Kidz Bop – Great Ideas for Stocking Stuffers

November 18, 2015 by Leave a Comment

Disclosure- I received the below in order to facilitate this post.  All opinions are my own and honest.  Please see “I disclose” for more information.

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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

Kidz Bop Toothbrushes

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.

 

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Kids’ Treats – Must have Book for moms

November 17, 2015 by Leave a Comment

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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!

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Kidz Bop 30 – Great CD for Kids

November 16, 2015 by Leave a Comment

Disclosure- I received the below in order to facilitate this post.  All opinions are my own and honest.  Please see “I disclose” for more information.
Kidz bop

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.

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Operation ResCUTE Book & Plush Set – Gives Back to Pets @OpResCute

November 12, 2015 by 3 Comments

Have you heard of the inspirational non-profit called Operation ResCUTE™ ($29.99), packaged for young readers as a book-and-plush set. It stars the true-life-story of Jingles, a homeless puppy in New York City that gets to live happily ever after. Youngsters discover (as they snuggle with their plush pup) that shelters are full of friendly faces. With the purchase of this boxed set, they become a ResCUTER.

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It’s no wonder Operation ResCUTE is getting two paws up from animal lovers of all ages. The illustrated book is written from the dog’s point of view, in her own voice. After reading the storybook, kids will want to share the importance of being a ResCUTER, a solution to shelter dog adoption. Packaged in a cage-like gift box, the book and plush pal opens their eyes to the many four-legged friends locked away in cages, longing for a loving home. And it really happened to Jingles.

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We have our own adopted dog, and usually a foster dog as well, so we loved this story as well as the idea of ResCUTE.  Giving a gift that is not only cute and sweet but also gives back is one we can fully support.  Kids on your list and any animal lover would appreciate this adorable gift set.

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Like many happy-ending stories, this one began tragically when NYC marketing powerhouse Laurie Brown-Nagin spotted an Animal Control Officer carrying a puppy to a pro-bono veterinarian. The animal lover and mom fell in love with Jingles, the shelter pooch that desperately needed a warm, loving home. As a marketing researcher, Brown-Nagin discovered only 30 percent of pets in homes come from shelters and rescue organizations. Worse, an estimated 2.7 million healthy pets remain in shelters each year! She started a non-profit, www.OperationRescute.com, and used her years of marketing prowess to package this inspiring boxed set for the next generation to read and feel empowered to make a difference.

During this season of giving, parents and grandparents can give a pawsitive present, with 100% of profits going directly toward helping shelter dogs get adopted. Brown-Nagin reports that profits will be used by shelters for marketing /outreach efforts for placement of dogs with families.

Operation ResCUTE Book & Plush Set • $29.99 • Ages 3+

Jingles the dog, the first in the Operation ResCUTE series, shows youngsters the value of opening their hearts and helping someone/something less fortunate. Each boxed set includes an illustrated book and huggable plush pup. Animal shelters give it two paws up! For sale at Amazon.com.

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Getting Dressed Up for the Holidays #ExpectationsExceeded

November 11, 2015 by 5 Comments

The holidays are rapidly approaching, as you can tell by so many stores already “decking their halls” and whatnot.  Lest we forget, Thanksgiving comes first!  I’ve got the perfect outfit for my little man- he looks handsome, respectable- and it’s great for church as well as Thanksgiving dinner with everyone. And, since we know kids are kids, it will even be OK to head outside afterward for some fun and games.

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We shopped at Gymboree and Gap for his outfit (which is going to fall into his regular wardrobe afterwards, as it’s easy to care for and functional), and are happy to say that his clothes are made with Nanotex®.  Never heard of it?  You’ll want to.

If you are stressing out about what to dress your kids, husband, or partner in this upcoming holiday season, or just want a nice family photo for the holiday card , don’t.  Try selecting clothing made with Nanotex®, which uses nanotechnology to transform the molecular structure of fibers, creates fabrics with remarkable performance and comfort. Nanotex is dominating the apparel fabric market with its stain, soil and odor resistance, while preserving the natural breathability, comfort, hand and durability of apparel textiles. Nanotex clothing is available at more than 100 leading brands including  Macy’s, JC Penney’s, Target, GAP, Gymboree, Land’s End, Kohl’s, Adidasm and more.

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Check out the Nanotex Holiday 2015 Pinterest board at https://www.pinterest.com/nanotex/holiday-2015/

Learn more about Nanotex at www.nanotex.com. You can also follow on social media:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Nanotex

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Nanotex  and use the hashtag #ExpectationsExceeded

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/nanotex/

These clothes are cute, comfortable, and easy to care for, long lasting- and they also look good.  Not much else a mom could ask for. Why spend a ton of money on something uncomfortable that you can’t clean or wear often?  That doesn’t make much sense.  Head to your favorite store and see what they have to offer in Nanotex® for your holiday festivities.

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Swingy- Ping Pong with your Feet

October 16, 2015 by 2 Comments

Disclosure- I received the below in order to compensate this post.  All opinions are my own and honest. Please see “I Disclose” for more information.”
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We all know that learning to Balance is very important for people at all ages. I must say that I am incredibly impressed with this awesome new game called Swingy.

About Swingy:

SWINGY is the world’s first wireless balance board for playing games on tablets and smartphones. It is redefining screen time by turning digital gaming into a beneficial physical activity. Swingy is handmade of wood and was developed for children aged 4 and up. There are also special Kickstarter designs for the young-at-heart adults who seem to enjoy playing just as much. 🙂

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My Thoughts:

This product is absolutely amazing. My girls are both enrolled in dance class, and have really been working on their balance. I feel that they are pretty good for their ages: 3 and 5. I also would say that I feel that I am pretty balanced as well as my husband so it was fun to test out our abilities together as a family. As of now my best score is only 50…I haven’t played a lot because the girls have wanted to play it so much. My oldest has a score of 32 already and the 3 year old is at 26, so they are doing exceptionally well if you ask me 🙂

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I think that this is a great product to work on balance for your kids, as well as the fact that it is lots of fun. I can’t wait to see the other games that they come out with as well. I teach and am planning on taking it to school to help a few of the kiddos in my class be encouraged to balance better!

KickStarter:

This great game is on KickstartER right now. I can’t wait for it to launch and go on sale because I know of several people that are going to love it. Head on over to KickstartER and help get the ball rolling for swingy. I promise that your family will be addicted.

There also is a special Super Early Bird price. Let me know if you are interested!  I promise that you won’t be disappointed.

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Nanotex Clothing for School Days #ExpectationsExceeded

October 15, 2015 by Leave a Comment

Everybody remembers their pictures day outfits! We plan, we try-on, we photograph. Luckily Nanotex makes shopping for clothes easier. Nanotex keeps apparel looking fresh as new, even after the wear and tear of a rambunctious kid and a tumble or two in the washer.

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Nanotex clothing is available at more than 100 leading brands including Target, GAP, Gymboree, Land’s End, Kohl’s, JC Penney’s and more. Nanotex® uses nanotechnology to transform the molecular structure of fibers, creating fabrics with remarkable performance and comfort. It offers stain, soil  and odor resistance, while preserving the natural breathability, comfort, hand and durability of apparel textiles.

We tried out Gymboree’s Play Proof line made with Nanotex – click here for the entire Play Proof line made with Nanotex from Gymboree -and especially loved their Oxford shirts and Khaki pants.

Learn more about Nanotex at www.nanotex.com. Please follow on social media for deals, updates, and more:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Nanotex

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Nanotex  use #ExpectationsExceeded

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/nanotex/

 

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Sprout® Organic baby food

October 6, 2015 by 4 Comments

Disclosure- This is a sponsored post.  All opinions are my own and honest.  For more, see “I Disclose”.

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Recently, there is a new cultural swing in food.  From fast, cheap to make and easily dispensed, to organic and more wholesome foods that have that extra nurturing touch and are better for your and yours.  It is now time to make things healthier, specifically for your little guy or gal.  This includes (or course) baby and infant food.

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We are looking at the new Sprout Organic baby/toddler foods today, which come in several varieties and quite a few flavors.  Sprout’s mission is to create delicious and nutritious foods for the entire family using the finest organic ingredients. Three guiding principles help shape all that they do: “we believe in nourishment without compromise; empowering people with transparency; and a better future through organic whole foods”.

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In regard to the food itself, each variety is naturally sweet and wholesome. Sprout recipes are made with certified organic ingredients and contain no preservatives, artificial colors, flavors or other additives. Sprout is also pleased to be able to offer a selection of recipes suitable for those with allergies and food sensitivities as well.

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Growing up, our little guy had few food sensitivities, but it is scary to think about how difficult it would be trying to keep a balanced diet for your little ones while keeping them safe from common allergens and preservatives.  Our little guy has always had such a big personality, even as a toddler.  Always babbling about something or another, even if it made no sense to the rest of us.  To keep that energy going he needed to be best nourished with real, honest, pure ingredients.  It’s not worth messing around with what you feed your child- even a kid with no allergies or health issues can only benefit form eating proper foods not filled with garbage, fillers, byproducts, and chemicals.  Those are not meant to be in anyone’s body- keep them away from your most precious love. Check out all that Sprout Organic has to offer, and see if your little one likes it.

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Sprout® Organic Baby Foods. The opinions and text are all mine.

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