Shopping for Kids at Kohl’s

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When I shop for my son, I prefer to shop in person for his shoes.  I do about 50/50 shopping for him online and in stores, depending on where the sales are and where I can find what he needs.  One of my favorite places to shop is Kohl’s, which is good for both online and in store shopping.

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Kids Sneakers

My son just had a growth spurt- of course, right after we had gone back to school shopping.  I kid you not.  So, we headed off to our local Kohl’s for some shopping.  He really needed new sneakers, so that was the first stop.There were tons to choose from, lots of styles, colors, and options.  He wanted to go with velcro, but I want him to learn to tie his shoes, so we found some with laces instead.
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Adorable Fall Barrett Boots from Bumbums and Baubles

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With fall just starting, what little girl doesn’t need a pair of absolutely adorable fall boots? I can tell you that I was so excited to see the Barrett Boots in Wizard from BumBums & Baubles. They are adorable boots that definitely will help your daughter bring in the season with lots of comfort and style.

About BumBums & Baubles: 

Bumbums and Baubles is a San Diego based footwear and accessories company that was started by moms. They are devoted to creating high-quality leather footwear with fun accessories that girls love!

They started out with a simple concept. They make the classic styled shoe with the option to personalize it with interchangeable shoe attachments (Baubles). The Baubles can be attached to two places on the BumBums Boots and MaryJanes. There are actually four options to attach baubles on each pair of shoes!

Not only is the concept of these shoes simple, but it is easy and fun too! BumBums girls can now change their look at a moment’s notice. Instead of a new pair of shoes, all your daughter needs is some fresh baubles to help change up her look!

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I’d Know You Anywhere, My Love (new kid’s book)

Children love to dream. Their imaginations can take them on wild adventures; transporting them to far-off places and allowing them to envision grand scenes.  But, ultimately, no matter where their dreams lead them, their parents are there every step of the way. In I’d Know You Anywhere, My Love, best-selling author Nancy Tillman underscores parents’ steadfast devotion, while celebrating the dreamers.

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Inspired by her own children who often pretended to be different animals, I’d Know You Anywhere, My Love is written from the point of view of a mother whose child becomes a bear cub, a rhino, a ringtail raccoon, among other animals.  Filled with affirmation, I’d Know You Anywhere, My Love teaches children to dream big and remain confident that, whatever they aspire to be, they will be recognized and loved.

Getting Kids To Sleep

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FireFly Timer Toothbrush and Foam Toothpaste

Having a hard time getting the kids to brush properly?  Try these new toothpastes and toothbrushes that are available with their favorite characters on them, like Barbie, Angry Birds, and Spiderman.  They are bright, colorful, and (literally) flashy- all things that will attract your little sugar bug and get them in the brushing mood.

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New FireFly Fluoride Foam Toothpaste isn’t a traditional paste or gel.   It has a foamy texture that you squirt it right in your mouth!  No more countertop spills or clogged tubes.  It’s fun to use and has a kid and teen-friendly bubble gum flavor.  Unlike regular toothpaste, it’s immediate foaming action flushes out food debris from those hard-to-reach places.  It is also recommended for braces wearers who tend to brush too hard and risk breaking wires.  Available in a choice of characters including:  Angry Birds, Barbie, Spiderman or traditional FireFly.  SRP $2.99 at Walgreens, Target, Amazon.comDrugstore.com and other fine mass market retailers.
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Toys From the Silver Screen

With all the new movies targeted at kids, there are bound to be a slew of fun toys associated with them.  Here are a few toys right out of the movies that your kids will love to play with.

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From Spinmaster, comes the Sulley Monster Mask allows kids to move Sulley’s face as they move their own.  The eyebrows move up and down, and mouth opens and closes as the child moves his or her mouth.  This plush mask is cute, not scary, and has a t-strap in the back to keep it on the child’s head.  Your child will love “scaring” mom and dad and that Sully will move just like they do.  ($25)

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The Roll-A-Scare Race Playset lets kids and parents play with the Roll-A-Scare Monsters Assortment (comes with a Mike and Sully, extra monsters are $7) and track to see who is the fastest. Similar to the popular craze Zoobles a few years ago, these monsters pop up when they hit the magnetized racetrack bottom. The monsters race down the track that you build together, or older kids can do it themselves, and then pop open as they pass through the finish line.  There are a total of 12 monsters you can collect to mix, match, and race with this playset. ($20 for Race Playset)

mike and sully toys

My Scare Pal Plush Mike and Sully will be your child’s new best buddies, fun for toting around the house and acting out favorite scenes from the movie.  If you pull My Scare Pal Mike’s long arms and legs, he will say one of 10 quotes.  He’s funny, too, encouraging your child to help him grow and to watch his eye, since he only has one.  He is easy to clean, and has 2 AA batteries and instruction manual  included. Sully is plush and soft, and has 15 sayings and growls that will send the kids into fits of giggles to power monster city with.  Kids can  shake My Scare Pal Sulley into Tickle Mode, Scare Mode, or Sleep Time mode by literally jiggling him.  His 2 AA batteries and instruction manual are included.  ($20-$30)
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Brazilian Spa Clay Wax from Nair

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Everyone loves to pamper themselves a little bit now and then. I think that everyone should try out the Nair Brazilian Spa Clay line of luxurious hair removal treatments, that are each inspired by secrets of the Brazilian Spa.

About Nair:

Shaving truly slices off the ends of your hair. It can leave a shape edge behind. After the rough cut edges emerge from your skin, you can feel the stubbly feeling as you run your hands over your skin.

Using Nair Lotions is great, because they don’t cut hair, they dissolve the hair below the surface. They then leave behind a smooth finish.

Using Nair Waxes is great. Waxing removes hair well below, at root level. The results of waxing can last up to 8 weeks.

Waxing at home rather than at the salon can save you a great deal of money.

About Nair Brazilian Spa Clay:

The Nair Brazilian Spa Clay is infused with moisturizing mango butter, acai berry and mineral-rich clay. These will leave your skin smooth and radiantly beautiful at a fraction of the cost you would spend at the salon.

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Adult Beverages from Old World Gourmet

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Who doesn’t enjoy having a drink every now and then?  I am not a big drinker, but I do enjoy having a drink with friends here and there, as well as at celebrations. I am so happy to have found Old World Gourmet. They have a wide variety of drinks and some gourmet snacks as well.

About Old World Gourmet:

Old World Gourmet began as the dream of Deanna Sullivan in 2001. She wanted a mid life career change and a better work life balance, so she decided to find something of her own. She began with the original wine ice frozen wine mix and built Old World Gourmet to where it is today. They now have over 50 products that span from frozen wine, liquor, cake, and cracker mixes.

All of their products are hand assembled in the USA and the company is women owned and operated.

You can find their products in retailers in all 50 states, as well as online.

You can follow them on Facebook and Twitter to make sure you stay up to date on their products.

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Awesome iPad Stand: FrameShift Pro

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As you all know I have an iPad and I absolutely love it. I use it many ways on a daily basis. Not only do I use my iPad at home, but I also use it a great deal in my Elementary Classroom. Sometimes when I want to use it at a meeting, to Skype, to demonstrate or just use as I’m doing other things I am not satisfied with the cases that I have. I have found the FrameShift Pro iPad Stand, and have been entirely satisfied.

About Insanely Great Products:

Insanely Great Products makes accessories for iPhones and other mobile devices. The company is based in Menlo Park, California. It was created to design and build great products in America. Each item starts with sheets of acrylic, steel, and aluminum. They then design, cut, bend, etch, and assemble by hand each item that they sell. As the company continues to grow, they plan on expanding into other product areas.

About The FrameShift Pro iPad Stand:

This stand was designed for the home office, kitchen, and business user that uses their iPad as part of a display. The FrameShift Pro stylishly secures the iPad. It can easily fit anywhere that you need it.

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