The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free.This year Best Buy is bringing you all the toys you need for the holidays. From classic toys to tech toys and everything in between, the holiday toy list at Best Buy this year rocks. I went through Best Buy's toy catalog with my kids to see what things interested them and we put together this list of our favorites.Hatchimals SurpriseWhether the … [Read more...]
Birthday Gifts Every Cool Aunt or Uncle Should Give This Year!
I received these items in exchange for this post; however, all opinions are 100% my own. Finding the right gift to give to your niece or nephew can be difficult. That's why I've come up with this list of birthday gifts every cool aunt or uncle should give this year! I have a gift idea for each age group, from newborn to preschooler. Which of these birthday gifts will you give this year?Birthday Gifts for Newborns If you're looking for a great gift to give to a newborn this year, then look … [Read more...]
Meet the New American Girl: Tenney Grant
This weekend is an exciting one for fans of American Girl. This weekend we were introduced to two new contemporary characters: Tenney Grant and Logan Everette. I was able to attend a really fun "Meet Tenney Grant" event at my local American Girl store in Overland Park, KS. At the event we were treated to a concert by Darcie Hingula, who is a KC native and very talented. This darling 14 year-old can play the guitar, ukelele and piano. She was very impressive. There were also crafts, cookies and … [Read more...]
Whiffer Sniffers Review
I received a variety of Whiffer Sniffers in exchange for this post, however all opinions are 100% my own.Being original is important for kids. That’s why I was so excited to get the chance to review Whiffer Sniffers for my son. With Whiffer Sniffers, he can personalize his backpack with the look and scent that he wants! He can even switch out the clips each day if he wants! Does this sound like something your kids might want? Check out my review so you can see what I loved about my Whiffer … [Read more...]
Green Features of Reusable Lunch Boxes for Kids
This is a sponsored post. The standards for school lunch have evolved. Food selections changed in a way that have fewer kids getting in line for lunch, and a study by NPR revealed that most kids who attend public schools have fifteen minutes or less to eat. Also, many schools are requiring parents who pack a lunch for their children to do so in an eco-friendly way. Because quick cleanup and recyclable options are becoming more of a necessity when it comes to packed lunches, there are several … [Read more...]
Gemmies and Fright Factory Toy Review
I received these products for review purposes. All opinions are 100% mine alone. Your experience may differ.Are you Looking for an affordable yet entertaining gift for your kids for Christmas? If you are a thrifty mama like me then, Yes! We were all so excited to open these boxes of affordable toys from Tech 4 Kids and dig right in!First up is Gemmies. Once I had it all set up I just couldn't wait to make some beautiful creations. The set up process is quick and easy, Recommended for … [Read more...]
TUNG Brush Review
TUNG Brush I received the TUNG Brush in exchange for this post, however all opinions are 100% my own.Have you ever been frustrated by the smell of your breath, even AFTER brushing? Unfortunately, this is because your tongue has bacteria all over it! This bacteria can cause bad breath, even if you brush your teeth twice a day. Once I learned about how dirty tongues really are I was excited to get the TUNG brush to review! As soon as we got it in the mail, my son and I ran to the bathroom to … [Read more...]
How I Save Time, Stress and Money
Thanks to Healthtex for sponsoring this post. All opinions are my own. Raise your hand if you like shopping. You can't see me but I'm not raising my hand - I'm not a huge fan of shopping, especially when I have kids with me. When I do go shopping (with or without kids) I try to get it done as quickly as possible. For this reason I like to stick with stores that can provide for my family's many needs at once. Walmart is one of the most popular places we shop that helps me save time, stress and … [Read more...]
Ultimate Hasbro Holiday Toy Guide
I love being apart of the #PlayLikeHasbro team because I get awesome perks like trying out some of their newest and best toys! If you are still shopping or looking for great ideas for the little ones in your life, here are some of my suggestions in the Ultimate Hasbro Holiday Toy Guide.The Doh Vinci Spotlight Spin Studio is what my artistic 10 year old daughter is most excited about. We became familiar with Doh Vinco last year when we went to Florida for Family Forward conference. Doh Vinci … [Read more...]
Family Dance Party with Just Dance: Disney Party 2
If you have ever asked a child to do some chores you have probably heard the whining that tends to commence with the request. At our house we use Saturdays as our "chore day". The kids still have to clean their rooms, do the dishes, help with laundry and other smaller tasks through the week but on Saturday everything must get done. This often results in a lot of groans and whines.My husband and I try to make this cleaning process fun by putting on some music and making a dance party out of … [Read more...]
This Tablet is Epic
As a member of the LeapFrog Mom Squad I was sent this product for review purposes. All opinions are my own. Every child clamors and begs to use their parents tablet to play games and watch videos, but now you can give your kids the LeapFrog Epic Tablet as a safe and fun way for them to feel grown up without sacrificing your own device. LeapFrog brings another great toy to the forefront this year with this tablet that grows with your child.The LeapFrog Epic Tablet is a sturdy, durable and … [Read more...]
LeapFrog Toddler Toys
LeapFrog toddler toys give parents the tools they want to teach their younger children while still being fun toys. LeapFrog has been a standard in the industry of interactive educational play for years, and this year's hot Leapfrog toddler toys don't disappoint. The following toys are recommended for children ages 2-5.The Number Lovin Oven is a great toddler resource that helps with a multitude of those fine motor skills, while teaching your kids to recognize numbers. Kids love helping … [Read more...]
Top 10 Reason to Play Skylanders Superchargers Racing
This year the newest Skylanders game is Skylanders Superchargers Racing. My family always has so much fun playing the Skylanders games and this one is no exception. This games takes it to a whole new level by adding racing into the classic Skylander game. My son loves racing games and as soon as he saw the box he wanted to start playing. It was hard to get a picture of the box before he ripped it open.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8eyMn3gKO0UActivision sent us the Skyanders … [Read more...]
LeapFrog’s Word Whammer
As a LeapFrog Mom Ambassador, I was sent educational toys and materials to share as I see fit. All opinions are my own.As a child I struggled a little with reading. It wasn't my favorite activity so I tried to avoid it as I could. How I wish these amazing learning games that LeapFrog now has were around then. Luckily, my children are the recipients of such wonderful fun learning tools including this Word Whammer. What is a Word Whammer? It reminds me of a "Bop It" with its turning and … [Read more...]
Favorite Characters Leap to Life with LeapFrog
As a LeapFrog Mom Ambassador I received promotional items and educational material to share. All opinions are my own.Does any other mom out there get excited about learning activities for their kids? I’ve always been a bit of a nerd about learning and education. When I heard about the LeapPad Platinum Tablet I got very excited. I did a little research and got to try it for ourselves as a member of the LeapFrog Mom Squad and here’s what we loved about it.The screen is a great size which … [Read more...]
