Monday Morning Link Up | Giveaway Linky

Welcome to Monday Morning Link Up! This is a great way to spread the word about your giveaways and find a few to enter as well! The rules are simple: 1) Giveaways must be family friendly 2) Check out a few giveaways for yourself! (there is no obligation to enter any) Here are my giveaways ending in the next seven days… Chuggington: Brewsters Icy Escapade Train Set RV $100 ends 11/10 Kiddy City ‘N Move Stroller ends 11/12 … [Read more...]

Soup Sunday | Vegetarian Green Chile Stew Recipe

Soup Sunday | Vegetarian Green Chile Stew Recipe This week I was looking for a heartier soup... the kind that sticks to your ribs. Before our vegetarian days we loved a good beef stew. When I saw this recipe I had high hopes that it would be all that I hoped for and more. I was right! Everyone devoured this soup and even Emma (age 6) asked for me to make it again mid week for her birthday dinner. It is super forgiving... so if you don’t have … [Read more...]

Jackson White is Spreading Holiday Cheer!

Jackson White is Spreading Holiday Cheer Jackson White would like to say happy holidays and spread some holiday cheer. Thanksgiving is just around the corner and that means it's time to start sizing up that turkey and stockpiling cranberry sauce. This year, we decided to put the "give" in Thanksgiving with two (2) $50 Walmart gift cards for OurKidsMom readers! The winners can spend it on anything from groceries for the big dinner to … [Read more...]

Holiday Gift Guide | Lalaloopsy Littles Sew Cute Patient

Holiday Gift Guide | Lalaloopsy Littles Sew Cute Patient Last year Emma met Lalaloopsy. This disproportioned top heavy rag doll “come to life” won her heart and imagination. We’ve been collecting these dolls here and then, so when I heard about the first “Littles” doll, Lalaloopsy Sew Cute Patient Stumbles Bumps 'n' Bruises with her pet bear, I knew Emma would love her, too. Stumbles Bumps 'n' Bruises Sew Cute Patient doll features an … [Read more...]

Britax Advocate 70 G3 Convertible Car Seat

Britax Advocate 70 G3 Convertible Car Seat Britax is a company that I have put complete trust in for my children’s safety for years. They have always had some of the highest ratings and are always looking for new and better ways to protect our children. The new Advocate 70 G3 convertible car seat is a prime example. The Britax 70 G3 sports many premium safety features like: HUGS Chest Pads with SafeCell Technology are affixed to the … [Read more...]

Holiday Gift Guide | Little Tikes Discover Sounds Shape Sort and Scatter #HGG

Little Tikes Discover Sounds Shape Sort and Scatter When I’m in the market for a toy, I look for something with longevity. I want a toy that will grow with my child and still have lessons to teach them. The Little Tikes DiscoverSound Shape, Sort and Scatter does just that. This toy is not “just a shape sorter”. It features three stages with talking (and flashing lights) reinforcement. Three fun stages to grow with baby: Stage One- … [Read more...]

Monday Morning Link Up | Giveaway Linky

Welcome to Monday Morning Link Up! This is a great way to spread the word about your giveaways and find a few to enter as well! The rules are simple: 1) Giveaways must be family friendly 2) Check out a few giveaways for yourself! (there is no obligation to enter any) Here are my giveaways ending in the next seven days… $25 Wal-Mart gc ends 11/7 $120 Cloth Diaper Prize Pack ends 11/8 ReadyBright Emergency Lighting ends 11/9 Toy … [Read more...]

HALO SleepSack 5-Piece Bumper-Free Crib Set Review

HALO SleepSack 5-Piece Bumper-Free Crib Set We have had a few Halo SleepSacks for our children. I am a worry wart and have always worried about our baby’s warmth. Blankets worry me because blankets can end up covering their heads or being kicked off. We chose HALO® SleepSack® wearable blankets to replace loose blankets in the crib that can cover your baby’s face and interfere with breathing while keeping them snug and warm. When I heard that … [Read more...]

Smart Snacks® Counting Cookies™ PreSchool Board Game

Smart Snacks® Counting Cookies™ Preschool Board Game Ethan has shown an increased interest in numbers with questions like “How do you count to 15?”, “What number is this Mommy?” and “How many is 5?”. When Learning Resources offered to let Ethan review the board game Counting Cookies I jumped at the chance. Counting Cookies is a fast-paced early board game teaches number-sense skills. Teaches number sense, number identification, … [Read more...]

Disney’s Brave is Coming to Blu-Ray/DVD SOON! | Downloadable Character Cutouts

Disney’s Brave is Coming to Blu-Ray/DVD SOON! | Downloadable Character Cutouts In anticipation of Disney's November 13 release of BRAVE on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital Download, we're excited to share downloadable character cutouts and a backdrop of the DunBroch banquet hall! Help kids cut out the Brave characters then prop up the backdrop and watch their imaginations run as wild as Merida's hair! Whether they are recreating scenes from the film … [Read more...]