*** CONTEST CLOSED *** Congratulations Betty N Play Doh is a staple in my home, in fact it is one of my favorite items I carry in my bag, the others are crayons and aquadoodles.  Truth is I have toyed with several variations and cheaper knock-offs of Play-Doh but the scent and quality of their inferior cousins convinced me to not even bother. When I heard about the...

*** CONTEST CLOSED *** Congratulations Geoff K Think you have the moves to groove with the East High Wildcats? Let the stars show you what they’ve got in an interactive dance-along that lets you control the action, and relive your favorite parts of the movie with an incredible virtual scrapbook! It’s the movie you love and so much more! High School Musical...

*** CONTEST CLOSED *** Congratulations Chirs G. Back in July, Mommy Niri interviewed Margaret Johnson, CEO of SABI – an Educational Video Games Startup Company. Mommy Niri readers get to win ItzaBitza, again. Reading to your baby, yet, reading is for all seasons, gift of reading and tools for early readers are some of the discussions that readers can participate...

As part of the Mommy Niri Friday 5 series I wanted to deliver the next dose but could not figure out what to write about. I know it is hard to believe but Mommy Niri was at a loss for words (if you think you are having a hard time believing this I can see hubby dearest shaking his head in disbelief). Well fear not, all is not lost. Here I am back with this week’s...

*** Contest Closed *** Congratulations Natalia D. Pirate’s Booty, is a deliciously baked all-natural snack made from puffed rice and corn.  Pirate’s Booty comes in great subtle flavors like Aged White Cheddar, Barbeque, Veggie (vegan), Bermuda Onion and Sea Salt & Vinegar.  All Pirate’s Booty products are low in fat (130 calories per serving) gluten and...

Recently I saw an opportunity to review some costumes and I was taken aback, it was August. I normally have no concept of what day it is but was I really that out of touch? Flashbacks to last year and I recall how the good costumes get taken. Anyway I managed to get a wonderful witch costume (part of their Simply Spooky line) from the Princess Time Toys online store...

*** Contest Closed *** Congratulations Tracy A free online service, Qlubb, helps parents organize and coordinate their children’s activities and groups.  It has online sign-up sheets, shared calendaring, etc. and has over 20,000 members who are using Qlubb to organize everything from parent-teacher-associations to room parenting to scout troops to youth sports. Qlubb...

The 3rd week of Featured SnazL stories and we made it, since we have not been thrown off the show we are going to sweeten the conversation and talk Food. Who on earth does not like food? Well except for those lil skinny girls I once met who complained about having to eat lunch. Go figure! Well for the rest of us food lovers come on over Wednesday at 9pm EST. Check...

*** CONTEST CLOSED *** Congratulations Lisa, Lia, Heather Goldsmith, Barbara Wright & Lisa Taylor Ready Made Meals There is nothing fancy about packaged foods. Its an old tradition. The GoPicnic meal is ready to eat right from the box with absolutely no need for refrigeration or special preparation. Vegetarian Meals Whenever I am in a hurry, I take one of these...

*** CONTEST CLOSED *** Congratulations Cynthia Mercado If you know me you would know that I am a strong advocate of education and reading (read some of my earlier posts if you need more convincing reading to your baby, yet, grant the gift of reading, providing the tools for early readers) but also that I have been working as part of a focus group with Hooked On Phonics....

Mommy Niri readers get ready for the Back To School Special Promotion – a full week of giveaways for you. We will be posting a product giveaway every day for the next 7 days. Here is the full list of back to school giveaways: Hooked on Phonics, Learn To Read GoPicnic, 5 Winners with 4 Products each Qlubb, T Shirt and Eco friendly lunch box system Pirates Booty,...

As a mom the days of browsing in a place with kids have long been a thing of the past.  With a 2 and 4 year old in tow it becomes more of an effort than the amusement I may derive at some outings. Some things like strawberry picking is one of my favorite activities for the simple reason that as long as the kids have something to do they are out of trouble. Some kids...

So you probably have been to my snazl shows, if so thank you and I hope you will make it to all. If not, it is not too late to join in for fun and prizes. So grab, or make, your best videos about anything food.  Show me your (or someone else’s) recipes, tips, best restaurant food, anything food through videos and pictures. You can upload them to the snazl directly...

I was pretty excited to be invited to a webinar (you can listen to a part of it here) with Doug Gotlieb, Vice President of Digital Products at Barnes And Noble, regarding their eBooks launch. Barnes and Noble is one of my favorite places (along with Starbucks and Ikea) representing innovation and style so to get the scoop on this latest venture was really right up my...

I know my girls love Super Why, in fact they are addicted to anything with letters and numbers (hey, I don’t pick on your kids so leave mine alone). I know they are freaky kids but they are my freaky kids. Anyway you would have read my post on Super Why (read Meet Angela Santomero, creator of Super Why)but what you don’t know is my kids roleplay a lot. So...

Another Friday passes through as a summer storm makes it way in Boston and we find ourselves waiting anxiously for the next chapter in Mommy Niri’s Friday 5 series. I mean a Friday would not be a Friday without it, right? So this is in celebration of us moms who feel like we are slackers and when we meet the gloaters in moms out there it makes us ill. Well all...

Live Wednesday 9:00pm EST! Join in the party. Tonight we will have “School on my mind!” as the topic. Anything school goes!  I know you are excited after seeing the Snazl Sneak Peak: School On My Mind. If you have videos and pictures load them during the show. There will be prizes so join in. Oh and please bring your school picture to the party! Have questions?...

I am not talking about getting out the GRE books while still pregnant, but it is a no-brainer that talking and reading to your baby does make an impact. Children are sponges so it is indeed an honor to give them appropriate material to soak in. Education is a very passionate subject to me so I love being a part of anything to deal with it. I know it is difficult carving...

I just needed a new laptop, the older one had a battery so fried that I was practically married to the outlet. People stared at me unbelievably, like I was an idiot, and asked why don’t I just buy one. Well I am one of those people who analyze the value first. I did not mind getting a new battery but was not so sure that something else would pack up. Anyway the...

So we had a lot of fun and I had many questions after the show. Here are a few: Ooooh I missed your show, can I watch a copy of it? Actually the show per-se is not live just the actual chat that is liev and uploads around it. So you can watch it anytime YOU want. Do I need a login for SnazL? Only if you want to join the chat. To watch you don’t need one. But I...

CONTEST CLOSED!!! Congratulations Taksiha Allen Paper Culture provides high-end invitations and announcements. The samples we received were made from 100% post consumer recycled paper. The paper quality, colors, and design were top notch. The rounded corners were done smoothly and the envelope was made of thick quality paper. Of course premium products mean premium prices....

[ CLICK HERE TO POST YOUR IDEAS BY SEPT 1st TO WIN $10,000 FOR A SCHOOL] I was at a party recently and friends asked me what do I do with stuff I get through blogging (from attending parties/events and reviews) and I replied I give it away. When the shell-shocked look faded some understanding of the concept set in that the power to make someone happy by giving is amazing....

So week 1 of Mommy Niri’s 1st Live Video show has been fun. Mommy Niri, along with 7 other bloggers, will continue to be Featured SnazL Bloggers for the next 7 weeks. This week I will be speaking School! So grab, or make, your best videos about anything school. How you feel about your child’s 1st day at school (or return), or what Back To School means in...

I always love projects from the One2One Network, they keep you feeling a little more hip by showing me the latest music which aI might have otherwise missed. This time it was to review the Rock Of Ages CD.  Even though I am n0t in touch with what is hot (or not) this listing had several songs from an age when I did listen. Come on, who has not loved “we built this...

When the folks at MomSelect asked me whether I would review the new Nickelodeon’s partyware for SpongeBob I must admit to having some mixed feelings. My older daughter somehow the previous Halloween was scared out of her wits by some characters at a party, namely Scooby Doo and SpongeBob and that fear had remained for a long time. I think it must be due to being...

As part of my Friday 5 series, Mommy Niri is trying to be early this week and sipping a Starbucks Chai, in Starbucks no less, and dishing out this week’s dose. Sipping a Starbucks Chai Latte, allows me to ignore the whining happening in the backseat between the girls. Did I mention the girls are strapped (nice and tight) in their seats. If I could just get that...

CONTEST CLOSED!!! Last weekend I attended the GAP Born To Fit party held by the lovely Mom In The City (through Brand About Town) and I had a blast. There is nothing nicer than spending a day in NY surrounded by lovely ladies and even lovier jeans. There were 3 styles of Born To Fit Jeans: Bootcut, Regular and Skinny but all were exceptional. Now you know Mommy Niri...

I am even nervous to announce it, but Mommy Niri will be at her first live show tonight at 9pm. It is pretty easy to write on the blog but vlogging (video blogging) is something scarily different. Especially if you are not used to have attention on you it might feel disconcerting. Anyway I hope that my readers, and now viewers will get past any glamor they may be expecting....

WHAT? You already read about my iRobot tour so you would have got a feel for the company behind the That’s Ingenious challenge. Then you would have read my feature on Donor’s Choose (the charity promoting education) and you could see clearly why iRobot would have chosen them to be the charity of choice. Luckily Mommy Niri was chosen as a LeadHer (one of nine)...

As we learned, through the iRobot That’s Ingenious project, of $10,000 being the prize money for charity, we also learned that it was going to be through Donors Choose. I hate to admit that I had never heard of Donors Choose before this project and when I learned of them I was amazed that such an organization existed. I have to admit I normally don’t give...

Congratulations Winner: Rachel Burke! ***  CONTEST CLOSED *** I am sure you have read how much Super Why is loved in our home ( read my post on Meet Angelo Santomero, creator of Super Why to find out more). If Super Why is a favorite in your home or you have not tried it yet, now is your chance to own the Super Why! The Three Little Pigs & Jack and the Beanstalk Want...

Not only was Mommy Niri headed to Chicago to BlogHer but she was also getting there a whole day ahead since she was invited with a team of bloggers to visit the Ford Assembly plant. To prepare Mommy Niri asked her readers What Women Want(ed) in cars. I was excited but intrigued when told to wear long pants and closed shoes, though I would have done so I began to wonder...

The past week, after I returned from BlogHer, I found my home in a state that reminded me that dads do it differently. Yes, he did a splendid job holding down the fort, even if he could not hold down the balloon but it has taken me over a week to pick up the remnants. As part of Mommy Niri Friday 5 series I would love to continue my ranting to get it off my chest. I...

You know how some people die to see their favorite singer or band? Well, when I heard that I may get the opportunity to meet the creator of the PBS children’s show Super Why, Angelo Santomero,  I was super excited. Trust me, no exaggeration here. I am pretty involved in my children’s education, especially in a house of early readers, you would need to be....

Congratulations Winners: Donna Kozar, Cheryl Yoder, Candie Luster, Jennifer Girsche, Janet Fricano, Patricia Treskovich, Carol Dziuba, Amanda Kinder, Jeccica Simpson, and Carol Lawrence CONTEST CLOSED When I was contacted by Hostess about reviewing their new line of 100 calorie snacks (mini cakes)  I was unsure. I normally am pretty picky about cakes and truth be...