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Mega Bloks Dora the Explorer Garden Gazebo Review

The adventurous Dora the Explorer and her friends come along with Elizabeth and I most places that we go from preschool to the store to bath time. Elizabeth enjoys her imaginary friends that just so happens to be cartoon characters. So, you can imagine how excited she was to receive the new Mega Bloks Dora [...]

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Scentsy Candle Warmers make great gifts, Scentsy Review

Scentsy Candle Warmers make a great Mother’s Day Gift for moms of all ages. Scentsy offers the fragrance and ambiance of candles without the dangers associated with candles. What makes Scentsy different from traditional candles? So, what makes Scentsy different than traditional candles? With Scentsy, you use a warmer to melt the scented wax bars [...]

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Celebrate with a Cake from Cold Stone Creamery in Hudson

Special celebrations like Mother’s Day call for extra-special goodies! Show mom how extraordinary she is to you with a knock-out cake from Cold Stone Creamery in Hudson! The bonus?  This gift to mom is best when shared with those that love her!  I must admit that while we have had Cold Stone ice cream on many occasions, [...]

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WarmlyYours Towel Warmer

I have always been the type that likes to receive and give gifts that will have a long lasting benefit, far past the holiday. Instead of giving your mom something this Mother’s Day that will be enjoyed for a day or two, then gone, consider something that will give mom the spa-like treatment she deserves [...]

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Discovery Channel MythBusters Science Kit and Elmer’s Science Fair Product Review

Mythbusters is an exciting family-friendly show that always sparks ideas, creativity, and science questions in our home. I love seeing my kids’ brains working to figure things out and hearing their questions. Now, the Mythbusters Team is coming to homes across the country! Jamie and Adam of the Discovery Channel aren’t going door to door, [...]

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Keepsake Jewelry by The Vintage Pearl Review

Now that Easter is behind us and Mother’s Day is right around the corner I have been asked what I would like as a gift from the hubby and kiddos for this Mother’s Day.  First I laughed and said “SLEEP” but I knew I truly desired a unique, fun and simple token to remind me [...]

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Lechuza Trio Self-Watering Planter for Easy Gardening

Whether your mom has a green thumb or wishes she did, I have the most amazing Mother’s Day gift idea for you.  The Lechuza Trio Cottage 30 Self-Watering Planter is an all in one self-watering planter that can be used both indoors or outdoors. This planter makes gardening as easy as 1-2-3 with so many [...]

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Stash Wall or Countertop Organizer Review

While I absolutely LOVE being a mom, there are days when I feel overwhelmed with all the baby stuff that we have accumulated over the past 19 months.  I keep wishing there was a cool, functional box, container unit that could help hold the overflow of things I seem to pick up 20+ times a [...]

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Real Bricks Construction Toy for Kids: Teifoc Review

One of my kids’ favorite activity is to build things. We have a number of different kinds of building blocks from LEGO to K’NEX to MEGA Bloks to cardboard “bricks” and now, my kids are building with REAL Bricks with Teifoc® from the makers of Eitech America. Yes, these kid sized toy bricks are actually [...]

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TONKA Chuck & Friends Big Air Dare Movie

Have you heard about the new TONKA Chuck & Friends Big Air Dare Movie? It is the latest craze for Tonka Truck fans ages 1 and up. It is really a cute movie about friendship. We were given the opportunity to review some fun new Tonka toys to go with the new Tonka movie. My [...]

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What is the connection between BabyMoon and Baby’s Flat Head Syndrome?

We have heard of “Back to Sleep” campaigns where parents are encouraged to put their babies to sleep on their backs in the first 6 months of their lives to prevent SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome). We, as parents, understand the importance of it, but since babies lay on their back a lot, many parents [...]

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New! Purex Complete with Zout Stain Remover Review

I can’t tell you how many times stains on clothes have slipped by me, into the wash, and then dried in the dryer. I get so sick of clothes being ruined by stains. I don’t know how many times I’ve said that laundry detergent needs to have a stain remover in the detergent to make [...]

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Fun Caillou Doll & Caillou Bath Time Vehicle Review

Caillou is one of my favorite kids shows. Caillou is a kind and lovable boy that is so real in behavior and curiosity. He is a good example of a child that is around 3-5 years old. He makes mistakes and learns from them which is a valuable example for kids watching the show.  He [...]

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Yummy Easter Goodies from EdibleGiftsPlus.com

The Easter Bunny has a fun job of delighting kids with the surprises of Easter Baskets and the delicious special treats we have just once a year. Why let him get all the credit? Surprise your family and friends in person or across the country, send in a special treat to your kids’ teacher or [...]

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Melissa & Doug Sunny Patch Toys Review

Just the mention of Melissa & Doug toys gets me excited. Their toys are always unique, fun, and educational.  With Summer around the corner, it’s time to shop for fun outdoor toys. I know my kids’ outdoor toys from last year are mostly lost or broken. Kids play rough outside, which is a good thing. [...]