It has been quite a few years since I went to a high school prom.  I was fortunate during that time to be invited to quite a few dances even when I wasn’t a senior.  I loved getting all fancied up and even more than that I enjoyed picking out a not so traditional dress… [Read More]

Every time I read an article about how to “Gain Readership” on my blog there is always an emphasis on Twitter.  I want so badly to love Twitter the same way that I love Facebook. I want to make witty @ comments and retweet for my bloggie peeps but as hard as I try, I… [Read More]

I can remember the day that my son learned to drink from a straw.  We had forgotten his trainer cup at home and we were eating out at a restaurant.  The waiter had grown tired of watching my husband and I take turns power wrestling a cup to his mouth so he could have a… [Read More]

When I was a little girl I dreamed of a traditional wedding, complete with little girls that would hold my mile long train as a slowly glided down the aisle.  I have to be honest, I rarely had a groom in my day dreams. Just me, all dolled up in a giant puffy gown, waiting… [Read More]

This past week my kids got the most adorable little surprise in the mail from the Easter Bunny via their Auntie Pam.  Somewhere down in Florida there is a little company that makes and sells Bunny Bucks for various charities.  This is a real $1.00 bill complete with a little bunny face on the front.  Eph and Lu… [Read More]

 I wanted to take a moment to once again recognize and thank each one of our amazing and generous sponsors for making Blogmania such a success here at Sunshine Praises. Without our wonderful sponsors this great giveaway would not have been possible! Please continue to show them support by visiting their sites and purchasing their high quality educational… [Read More]

Disney has done it again! They have created yet another breathtaking and beautiful story about African Cats. No, I haven’t seen it yet but the previews are amazing, I just know the movie will be as wonderful as the other Disneynature movies. In honor of Earth Day, African Cats will open on April 22nd all proceeds from ticket… [Read More]

It is a pleasure to introduce you to our newest blog sponsor, Apothica. Apothica is a beauty retail website specializing in high end products from companies such as Stila, Too Faced, and Smash Box Cosmetics.  If you haven’t had a chance to check out Apothica I would encourage you to visit their website before heading to the mall. As a… [Read More]

Every great idea is born when someone uncovers a need.  That is exactly what happend when Christy Cook couldn’t find an easy, one stop educational kit to use with her then toddler.  After purchasing all sorts of mismatched items that she kept in a box and called her “Mama’s School,” Christy realized that there was great… [Read More]

This past January I had the wonderful pleasure to review the Rock ‘N Learn Phonics 1 DVD with my son. (You can read the full review here). Eph absolutely LOVED and still loves the practicing his phonics using the DVD.  Even my 2.5 year old has started dancing around to the program when we have it… [Read More]