The Dawn of a New Era

When Will They Learn…

Think the CPSIA Doesn’t Affect You? Think Again!

Global Influence Holiday Guide
Holiday shopping season is here again and the Global Influence network has some great gift ideas for you, tried and tested by real moms. Click on the links to check out what our team of reviewers had to say about each of these gift ideas, and then take a moment to enter our fun giveaway and take a chance at winning some of these fabulous products. Featured Reviews

2009 Holiday Guide
Oh my goodness! It’s just a few days before Thanksgiving and time for the holiday shopping season to really get rolling! Over the next few weeks, I’ll be sharing with you some of my own holiday recommendations that will be making an appearance under our tree this year. Some are items that were sent to me for review, others things that I plan on purchasing myself, and e

Leapfrog Scribble and Write Review
It’s time for the Global Influence holiday guide and I was lucky enough to get the chance to review the Leapfrog Scribble and Write as my contribution to this edition. With a 2 ½ and 3 ½ yr old, we’re knee deep in preschool learning over here and are very interested in writing letters, so the Scribble and Write is a perf

For Anissa – Prayers That Shouldn’t Have To Be Said
I had big plans last night of rolling out the beginning of my holiday guide here, but when I logged on for the evening I got suckerpunched. My online world and ability to function came to a screeching halt when the first thing I saw was a Facebook update that Anissa Mayhew was in the ICU after suffering a stroke. Other things here can wait, for now. Today, my blog belongs to Anissa. Anissa is the kind of person that simply lights up any room that she enters – the perfect storm of wit, sarcasm and snark, combined with a loyalty, friendship and compassion. It’s impossible to have a conversation with her and not find yourself laughing.

Winter’s Tail Nintendo DS Game Giveaway
My favorite time of the year is fast approaching! It’s almost the holidays and I’ve been given the opportunity to kick things off in a big way here! Video games seem to be an item on nearly everyone’s list, especially handheld games. We’re a family of gamers, with even the little ones wanting to try their hand at playing with the big kids. However, finding games that are a