5 Airplane Travel Tips for Sharp Moms
November 3, 2008
I used to think traveling was a romantic endeavor, whether it was for business or pleasure. I loved the idea of changing my routine, seeing new places, and leaving the stress of work behind. From bizarre museums in flyover states to insanely overpriced room service, I used to enjoy everything about traveling. Now that I’m a mother of four, I cringe at the thought of traveling with kids in tow, particularly if it includes flying.
The challenges of airplane travel shouldn’t make hermits out of us all, though. Families need to vacation together, not to mention visit out-of-town loved ones. Below are five helpful tips for flying with little passengers. Read more
Sesame Street: Hot! Hot! Hot! Dance Songs CD Review
September 27, 2008
If you have any Sesame Street fanatics in your house, then Hot! Hot! Hot! Dance Songs should find a welcome home in your music library. In fact, I’m sure that any preschooler would have fun dancing around to these songs. If you have watched a lot of Sesame Street, then you may recognize several of these favorites. From Elmo to The Count, many characters make an appearance on the album.
Admittedly, I wasn’t so sure about this album when I first started it. Read more
Sesame Street: The Best of Elmo CD Review
September 13, 2008
Like my mother before me, I turn on PBS each morning in the hopes that my children will absorb some knowledge while I pry my eyes open with a cup of coffee. Of course, when I was little, there was no character on Sesame Street known as Elmo. I swear, that Elmo’s World theme song is my son’s morning cup of Joe. He goes crazy for it.
Luckily, I was able to score a CD of Elmo’s hit songs for review. Sesame Street: The Best of Elmo offers 15 of the little red monster’s greatest songs. Granted, there was a time when I would have pulled my hair out if I had to listen to preschool ditties like “Elmo’s Rap Alphabet.” Now, I am happy to repeatedly play it in the car if it means talking to my bank teller without the kids screaming from the backseat. Read more
About SharpMom
Hi, I'm Katie. I’ve been successfully working at home and homeschooling my kids for the past 14 years, so I figured it’s time to get out there and start sharing what I’ve learned along the way. I'm glad you're here to join in the fun!
