Disney Baby!!!

Disney Baby recently previewed their new line of products ranging from apparel, bathtime and playtime to name a few!!! My 5 month old and I got to experience these products first hand which means I'll be making some Disney Baby purchases VERY soon.

One of my favorite new items are their hip and trendy onesies available in many styles such as neon and nature's sketchbook. I love the bold colors and the playful prints of various Disney characters. And I have to mention that they come with "grow with me" snaps which can extend your baby's use of these stylish bodysuits which means longer wear and less spending!


Bathtime for MY baby is always a challenge so I was pleased to see that Disney Baby came out with a "Finding Nemo" Fun Tub. This tub comes with everything except the kitchen sink. It features a newborn sling that can be removed as baby grows and the best part is,...wait for it...the toy bar! This fun and engaging toy bar has colorful hanging fish, a water wheel and even a little tray that can be used for storage. I love that this will help keep my baby occupied, entertained and clean ALL at the same time. There are also a wide variety of fun character towels, hooded robes and bath toys available.


My five month old is starting to stand with assistance so we tested out the new activity and discovery products. My next purchase is DEFINITELY going to be the Winnie the Pooh Jumper. There are so many great features including music, lights, hanging toys and an electronic storybook. My baby boy loved discovering all the buttons while strengthening his chubby little legs and "I" love the fact that this can keep him occupied while I get some laundry done.

I also got a chance to preview their new DisneyBaby.com website. It's an awesome new site where you can get great ideas, purchase products, download checklists and share your own personal experiences with other parents. I'll definitely be uploading some pictures of my little prince and his big sister...after I do some laundry.

Check out Disney Baby.com for a complete list and availability of all their new items!

Home Remedy Tip

My 3 month old son has had a cough and cold for a month courtesy of his big sister who brought it home from pre-school. He has been a trooper...until recently. He was fussy because he couldn't breathe and wasn't sleeping.

I tried everything! Humidifier, saline and suction. NO luck. Then my Russian girlfriend said, "Onions! Cut it up and place it in a bowl by his head where he sleeps and he'll be able to breathe." Sure enough it worked! Our room smells like raw onions but at least we're rested.

Thank you Russian home remedy! Happy holidays and may your bedrooms be onion-free during this cold and flu season.

Bern-baby-Bern

Fresh and Easy Holiday Treats Galore!!!

Last night I attended Fresh and Easy's Holiday party at the Queen Mary in Long Beach, CA. I was very excited to hop on board this majestic ship since I hadn't been there in over a decade and Cal State Long Beach is also my alma mater (GO 49ers!).

If you've read my previous blogs you'll know that I'm a HUGE F & E fan and the spread at the Verandah Grill will show you why. The evening started off with a variety of hors d'oeuvres such as the shrimp cocktail, goat cheese cranberry log and crackers paired off with my favorite F & E wine Dreamstone.

I had to remember to pace myself because their very own chef Cyndi Perez served up some of their warm pre-made appetizers. My favorites were the risotto cakes, mini beef en croutes and petite quiches. Heat and serve?! That's my kind of cooking. She also whipped up some delicious cranberry glazed skewers all made from F & E products.


We topped the evening off with an abundance of desserts. We sampled pumpkin cheesecake, apple tarts and gingerbread cookies to name a few. My waistline is expanding AS I type but every bite was definitely worth the calories.

Having just given birth to a baby boy 13 weeks ago I was glad to find out that F & E also has complete holiday meals available. You can choose from a turkey, ham or roast beef dinner that includes a variety of side dishes. There will be absolutely NO cooking in my part this Christmas so I'm glad I can count on Fresh and Easy to do the cooking "for" me.


Make sure to stop by your nearest Fresh and Easy store to check out their holiday treats and fresh seasonal floral!!!

Thank you for getting my holiday celebration started of "Fresh" AND "Easy"!!!

Disclaimer: I was not paid for this post. The views expressed are my own personal and honest opinion. Fresh and Easy is dope. PERIOD.

MOM Discount for Disney on Ice "Toy Story 3"!

Hey Southlanders!

Make sure to take advantage of the MOM discount for Disney on Ice "Toy Story 3"! Use it online or at the box office.



See you there!

Bern-baby-Bern

Disney on Ice "Toy Story 3" coming to the Southland!!!

If you've never seen a Disney on Ice production NOW is the time to do it!


Join your "Toy Story" favorites Woody, Buzz and Jessie as they hit the ice in this sensational LIVE production coming to the Southland! You can't miss this exciting production as your favorite characters try to escape from Sunnyside daycare and race home to safety!



Click on this link to purchase tickets and view locations AND check back in a few weeks for a mom discount code.

This show will definitely take family fun to infinity and beyond!

Disney's Halloween Interactive Media Event!

Isabella and I were recently invited to Disney's Interactive Media Halloween bash at the Disney Studios in Burbank and man were we in for some treats!!!


The evening started off with a tour of the Disney lot which included the Archives where we they keep lots of neat historic photos and classic figurines.


Once we returned to the party we previewed their family video games such a "Phineas and Ferb: Across the Second Dimension, Cars 2 and Isabella's favorite Club Penguin.


There were so many crafty stations including decorating your very own Tinkerbell cookie (although my daughter preferred to eat it right away) or creating a very festive Mickey bat.


I also got a chance to check out some cool Halloween ideas on DisneyFamily.com and FamilyFun.com.


And it wouldn't be Halloween without all the yummy treats including Jack Skellington cupcakes and caramel apples!


Thank you Disney for inviting us to preview all the fun and amazing video games!

Disclaimer: I was not paid for this post. The views expressed are my personal and honest opinion.

Treats Galore at Mickey's Halloween Party!!!

If you enjoy Disneyland and love Halloween then Mickey's Halloween Party is the event for you!


My family and I were treated to enjoy Mickey's Halloween Party for the second year in a row. We started the evening by taking advantage of all the great photo opps with Disney characters decked out in their Halloween costumes. There was even a talking scarecrow that interacted with the guests who was very amusing.


After taking all our awesome photos we moved on to the rides. The Haunted Mansion is a must see with decorations from "The Nightmare Before Christmas" including Jack Skellington and Sally. This year, my daughter was finally old enough to enjoy the Tea Cups, Alice and Wonderland and the grand finale, Captain EO!


We went trick or treating for candy and healthy treats throughout park prior to taking our spot for the "Halloween Screams" fireworks spectacular.


Photo by: Jessica New Fuselier
'Tis the season to be spooky so click on this link to purchase your tickets and enjoy Mickey's Halloween party for 10 nights until October 31st.

Disclaimer: I was not paid for this post. I was given tickets to attend the event and the views expressed are my personal and honest opinion.