Coast 2 Coast Mom

Milk Mustache Breakfast In Bed GIVEAWAY #GotMilk #MilkToastToMom

I’ve been working over Mother’s Day weekend with The National Milk Mustache “got milk?” Campaign to promote their milk with breakfast initiative, and the launch of the new Katie Couric Breakfast Project ad campaign. They’ve sponsored this giveaway and given me an inside look at the making of the ads with Katie Couric and her daughters. Mother’s Day morning can feel a lot like Christmas morning: filled with anticipation, whispers, and when little kids are involved, proud li’l helpers. After an hour and a half of laying in bed listening to the Kiddo and my husband in the kitchen, I... Read more →

Katie Couric Milk Mustache Mother's Day Ad Campaign

I’ve been working over Mother’s Day weekend with The National Milk Mustache “got milk?” Campaign to promote their milk with breakfast initiative, and the launch of the new Katie Couric Breakfast Project ad campaign. They’ve sponsored my efforts and given me an inside look at the making of the ads with Katie Couric and her daughters, and I’m excited to share with you all. :-D Here’s a few behind-the-scenes pics from the ad campaign photo shoot of Katie with her daughters, Ellie and Carrie. I appreciate how Katie has made an effort to model healthy habits (like drinking milk) for... Read more →

Flu Shots at CVS MinuteClinic Locations Near You

Flu season 2012 is off to an early start across the south, and medical experts are reporting that it could be a worse year than usual for the flu. Beginning a month early is an ominous sign for what's to come and makes it more important than ever to make sure that you and your kids have proper protection against the illness. How to prevent the flu: 1) Wash your hands frequently. It may seem obvious to wash your hands after using the restroom, and after eating, but remember to do so after being in public places, after blowing your... Read more →

Returning to Our Routines Post Hurricane Sandy

Hurricane Sandy and Nor-Easter Athena have kept me from updating Coast to Coast Mom these past few weeks as I've been spending all of my available time catching up on work and gearing up for my busiest time of year (now through Valentine's Day). But I wanted to share our experience surviving Hurricane Sandy in North Jersey. . . We're lucky that we don't live in a flood-zone or coastal area, so our town wasn't as impacted as the demolished homes, beaches and businesses we keep seeing on the news. Instead, our main fear during storms is the wind. We're... Read more →

United Nations Foundation Shot@Life App Launch

The United Nations Foundation recently celebrated the launch of an app for their Shot@Life program, an initiative to protect children worldwide by providing life-saving vaccines. The lovely ladies of Trumpeting Media invited us to attend the event and donate to the program, which we happily did. The UN Foundation worked with the American Academy of Pediatrics to launch the Shot@Life app to help parents track children's milestones while raising awareness of the need for life-saving childhood vaccines worldwide. The premise behind the app is that 1.5 million children die globally each year from a disease that could have been prevented... Read more →

I'm a PBS Kids VIP Blogger!

I just noticed The Mama Maven's post about joining as a PBS Kids VIP, and realized that I haven't yet shared the good news! :-) I'm excited to share that I've been invited to join a group of parent bloggers getting an inside look at PBS Kids content, creators, leaders and stations as a PBS Kids VIP!! I've been fortunate to have enjoyed some TERRIFIC experiences with PBS in the past, from moderating a "Cyberchase" talk-back panel, to being a PBS 13 Kids Club ambassador, to meeting Angela Santomero and getting an inside look at the development of "Super WHY,"... Read more →

REPREVE Recycled Material in Ford Focus Electric Seating

While I attended the Ford sustainability press event, I had the opportunity to check out REPREVE, the eco-friendly fiber filling for the seats in the Focus Electric. This is the first use of REPREVE in the auto industry, but you've likely seen or used REPREVE material in other products, including the North Face Denali jacket, and bags on BlueAvocado. REPREVE is a polyester fiber blend of recycled materials - mostly plastic drink bottles and post-industrial waste, and is manufactured by Unifi, Inc. based in greensboro, N.C. By switching to use REPREVE fiber in the seats, each new Focus Electric will... Read more →

Ford Focus Electric and SHFT Sustainability Partnership With Adrien Grenier

Last month I attended a Ford sustainability event to preview the 2012 Ford Focus Electric, and learn more about their partnership with SHFT.com, a multimedia company founded by actor and filmmaker Adrian Grenier and film producer Peter Glatzer. Ford Motor Company and SHFT are collaborating to help inspire people to make smarter environmental lifestyle decisions. If you haven't heard of SHFT.com before, I urge you to take a look at some of the things they're shining a light on. If nothing else, it may just inspire you to be more mindful of the decisions you make day to day. But... Read more →

TiVo "Rewarding" Recording with Toys for Tots Donation Campaign

I'm excited to share that your TiVo DVR will soon be "rewarding" your recording with an oh-so-easy way to be charitable this Christmas! TiVo will make a $1 donation to Toys for Tots for each individual recording of It's A Wonderful Life airing on NBC on Saturday, December 24th at 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT. It's A Wonderful Life was the most "TiVo'ed" holiday movie last year. Just as “every time a bell rings, an angel gets their wings,” this holiday season every time a TiVo® DVR “Badoops,” a child in need is closer to receiving a new toy. .... Read more →

12 Days of Change ONE.org Campaign - Day 8 May Linger

I'm excited to write about our experience participating in the ONE.org campaign "12 Days of Change." My friend SelfishMom and ONE.org have enlisted a dozen mom bloggers to try one of 12 ways to help better the world by starting in our own communities and families. I hope this inspires someone to try one of these ideas to help make a difference - without spending a dime. . . So what did I choose to do to support ONE.org in building awareness and bettering the world? After dinner, turn off all electronics for one night and enjoy an evening with... Read more →