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Portable North Pole

December 2, 2013 by Samantha 12 Comments

Disclosure: I am a Portable North Pole Christmas Magic Ambassador. I received compensation and complementary Portable North Pole products in exchange for this post. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Christmas time is upon us, and this time of year is not only stressful for parents but also for kids. The all seeing big guy in a red and white suit is especially watchful right now, so best behavior is mandatory! But what if this best behavior isn’t working out? Instead of an upswing, is there a quick down swing in attitude and attentiveness?

Why not reaffirm the good behavior with a Santa phone call and video? It’s cute and fun.

Check out Portable North Pole for some quality personalized items for Christmas, including their wonderful Premium Video. The video features Santa and his elves as they go through your child’s year and gives them a naughty or nice recommendation as well as some personal details about what they have tried hard on this year and their achievements of the last 12 months. Little Man really loved the recap of the year and the personalized pictures included in the video. His favorite part was when Santa saw his artwork and complemented him on it. The Little Guy had a smile bigger then the sun. The video is downloadable or stream-able, so even when the internet goes down the video can still be seen. I would definitely suggest saving it, no one likes a choppy Santa. I personally love how they ask for a proper pronunciation of your child’s name. With the number of unique names around currently, it is nice to see this special touch.
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Filed Under: holidays, home, review Tagged With: holiday gift guide, holiday gift guide 2013, holidays, Portable North Pole, santa

Shabby Apple Dress Review

November 28, 2013 by Samantha 6 Comments

Disclosure- I received a free dress from Shabby Apple for my honest review. All opinions are my own and honest.

I don’t get dressed up as often as I used to, considering I work from home, and grad school is not a dress up occasion. As a teacher, I used to dress nicely every day for work. Now I wear a whole lot of track pants and tee shirts. I do still like to dress up now and again, on the occasions where we get to go out for a fun night or when we travel. I love vintage clothing -the fun fits, classic lines, and longer lengths just speak to me. I just feel pretty when I wear something classic. Shabby Apple is a clothing company that specializes in vintage style, modern woman’s clothing. I recently received the Truman dress, which is a fun take on the “little black dress” every woman needs to own.
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Filed Under: clothes and shoes, fashion, review Tagged With: cute dresses, shabby apple, Shabby Apple Dress Review, vintage clothing, vintage dresses, womens dresses

Hot Holiday Toys

November 27, 2013 by Samantha 4 Comments

Disclosure: The below was provided to me to help 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 Christmas right around the corner, most of us are looking for the most fun toys to get for that special child in our life. Here are a few of our current favorites, and what your child would love to find under the tree this year.

Big Hugs Elmo- this guy might be “The” hot toy of the year. If you have a little one, Big Hugs Elmo is sure to please. He is large (about the size of a one year old) and a whole lot of playful fun. Elmo loves getting and giving hugs, and will often ask for a bigger or tighter squeeze from your little cuddle bug. Elmo also asks to play ponies, jump like froggies, (and will comment along with appropriate noises) and dance, sing, nap, and more. He raises his arms up and down, hugs back, and sings bedtime songs and snores when laid on his back. You can find Big Hugs Elmo at http://www.toysrus.com or in physical stores near you for about $50- and if you want this toy, I think it will go fast, so get yours early.

If you are in the mood for Elmo, also take a look at Playskool Sesame Street Lullaby & Good Night Elmo by Hasbro. This little guy is ready for bed, in his Dorothy the goldfish pajamas, and all set to comfort your peanut as he or she drifts off into dreamland. Kids can snuggle up with Elmo and press Elmo’s tummy to hear a lullaby or one of a few bedtime phrases. Take note that there is no “off” button, so the button may be pressed accidentally if your child is a restless sleeper. Available at stores like Koh’ls or at http://www.hasbro.com for roughly $15.
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Filed Under: kids, review, toys Tagged With: big hugs elmo, elmo toy, Furby, furby boom, holiday gift guide, holiday gift guide 2013, hot holiday toys, kids apps, kids tablet, new elmo

Pinypon Snow Ski Lodge and Car

November 25, 2013 by Danielle 1 Comment

Disclosure: The Snow Ski Lodge and the Snow Adventure Car & Tow were provided to me to help 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 Christmas just around the corner, I am always on the lookout for new great products for my kids. Pinypon definitely did not disappoint this year.

About Pinypon Products:

Pinypon products stand out for all the other products out there like them because they have many mix and match possibilites. With these toys, you can swap their heads, mid-sections, or feet. You can go from a mermaid to an ice skater and even more.

Pinypon Snow Ski Lodge:We all know that this time of year is all about the snow. You can ice skate, ski, ride a snow mobile, and build a snowman and get warm in the Lodge. There are many accessories available with this product, as well as the other Pinypon products. Just inside the Ski Lodge alone are 50 accessories for great imaginative play. You get to decorate the snowman, dress your kids. This imaginative playset includes 3 Pinypon friends that are dressed up in their winter gear, 1 pet, and winter sporting equipement from skis, skates, and snow mobile to sled and snowboard. There is even a real skating rink included.

Eddie Bauer Boys Winter Coat

November 25, 2013 by Samantha 6 Comments

Cold weather is officially upon us and it is time to break out the winter gear such as boots, heavy socks, gloves and warm coats. This year I will have one less worry about keeping my son bundled up and toasty as he has a fantastic parka that is wind and waterproof and is fully seam sealed for exceptional winter weather protection. The Eddie Bauer Boys’ WeatherEdge® Superior Down Parka is made with 550 fill Premium European Goose Down, it features a detachable hood and faux fur ruff and WeatherEdge ® technology to keep him as snug and warm as possible, no matter what the weather is like.

The Boys’ WeatherEdge® Superior Down Parka has 5 exterior pockets and 4 internal pockets to offer my son plenty of room to transport all of his gear like gloves, a hat, a scarf, small toys and even an MP3 player. The parka is well made and durable It is an ideal length, reaching the thigh area for optimal warmth without being bulky.

Vicks Humidifier

November 25, 2013 by Samantha 4 Comments

The temperature is dropping and with school now well into the swing of things that means one thing, colds and the flu are on the way. Sniffles and headaches are bound to happen, if not count yourself incredibly lucky. In our house when a cold or flu hits, it goes round and round until everyone has had it, sometimes more then once unfortunately. To help remedy the situation as with most, preparation is key.

To prep for flu season we are taking a look at the Vicks Filter Free Cool Mist Humidifier. The humidifier is hold 1.2 gallons of water and can run for 30 hours per filling. The mist that comes out is cool to the touch so it is perfect for a bedroom over night. One of the other nifty features is the scent pad. The scent pad lets you add a smell to the mist which comes out. There is also a way to control the intensity of the scent. There are slots for 2 pads, so on those extra stuffy nights, two can be used at the same time. But the option is always there to use one or no pads as well. The pads are especially good for congestion. Instead of a long night of coughing and nose blowing, with the help of these pads a more restful sleep is at hand. The mist itself is controlled by knob which lets you control how much mist comes out as well. The mist will stop when the water is empty, but I would not suggest letting that happen- and with the ability of the humidifier to run for 30 hours, running it overnight won’t be a problem.
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Filed Under: health, home, review Tagged With: cold and flu, health, vicks humidifier

Cardstore Makes Holiday Cards Easy

November 25, 2013 by Samantha 3 Comments

Disclosure- I participated in an Ambassador Program on behalf of Mom Central Consulting (#MC) for Cardstore. I received complimentary cards and a promotional item as a thank you for participating.

With Thanksgiving banging on the front door and the big winter holidays right behind it, the holiday season is in full swing and which ever of the big religions you believe in. There is no escaping a few important details, like sending holiday cards and making giant dinners. If you are like many people, you holiday cards are hard to remember to send- on time, anyway. Taking the photos, printing them, sending them out- and actually mailing them. That last one can be a doozie.

The easiest part to muck up? Well that’s easy- not sending a greeting card to Aunt Petunia in Boca Raton. This one little mistake will lead to at least one night of regret and remorse and at least one person having their heart crushed for no other reason then an accidental skipped entry in the address book, not to mention your grandma calling to yell at you and guilt you for forgetting your precious aunt. Not that I’ve ever done anything like this, of course. But, to the rescue, is Card Store who now make it incredibly easy to remember all those on your holiday greeting card list including Aunts and Uncles all around the planet- even if you see or talk to them every never and don’t really understand why you need to send them cards. LOL.
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Filed Under: holidays, review Tagged With: cardstore, christmas cards, holiday cards, mails cards automatically

Zazoo Kids-The Ultimate Kids’Clock

November 24, 2013 by Danielle Leave a Comment

Disclosure: The below mentioned Zazzo Kids Clock was provided to me to help 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.

Anyone that has a child knows that bedtime can easily be the most dreaded part of the day. It takes a lot of skill, tricks, and even more to be able to find the magic touch to get your child to sleep in their bed, and to stay in there until you want them to get up. With Zazoo Kids Photo Clock you can be assured that the ‘Magic Touch’ is just around the corner.

About Zazoo Kids:

Zazoo Kids is located in Chicago, Illinois. The founder of the company is a mother of three young children. She developed this concept several years ago when searching to purchase a product like the Zazoo photo clock. She personally had three “bad” sleepers, and decided to move forward with the concept of showing the kids the time before the kids an actually read a clock.

Zazoo Kids is very welcome to input from parents, children, customers, buyers and potential affiliates.

Currently Zazoo Kids has a patent pending.

Zazoo Kids Photo Clock Features:

The Zazoo Photo Clock is the answer for the early riser. This is great for young children that wake up too early or try to not stay in their bed all night long. This clock has many multimedia features that will help it to grow with your child.