Holiday Gift Guide- Dabbawalla Bags Review

 Looking for a fun, yet functional gift to give that special kid in your life?  Let me introduce you to Dabbawalla Bags! 

da-ba-wa-lla:  1. A person in India who carries lunch boxes to office workers.
        
2. A stylish, practical bag for little people  on the go

These adorable, easy to clean, and attractive lunchboxes and backpacks are specially designed for preschoolers and the young elementary students in mind.  I think they are fun for the young at heart, as well- my husband’s best friend really loves it!  The designs were meant to be free of commercial influence (cartoons or action figures, movie characters, etc) yet still colorful and fun for children.  They display bright and wholesome designs and images, such as puppies, apples, rocket ships, etc.  The Lunch Totes are really large, and have enough space to fit everything you need for a WHOLE DAY at Pre-School!  It is really hard to find a bag that will do that.

 Not only that, but they are made out of eco-sponge, an innovate neoprene-like fabric that has earned the top quality standard in textiles, as well as an ecological certification that tests for over 100 harmful substances.

DabbaWalla Backpack- the perfect size for your little guy (or girl!) 

 The fabric is stain resistant and machine washable.  (Yes, you read that right!!!)  There are pockets on the inside to help keep an ice pack, water bottle, etc, separate.  And it is designed to help food stay at it’s desired temperature!
Dabbawalla Bags has a simple mission: design fun, functional bags that appeal to both kids and adults while promoting social responsibility. Their bags are crafted by sewers who earn fair wages in safe working conditions, and we do business with companies who support this commitment. They are designed in the USA and sewn in Taiwan using fair labor practices.  Since each bag is crafted, they each have their own special charm! 

“In colorful, fresh designs sized just right for carrying lunch to school, an outing at the park, or a tote for overnight adventures. Bright graphics and functional simplicity set these bags apart – the perfect antidote to oversized, bulky backpacks and vinyl lunch bags. 
Flexible and strong, and crafted out of naturally insulating, water-resistant neoprene, Dabbawalla Bags are tough enough to take a lot of rough-n-tumble yet stylish enough to stand out from the crowd. And because they are completely machine washable, stain-resistant and eco-friendly, they are indisputably practical, too.”
How many of you have had to toss a lunchbox because it is gross?  Look at this one- 
I bet the parents wish it were machine washable!!!
and comparing the Dabbawalla Bag to some of the other bags, it’s easy to see that Dabbawalla has achieved their goal of creating appealing and functional bags.  (and are the others ecologically responsible?  Nay nay!  Double awesome!)  
 So many parents asked me where Little got his super-cool bag.  The answer?  Dabbawalla Bags, of course!  
Happy Shopping! 

CSN Review

CSN Stores has over 200 online stores where you can find everything from contemporary coffee tables to fantastic fitness equipment to cookware!
They have such a wide selection, and everything is so easy to find, that shopping is just a breeze.  
 As you know, my husband LOVES to cook- lucky me, right?  And he’s pretty good at it, too!   He has been wanting a rice cooker and a pizza stone, and he just couldn’t choose.  But the prices are really reasonable, so we got both.  



CSN partners with many different stores, one of which is www.cookware.com.  That is where we chose our cool new kitchen items from! 
One of the other items I have my eyes on is

I think it would be great for the New Year coming up!
And I also think this would be great for the car– and you know we are travelers, so it would certainly be used, LOL.

Happy Shopping!

Holiday Gift Guide- Storyland Yoga Review and Giveaway!

 I love yoga.  I love sharing the joy and benefits of yoga with those around me.  I love my yoga classes.  I love how yoga makes me feel, and how it improves my body, mind, and mindset.  (Can you tell I like it a bit?)
I also love to do yoga with my kids and with my Pre-School class.  The director was a bit skeptical at first, but after a 3 day in a row rain session we had last year, she caved and let me do it.  And the result?  The kids loved it, and they SLEPT SO WELL AT NAPTIME, that she was amazed.  I had parents asking me for my “secret”, LOL.

Here are my EARLY MORNING kids last week- they begged to to the “Whale Yoga!”  again

 So when I had the opportunity to review “StoryLand Yoga”, by Playful Planet, I jumped at it!
Winner of the Parents Choice Award as well as the Dr. Toy Best Green Toy Award and “Preferred Choice” by  Creative Child Magazine as the sole winner in the “Environmentally Friendly” category, this unique and fun DVD features 2 tracks to choose from.
In Storyland Yoga,  children follow two unique stories (Save the Whale and Condor Trek,) and learn yoga poses by imitating animals and story elements, while receiving the aforementioned earth-friendly messages.    It is also getting overwhelming praise from families,  teachers and health professionals.”
We did “Save the Whale” first, and then had a great talk about what we can do to help the whales, and why conservation is important.  They are really “getting it”, kids are not “too young” for these important concepts.  This is their future, after all!  

 
This DVD is geared toward kids (3 to 8,) but is fun for the whole family, and at just $14.99 it is affordable for most everyone!  We were just featured in Yoga Journal (October,) and will be in Our Favorite Things section in Disney Family Fun in November.
This product is an interactive, family-friendly, yoga DVD with a ‘green’ twist.  The stories contain messages about treating the planet with respect and a 100% recycled packaging was chosen for the product itself.  That’s right, just just TALK green, Walk it!  
You know this product has the “Have Sippy” seal of approval, as well!  
Mind you, this is roughly 7:30 Am.  Look how happy they are! 
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DISCLOSURE: A product sample was provided for review.  I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed in this post are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.
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Holiday Gift Guide -Blooming Buddies Review

 I was sent this adorable book, Blooming Buddies In The Garden,  to review.  I really liked it.  It had simple and clear messages, a pleasant tone, and the kids really liked it.  I read it to them this week because we were discussing our feelings, and this book has some very sweet and not “in your face” thoughts about self esteem and loving yourself, and also accepting your own differences and those of others.  We can still like people who are different then us!  (I accidentally left it on the teacher’s station on Friday when I left- I can’t even IMAGINE what the kids will have done to it when I get back on Monday, LOL!  Sigh- I had wanted to keep it aside to use again for flowers week!  But they liked it- and so, we know what that means!)

Looking for a beautiful and budget friendly gift that preschool girls and up will adore and parents will value? Then take a look at our new picture book

 
Blooming Buddies In the Garden: A Book of Blooming Verse.”
 
Destined to become a children’s classic, this unique and captivating new picture book pairs vibrant watercolors with charming short verses that affirm the values of love,family,
friendship, and community. Like a hug for the heart, Blooming Buddies In the Garden sparks young children’s imaginations, triggers conversation, and brings families closer together. Perfect for reading aloud and early readers, Blooming Buddies In the Garden  provides a loving respite from the unhealthy and age inappropriate images and messages that currently dominate products for girls. Truly, this book makes love bloom, and is one that you won’t want to miss.
 
Details: Blooming Buddies In the Garden: A Book of Blooming Verse by
Debbie Donner and Wendy Peterson published by Pixie Land, Inc. 2010
8″ x 10″ hard bound w/dust cover, 32pps, $16.99 ISBN
978-0-9825819-0-2 Helene Byrne Publicist Pixie Land, Inc.
 The book is also visually beautiful, and has some very sweet lines.  In one of my favorites, “sassy bitty bud” reminds her larger flower friend that she needs lots of room to shine!  
I give this adorable book to BIG thumbs up.    Our kids need to have our reminders that they don’t need to look or act a certian way.  There is so much pressure on them, especially girls.  I like what this book has to say, and I like how it is said.  Good job, Blooming Buddies!  

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Holiday Gift Guide- Agoo Review and GIVEAWAY!!!

Clothing for active kids!  Well, that’s basically all kids, so Agoo has got you covered!  Now you can use them to cover your kids, LOL…
They have cute and easy to care for clothes that are fun for kids to wear.  My Little Man was sent an adorable outfit to try out, and he loved it!  It is super soft, stretchy, and easy to clean.

 Skater Tee
This garment is perfect for those hot days outdoors. It is designed to keep your children cool while allowing them to look stylish. Skater styled print and the addition of double layer sleeves makes this a super cool modern top. Pair this garment up with Trinity or Playful Pants and under the Radar Jacket- no as skater top is the spring colors and radar is fall colors. and you have the complete Agoo ensemble.

This garment offer 50+ UV Protection that will never fade or diminish no matter how many times it is washed or exposed to salt water. It is Chlorine -Resistant for fun in the pool and has unique Wick-Away fibers that pull moisture and sweat from your child’s skin when they are playing to avoid over-heating. These fibers also dry quickly so your child does not get any chills from reaming damp, but instead is comfy and dry faster. For kids and moms alike, a unique stain resistant feature to helps keep the garment looking newer, longer.

Garments may be worn tight or loose fitting depending on what your child likes best. Consult our Agoo size chart for sizing.
At Agoo we care about your kids.

Tackle Short where is reflective piping?
Seldom does a pair of shorts come along that your toddler will want to wear day after day. This comfortable, easy fitting garment is a good representation of the Agoo philosophy. Wearable, fun, active and versatile, it is one of our staples, and is asked for time and time again. Toddlers love it for the ease and comfort, and moms love it for the – you guessed it – ease and comfort for their toddlers. Elastic waistband, clean design, relaxed fit. Comfortable and stylish flat elastic waistband, with contrast  paneling for a sporty, stylish look. These shorts go perfectly with the Tackle Tee Shirt which can be used with the Tackle Pants on those chillier days.

This garment offer 50+ UV Protection that will never fade or diminish no matter how many times it is washed or exposed to salt water. It is Chlorine -Resistant for fun in the pool and has unique Wick-Away fibers that pull moisture and sweat from your child’s skin when they are playing to avoid over-heating. These fibers also dry quickly so your child does not get any chills from reaming damp, but instead is comfy and dry faster. For kids and moms alike, a unique stain resistant feature to helps keep the garment looking newer, longer.
At Agoo we care about your kids.

 Little Man just loved them!  (So did his mommy!)  I love that they have UV protection built right in, thanks for caring about our kids!  Little’s mommy is hyper-worried about sun-exposure, so this feature is a HUGE plus in my eyes!   As are the stain resistant and sweat wicking features.  It can even be work in the pool or ocean without damage- how many outfits can make THAT claim?

Agoo has offered to send one of my readers a set of their fantastic Bamboo Leggings
Fun and functional, made of high quality material (what else would you expect from Agoo?), and adorable!
“Our Agoo Bamboo Leggings are designed for little girls and boys on the move. Be it crawling, climbing, running or dancing, Agoo Bamboo Leggings offer protection with fabulous function and flare. They’re great for keeping legs cozy in cold weather. They’re terrific for EC babies ad toilet training. They’re perfect for crawling on hard surfaces. They’re ideal for those with sensitive skin. Our innovative, eco-friendly Agoo Bamboo Leggings are made from 100% sustainable Bamboo fibres. One size fits all.”

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DISCLOSURE: A product sample was provided for review.  I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed in this post are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.
No purchase necessary.  Void where prohibited by law.  Limited to US residents; 18 years old and above.  Sponsor is responsible for providing and sending prize.  Ends  Dec 2, 2010.

NY sesame Street Live Reveiw and Giveaway!

Who wants to see Sesame Street LIVE???  (I do, I do!!)  A fun and fantasic way to spend some quality family time together!

SESAME STREET LIVE
“Elmo’s Green Thumb”
New York City, NY; The Theater at Madison Square Garden
Thursday, February 17 – Monday, February 21, 2011

When Elmo’s sunflower, Sunny, outgrows his flower pot, Big Bird’s garden
seems to be the perfect place for Sunny to flourish. An excited Abby
Cadabby, Sesame Street’s fairy-in-training, casts a spell to make Sunny grow
faster. The spell does just the opposite and, instead of growing, Elmo and his
friends shrink! As Abby tries to reverse the spell, Elmo, Zoe, Telly and friends
explore Big Bird’s garden from a smaller perspective and learn some big
lessons about patience, overcoming fears and appreciation of nature. From
dancing ladybugs to grouchy beetles, get ready for a fresh, original Sesame
Street Live on a whole new scale!

Sesame Street Live is a larger-than-life, musical touring stage production
featuring Big Bird, Elmo, Cookie Monster, Bert and Ernie…and more.
Each performance is 90 minutes of singing, dancing and audience
participation, including a 15-minute intermission. The perfect length for
very young children!  (No (getting the fidgets!)

There are thirteen delightful performances! Tickets go on-sale Sunday,
November 7, 2010 at the Garden Box Office, online at theateratmsg.com/sesame,
http://sesamestreetlive.com/, and through all Ticketmaster locations.
To charge by phone, call 866-858-0008.

Ticket information
• Ticket prices: $15, $25, $40, $60 (Prime), $75 (VIP) & $125 (Sunny Seats)
• Additional group discounts available. Groups 20+ call 212-465-6080.
• Get the ultimate fan experience with Sunny Seats!
The Sunny Seats Package includes a front row seat and a pre-show Meet
& Greet photo opportunity with two Sesame Street Live friends.
• Additional fees/surcharges may apply.

TM/© 2010 Sesame Workshop. All Rights Reserved. Photographs courtesy of VEE Corporation.Want to win a family four pack to see the show in NYC?
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DISCLOSURE: A product sample was provided for review.  I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed in this post are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.
No purchase necessary.  Void where prohibited by law.  Limited to US residents; 18 years old and above.  Sponsor is responsible for providing and sending prize.  Ends  Dec 2, 2010.

Some “Pocoyo” hat pics, LOL….

I know it’s not “exactly” the same- but she tried to make it look the same! (And she thinks she did, and he likes it, so….it’s his Pocoyo hat!)