Marimekko 2014 Spring Launch #MarimekkoKids
This has been one very long winter. So, how happy was I when my daughter asked if I’d like to meet her and my granddaughter Natalie Girl And The Blog in the city? Yep, very happy.
I met them and their friends at Marimekko for the kids Spring Launch.
As soon as we walked in, there it was – SPRING. Lovely, bright colors, patterns, children, music and laughter.
First the girls got their face painted. Strike a pose 🙂
Refreshments and a fashion show. I just love a dress!
I had a wonderful day. P.S. Hurry Spring.
Here I am with my daughter Lady and the Blog, Just Another Manic Mommy and Mom Confessionals.
Photo taken by Natalie 🙂
Bacon,Bacon,Bacon
I am not a bacon lover. I went most of my life rejecting this processed fatty meat. I did do some cooking with it, for flavor of course, but always removed it and gave it to my husband or children to eat. See they were bacon lovers.
Then I come across this interesting piece called, “The 5 facts about bacon”
Fact 1 – Bacon is addictive. Bacon contains 6 types of umami, which produces an addictive chemical response. Now this explains why my family is bacon wrapped.
Fact 2 – Bacon is the oldest processed meat. How old is oldest? Chinese were preserving and salting pork bellies as far back as 1500 BC. That’s BC, like Before Christ…Holy Moly!
Fact 3 – Bacon contains micronutrient called Choline. Choline has been linked to helping fetal brain development. This fact was the most amazing fact about bacon. Would you have ever considered that bacon would be a benefit to fetal development? Crazy! Sure wish I would have know this when I was having my kids. I might have ended up being a bacon eating like the rest of my family.
Fact 4- Over 2 BILLION pounds of bacon is sold in the US every year. Now that is a lot of bacon.
Fact 5 -It was Oscar Mayer who introduced the first packaged, sliced bacon that we now buy. Thank you, Mr. Mayer.
I have decided to rethink my stance on bacon. It’s time to be less judgmental about this processed meat.
I just may give bacon a chance the next time I go out for breakfast. Bacon and eggs! Now that is going to be a real first for me.
Wordless Wednesday
#HasbroTF Hasbro Toy Fair 2014 – Photo Heavy
Disney Princess Pop Up Magic Castle Games
Groovin Moms (a little typo is ok) was invited to the sneak preview Hasbro Toy Fair 2014 (available soon) at the Times Building last week. It was just what I needed after the long cold winter we’ve had in New York. Cheer me up!! As I was posting some of the photos, I received a text from my daughter, “Your grandchildren want everything”. Ha! You know that is the truth.
Here is what Liam wants:
Nerf Firevison Sports Frame and Football in the new Green
The Amazing Spider Man – Spidey Shot
Playskool Transformers Rescue Bots
Here is what Natalie wants
Play Doh Doh Vinci coming soon
My Little Pony Rainbow Rocks “Pinkie Pie”
Fur Real Friends “Pom Pom” My Baby Panda coming soon
Little Pet Shop Clothing Coming Soon
What my daughter wants for Caleb
Here are my favorites:
Disney Jake & The Never Land Pirates Operation Game coming soon
New Sparkle Play-Doh Princess Dress Maker coming soon
All the great movies I get to see with my grandchildren!!!
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