February 2010

Monster Factory Review & Giveaway

By on February 28, 2010

“Monsters are scary!” That is Teagan’s sentiment towards Monsters. But I assured her that not all monsters are scary. Some of them are humorous, curious, kooky and have feelings just like you and me. The guys and gals at Monster Factory have created cool character plush monsters. Don’t judge a book by its cover. Just [...]

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Plush With a Purpose Part 5: Aminals

By on February 24, 2010

Welcome to the final part of our ”Plush With A Purpose” roundup: AMINALS! I love kid’s drawings. They’re genuine, funny, inspiring, and an insightful look into a kid’s perception of the world. I love to display Teagan’s drawings. Each drawing or painting has it’s own story which Teagan proudly tells. Children’s artistic expression is the [...]

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Tech Tuesday: PicPocket Books Review & Giveaway

By on February 23, 2010

My husband and I recently purchased iPhones and they fascinate Teagan. We were surprised to find her mastering the unlock feature! It is important to embrace innovative technology but we believe in moderation, especially for our child. It seems that everyone is drawn to any kind of media featuring a screen. PicPocket Books contacted us [...]

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Adorable Kinders 'Sierra' Winner!

By on February 23, 2010

Congratulations Ale O! Ale O is the winner of the Adorable Kinders Sierra rag doll! Ale O. please check your email. You have 48 hours to confirm your win. Thanks to everyone who participated and thank you to Adorable Kinders for the review/giveaway opportunity! Random #128

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hopeNdew Review & Giveaway

By on February 20, 2010

Yes, thatsITmommy loves hand made products! We were excited when Pola from hopeNdew contacted us about Plush February. hopeNdew is a one-woman shop that makes Amigurumi cup cakes! Amigurumi is the Japanese art of knitting or crocheting small stuffed animals and anthropomorphic creatures. Her character cupcakes are the smallest plushies featured this month. But they’re [...]

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Plush With A Purpose Part 4: Kimochis

By on February 20, 2010

Welcome to the fourth part of our ”Plush With A Purpose” roundup: Feelings, Nothing More Than Feelings Is your child going through the terrible twos or threes? It’s tough when children do not know how to explain themselves and haven’t learned to communicate effectively.  There’s so much going on in a young child’s mind. Emotions [...]

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Ficklets Review & Giveaway

By on February 18, 2010

I’m constantly scouring the web for unique products for kids. I happened to find Ficklets on Twitter. Ficklets are fun eye wear charm huggers for kids. Ros Guerrero, mom and creator of Ficklets, wanted to offer fashionable and variety to spruce up ordinary eyeglass frames for kids. Her daughter, Gem, who has special needs, is [...]

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Q&A: Photographer Valerie Tabor Smith

By on February 17, 2010

Welcome to our first Q&A with children’s photographer Valerie Tabor Smith. This section will contain interviews of parents who are involved in children’s entertainment, be it music, TV, film, publishing, photography, internet and more. We’ll also be highlighting parents who make a difference in their communities by focusing on their special talents plus how they [...]

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Kauzbot Winner!

By on February 17, 2010

Congratulations Cait! Cait is the winner of the Kaprice Kauzbot! Cait please check your email. You have 48 hours to confirm your win. Thanks to everyone who participated and a special thanks to Kauzbot for the fantastic giveaway! Random #49.

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Plush With A Purpose Part 3: Cloub B

By on February 15, 2010

Welcome to the third part of our ”Plush With A Purpose” roundup: Catch some Zzzzzzzzzzzz… Cloud B is a company based in Southern California that makes toys to help comfort your child at bedtime. Their goal is to help children sleep safer and easier. My hubbie and I were definitely sleep deprived the first few [...]

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