Every once in a while I'll receive a request to be on a TV show. Usually it's to be part of a segment talking about a topic. I ten...

Every once in a while I'll receive a request to be on a TV show. Usually it's to be part of a segment talking about a topic. I tend to turn them down because the topics usually don't relate to anything current in my life.

But that all changed when I had the chance to be on the Nate Berkus Show for their Retailer Secrets Exposed segment.


It's not often I get to be a just a regular mom having a question answered by an expert. But in the "Retailer Secrets Exposed" Nate and Alexa Von Tobel answered my holiday related question. Yah!

You can't beat that kind of help. So what was my question and what did Nate and Alexa have to say? You can watch the video of the show on the Nate Berkus Show

What was like being on the show? It was pretty awesome. The set is beautiful and very, very bright. Everyone is extremely friendly and helpful. They interact great with the audience and make us very comfortable. Speaking of comfortable, the audience seats are so lush!

Seeing Nate in real life was great. Yes he's handsome but there's also something very sweet and kind about him. At least from where I was sitting.

While I did get a chance to ask Nate my question I didn't get a chance to stay and speak to him face to face. I know, I know but I'm a mom who needed to dash off and pick up her son from daycare. The same son I went on to show to ask a question for.

Maybe next time I'll get a chance to meet and speak with Nate face to face. For now I'm glad they answered my question on the show!

Recently The Electric Company wrapped up shooting of the 3rd season of their Emmy Award-wining series, which included taping a music video w...

Recently The Electric Company wrapped up shooting of the 3rd season of their Emmy Award-wining series, which included taping a music video with the band Good Charlotte.

I was invited to view the taping and then interview the band. It's not everyday an offer to meet Good Charlotte IN REAL LIFE happens, so you know I was here!

I was excited to talk to Good Charlotte and hear about their new and upcoming recording as well as hear their thoughts on fatherhood and how it's changed their lives.


A few minutes after arriving at Sesame Workshop, I was taken into the taping room. There was a huge green screen and people calling out cues all around. In the middle stood Joel and Benji Madden rehearsing their lines and being prepared for the shoot. Then lights, camera, action...they started taping the music video for the The Electric Company episode.


After the taping came a round of interviews from different "media" including the attending "mom bloggers" which included Kim of Mom in the City and Jen of Next Kid Thing and of course myself :)

Nikki: How did the Partnership with The Electric Company happen?

Benji: My niece likes the show. We watch it as a family and I enjoy that's something families can get into. Also other band members have kids so it's something we all know.

Joel: My daughter is a big Sesame Street fan. I wanted to do something she'll be proud of me for.

Nikki: How was taping the music video?

Joel: Fun! Reminds me of being home, playing around with family and having a good time.

After the shoot we meet with some of the The Electric Company cast members and toured the studio a little. Of course I had to say hello to some of my favorite Sesame Street friends.

The Electric Company is a multimedia literacy campaign that not only reaches out to kids on television, but wherever kids are: in the community through outreach initiatives, after-school programs and online. A new season will air next February. The show recently won 5 Emmys including Outstanding Children's Series. Visit The Electric Company at:

To learn more, visit - www.pbskidsgo.org/electriccompany

I was recently invited by Mom Central and Oxy to celebrate the launch of OXY Clinical. Note: I attended a Moms Night Out at STK courte...

I was recently invited by Mom Central and Oxy to celebrate the launch of OXY Clinical.

Note: I attended a Moms Night Out at STK courtesy of Mom Central and Oxy and received product samples and a gift card as a thank you for my participation. All opinions regarding the products are expressly my own experiences


During the event I signed up for a mini makeover and to have professional photograpahs taken of me so I can update my facebook profile. As I'm sure you know having great photos is key for being noticed in any social networking community.



During my prep for the photo shoot I talked with Lynn and her daughter Emily the, OXY Clinical mom/daughter spokesperson, about why they used the OXY Clinical line.

Emily shared that her acne and it's breakout length was an issue that prevented her from being a regular teen. As a mother Lynn explained she wanted to help her daughter find a way to feel confident while doing normal teen things. OXY Clinical gave them the results they needed quickly and without major changes to their lives.

I also spoke with Dr. Erin M. Welch, a board-certified dermatologist. In addition to serving as spokesperson for OXY® Clinical, Dr. Welch serves as a scientific advisor to sunscreen manufacturers and is the author of several scientific papers and medical textbook chapters on dermatologic subjects. So she knows skin care!

Did you know acne most likely occurs between the ages of 12-24? Learning to properly manage and treat acne at the early stages helps prevent long term issues like permanent scarring. For teens that need a way to manage their acne the OXY Clinical skin care line can help.


OXY Clinical has been developed by OXY Acne Solutions and is an over-the-counter acne treatment that offers breakthrough complexion care, providing pharmaceutical-grade medications and continuous-release technology to treat, heal and help prevent acne breakouts – all without a prescription. How great is that!

All OXY Clinical products contain an advanced delivery system technology that helps the product to work continuously over time. The OXY Clinical product line consists of

OXY Clinical Clearing Treatment

• Patented OXYSphere™ micro-encapsulated benzoyl peroxide is released over time to figh acne breakouts between applications.
• Clinically shown to eliminate 99% of acne bacteria in just 8 hours
• No embarrassing white residue

OXY Clinical Advanced Face Wash

• Patented AcneShield advanced salicylic acid technology unclogs pores fast and fights flare-ups
• Unique delivery means 25 times more acne medication stays on the skin while impurities rinse off—to fight acne longer
• Botanical extracts soothe irritation leaving your complexion feeling replenished

OXY Clinical Hydrating Therapy

• Contains salicylic acid to exfoliate, unclog pores and fight blemishes
• Formulated with hyaluronic acid—a premium ingredient that revitalizes skin and helps it retain moisture
• Patented Poly-Pore® Technology absorbs excess oil as it releases salicylic acid while another patented ingredient helps regulate the overproduction of oil

So if you're a parent searching for acne solutions for your family or a teen looking for a new way to manage your acne, then check out the OXY Clinical line of skin care.