Just a few short weeks ago, the young and young-at-heart headed to New York’s Times Square with one collective mission – to get down with Mickey Mouse! Apparently I was there just a few short blocks from all of the fun... I would have loved to see this adorable group of kids (and adults) with their dancing shoes on... children, parents and New Yorkers danced their way through the city’s iconic intersection in a surprise flash mob starring the … [Read more...]
White, Brown, Spanish, Jasmine, even Basmati: How to Cook Rice
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White, Brown, Spanish, Jasmine, even Basmati: How to Cook Rice Unless you know how to cook rice, you've probably had few opportunities to savor the many delicious and popular varieties. There's a rice for every taste and every dish, and each one possesses its own unique flavors and characteristics. Basmati, for example, is said to resemble popcorn in both flavor and aroma. The sooner you learn how to cook rice, the sooner you can begin … [Read more...]
funK Shades Kids Polarized Sunglasses Review
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funK shades kids polarized sunglasses We have been spending a lot of time outside this summer. I instinctively reach for my sunglasses because without them I would constantly be squinting and wiping my watery eyes. A few years back it dawned on me that the sun was causing as much damage to my kid’s eyes as mine and the hunt for a pair they would keep on started. This year when funK shades offered to send a paid for both Emma and Ethan, I had … [Read more...]
Are Wet Ones Antibacterial Hand Wipes On YOUR Back To School List?
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Back to School shopping always includes the typical school supplies like paper, pencils, back packs, lunch boxes and the like. One thing we have started adding to our shopping list are Wet Ones Antibacterial Hand Wipes singles... they are perfect to toss into those lunch boxes. Back-to-school shopping typically involves gathering essential school supplies such as paper, pencils, backpacks, lunch boxes, and the like. One thing we've recently … [Read more...]
Vtech LS6475-3 Two Handset Cordless Phone
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Vtech LS6475-3 Two Handset Cordless Phone We have been without a land line for years now. Recently we decided to try a VOIP alternative as the need for a home phone was slowly creeping up and we aren’t ready to give cell phones to little kids. Even with all of the adults in the house having a cell phone, occasionally someone might come over to watch the kids and we feel more secure having a home phone for them to use in emergencies. So that … [Read more...]
See’s Candies Review
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See’s Candies Review For years I have heard about See’s Candies, but believe it or not... I hadn’t had a chance to try them! I’ve seen their store tucked in the front of our local furniture super store, but by the time we were done shopping I was exhausted and didn’t want to fight the kids over candy. I didn’t realize they had an online store and I jumped at the chance to try a variety of goodies. See's Famous Old Time Candies® are well … [Read more...]
K’NEX MarioKart – Mario vs Piranha Plant Building Set Review
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K'NEX MarioKart - Mario vs Piranha Plant Building Set Imaginations can soar with the K'NEX Mario Kart Mario vs Piranha Plant Building Set. With 126 pieces, your children can build Yoshi, a sprinter kart, a Lava Plume obstacle and two collectible items. It includes 6 pieces of track to race the car on. This track can connect to other Wii K'NEX racing sets to make one huge race track. Ages 6+ Requires 2 AA batteries. ************* My … [Read more...]
Monday Morning Link Up | Giveaway Linky
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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 gc to Dali Wall Decals ends 8/20 Disney's Brave Toys ends 8/20 Winx Club DVD ends … [Read more...]
Tomy’s Chuggington Die Cast Storm Maker Wilson’s Wild Ride Play Set Review
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As a Chuggington Conductor I am excited to share one of the newest play sets in the line from Tomy... Wilson’s Wild Ride. I got my first peek of this at BlogHer in New York at the beginning of the month and was excited to get home and let the kids play with it. I am one of those moms that detests toys with a lot of set up time. I don’t mind helping out a bit and playing with them, but if it’s going to take me 15-30 minutes to assemble a toy … [Read more...]
La-Z-Boy $1,500 GC Giveaway WINNER!
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I have been holding off announcing the winner of the $1,500 La-Z-Boy Gift Certificate winner.... now it’s time! With 41,150 entries.... Congratulations go to 2077 Cassandra Eastman "Like" Ourkidsmom on Facebook A great big congrats to Cassandra! She has been confirmed! More winners drawn this weekend! … [Read more...]
