Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Plastic Surgery for Teen Girls: Is it right for your daughter?

Nips, tucks, and lifts have become commonplace in our society among adults, and in particular, women. Women spend an estimated $300 million on cosmetic surgery each year in the United States. Yet, a desire to find the fountain of youth has led some women to extremes and others to invest in cosmetic surgery procedures for [...]

Valentine’s Day “Pink Girls Dream” Giveaway by Artistic Senations, over $125!

February 7, 2010 by Elizabeth Donovan, M. A.  
Filed under Giveaway Goodies

There are so many ways to tell your daughter you love her this Valentine’s Day, but why not do it with style and a bit of pink panache?! Artistic Sensations, a trendy online boutique specializing in unique, chic, and affordable kids room design, believes that “every girl is special.” And to help parents indulge [...]

Spring Fashion Preview for Girls from P.S. Aéropostale

If you are parent to a teenage daughter, then chances are you’ve probably heard of the hip, trendy, teen store Aéropostale. If you haven’t, then I promise your daughter has. Aéropostale is a chic teen boutique specializing in affordable, stylish clothing for girls and guys ages 14 to 17. And now, moms and dads with [...]

The Father-Daughter Valetine’s Day Gift Guide 2010

February 1, 2010 by Elizabeth Donovan, M. A.  
Filed under Pink Product Reviews

By: Elizabeth Donovan, M.A.
Valentine’s Day is a wonderful way for father’s to take a little extra time to spend with their daughters. This holiday serves a reminder to daughters that their father’s love and appreciate them. Taking the time to give your daughter a small, thoughtful gift lets her know that you value the relationship [...]

Celebrate February”I Love to Read Month” with Box Tops for Education

February is I Love to Read Month. Box Tops for Education (BTFE) has some great ideas for parents, so you can share the joy of reading with your daughters!
America’s schools have earned more than $300 million through Box Tops for Education since the program started in 1996. Thousands of schools have used that cash to [...]

Why…Thank You! by Cat Wagman

Reviewed by: Elizabeth Donovan, M.A.
Let’s face it moms and dads, getting your daughter to write thank-you notes can be like pulling teeth – both are painful. Yet teaching your child how to write thank-you notes does not have to necessarily entail pain if you take a moment to read Cat Wagman’s book, “Why…Thank You!” This [...]

Combating Prejudice and Racism: Teaching your daughter to respect others.

January 27, 2010 by Elizabeth Donovan, M. A.  
Filed under Behavior & Socializing

By: Elizabeth Donovan, M.A.

The election in the United States of the first African American President, Barak Obama, was indeed a special moment in history. One that parents can use to illustrate to their daughters just how far our society has come in terms of overcoming the major hurtle of race and color. Yet, in schoolyards [...]

New Veggie Tales DVD: A Silly Little Thing Called Love

January 26, 2010 by Elizabeth Donovan, M. A.  
Filed under Pink Product Reviews

Reviewed by: Elizabeth Donovan, M.A.

Get ready to be ‘wowed’ by the latest Veggie Tales DVD, A Silly Little Thing Called Love by Big Idea! Parents who are already fans of the Veggie Tale series know what wonderful characters (my 6 year-old daughter LOVES Larry the Cucumber), stories, and moral ‘lessons’ each DVD shares with our [...]

Moms: Transform Yourself From Frumpy to Fabulous in Minutes!

January 25, 2010 by Elizabeth Donovan, M. A.  
Filed under All About You

By: Elizabeth Donovan, M.A.
As moms, we are warriors of daily chicken nugget battles, dirty diaper duty, running tactical night time nursing missions, soldiering on as we run our 10th carpool of the evening, and manning the position as CEO of everything from drool to teenage drama. It’s no wonder that we often lose ourselves in [...]

Reel Culture by Mimi O’Connor

January 22, 2010 by Elizabeth Donovan, M. A.  
Filed under Great Books for Girls

Are you and your daughter “movie buffs?” Then Reel Culture: 50 Classic Movies You Should Know About (So You Can Impress Your Friends) by Mimi O’Connor is a fun, informative book you’ll want to read! Reel Culture is packed full quotes, characters, fun facts, and Hollywood ‘inside scoop’ on the top films of our time [...]

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