Month: September 2015

The Moodsters Giveaway

The Moodsters Giveaway

Please read my full review here

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Thank you for stopping by the Fall Fun giveaway hop hosted by The Anti-June Cleaver and Our Piece of Earth.

Enter to win the Cook 'n Store™ Kitchen in the #FallFun Giveaway Hop

We have teamed up with an amazing group of bloggers to bring you a varietY of prizes to make your fall fun! After you have entered a giveaway visit the linky at the bottom of each post to visit the other blogs for more great prizes. There is also a dual grand prize for this event for the kiddos sponsored by Little Tikes.

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The Moodsters Giveaway

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Little Adventures Halloween 2015 Giveaway

Little Adventures Halloween 2015 Giveaway

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Welcome to the SPOOKtacular Giveaway Hop

Spooktacular Halloween Hop 2015

With Halloween being only a few shorts weeks away, we decided that a Hop to help you get ready was in order! This event will run from October 1 through October 15, that gives you enough time to hop on down the list and enter all the SPOOKtacular Giveaways for your GHOULS and GOBLINS! Each blogger is giving away prizes valued $15 or more.

Little Adventures Halloween Giveaway

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Goodies for your BooooBies Giveaway

     Welcome to the October Breastfeeding Giveaway!

Here in the Northwest leaves are falling, the weather is becoming crisp and apple cider and pumpkins are everywhere. We’re looking forward to Halloween and the upcoming Holidays. This Fall Breastfeeding Giveaway has some fantastic items, Goodies for your BooooooBies!! Let’s face it, these girls work hard year round; They’re on call 24/7 and ready to go at moment’s notice. Weather you nurse straight from the tap, pump milk or a combination, your little one thanks you for providing the best! I’m thrilled to promote this fantastic giveaway where one winner will receive some fantastic supplies to pamper this hard working team of liquid gold producers.

Here are the details:

Giveaway Items: One lucky winner will receive a Melinda G Tee-Shirt Soft Cup Nursing Bra, Latch Pal and Hot/Cold Compress from Happy Fig and wonderful Nipple Soother from Balm Baby! Thanks for stopping by and good luck! This is opened to the US and Canada!

October Breastfeeding Giveaway; Goodies For Your BooooooBies

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The Moodsters Review

The Moodsters Review

“We Do What We Do Because We Care About You!”

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About The Moodsters

The Moodsters were created by Denise Daniels, who’s workbooks have already reached over 15 million children. She has appeared on shows like Oprah and The Today Show. She created The Moodsters to help children recognize and understand their feelings. They help teach children that there are no right or wrong emotions, all emotions are okay to have.

To see the parents guide click here (great tool for helping your child learn more about their emotions and how to handle them).

The 5 Moodsters are:

cosHAPPY Coz, the lead detective of The Moodsters, approaches life with an optimistic, can-do attitude—Coz shows kids the good things that can happen if you’re willing to give it a try. When Coz is super-duper happy (which is often), bubbles float out of his ears—and he may even break into his joyful Happy Dance!

 

 

 

char-razzyRazzy is a little red dynamo with an ANGRY streak—yes, it’s okay for girls to get angry!—and she’s determined to crack every case.
Razzy uses her Moodster Meter to take her friends’ mood temperature, and she’s discovered that when she’s feeling mad, counting to 10 helps in any number of ways!

 

 

 

char-quiglyQuigly is the Moodster who’s AFRAID of most everything, even his own shadow or silly, made-up creatures like “two-headed hippos with carrots for teeth that wear striped socks and hide in the treehouse.” Quigly shows that even big boys get scared—luckily, his Moodster friends are there to help show him how to be brave.

 

 

 

char-lollyLolly is the sweet, pink Moodster who’s full of LOVE for every creature, big or small. This girly girl is also strong—she’s ready to get
her hands dirty, lend a listening ear, and or provide a snuggle to anyone who needs it (like sniffly Snorf or frightened Quigly). Lolly rallies the team and comes up with creative solutions for every challenge.

 

 

 

char-snorfEveryone feels SAD sometimes—especially Snorf. Whenever Snorf is feeling blue, he turns to his never-ending hankie, the support of his friends, and a big brave, healthy cry to feel better again. Fortunately, his enormous blue ears can act as windshield wipers to wipe the tears away!

 

 

 

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Moodster Mirror & Book

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The Moodster Mirror is a fun an helpful tool that allows my children to see what their emotions look like. Pressing the button will cause one of the 5 Moodsters to say a line about their name and their emotion. My kids then look at themselves in the mirror and practice making that emotion. Then I tell them to show me a face and I can try to guess their emotion. I love this tool because by recognizing the facial expressions that accompany an emotion my kids can learn empathy and how to help and understand each other based on their emotions.

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Feeling Flashlight & Book

Moodsters - Flashlight

This Feelings Flashlight is fun because in it’s basic functionality, it’s a flashlight! My kids are so in love with any type of flashlight. It helps bring security at night, as well as fun! You can use your fingers and move the blue dial to change the settings which allow a different character to talk at each stop. My 3 year old has a hard time moving the dial, as its a finer motor skill ability. I help her move it and know that by the time she hits 4, she should be able to move the dial on her own.

 

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Moodster Meter & Book

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The Moodsters Meter is a perfect tool for those children who cannot verbalize how they are feeling. By simply sliding their finger along the meter, moving the arrow up or down, they can show their adult how they are feeling. At each of the 5 options you are able to press a button while will make the meter talk about that particular emotion. This is a great cause and effect toy for younger children as well.

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Win The Moodsters

Now that you have read about how great The Moodsters products are, you have the chance to win all 3 of them!!

Click here to enter to win.

Runs 10/1/15-10/14/15 – Open to US & Canada

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Teach My Baby Review

Teach My Baby Review

With the holiday season approaching we often wonder what to get the small children in our lives. Houses are cluttered with toys. Clothing is hard because they grow of it so quickly. The one gift that never fails is the gift of knowledge. I honestly think Teach My products the best educational item you can buy for the child in your life. They have 3 levels, baby, toddler and preschooler. This review will focus on the Baby Deluxe Kit.

Teach My Baby Deluxe Kit (6+ months)

The Deluxe Kit Contains:

  • Teach My Baby First Words Learning Set
  • Teach My Baby First Numbers Learning Set
  • Teach My Baby Self Learning Set
  • Teach My Baby Sounds & Touch Learning Set

Features:

  • 12 One Piece Puzzles
  • 6 Two Piece Puzzles
  • 6 Touch and Feel Flashcards
  • 6 Mirrored Flashcards
  • 6 Mirrored Nesting Blocks
  • 5 Finger Puppets
  • 4 Board Books
  • 1 Double-Sided Storyboard
  • Teaching Guide
  • Storage case

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Mama’s Experience

My son is 18 months. He is not officially verbally delayed, but he is on the borderline of being officially delayed. Having an older sister who always talks for him, he never gives it a go and tries to talk. He gets lazy I feel. He doesn’t push himself to try to talk. I was very excited to try to use this program with him. Anything to help engage him and learn at least what the his basic words are is going to be a win in my book.

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This kit is jammed packed with fun teaching tools. I am not a teacher. I am a parent. I know how to talk and help my child and how to relate to him. I can use the books, puppets, cards, blocks and puzzles in this kit to his benefit. I know that he prefers to point at each picture at his own pace. When he points to a new picture I know that means he is ready for me to tell him what it is. If I go too fast or too slow then he looses interest or gets upset. Reading your child and paying attention to their cues will make this kit not only fun but also fruitful.

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My son, like many other children, loves blocks. The key feature that makes these blocks special is the mirror on each one. The blocks focus on facial features. You can point and show them your nose/ear/hair, then point to their nose/ear/hair and then show in in the mirror what their nose/ear/hair looks like. This helps in a way I never thought of. I can point to my face and their face, but until they do it for themselves and see themselves in the mirror its like another part of the brain clicks. He gets it. While he still cannot say the word ‘mouth’, now my son is slowly starting to remember where his mouth is and can occasionally point to it. These blocks are so great.

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The touch and feel flashcards are another super special tool in this kit. Babies love the touch and feel books. They are engaged in the book. By drawling a child’s interest into touching the card and really focusing on the image they are using more then just the sense of vision like most flash cards. This engages them to focus in and really look at what they are touching. Everyone learns in different ways. Some by sounds, others by touch, some by all forms of their senses. I think having touch and feel flashcards is a brilliant idea.

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This is a wonderful gift for this 2015 holiday season. You can pick one up at your local Toys R Us or WalMart!

Little Adventures Halloween 2015

Little Adventures Halloween 2015

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With Halloween quickly approaching we are all trying to figure out what our kids want to be. My daughter, like a ton of other kids out there, keeps telling me that she wants to be a princess for Halloween. I knew exactly where she would be getting her princess dress from…Little Adventures!

Little Adventures is your go-to online dress up store. They carry a huge variety of princess dresses, fairy costumes, knights, superheros and more.  This fun company was started by 2 mothers who started sewing the costumes by hand and selling them at fairs. They have now grown into a huge player in the princess dress market and is a go-to brand for many celebrity moms. See my first article for more information.

Get 20% off orders with code FOX20 (active 9/27-10/12)

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Why Little Adventures?

Little Adventures features the top 3 qualities I look for in all dress up clothing

  1. Affordable
  2. Machine Washable
  3. Comfortable

They hit all 3 of these on the head! My daughter spills all over herself, like any respectable 3 year old should. I can easily toss her outfit into the washer and all the yogurt, pickle juice, peanut butter and whatever else may be on their from that days adventure. Her favorite part is that it is so comfortable. So many dress up clothes are itchy. Therefore, it might be a good idea to opt for comfy costumes like L from Death Note or similar oversized apparel rather than ones that are too tight here and too big there. Little Adventures uses high quality materials to manufacture their super cozy costumes. Lastly, my husbands favorite part is how affordable they are.

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Enter to Win!

Now you can enter to win a fun costume for yourself! Runs 10/1-10/15 US only

(1) person will win their choise of either the Arabian Princess Set or the Dragon Hero Set.

Arabian Princess set includes: (1) Arabian princess outfit & (1) crown

Dragon Hero set includes: (1) Dragon cape and sword & (1) black power vest

Giveaway runs 9/28-10/12

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Super Undies Giveaway

Super Undies Giveaway

When it comes to potty training, each and every kid brings a whole new experience.  You have to find something that works for your child.  There are several options out there for training pants…  You’re probably familiar with disposable training pants, but when they can cost up to $100 per month it’s nice to know what other options there are. Super Undies is here to save the day!  They offer several reusable cloth training pants styles to help you find something perfect for your little soon-to-be potty master.  Read Latched On Mom’s review of Super Undies Pull-on Training Pants to find out more!
And here is a giveaway!  One person will win a Super Undies Pull-on Potty Training Pants in their choice of color AND one Super Soaker Step-Up insert- a combined value of $22.95!  The winner will be emailed, announced here in the giveaway widget once closed and a shout out to the winner on Latched On Mom’s Facebook page will be made so make sure to sign in with the email address you check most often!  You will only have 48 hours to respond or another winner will be drawn.

To enter, just fill out the giveaway form below. Must be 18 years of age or older. Void where prohibited. Giveaway will run from 9/22/15-10/7/15. Open to US only. GOOD LUCK!!!
Super Undies Pull-on Training Pants and Super Soaker Insert
Latched On Mom and other participating bloggers did not receive compensation to promote this giveaway, however Latched On Mom was given a free product in exchange for a review. This post may contain affiliate links. This giveaway is in no way sponsored, endorsed or associated with Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest or any other social media. Prize fulfillment is the sponsor’s responsibilty. If you have any questions about this giveaway, or have a product you’d like for me to review, please email latchedonmom(at)gmail(dot)com.

Wild Dill Giveaway

     If you’re a parent, and have tried finding quality organic items, you know it can be challenging. I was shopping in a well known baby store and couldn’t find one clothing item organic or made in the USA. I asked customer service, who called the manager. He looked through an inventory book and eventually found a few “organic” toys made in China…that was the extent of their collection. Luckily we have the internet, and great shops like Wild Dill. Wild Dill is an online shop dedicated to natural, organic and responsibly sourced baby and children’s items. This Mom run and owned company offers many unique and attractive items for little ones. Read Mama Banana’s Adventures Organic Bunting Bag Review and learn more about the company. One lucky winner will take home a GC to this online shop! Check out the details below and thanks for stopping by.
$40 GC to Shop at Wild Dill USA/Canada ends 10/5

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$40 GC to Shop at Wild Dill USA/Canada ends 10/5

BALM! Baby Giveaway

BALM! Baby Giveaway

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Welcome to the FALLing For Giveaways Giveaway Hop, brought to you by The Hopping Bloggers!

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Each blogger participating in this hop has a giveaway with a prize value of at least $15 – and some are much more than that! Be sure to scroll down the whole list and enter them all – there is no limit to how many you can win! Good luck and have fun!

BALM! Baby Essentials Kit