Archive for the ‘NEWS’

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    Nate Berkus And Me!
    So when I received an  invitation to attend the launch party for the Nate Berkus Show I have to admit that I had no idea who he was. And if you are wondering if mommy niri has been living under a rock, the answer would be yes,with just kiddie shows as my entertainment. When I mentioned him to my single girlfriend her squeals of delight made me realize that I was missing...
    by Mommy Niri at August 31st, 2010 at 12:08 pm
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    A Red Carpet Correspondent Blogger? Get Your Voting Fingers On!
    Get this: Mommy Niri, along with 10 other bloggers were selected by Honda to attend Variety’sPower of Women event September 30th. So while I begin to trade my flip-flops for a glass slipper for a Red Carpet event there is more news to share. Two of the 11 bloggers will be chosen to be the Red Carpet Correspondent, presented by Lifetime. We all had to submit what...
    by Mommy Niri at August 21st, 2010 at 08:08 pm
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    Bloggers Hit The Today Show (Including Mommy Niri)
    It was at the time that invites to various parties were flowing in (note to companies – the BlogHer dates are set far in advance, leaving it until last minute to invite bloggers is not smart) and I had received an invite for The Today’s Show. I had been earlier, over a year ago to be precise, to an event with the producers of The Today Show at the launch...
    by Mommy Niri at August 17th, 2010 at 02:08 pm
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    Johnson’s Girl Talk Party For Autism Awareness!
    When I cam across an opportunity to host a girl “party” initiated by Johnson’s (you know the folks that make the trusted baby products for generations?) with a focus of raising awareness for a charitable cause – there was no thinking involved. I signed up. Fast forward a few weeks later and I was knee deep in projects but this one I wanted to make...
    by Mommy Niri at August 14th, 2010 at 05:08 am
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    A Limo, A School Bus And A Teacher In Kentucky!
    A few weeks ago I was approached by The Motherhood and Kleenex (and for an awesome contest I am giving away a month’s supply of Kleenex sneeze shield) about attending a pre-Kindergarten event with my lil Kindergarten-to-be girl. At the time my little girl had been doing a Kindergarten summer camp and was having a rough start. My being away for a few days to Evo Conference...
    by Mommy Niri at July 26th, 2010 at 07:07 pm
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    Better For BlogHer: Diet Starts Monday!
    Well actually Wednesday. Make that a Wednesday a few weeks ago. Or rather getting healthy not dieting 2 weeks ago. When I was contacted about attending a luncheon at BlogHer by Healthy Choice I accepted. Then I was offered to be part of a program about getting healthy by BlogHer. I have seen those posts about what to wear for BlogHer. Most annoy me as I love being a blogger...
    by Mommy Niri at July 20th, 2010 at 08:07 pm
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    Sharing Silly Banz And Doing Good! #77kids
    So when the discussion surrounding our efforts in Boston to put together an event by 77Kids (the children’s department at American Eagle) and The Motherhood I was still at Evo in Utah. While trying to hash and rehash ideas as to what we could do as we joined other mom bloggers, 77 of them, Do Good at the same time all around the country I was glad that we eventually...
    by Mommy Niri at July 17th, 2010 at 09:07 pm
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    So They Let Me Speak At Evo!
    You know how people always say that there is a good thing to everything than happens (or is that just me)? Well when I was asked to be a keynote speaker at Evo Conference – The evolution of women in social media, I was amazed. I know heavy, right? The team Rachael and Jyl had heard my soppy stories of South Africa and thought they were inspiring. I just thought heck...
    by Mommy Niri at July 9th, 2010 at 08:07 pm
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    Ziprider – It Is A Scream! No Really It Is!
    There have been so many adventures at Evo Conference (where I was giving a keynote speech) that I have been trying to wrap my head around them and finally decided I will write a separate post on each so that no post is too long to read and also you can choose what you want to read about. This blog is about news about also as a personal diary that I want to record amazing...
    by Mommy Niri at June 29th, 2010 at 10:06 am
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    Heading To Evo? Tiny Prints And Mommy Niri May Have Something For You!
    So you have already heard that Mommy Niri will be speaking at Evo, but there is more awesome news to share. Tiny Prints is actually helping get Mommy Niri to Utah for the conference. I am actually proud that Tiny Prints have decided to pay part of my conference expenses. I have been extremely careful about advertisers and sponsors that I deal with. Reviewing a company’s...
    by Mommy Niri at June 23rd, 2010 at 08:06 pm
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    Tim Gunn Puts Bloggers To The Designer Test (ala Project Runway Style)!
    So I am in Cincinnati and I am totally behind in blogging but I had to do a quick post about my night. I am here to attend Fabric Care University  but we started off with a fun event. Tim Gunn  put the 20 somewhat bloggers in attendance to a designer test. Basically “Project Runway” style we were divided into 5 teams and had to re-design a plain white...
    by Mommy Niri at June 15th, 2010 at 11:06 am
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    So I Am A Keynote Speaker At Evo Conference – The Evolution Of Women In Social Media!
    In less than 2 weeks I will be heading to Utah for what already appears to be an amazing conference presented by Jyl from Mom It Forward and Rachael from Today’s Mama. The Evo Conference - The evolution of women in social media 0r in a way that’s easier to grasp – summer bootcamp for bloggers. They not only have an amazing group of inspiring speakers...
    by Mommy Niri at June 12th, 2010 at 12:06 pm
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    World Cup Soccer- Go Bafana Bafana!
    Today World Cup Soccer begins. To me it is especially special as it is held in South Africa. Soccer was a regular part of my school. It was also part of practically every kid’s life. The reason that soccer was so accessible is that you needed nothing, except a ball to play. Shoes, goalposts etc were all (luxury) add-ons. Yes Cricket and Rugby are very much entrenched...
    by Mommy Niri at June 10th, 2010 at 10:06 pm
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    Kids Bowl Free – All Summer Long!
    A few weeks ago a friend sent me this link about “Kids Bowl Free” and truthfully I thought it was a gimmick, except I know that she would have spotted it. I was still reluctant as it sounded too good to be true. Local bowling centers provide the Kids Bowl Free - 2 FREE game program. Sounds too good, right? That is what I thought. But it is true. Families...
    by Mommy Niri at June 9th, 2010 at 09:06 pm
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    It’s Memorial Day!
    I was caught having a day out with my family but without a camera (I know bad blogger). I happened to walk across Boston Common and the sight of thousands of flags staked in the ground caught my eye. Man I wish I had my camera, but I did capture a little in the video. Upon investigation I found there were 20,000 flags, one for every fallen soldier and sailor hailing from...
    by Mommy Niri at May 30th, 2010 at 09:05 pm
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    The Tale Of Mommy Niri, A Mall And A Mom’s Night Out!
    The Tale Of Mommy Niri, A Mall And A Mom's Night Out! #mno10 #fightchildhungerSo on May 6th Mommy Niri co-hosted a Mom’s Nite Out (part of the National Mom Nite Out) with the Burlington Mall, in MA. Last year I learned, when I took part in the 1st National Mom’s Nite Out, that although being online is great – meeting people IRL (in real life) is...
    by Mommy Niri at May 22nd, 2010 at 09:05 pm
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    Nickelodeon’s Storytime Live Hits Boston (BOGO Discount Code)!
    Photo Caption The entire cast of STORYTIME LIVE!, including Dora in her princess costume! Photo Credit: Carol Rosegg Last year the only show that my frugal (read cheap) hubby actually paid full price tickets to was to see Dora Live. The fact that I had 2 little hardcore Dora fans at home prompted the purchase but we were pretty skeptical of their worth as our girls had...
    by Mommy Niri at May 16th, 2010 at 08:05 pm
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    Happy Mother’s Day!
    Wishing all my readers a very Happy Mother’s Day!
    by Mommy Niri at May 7th, 2010 at 11:05 pm
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    Mother’s Day Round-up!
    There are so many cool things happening around for Mother’s Day and although I caught the tail end of it, here is a teeny-tiny round-up. Feel free to leave any more in the comments below. Oh, and have a wonderful Mother’s Day. Contrary to what you many feel at times – you deserve it! Some interesting reads Happy Mother’s Day! Friday 5: What I really...
    by Mommy Niri at May 7th, 2010 at 11:05 pm
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    Time To Play Spring Showcase!
    So I headed off to the Time To Play showcase in NYC, and how could I not. I have 2 little girls so toys are a big part of our life. There were several toys to check out though I must admit I wish there were more real outdoor toys. True they did have a huge swingset in the middle of the room from Backyard Discovery but you know what I mean. After listening to a roundup...
    by Mommy Niri at May 2nd, 2010 at 10:05 pm
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    Cupcakes, Cocktails And A Charity Too! Join Me At Mom’s Night Out!
    So the day is almost here and I am even more excited than my own birthday. You know I asked you to Save the date May 6th, right? Well I hope you have lined up that babysitter, and if it is daddy dearest then just ignore all the mismatched clothing and imagine the fun you are going to have. So even movies (chick flicks baby), mini massages and makeup and more will be...
    by Mommy Niri at April 25th, 2010 at 09:04 pm
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    Earth Day Roundup: Giveaways, Events, And More!
    There is so much going on that I wanted a central place to link to all. Feel free to add your own. Current Contests An eco-friendly playhouse from KidsCraft. Wow Wow Wubbzy Goes Green DVD A Kid’s Vegetable Growing Kit Eco friendly office/school supplies (3 winners) Cool kid happenings (check your local store for details) Home Depot building clinics for kits...
    by Mommy Niri at April 21st, 2010 at 10:04 pm
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    Walking On Wisteria Lane!
    Walking On Wisteria Lane! #fightchildhunger With David Arquette at Wisteria Lane - Photo Courtesy Con Agra Foods So yes, I walked on Wisteria Lane. Yes, that Wisteria Lane. Truthfully I am doing my readers a disservice here as I am not an avid Desperate Housewives viewer, mmm, okay so I never watched the show and spied one a week before I left to Los Angeles, so when...
    by Mommy Niri at April 18th, 2010 at 08:04 pm
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    Mom’s Nite Out (May 6th) Save The Date!
    Moms Night Out will be celebrated nationally (check www.momsniteout.com) but I will be at the one in Burlington, MA at the Simon Mall. There will be everything you can imagine for a mom to be pampered but there’s more. As part of the End Child Hunger program I will be collecting food and donations for the local food shelter. If you are a company and want to help...
    by Mommy Niri at April 13th, 2010 at 09:04 pm
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    Packing Backpacks At The Los Angeles Food Bank!
    Packing Backpacks At The Los Angeles Food Bank! #fightchildhunger The plane had barely landed, and lunch and not even digested before we were whisked off to the LA Food Bank. Did I mind? Not one bit. In fact many media trips leave me feeling like an audience. I love it when we get to be an active part of a program. More so when working in a food bank. I had volunteered...
    by Mommy Niri at April 12th, 2010 at 08:04 pm
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    A Pretty Corolle Umbrella To Handle April Showers! (Special Offer)
    I am a huge fan of Corolle and the quality and thought that goes behind their products. I just wanted a quick note to let you know about a special offer they are having. A limited edition Corolle umbrella could be yours just for buying $35 (or more) worth of Corolle products from any specialty store that carries this fine brand. Normally the rain gets me down but today...
    by Mommy Niri at April 9th, 2010 at 10:04 pm
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    We Built A Playground Along With Kaboom, Kool Aid And Rev Run!
    We Built A Playground Along With Kaboom, Kool Aid And Rev Run! #KaboomKoolAidIt was exactly a year ago that I did a post about Kaboom, a group that builds playgrounds all over the country, so I was (pleasantly) surprised when I was asked to join Kaboom and Kool Aid to build a new playground in Inglewood, California. As much as media events are fun I was worried about having...
    by Mommy Niri at April 3rd, 2010 at 08:04 pm
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    Arthur Explores Asperger’s Syndrome!
    PBS Kids Show - Arthur Explores Asperger’s Syndrome! #Autism #AspergersWith one in 150 kids being diagnosed with being on the Autism Spectrum understanding, while we seek for answers, is of utmost importance. Asperger’s Syndrome, a form of autism, is addressed in an episode of Arthur, which will be broadcast on Monday April 5th on PBS Kids. I liked the no judgement...
    by Mommy Niri at March 30th, 2010 at 09:03 pm
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    I Know About Child Hunger, And Wish No Child Should!
    I Know About Child Hunger, And Wish No Child Should! #fightchildhungerI am sure you have read about my latest amazing initiative To End Child Hunger.   The statistics are alarming. The poverty rate is 14% in Massachusetts alone, with a rate of 18% nationally. Scary stuff, right? You can check out these along with other amazing statistics for your local region can be...
    by Mommy Niri at March 22nd, 2010 at 08:03 pm
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    Kirstie Alley’s “Big Life”!
    I don’t watch reality television. There I said it! Now that is off my chest I feel relieved. I know there is a swarm of people out there that live on reality television and I don’t judge them, it is just not my cup of tea. I did agree to review Kirstie Alley’s new series called “Big Life” and I think in part because I have a soft spot for...
    by Mommy Niri at March 17th, 2010 at 08:03 pm
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    Join Me In The Fight Against Child Hunger!
    Join Me In The Fight Against Child Hunger! #fightchildhunger Bloggers have power. So it makes sense that we try and use that power for good. Right? When I was approached to join in the fight against Child Hunger with Con Agra, there was no thinking involved. Yes, there would be a lot of work involved but I love that I can use blogging to be a part of something so important....
    by Mommy Niri at March 15th, 2010 at 08:03 pm
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    Molly Ringwald, Marcela Valladolid, Ragu And Me!
    So with a hop, skip and jump (and a car and train) I got myself to New York for an event hosted by Ragu. I was psyched that Molly Ringwald was going to be there. Since I barely know any “stars” of today it was nice to hear a familiar name of “my” time. The event was short but pretty well put together. We got to the the “loft” which...
    by Mommy Niri at March 10th, 2010 at 10:03 pm
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    Another Year For MommyNiri.com!
    Two years ago this time I set out to blog, not knowing exactly what the tide would bring in. It all started with a little Flip video camera. I wanted one. Hubby objected. His reasoning was we already had a very expensive one collecting dust in the cupboard. Ok, so he was correct, but the Flip video camera came in pink and they were cute. Anyway he heard about the rave...
    by Mommy Niri at March 1st, 2010 at 10:03 pm
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    A Chat With Melissa Joan Hart and Soleil Moon Frye!
    Melissa Joan Hart (Sabrina the Teenage Witch) and Soleil Moon Frye (Punky Brewster) are teaming up together to celebrate International Friendship Month this February. These ladies are actual friends in real life and are focusing on the joy that close friendships bring to people’s lives. Melissa and Soleil were co-hosts of a Gain-sponsored “Better Together” Friendship...
    by Mommy Niri at February 25th, 2010 at 08:02 pm
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    Kelly’s Cake Off For A Cause!
    Every so often a neat campaign comes along where you can help just by a few clicks. The fact that you may win something is just icing on the cake. Kelly and accomplished master baker and cake decorator Buddy Valastro, from TLC’s “Cake Boss,” recently joined forces at a fun event to bake lavishly decorated cakes in support of The Ovarian Cancer Research...
    by Mommy Niri at February 18th, 2010 at 09:02 pm
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    Atlantis #JetAdventure Day 3: Beach Olympics And A Car Race Too!
    Wow, I knew there was a reason I broke up the Atlantis posts, but now I am hoping I can recall it all. Pretty tough considering I am staring out my window to seen snow on the ground. Sigh, I can almost feel the sea breeze on my face as I look at those “summer” Atlantis laundry still not put away. I refuse to put them away, in the hope that Spring appears earlier...
    by Mommy Niri at February 18th, 2010 at 09:02 pm
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    Papa Post Hits Toy Fair 2010, NYC
    4:00 am: The cabbie did not show 4:30 am: Dragged the kids to South Boston 5:10 am: On my way to NYC (Acela @ $140) 9:00 am: Penn Station 9:30 am: Checking out the latest by Zhu Zhu Pets (Kung Zhu) and the adventure begins … Toy Fair 2010 New York City Over 100,000 Toys 7:00 pm: Private Lego party to introduce Lego Board Games (stay tuned for updates) 9:00 pm: Outside...
    by Ramesh (The Papa at Mommy Niri) at February 18th, 2010 at 08:02 pm
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    Hasbro Opens Showroom To Bloggers!
    I was recently invited to a private breakfast with Hasbro along with a few bloggers. This was all in the mood of the upcoming Toy Fair in New York. There was a chance I was going to miss the Toy Fair, even though I had a press pass to it, but I would sooner miss that than a more intimate event with bloggers and a behind the scenes look. As a blogger we regularly get media...
    by Mommy Niri at February 17th, 2010 at 10:02 pm
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    Kung Zhu Hamsters | The Ninja Warriors By Zhu Zhu Pets
    A group of unique hamsters are gearing up for some Kung Zhu fighting!  Zhu Zhu Pets, the hottest toys of 2009, have earned their black belts and will reveal their skills in a new line-up of toys — Kung Zhu battle hamsters. These hamsters combine the whimsical, mild-mannered fun of the original Zhu Zhu Pets with a level of action and excitement that appeals specifically...
    by Mommy Niri at February 17th, 2010 at 07:02 pm
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    Disney On Ice Hits Boston Again!
    Well if the Disney on Ice a few months ago took your breath away then you are in luck as another round of Disney On Ice is set to his Boston. This time the Mad Hatter; a Royal Valentine’s Day Ball with the Disney Princesses, including Cinderella, Ariel and Tiana; a Hawaiian luau with Lilo & Stitch; a winter wonderland with Woody and Buzz Lightyear fromDisney/Pixar’s...
    by Mommy Niri at February 14th, 2010 at 08:02 pm
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    Valentine’s Getaways in NH!
    As much a wrapped gift is always welcome you cannot beat a getaway to prolong the gift. I received a few suggestions from the tourism guys of New Hampshire and I thought I would share a few of my favorites. Of course I have not yet tried any of these wonderful places (I will be away at a blogging event) but there is no reason why you guys can’t check them out. For...
    by Mommy Niri at February 10th, 2010 at 09:02 pm
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    Unlock Deals At Zulily – A Private Sale Site For Parents!
    Everyone love great quality, but no one loves to pay them (celebrities don’t count). I have been a bargain hunter for a while. I gave up looking for trendy items for myself  after I ballooned like a whale in pregnancy. I then began to focus on buying clothes for my baby. Since I knew I was having a girl I went crazy buying her clothes. Since then I had another...
    by Mommy Niri at February 9th, 2010 at 08:02 pm
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    Alternate Printable Valentine’s Cards (Cute Too)!
    Printable Valentine cards are dime dozen today. Don’t get me wrong, the printables save my butt when I need to give my kids an activity to buy me a few moments of sanity (all in the life of a SAHM), but many are pretty commercial and, dare I say it – BLAND.  In fact I mostly ignore pitches of printable cards but when the guys from Gnaana sent me an email...
    by Mommy Niri at February 8th, 2010 at 07:02 pm
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    Atlantis #JetAdventure Day 2: The AKA Club, Some Animals And Pottery Too!
    I know you would have been eagerly awaiting Day 2 after reading Day 1 but a stiff neck on my end has somewhat delayed things. Also after that whole experience with the dolphins it would be difficult to imagine how it could get any better. I was thinking the very same thing that night as I wearily went to bed by 9pm, which is not like the 2am bedtime I have at time. Anyway...
    by Mommy Niri at February 5th, 2010 at 09:02 pm
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    Happy Groundhog Day!
    Yes, today is the day Punxsutawney Phil comes out of his hiding place and tells the world if there will be six more weeks of winter. I am so not keen on another day of winter let alone 6 more weeks of winter. Of course I should moan less considering I just had a few days in Atlantis, right? I somehow forget that Groundhog Day is a day for all rodents, be it mice, chipmunks,...
    by Mommy Niri at February 2nd, 2010 at 11:02 am
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    Atlantis #JetAdventure Day 1: My 1st JetBlue And A Dolphin Too!
    So I am back. It happened really so fast and yet so wonderful. If you don’t know I was invited to  a special media trip on behalf of Jet Blue, Lego and Atlantis. I know what you are thinking: Lucky girl. And you know what you would be correct. I have been thinking for days, while I tackle my mountain of laundry that awaits every vacationer, of how to share with...
    by Mommy Niri at January 31st, 2010 at 09:01 pm
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    Measuring That Medicine!
    With snowy winters comes jackets, hats and mittens and though they bring vivid memories of me fighting the kids over dressing for the cold, there is another “cold” that is more troublesome. Yes, the one that brings snotty noses, fevers and pains.  When I was alerted to another surprising concern about how people are dishing up their dose I was skeptical....
    by Mommy Niri at January 28th, 2010 at 08:01 pm
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    Bye-bye Stinky Dishwasher!
    If you know me personally then you would have heard me rant and curse at my dishwasher, and not without reason. I live in a community where all the homes were built at the same time and sold with (the cheapest) appliances. We bought the house after the owner had put the current model through the rigmarole for over 10 years. Since we don’t believe in replacing something...
    by Mommy Niri at January 27th, 2010 at 06:01 pm
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    Hi Ho, Hi Ho, It’s Off To Atlantis I Go!
    When I was approached by a team representing Jet Blue, Atlantis and Lego to attend a special event with a child at Atlantis I was in the throes of bath-time woes and tantrums. In fact hubby had just arrived from work and I was telling him about it, then it struck me. This was in the Bahamas. I was being invited with my kid. The event was for them and it was all paid....
    by Mommy Niri at January 21st, 2010 at 09:01 pm
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    Martha Stewart’s (Not So) Blog Show Special!
    A few weeks ago I saw some tweets going around about a Martha Stewart Blog Special. Since a few months ago I overslept and missed my train to another show, I felt this was like a calling. I mean anything that spells blogging has my name on it, right? After muddling though my wardrobe trying to find something that would qualify for being in the audience, oh not because...
    by Mommy Niri at January 17th, 2010 at 07:01 pm
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    Just How Behind Is Mommy Niri?
    You may be wondering what’s up with Mommy Niri. I mean I have not been posting as often, not because I don’t have oodles to share (because I do) but just because these days I am behind EVERYTHING. Not just on my blog but in my life too. As you can see I still have the Christmas lights up, and yes that is Halloween decor out. A good thing you can’t...
    by Mommy Niri at January 16th, 2010 at 08:01 pm
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