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Little Gloriana Doll Outfits

April 12, 2014 by Danielle 1 Comment

Disclosure: The Doll outfits from Little Gloriana mentioned below were 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.

As I’ve been saying for awhile, my daughters absolutely love dolls. They truly love playing with them and taking them with them wherever they might be going. Their latest favorite thing to do with their doll is to change their clothes to match theirs or just to play with it. Their new doll outfits from Little Gloriana are a perfect addition to their doll and doll accessory collection.

About Little Gloriana:

Little Gloriana is a specialty clothing collection that offersn adorable, affordable, and trendy clothing for girls and their dolls.

The people at little gloriana believe that every child should be able to express herself through her own personal style – that’s why we strive to create multiple lines for a multiplicity of preferences and tastes. Their styles range from bright neon to dark stripes, from peace signs, from peace signs to glitter.

Win Store Credit to Next Level Designs on Etsy

April 10, 2014 by Danielle 11 Comments

Disclosure: The customized shirts from Next Level Designs on Etsy mentioned below were 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.

My girls are all about Frozen, as well as anything that says their name on it. I knew that I hit the jackpot when I found Next Level Designs on Etsy. We had a Frozen themed birthday party this year and I knew that these shirts would definitely make my girls even more excited for their parties.

About Next Level Designs:

The owner recently graduated with her associates in Fine Arts and is very happy to put her education to good use. She really enjoys art of all kinds: poetry, painting, acting, you name it.

Products:

If you head over to Next Level Designs on etsy, you can check out all the different customized products that she has to offer.

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The New The Tom and Jerry Show

April 8, 2014 by Samantha 2 Comments

There is a new Warner Bros. Animation series, The Tom and Jerry Show coming out soon!

The series will be premiering Wednesday, April 9 on Cartoon Network. Entertainment Weekly just debut a trailer for the show yesterday which you can check out here: http://family-room.ew.com/2014/03/17/tom-and-jerry-exclusive-video/

As you can see the cat and mouse grudge match between these two continues with the same brand of slapstick humor that made Tom and Jerry two of the most beloved characters in animation history. In addition to their familiar suburban house setting, each 11 minute short of the new series will expand Tom and Jerry’s never-ending game of cat-and-mouse to include more fantastic worlds, from a witches cabin to a mad scientist’s lab.

Voiced with comedic stars such as Simon Helberg (The Big Bang Theory) and Jason Alexander (Seinfeld) leading it’s talented cast, the show should be a hit with kids. Here is what Jay Bastian, the WBA creative executive had to say in an interview with me last week.

Q1- Have you always been a Tom and Jerry Fan?

Jay Bastian– Who isn’t? I always loved watching Tom and Jerry cartoons with my father, since he would laugh just as much as I did at them.

Q2- Who is your favorite, Tom, or Jerry? (And why)

Jay Bastian– This is a debate I have been in both at Cartoon Network and at Warner Bros. for years. People are entrenched on one side or the other and can speak at length about their respective stance. I guess I always root for the underdog, so I’ve always been firmly on Jerry’s side.

Q3- How is the new The Tom and Jerry Show different the the older cartoons?

Jay Bastian– Hopefully the characters, their relationship and the slapstick violence will still feel like what was established in the classic shorts. The newest thing we’ve added in this series is the reoccurring scenarios of the science lab, the witches’ house and Tom and Jerry’s detective agency. The idea was to keep them the same characters they have always been, but add in new locations and things to throw at one another.
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Filed Under: entertainment, family, interview, kids, lifestyle Tagged With: Cartoons, interview, tv

The Happy’s “Pets” Review and Giveaway

April 3, 2014 by Samantha 41 Comments

First were the Zhu Zhu Pets the cute cuddly noisy little hamsters, then came Kung Zhu a way for boys and more rough little ones to get into the little hamster craze. Fast forward to the next Cepia craze to hit the nation, The Happy’s.

The Happy’s are cute little pets which zip around, play, and sin around in circles all while getting everyone in the room to run around and giggle profusely. Happy’s come in two varieties, dogs and cats. Both of which are cure and dash around just the same.

The Happy’s work with both a play ball which they push around and jump on and a treat which they will follow around the room with. To really see The Happy’s in all their glory you should have more then one. Two or more interacting with one another and playing with your little one makes for a room of laughs and giggles even some. “No get down” lol. It is astounding to see Little Man playing with the Happy’s as if they are real pets. Running around chasing them, everything but the pooing and eating. The critters available are Mittens the cat, Sport the Goldendoodle, Bentley the Retriever, and Chance the Beagle.
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Filed Under: giveaway, kids, review, toys Tagged With: cepia, toys

Insurance – Get Covered America

March 31, 2014 by Samantha Leave a Comment

With Health Insurance in the news almost every night, why not brush up on your current events and find out what all this talk is about? First up there are a few key points, everyone should have health insurance, enrolling is fast and easy, no one can be denied.

So how does this new health insurance system work? Well first of all check out GetCoveredAmerica.org for details. In four simple steps most your questions will be answered.

Step 1) Calculate – Calculate your Cost. 90% of applicants can received financial assistance and this step helps you figure out this all important question.

Step 2) Questions – Frequently Asked Questions, and answers of course. All those wonderful questions you have sitting at the tip of your tongue and the back of your mind are answered here.
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Filed Under: family, health, home, kids Tagged With: health, insurance, money

Win FarFaria iPad App

March 30, 2014 by Danielle 1 Comment

Disclosure: The Farfaria iPad app 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.

As I’m sure that you are all well aware by now, I am all for allowing my children to play/use the iPad as long as it is only occasional and it is an educational/positiveexperience. The FarFaria iPad app has a wide variety of children books that it will read to your child, or allow your child to read.

About FarFaria:

FarFaria is an iPad app that provides the perfect story time experience. They have more than 600 amazing children’s stories – and five new ones added each week – story time has never been easier.

This app was created for children ages 2-9, FarFaria helps children develop a passion for reading and encourages families to spend quality time reading together. FarFaria’s engaging story-discovery experience encourages children to stumble into new stories they’ll love forever.

Features:

Unlimited reading from the reading library of more than 600 stories.
Interactive experience is fun for kids and easy for parents

Eco-friendly Easter Basket

March 30, 2014 by Samantha Leave a Comment

Spring is the time of year that, for many of us, we are inspired to celebrate nature. As the snow clears and the flowers begin to bloom once more, it’s a handy reminder for us all about life cycles, renewal and the importance of protecting nature—even in big cities. New York is a city that positively bursts with color in spring, whether you’re exploring the wilds of Central Park or merely lucky enough to be a resident in a complex that respects and protects green-spaces (such as The Greenwich Lane in the West Village, which features incredibly serene gardens.) Of course, this great season of re-birth coincides with Easter, and if you’re looking for an eco-friendly way of celebrating with your kids this March 31st, a thoughtful Easter basket could be the way to go. Here are five ideas of what to put in yours:

1. Eco-Friendly Books
Thoughtful publishers are now, more and more, focusing on sustainable practices when it comes to releasing their books. Since it wouldn’t be Easter without a bunny or two, we’d recommend a copy of Beatrix Potter’s Peter Rabbit. The new Snuggle Book version of the classic tale comes in a cuddle-friendly organic cotton and is perfect for toddlers, while the original version has been delighting children for over a century now and is a great way to teach kids about farming and wildlife.

2. Seeds and Gardening Equipment
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Filed Under: holidays, kids Tagged With: easter, Easter Basket, eco friendly, green, kids

Girls’ Attire from Princess Bowtique and Giveaway

March 29, 2014 by Danielle 32 Comments

Disclosure: The Pettiskirt and Headband from Princess Bowtique mentioned below were 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.

With little girls, I must admit that I am always on the look out for cute and frilly items. I love to find things that are cute for them, as well as affordable. I must admit that I have been extremely impressed with Princess Bowtique.

About Princess Bowtique:

Princess Bowtique is a small family owned business that has been open since 2008. They have been helping people dress their babies in the cutest premium headbands and outfits.

All of their headbands and Hair Bows are professionally handmade by them. They strive to bring only the best. The quality can not be beat and their prices are simply amazing.