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The first kids shoe that is Four Shoes in One with patented Reversa Strap technology
BAILEY BERRY BB STARS kids shoes are really cute, lightweight (almost no weight, haha) summer shoes for kids ages 1-8 (average). Since we have gotten these in pretty cold weather, we have yet to test them other then to say that they fit. They are cute, and the straps can either go over the heel or on top of the shoe. That is all I can say for a few weeks- then we will go to FL and I can update this for you! In the meantime, here is some information about the company and the shoes, that sounds pretty good to me. I am looking forward to Little Man trying them out.
BAILEY BERRY BB STARS are the latest in kids’ shoes providing both functional design and fun for children. BB STARS are designed to be lightweight and protective. Each pair of shoes has our patented Reversa Strap technology with four different strap designs that kids can mix & match. BB STARS are currently available at select retailers and online at www.baileyberry.com.
Emily Bailey Berry, BAILEY BERRY Founder & CEO, says, “I created BAILEY BERRY BB STARS out of frustration of finding safe, functional shoes for my children that were also stylish and fun to wear. I wanted something innovative yet practical. I focused on creating a sleek shape and utilized high tech design and manufacturing capabilities to offer an array of patented reversible strap designs. Highly engineered with four different strap designs for every pair, kids have [Read more…]
This is a co-review by Samantha and Danielle. Danielle reviewed the Disney doll, and Samantha reviewed the toys she saw at Tollytot’s Playdate in the city, which some of you may remember from previous posts. Thank you, and please feel free to enter this fantastic giveaway 🙂
With an 8 month old and a 2 year old, I definitely need some tools under my sleeve to help them put themselves to sleep. Luckily, both of my girls are pretty good at putting themselves to sleep! Ava has just recently learned this skill, and I can definitely say that My first Disney Princess Lights & Lullaby Bedtime Baby Aurora has made Ava’s job much easier.
About Lights & Lullaby Bedtime Baby Aurora
Naptime is a dream with this Lights and Lullaby Bedtime Baby Aurora doll. Made for hugging, this charming 12-inch doll has a soft, snuggly body that will soothe and comfort your little sleepyhead with a gently glowing light and magical music. Choose normal mode for lights and music or night-light mode for a soft light that automatically turns off after three minutes.
Normal Mode: You push the tummy once to activate lights, again to activate music, again to turn lights and music off. The doll will automatically enter sleep mode once music has looped four times.
Night Light Mode: Push the doll’s tummy to activate soft light, (the light will not change colors in night light mode). The light will remain on for 5 minutes, then light will turn off and doll will enter sleep mode. If you want to turn light off sooner, press doll’s tummy once.
My Thoughts:
This is definitely the go to doll for your younger children. Both of my daughters were huge fans of it, but I did intend for this doll to be more for the baby than for my older daughter.
Ava & Ella both greatly enjoy playing with baby. Ella is always playing with a baby, so Ava is very happy to have her own baby to play with. She also has quickly become attached the baby and likes to drag her along wherever we might be going.
I love how we can pick and choose which mode we want. We use one mode at nap time and one mode at bedtime to help her to better know which time it really is.
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Since you always stress how important education is to your kids, when they have to face a major exam you’ve got to step in and lend a hand. Sure, you always hope that your child would just become so enamored with the learning process that tests great or small would be a breeze and a pleasure. But the reality is probably not far off from your own exam experiences if you take the time to remember back. That means no matter how prepared they are they probably don’t feel it, and stress is the word of the day. Helping them navigate through the process is something you can contribute even if you can’t remember algebra, chemistry or the principals of engineering to save your life. Here are a few simple ways you can help your kids prepare for their exams that should be painless for all of you.
First of all, make sure they’ve got the groundwork in place for success. That really starts with a proper night of sleep. If you’ve ever pulled an all-nighter for an exam, you know that you barely retain any of the information through the class itself, let alone for a month or a year after. While your kid probably doesn’t care whether he retains one single math problem or grammatical law after he walks out of the test, you’ve got his bigger [Read more…]
When you think of Christmas, I’m pretty sure the last thing you think of is a pile of wholesome vegetables. And that is the way it should be honest, but I ask you for a short time to think of vegetables at this time of year, especially those delivering a message. The Veggietales have released a “Veggie Christmas Marathon” in the form of six holiday movies and one CD packed with 25 songs. This collection is Veggietales’ “The Ultimate Christmas Collection”. This collection is full of fun from the “It’s a Wonderful Life” inspired tale, “It’s a Meaningful Life” to the A Christmas Carol inspired “The Star of Christmas”.
At this time of year, it is important to remember the reason for the season. I do think it is important to keep family values year round, and be mindful [Read more…]
Hexbugs Warriors
HexBugs have been swarming toy stores everywhere since 2007. These bugs have grown more complex with every iteration, and with this increase in complexity, the bugs have gotten realistic to the point that the larva series actually make some people turn away and squirm upon powering on. The larva move a lot like a maggot would, even turning away from you when you get close to it. Very cool and some absolutely ingenious designing and programming.
The HexBug line has taken a more battle oriented turn with their most recent Warriors line. These new bots start out as a HexBug Nano, then gives them a ‘few’ weapons, and [Read more…]
Growing pains. We don’t call them that for nothing because the reality is that even when changes happen that are for our greater good, it still means having to adjust from one way of life to something else. Even for us as adults, that can sometimes be challenging.
So, just imagine how much more difficult it can be for our kids when it comes to making a decision such as relocating. Yet, there are things that you can do to bring about an easier transition and a more peaceful sense of calm for your children. Here’s how:
Have a conversation with them. By this, we don’t mean taking on the approach of “We’re moving…because I said so!” No, what we are saying is that it’s a good idea to take your kids out to someplace special or to cook them their favorite meal (so that they’ll feel more at ease) and then share with them, on a level that they can understand, the changes that are to come and why you think it’s a good idea. Even for them.
Be open to hearing what they have to say. If they are old enough to where they were used to a certain routine, there’s a huge possibility that they are not going to be thrilled about the move, at least initially. And honestly, that’s OK. Don’t take it personally if they cry or show emotions that reflect anger or confusion. Allow them their space to (respectfully) express themselves. Grieving change is a part of life and of growing up.
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