Jay Franco And Sons Spider-Man Collection Review And Giveaway

September 15, 2016 by Leave a Comment

Jay Franco And Sons Spider-Man Collection Review And Giveaway

I recently got the chance to review Jay Franco & Sons Spider-Man Collection which includes a Spider-Man Pillow Buddy, Spider-Man Hooded Beach Poncho, and a Spider-Man ZippySack.  Especially if your kiddo loves spider-man. You do not want to miss out on these amazing Spider-Man goodies – so don’t forget to enter to win your very own.

Our Spider-Man Pillow Buddy goes everywhere with us – in the car, on long walks outside, and to bed every night. My son loves his pillow buddy and plays with him non-stop. I love the size, look, and the fact that the Spider-Man Pillow Buddy is very easy for children of all ages to hold onto. Plus, he is super squishable.

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The Spider-Man Hooded Beach Poncho makes bath times easy and enjoyable for those who weren’t always a fan of bathtimes. They will be now. The Spider-Man Hooded Beach Poncho is best for young kids, perhaps 5 and younger, because of the size. The Poncho is easy, soft, and fun to wear. You can not beat this bright hooded poncho that will last your children years of use whether at home or the beach.

My son loved the ZippySack. The ZippySack fit just like a fitted sheet does, and it’s fleece material was soft and warm for him all night long. It was so nice to go into his room the next morning and see his sheets still snuggly on the bed.  ZippySack stayed in place all night. The ZippySack is so easy to open and to make the bed later. If you ever wanted your kids to ENJOY making their bed – you need a zippysack.

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You will love these products for your kids as much as I have for my son. RaffleCopter is an easy way for you to enter to win these amazing Spider-Man products.

Click here to enter a Rafflecopter giveaway

Disclosure- This is a sponsored post. All opinions are my own. For more information, please see “I Disclose”. https://havesippywilltravel.com/i-disclose

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Kohl’s Cares for Kids

June 3, 2016 by 2 Comments

 

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As many of your know, shopping with children in tow can be interesting/taxing/mind boggling-ly difficult.  To help with this predicament, Kohls has a two prong answer- Kohls Cares.  This program has low cost plush and books of popular book titles, and all the proceeds from the net profit of the items are donated to kids’ health and education initiatives nationwide.  This means your little one gets a new toy, your wallet gets so stay a little heavier, AND you get to help children in need across the country.

The items available are always changing and are of the utmost quality.  You can give a gift that gives back with children’s books and soft toys from the Kohl’s Cares® summer collection. The pieces are priced at just $5 each, with 100 percent of the net profit supporting children’s health initiatives nationwide.

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The summer collection of Kohl’s Cares books and plush is available now through June 26 at Kohl’s Stores nationwide and online at Kohls.com and includes:

  • Penguin on Vacation book, Penguin’s Big Adventure book and penguin soft toy
  • Board Book Set and clownfish soft toy
  • Found book and bear soft toy
  • Stormy Night book and dinosaur soft toy

To date, Kohl‘s has raised nearly $300 million through the Kohl’s Cares merchandise program. To reinforce the company’s commitment to children’s health, Kohl’s has donated financial support to hospitals across the country. The donations fund hospital outreach programs focused on children’s health initiatives and address the specific issues needed most in each hospital’s community. These tailored programs provide vital resources to families at no cost and include topics such as injury prevention, asthma awareness, dental care, and fitness. A complete list of hospital partners is available online.

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These toys make great gifts as well in a pinch where you just have no idea what to get for a little one in your life.  They are also just fun to bring home for your child who enjoys plush toys.  The only issue with The Kohls Cares program is, it can be difficult to say no to your little one when they ask for one of them.  I know I never can, and we now have a giant collection of them. It’s hard to say no to a cute face asking for a cute plush or book, when you know the proceeds go to a good cause- AND it’s inexpensive. What can you do?  It’s one time in your life you don’t have to just say no.

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Do More Knowing Your Child Is Safe with Levana

March 22, 2016 by 3 Comments

I would like to ask you a quick question Moms and Dads- how often do you just wish you could see what your little one is up to?

From newborns to young children, it is quite useful to be able to see what is going on at night.  Nightmares, sleep terrors, or just the odd night time feeding.  Maybe an odd feeling in the pit of your stomach where you just want a little peek, but that squeaky door will absolutely give you away and cause an awakening.  Perhaps you just want to see your little one’s face- we’ve all been there.

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A way around this is with the new Willow™ 5” HD Touchscreen PTZ Video Baby Monitor by Levana.  Levana has been making portable wireless video baby monitors since 2002, and it shows. They have the technological know how and ability to be true innovators.  Their newest is no exception, with an HD PTZ camera that not only has night vision but also has Pan Tilt Zoom features built in, hence the PTZ.  The monitor features invisible LEDs, ClearVu digital wireless technology which is secure, battery life which can last for days at a time, a high frame rate, an included 4.3 inch LCD screen, and an easy to pick up and use user interface.

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We really like the fact that the monitor is completely wireless and digital eliminating a needless tangle of wires and a need to find more outlets.  Levana focuses on baby’s safety.  This monitor gives parents the ability to free up their free time to actually do other stuff while their babies are sleeping, too.  No longer is hovering around necessary, but laundry, house hold chores or just catching up on that Facebook article or Twitter feed you’ve been dying to check in on is finally within grasp.  The Willow™ 5” HD Touchscreen PTZ Video Baby Monitor is available now for $249.99.
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Levana. The opinions and text are all mine.

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Lassig’s Wildlife Trolley Suitcase

January 4, 2016 by 7 Comments

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If getting ready for a trip, you know the best way to keep your little ones happy and content is by keeping them busy and giving something to be responsible for.  The new Lassig Wildlife Trolley is perfect for this.  It is available in six bright Wildlife designs: Elephant, Turtle, Birdie, Tiger, Giraffe, and Rhino for those animal lovers in your life.  The bag itself sports telescoping pull handle, deep main pocket with additional mesh pockets, and zipper divider within, as well as a carrying handle and front zipper pocket.  These make the bag not only stylish and fun for kids, but also useful to pack for a weekend out at a relatives house or a big trip with the family- it’s a cute suitcase for any occasion and fits easily in the overhead bin.

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The bags are free from  PVC, AZO, Phthalates, Nickel, and Cadmium.  Your kids will be fine carrying around all their favorite night time plush and other “essentials”.  The icing on the cake for this line of suitcases is that for every product purchased from the Wildlife Collection, Lassig will donate a portion to support the Momella Foundation and two of their conservation projects: the Big Cat Guardians and the Sparkling Elephant Project, which aim to enhance creativity while educating and creating awareness for endangered wildlife species throughout Tanzania.   The suitcase also makes a great gifts as well, either as a decorative and useful container for another gift (vs just a plain old cardboard box or bag) or a fun way to let the family know a vacation is on the way- the possibilities are only limited by imagination.

Giving your child their own little suitcase will include them in the planning, “helping”, and chaotic pre-travel preparations without them being a hindrance. My own boy is actually a better listener at the airport when he has his own bag to “take car of”- just don’t expect them to put it through security on their own.  Lassig’s Wildlife Trolley Suitcase retails for $49.99 and is aimed at children aged 3+.  Available from www.Habausa.com.

Disclosure- I received an item to facilitate this review.  All opinions are my own and honest.

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Star Wars Global Day of Play #StarWarsDayOfPlay

September 8, 2015 by 4 Comments

 Have you seen the out-of-this-world new line of toys will showcase the new characters and vehicles from STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS? They are based on the seventh film in the STAR WARS saga, hitting theaters in the U.S. on December 18th, and the kids (and big kids) are going to be clamoring for them. 

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Hasbro’s expansive toy line includes classic expressions like the 3.75-inch action figures and vehicles that have been synonymous with STAR WARS since the release of the very first film, as well as innovative new products. New for 2015, the FURBACCA toy gives the interactivity of Hasbro’s classic FURBY toy a fun, STAR WARS twist. The new BLADEBUILDERS system lets fans design and customize their own LIGHTSABERS, and STAR WARS HERO MASHERS action figures let kids mash up their own fun STAR WARS heroes and villains with interchangeable parts and accessories. From STAR WARS themed PLAY-DOH sets for preschoolers to highly detailed collectibles from STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES for fans of all ages, there will be something to make every STAR WARS fan want to run to stores as soon as possible.

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The expansive toy line for STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS is available now, so head out to local stores, visit your online destination of choice, etc- and see what they have that strikes your fancy.

Want to know who has what?  Check out this helpful list-

  • AMAZON: Pre-order the STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES TROOPER EVOLUTION 4-PACK, featuring four 6-inch figures not available anywhere else, including the long-awaited PHASE II CLONE TROOPER and a FIRST ORDER STORMTROOPER with exclusive red pauldron!
  • COSTCO: The STAR WARSHERO MASHERS ULTIMATE BOUNTY MULTI-PACK features five 6-inch customizable action figures (including DARTH VADER, HAN SOLO and BOBA FETT), plus extra gear and accessories.
  • ENTERTAINMENT EARTH: Pre-order STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES 6-INCH FIGURE 4-PACK from entertainmentearth.com, featuring four exclusive 6-inch STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES figures, including a MAGMA STORMTROOPER and R2-Q5 DEATH STAR ASTROMECH DROID.
  • KMART: STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS villain KYLO REN comes with an exclusive “snow” deco and a snow base in the STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES 6-inch exclusive, available for pre-order. The base will connect with a future exclusive in this series…

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  • KOHL’S: The STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENSKYLO REN MASK WITH CONNECT AND CUSTOMIZE LIGHTSABER SET at Kohl’s comes with a KYLO REN MASK and KYLO REN EXTEND LIGHTSABER, featuring a BLADEBUILDERS connector and a LIGHT DAGGER.
  • SAM’S CLUB: The CHEWBACCA ROLE-PLAY MULTI-PACK contains both the NERF CHEWBACCA BOWCASTER, which features exclusive deco and exclusive FIRST ORDER targets, and the CHEWBACCA ELECTRONIC MASK.
  • TARGET: Everyone’s favorite new Droid from STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENSis coming to Target! A limited number of REMOTE CONTROL BB-8 toys will be available exclusively in Target stores on Force Friday, with more stock to come throughout the fall season!

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  • TOYS “R” US: Toys “R” Us is your exclusive destination to pre-order the STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES 6-inch FIRST ORDER SNOWTROOPER OFFICER action figure – this character won’t be available anywhere else! Build up your troops with this officer, which comes with a blaster and an exclusive red pauldron. Available for pre-order by 9/6.
  • WALGREENS: Fans can capture the climactic battle from STAR WARS: RETURN OF THE JEDIwith this exclusive STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES 6-INCH DARTH VADER (EMPEROR’S WRATH) figure, featuring an exclusive translucent mask with a visible skull underneath it, as well as an exclusive removable hand.
  • WALMART: This fall, Walmart is the home for STAR WARScollectors and the exclusive home of the fan-favorite STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES3.75-inch action figure line. A limited number of the first wave of the new line will be available in Walmart stores, and the second wave, featuring brand-new figures from STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS and a brand-new PRINCESS LEIA figure, will be available for online pre-order!

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Pediped Kids Sandals Review and GIVEAWAY

July 3, 2015 by 60 Comments

Disclosure- I received the below in order to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own and honest. Please see “Disclose” tab for more info.

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With summer here, you know that I was looking for the easiest, most comfortable shoes for my little dude and our summer fun and travels. He’s not big on laces, so we are loving the Flex Canyon.

About Pediped:

Pediped’s motto is: Pediped, next best thing to bare feet.

These shoes are made with exceptional quality, unsurpassed comfort, and distinctive styling. These shoes are award winning, and they are the fastest growing children’s footwear brand in the United States.

Awards:

  • American Pdiatric Medical Association Seal of Acceptance for promotion of heathy foot development
  • Orthopedic Medical Professionals deem pediped shoes an excellent choice for parents/caregivers who want their children’s feet to develop naturally and healthily.
  • Earnshaw’s Earnie Award for Company of the Year and Best Footwear
  • In 2012, Earnie Award for Company for good

Pediped is sold in over 3,000 stores in the United States and 40 countries worldwide with an offering of more than 130 designs for boys and girls in their three lines.

  • Originals: 0-24 months

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Totally Taken Care Of with Listerine #LISTERINEMom

June 8, 2015 by 5 Comments

Disclosure – I received LISTERINE® Brand products and a Walgreens gift card from Johnson & Johnson Healthcare Products Division of McNEIL-PPC, Inc. and The Motherhood as part of my participation in the LISTERINE® Brand Totally Taken Care Of program. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this post are my own.

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Taking care of summer fun can be a daunting task.  Rain or shine, you still have to keep your family’s days fun filled. Plan ahead to have more fun and less stress.

First of all always be prepared.  Check your local weather forecast, and keep that in mind.  Weather can change on a dime, and even the slightest chance of rain means pack rain gear and have an alternate plan if your activity is outside.  An example would be a picnic in the park can be great fun, but can’t be banked on for a meal.  When picking a park to eat in, make sure you find one that has some cover in the form of a gazebo or covered area to run to if rain starts to fall or to protect you from the overbearing sun.

Of course, no matter how long you are away for, oral care should be one of your top priorities.  Using the proper tooth paste and mouth rinse, like Listerine Total Care can make all the difference.  Total Care helps prevent cavities, restores enamel, strengthen teeth, kills bad breath germs, cleans the whole mouth, and freshens breath.

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Keep a towel in the car. It will come in handy in many situations, and more often then you might think.  Towels can of course be used to drying, but also if your kid gets cold, sits in something sticky or wet and you don’t want them to ruin the car seats, or you end up somewhere where you don’t want to sit on the ground.

It can be easy to totally take care of a summer adventure, with minimal effort but some thought and preparation.

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VTech Kidizoom Action Camera

May 4, 2015 by 53 Comments

Disclosure- I have received the below in order to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own and honest.
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Action cameras are a hot trend right now in outdoor accessories.  These cameras can not only catch the action of your sport of choice, but also give you a further way to improve your own performance as well.  There is just so much fun being able to record and remember your actions.  My most extreme adventure was cliff diving in Mexico, and I am sure that would have been a great video to see from my point of view.  But what about out free spirited children?  What happens when they want to capture their outdoor achievements?  VTech have come to fill in this niche with their new Kidizoom Action Cam.  The camera is meant for all the action your little ones can get into.  The Kidizoom is built to be durable enough for kids, and can take a tumble.  Not only does this camera include 2 mounts for on the spot action capturing, but also a waterproof case, making this the perfect all around kids camera.  If they want to record their first rafting trip or hiking through the woods, the Kidizoom is great fun for little guys and gals.
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