Category Archives: Mommy

Swa-Rai Mommy: Build-A-Bear Workshop New SpongeBob SquarePants Collection & Giveaway

Build-A-Bear New SpongeBob SquarePants Collection

Yesterday, when I arrived home there was a special package from Build-A-Bear Workshop waiting for the boychild. He was still at school so of course, I decided to take a peak inside of his box and this is what was inside… It was SpongeBob!!!! I couldn’t wait for the boychild to get home, I knew he was going to freak out because he is obsessed with SpongeBob SquarePants. He watches this show faithfully everyday. This combined with the fact that he loves Build-A-Bear, I could tell this was definitely going to be a good day for the boychild. The SpongeBob SquarePants … Read More

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SwaRai Mommy: Car’s Life 3, The Royal Heist DVD

CAR'S LIFE 3: THE ROYAL HEIST

Last week, the boychild received a copy of Car’s Life 3: The Royal Heist and you know he drove me crazy, every 3 minutes he was begging me to let him watch it. Last night, he finally got a chance to watch it and I was surprised at how attentively he watched it. The boychild is very active so when I find something to hold his attention, I love it! Movie Description: Sparky, the high-spirited sports car, is back and ready for his biggest adventure ever… Queen Limousine is coming to town to attend a charity drag race, and everyone’s caught royal fever, even … Read More

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Swa-Rai Mommy: Monsters University Hits Theaters June 21

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Alright guys, Monsters University will hit theaters June 21! So if you loved Monsters, Inc. hold on to your hats for the sequel. This time the Monsters have grown up and are now off to college. The original movie was released 12 years ago and the boychild wasn’t even born yet, so we will definitely watch the first movie just in time to see Monsters University. Check out the movie trailer below… I know where I will be June 21, I can’t wait to hear what you guys think about Monsters University as well. 

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SwaRai Mommy: Disney’s Wreck-It-Ralph Read Along x One Sweet Race Books

Disney's Wreck-It-Ralph Read Along x One Sweet Race Books

The boychild is getting older and is always looking to try new things. I’m constantly looking for ways to occupy his inquisitive mind. One of the things he loves most is for his aunt to read him a story before bedtime. Recently, we received Disney’s new Wreck-It-Ralph read long book with CD and he won’t put them down. Wreck-It-Ralph was one of his favorite movies and secretly one of my favorites as well. The Read-Along book comes with a CD which makes the entire experience fun and interactive. If your children loved the movie, they will love theses books! It’s so funny … Read More

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SwaRai Mommy: Iron Man 3 Lego Poster

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The boychild is going to squeal when he sees the new Iron Man 3 Lego Posters! Between his love for Iron Man and his love for all things Lego, these posters just might make his 4 year old life! I won’t lie, I can’t wait until Iron Man hits theaters May 3, the boychild and I will be the first in line! How cute are these posters?Lego Posters not your thing? Here is one of the original posters for Iron Man. Robert Downey Jr. and Gwyneth Paltrow are two of my favorite actors so I can’t wait to see both of them … Read More

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Swa-Rai Mommy: It’s National Boys & Girls Club Week!

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When The Boys and Girls Club of America come to mind, I can’t help but have fond memories of my childhood. I will never forget in 1990 when the Boys and Girls Club opened up in my neighborhood. I remember running home telling my mom about this new place for kids and going on and on about how I had to become a member.  When she told me no, I was crushed, we simply couldn’t afford it. I remember going past everyday wishing I could be apart. Everyday after school, I would stand at the club’s door like a sad puppy, … Read More

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Monday Mingle: Happy Easter!

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Happy Easter from Me and the Boychild! This was the first year I dressed him up and took him to church. He had such a great time and thought he was looking good! I’m so glad he loves wearing ties, he better get used to it! I don’t know how I forgot to take a picture by myself but I did! Top, Blazer from Forever 21, Tights: NoNonsense and shoes: Jessica Simpson. We just got home and now he’s about to open up his Easter Basket! We kicked off our Easter Weekend dying eggs. Umm, lets just say they didn’t … Read More

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McDonald’s Moms Nutrition Workshop

McDonald's Moms Nutrition Workshop

Last Friday, I was invited to attend the McDonald’s Mom Nutrition Workshop and Fish McBites Product Sampling event. The boychild is a huge McDonald’s fan so I was excited to learn how McDonald’s and healthy eating could go hand in hand. When we think of McDonald’s we often think of fast food, that’s not always healthy for you. I can’t lie, at one point the boychild was eating more Happy Meals than I care to admit to because of my busy schedule. Then, I began to feel guilty about him eating fast food on a regular basis so our visits … Read More

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BabyBjorn Media Breakfast & Bouncer Balance Soft Preview

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Last week, a few of Chicago’s Mommy Influencers were invited to the Ivy Hotel to have breakfast with  BabyBjorn. During the event, we were given a chance to review some of BabyBjorn’s latest offerings . We also got an exclusive sneak peak of the New Bouncer Balance Soft. It’s Baby Bjorns newly designed bouncer. The new Bouncer Balance Soft comes in 6 different fabrics (which includes cotton, organic and mesh).   What I liked most about the bouncer was the fact that it’s a natural bouncer that moves as long as baby moves.  This is very important because you don’t want your baby to become addicted … Read More

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Disney Live! Mickey’s Music Festival is Coming to the Chicagoland Area x Discount Code

Disney Live! Mickey's Music Festival

Mickey Mouse is back and he’s coming to Rosemont, IL. You guys know the boychild and I love Mickey Mouse and Disney so I can’t wait to see this show. And guess what?!?! I have a $5.00 off discount code for you, get all the deets below. Mickey Mouse and friends rock the world with the stars from The Little Mermaid, Aladdin and Disney/Pixar’s Toy Story in their new touring show Disney Live! Mickey’s Music Festival. Disney hits are remixed to the hottest sounds of today featuring hip hop, pop, swing, reggae, rock, country and much more! The irresistible lineup … Read More

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