O.B. Share It Forward Movement : A Few Clicks Helps Underprivileged Girls

As a woman living in the United States, certain day-to-day conveniences have become such a basic part of our routine that we often take them for granted. The only reason girls in our country might miss school during their cycle might be for cramps. However, for millions of girls in developing countries, sanitary protection is a luxury item and the lack of affordable resources can have devastating lifelong consequences. Can you imagine not being … [Read more...]

Kernel Season’s Popcorn Seasoning Review [CLOSED Giveaway]

Kernel Season's began in a college dorm room at the University of Michigan.The founder, Brian Taylor, made popcorn every night and created his own personal spice blends to toss into it. Friends and fellow students loved it. People came knocking on the door asking for the special seasonings. After contacting a team of flavor experts they tweaked the flavors. It took them over two years until they were just right. When Kernel Seasonings … [Read more...]

#HGG Lalaloopsy Silly Hair Jewel Sparkles Review [CLOSED Giveaway]

Lalaloopsy Silly Hair : Jewel Sparkles Doll The Lalaloopsy are rag dolls that magically came to life, taking on the personalities of the fabrics that were used to make them. They live in a colorful, silly world where you keep the magic alive. Silly Hair Jewel Sparkles has wacky, wild hair that really bends! If you remember, this past August I reviewed a regular Lalaloopsy Doll for Emma. She was over the moon with this adorable, top … [Read more...]

Weekly Winners : SIXTEEN New Winners! Are YOU One?!

Congratulations to this weeks winners! California Wine Club 1 month Gift Membership (2 bottles of wine) (rafflecopter) 934 entries Name: Kari H Email: lch2004@ Option: Enter Another Giveaway Extra Info: Step2 Deluxe Canyon Road Train & Track Table   Scooby Doo! Mystery Incorporated Season One Volume 3 DVD (rafflecopter) 1,114 entries Name: joanne m Email: jmajor4870@ Option: "Like" Ourkidsmom on … [Read more...]

Cars 2 NOW ON Blu-ray/DVD/Movie Download!

Cars 2 Hit The Streets November 1, 2011 On Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, Blu-ray 3D™, DVD and Movie Download Features Exclusive All-New Pixar Animated Short “Air Mater” “Hawaiian Vacation” Animated Short and Hours More Exciting Bonus Features Take Audiences on a “World Tour” with the Artists and Filmmakers Film Synopsis: Star racecar Lightning McQueen and the incomparable tow truck Mater take their friendship to exciting new places in “Cars … [Read more...]

eShakti : Customizable Designer Womens Clothing

What does eShakti offer? eShakti is a unique women’s apparel store online that allows custom changes in the style of the garment – sleeve, neckline, length can all be changed by the customer to her preference. They also offer the full size selection from size 0-26W with custom sizes too. They offer a wide variety of designer items from dresses, tops, skirts pants, cardigans &  jackets to scarves. What does eShakti mean? Shakti means … [Read more...]

Emma’s 5th Birthday at Yo Gabba Gabba! Live!

Last year the kids and I were fortunate enough to go see Yo Gabba Gabba! Live! for Emma’s 4th birthday. We had a good time and they talked about it for days afterward. So when we were given the opportunity to go see them again this year for Emma’s 5th birthday we eagerly said YES!. This year the show as being held at the Kansas City Music Hall. The minute we walked in and sat down we knew this was a much better venue. Last year the seats were … [Read more...]

#HGG Little Tikes Gourmet Prep ‘n Serve Kitchen Review [CLOSED Giveaway]

Little Tikes Gourmet Prep ‘n Serve Kitchen My kids (all four of them) have loved playing kitchen at some point in their lives. Emma and Ethan fight over who gets to help me in the kitchen, so it’s no surprise that they adore pretend kitchen time as well. Little Tikes toys have been a staple in our household for over 19 years now. Their quality has never let me down and upon opening the box, they scored big again. First of all, I … [Read more...]

The California Wine Club : Month Two : Review

Last month was our first month of receiving a shipment from the California Wine Club (see the review here). If you remember, I mentioned that we are not very knowledgeable when it comes to wine, so we were excited to try a few bottles of some premium wines (normally we would stay in the $5-$10 range when buying one on our own). This month we received another bottle of red and one white. Both were from Castroro Cellars and both were from 2010… … [Read more...]

Philips PD700/37 7-Inch LCD Portable DVD Player : Review

Philips PD700/37 7-Inch LCD Portable DVD Player My recent trip to Atlanta was fantastic… including the plane ride. At first I thought for sure I was in for a l o n g ride because of the young child that planted his behind just a couple of seats away from me. Then his mom pulled out a portable DVD player and that was the last peep I heard from him. That made me think of several instances that a portable DVD player would come in handy in my … [Read more...]