Keeping a preschooler entertained all day in a way that's both enjoyable for her and for me isn't always easy.  That's why I love finding games that we can play together which also help her develop new skills.

I've long been a fan of Peaceable Kingdom's Cooperative Games collection because these games allow you to play together with your child instead of compete against them.  Riley and I recently had the chance to review two award-winning board games from Peaceable Kingdom.  Keep reading to learn more!

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One of the things I love most about giving presents to my daughter is watching her little face light up with excitement and amazement at what she receives.  The "Woohoo Factor" is a powerful thing, for it gives back just as much excitement to me when I see my daughter with it.

With the holidays around the corner, us parents are beginning to search for those precious toys that are guaranteed to give our kiddos the "woohoos"!  That's why ASTRA, the American Specialty Toy Retailing Association, is kicking off their 3rd annual Neighborhood Toy Store Day on November 10th, 2012.  Keep reading to learn more!

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Earlier this month, I was telling you all about the seemingly endless to-do list of mine and how the holidays were already giving me the blues...before they were even here!  That's when I knew that I needed a relaxing night out with my husband, stat!

Of course, there's no place I'd rather be than at Ruth's Chris Steak House.  On October 18th, we attended their Port Wine Dinner and had a wonderful evening filled with conversation, fabulous food and delicious port wines, with absolutely NO children in the room!

I found this event particularly interesting, since I didn't know much about port wines before attending.  The good news is that the expert wine afficionados there did a great job of showing me the ropes, and now I think I can "hold my own" in a conversation about port wine.

Ruth’s Chris Steak House is also an amazing eating establishment because they never disappoint with anything on their menu. I thought everything was superb, especially the butternut squash bisque and filet mignon.  The bisque was so tasty that one of the other diners asked when would this be on their menu.  I felt very important when the General Manager said that this was a one night only treat especially for us and would not be showing up on their menu!

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Providing nutritious meals in school is one of the easiest and most cost-effective ways we can make a difference in the life of a child. But we’re not asking you to donate here – we want to invite you to get to know some of the kids we’re supporting at the Huarimarca School in Bolivia!

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Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF is one of the longest-running youth volunteer initiatives in America. For 62 years, it has helped motivate kids to become active global citizens while teaching the fundamental value of helping others.

Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF encourages kids of all ages to help raise funds for their peers in developing countries by going door-to-door on Halloween night or participating in other festive fundraising activities.

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If you're lucky enough to have a little girl in your life, then you're well aware of how special and magical their dreams and fantasies are.  My daughter, Riley, seems to live in her own tiny world of fairies, rainbows and unicorns and loves to make up imaginative tales and games based on this wonderful land.

Disney's Secret of the Wings is a computer-animated comedy based on the lovable Disney fairies characters.  In Secret of the Wings, Tinker Bell ventures into the mysterious Winter Woods and meets a frost fairy named Periwinkle – and a magical secret is revealed!  The DVD and Blu-ray editions of this movie will be released tomorrow, October 23, 2012.

Now, thanks to JAKKS Pacific, your little girl can relive the mystery and wonder of this exciting film with the Disney Fairies Secret of the Wings collection of toys.  Keep reading to learn more!

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