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BLACK FRIDAY DEALS From Cricket Magazine

November 27, 2014 by Samantha Leave a Comment

BLACK FRIDAY DEALS

As a special offer, I wanted to share Cricket’s great deal for Black Friday/Cyber Monday this weekend!

A 12-month gift subscription to Cricket Magazine, filled with stories and activities that will make kids smile and foster a lifelong love of reading, is just $20, with the special #GiftofReading Black Friday/Cyber Monday Promotion code that saves shoppers 40% (subscriptions are regularly $33.95). That includes both a print subscription delivered to kids’ mailboxes monthly and a digital subscription too.
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Filed Under: book review, family, kids, review Tagged With: cricket, magazine, reading

Traditional Christmas in a Technological Age

November 26, 2014 by Samantha Leave a Comment

It’s that time of year again. The holidays are quickly coming up on us, and that means preparing for Christmas. In our technological age, it’s easy to lose sight of Christmas traditions. This year, I’ve decided to focus on ways to incorporate technology with Christmas traditions. Here are a few simple tips on how you can, too:

Christmas Music

Nothing brings cheer to the house quite like Christmas music. Thanks to technology, we have access to more Christmas music than ever before. Tablets, computers, cell phones, and even smart TV’s now have the ability to stream music for hours. So it doesn’t matter if you are in the kitchen baking cookies, or in the living room wrapping gifts, the music goes where you go. Pandora has an app on smart TV’s that allow us to stream music for hours without end. Amazon Prime has free music streaming for select Christmas titles. Technology brings the tradition of Christmas music to us anywhere.

Christmas Cards

This tradition is still going strong, and it doesn’t appear to be going anywhere in the foreseeable future. Some crafty people even make their own cards to send. For me, I intend to save time, money, and paper sending eCards. It’s easy to do. All you need are email addresses for friends and family and you can send Christmas eCards efficiently in minutes to anyone. No buying stamps. No going to the post office and waiting in line. Just import your address book, select a card, and send. Not only does it save trees, but the cards are received instantly, so if you are a procrastinator and realize on Christmas Eve that you forgot the cards, it’s not too late.
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Filed Under: family, holidays, kids, parenting Tagged With: Christmas, holiday

Wuzzits Kids’ Game

October 18, 2014 by Danielle 1 Comment

Disclosure: The WuzzIts mentioned below was provided for me in order to facilitate my review. All opinions are my own and honest. I am disclosing this in accordance to FTC Guidelines. Please see “Disclose” tab for more information.

We are all about playing fun games in this family. We’re not completely consistent about having weekly game nights, but we have them at least every week. We were very excited to add this awesome game to our game night collection. Wuzzits is a great games for our kids and my husband and I enjoy playing it as well.

About WuzzIts:

Ages 6 and Up
2-4 Players
Game Time is about 20 minutes

Enter the wacky world of WuzzIts and watch to see what they morph into next! Clever choices and a sharp eye are rewarded in this fun monster match up. The WuzzIt population is divided in five families, but the mischievous WuzzIts like to combine with each other to create a confusing cast of characters. The right moves will help you match up the monsters. On each turn, players choose one of their top or bottom cards to exchange for a surprise card. Playing is easy, but victory is tricky. Round up the most WuzzIts to win!
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Filed Under: family, gaming, kids, review, toys Tagged With: Childrens Games, fun kids games, game, Game for children, Game for Kids, great kids games, kids game, WuzzIts Game

The Perfect Fall and Winter Boot

October 17, 2014 by Samantha 3 Comments

Disclosure- I received the below in order to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own and honest.

I know that no one really wants to talk about it, but the reality is : Winter Is Coming Soon. In a matter of weeks I will battle with icy cold winds taking my breath away. I will curse the snow covered streets. I will whimper in dismay as I attempt to navigate the icy walks around town.

Knowing that the season of sneezin’ is on the way, I have began to prepare myself with outdoor gear to make my life comfortable, keep my body warm, and to help me get around safely. The first item I knew I wanted to address was my winter footwear. Face it, a great pair of boots can make your life a lot easier and safer too.

Let me tell you about the Thomas Boot 200 from Hi-Tec Inspired by Life. This is the ultimate Lifestyle Winter Boot. With a durable textile upper, i-shield technology to repel water and dirt, and Thinsulate™ insulation for that winter warmth, this is the perfect apres boot for any condition. OrthoLite® sockliner provides cushioning and a durable, celated high abrasion EVA outsole absorbs impact. Stylish features. MSRP $80.00

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Filed Under: clothes and shoes, family, review Tagged With: boots, fall, shoes, winter

Win a Super Blanky

October 16, 2014 by Danielle 50 Comments

Disclosure: The Super Blanky mentioned below was provided for me in order to facilitate my review. All opinions are my own and honest. I am disclosing this in accordance to FTC Guidelines. Please see “Disclose” tab for more information.

Who doesn’t love playing dress up? Who doesn’t love to be comfy in a good blanket? Let me tell you that these are 2 things that are very important to the little girls in my live. Luckily the Super Blanky is the perfect blanket for my girls.

About Super Blanky:

The Super Blanky is created with an incredibly unique patent pending design that turns a blanket into a wearable superhero cape without the restriction of a neckband. The sleeves allow the wearer to play superhero or cozy up with the blanket wrapped safely around their shoulders. It’s like cuddling in a giant comfy cape.

How do you wear a Super Blanky?

Simply slip your arms through our patented “sleeves” so Super Blanky stays put.The perfect safe alternative to a neck strap with no fasteners, and nothing that will come loose. The one of a kind design is ideal for cozying up to read your favorite comic and stays perfectly in place while flying off to fight villains.

NHTSA Child Safety Tips- Keep those Kiddos Safe!

September 16, 2014 by Samantha Leave a Comment

Filed Under: family, kids Tagged With: safety

Commit to Eating at the Kitchen Table as a Family

August 31, 2014 by Samantha 2 Comments

If your home is like many, there is a constant flow of activity from morning till night. On top of work schedules, you have soccer practice, dance classes, play dates, and countless other things to juggle on any given day. So, it is easy to fall in the habit of letting everyone eat wherever they please. That may mean at the table while also doing homework, in front of the TV, or even in a hurry at the kitchen counter. Sadly, this causes you to miss out on valuable bonding time where everyone can connect and catch up. You don’t have to eat together every night, but pick at least one evening a week where everyone will gather together, with no excuses.

OK, this is not the kitchen table. I oddly don’t have photos of that! LOL

Benefits

Keep Lines of Communication Open – As children age, it can be challenging to keep the lines of communication open. A child who once told you everything now has nothing but one word answers to your questions. Sometimes, you might only get a head nod. It is also common for couples to drift apart, which can cause problems in their relationship. Your weekly dinner gives everyone a chance to share events of the week.

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Filed Under: family, lifestyle

Legoland Discovery Center

August 30, 2014 by Samantha 5 Comments

Lego’s are fun for kids of all ages, and the Legoland Discovery Center in NY is a great place to spend the day for Lego lovers of all ages.

The adventure begins with learning how Lego bricks are made. Where you learn all about the process and the history of the little plastic bricks. After an interesting introductions its time to ride some rides and visit some attractions. The first ride is a sit down guided shooting ride where you save the castle by defeating tons of baddies.

Up next is the main even a huge jungle gym/ball pit where kids can climb, jump, and play for hours on end. Kids are only allowed in when their guardian is present and are only allowed out when said guardian comes back. The precaution is appropriate and an easy step to assure safety. There are also a bunch of other attractions to check out, like the racing course where you build your own kart to race against everyone else. There is also a magic broom ride where you ride around one a broom which is fun for kids and adults. There is also a 4D movie you can check out. Also you can build a tower and try to survive an Earth quake courtesy of a shifting plate to build on.