Events,Giveaways and the lives of Akron Moms
Disney’s new action packed adventure comedy PLANES hits theaters in August. Just before the kids go back to school- looks like a great ‘beat the heat and freeze your wings off’ at the theater kind of movie. Will you see this new movie? I think it’s a no brainer!
My Lucky Elephant is an inspiring movie that the whole family can enjoy watching together. Life is better when you share it with a friend. That is true for all of us and especially for the main character of My Lucky Elephant. The scene starts with a young orphaned boy with no hope and no [...]
Replacing reading with cartoons is a very bold move. Cartoons are widely frowned upon by parents because they believe their kids are having too much fun time. On the other hand reading is an activity most parents try and encourage. However, these two concepts have become almost a stereotype. That is not to say that [...]
The production of Iron Man 3took place in Wilmington, North Carolina. Other filming locations included Raleigh/Durham, North Carolina, Miami, Florida and China. Too bad Cleveland wasn’t part of this film- no worries, we’ll get the next one:) Iron Man 3 is set for release on May 3, 2013! The world’s favorite billionaire/inventor/Super Hero, Tony Stark [...]
Check out this newly released extended clip from OZ THE GREAT AND POWERFUL, now in theatres. I can’t wait to take my kids to see this movie over the weekend. “Oz The Great and Powerful” discovers the origins of the Wizard of Oz. A circus magician lands in Kansas to the Land of Oz and [...]
OH MY. OH MY. They are still trying to verify the source of this video found on chinese website, but, this might be what the people of North Korean are told is happening in America. Do you think it is real? What is being said We drink coffee made of snow, but the government only [...]
My family loves to entertain. What we don’t love is tackling the clean-up after everyone leaves! If you are planning a Super Bowl party (or any party for that matter), check out these great tips from the professional cleaners at The Maids® Home Services. Their tips prove that a little pre-planning can make party hosting and [...]
What better way to look back at the top Internet memes of 2012 then through song? The gang at Mashable JUST released a new video compilation looking at the biggest Internet sensations to hit the English speaking world in 2012. What top 2012 Memes are included? Cat Videos Gangham Style ‘Potato Jesus’ overpainting from Spain [...]
Elijah has been playing the uber safe kids video game JumpStart this week. Almost every waking minute! It’s his first video game infatuation, and so far its cute, but a little worrisome. He tells me how he trained his dragon, how much bigger he grew on a daily basis, and how High he can jump [...]
Skylanders Giants displays are everywhere this season! Every toy aisle has an endcap with this mass of varied Skylander product- and my 7 year old son gets sucked into its fancy character glow at every store. However, as bright a penny as I am, the whole picture has eluded me. After trying out the starter [...]
Disney just went ahead and gobbled up Lucas Films, and promptly announced that yes, Star Wars Episode 7 is going to be in theaters in 2015. This has caused a stir in my house! My husband found this to be troubling news as, did not the story of redemption for Darth Vader begin at his [...]
I came across a few simply wonderful videos produced by Australian ‘hip guy world traveler’ Rick Mereki that is similar to some of the things that we’ve seen in commercials this past year, but his approach, I thought, allows a young mind to ask questions about what they are seeing, to appreciate the process of [...]
This weekend, we checked out the toy aisle at Target. There are so many new and exciting toys on the shelves, in time for Christmas and birthday party shopping! My kids had a great time browsing and adding toys to their wish list. If your kids are Chuggington fans, you’ll be in train heaven at [...]
The fall movie season, unlike early summer, brings what are often the best movies of the year. Which 3 trailers have me excited in 2012? Check them out below. Note- there aren’t necessarily all kids movies, but, ones I WANT to see! The Life of Pi Because I read the book and loved it! Cloud [...]
Coca-Cola is giving you the chance to win a trip for 2 to the 2013 DAYTONA 500! To add to the excitement, we will be giving away a $50 American Express gift card and Coca-Cola Carmike NASCAR Gift Basket on AkronOhioMoms.com! See below to enter! Purchase Collectible Coca-Cola Racing Cups Calling all race and movie [...]
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My name is Cindy, I am an active stay-at-home mom of two kids ages 6 & 8. I am the lead author and developer of this blog. I married my husband Matt in 1998, after dating 4 years through college. My role in our family takes many forms: … [Read More...]
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