Snow Ice Cream!

February 24, 2013 by 11 Comments

Well, we have been wishing and hoping for snow for over 2 years now! We might get a little here and a little there, but I am happy to say that we finally got snow. Not only did we get snow, but we got 16+ inches of snow, and the possibility of more snow within the next couple of days.

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Both of my daughters have really not seen much snow (sad to say, since we live in the Midwest), so they were a little apprehensive about playing in it, but finally were ready to get out and play all that we could.

I remember when I was a kid, we would always make snow ice cream when we got a big snow. I was so happy to get a big snow [Read more…]

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Tollytots: My First Disney Baby Princess (Baby Belle) Review and Giveaway

February 22, 2013 by 33 Comments

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With girls, I already know that there are going to be plenty of babies and princesses in our future! My oldest is already obsessed with Baby dolls, and goes through stages of which one must go everywhere with her! Ella’s most recent obsession is Beauty and the Beast , which works out perfectly for our Tollytots: My First Disney Baby Princess : Baby Belle that we got to review.

About Tollytots:

Tollytots carries an extensive line of girls dolls, accessories and preschool collections. They bring a wonderful play experience to children with a very special emphasis on the dolls and accessory category.

With Tollytots, children as young as 6 months old can develop pretend play skills by nurturing and interacting with toys.

The company works closely with Disney, Fisher Price, and Graco, to [Read more…]

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STM Bags iPad case from the new ‘grip’ Line Review & Giveaway

February 20, 2013 by 12 Comments

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As I’ve shared with you before, we did get an iPad for the family this year for Christmas! Because that is a very big purchase, I think that finding the best cover/case for it is extremely important! I was lucky enough to be able to review the grip for the iPad from STM.

About the grip iPad Case:

  • A Sleek and slim fitted case
  • 2 kickstand settings (for typing and viewing)
  • Protective and supportive
  • Soft-lined interior
  • Easy access to all buttons and plug ins
  • Auto on-off front cover
  • Lightweight, slim and protective
  • Comfortable and easy to carry
  • Snap in, hard shell back
  • Complete protection for the iPad 2, 3rd, and 4th generations

Comes in 4 colors: tangerine, royal blue, berry, and black

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iLearn ‘N’ Play Adventure Explorer Review and Giveaway

February 18, 2013 by 12 Comments

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The big Christmas present in our house this year was an iPad for the family! I must admit that now that we have one, I can already tell that we need another one 🙂 Everyone wants to use it all the time, which is really testing the patience of my almost 3 year old (which is a good thing).

Being as my almost 3 year old really loves to play with the iPad, I work very hard trying to find “apps” and “games” that are educational for her as well as fun. I was very happy to try out the Adventure Explorer from iLearn ‘N’ Play & appStart Learning.

About AppStart Learning:

AppStart Learning joins 3+ toys and apps to make learning fun by making learning play! iLearn ‘N’ Play works with our young children to help them learn and understand some of the early learning concepts.

The company has offices throughout North America, as well as offices in London, Rome, Sydney, and Hong Kong.

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About Adventure Explorer:

For the Adventure Explorer, you can connect your iPad, iPad mini, iPhone, or iPod to the console.

The Adventure Explorer has a working on/off ignition switch, a steering wheel, a shifter, accelerator, forward/reverse control that works with the iLearn ‘N’ Play apps.

There [Read more…]

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Shopping Cart / HighChair Cover from Balboa Review & Giveaway

February 17, 2013 by 22 Comments

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I am most definitely the crazy lady that you see in the store disinfecting my cart all over, so my kids and myself stay healthy. I could not be more impressed with the Balboa Baby Shopping Cart Cover. Don’t get me wrong, I still disinfect my cart, but it is a lot quicker of a process, as I can just do a quick once over now 🙂

About the Balboa Baby Shopping Cart Cover:

  • Machine-Washable
  • Provides a germ free zone completely around your child
  • 4 easy to attach elastic corners
  • Toy Loops to attach childrens’ toys
  • Comfortable & Secure Safety Strap for your child
  • Folds into an attached bag that you can easily take along with you
  • Fits most Restaurant High Chairs

If you would like to stay up to date on Balboa Baby, please follow them on Facebook and Twitter.

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My Thoughts:

I have been very impressed my new shopping cart cover. The self enclosed bag is wonderful [Read more…]

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Plumleys Togs Children’s British English Shirts Review and Giveaway

February 16, 2013 by 6 Comments

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As you look at the picture above, you might be confused why my daughter is wearing a shirt with a flashlight on it, but called a torch? Well, we were lucky enough to try out 2 different shirts from Plumley’s Togs!

About Plumley’s Togs:

Plumley is British and speaks British English. Apparently, years ago he visited the United States and was surprised & disappointed to find out that we don’t speak British English in the United States. He decided that he was going to try and fix this problem, and so Plumley’s Togs were created to help teach the English Americans some of the words from British English.

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My Thoughts:

What a fun idea! As you can see, both of my [Read more…]

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Princess Sticker Activity Book from Peaceable Kingdom Review

February 16, 2013 by 1 Comment

Sticker Activity BookIf you’ve ever spent much time with a toddler, you know that one of their favorite things is most definitely stickers! My daughter absolutely loves stickers. We go through stages of her using stickers on all of her art projects, as well as some not so “artsy” places, like my kitchen cabinets or tile floors :).

I was lucky enough to be able to try out the new Princess Sticker Activity Book from Peaceable Kingdom.

About Peaceable Kingdom’s Sticker Activity Books

The sticker books are large formatted books that have six pages full of wonderful activities. There are four sheets of stickers that can all be repositioned as well.

The book is recommended for children ages 3 and up.

The Sticker Books are available in four new styles: Dinosaur, Princess, Magical Ponies, and Monsters. This is in addition to the other options that they already have available.

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Secure Start Video Monitor by Mobi Technologies Review

February 15, 2013 by Leave a Comment

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As anyone with small children knows, video monitors are easily “worth their weight in gold”. I was lucky enough to be able to try out The Secure Start Video Monitor from Mobi Technologies.

About Secure Start Video Monitor:

  • 2.0 LCD Display
  • 2.4 GHz digital wireless
  • Up to 400 ft. Range
  • Powerful Night Vision up to 20 ft.
  • Two-Way Communication
  • VOX mode Option
  • AC power adaptor for monitor and camera
  • Rechargeable Batteries (Monitor only)
  • Includes Belt Clip & Camera Stand

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My Thoughts:

I was very impressed with the baby monitor. It really is so nice to be able to see what your baby/child is doing in the next room without having to “peek” in there and see exactly what is going on.

There are several things that I really like about [Read more…]

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