They don't make them like this anymore. (They really don't!) For this Thursday Throwback, we give you a vintage Electric Company skit "Letterman: Dancing in the Dark" created in the early seventies. It was narrated by Joan Rivers, and stars Gene Wilder as the voice of Letterman.
I wish I could say "I knew these guys way back when...", but I can't. Instead, I discovered Nuttin But Stringz the way many other people did- through Jack's big Music Show on Noggin. NBS consists of two brothers, Damien and Tourie Escobar, from Queens, NY. They're formally-trained violinists who combine classical music with jazz and hip hop. My 2-year-old loves this song, called "Thunder".
Still looking for some warm-weather basics for your little one? If so, this might be a good time to check out organic and natural items at Wild Dill. The company is giving 20% off everything in the store for its moving sale. Just visit Wild Dill online and enter the code MOVING20 at checkout. The offer expires June 30th.
As the mother of an active toddler, I'm always on the lookout for products to de-clutter and simplify my life. When it comes to attacking the laundry monster, I like to get 'er done as quickly as possible. (I've never understood why laundry needed to be such a messy ordeal.) So, of course, I love that someone has come up with ONE product to replace the clutter of bottles in my laundry room. It's such a simple idea! The new Purex® Complete 3-in-1™ Laundry Sheets contain enough detergent, softener and static-fighter for a full load. You just toss a sheet into the washer when you start the washing machine. When the cycle is done, you simply put the clothes in the dryer along with the laundry sheet. The heat from the dryer activates the softening and anti-static agents in the sheet. The end result? One fresh, clean, fluffy batch of laundry. Now, how awesome is that?
Find out more at the link below:
What about you? What do you use to simplify the laundry generated by the adults and children in the house? Let me know by clicking on comments!
We've all seen pictures of famous people wheeling their tots around in those hip, convertable strollers, right? But high-quality gear isn't just for the rich and famous. If you've had your heart set on a Bugaboo stroller (for yourself or other new parents) but needed just a little more motivation, you're in luck. From now until July 15, Giggle.com is offering free shipping on the Bugaboo Cameleon and accessories. No coupon code is necessary. Just click below. FREE shipping on the Bugaboo Cameleon stroller and select accessories.
What's the most fun thing Michelle Obama has done since becoming First Lady? She says it was visiting the set of Sesame Street last week to tape a segment about healthy habits. She explained to the press that "I never thought I’d be on Sesame Street with Elmo and Big Bird, and I was thrilled. I’m still thrilled. I’m on a high.”
Take a look at this clip of Mrs. Obama's appearance on Sesame Street:
The show is part of Sesame Street's "Healthy Habits For Life" initiative, encouraging exercise and nutritious eating habits.
Why doesn't anyone make adult shoes this cute? As you'll see, color is all the rage this Spring and Summer. Shoe designers are going all out, especially on toddler and preschooler shoes. So, get your little ones some cool tennis shoes and sandals they could only get away with at their age. Sure they're loud, busy and over the top, but chances are your little one has one or two of those traits as well.
This is a great time to be a toddler, isn't it? The powers-that-be apparently believe preschool kids are one hot demographic. Cool toddler gear is being churned out at a dizzying pace and it's becoming harder and harder to keep track of all the stars visiting the hippest children's television shows. From April 27th to April 30th, pop singer Beyonce Knowles will be a special guest on Nick Jr's Wow Wow Wubbzy. She will be the voice of the lead singer of the Wubb Girlz, an all-girl band. Then, on May 1st, Beyonce will return in the role for the hour-long “Wubb Idol”! Check your local listings for exact times.
Here's a quick sneak preview of Beyonce rocking Wuzzleburg with her original tune, "Sing a Song":
If you have a little one who loves to read (or be read to), chances are you already own Maurice Sendak's classic "Where The Wild Things Are" in book form. Well, soon it will be a feature film directed by Spike Jonze and produced by Tom Hanks. The cast includes Catherine Keener, Max Records, James Gandolfini, Forest Whitaker, Lauren Ambrose, and Mark Ruffalo. Like the children's book, the movie tells the story of Max, a little boy who creates his own world, including a forest inhabited by ferocious wild creatures.
The release has been pushed back a couple of times, but the current date is October 16, 2009. The trailer makes me think it might be worth the wait.
I want to share with you a wonderful product for babies and mommies that will moisturize your babies skin, hair and even work on those stretch marks that you might have post-partum!
Can motherhood be simplified and the formula put in a jar?
I wish…but Shea Bella Baby Butter comes pretty close by serving as an all in one moisturizing product for your baby. Shea Bella is wonderful in preserving the softness of your baby’s skin. In addition, Shea Bella moisturizes baby’s hair after bath and serves as the perfect daily head-dress. All curly haired babies’ moms will rejoice that there is finally a natural product that will soften and define their little one’s curls while allowing the comb to get through easily. In addition, Shea Bella is excellent in healing cradle cap. Shea Bella is also successful in healing diaper rash and can be used on baby’s bottom after each changing instead of petroleum jelly. Shea Bella also serves as a soothing after sun ointment on a hot summer day.
A wise woman once said “You shouldn’t put any products on your body or in your hair that you would not also eat”. Hard to do…but when it comes to your baby…that adage rings true. Shea Bella Baby Butter is made from all natural, organic ingredients that are also technically edible. I wouldn’t recommend actually eating Shea Bella but it’s nice to know that you are putting a product on your baby (or yourself) that gentle, safe and has no added fragrances. As many of you know, recent news has reported that many common baby lotions and other products contain phthalates (say that 3 times!) that have proven harmful to babies. Feel confident in knowing that Shea Bella is "phthalate-free" as is just as pure as your love for your little one!
And don’t forget Mom! Shea Bella is a wonderful tummy butter for stretch marks and other interesting dermatological things what we mom’s go through in pregnancy and post-partum.
I created this product soon after my daughter (Laila) was born. She had a horrible case of cradle cap and also began to have diaper rash after she began day care. I found that the mainstream products that I was using did not work on her. When I created Shea Bella by just mixing some ingredients in my kitchen, I found that I had an all in 1 product that served all of her skin and hair needs.
I have free 2 oz. samples for the first 7 mommies that contact me. There is no catch in receiving this product. The only thing I ask is that you email me after you use Shea Bella and provide me with feedback on whether you like it…whether you don’t like it…and what can be done to improve it. I would like to use positive feedback as testimonials in my ebay store. I also ask that you please spread the word about Shea Bella.
I will be setting up an ebay store after I receive enough feedback so please email me at
