Review

Family Game Night Review & Giveaway: Peaceable Kingdom’s “Feed the Wozzle” Game

By on January 31, 2012

  I already love Fridays since I get to take a break from meal planning to  make or order pizza for the family dinner.  Now we are introducing a new tradition — family game night. Feed the Wozzle,a  new game from Peaceable Kingdom targeting ages 3-6, was our first attempt at finding a game for [...]

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Review & Giveaway: Ella’s Kitchen

By on January 27, 2012

Being a busy working mom, having nutritious snacks that are convenient to take on-the-go are a priority for me. One of my favorite brands to pick up at our local Target is Ella’s Kitchen. Both my 4.5 and almost 2-year-old love them! I love that they are balanced in their fruit and vegetable make-up. I [...]

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Book Reviews & Giveaway: Love the Beastie and The Splendid Spotted Snake

By on January 26, 2012

The cold, snowy, gloomy weather has settled in here in the Northeast; the perfect time to hunker down on the couch in our nice, warm living room and curl up to a new book or two! The Splendid Spotted Snake By Betty Schwartz and Alexander Wilensky Workman Publishing; $13.95 Evelyn (3) and I first read [...]

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Review & Giveaway: Lovable Labels

By on January 25, 2012

Kids lose stuff; it’s the cardinal law of parenting, however frustrating and however many lectures on responsibility you can give. Who’s got time to sit down with every folder, backpack, pair of sneakers, sweatshirt, coat, hat, etc. and painstakingly write your child’s name in said item in permanent marker? Enter Lovable Labels. I loved them [...]

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Valentine’s Review & Giveaway: Sweet Storybooks by Joyce Wan

By on January 18, 2012

Seeking a beautiful keepsake Valentine’s gift for your little Cupcake that you can enjoy beyond February 14th? Check out two new children’s titles illustrated by artist Joyce Wan published by Cartwheel Books an imprint of Scholastic. “We Belong Together” is a small hard bound picture book that details great timeless couples, like peanut butter & [...]

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BeginAgain On The Go Art! Review & Giveaway

By on January 13, 2012

Art is a way of thinking. There’s no right or wrong. Art is a wonderful way for children to express themselves. I encourage my daughter to create on a daily basis. She loves to doodle just about anywhere, at home, in the car or at a restaurant. BeginAgain’s Artist On The Go! kit is the perfect [...]

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Review & Giveaway (closed): Kai Bean Clothing for Boys

By on January 8, 2012

Shopping for my daughter comes too easy for me. Where ever I go I seem to find something cute for her to wear, but my son is an entirely different matter.  So I was so happy to find a line of clothing for boys that excited me. Kai Bean Kids is a fashion forward boy’s [...]

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Review & Giveaway (closed): Flap Happy hat

By on January 7, 2012

I’m lucky. My daughter loves to wear hats. She looks great in them and she gets protection from all of this California sunshine! We were excited when Flap Happy asked us to review a hat. Flap Happy is an online store that offers The Original Flap Happy Hat as well as many other styles and [...]

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Style IT Book Review & Giveaway: “Bump It Up: Transform Your Pregnancy into the Ultimate Style Statement”

By on December 31, 2011

It may seem counterintuitive, but pregnancy is a time when you REALLY need some friendly, fashion inspiration. Rather than relying on Gap Maternity and Pea in the Pod, I found a really fun book by style and fashion trend journalist Amy Tara Koch called “Bump It Up.” As a mom/reporter, Amy delivers the expert advice [...]

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Wii Video Game Review & Giveaway (closed): Disney Universe

By on December 27, 2011

A video game that appeals to both kids and parents? Disney Universe does that! This is an entertaining action-packed game for beginning gamers and their families. The game feels like a mini virtual theme park that showcases different levels based on Disney and Pixar movies. 1-4 players suit up as one of their favorite characters [...]

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