Must Have Newborn Items

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I have two little girls and we are all about the humidifiers at our house. I’m not sure if it is just our older house or what, but we have to have humidifers on throughout the entire winter.

Ultrasonic 360 Humidifier:

The Ultrasonic 360 Humidifier helps you keep your baby or child healthy and comfortable. Humidifiers add moisture to the air and raise the level of indoor humidity, helping to ease cold symptoms and reduce dry skin or itchy eyes. The Ultrasonic 360 Humidifier supports baby year round, by putting you in control of humidity levels. Easily adjust the variable mist control for the moisture level that’s right for your family. The large tank provides your nursery with up to 36 hours hours of cool, soothing mist. This humidifier includes 2 fully rotating mist outlets, letting you also control the direction of the mist and giving you the ability to soothe two children in different beds at once. This humidifier is designed for ultimate convenience, the ultrasonic technology allows the humidifier to operate quietly and without filters. The humidifier features auto shut off and lights up to let you know it’s time to refill the tank.

My Thoughts:

I was incredibly impressed at how well this humidifier worked in my daughters’ room. They noticed a huge difference the huge night and were so happy to have it in their room. I have used other humidifiers in the past that did not have a filter and noticed a residue over most of my house. I was very happy to see that I did not have that problem with this humidifier. This is a great humidifier and I know that I will definitely use it in our new baby’s room.

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About the Grow With Me Medicine Set:

You can now ensure that you’re prepared for your child’s sickness with the Safety 1st Grow-With-Me Medicine Set. Featuring a medicine dropper with spill guard, medicine syringe with bottle adapter, and medicine spoon, this set will have you ready for any type of medicine that will help get your child back to health.

My Thoughts:

I was incredibly excited to see this awesome product. I wish that I would have had something like this with my 2 daughters when they were younger, and know that I will get a great deal of use out of it with the baby that is on the way. Great product to get for expectant parents.

Girl Power Campaign

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As you all know by now, I have 2 girls. I also am an elementary classroom teacher dealing with that critical age that can be hard for many kids. I’m so excited to tell you about the Girl Campaign.

About Girl Campaign:

Their mission is to equip parents with tools and resources to play a pivotal role in fostering positive self-confidence. Our goal is to raise awareness of the consequences of low self-esteem. To provide tools for parents to improve confidence in their girls and make available key strategies to inspire them to be their best. To teach values of positive parenting and verbal affirmation of unconditional value and worth in conjunction with enforcing the morals that effort and hard work are vital keys to encouraging growth, both in them and their children.

They are hoping to teach parents key essentials such as:

  • Showing Acceptance
  • Giving Encouragement
  • Sharing dreams and imparting hope
  • Building rapport with your girls
  • Teaching that hard work and endurance pay off

Their Values:

  • They believe every girl has value and purpose
  • They believe every girl deserves to be who they were created to be
  • They believe a positive self-image is essential for growth
  • They believe open safe communication is the key to raising successful and confident girls

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My Thoughts:

I think that this is a wonderful campaign. I see so many problems as a teacher with huge problems with girls’ self-confidence. The girls of today truly don’t think they are good enough and feel that they constantly need to change things. I even teach in a “Small” “Safe” town and I can’t believe  how much bullying and low self-esteem that I see.

My girls right now are small enough that we are constantly working on building up their self-confidence, but it isn’t a problem for them at their age.

I was happy to take these awesome bracelets to school to share with the girls in my class. I think that there are truthfully great things, and I know that the few girls I am working with are not the only ones that are struggling in this are. I plan on ordering more and to continue meeting with the small group of girls that I am to help them build their confidence.

Most importantly, I believe that you as parents need to talk to your kids encourage them, praise them, constantly build them up.

Great Games for Kids from Wonder Forge

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We are all big game players in my family. As we have had children it has been tricky for us to find games that can include our young children, but are still fun for the adults. I must say that I have not ever found a game that I was not 100% satisfied with from the Wonder Forge game family. They have such great games for all the kids in your family, that adults enjoy playing as well.

About Wonder Forge:

In 2007, Jacobe Chrisman (Founder & CEO) and a small group of creative types with a passion for children’s entertainment came together to develop extraordinarily fun, original play experiences for kids and families.

Since it was originally launched, Wonder Forge has always offered top-quality experiences, raising the bar for preschool and family games everywhere. The preschool games help to celebrate the “can do”  attitude in all kids – engaging them physically, socially, and creatively. The family games bridge generation gaps and create wholesome family moments and lasting memories.

Wonder Forge additionally always works to create strong, long-lasting partnerships with licensors. This is wonderful when your children love certain characters.

Today, Wonder Forge makes over 85 games that have won more than 160 top awards for product excellence. They are sold nationwide and in over 11 countries.

About Eye Found It Journey Through Time:

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In this wonderful game, you work together as a team of historians, scientists, and adventurers solving the world’s greatest mysteries with the Eye Found It Journey Through Time Hidden Picture Game from Wonder Forge. You can venture and find hidden objects throughout time from the Prehistoric Era to the Present Day. You want to Race to the end of the giant 6-foot game board before your Timecraft runs out of fuel. This game is recommended for ages 4 and up.

My Thoughts: This game was a great deal of fun. I had a lot of fun playing this game with my daughters. I also have to admit that this is one of my husband’s favorite games that we have played with the girls as well. My daughters are ages 3 and 5 and so they definitely were both able to understand and play the game really well.

About Peanuts Snoopy Flying Ace Game:

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I’ll get you Red Baron! The world’s most beloved beagle is back!  A legend in his own mind, Snoopy takes off as the Flying Ace in constant pursuit of his nemesis, the Red Baron. Flip cards and race to make matches before Snoopy spins to a stop. It’s high-flying family fun! This is a great game for children age 3-10 years old.

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My Thoughts:

I think that this game is absolutely adorable. As you can see, my daughters loved playing this game. It was a very cute game, and loads of fun. It was easy for my 3 and 5 year olds to both play together. I even started supper and they were able to continue playing while I was out of the room. Great Game for kids.

About The Good Dinosaur Roarin’ River Game:

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You can now race the rapids to get home! You work together as a team to help Arlo and his friends outrun the flooding river! Travel through the dangerous canyons, mountain forests, and sweeping plains! This game is great for kids ages 4 and up.

My Thoughts: This game too is absolutely adorable. My kids were so interested in this game and truly enjoyed playing it. I absolutely loved playing the game with them, and don’t mind when they ask to play it because it is a game that is not like others that I have played before.

About Disney Imagicademy Items:

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Disney Imagicademy Storymation Studio: You make the movies the Imagacademy from Disney. You can now get creative with the characters, backgrounds, clay, and costume molds. Download the free and easy-to-use Storymation Studio animation app and make your own animated masterpiece inspired by your favorite Disney films. This is recommended for children ages 3 and up.

Disney Imagicademy Mickey Mouse Animals Activity Book:You can now roam through the wild and wondrous realm of the animal kingdom with Mickey Mouse and your favorite Disney pals! Explore the fascinating lives of insects, how animals adapt to their surroundings, the reason behind animal conservation, and more –all through a collection of creative activities. This is great for children ages 4 and up.

Disney Imagicademy Frozen Science Activity Book:Join Elsa, Olaf, and all your favorite characters from Disney’s Frozen as they lead you through creative activities, fun puzzles, and surprising experiments! Discover why we have four seasons, the natural beauty of snowflakes, how we see rainbows and so much more. Great for children ages 4 and up.

My Thoughts: My daughters have really enjoyed playing with each of these items. They are a great way for your children to do more than just play games or stare at a device all the time. I was incredibly impressed by how much fun each of these were. The Storymation Studio was awesome. Stay tuned and I will have more pictures of what my girls come up with in the future.

About Apple Pop Game:

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Move the apples around the tree, or try to pop the apples out on the first try! Land it in a basket and get extra points! It’s a game of strategy and fun–pop the apples out of the tree win by collecting the correct three!

My Thoughts:My daughters are incredibly excited when you get this game out. They had a ton of fun popping the apples out of the tree and racing to see who could get them all out the fastest.

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My Thoughts:

I was absolutely in love with each and everyone of these games that we received. I know that we will get many great game nights out of the games and they will be fun for the whole family. I have a few that I have added to my Christmas list for the other little kids in my life, because I know that they are going to be a great game.

 

 

Springfield Doll and Clothes- Perfect Toy

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Guess what? My girls have found another doll that they absolutely love. Paige, from Springfield Dolls has proven to be a great doll for them to play with.

About Springfield Collection:

A line of 18-inch dolls, clothing, accessories and furniture starts with their dedicated creative design team. The designers carefully sketch out fashion ideas, select quality and on-trend fabrics and materials and then work hard to make their vision come alive for girls everywhere. Through products and the interactive play offered online, the product line encourages girls to form a special relationship with the dolls and to create fun and magical moments together. Springfield Collection is committed to providing and unforgettable experience for each child while ensuring the brand is accessible and available to all. The mission with every Springfield Collection product is to provide girls with fashion, fun, and friendship.

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About the Dolls:

Trendy tops, pants, skirts, and even gowns reflect the fashion tastes of upcoming fashionistas. Jo-Ann Stores will start to stock perfectly packaged outfits for $14.99. For those unfamiliar with Springfield Dolls, they have been around since 1996! The “girls” have sparkling lifelike eyes that open and close and boast silky, long, rooted hair that can be brushed and styled. Each doll is soft and huggable with moveable arms and legs, making dressing and undressing easy. Springfield Dolls are a division of Fibre-Craft, LLC, the beloved company that is celebrating 60+ years of making children’s craft products.

About Paige:

Paige is a sweet doll with brown eyes and long brown hair that comes wearing a hot pink nightgown.

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My Thoughts:

As you can already tell, my girls are huge fans of their adorable Paige Doll. They love the pink pajama, but they were way more excited about the adorable, trendy outfit that they got in addition to this great doll. They love playing with their 18 inch dolls when they aren’t interested in babies. They can do more grown up things with these dolls :)….That’s what they tell me at least. I am very impressed with this great doll. I also was so pleased to see that there were adorable and affordable outfits that are available for purchase from JoAnn’s.

Purchase:

If you are interested in purchasing a doll or clothes for a doll, head on over to the website and pick out the perfect item for you.

Missy Kissy from JC Toys

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Everyone knows that my girls are definitely all girl. They love anything pink and all the babies that you can possibly find. Missy Kissy did not disappoint the girls in my house.

About JC Toys:

JC Toys Group, INC is the worldwide designer and manufacturer of a wide range of collectible dolls, specialty play items and play dolls and accessories.

They were established in 1993, JC Toys is a family run and operated business that has continued to grow its product line to include many doll categories. Each doll and doll accessory is carefully designed to ensure that the end user is 100% happy. Our goal is to make all of our dolls loveable and to ensure that everyone from a first time baby doll mommy to the most demanding doll collector are completely overjoyed with our quality and superior design.

JC Toys Group, Inc. dolls were first introduced to the US Market in the early 1980’s. At this time the company and product was known by the popular name BERJUSA. These dolls had sizeable impact on the doll market because of their innovative life-like features and adorable, gentle facial sculpts.

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About Missy Kissy:

Let’s play the Tickle Game. Missy Kissy is ticklish, can you guess where? Is it her feet, her sides or her tummy? This 15″ incredible interactive doll features real moving eyes and head, and plays the Tickle Game with you! Once you finish your game, she asks mommy for her bottle. Pretend feed her until she is full and then its burping time! Change her into her bedtime clothes and she is ready for a nam. Place the pacifier in her mouth and sweet lullaby plays as she gently moves her head and closes her eyes. Missy Kiss Giggle Time is the interactive doll that loves to play the tickle game and even lets you know when she is tired and ready for bed! This is the doll that every mommy will love!  Missy Kissy says up to 12 phrases and 2 songs, and even moves when you place the pacifier in her mouth. Her eyes open and close, her head moves. Set includes matching outfit and hat, pacifier, bottle, and additional outfit and hat!

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My Thoughts:

This doll is absolutely adorable. My girls were so absolutely excited to open her up and start playing with her. Since the moment we were able to receive the doll she has not been out of the sight of my two children. My girls absolutely love tickling her, feeding her, and helping her go to sleep. Changing her outfit is another favorite thing for my girls to do. I have a couple of little girls to buy for this Christmas season, and I can guarantee that I will definitely be looking to JC Toys for sure, and possibly the Missy Kissy doll for those girls as well.

Purchase:

If you are interested in purchasing the Missy Kissy Doll, head on over to the website and order one for the girls in you life. I know that you will not be disappointed in the least.

Kidz Bop – Great Ideas for Stocking Stuffers

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As you all know, Kidz Bop is one of my favorite companies in the world!  My girls and my students absolutely love Kidz Bop. There are a ton of great stocking stuffers as options for your child from Kidz Bop to keep your child happy through the holiday season.

About Kidz Bop:

Kidz Bop records kid-friendly versions of today’s biggest pop music hits. They release two major numbered albums each year. They also release a themed album in the spring.

Who sings on the Kidz Bop albums?

The Kidz Bop kids sing on the kidz bop albums. For four consecutive years (2010-2013), Billboard magazine has named the Kidz Bop Kids the “#1 Kids Artists” in the U.S. !

Who are the Kidz Bop Kids and how does Kidz Bop cast the group?

Meet the new Kidz Bop kids – Ashlynn, Bredia, Grant, Jayna, and Matt! Kidz Bop recently held a nationwide casting call to find a new group of talented young performers to sing on the Kidz Bop albums, star in TV commercials & music videos and travel North America as part of the Kidz Bop Kids live tour. Thousands of kids across the country try out and only 5 are picked.

The Kidz Bop Kids perform more than 25 live shows each year.

About Kidz Bop 30:

  1. Bad Blood
  2. Hey Mama
  3. Cheerleader
  4. Worth It
  5. Fight Song
  6. Where are U Now
  7. Somebody
  8. Lean On
  9. Uma Thurman
  10. You Know You Like It
  11. Photograph
  12. I Don’t Like It, I Love It
  13. Elastic Heart
  14. Watch Me
  15. Make Some Noise

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About Kidz Bop Christmas Wish List:

  1. Santa Claus is Coming to Town
  2. All I Want for Christmas
  3. Jingle Bell Rock
  4. Last Christmas
  5. Misteltoe and Holly
  6. It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
  7. Must Be Santa
  8. Blue Christmas
  9. Up On The Rooftop
  10. Christmas Wrapping
  11. Winter Wonderland
  12. Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree
  13. I Saw Three Ships
  14. White Christmas

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Kidz Bop Toothbrushes:

Experience the only toothbrush with Music in Your Mouth Technology to pump 2 minutes of your favorite music directly through your teeth…straight to your head! This is available with Kidz Bop- I Love It and Kidz Bop- Wake Me Up.

Christmas Thoughts:

These great Kidz Bop options are wonderful solutions for that hard to buy child on your list. These will make great stocking stuffers for every child in your life. I plan on my child having all 3 of these items. However…I think that the elf might bring the cd with him from the North Pole when he comes to get us in the holiday spirit so we don’t have to wait so long.

 

Kids’ Treats – Must have Book for moms

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My girls and I absolutely love to cook and bake in the kitchen. With school back in session, it seems to be harder and harder for us to find the time to be able to do it. I for sure try to make sure we get a chance at least once a weekend to do it. With the Kids Treats cookbook, you will find an endless supply of ideas that are sure to please all the little ones in your household.

About Kids Treats Cookbook:

Katie Wyllie is the creator and editor-in-chief of the popular parenting, cooking, and craft blog, Made to be a Momma. She has contributed to Kitchen Daily, The Apron Blog for The Home Depot, and many others as a guest blogger. She lives in Pennsylvania with her husband and two sons.

Nutter Butter Teddy Bears, Creamsicle Cupcakes with Umbrellas and Flip Flops. Jiggly Jello Popcorn. This imaginative cookbook encourages parents to grab their kids and head into the kitchen to make deliciously creative bites they’ll both enjoy. Featuring step-by-step instructions for 50 tasty treats, each page will guide them as they whip up everything rom wildly cute animal cupcakes to savory snacks inspired by their favorite toys. With kid-friendly recipes for every occasion, little ones will feel extra loved when making and devouring yummy, homemade treats like:

  • Oreo Frogs
  • Rainbow Coated Pretzels
  • Graham Cracker Airplanes
  • Watermelon Cupcakes
  • Snowman Marshmallows

Great recipes:

My girls and I have made a few different treats from this cookbook, but I must admit that we were so hands on and excited about the goodies that we made that I failed to remember to take pictures. So I do apologize and hope to add some pictures soon. Here are a few pictures of the next few treats that the girls have picked out for us to make together in the upcoming weeks!  I can’t wait!

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Purchase:

If you’re interested in purchasing a cookbook for yourself or the children in your life, Head on over to Amazon and get a copy!

Kidz Bop 30 – Great CD for Kids

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As you all know by now if you are repeating readers of the blog, I am a huge fan of Kidz Bop. I have two daughters who are always listening to music and I teach 3rd grade so finding music that kids like is completely important to me. Not only finding music for kids, but also music that is enjoyable for adults to listen to as well.

About Kidz Bop:

Kidz Bop records kid-friendly versions of today’s biggest pop music hits. They release two major numbered albums each year. They also release a themed album in the spring.

Who sings on the Kidz Bop albums?

The Kidz Bop kids sing on the kidz bop albums. For four consecutive years (2010-2013), Billboard magazine has named the Kidz Bop Kids the “#1 Kids Artists” in the U.S. !

Who are the Kidz Bop Kids and how does Kidz Bop cast the group?

Meet the new Kidz Bop kids – Ashlynn, Bredia, Grant, Jayna, and Matt! Kidz Bop recently held a nationwide casting call to find a new group of talented young performers to sing on the Kidz Bop albums, star in TV commercials & music videos and travel North America as part of the Kidz Bop Kids live tour. Thousands of kids across the country try out and only 5 are picked.

The Kidz Bop Kids perform more than 25 live shows each year.

About Kidz Bop 30:

  1. Bad Blood
  2. Hey Mama
  3. Cheerleader
  4. Worth It
  5. Fight Song
  6. Where are U Now
  7. Somebody
  8. Lean On
  9. Uma Thurman
  10. You Know You Like It
  11. Photograph
  12. I Don’t Like It, I Love It
  13. Elastic Heart
  14. Watch Me
  15. Make Some Noise

My Thoughts:

I absolutely love Kidz Bop CD’s. I think that they are a must for parents of kids. My girls love to listen to music and love to sing along with it. I love that the music is great and that they are enjoyable for adults to listen to as well. We take lots of trips in the car and are always jammin to one of our Kidz Bop CDs.

As a teacher, during art, brain breaks, and holiday parties I am always playing the Kidz Bop cds. The students love to listen to popular music that is school and age appropriate.

I will continue to buy these cds for many years, as well as recommend them to everyone I know because I absolutely love them.

Purchase:

If you are interested in purchasing this awesome CD, head on over to their website and get it today.