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April is National Youth Sports Safety Month – I teamed up with SAFESKIN® Kids Sport Wrap to bench the beige of traditional sports wraps for my kids. For many parents, this is a busy time of the year with Spring sports for kids. The temperature is warming up, kids are ready to get outside and get active, it's a good time to think about sports safety. Injuries are always on my mind especially as I watched my son get pounded into the ground time … [Read more...]
American Girl rang in the new year with the introduction of McKenna, a new doll and 3 book set that is sure to excite little girls all over the country. I know because I saw just how excited Kaydee was when her very own McKenna doll arrived just after Christmas. The new doll and book set shares the story of ten-year old McKenna, a girl who has always done well in school and gymnastics. When she starts 4th grade, life suddenly changes for … [Read more...]
My son has officially reached the age where brands matter, his style has to be cool and my days of bargain shopping the big box stores for back to school clothes are over. I'm less than thrilled. While I want my son to fit in with his friends and embrace his own unique style, I don't want to go broke while doing it. And that is where TJMaxx comes in. Up until last week, I wasn't completely sold on the idea of shopping there. However, did you know … [Read more...]
A few weeks ago we gave you the first look the Rainforest Rapids Inflatable Bouncer. Through pictures we shared some important features and fun times during our first couple weeks of use. Now I want to take you up close and personal with a video showing you just how easy it is to set up for lots of summer fun. Over the last couple of years we've been looking at bounce houses trying to decide if they were worth the investment. Now that … [Read more...]
It's summer, it's hot, the kids are out of school and they are BORED. So what's a mom to do? You could go to an amusement park, but we all know the price of those places can quickly add up to over $100 between the tickets, the parking and the food. Let us not forget the dreaded lines. So what do you do when you want to entertain the kids beyond a single day of expensive fun? You bring the amusement park to your backyard with a commercial bounce … [Read more...]
Bill Nye the Science guy teamed up with Wet Ones Antibacterial Hand Wipes to create some fun science experiments to teach kids the importance of clean hands. As a mom to three kids, I understand the importance of keeping germs from spreading, but often have trouble relaying that message to my kids in a way that they understand. Luckily, I received a Wet Ones Healthy Hand Zone experiment kit to get hands on with germs and show my son just how easy … [Read more...]
The product featured in this post is part of the 2010 Holiday Gift Guide. To see more gifts worth giving this holiday season for mom, dad, tweens, toddlers and more, be sure to visit the Holiday Gift Guide. Pawparazzi pets are the celebrities that we wish all celebrities could be. They have talent and class, they approach the world with open hearts, and they support causes that make their world better. And, they’re not just friends, … [Read more...]
The product featured in this post is part of the 2010 Holiday Gift Guide. To see more gifts worth giving this holiday season for mom, dad, tweens, toddlers and more, be sure to visit the Holiday Gift Guide. Mix Pups is a brand new line of poseable, collectible, pocket-sized puppies that girls can mix 'n' match to make their very own designer pups! My daughter received Sandy the Retriever and Amy the Boston Terrier Double Pack, which … [Read more...]
For ages 8 and up, you can get ‘on board’ with The Shred Sled, a next-generation caster board that combines the movements of snowboarding, surfing and skateboarding all into one unique experience! The Shred Sled is the first 4-wheel inline, dual-deck board that makes it smoother and easier for kids and adults to ride. My 9 year old son is what I would call an enthusiastic (beginner) skateboarder. He loves the thrill of trying new … [Read more...]
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I think I've declared my love for Piggy Paint nail polishes in the past but just in case you missed my first review ... let me tell you again why I absolutely love Piggy Paint. For starters, like the logo says, "Natural as Mud", this line of nail polish is non-toxic and made from natural ingredients. They also are low odor, actually I would almost say no odor because you really have to sniff them hard to catch a scent. For those two reasons … [Read more...]
