My kids are big fans of trains, especially Chugginton. We have some movies and the app and now we are adding to our collection with Chuggineers Ready to Build. In this special collection of hard-working adventures – including the “We are the Chuggineers” music video! – Brewster joins Chuggineers Zack, Fletch and Tyne to build tracks, bridges and tunnels, make repairs, haul heavy loads and more! Featuring new wagons and machines, including the massive yellow Mega Chug Crane, and new friends … [Read more...]
50 Road Trip Games by Deckopedia
I received a free product sample for review purposes. All opinions are my own.When I am planning for trip I look for activities that can occupy my kids, but don't take up too much space. Enter Deckopedia. This awesome company provides decks of cards of many categories and they don't take up too much room.I received the 50 Road Trip Games deck. This deck consists of cards that give the details and rules of each game. It tell you how old the game is for, how many people are required … [Read more...]
Kmart’s Fab 15 Holiday Toy List
I received free product samples for include in my Holiday Gift Guide. All experiences and opinions are my own.Kmart has announced their hot holiday toy list in the form of the Fab 15 toy list! A lot of the hot toys on this list are exclusive to Kmart so definitely head there to get your holiday shopping done!I was lucky enough to work with Kmart on their Fab 15 list promotion this year. Here are the hot toys they sent me and then I'll tell you about some of the other toys on the … [Read more...]
Stocking Stuffer – My Magical Mermaid
I know different people have different stocking traditions. Our traditions involve an orange in the toe of the stocking, lots of candy and some fun gifts. The presents in our stockings are usually things my kids will need with other gifts like batteries or toy accessories. I also like to wrap little toys as well.The My Magical Mermaid doll is the perfect stocking stuffer. This cute doll is about 6 inches tall and does some really fun things.With the latest aquatic and … [Read more...]
Stocking Stuffers – Elmer’s Early Learners
It's obvious that I'm starting to think about holiday gifts. Elmer's thought it would be fun to feature some of their Early Learners products on my site as great stocking stuffer ideas and I totally agree. These Elmer's product are specifically designed for young children.These glue products are so perfect for my Kindergarten son who is struggling with his pencil grip. With their triangular body to help enforce proper pencil grip I see a lot of fun craft projects in his future using the … [Read more...]
Kiwi Crate – A Creatively Fun Gift
I am excited to be working with Kiwi Crate on my Holiday Gift Guide. All opinions are 100% my own.When it comes to gift giving I prefer to give my kids things that offer an experience. Toys are fun but it seems the enjoyment is short-lived. If I give my kids an experience then there are memories built, often times fun for the whole family and a better value all around.Kiwi Crate is a fabulous subscription service that offers "crates" of crafts and fun for kids of various ages. My … [Read more...]
I See Me! Personalized Gifts
Disclosure: I'm very happy to partner with I See Me! for my Holiday Gift Guide. All opinions are 100% my own. This unique gift is brought especially to you by our friends at internationally award-winning publisher Chronicle Books.There is something very magical about personalized books. When you think of a book, you assume it has been mass-produced and there are thousands of copies floating around the world. With personalized books, and even personalized gifts, they are unique. There is … [Read more...]
Trunki – Fun and Unique Items for Kids
I'm excited to partner with Trunki on my Holiday Gift Guide. All opinions are my own.I LOVE getting my children items that are fun and useful. This morning was like Christmas in October when I told my children to gather in the play room and I brought in an armful of goodies from Trunki. The kids were so excited to check out the colorful assortment of items I place in the room.Trunki send me a Toy Box, a Paddlepak and a Yondi - kids travel pillow. Toy Box Trunki makes the coolest toy … [Read more...]
Make Your Gifts Personal – Zoey’s Attic
I'm so excited to be teaming up with Zoey's Attic for a second year to be featured in my Holiday Gift Guide. All opinions are 100% my own.Last year I was lucky enough to work with Zoey's Attic Personalized Gifts on my Holiday Gift Guide and received two adorable Trick or Treat bags for my older two kids. Last year my baby wasn't old enough to participate in the fun that is Trick or Treating. This year he is ready for the action and so once again, I turned to Zoey's Attic and their … [Read more...]
Great Books for Your Little Reader
My daughter is in third grade and is a little bookworm. She loves to read. This is great and I'm so happy to loves to read and is developing a great habit of reading whenever she can. For school she has to read several books every month so I am always on the look out to get her new books. I'm really excited to introduce her to Princess Cupcake Jones and her adventures. Cupcake Jones is a modern day Princess who loves her tutu, playing with her toys, and most of all creating a … [Read more...]
101 Animal Puzzles – Perfect App Spanning Many Ages
Thanks to Little Clever for sponsoring this information in my Holiday Gift Guide. All opinions are 100% my own.My family has too many devices in our home. On those devices are tons of apps that are meant to help educate, offer fun and a challenge for my kids. While we do try to limit their screen time, I am also a big fan of apps that serve a purpose. 101 Animal Puzzles from Little Clever is my new favorite app for my family (available in the Apple App Store, Amazon App Store and Google … [Read more...]
Operation ResCUTE
Do you have an animal lover in your household? If so, Operation ResCUTE would be the perfect gift this holiday season.Operation ResCUTE is a non-profit organization meant to educate and encourage families to adopt there pets from shelters. The Humane Society estimates that animal shelters care for six-to-eight million dog and cats every year in the United States. Each year, an estimated 2.7 million of these healthy shelter pets never get adopted. Only 30 percent of pets in households come … [Read more...]
Fun Ways to ‘Teach My Toddler’
Teach My has partnered with Making of a Mom in the 2014 Holiday Gift Guide. Regardless of compensation all opinions are 100% my own.You've heard the phrase "Kids are like sponges" right? Well it's true. My toddler who is 21 months old is walking proof of that. He loves learning. He loves doing any activity that will help him learn his numbers, shapes, colors or alphabet. Back when he was a little baby, he and I would play with the Teach My Baby Learning Kit. Now he has graduated to … [Read more...]
Eat Healthy and Stay Fit with Fun Children’s Books
I'm already thinking about Christmas gifts for my kids. My son is in Kindergarten and so his world is filled with the Alphabet. These children's books are the perfect gift for him! On top of having all the alphabet it teaches children about healthy foods and different ideas for keeping fit in a fun way. These books (and calendar, perfect for MOM!) are a fun way to get my son reading and all of eating healthier and being active!The calendar is really great because it includes stickers in … [Read more...]
Seagate Wireless Plus – Review
Disclosure: I received a free product sample for review in my Holiday Gift Guide. All experiences and opinions are my own. Yours may differ.Tablets and smartphones are pretty amazing with all they can do but are limited on space, so you can only bring a handful of your movies, music and pictures with you. The Seagate Wireless Plus is a battery powered wireless hard drive for you tablet or smartphone that fits in the palm of you hand. The Wireless Plus has 1TB (terabyte) of storage space, … [Read more...]
