Coast 2 Coast Mom

New York Baby Show 2015 Highlights

Last weekend I attended the New York Baby Show here in New York City, which bills itself as the largest show in the country "for new and expectant parents." I attended on the last day of the show, and I have to say it was pretty packed with hundreds of families visiting booths as they covered the span of over 150 sponsors and exhibitor tables. Thousands Turn Out for the 2015 New York Baby Show There were hundreds of products at the New York Baby Show as you would expect. Everything from clothes, toys, apps for your phone, life insurance... Read more →

Nature's Fury on Display at the American Museum of Natural History

The American Museum of Natural History puts “Nature’s Fury: The Science of Natural Disasters” on display, starting today that reveals what drives the unpredictable phenomenon that affects our dynamic planet and the impact it has on our world. Look no further than current events as real and timely reminders of nature’s power - whether it be Typhoon Nuri which spawned this November’s Polar Vortex or the stunning video and photographs of lava flowing on Hawaii’s Big Island. Nature’s Fury brings to life four common natural phenomena as you travel through the exhibit: earthquakes (and the tsunami they create), volcanoes, tornados... Read more →

Cyberchase Movie 100th Episode Celebrates Earth Day on PBS

Cyberchase, the animated PBS Kids series, is celebrating Earth Month in "The Cyberchase Movie," an extra special 100th episode that begins airing today. We were invited to an advance screening of the Cyberchase Movie at THIRTEEN WNET in Lincoln Center last week, and the environmental-friendly story required learning not only about animals (a favorite subject of the Kiddo!), but also fractions - something the Kiddo's learning in class right now! :-) Guest star Rico Rodriguez (Manny from Modern Family) joins the voices of Christopher Lloyd and Gilbert Gottfried as Hacker begins drilling in a nature preserve - Ecotopia - and... Read more →

Alberto VO5 New Scent Launch - A Scent Is Born!

I recently attended a lovely lunch with Alberto VO5 to help choose their next shampoo and conditioner scent. They've launched the VO5 "A Scent Is Born" sweepstakes on Facebook this week, and you can have your say as to which of three scents you'd like them to produce next - if you "like" their page and vote. Besides sniffing scrumptious sweet smells and eating wonderful food, I learned quite a bit about the Alberto VO5 product lines. I found it interesting to hear that VO5 actually stands for "five [essential] vitamin oils." Alberto VO5 was developed 59 years ago (VO5... Read more →

Mr. Peabody and Sherman Movie - Time Travel Through History in WABAC Machine

The Mr. Peabody and Sherman movie coming to theaters March 7, 2014, has captured our hearts the more we've learned about it these past few months. Featuring the voices of Ty Burrell (Mr. Peabody - a brilliant dog), and Max Charles (Sherman - a mischevious boy), and directed by Rob Minkoff ("The Lion King," "Stuart Little"), the Kiddo called the movie "a great father-son story that will make your heart glow and is very funny." Well said, Kiddo. The movie was funny, heart-warming, and reminded me of a father-son version of The Magic Tree House book series of historical time-traveling... Read more →

Mr. Peabody and Sherman Movie Press Day with Ty Burrell, Max Charles and Rob Minkoff

I was thrilled to join a recent press day junket in NYC for the Mr. Peabody and Sherman movie, hosted by Dreamworks Animation and 20th Century Fox. I had already seen select scenes last fall and had the opportunity to speak with Ty Burrell about his role voicing Mr. Peabody at that time. I wasn't familiar with Mr. Peabody and Sherman, so I got caught up to speed pretty quickly then. C2cDad knew and had seen the shorts when his parents shared them with him when he was a kid. My parents remembered the animated shorts too and immediately thought... Read more →

Mr. Peabody and Sherman Dog With Glasses

We've been so excited about the Mr. Peabody and Sherman movie coming to theaters March 8, 2014, that we've been spontaneously sporting some Mr. Peabody fake glasses around the house. We even included Zoey in the action. Because, seriously. A dog with glasses. What'd we do before she joined our family? As Mr. Peabody says in the movie, "Every dog needs a boy." Read more →

Happy 80th Birthday, Campbell's Condensed Chicken Noodle Soup!

This year marks the 80th birthday of Campbell's Condensed Chicken Noodle Soup. This is noteworthy for our family, not only because we've been slurping a lot of chicken noodle soup this super snowy winter, but also because Andy Warhol and his iconic Campbell's soup art series were among the first pieces of artwork that the Kiddo learned to identify. We were blessed with a fantastic preschool experience that exposed the kids to a dozen famous artists, and every time we saw a Campbell's soup can for months (years?) afterward, he'd talk about Andy Warhol. (Yes, at four years old!) It's... Read more →

Kids' Night on Broadway Tickets Go On Sale January 8, 2014!

I wanted to update everyone that tickets for the annual Kids' Night on Broadway 2014 go on sale January 8th! It's a wonderful opportunity to introduce your child to - or support their interest in - live theater. Kids' Night on Broadway shows take place February 24 - March 2, 2014. During this time, children ages 6-18 can see a show for free when accompanied by a full-price ticketed adult. Here's the list of shows planning to participate in the Kids' Night on Broadway 2014 promotion, so go ahead and start narrowing down your choices. :-) Read more →

Savory Sides Make Our Holiday Family Traditions

When most peope think of Thanksgiving dinner, they imagine a beautifully carved idyllic turkey surrounded by vegetable side dishes of lesser importance. For my family, it's actually those side dishes that shine in the spotlight and make up the flavors of our holiday memories. Close your eyes and picture your Thanksgiving dinner. What do you smell, see, hear and taste? Are you craving a juicy cooked turkey? Not us. It's the sweet potatoes, the mashed potatoes, the green bean casserole, the brocooli rice casserole, the peas and the corn that waft into my mind. It's the scents, taste, and sight... Read more →