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10
Oct
2015

Buildex Super Scoot Ride On Review

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Buildex Super Scoot Ride On Review

Who is Buildex

Buildex was created with future engineers in mind. These toys are made to be put together without any outside tools. The toys are put together using only the pieces provided and no outside items are required. By engaging your kids mind you help them develope problem solving skills, creative thinking and build self esteem. All of their toys are wooden and they only use non-toxic water paints to highlight the beauty of the wood while also keeping your family safe.

The Super Scoot Ride On Bike

Small, self scoot bikes are very hot right now. I have seen them popping up in my Facebook feeds, at the local toy stores, even on TV shows. I never paid too much attention to them until now. My son is a year and a half and is in total transportation obsession mode. He wants to constantly play with anything with wheels. I love the Buildex Super Scoot for several reasons:

It was super simple to put together (like easy enough to do myself while watching my 1.5 and 3 yr old play outside)
It is made with beautiful wood, keeping a natural, earthy look
The paint is assured to be non-toxic and water based
It is easy for my children to use

Some of the features of this bike include:

GridLock™ Building System – their patented GridLock™ construction system creates a one of a kind experience, they assemble safely and securely with no need for tools!

Real Suspension – The Grid-Lock™ system creates natural suspension which, in combination with functional steering, make for great challenge, learning and fun!

Safe™-Lock Building System – This new generation of toys encourages children to develop three dimensional thinking and an appreciation for construction, movement and design.

My favorite feature is the Safe-Lock. In order to get the piece attached to one another, they use a pull and snap feature which allows you to smoothly get the pieces together without a screw and screwdriver. When I saw this feature in real life I was amazed at how different and simple the concept was.

My son has a great time playing with his bike. He is too young to really get the concept of bicycle pedals. The coordination involved in petal bike is something he is still developing. Kids bike size is very important. This bike allows him to play bikes with his big sister in a way that he is able to control. This bike really builds confidence in young toddlers. Helping them build the base skills which will help him be able to ride a petal bike later in life.

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Open to US & Canada – Runs 10/14-10/31

09
Oct
2015

Bunnies By The Bay Review

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Bunnies By The Bay Review

About Bunnies By The Bay

Bunnies By The Bay is a division of Kids Preferred

Kids Preferred’s Mission

Kids Preferred is dedicated to creating superior quality, innovative soft toys and gifts for children of all ages using unique, playful designs that help instill a love of learning and create everlasting childhood memories.

Bunnies By The Bay was founded in 1986. Where were some tragic events that unexpectedly happened to one family which lead them on a journey from tragic loss to hopeful healing, which brought Bunnies By The Bay to life.

Red Thread Collection

Each time you purchase from our Red Thread collection, Bunnies By The Bay donates a portion of the proceeds from that sale to help support Half The Sky Foundation.

“We provide individual nurture and stimulation for babies, innovative preschools that encourage an early love of learning, personalized learning opportunities for older children, and loving – and most important, permanent – foster homes for children whose special needs will keep them from being adopted.” – HalfTheSky.org

To view the items which are part of the Red Thread Collection, please click here.

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Mama’s Experience

Stinkin Cute Bunsuit

This is a onesie but made to look like a tee shirt. I love how versatile it is and how it can go with so many different bottoms. Jeans, dress slacks, khakis, or solid colors. I do think they run large. My son is 18 months and can fit in the 6-12 month onesie. My son is crazy tiny and wears 9 month pants, but he typically wears a 12 month top.

I have washed and dried this outfit several times and it still looks new! I am so pleased that no pilling or wear is noticeable after a wash. I washed on warm with like colors and dried on mixed/cotton medium heat in the dryer. No shrinkage either, which is so important in clothing.

This onesie is available here for $35!

Pretty Friends Shirt and Pants

This Pretty Friends outfit is everyone a little girl would want to wear. Its pink, light blue and cozy! With tiny messages like ‘listen’, ‘be polite’ & ‘care’, it spreads the message the being pretty on the inside is what really matters. The pants are a light pink and really go with every outfit. They are a smooth soft pink that works with any pastel or dark primary top. With a light ruffle at the bottom of the legs to give it that extra feminine touch.

08
Oct
2015

A Touch of Dazzle Review

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A Touch of Dazzle Review

What is A Touch of Dazzle

Touch of Dazzle is a new jewelry company that specializes in hip new jeweler for children and women alike. Owner and created, Goldie, has been a fine artist for years. Working with the arts, the ability to create and mix colors, patterns and designs was a natural and organic ability. Goldie naturally started working with jewelry and things took off. Now she is making new designs all the time to keep up with each holiday and season. As a mother of 5 girls, little girl jewelry was an obvious choice. Having a 3 year old daughter who is currently obsessed with jewelry, I knew that Touch of Dazzle was going to be a great company.

What Do They Sell

Check out A Touch of Dazzle on Amazon. Available with Prime Amazon!

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Mama’s Experience

My first impression with A Touch of Dazzle was with their communication. I was so happy to get timely responses to my questions. They are kind, professional and very helpful. This is a key factor in where I purchase anything. If service and ownership is not strong then I typically take my business elsewhere.

I Love You To The Moon & Back – Floating Charm Locket Necklace

When I received my necklace I was instantly impressed with the packaging. It arrived in a beautiful blue box with a ribbon. It was packaged as a present and it made is 100% more special to receive. If you need a gift in a pinch for a friend or family member, you can knowingly order a gift from A Touch of Dazzle, have it sent directly to them, and not worry about gift wrapping it first.

The necklace I review was the Over The Moon style, and it is so pretty. The piece itself is tightly sealed, so when my 1 yr old may play or tug on it, I do not worry about the tiny pieces falling out. However, it is easy to open as an adult with developed motor skills 😉 If I wanted to add or remove stones, gems and pieces inside the locket, I am fully able to do so. The chain to the necklace it not flimsy, which any mother can appreciate. I hate getting a new necklace and my toddler can rip it in half instantly. That’s why I have to make sure all my jewellery, especially my prized John Atencio jewellery locked away and safe! I guess this lovely new necklace will have to join that club! Not that I suggest letting a child play with your necklace, but I know things like that happen without warning. I prefer a more smooth chain though, and this one is a big for texture which bothered my neck at times. Its a quality chain, I am not saying its a low quality by any means, I just personally prefer a smooth chain on my neck.

14K Gold Plated Kids Bracelet

This bracelet came in a small box, so I was instantly pleased that it truly was a children’s bracelet. So many times I get huge bracelets that are more for adults than for children when shopping for my 3 year old. I was so impressed by the high quality of this bracelet. It is something you would find in a large department store or even specialty jewelry store. The gold shines like the sun and is so smooth to the touch.

This bracelet features a safety clasp with is truly the best concept. My daughter is only 3 years old but that is small enough so that it cannot slide off her wrist, but large enough that I would bet it could fit an average child ages 3-8 without a problem. The safety clasp is the same as you would find on a luxury piece of jewelry from a designer. It is too difficult/complicated for my daughter to figure out, which mean she cannot take it off and loose it! I am SO happy about this.

I cannot say enough positive things about this bracelet. I honestly think it should be in every little girls stocking this Christmas.

07
Oct
2015

Unforgettaballs Review

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Unforgettaballs Review

What is Unforgettaballs?

One day, 20 years ago, Emily Wolfson, took an average white baseball and painted an American Flag on it as a gift to her husband. Once they saw the final result they knew that they had something here. An American classic, the baseball, made to be a unique and one-of-a-kind piece of art. Emily at that time was an architect and drawing in fine detail was a skill her mastered but also loved. Over the years Emily has made old and new ballparks, city landscapes, and family occasions for all types of baseball collectors.

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Mama’s Experience

When I first heard of Unforgettaballs I thought it was one of the coolest concepts I have heard of. You could get your favorite baseballs teams stadium painted onto a baseball. A one-of-a-kind creation. Then I saw the prices! They are very reasonably priced. The average baseball enthusiast can have a collection of these on their shelf. Its such a fun collectible that I could see buying these as gifts for the sports enthusiast in your life. Birthdays, Fathers Day, Mothers Day, Sweetest Day, Christmas…you get the idea. All you need now is a baseball bat to get with it…after all, you can’t play baseball without the bat! You can take a look at these leading bbcor baseball bats if you’re having trouble finding some.

The ball arrives in its own, beautiful and classic Unforgettaballs box. The design is slightly raised, just as the stitching in a true baseball. Super impressive packaging. You know a real treat is going to be inside.

Inside the box your baseball is delivered in a clear, durable plastic collectors box. This allows the ball to arrive in perfect condition. As I mentioned above, each ball is hand painted. To ensure that the paint doesn’t rub off during transit the ball has a small amount of bubble wrap inside the plastic case with the ball. I thought that was a very thoughtful addition to the packaging.

When you touch the ball itself you instantly can feel the texture of the paint. This just made me truly appreciate the high quality and personalized touch that each Unforgettaballs ball has.

Whether you have a die-hard baseball fan in your family, a sports enthusiast, the hard to shop for person on your holiday list, I sincerely think you should get an Unforgettaball for them, you will not regret it.

07
Oct
2015

Burt’s Bees 2015 Holiday Review

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Burt’s Bees 2015 Holiday Review

Buzz-worthy Gifts from Nature, for Everyone On Your List

About Burt’s Bees

When you see the Burt’s Bee’s logo you probably notice 2 things: a man with a beard and bee’s. These are the 2 founding concepts behind the company Burt’s Bees. Founded by Burt and his friend Roxanne their huge journey began with humble roots. Roxanne bought some of Burt’s honey off him for her candle business. The business quickly became and hit and they teamed up to make more and more products. They eventually launched into beauty products and then worldwide success shortly followed. Burt’s Bees lost their founder, Burt this year (2015), but his legacy will live on.

Philosophy:

Good for you, Good for me, Good for all = The Greater Good.

They have a triple bottom line. They have a triple bottom line: people, profit, planet. They practice this right down to their packaging. They keep it simple, natural, and responsible.

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Mama’s Experience

This year for 2015 Burt’s Bees has created a ton of fun and easy to find Holiday Gift Sets! The gift sets can be found in mass retails starting in November of 2015.

These kits all come packaged ready to gift! No extra gift wrapping needed, which helps keep down on waste (and your precious time). The cartons are made out of 70% postconsumer-recycled paperboard. The film window is made without the use of petroleum-based plastics. Each kit is priced under $20 each, so they are easily affordable for every budget. They make the perfect stocking stuffer and teacher gift. With cold weather approaching their lip balm will be a must need on everyone’s list.

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05
Oct
2015

gDiapers Review

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gDiapers Review

Who is gDiapers

Kim and Jason founded gDiapers in 2005. One morning, over breakfast, they found out that disposable diapers are the 3rd largest contributor to landfill across the globe. They also found out that it is thought that a single disposable diaper will take up to 500 years to dissolve. 500 YEARS! They knew that they didn’t want to contribute to those numbers. Living in Australia, where water shortages often occur, doing cloth was also not an option for them. So what to do? Their only option was to create a diaper that is right in the middle. One that can be composted but also not take too much water in a drought.

Fair Dinkum. It’s a fun way of saying be genuine. Be real. Have integrity. Be respectful. It’s Australian in origin but the sentiment is global. Be genuine. – gDiapers Website

Fair Dinkum is the thought behind everything the gDiapers stands for. One of the ways that gDiapers see’s Fair Dinkum in their business is on-site childcare. This is such a wonderful business practice in my opinion. To save all the commuting to and from a daycare, being able to care for and help your children through the day, not just after 5. This is priceless.

What is a gDiaper

gDiapers is a very unique product. It is not a cloth diaper and it is not fully a disposable. It’s in it’s own category really.

Outside: The outside part is called gPants. This is a cloth material that is machine washable.

Inside: The inside consists of 2 parts. The pouch & the insert.

“Made with gDiapers’ unique gBreathe™ technology, the gPants pouch provides the waterproof barrier in gPants while allowing baby’s delicate skin to breathe. More breathability means less diaper rash. Pouches unsnap easily for quick changes. So you can change the pouch, not the whole pair of pants.” – gDiapers Website
Pouches are available in 2 sizes. Small and Medium/Large. The newborn pouches are sewn in and not replaceable.
The inserts are able to break down in compost (only the wet ones) & the inserts are flushable.

Cradle to Cradle certified: gDiapers are the only diaper that is certified Cradle and Cradle! Click the links to read more about this amazing organization that helps guide us to reduce our global footprint.

How to Use

In order to use gDiapers you will need the gPants and an insert. Place the insert inside of the pouch and then place the diaper on the baby. Easy as that!

gDiapers is unique in that they also feature rear velcro. Instead of having the closure on the front hips, gDiapers is secured by the rear hip area. I think this is super perfect for toddlers. My kids love to try and take off their diapers. This makes taking them off more difficult for a toddler.

How to Dispose

Flushable: gDiapers inserts can be safely flushed in North American city toilets. I live in the country and have a leach field, I am not going to flush my liners because they could get tangled around my aerator (fancy word for the machine that turns my flushing). Then I would have to get in the ground and remove the tangling, which is no fun. In a city setting the liner would break down pretty fast in their septic system. Regardless of whether you flush the liner or not, all waste must be flushes down the toilet. This is even true of disposable diapers. Solid waste is not allowed to be placed in your trash cans.

To read more about how to properly flush the inserts, please click here and watch the video which gDiapers created for us.

Compostable: “The Disposable Inserts are made of cellulose, fluff pulp and super absorber, which alone would be a valuable contribution to your compost, but when combined with the added nitrogen from your baby’s urine, makes an incredibly rich soil amendment safe for all manner of plants and vegetables.” – gDiapers Website

I have a tumbler composter. I have added greens and browns to my mixture. This particular mixture is about 12 months old. I am adding the inserts in October of 2015. I will update as they begins to breakdown. I will be folding this mixture into my vegetable garden in the spring of 2016.

To learn more about how to compost your inserts please click this link.

Every Mother Counts

Did you know that every 2 minutes a women dies from complications in childbirth? I didn’t, but knowing this face makes me sad and worried. gDiapers has partnered with Every Mother Counts (EMC). This also means that for every 2 minutes a average of 4 orphans are left behinds. These women are their caretakers, their educators and their community leaders. By makes strides to lessen birth related deaths we can help make a huge difference in cultures across the globe. 98% of these deaths are preventable.

How gDiapers is helping: When you buy a Gentle Giants print gPants gDiapers will donate 50% of their net profits to EMC. Help them help others and buy a pair today.

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Mama’s Experience

I was instantly excited to try out gDiapers. The idea that I could compost my dirty diaper was thrilling! Whether I was going to fold it into the ground, place it in my tumble compost or simply toss in the trash can, I knew that it would compose sooner than any disposable diaper on the market.

The liners fit a tad snugly in the pocket. Occasionally I fold over about an inch of the insert in the front side of my diaper for a double up effect for my son. If I would do this for a little girl I would put the folded part in the back. Boys pee up and girls pee back, it’s science (LOL not really, it’s just my observations after having one of each).

I love how easy these diapers are to use. I can dispose of the old insert and pop a new insert in pretty fast. I love how quick it is. Changing diapers can be challanging with a busy 18 month old son. I also like to have another gPants all ready and premade so when I remove the dirty diaper I have the new one all ready to go. Then I just pull the soiled insert out and place a new insert in for the next diaper change. Sometimes the urine gets heavy and I need to wipe the pouch with a wet rag or wet wipe. Sometimes it gets messier and just needs to be changed.

You can get a starter bundle to try out gDiapers. This comes with 2 gPants and 1 package of inserts. It’s really a great way to get the ball rolling. If you have used cloth but need something that is more disposable like for a vacation or a babysitter, this is the perfect solution. I may be taking a vacation in early 2016. I honestly don’t trust my parents to correctly wash my sons cloth diapers. I plan on buying a ton of inserts and gPants for them to use while I am gone. It will be easy on them and easy on the environment. This is also great if you feel like you don’t have time to do all the extra laundry that cloth diapers involves.

Why choose gDiapers?

Because your childcare provider cannot figure out cloth diapers/you don’t trust them with your stash.
Because you don’t have time to wash cloth diapers but care about our landfills.
Because the smell of disposables makes you sick (it does to me now).
Because the chemicals in disposables makes your child have skin irritations/rashes.
Because you are going on vacation and don’t want to lug your cloth stash with you.
Because gPants come in super cute designs and you need that on your baby now!
Because you want to support a company that cares about their employees and mothers across the globe
I could keep going but you get my drift.

Purchase gDiapers

gDiapers are available in many combinations and colors. They are always coming out with fun and new designs. Be sure to follow their Facebook page to keep up with the excitement!

In the meanwhile, head over to this link and see what fun stuff they have available today.

04
Oct
2015

Kushies Review

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Kushies Review

Who is Kushies

Kushies is a strong and growing company that has been helping families with their high quality products for over 50 years. Kushies is a Canadian based company that is now sold in 35 countries around the globe. All Kushies products are manufactured in a state-of-the-art physicality in Canada, so you are rest assured that you are supporting a safe and worker-friendly environment.

Get 15% off a purchase with code FOX2015

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Mama’s Experience

Zolo Stacrobats

This is one of the coolest toys we have ever played with. Both my kids (ages 1.5 and 3 yrs) are obsessed with their Stacrobats. The idea is fool proof. 5 little people and 3 little balls, all made of plush stuffed toy material, with the added bonus of magnets! The people have magnets on all their hands and feet as well as their heads. The balls have 2 magnets as well. For basic play (1+ years) you can stack them flat, make them hug. Having the child feel the magnets pull together is a very exciting and great tactile learning process for the children. For intermediate play (ages 3+ years) you can stand them up and pile them on top of each other. This helps aid in the development of their fine motor skills. It also engages problem solving skills.

Hugbug™

The Hugbug is just a super fun and cuddly toy for infants and toddlers. This is a great car seat toy or can be attached to a play mat as a fun visual toy. As you can see above the bottom of Hugbugs feet are a nice white and pink color. These colors are easy for a new baby to see. Children are not born with fully functioning eyes. They are only able to see black and white, then later, red is the first color they see. By using toys like Hugbug you are engaging your child in play and helping their eye site develop.

The toy makes a rattle sounds giving audio stimulation. The arms are able to be pulled and get longer as you pull the one side and shorter on the other, teaching cause and effect. It also has magnets in the hands so the hands can be set together or apart – also helping teach cause and effect.

Check out more about the Hugbug here.

Kritters Pillows

Kushies Kritters are going to be discontinued soon, so be sure to grab them now! These are super soft and friendly pillows that are also stuffed animals!

Your little one will adore our award-winning Kushies Kritters! Composed of a mix of crinkly, satiny, furry and soft materials, from soft pastels and bold solid colors to stripes, checks and polka dot patterns. Each Kritter is available in a plush toy with shake-activated rattle sound, a pillow pal with search and find ‘squeak’ pod, and a cozy blanket to cuddle with. Includes a zippered mesh laundry bag for ease of care. – Kushies Website

Layette & Playwear

Kushies carries a huge selection of clothing for children ages newborn well into toddler sizes. They also manufacture all of the their clothing in their own facilities on Canada, just like all their products, so you know that they were all ethically made.

Tiny Sailor Romper White

This outfit is 100% cotton and 100% adorable! My little guy is super comfortable in this cozy outfit. Its build is perfect for little people who are busy on the move. Allowing him fully range of motion, he can play and look adorable.

(The shorts seem large because my son is a peanut. They are a perfect fit for a ‘normal’ 18 month old child).

Bedtime Stories 2-Piece Set Ecru

This outfit is also 100% cotton! These clothes are beyond soft. They make a cuddly baby simply irresistible! Available in preemie through 12 months. The side snap style makes this the best options for tiny babies. Pulling a shirt over a babies head can be tricky sometimes. This top is able to be snapped on and no head yoga poses needed to get this on your child. Easy on and off = happy baby and care taker.

Light Blue “Flying Ace” Pyjama Set

This outfit is 100% cotton. Its cute and simple design make it very appealing to make styles. My son is obsessed with airplanes. Every time he hears one in the sky when playing outside he stops what he is doing, looks for it, and makes sure to point it out to me. Having planes on his pyjama’s is what little boys live for. My son is OBSESSED with these PJ’s! He keeps pointing to the planes and getting so excited. In the pictures below, the one of the right, shoes him pointing to a plane while trying to say the word “airplane”. I am fairly confident in saying that these are his very favorite PJ’s.

White “Ma Bicyclette” Pyjama Set

This outfit is 100% cotton. The simple pink hearts, the fun bright flowers make these pyjama’s my daughters new ‘princess’ pjs’. This is a term she gives to clothing which she deems worth of a ‘princess’ title. Items which makes the ‘princess’ list are things that make her feel special, royal, pretty and are fun to wear. Thank you Kushies! You helped make my daughter feel great about herself with your pyjamas!

Bedding & Changing Pads

Ben & Noa Jersey Bedding

“Soft on baby’s skin, the Ben & Noa crib sheet is a must for every nursery. Made of premium 100% cotton jersey, this super soft sheeting suitable year round ensures your baby’s comfort and warmth. This sheet features deep pockets and elastic all around for premium fit and assured quality. Sized to allow for shrinkage, it fits wash after wash. Coordinates with any nursery. Additional coordinating nursery items available. Proudly made in Canada.” – Kushies Website

Finished size 28” x 52” / 71 cm x 132 cm
100% Cotton Jersey

These sheets are divine. They are so smooth and silky I want to cuddle up on them. My son noticed them right away when he laid on them. His tiny hand touched it like he would feel a touch-and-feel book. If my little boy (who has a preference for mud pies and rough-housing) can tell its soft, take my word that these are you new go-to sheets.

Kushies Fitted Crib Sheet

Kushies makes a ton of adorable and super soft crib sheets. I love how smooth they are to touch and fun they are visually. Their designs are very hip and stylish but classy at the same time. These sheets are 100% cotton flannel. They will keep baby warm in the winter but also breathable in the summer. The elastic runs all the way around the sheet giving it the perfect fit. They manufacturer all their sheets in Canada in their own facilities.

Kushies Changing Pad Cover

Kushes changing pads are just like their sheets! I love how they use the same materials so that not only does it match and make your childs room super cute, but they are so comfortable. Changing diapers can be a pain. Using Kushies changing pad covers gives your child a super soft, and easy to wash cover to lay on. They wash great and hold their color. I really like this cover.

Kushies Waterproof Change Pad

Kushies also makes a really continent product, a waterproof change pad. This pad is a smooth waterproof backside and a luxurious cotton front side. All parents know that mistakes happen and changes can get messy. These travel waterproof pads make life more simple. If they get dirty you just toss them on the wash. No worries that is will get misshapen or ruined in the wash. Simply wash on water and tumble low dry. I also love this item as an extra pad for at home changes. As a mom, sometimes we know when a certain diaper will be…umm..a tad more ‘messy’. By using this top pad you can get that extra protection in a quick moment.

Sometimes you want to just add a fun little extra item to a baby shower gift – well this is a perfect choice for that. Its a product every new parents needs and will get plenty of use out of.

Win your own Kushies Products

You have 2 chances to win some of the amazing products that I reviewed above.

Kushies Toys & Pyjamas Giveaway – runs 10/15-10/31 Open to US/CAN

Kushies Bedding Giveaway – runs 10/107-10/21 Open to US/CAN

28
Sep
2015

The Moodsters Review

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The Moodsters Review

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

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:

HAPPY 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!

Razzy 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!

Quigly 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.

Lolly 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.

Everyone 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

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.

Feeling Flashlight & Book

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.

Moodster Meter & Book

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.

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!!

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

28
Sep
2015

Teach My Baby Review

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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

28
Sep
2015

Little Adventures Halloween 2015

categories: Reviews

Little Adventures Halloween 2015

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.

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Why Little Adventures?

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

Affordable
Machine Washable
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.