March 23rd
2012-01-25 16:56:00 Disney Junior, a 24-hour basic cable/satellite channel expressly for kids age 2-7 and their parents/caregivers, will launch FRIDAY, MARCH 23 (12:00 midnight, ET/PT) in the U.S., joining 28 other Disney Junior channels around the world. The announcement was made today at the Television Critics Association Press Tour in Pasadena, California, by Gary Marsh, President and ... More About: Programming , Disney , March
SlickSugar Kids Apparel & Accessories (Giveaway)
2012-01-25 11:07:00 I’m a big supporter in the continuation of Performing Arts programs in our schools. My daughters are all artistic by nature and it would be a real shame if they didn’t have the opportunity to develop their talents in the public school system. So when I hear about companies who also support this cause I’m ... More About: Kids , Accessories , Apparel
WordGirl Takes On Bullying
2012-01-24 16:25:00 Scholastic Media?s Emmy Award®-winning animated series WordGirl ® explores the power of words to help and to harm in a timely new one-hour episode, ?The Rise of Miss Power,? which stars Emmy Award®-winner Jane Lynch as the voice of Miss Power and premieres February 20th on PBS KIDS GO!(check local listings). The adventure ... More About: Bullying
Gerber Life College Plan ? Project Open Book (Snapfish Giveaway)
2012-01-24 11:06:00 Even though my girls are still young saving for college is always on my mind. In fact, Kacie (9) is already making a list of the ones she’d like to attend and none of them are located in the islands. As a parent, I want to do everything I can to help her reach her ... More About: Life , College , Open , Project , Book
Febreze Car Vent Clip
2012-01-23 23:38:00 With a family of 3 young girls who are always on-the-go, sometimes our car can end up smelling less than desirable. The spilled milk from sippy cups, the dirty socks that strangely accumulate in the back seat, the food wrappers from quick lunches . . . all contribute Well, now there’s a quick and easy ... More About: Clip
HOP on Blu-ray & DVD on March 23rd
2012-01-23 16:43:00 The Easter Bunny?s hare apparent leaves his ancestral home on Easter Island to pursue pop superstardom in the hilarious comedy HOP, coming to Blu-ray? and DVD on March 23, 2012, from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Blending state-of-the-art CGI animation with live action, HOP is a non-stop, rockin? adventure packed with humor and hijinks as rebellious ...
Soothe Sore Throat Pain w/ Chloraseptic and Luden?s (Giveaway)
2012-01-23 11:51:00 Chloraseptic®, the #1 pharmacist-recommended brand for sore throat relief, is expanding its line to include new offerings just in time for the winter cold season. Chloraseptic?s® new Warming Sore Throat Lozenges and Sore Throat Lollipops are the latest to be added to the line of throat pain relief staples. Chloraseptic® Medicated Sore Throat Lollipops have ... More About: Pain
Island News #18
2012-01-23 03:31:00 Join us every Monday as we share some of the great events going on around the Blogosphere! CONTESTS & SWEEPSTAKES Command Brand from 3M is hosting a casting call to discover the star of their next commercial! If you or your readers are a fan of the brand and ready to make your TV debut, simply log onto the Command Facebook page and submit ... More About: News , Island
The Waikiki Aquarium
2012-01-23 03:02:00 Have you ever looked into the eye of a zebra shark? Seen an octopus opening a jar? Or met the real-life versions of Dori and Nemo? Located next to a living coral reef, the award winning Waikiki Aquarium brings guests face-to-fin with colorful tropical fish, reef sharks, living corals, endangered Hawaiian monk seals, sea jellies, ...
Hasbro?s Annual Fun and Game Event
2012-01-22 21:20:00 Are you looking for great savings and amazing daily deals on some of your favorite Hasbro toys and games, then check out Hasbro’s Annual Fun and Game Event going on now! You can register today to print over $125 in coupons (quantities are limited) and get access to incredible daily deals. All daily deals include ...
Fill In The Blankie
2012-01-22 16:53:00 One of my favorite things about having little ones are those adorable baby blankets. The only thing is that once the girls outgrew them I ended up donating them to charity or giving them away to family and friends. However, after seeing how luxurious and gorgeous the personalized blankets from Fill In The Blankie are, ...
Sam´s Club ?6 Box Tops on a Pack? Promotion (GC Giveaway)
2012-01-22 12:48:00 I’ve always been a big supporter of Box Tops for Education because it’s such an easy way to earn money for my girls’ school. We just look for products that have the little Box Tops printed on the packaging, cut them out, and turn them into the school. Box Tops for Education has helped America?s ... More About: Promotion , Club
Fresh Beat Band ?Just Like A Rockstar? Video
2012-01-22 10:11:00 Fresh Beat Band will be releasing their debut album later on this month The Fresh Beat Band: Music From the Hit TV Show and will feature their hit singles; “Great Day”, “Here We Go”, “Bananas” and “A Friend Like You”. The band will also play a series of shows throughout the US this Spring. Courtesy ... More About: Video , Rockstar , Fresh
PediaCare Acetaminophen Infant & Childrens Liquid (Giveaway)
2012-01-22 00:13:00 Having a sick child can be a very stressful time for a family. For me, it’s a feeling of helplessness as I sit by my daughter’s bedside taking her temperature and monitoring her progress. That’s why it’s important to administer the correct medications to ensure that you’re doing everything you can to help them get ... More About: Liquid
Walt Disney Studios 2012 Movie Line-Up
2012-01-21 15:12:00 As you know, we are big fans of Disney movies. Here are some of the one that we’re anxiously waiting to see in 2012. January 13: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST 3D, also in Disney Digital 3D Walt Disney Animation Studios? magical classic ?Beauty and the Beast? returns to the big screen in Disney Digital 3D?, ... More About: Movie
Barney: I Love My Friends DVD
2012-01-20 16:04:00 Having 3 girls I feel like my life has been filled with Barney for the last 10 years . . . but I really don’t mind. His classic “I Love You” song will guarantee me some hugs and kisses each time without fail. Gotta love that! Released on January 3, 2012, Barney: I Love My ... More About: Friends
Aloha Friday #221
2012-01-20 05:00:00 Welcome to this week?s edition of Aloha Friday . In Hawaii, Aloha Friday is the day that we take it easy and look forward to the weekend. So I thought that on Fridays I would take it easy on posting, too. Therefore, I?ll ask a simple question for you to answer. Nothing that requires a lengthy ...
Simon Flash by Hasbro (Giveaway)
2012-01-19 16:51:00 We’ve always loved playing Simon since it’s such an easy concept for the girls to understand. You just watch to see the color combination that Simon displays and then repeat it. Of course, as the game progresses the combinations get faster and more difficult. Simon Flash puts a unique twist on this classic family game. ... More About: Hasbro
Jake and the Never Land Pirates ? Season 2
2012-01-19 16:03:00 The classic character Peter Pan makes his first-ever appearance in the hit series for kids age 2-7, “Jake and the Never Land Pirates ,” in a primetime special presentation, “Jake and the Never Land Pirates: Peter Pan Returns,” premiering MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13 (7:00-8:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel. Featuring six original songs, the special finds Peter ... More About: Season
?Big Miracle? Coming to Theaters February 3rd
More articles from this author:2012-01-18 11:45:00 Inspired by the true story that captured the hearts of people across the world, the rescue adventure Big Miracle tells the amazing tale of a small town news reporter (John Krasinski) and an animal-loving volunteer (Drew Barrymore) who are joined by rival world superpowers to save a family of majestic gray whales trapped by rapidly ... 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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