It's Hip Hop Baby Scores Again!

Recently, I was selected to review another DVD by It's Hip Hop Baby! I received a copy of Hip Hop Dance Class, which is geared towards kids ages 5 and up.

My daughter, who is 2, could hardly wait to get the wrapper off it, because she recognized the logo right away, and she LOVES the other video we have! We popped in the DVD, and she was off! She didn't quite understand all the things they were trying to teach, but boy, she sure wanted to! I found myself getting up and dancing with her, which was great for me, and the routines were easy to follow.
I definitely thing the age rating of kids over 5 is appropriate, because Hannah, though enjoying the idea of dancing along, didn't quite get the concept of how the video worked. It was awesome for me, though, because it was a great way to get me up and moving with her!
As it says on the It's Hip Hop Baby blog: "Whether you have two left feet or loads of thythm, mastering the hottest hip hop dance moves has never been easier! Hip Hop Dance Class features the best step-by-step instruction for every child at every level. The video teaches three different levels: beginner, intermediate and advanced. Plus, there's cardio hip hop, freestyle dancing and kids even learn how to clap and step to the beat." This is a great description of the movie! Hannah tried to keep right up with the kids on the video, and she had a lot of fun doing it! She kept saying "Mommy, look at me! I'm dancing!" And she was! It was so exciting for her to be able to dance like a big kid! 
I would thoroughly recommend this DVD to anyone who has kids that love to dance! It can be purchased online for $14.98 through the It's Hip Hop Baby website.

Summer time is here again...

... And that means that hubby is home for the summer now! While that has been a lot lifted off of me in terms of being a mom, it sure does add a lot to the household chores. I forget during the school year all the extra housework that comes from having a teacher husband who is home for the summer.

I'll admit he's been better about helping out around the house lately, but I've got to tell you - coming home to find that he's eaten all of the only box of crackers (that I just purchased 2 days ago!), or all of our glasses are dirty and on his computer desk gets really old really fast.



So far, though, the summer has been pretty relaxing. We've got a lot to do on our to-do list, but nothing that should be too difficult. I'll just be glad when we have the time to get it all done. We've already managed to get some of the smaller stuff done, like taking Hannah's changing table out of her room (she doesn't really need it anymore, even though she's not potty trained yet - which is also on our to-do list, though not formally written down), and getting our wicker furniture out of the basement.

I've got to spend some time really decluttering the house. I feel like my house is in a constant state of clutter, and I don't really know where to start. I've done pretty well, for the most part, getting rid of a lot of stuff, thanks to websites like Paperback Swap and Listia, but I still feel like I have a lot to clean out. I think it's because I always wish I could be one of those "minimalist" people, but I'm just not. As I've said, I've gotten a lot better about it, but I'm definitely open to suggestions! I've tried the fly lady method, and I think that's what I ultimately need to get back to, because it's just building in housework to your daily routine, which I can deal with. I'm all about routines!

Anyway, speaking of routines, a show I want to watch just started, and I've missed the first 12 minutes. Will catch up again later!

25 Things

I thought I would share 25 things most people don't know about me:

1. I have had 20 teeth pulled.
2. My husband doesn't want another dog after ours gets old and goes to doggie heaven, but I want a little one.
3. I really enjoy doing paperwork. I'm weird like that.
4. I wish I could be an awesome blogger with a million readers.
5. I have an illogical fear of fishing because I'm afraid of getting a hook stuck in my finger.
6. If I were still single with no kids, I would want to live in Europe for a year.
7. My ideal job would be something to do from home.
8. I make and sell Scrabble Tile Pendants, and I REALLY want the business to succeed.
9. I often believe I was born in the wrong reality...
10. ... or at least born in the wrong decade or century.
11. I don't think I want to have any more kids. I'm really happy with just my one daughter.
12. I don't believe myself to be really good at anything.
13. I am addicted to office supplies. I could live at a stationary store or Staples or something.
14. I want to take a pottery class.
15. I want to take a photography class.
16. I would like to own an SLR digital camera, but can't afford one.
17. Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day, but I almost never eat one.
18. I hate to garden, but I love having gardens at my house.
19. I would LOVE to own a bed and breakfast.
20. I want to learn graphic design.
21. I have the biggest sweet tooth ever. EVER.
22. I'm afraid of spiders.
23. Yes, I'm a mom. Yes, I read Twilight. Yes, I love Edward.
24. Mama Luna's Studio has a shop on cafepress.com too!
25. My husband and my daughter are the biggest loves of my life - forever and ever!

Share Photos : Photo Contests:Hannah and Lucy

Okay, I entered Hannah in the photo contest for Parents Magazine, and this is my shameless self promotion. Please, please vote for Hannah!

Share Photos : Photo Contests:Hannah and Lucy

All Kids Can Baseball Camp at Fenway Park!

An amazing opportunity for children with disabilities, CVS Caremark All Kids Can baseball camp is a once in a lifetime experience for kids to follow their dreams and play baseball at Fenway Park! The camps are currently trying to find teams made up of kids who have a disability to take part in one of nine FREE CAMPS being offered this season at Fenway. What an experience for these young players! 


Parents and coaches can nominate their own teams, but if their team has previously participated, they are encouraged to nominate a different team.  Included in the camps are: Hitting tips and on-field batting practice, a walk around the Warning Track, and a VIP tour of Fenway Park.  Please note, transportation and lodging are not provided, so parents of the players will have to plan accordingly. Check out the All Kids Can website for all the dates and details on how to get involved. Give a child the chance of a lifetime!