Disclosure: I received a sample LeapPad Ultra as part of a review program. All opinions expressed are my own.So far I have been very impressed with the LeapPad Ultra. This is the first Leap Frog tablet we have ever owned so as a newbie the tablet was easy to set up. I got my kids profiles all set up and made and immediately blocked them from having the ability to purchase apps in the app store. This was a key feature for me and something I LOVE! No accidental purchases at our house! … [Read more...]
Helping Children Sleep Through Storybook Apps
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post written by on on behalf of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. All experiences and opinions are my own. Yours may differ. In our home one of the keys to successful sleeping in our children has been our nightly routine. As a family we read stories, reach scriptures, have family prayer and then head to the bathroom for teeth brushing and bed. All my kids LOVE books. This love began as babies and has grown as they have grown. Then I was … [Read more...]
Richard Petty Driving Experience Junior Ride Along – Kansas Speedway
Disclosure: My daughter received a free RPDE Jr. Ride Along ride to facilitate this review. All experiences and opinions are my own. Yours may differ. Richard Petty Driving Experience (RPDE), the worldwide leader in stock car drive and ride entertainment, announced today that its Junior Ride-Along program will now be available at its Kansas Speedway location in Kansas City, Kan. The Richard Petty Driving Experience is a unique entertainment experience. With the RPDE you can ride … [Read more...]
Sponsored: Move to the “Head” of the Class – Visit ExpertAdviceOnLice.com for Head Lice Resources
The below content is sponsored by Sanofi Pasteur’s Headfirst! Expert Advice on Lice campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting. I received a promotional item as a thank you for participating.Unfortunately, head lice are common in elementary schools – about one out of every 100 elementary school children becomes infested.Most parents would agree, the letter home informing of a head lice outbreak is not a welcome sight. The question of “What do I do?” is common. Knowing the facts … [Read more...]
Nuby Sea Scooper – It’s a Whale Pail
Disclaimer: As a Nuby Mommy Blogger I received free products to review. These experiences and opinions are my own. Yours my differ. I love being a Nuby Mommy Blogger! The toys and other items are so much fun and my kids love to help me with my blog by "testing" out all these fun things. Since I am a Nuby Mommy Blogger we have seen an increase of bath toys lately. I was so excited when the Nuby Sea Scooper arrived because I knew the fight to get the bath toys put away would be … [Read more...]
Thomas & Friends: Santa’s Little Engine
I know as we approach Halloween some of you might not be happy to see this, but hear me out! Making of a Mom is starting to think about the holidays with my 2013 Holiday Gift Guide. I am only trying to help you get ready for the holidays. This cute movie, Thomas & Friends: Santa's Little Engine would be a fun stocking stuffer or a gift and guess what? You can get it October 8 when it is out on DVD, Digital Download and Video on Demand.At our house we try to shop early and often … [Read more...]
Nuby Safari Chimes
Disclaimer: As part of the Nuby Mommy Blogger program I receive free Nuby products to review. The experience and opinions are my own. Yours may differ. Nuby provides so many great products for infants. I love the variety of toys they have and the variety of purposes they serve. Besides being fun to chew on, this adorable alligator Safari Chime is fun to look at with its bright colors, has a variety of textures and a lovely little chime. The noise volume of the chime is not very … [Read more...]
VTech’s Roll & Learn Activity Suitcase™ – Review & Giveaway
Disclaimer: I received a free sample product from Vtech for review purposes. All experience and opinions are my own. Yours may differ.My baby, being the third child, does not have a lot of things that are just his. Mostly everything has been a hand me down. So when asked if I would be interested in reviewing the Roll & Learn Activity Suitcase™ I said a big YES PLEASE! I know my baby doesn't care if he has new things, but I think it is fun for him to have a couple things to call his own … [Read more...]
Zylie & Friends: Meet Zylie
Disclaimer: I received a product sample for review purposes for my Holiday Gift Guide. All experiencer and opinions are my own. Yours may differ. I recently learned about Zylie & Friends toys. They are a relatively new company that is making their debut at FAO Shwartz and Toys R Us. These 18" animals are the stuffed animal version of American Girl Dolls. They are soft stuffed animals that include plastic joints for easier moving. Zylie is joined by her Panda Bear friend Shen … [Read more...]
Pleygo – Monthly Lego Subscription Plans
Disclaimer: I received a free 3 month subscription to Pleygo as part of the US Family Guides Blogger program. All experiences and opinions are my own. Yours may differ.Pleygo is a Net-Flix like service for Legos! Subscribe, rent, play, and exchange sets of LEGOs unlimited times per month. Shipping is always free both ways and sets are sanitized when returned. Pleygo offers a convenient, quick, and inexpensive solution that relieves clutter and saves space at home while saving … [Read more...]
Jake and the Neverland Pirates Coming to DVD in Never Land Rescue
Get ready mateys! Jake and the Neverland Pirates hits DVD value pack on November 19th! In "Jake and the Never Land Pirates: Never Land Rescue," Jake embarks on his most heroic mission ever as the magic of Never Land begins to disappear just as the ancient Forever Tree seems to be fading away. After a mysterious figure known as "The Guardian" arrives to explain that only the pirate who truly believes in himself can save Never Land from vanishing completely, Jake must break off from … [Read more...]
My $200 Peace of Mind
We have had colds going around and around our house for a couple weeks. As when anyone in this house gets sick they get a lecture about germs, washing hands, how long and how often to do it, the best way to cough, blowing noses, and anything else sick related. I also tell them to stay away from the baby! It is so sad when babies get sick because they are extra miserable. Since they can't have medicine to help them feel better you have to find other way to comfort them and help them to … [Read more...]
How to Keep Your Child’s Lunch Organized
Disclaimer: I received the following product free for review and advertising purposes. All opinions are my own. Yours may differ. School is starting this week for my daughter so it was the perfect time to receive this innovative LunchBlox from Rubbermaid. This awesome product features a Blue Ice tray and 3 different sized containers that snap into the tray and each other! Look at how amazing this is! I put the Blue Ice tray in my freezer over night and pulled it … [Read more...]
Most Huggable Moments Giveaway
In this Super-Dee-Duper collection of the most huggable moments, Barney brings preschoolers on journeys big and small and reminds everyone that they’re special just the way they are! Barney shows Ryan that he doesn’t need to pretend to be someone else to be popular, and teaches Myra that her name isn’t the only thing that makes her unique. He helps Baby Bop discover meaningful ways to be a good friend, and BJ and Riff give new meaning to the word teamwork. Come along for the most … [Read more...]
Nuby Easy Grip 3 Stage Feeding System
Disclaimer: As a Nuby Mommy Blogger I received product for review. These are my opinions and experiences, yours may differ. The reason I picked the Easy-Grip 3 Stage Feeding System to review is because my baby is venturing into the world of food. Every once in a while we give him a bottle. He is very picky about his bottles and will only take a select few. He is new to sippy cups though, so this Nuby sippy cup as part of the 3 stages is his first one. He LOVES it! He thinks it … [Read more...]
