All Mom-tested, Mom•Logic approved.

Stardoll: Combines social networking with online gaming. Girls ages 10-17 can play games, create a MeDoll and put them in a scene with a celebrity stardoll like Zac Efron, and chat with cyber friends if given written parental permission. Stardoll also notifies parents if kids are on the the site for an extended period of time.
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Mom•Logic picks our top family flicks featuring Fido.

This week, the American Kennel Club announced it’s annual list of top 10 most popular dogs breeds. And as they have been for the last 17 years, Labradors were voted “Top Dog.” We're dog lovers in the Mom•Logic office, and we all have our own opinions of what's the best. One thing we can ALL agree on: We love any dog that’ll entertain our kids while we get dinner made. That said, here’s our countdown of the best family dog movies. (NOTE: We’ve left out well-worn classics like Old Yeller and Lassie to make room for the new breed of dog films. (Let us know if we omitted your favorite.)

5) Milo & Otis
Narrated with by the super-talented Dudley Moore, this funny and touching film follows the adventures of a Pug and kitten who become fast furry friends. A great lesson for kids! Proves that if mortal enemies dogs and cats can get along, they can play nice with their sister. Keep Reading...

Use their day off to your advantage. All Mom-tested, Mom•Logic approved.

1. Don't fight it!
Throw on the snowsuit and make some angels with the kids. Research has shown that kids who exhaust themselves by playing in the snow tend to go to bed much more easily.

2. Get cooking!
Embrace the mess, and let the kids help out in the kitchen. It's the perfect opportunity to cook several meals and freeze some for later.

3. Camp Out In!
The Frontier Indoor/Outdoor Tee Pee is the coolest thing. It's a blank tee pee that kids can paint themselves. Perfect for wearing them out before a snow day nap.

4. Wrap it Up!
Wrapping presents can be tiresome. And why is the cool wrapping paper always so expensive? Why not have the kids make festive creations and let them cover the gifts? And if you give them the Scotch Pop-up Giftwrap Tape Dispenser, they'll be happy to help!

5. Put them to work!
"Make believe" they're going to work, and let them make money for doing little chores around the house. It'll cost you a few bucks, but tasks getting done (with a smile) is priceless.

Yes, Virginia, there are some good Hanukkah songs.

Okay, sorry for mixing up our holidays, but good Hanukkah songs are hard to come by. But after painstaking research that involved the Mom•Logic staff working around the clock, we have unearthed the top five hippest Hanukkah songs. Sorry folks, "Dreidel, Dreidel, Dreidel" didn't make the cut.

1) Adam Sandler, "The Hanukkah Song"
The Jewish "Mother of all Hanukkah Songs."

2) Barenaked Ladies, "Hanukkah O Hanukkah"
A rocking spin on an old favorite.

3) The Klezmatics & Woody Guthrie, "Happy Joyous Hanukkah"
Who knew? Woody Guthrie, who wasn't Jewish, wrote some Hanukkah songs.

4) Kenny G, "The Hanukkah Song"
Kenny's such a nice Jewish boy.

5) They Might Be Giants, "Feast of Lights"
Those weird alternative boys love those eight crazy nights.

Be a mensch, comment below,  and tell us your favorite Hannukkah songs!

2. Nintendo’s Super Mario Galaxy
Mario travels through outer space, and a change in gravity is more than a small challenge.

3. Super Paper Mario
Don't let the similar name to #2 fool you, the only thing that's the same between them is how much fun you'll have.

4. MLB Power Pros
A little too much game for the little ones, but ideal for playing with tweens and teens. And you don't have to be an athlete to kick butt.

5. LEGO Star Wars: The Video Game
Six chapters in one package that include the original movies as well as the prequels. Perfect for the sci-fi lover.

All Mom-tested (hiccup), Mom•Logic approved.

1. MOMgarita
Make any day Cinco de Mayo.

2. MOMjito
A tempting Cuban creation.

3. CosMOMpolitan
A throwback to your Sex and the City days.

4. Glass of Wine
Simple, refreshing and delicious. Need we say more?

5. Mama's Bananas
A non-alcoholic smoothie with blueberry, mango and banana. Yum!

Need some downtime? Take a “time out” behind bars.

As we reported earlier, Massachusetts has proposed a bill to make it a crime to spank your child. Back in January, California also introduced a bill to ban parents from spanking, punishable by prison time. Here at Mom•Logic, we’re not quite sure prison would deter a frustrated Mom from giving a spank to a pre-schooler who’s just gleefully poured an entire container of maple syrup on the carpet. You really want to punish a Mom? Throw her in jail WITH the tantrum-throwing, disobedient rugrat. Otherwise, compared with the never-ending hamster wheel of motherhood, prison just might be a picnic.

(Disclaimer: we at Mom•Logic do not condone breaking the law just to get a little “me” time. We are law-abiding citizens.)

Top 5 Benefits of Life in Prison

1. Sleep all night (and all day!)
Get all the beauty sleep you need, with no interruptions from kids or husbands. In jail you’re like a cat, you can sleep up to 23 hours a day. Keep Reading...

Order them now, or kick yourself in three weeks when your friends' start pouring in the mailbox. These are all Mom-tested, Mom•Logic-approved.

1. Collage it!
At Shutterfly.com, you don’t have to choose just one photo for your holiday card anymore. Create memories with your favorite pics from throughout the year. And for those last-minute mamas, you can order online and pick up at Target!

2. Oh babies!
Who doesn’t love an infant in costume? Anne Geddes goes adorable for the holidays.

3. Holiday with a 'tude.
Edgy and Fun Personalized Cards for the Mom who wants to do the holiday her way.

4. Go old school!
Make cards with your kids with some cardstock and crayons. Let the kids decorate while Mom and Dad enjoy some eggnog. Buy festive envelopes to tie it all together.

5. Send a card for a good cause.
Save the Children with a variety of card styles.

Get your mind out of the gutter. All Mom-tested, Mom•Logic-approved ways to convince other Moms you've got your act together.


1. Hit the Carwash.
Never underestimate the power of shiny wheels.

2. Manicure.
The eyes may be the windows to the soul, but the fingernails are the windows to the chaos.

3. Lie, lie, lie.
When other Moms share all they have to do, say "I've already done that" with a smug attitude.

4. Homemade baked goods (not necessarily from scratch).
Carbs and sugar make anyone believe you've got it going on.

5. Host a playdate with grownup food.
The selection of pre-made food at grocery stores these days is definitely good enough to fool guests. (Try Trader Joe's caramelized onion puff pastries.)

All Mom tested, Mom•Logic approved.

1. Threaten to pay someone.
2. Give him a deadline.
3. Sex?
4. Start to do it yourself. (Most times he’ll actually jump in to save his manhood.)
5. Secretly tell kids to go be "Daddy’s Little Helpers."