Hi there, Bloggy Buddies! I feel like we have not been chatting much lately….we’ve all been busy. But I’ve missed your comments, and I do hope you will be able to visit with me again now that Halloween is over! 🙂
So, to welcome you back, I thought I would have an Adorable Holiday Gift Guide Giveaway today!
How about I do you one better- a KIDORABLE review and giveaway!

I love rain gear. Always have! I think kids just look so precious in their little raincoats and boots, hehe. When I was able to review products from Kidorable, I was super excited!
Kamikaze already has rainboots that she got for her birthday, so Little Man got to pick. They had so many styles to choose from! For him, though, it was a no-brainer! He wanted the Space Hero Rain Boots– and a good choice! They are super, super cute!

“For indoor play or outdoor fun, they’re sure to make a splash
More than just a pair of boots, these playful puddle magnets make a wonderful gift. Made of natural rubber, they are guaranteed to be the cutest boots in your neighborhood. ”
He loved the design so much, that when he saw the Space Hero Backpack, he had to have that, too! It is too much, with a little alien hanging off the zipper, lol.

My Little Man and I were off to the store, and got there a few minutes before it opened. What better time then to test out our new Kidorable boots and backpack? Considering it was POURING!

As you can see, Little Man had a super time with his new Kidorable boots and backpack! And his feet (and stuffed puppies in the backpack!) stayed [Read more…]

Hey guys!  Check your emails, I have a few winners out there….
Pillow Pets, Power Capes, Live Brilliantly are all out there, waiting to be claimed!  I’m going to have to move on to the next round tomorrow, so please get back to me if you are the winner!  Thanks! 

Please excuse my blog if it looks all crazy- it is in the process of a “makeover”, and it is taking a bit longer then expected!  🙂

Welcome to November, Bloggy Buddies! My Holiday Gift Guide is ready and willing to serve you! Love my new cute little button? Hehe….

So, I am pleased to announce my very first Holiday Gift- The PROFESSOR BARRISTER’S DINOSAUR MYSTERIES series!

As most of you know, I am a teacher and graduate student, as well as a mommy. I read A LOT of children’s books. I love, love, love this series. The author, Stephen Penner, also illustrates these fun and informative books about dinosaurs. What kid doesn’t love dinosaurs? My school has a full week on them, and during both “review” weeks of the year, the kids always, always choose dinosaurs as a go-to topic.
I so love that these books are not just a great read, but they also teach your child as they are reading. And in a fun way! You guys have read my book reviews- if I hate it, you know it! But I cannot say enough good things about the Dinosaur Mystery Series.
After reading book #2: The Case of the Armored Allosaurus (review can be read HERE) I ordered book one, #1: The Case of the Truncated Troodon.

When Dinosaur week comes up again, you know I’ll be bringing these books to school with me- the kids LOVED books one and two last time.
So, what is Professor Barrister’s Dinosaur Mysteries #3: The Case of the Enormous Eoraptor (just released!) all about?

Professor Barrister [Read more…]

It’s been 4 years, exactly, since we met Kamikaze.  We met her on Halloween.  This is the first picture we took of her.  She is 2.5 years old here.
Happy Halloween!

Hey there, bloggy buddies! Look, I am in in interview for “Reads, Reviews, Recommends“.
The blog author, Kate, is really sweet, and is going to be publishing her first book soon! Go check out her blog if you love reading! 🙂
(Oh, that pic is me slapping the camera out of a hand when we landed in India! LOL, I was excited to be there, can you tell?)

Blogger Interview: Have Sippy Will Travel

About the Blogger:

My name is Samantha, I am a late-20-something mommy and teacher. I love my job (usually!) and my kids, and of course my very patient dear husband. I am a recent grad student, lover of books, travel, yoga, pilates, camping, animals, children, food/cooking, and fun. I am always on the lookout for adventure. I have traveled the world as a volunteer and a student, and have seen some amazing places, and met some wonderful people.

I love to read, and am a history buff (and some would say nerd). My kids mean the world to me, and I love that as a mom and a teacher, I get to help shape and enrich young minds.

About the Blog:

My blog is…..a hodgepodge 🙂 It is definitely geared towards mothers. I love sharing information, and learning. Lord knows I don’t know it all! LOL. So, when I started happening upon blogs I really liked, and seeing new products, and leaning new things to try, and books [Read more…]