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Fresh Baby

Evvie and the rest of us are dealing with another cold, but it hasn't stopped any of us from moving throughout our days and doing what we do best. For Ev, that means being as independent as possible and with as much attitude as one...

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Nostalgia, Here and Now

I was definitely a trend follower as a child. I loved everything from Cabbage Patch Dolls to Barbies to snap bracelets, Debbie Gibson’s Electric Youth and Caboodles. I lived and breathed these things because I bonded with my friends and my sister over them, and...

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Engaging Fun on the Fly

I call Beau my Game Changer. Countless times and in all ways, he has sent me back to the parenting books and challenged us to learn how to approach him. He lives and loves with all of his heart and it is wonderful and amazing,...

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Toying with New Concepts

Growing up, I had a few very special dolls that I never let out of my sight. I also had a box of Barbie dolls and Cabbage Patch Kids and My Little Ponys that I played with until their hair was matted and their clothes...

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Common Interests and Blossoming Brotherhood

This post is sponsored by Target. More Turtles, More Bold and Daring Fun: Blur the lines of fantasy and reality with your favorite Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles at Target. It's easy to say that these early years are incredibly monumental in the development of a child...

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The Land of Nod rolls into our Mailbox and our Neighborhood

Some of you may have noticed in your mail delivery today a sweet little visit from out sweet little napping duo, Theo and Beau. A couple of months back, during the Land of Nod & Project Nursery re-design of the boy's room the awesome team over...

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Make Time to Play

Like any seasoned, spoiled Californian, I've caught myself cursing the gorgeous weather more than once. A terrific snowstorm is currently engulfing my Manhattan and there is a part of me that is longing desperately to be there to see it. Christmas feels more Christmassy when...

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A Lifetime with Corolle

I still have my most treasured toys from my childhood. My mother packaged and protected them and brought them with her to and from various residences. There is a teddy bear named Bobby and a doll named Diana, plus a box of Barbies and My...

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Disney’s Jake and the Never Land Pirates (Giveaway)

http://www.mommasgonecity.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/disney2.jpg This morning, Disney premiered the first clip of their new show, Jake and the Never Land Pirates. Jake and his crew of pirates team up for fun-filled adventures throughout Never Land, where they must work together on a quest for lost treasure. The series follows Jake,...

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Monday Morning Stoop Snoop

This past few days will easily enter the books as some of the busiest on record. With Fashion Week, the Toy Fair, Justin's 30th birthday and Valentine's Day, things have been beyond hectic. Between buzzing up and down this island in trains, buses and taxi cabs,...

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Momma’s Gone Gifty: Day 3

Today marks the third and final day of my three days of gifting. Corolle has since stepped in and offered a doll from their Les Classiques line (details to come-the doll will be included in Day 2's giveaway), and Laura of Super Glue Mom has offered...

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Momma’s Gone Gifty: Day 2

These days before Christmas are absolutely flying by. Remembering every little thing is not easy, especially when you have two little ones to think of. I didn't remember to buy stocking stuffers until today. That said, I love shopping for my children, so I was...

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