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If you have a little girl in your life, then you know what it’s like to have a little diva in training. Kambry loves, and I say that lightly, loves to dress up. The child changes her clothes more times in a night than I can count. Yes, even during the night she changes her [...]
Those that have kids know that it takes a lot to keep your floors clean. Not everyone likes to spend a lot of money on cleaners to keep our floors clean. What if I told you that there was a spray mop that you could make and use your own cleaner in it? Talk about [...]
My kids seem to get bored with some toys more quickly than they used to. Maybe it’s because they are getting older so their attention span seems to run around like a roller coaster. We had a chance to check out two play sets from Mattel’s Action Links area of toys and I have to [...]
Do you ever wake up and wonder how your day is going to go? I had so many issues this summer from buying a new Jeep, breaking down in it and getting rid of it. My heart and soul wakes up every day to take care of my kids, my family and myself. How can [...]
For the last few weeks, hubby and I have had the opportunity to check out the new Apple iPhone 4. Why did both of us have one? We got to try out FaceTime and this post will tell you two peoples’ thoughts on what I think is the best invention ever; one that is in [...]
Do you have a future rock star in your house? We do, but I can say that we are not about to rush out and buy our 5 year old a guitar. Think of the expense and I really doubt any 5 year old would be responsible enough to take care of such an expensive [...]
When Tucker was just before 3 years old, I bought him the original Leapster and I cannot tell you how much he has played, laughed and learned with this device! Last month, we received a top secret gaming system that my 5 year old is madly in love with; the new LeapFrog Leapster Explorer that [...]
In April, I posted about a director’s chair from Guidecraft. Tucker still loves and uses this chair on a daily basis! Well, I am here today to tell you about another chair, that is perfect for boy or girl from Guidecraft. This is a gorgeous, very well made and handpainted Cubs rocker. Officially licensed Major [...]
I love movies. I love pictures. I take a lot of both, but what do we do with all these previous memories that we take? Most of the time, they just sit on our computer, hard drive or memory card, right? What if you could make movies so easy with your pictures and videos and [...]
When it comes to teaching my kids new things, I love it when I am able to teach them, but still allow them plenty of room to still have fun. I am so excited to share with you a product that we have been able to review far before the product is out to purchase: [...]
I travel a lot. This ranges from bloggy travels for events and conferences, to family travels across the state or across the country. When I fly, I have noticed all the luggage looks similar, so when my bag is coming across the luggage belt at the airport, I have to look closely at each bag [...]
Kambry loves baby dolls, but I have to say that she has a baby that she will not put down, will not leave at home when we venture out and one dolly that she has to have with her at all times, regardless of the time of day! Your little girl will love caring for [...]
Tucker will be 5 in July and there’s one thing that he loved as a baby and still loves as a toddler: Baby Einstein. As a parent, I loved watching him watch and interact with the shows. Kambry is mesmerized by Baby Einstein as well. Since I received my iPod touch, I have been download [...]
With summer just around the corner, we are doing more things outside and we are in the process of making a play area for the kids so that we can have more family time in our back yard for playing, grilling out and simply hanging out with each other. We have a pretty large deck [...]
Mother’s Day is literally just around the corner. What are you going to get mom, grandma, step-mom, or that mother figure in your life? I, myself, love personalized things because they hold so much meaning. Things Remembered is here to help you with that perfect gift, no matter what your budget is! We had the [...]
Do you know what is in your fridge? I peeked in mine last week and was a bit on the scared side. After looking in my fridge, it made me realize what my family was eating, and was not eating right. When making simple changes to improve your diet there’s no better place to start [...]
Tucker is a huge sports fan; just like his daddy! He loves football, soccer, and especially baseball; go Cubs! In our living room, the kids each have their ‘spot’ that they have to sit in and watch a movie or sit and play. They have it this way so they won’t fight over who has [...]
Are you looking for a Father’s Day gift for dad, grandpa or dad to be? What about graduation? It’s just a couple of months away! I have the perfect gift idea ever! For Grads: VTech IS9181: Whether it’s for listening to stations around the globe or to tune it to stations from back home, the [...]
No matter where I go, I always have a digital camera with me. Who knows when I will see something that needs to be captured or who knows when you will need a camera! I had the recent opportunity to check out the GE E1250TW digital camera. I had no idea GE made cameras! I [...]
When you have leftovers, what do you usually do? Put them in storage containers and before you know it – it is next week and you forgot about them and they go to waste… right? I will not deny that we have been guilty of that. I have been trying to freeze any leftovers or [...]
If you know me, you know that I have to be organized; sometimes too organized to find my own stuff. Right now, after the holiday chaos, I am on a mega mission to get and STAY organized. I think anyone can relate to that; man, woman, teenager, mom, dad – anyone. What if you had [...]
For those that have read about our home, we own a 2 story 1900 home. The storage is a bit.. uh.. lacking. I have made the best of the storage space that we have. My most important area in my home, is the kitchen. We do not have that much cabinet space and when our [...]
I grew up in a home where my dad was deeply in to photography. He had an eye that truly made anyone’s heart skip a beat. With that said, I do feel that I caught that photography bug. I think I have always had the same eye as he had. It was in 2005, after [...]
Growing up, my ultimate favorite game was Super Mario Brothers. Who isnt aware of this game? I think everyone knows who these fun characters are and if you don’t, you will because this holiday season, this is the hottest game in our home! Product Details Developers at Nintendo have dreamed of creating a simultaneous multiplayer [...]
I will never forget when Tickle Me Elmo came out, and then there was TMX (Tickle Me Elmo Ten) that was released. I was one of the lucky ones to be at Walmart just as they were bringing out the pallet of new toys for the holidays, so I was able to get one for [...]
Kambry loves dolls. What little girl doesn’t love dolls? I remember, as a kid, one of my favorite dolls was a rag doll. Remember Raggedy Ann? She was one, along with a doll that my grandmother gave me when I was little. I loved everything about her! I am excited that Kambry will have the [...]
Product Information Just like in the Go Diego Go! show, this Rescue Pack transforms to help Diego on his rescues to save animals in need.. With the press of a button, the backpack instantly transforms from the Rescue Pack character to kids’ very own rescue station. They’ll learn the location of the next mission from [...]
Last month, I posted about the Kitchen Helper from Pretend Play Kitchen Shop. If this fantastic tool wasn’t the best that we have ever had in our home, it gets better! Not only does Pretend Play Kitchen Shop have the Kitchen Helper, they also have the most adorable Pretend Kitchens and accessories out there. We [...]
When it comes to the foods my kids eat, I am better (now) at looking at the labels and making sure that my kids are getting all the nutritional needs that their growing bodies need. Did you know that the statistics show that an average of 9 out of 10 kids lack enough fiber in [...]
Pretend play has to be my favorite.. err… my kids’ favorite thing to do. Who doesn’t love pulling your play shopping cart up to a pretend store and going shopping? You can probably guess that I have done this a lot and, well, you are right! When you have a product as adorable as the [...]
I have always been an iPod lover, but more so in the last couple of years. Technology amazes me and the things that Apple has come up with to improve the iPod nano simply amazes me! Just a couple of months ago, there was a new iPod nano that was released and I am excited [...]
In our home, we have a cat, messy two kids and a messy hubby. Mommy is clean. For the last couple of weeks, we have been trying out the new Oreck Halo. What is this? The New Oreck Halo Vacuum Cleaner uses UV-C light to kill many of the germs that could be on your [...]
The holiday season is sneaking up on us, already! I have already begun our holiday shopping. There is one thing that I have been keeping my eye out for when shopping, and that’s to buy gifts that the kids, our family & friends will like & can use, but also I am looking for things [...]
Earlier this month, I posted my excitement for opening a box from Pretend Play Kitchen Shop that included the Gudecraft Wood Kitchen Helper. Why was I excited right off the bat? Well, its because I was expecting a ton of pieces to be in the box and a good hour to put it together, but [...]
I am all about my kids, well any child, having fun with pretend play. We received the For more information and other fab products for your home and pretend play, visit www.step2.com Mommy Goggles Review Policy: The featured product for this review was provided to me, at no cost, by the manufacturer or representing PR [...]
We live in an older home where our pipes aren’t the best. We pretty much do anything we can to avoid drinking tap water. I drink a lot of water. A lot! We all do really. With our cold weather we have been making a lot of hot chocolate and I drink Chai. With this, [...]
I have expressed over and over and over how much we love our Frigidaire Gallery Fridge. I cannot tell you what a lifesaver this has been to our family, our home and our schedules. Before, we were not able to buy in bulk. Now we can. Before, we were only able to buy just a [...]
I have asthma. Hubby has allergies and the kids are sensitive to just about everything. When it comes to my floors being clean, there is a brand that I have trusted for over a year now: Dyson. I am excited to share with you a Limited Edition Dyson DC25 that was just released and I [...]
Last month, I posted about a contest that Thermos was hosting a contest about Motherhood. Well, I had a chance to work with Thermos and check out their new Foogo Phases stainless steel drinkware. After trying these out, we are in love! What are Thermos Foogo Phases? Thermos® Foogo ® Phases™ stainless steel drinkware features [...]
I grew up playing with and making Shrinky Dinks. Loved them as a kid and love them as an adult. I am so excited to be able to share this fun experience with my kids. We had a chance to check out some fun new Halloween Shrinky Dinks. If you have not seen these or [...]
We live in an old home. With this comes old pipes and .. well, we don’t like to drink our water due to it really needing to be filtered. We were given the chance to try out Homedic’s new Restore Water Purification System. What is Restore? A new state-of-the art and innovative in-home water purification [...]
If there is a toy out there that I love my kids playing with, it is something that has been around since I was a kid: Play-Doh. I will admit that I am 33 and I STILL play Play-Doh, with the kids and even when they aren’t looking. Not only is it fun for all [...]
We have already started to think about Christmas and what gifts we are going to get friends and family. I get tired of the same old gift every year. I am really excited to introduce a company to you that has so many fun and different gift idea for just about anyone in your life, [...]
The kids love and look forward to bath time. We tried a few different kinds of bubble bath, and I can tell you that the one that we buy over and over is Lander Kids Bubble Bath. I cannot tell you how many years we have used Lander and we love it! LANDER Kids Bubble [...]
With my increased love for cooking & baking, I really want the kids to be able to come and help in the kitchen more. Why? Letting the kids in the kitchen really helps with their learning and also to help teach them chores and helps them learn things from baking, helping mom with dishes and [...]
Recently I was turned on to a product that is a lot of fun and makes a nice variety of food, drinks, sauces and so much more. With the Ninja Master Prep, the possibilities are endless! Once the box arrived, it was so easy to get started. Seirously, I unboxed, unwrapped, plugged in and was [...]
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