I’ve been on a contest kick lately. There are so many summer themed photo contests and with fabulous photos laying around that my talented daughter has taken… I hate not to share them! This one is so easy, I had to pass it on. Submit a photo of your adorable pet for a chance at $1,000. Just try to remember me when you win, okay? ;O) This post contains affiliate links. All opinions are my own. … [Read more...]
Planning a Vacation? Check Out Travel Zoo!
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With so many travel sites around, it’s hard to find the “best deal” and feel good about your booking. Travelzoo does the research for us. With over 23 million subscribers, they are the most trusted publisher of travel, entertainment and local deals! Travelzoo does the leg work and will only recommend a deal whose accuracy and availability they have confirmed. More than 2,000 companies from around the world list their best offers with … [Read more...]
Cast Coverz Broken Bones Gear : Feel Better, Heal Better : Review [CLOSED Giveaway]
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If you follow along on OurKidsMom’s Facebook page, you have seen the photo below and know that the evening before our big family camping trip, my son had a bicycle accident and broke both bones in his arm in three places total. Fortunately for him, my dear friend told me about an amazing company called Cast Coverz. Annette, the founder and owner, is a mom to two children… one of whom has suffered from a broken bone seven times! During the … [Read more...]
Step2 Play Up Picnic Cottage Playhouse : Review [CLOSED Giveaway]
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Welcome to the “Look Who’s 3!” Birthday Bash We have owned and loved many Step2 products these past 19 years of my being a parent. The fantastic thing about Step2 is, their products will last through several children and remain in close to new condition for years. I was fortunate enough to host a review for the Step2 Play and Shade Pool with Umbrella earlier this month. When I contacted them about Ethan’s 3rd birthday bash, they agreed to … [Read more...]
Nintendo Lowers Suggested Retail on DS Lite to $99 and Mario Games GO RED
Nintendo is adjusting even more prices to go along with the times! Starting June 5th the suggested retail for the Nintendo DS Lite has dropped from $169.99 to only $99! The Nintendo DS family has become the best-selling video game system in history. More than 48.9 million systems in the Nintendo DS family have sold in the United States alone! There are 48.9 million units of the DS family out there, and dropping the price will enable new … [Read more...]
Gazillion Bubbles Cyclone & Bump-n-Go Bubble Bug : Review [CLOSED Giveaway]
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Welcome to the “Look Who’s 3!” Birthday Bash Last fall I did a review for Funrise Toys… their Tonka Strong Arm Truck. I was surprised and excited to see that Funrise toys was actually the maker of so many of the toys my kids love! They make and sell toys for brands such as Tonka, Gazillion Bubbles, Sassy Stables, and more! To help celebrate Ethan’s 3rd birthday, Funrise Toys sent us some fun in the form of Gazillion … [Read more...]
Dora’s BIG Party Pack 3 DVD Set : Review [CLOSED Giveaway]
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Welcome to the “Look Who’s 3!” Birthday Bash Coming to DVD July 12, 2011 What’s a Birthday Bash without Dora, right? Yes… this is Ethan’s birthday party, but he loves his sister enough that he watches Dora with her, too . *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* Dora the Explorer: Dora’s Big Party Pack is packed with 3 super fun DVD’s: Dora the Explorer: Dora’s Big Birthday Adventure Episodes include: Dora’s Big Birthday Adventure A twisting … [Read more...]
Birthday Bash: Nintendo Wii Selects Offers An Affordable “Staycation” : Wii Play Motion Game Review
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Let’s face it… the economy leaves the budget tight and big extended family vacations are less obtainable (and reasonable) than in years past. More and more families are searching for less expensive “staycations” that are still family involved, fun and most importantly affordable. Nintendo has heard our cries and is offering Nintendo Selects. These games are affordably priced at only $19.99 each and will induce hours of family fun. Wii … [Read more...]
Be Prepared for Bad Weather : Radio Shack Weather Radio & Emergency Preparedness Kit [CLOSED Giveaway]
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We live in on the west side of Missouri and are no strangers to bad weather. As a matter of fact, just a couple of weeks after being contacted by Radio Shack to review the Bad Weather Emergency Preparedness Kit… Joplin, Missouri was hit by a terrible tornado. During those few weeks surrounding Joplin's tornado our city went under tornado warnings several times, making me wish our weather radio wasn't on backorder! It happens in an instant, and … [Read more...]
Make a Spectacle of Yourself [CLOSED Giveaway]
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As a parent, I have made it a permanent mental note as to when my children need their physicals/check-ups and dental visits. Often times, though, I forget about their eyes. Be honest (and please tell me I’m not the only one), the topic of vision exams usually only creeps up when a problem is noticed, right? Vision is such an important part of a person’s life. When vision problems creep up behaviors change and learning is interrupted. … [Read more...]
