LEGO and STAR TREK FANS: Cool Products by Robin Gorman Newman
April 10th, 2016
I'm always on the lookout for cool gifts for my son and others, and these caught my eye, so I thought to share. He's now 13, and I find it gets harder and harder to catch his attention beyond an electronic device, but these did it. In BIRDS FROM BRICKS, horticulturist ...
HESS Fire Truck Giveaway & LEGO Books by Robin Gorman Newman
December 15th, 2015
My son, 12, has been collecting Hess toy trucks for years now, and this year, he was over the moon when Hess announced the 2015 Hess Fire Truck and Ladder Rescue. He has long aspired to be a fireman, so this is right up his alley. Hess trucks are always ...
PRODUCT REVIEWS: GIFTS FOR MOM AND THE KIDS THEY LOVE by Robin Gorman Newman
March 23rd, 2015
Any avid cell phone user (and who isn't these days?!) who is away from their home or car knows the frustration of seeing a low percentage level on their cell phone’s battery. MyCharge, a Michigan-based manufacturer of portable charging solutions, has introduced the Razor Max, a portable device that charges ...
COOL PRODUCTS & GIVEAWAY: Kid and Mom Finds by Robin Gorman Newman
February 15th, 2015
The Kid Lid is a simple and innovative solution that provides a stable surface that defends against inadvertent spills and resists the pounding of even the most active child. Invented by a savvy stay at home dad who recognized the need, Kid Lid products protect computer keys from unwanted typing ...
NEW LEGO STORE OPENS IN NYC FLATIRON DISTRICT by Robin Gorman Newman
October 18th, 2014
An impressive, new LEGO Flagship store opened in NYC in the FlatIron district at 23rd Street and Fifth Avenue. It is the 76th LEGO store in the U.S. and features: Custom New York inspired LEGO® models Replica of the LEGO Store Flatiron District made out of LEGO bricks for children ...
Book Lovers Unite! by Robin Gorman Newman
June 4th, 2014
In addition to being the founder of MotherhoodLater.com, I'm also the author of two dating books HOW TO MEET A MENSCH IN NEW YORK, and HOW TO MARRY A MENSCH. Mensch meaning decent, responsible person. When my books were first published, it was a total thrill, and I was active on ...
STRIKING BOOK PICKS for LEGO LOVERS and others by Robin Gorman Newman
December 27th, 2013
Extreme Bricks: Spectacular, Record-Breaking, and Astounding LEGO Projects from around the World (Skyhorse Publishing, November 2013) by Sarah Herman From the Great Pyramid of Giza to the Taj Mahal, man has never shied away from an extreme building challenge, and the LEGO lovers of the twenty-first century have re-created a few ...
UNIQUE FINDINGS by Robin Gorman Newman
September 13th, 2013
Artifact Uprising, an internet-based company, creates tangible keepsakes for digital photos. Driven by a mission to move stories off your device and into your life, Artifact Uprising offers products stroking in both its minimalistic design and eco-friendly roots. Social media lovers can make an entire photo book from Instagram and Facebook images. ...
ROBIN’S PICKS and GIVEAWAY: Summer Goodies
June 15th, 2012
KEEP ME COMFY NECK REST FROM AURORA The perfect plush for summer, whether you plan to take your child on a plane, train or car trip. Or, your child can use it to relax or nap at home. My son loves this sort, adorable Panda Neck Rest, and even took it ...
Me, Myself and…My Dog: Alternate Parenting Weekend Part 2 – by Cara Potapshyn Meyers
March 21st, 2012
Day 1 My son left for school at the very last minute and hugged me as if he were going away for a year. I think he just wanted to take a long smell of my "momminess" before he left. It reminded me of the infant days when I would wear ...
