SO, are you ready for that ZipBin Contest? Hooray! Neat-Oh makes the most awesome products.
Do you remember my ZipBin review? (Check it out HERE– It is one of our all-time favorites!)
Now that [Read more…]

Who loves Dot to Dot? My husband loves Dot to Dot, so much that I am tempted to turn this review over to him, haha. He loves all those puzzely things, like sudoku, cross words, etc. He had a blast with the kids doing these World’s Greatest Dot to Dot pages from Monkeying Around!

These Award Winning Dot to Dot books are great for kids (and the kid at heart!) and are a great mind-exercise. Super detailed, super exciting, super challenging, these books are fun (and a great activity for a rainy day!) My husband claims it is relaxing, because all you have to do is count, LOL- yet it’s also exciting, because you don’t know what it’s going to be. For kids, it is a good counting concentration exercise.

These are a bit advanced for young kids, but older kids and fun-loving adults will enjoy them.

Monkeying Around
Since 2000 Monkeying Around has been dedicated to offering innovative dot-to-dot products that will delight and entertain children and adults of all ages. We are pleased to offer “The Greatest Dot-to-Dot Books in the World” (Books 1, 2, 3 & 4), a challenging collection of unique dot-to-dot surprises and variations. We are also pleased to offer “The Greatest Newspaper Dot-to-Dot Puzzles” (Vols. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6), pocket / travel sized collections of weekly syndicated puzzles published in the pages of USA newspapers. In 2007 the first of the “Greatest Dot-to-Dot Super Challenge” (5, 6, 7 & 8) Books was introduced with Book 5 and now Book 8 in 2010.

Awards
Our fun-packed books have been awarded the National Parenting Center Seal of Approval 2003, Informal Education Products Product of the Year 2003 – 2004, Dr. Toy Best Classic Toys Winner 2004, Creative Child Magazine Preferred Choice Award 2004, Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Seal 2006, Major Fun Award 2007, Creative Child Magazine Book of the Year Award 2007, Creative Child Magazine Book of the Year Award 2009, 2009 [Read more…]

Sweet Pea the Bumble Bee– a cute dog, in a cute book! This adorable pup is photographed in an array of backgrounds and (hehe) career options, which my kids found delightful. Little Man kept dragging it around and telling me “what a great dog” Sweet Pea is.
Sweet Pea just makes you feel happy. You can’t help but say “awww!” Kids and adults alike will smile at the “cutie pictures” (according to Little), and make even the grumpiest of grumps giggle.

“What do you want to BeeCome? is a “Tail” starring Sweet Pea the Bumble Bee. Each page has a wonderful career along side an original photograph with Sweet pea dreaming about what she will become. With creative costumes the reader’s mind is inspired to dream big! No matter what you are, you often wonder what you will become. This book reminds us to use our God-Give Talents while dreaming big!”

A wife/husband team, along with her college friend, created this adorable book, and two others all about Sweet Pea! When they noticed how their little pup brightened people’s day, they decided to make a fun book featuring their favorite actress and model 🙂
There is also a website (The Bee Shop) that carries both children’s and dog clothing.

Would you like to win a copy of Sweet Pea?
Here is how to enter!

PupLight- a great way to stay safe!
OK, so, you know we are doing a little bloggy event here for January- New Year, New YOU! I thought we would start out nice and easy! Walking is a great way to loose weight, and while you are at it, why not bring along man’s (and mom’s!) best friend?
The PupLight is great for early morning and night walks. It eliminates the need to carry a flashlight while you walk your pooch, and keeps you both safe.

It takes 3 AAA batteries, which were easy to put in. PupLight comes in lots of sizes, and was made with longg hair breeds and dogs in mind. There are some products out there that just get covered up by our longer-haired pals, and Pup Light wants to keep ALL our poochies safe!

“A must have for anyone who walks their dog, Puplight Lighted Dog Collar provides safety when walking at night. No more need to carry a flashlight as the Puplight provides enough for you and your dog. The Puplight provides up to 200 feet forward and 70 feet to the side. It provides safety while camping or just playing in the backyard. Use it yourself while walking, jogging, biking, boating or camping. It’s the perfect addition to your pet’s nightlife. Features: -Puplight – Silver lighted dog collar. -One size fits all . -Band extension can be removed for small or toy breeds . -3 Ultra white Led’s . -2” x 2” Collar clip position . -Water resistant and durable . -Rim keeps light out of dogs eyes . -Casing is small, lightweight – only 2.5 oz . -Easy to replace AAA batteries . -Puplight rotates 180 degrees . -Remains bright after 24 hours of use . Protects In 8 Ways: -Keeps pets safe from automobiles . -Allows you to see potential hazards . -Locate your dog when he is off leash . -Locate lost dogs . -Light on walks to avoid injuries . -Detours unfriendly dogs . -Frightens away wild animals . -Added visibility increases your safety as well as your dog’s .”

My husband was loving it when he put it on our Foo Dog- we have a hard time when we don’t “fit” the dog sometimes, because he has such a giant head, LOL. According to the husband, who is in my ear right now- “This thing is awesome! It will fit on any dog! Big head or small head, I even think I can get it on the guinea pig!” (Yes, I did tell him he is not allowed to try that out, but he really does want to.) It came with an extension band- good idea!
He’s like a poet, isn’t he? Don’t be jealous ladies, he’s all mine, LOL
My dog kind of freaked out- he had no idea why he was glowing. It was a really bright light, though!
I’m impressed. I didn’t think it would be so bright.

WELCOME TO THE HOME OF PUPLIGHT PupLight was named “Best Lighted Dog Product” by the Whole Dog Journal, January 2008.
PupLight was named most “Innovative New Product of 2006” by HGTV and the AC News Gadget Guru. [Read more…]

Hi there, Bloggy Buddies!
So. How much laundry do you do a week? (Or a day? LOL)
OK, a lot? If you are like me, you go through a LOT of laundry supplies, and have your favorites. Ans this is one area that I’m an expensive date- I don’t like junky laundry detergent. Gross smell, bothers Little Man’s skin, the clothes don’t wash as cleanly….But guess what? I’m one of the new Purex Insiders. Hooray for sippy spills!
Just kidding!
But as one of many domestic divas (can [Read more…]

What is more relaxing then a spa treatment? How nice would it be to have one? If you are like me, that is just not in the cards very often, if at all. Well, if the momma can’t go to the spa, the spa must go to the momma! Enter, AcquaEssentials.com! Makers of all things ahhhh…….
AcquaEssentials.com brings unique and amazing beauty and skin care products from the most distinctive spas in Europe and Latin America exclusively online. The Caviahue, Mondariz, and Excel Biocosmetics lines of skin care products helps skin feel smoother, softer, and younger. The end result is healthier skin that feels rejuvenated and is beautiful to the touch.
I got to review a product from the Caviahue line. These products are based with the renowned thermal water from Caviahue, a pristine spa located in the heart of the Andes Mountain Range in Patagonia. I reviewed the Thermal Mud. (How fun is that? I got to have a Mud Mask, how very I Love Lucy!)
NO, I am not posting pictures, LOL.
You will just have to imagine the beauty that was me!
(Hehehe.)
It felt really nice. My skin was so soft, and so smooth. And I felt special, getting to have a spa treatment, and taking a few minutes for me! I waited until the kids were in bed, took a shower, put on the mask, and layed in bed and read a book for awhile. Yeah yeah, look at me!

• Helps diminish the signs of aging
• Deeply cleans and purifies
• Unclogs pores and allows your skin to breathe
• Provides the balanced blend of minerals from Caviahue thermal water and Caviahue volcanic clay
• Leaves the skin smoother, softer and absolutely beautiful