Applebee’s Launches its Spirited Cuisine Menu Applebee’s has launched its “Spirited Cuisine” menu - three dishes inspired by cooking down wine, bourbon and beer to release new, delicious and unique flavors. Available now through December 31st... it’s a must try! While these techniques are commonplace at some high-end restaurants, you don’t have to break the bank to experience them. One of the most intriguing items on the menu (to me) is … [Read more...]
Stompeez – Slippers with Personality Review
Stompeez - Slippers with Personality Stompeez are the comfy, fun slippers that will leave your kids eager to take their shoes off at the door! They will be Stomp, Stomp, Stomping their way to fun in no time, because with each stomp of the foot, Stompeez reveals the playful Stompeez character on the face of your slippers. Stompeez are colorful! Stompeez are soft! Stompeez are fluffy! Stompeez are also built to last and provide many STOMPING … [Read more...]
Melissa & Doug Terrific Twenty Gifts for 2012
Melissa Doug Terrific Twenty Gifts for 2012 It’s that time of year! The wish lists are growing and there are even a few children on our lists we have to use our imaginations for. Thankfully Melissa & Doug have created their Terrific Twenty Holiday Gifts list for us. With a gift for just about every child on your list in just about every price range this is very helpful! We’ve owned several Melissa & Doug toys and have never been … [Read more...]
Holiday Gift Guide | Scentsy Warmers, Scents & Buddy
Holiday Gift Guide | Scentsy Warmers, Scents & Buddy Review Do you have a family member or friend that you just dread having to buy a gift for because you have no idea what to get them? Well Scentsy has absolutely everyone covered no matter age or gender there is something for everyone. Who doesn't love a house that smells great? With little kids in the house I'm scared to light a candle and have any open flames... it's just leaving … [Read more...]
Household Safety Tips | TV tip-overs & General Appliance Safety in the Home #tvsafety
Household Safety Tips | TV tip-overs & General Appliance Safety in the Home About a year ago our family purchased our first flat panel television. Up until that point I had never realized what a potential hazard flat screen TV’s could be for children. Our old tube televisions were extremely heavy and if knocked accidentally by a child they didn’t even wiggle. When we unboxed our first HDTV and I saw how small the base was and how large … [Read more...]
Thermal-Aid Zoo Heating and Cooling Pack
Thermal-Aid Zoo Heating and Cooling Pack It’s that time of the year again..... cold and flu season. I dread the day my kids have a cold or fever, trying to keep a cold pack on them is so difficult and normally results in the pack ending up on the floor. Thermal-Aid has come to my rescue! My kids were so excited when I opened the mail. Inside this big box was 1 Thermal-Aid Zoo, JoJo the Monkey, and 2 Happy the Hippos. My instantly claimed … [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...]
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...]
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...]