Win BOO, the World’s Cutest Dog, from @GottaGettaGUND

May 10, 2012 by 29 Comments

How cute is this doggie? My son is Mr. Puppy Lover, animals in general, but he is all about dogs. Boo is just the cutest, and Little Man loves him! “Boo” was supposed to me for me- but he was pup-snatched….bratty kids! LOL.

Every mom and every kid you know is going to want a “Boo” of their very own. It’s going to be hard not to get one for yourself, so I suggest just giving in to the urge and picking one up. He’s not expensive- and really, how are you supposed to resist? You are only human….


I first saw this cutie (the dog, not the kid!) at Toy Fair this year. How cute is that! “Boo” totally stood out- and since “Boo” the real dog already has millions of fans, I’m sure it won’t be long before [Read more…]

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Cowboy Playground Putumayo Kids CD

May 8, 2012 by 8 Comments

Everybody loves a good cowboy story. The hero comes riding in on a big horse, saving the town from the bad guys- leaving only a respectful tip of the hat and a nod of his head.With this simple act, the cowboy will always be a staple of children growing up in America, not only in the west but from coast to coast.

There is a new Putumayo Kids CD, “Cowboy Playground”, which feeds into this cowboy mentality for kids of all ages. The disc includes both new songs like Saddle Bum and favorites such as Whoopee [Read more…]

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Dougie in Disguise- Cute Kids Movie

May 7, 2012 by 10 Comments

Ready to throw your imagination into high gear and use some stickers? YAY stickers!! LOL

Dougie is a little boy, who like most little kids love to play with stickers. Instead of simply putting them on a wall, a window or even- that slim chance- a sheet of paper, Dougie puts his stickers to work. Dougie uses the stickers and imagination and changes his disguises- but you will have to watch and see how. In doing so, and with the viewers’ help, he solves problems and continues on his journey. [Read more…]

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Lenox Iris Vase Review and Giveaway

May 4, 2012 by 72 Comments

Still looking for a pretty gift for Mother’s Day?

This beautiful Lenox vase is shaped like a flower with an iris on it, its called the Iris Vase.It is elegant and perfectly made, as all Lenox items are.
This particular vase is sculpted and hand painted, fluted fine China. It would look perfect on a mantle top, with an floral arrangement peeking out of it. This would also. of course, make a good gift for mother’s day. I know my mom would love it- but I think my grandmother would like it even more.


It also has a bit of weight to it which is nice. Doesn’t feel like its made [Read more…]

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Win a Mamma Mia Gift Box from Nudo (All Sorts Of Italian Goodies!)

May 4, 2012 by 76 Comments
This is a super-fun gift pack that any mom will like. I may be a bit biased, being an Italian girl, but this fun and unusual gift set still says “Mother’s Day” with the typical chocolates and fun, scented soaps- just with the amazing addition of olive oil! With all the fantastic properties of olive oil, your mom (or you) will flip for this. I know I would love it. Plus, it’s really pretty. And it’s Italian! Yay! 🙂


This Mother’s Day, tell Mama grazie with the new Mamma Mia Gift Box from Nudo (www.nudo–italia.com), the company best known for their Adopt-An-Olive Tree program. The beautifully-designed gift set, filled with a combination of savory, sweet, and soothing Nudo products, is the perfect way to show Mom you care.

Any mother would be thrilled to receive these special items, which are all handmade in Le Marche, Italy. They support the local Italian economy, small-scale production, and use eco-friendly packaging. Mom will know exactly where her olive oil came from, and she’ll practically be on a first-name basis with Michele and Ivan who handcrafted the chocolates, as well as Luigi and Lucia who made the soap. Show the love with a truly handmade gift that she’ll love almost as much as those macaroni necklaces you gave her as a kid.

Nudo’s Mamma Mia Gift Box ($38.00) includes:

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Indri Campus Laptop Backpack

May 3, 2012 by 12 Comments

In order to thrive in the world, one must change and improve. This is true of an individuals life as well as a company’s ‘life’. GreenSmart did just this. They started out as Shoreline, manufacturing bags and backpacks from polyester, neoprene and nylon. However- as materials progressed, so did Shoreline. They turned into GreenSmart, now a bag and backpack manufacturer who use only eco-friendly materials such as recycled plastics. They also use socially responsible labor practices. All this and fab bags, what a great idea!

Today we are taking a look at the Indri Campus Laptop Backpack. This bag in named after the Indri lemur (who has the characteristics of a teddy bear with large green eyes [Read more…]

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For My Children- An Adorable Mother’s Day Review

April 30, 2012 by 8 Comments

Mothers Day is upon us all. Mothers Days are full of fun and honoring of Mom- we hope, anyway! I just got the pleasure of checking out this adorable book- great for new moms just starting their journey, or to give your mom or grandma to preserve her thoughts and memories of motherhood. Take a look at For My Children A Mother’s Journal of Memories, Wishes and Wisdom.

This book is a sort of memory journal where the mom of choice can relive some good memories and share her thoughts on motherhood. It’s nice to share these with your little ones, or anyone who can now read, LOL. [Read more…]

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Phineas and Ferb: The Best Live Show Ever

April 30, 2012 by 8 Comments

Disney’s new Phineas and Ferb, The Best Live Show Ever was a fun, lively experience for the entire audience. The ages in the audience ranged from the very small to tweens (and of course their parents), and focused on the brothers’ adventures with friends trying to experience every drop of summer. On the last day of summer vacation, Phineas and Ferb find themselves in front of a live audience, and slide down from the TV screen (where you can watch them daily) onto the stage.
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