Oct
2017

Playing with Princesses – Subscription Disney Princess Boxes by Pley

categories: Reviews

Most little girls love princesses.

 

The tiaras, the dresses, the hair….all of it!

 

My daughter, age 5, is no exception. She loves all of the Disney Princesses in her own way. When we found out about Pley Disney Princess subscription boxes we instantly fell in love.

Each month Pley will ship your little princess a Disney Princess themed box. Each box transforms into a play set for the princess.

I cannot tell you how cool this is. My kids always want to keep the boxes that items are delivered in.  Making them into play houses, seaside beaches, castles, race tracks, really the ideas are endless. They Pley box, when opened at the sticker marking, can be turned inside out to create a play area for the Princess of the month.

 

The Official Disney Pley boxes are designed for girls ages 4 to 7. They include a tee shirt each month, and they will ask for the shirt size at the time you sign up. So if you are planning on giving a box as a gift, be sure to ask the parent for their tee shirt size. Kids grow fast! I always suggest sizing up based on getting more use out of the tee shirts.

You can buy a previous Disney Princess Box here

 

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The October Disney Princess Pley Box was…..drum-roll please….Merida! This “Brave” princess is one of our very favorites.

Being an out of the box type princess, Merida wants to explore what some people may consider a “boy” activity of shooting a bow and arrow. She learns from her father, then gets in a fight with her parents over her inability to listen to them and then disaster strikes (because heck we need a plot turn people). Throughout the movie we follow Merida on her adventure and see how her bravery, strength and quick thinking give her the abilities she needs.  We love this story because it shows my daughter that she too can stand up and be brave. She can be a good daughter while also being strong.

The October box featured a bunch of amazing Brave products including: a tee shirt with Merida on it, a play set of mini figures of all the main characters from the movie (even the bears!) and 2 cases for storage – one hard shell cased and the other a zip up pouch.

The Pley box was turned into a fun Celtic design all over it, giving it the Brave feel. The box has pop out designs, when pressed out correctly, make a bow, arrow and crest! It is black and white and perfect for coloring in using crayons, markers or colored pencils. The box comes with a booklet with instructions on how to turn the box inside out and make it turn into a fun Celtic treasure box…at least that is what my kids refer to it as.  Our treasure box is now a daily “tote” which carries their toys from one room to another.

We love that this is a screen free toy! There is no waste – as even the box is part of the toy and it’s at a perfect price point

 


Oct
2017

NetChef Digital Kitchen Giveaway

categories: Giveaway

Enter to win (1) NetChef NC820 Digital Kitchen Assistant

Valued at $140

We all spend so much time in the kitchen, don’t we? Cooking, talking, listening to music or podcasts. Now you can streamline all your needs into one device. Listen to Pandora, or I Heart Radio, have your own photos scroll throughout the day on the screen. Grab hundreds of recipes that are pre-loaded on the device or off of sites like Pinterest, AllRecipe.com or Epicurious.com

The NetChef is the perfect personal help device for any home – read more about the features in this article 

 

 

 

Sponsored by: Sungale

Hosted by: MamatheFox.com

Co-Hosted by:  Susie’s Review

 

 

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Oct
2017

LILLEbaby Carrier Giveaway

categories: Giveaway

Lillebaby is well known for having a huge selection of high-quality baby carriers. From soft structured carriers for babies and toddlers with a great fit, patterns and options, ringslings and even a wrap, Lillebaby has you covered! Enter to win your choice of Lillebaby carrier below:

Lillebaby has several style carriers that I often recommend for babywearers looking for everything to fit just right. Styles include the Complete 6-in-1, the Essentials 4-in-1, the Carry-On Toddler, Seat-Me Hip-Seat, Ring sling and Wrap.

Complete 6-in-1 Baby Carrier

  • Available in original, air flow, all seasons, organic, embossed and woven.
  • SIX ERGONOMIC CARRYING POSITIONS – Includes every carrying positon without the need for an infant insert: Front-fetal, Front-infant, Front-outward, Front- toddler, Hip and Back carry. The COMPLETE grows with your child through all the baby wearing years, from 7 lbs to 45 lbs. The patented cupped seat adjusts to keep baby ergonomically seated in all six carry positions through every development stage. Owning an ergonomic backpack is good as it reduces the likelihood of back strain.
  • LUMBAR SUPPORT – Increases comfort, maintains healthy posture and alignment, and prevents lower back strain. Combined with an extra sturdy waist belt to maximize parent’s comfort.
  • TWO-WAY STRAP NEW! – Enable wearer to carry “backpack style” or with straps crossed in the back. Dual adjustment buckles simplify breastfeeding and adjusting straps on the go.
  • SLEEPING HOOD– Features dual adjustment points to provide tailored support for baby’s head while sleeping, sun protection while exploring, and privacy while nursing. Removable.
  • EXTRA TALL, EXTENDABLE TORSO – So comfortable your baby will fall asleep. Provides extra neck and back support and keeps taller babies secure in the carrier. The adjustable width gently cradles baby’s head. Elastic straps provide support while allowing for movement and easy adjustment.
  • POCKET- Zippered cargo pocket on the panel for easy storage of essentials.
  • WIDE, PADDED SHOULDER STRAPS & WAIST BELT – Evenly distribute baby’s
    weight for maximized comfort.

Essentials 4-in-1 Baby Carrier

  • Available in all-seasons and original
  • FOUR ERGONOMIC CARRYING POSITIONS – The ESSENTIALS provides four carrying options – Front – Infant (with the addition of the infant insert – coming soon), Front – Facing In, Hip, and Back. The ESSENTIALS is recommended for children 15lbs-45lbs. With the addition of the infant insert it is approved for use from 7lbs-45lbs.”
  • PERFECT FIT ADJUSTERS (NEW!) – The ESSENTIALS is outfitted with Perfect Fit Adjusters, or PFAs, which allow the wearer to adjust the length of the shoulder straps and positioning of the carrier panel to achieve a truly customized fit.
  • TWO WAY STRAP – Our two-way adjustable straps enable wearers to carry “backpack style” or with straps crossed in the back. Dual adjustment buckles simplify breastfeeding and adjusting straps on the go.
  • SLEEPING HOOD – The ESSENTIALS all-weather sleeping hood is constructed from a soft, breathable mesh, which provides excellent air flow for your sleeping baby and improved visibility for parents.
  • POCKETS – Our large zippered storage pocket offers ample storage space for all your other essentials, and the easy-reach pocket is ideal for storing the hood when not in use.
  • MESH PANEL (All Seasons Only): The Essentials All Seasons features a mesh panel keep you and your little one cool on warm days. Simply unzip the 100% cotton flap and secure to reveal soft, breathable mesh!
  • You can read Mama Banana’s Adventures Lillebaby Essentials Review.

Carry-On Toddler

  • Fits children 20-60lbs
  • ERGONOMIC CARRYING – Carry on your front, hip or back. The CarryOn grows with your child up to 60 lbs.
  • LUMBAR SUPPORT – Increases comfort, maintains healthy posture and alignment, and prevents lower back strain. Combined with an extra sturdy waist belt to maximize parents comfort.
  • THREE-WAY STRAPS – The carrier offers near limitless adjustability! Enables wearer to carry “backpack style” or with straps crossed on the back. Dual adjustment buckles simplify breastfeeding and adjusting straps on the go. The CarryOn also has an adjuster on the front so that you can easily position baby closer to you.
  • SLEEPING HOOD – Features dual adjustment points to provide tailored support for baby’s head while sleeping, sun protection while exploring, and privacy while nursing. Removable.
  • EXTRA TALL TORSO – So comfortable your baby will fall asleep. The carrier features an extra roomy torso with wider and padded support for baby’s legs, as well as a tall torso that reach high on baby’s back.
  • POCKETS – Large zippered storage pocket, plus easy-reach pocket for storing hood and essentials.
  • WIDE, PADDED SHOULDER STRAPS & WAIST BELT – Evenly distributes baby’s weight for maximized comfort.
  • UNIQUE WOVEN DESIGN – (Woven carry-ons only) Sleep Dust pattern is woven directly into the fabric.
  • You can read Mama Banana’s Adventures Carry-On Toddler Review.

Lillebaby Seat-Me

This multifunctional carrier can also convert to a soft structured carrier. The ridged shelf seat insert can be removed and easily converts the carrier to a regular soft structure carrier! Features include:

  • Multiple carrying positions: front-inward and front-outward (with or without panel), and hip and back (with panel).
  • Weight range: 12-45 pounds (5.5 to 20 kgs)
  • Comfortable and ergonomic for baby with large, cushioned 3D Platform seat
  • Comfortable and extra stable with wide, supportive waistband that attaches with Velcro and buckle
  • Tuck-away baby hood for protection and privacy
  • Two large easy-access zippered pockets
  • 100% premium cotton
  • Lightweight
  • Machine washable

In addition to these carriers, Lillebaby offers a Tie-the-Knot wrap and a beautiful selection of ring slings. One lucky USA or Canadian person will win their choice of carrier! See all of the carriers available at Lillebaby and good luck!

 

 


Oct
2017

Cooking With Technology – The NetChef Kitchen Helper

categories: Reviews

Cooking is one of my favorite things to do, other than listening to music that is.

When I am in the kitchen I am in my special place. It is where I cook for my family & where we meet to talk about our day. It’s where I listen to my music, talk radio and other podcasts. Honestly, most people spend more time in their kitchen than they realize.

I am a huge technology lover. Being a blogger, I am constantly on my cell, using social media, playing with smartwatches, laptops, WiFi devices and such. Even in the kitchen I’m surrounded by tech, from my smart fridge to arguably the best microwave oven under 15000, and every part of it always in use. I also enjoy finding new tips and tricks on how I’m able to increase my blog’s awareness (sometimes even while whipping something up in the kitchen), to be fair, most of these pointers are posted by a Digital Marketing Company. I also love finding the next best thing in the tech world – and I found the coolest new product to help simplify your life – the NetChef Digital Kitchen.

This fully loaded device is like a tablet – but with better speakers, it’s light & portable, and it’s easy to store. But the best part is that it comes loaded with tons of wonderful recipes, right at your fingertips.

I hate lugging my laptop into the kitchen to pull up my latest Pinned recipe off Pinterest – or trying to read it off my phones small screen and needing to keep zooming in to read it better. The NetChef is perfect for people who love to use recipes off Pinterest because Pinterest is one of the pre-loaded app options for your to add to your device!

The NetChef has 10 preloaded buttons for you to scroll through on the main home screen: Audio Books, Enjoy Music, Enjoy Video, Internet Radio, Stored Photos, Social Media, Online Recipes, Cooking Sites, My Recipes and a Utilities button. Each of these main options opens up to give you options to download apps on the device which suit you and your family best.

I love that they don’t spam up the device with assumptions. Some people may not use Instagram and not need it uploaded, taking up memory. Others may love YouTube and want that to be easily accessible. Giving the user the option to pick and choose what they want their NetChef is priceless.

However, being a cooking based device, each NetChef device is pre-loaded with tons of amazing recipes for the user. These recipes are accessible through the Online Recipes button. I was in shock by how many yummy and fun recipes I know have at my finger tips. There are 18 categorizes to choose from, such as breakfast, lunch or dinner…Main course, soups, vegetarian…quick recipes, kids recipes or special occasions. You can favorite any of the recipes themselves to save for future use and to make finding them even faster.

At the bottom of the Online Recipes screen there are several super helpful features which include a timer and a conversion tool. You can use the timer for not only your recipes but other reminders, like if a kid is in time out, to make a phone call in an hour or to grab that load of laundry out of the washer. The conversion tool is great for knowing how to figure out liter, ml, cup, fluid ounces, tablespoon and gallons ratios. Often when changing the recipes by needing to make more or less this will come in handy. Have you ever found a recipe that is in European measurements? I have! Now you can easily figure out how to make it using the measurements you are familiar with.

The last option in the Online Recipe tab is cuisines. This is amazing because it allows you to search by country, such as Italian, Middle Eastern, African, French, Japanese, Mexican, Russian and many others. The foodie in me loves this feature, because I can find recipes I never thought of exploring.

If you love having music play in the background while cooking or just in the background throughout your day then this NetChef is going to be a big lifestyle changer in your home. By having access to tons of audio options you are going to put it on your Christmas list right now and mention it to several people too!

There are 3 main ways to hear audio features: Internet Radio (Pandora, iHeartRadio, TunedIn), Pi Music (located in Enjoy Music button) and an Audio Book button (Audible, AudioBooks.com and LoyalBooks).

At the Fox house we love using Pandora, as it is also on my cell phone and I have been curating my lists for years now. Being able to hear my favorite channels through perfect Hi-Fi speakers to get the volume I most desire is wonderful.

When things get messy and that sauce splatters, don’t fret – it’s waterproof! Just use a damp towel to wipe it clean and a dry one to get the screen clear. No more worries about ruining your phone or laptop with grease or sauce splatters.

Being a plug-and-play tablet, this device is super easy to use. Perfect for anyone who cooks, listens to music or browses the internet. Being a fully functional tablet, you can easily get online and use the device like you would a laptop computer. Now that you are super excited about the NetChef – click overe here to see it on Amazon and read even more about the features and availability.

The future of smart devices and smart homes is very exciting. Companies like Crestron are already making a name for themselves in this sector by installing high end devices in the home to automate life and connect everything to the palm of your hand. But if you were the kind of person that loves building their own smart home lights by installing motion sensors in them and whatnot, check out Octopart. They have a great range of electronic components for any project you have in mind.

Photos! The NetChef Digital Kitchen comes with a few pre-loaded images but you can upload your own photos using any photo apps you enjoy, or by saving them off any social media channels like Facebook or Instagram. Click on the little 3 dots, save to device and it will download into the applicable folder in the Stored Photos button. You can make them scroll by clicking the play button symbol. It is set to change photos every 3 seconds, but you can change the length of the flip by going into the settings. Its very simple to do. My family, especially my kids, love seeing their daily adventures pop up. They them recall the previous adventures they have experienced.

Tips for Users:

Read through the information booklet that comes with the device, its full of helping information.

To get the device to turn on or off, you need to HOLD DOWN the power button for 3-5 seconds, or until you hear a “pop” noise. This is the speakers and unit turning on and a good noise so dont be alarmed. It will not turn on or off it just touch the button for 1 second – you MUST hold down the button for several seconds.

After the device is on, go to the top right corner of the screen like you would any other smart device and find the connection to set up your Wi-Fi. Without the Wi-Fi turned on you will not be able to use all the features like social media and music apps.

Be sure to allow the screen to fully complete it’s task before touching it. If you are downloading an app or opening something do not touch the screen before its done thinking – it can freeze up, causing you to have to start over.

Download the apps you want as you need them. Why clog up the memory for apps you may not use. Just download them as you go.

Play around and browse the recipes that are pre-loaded. You are going to have such fun trying new recipes!

Check out some other fun NetChef products by clicking here

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Oct
2017

A Thrill of Hope Giveaway Sign Up

categories: Blogger Opp

Theme – Open
Minimum prize value of $10. Must be a new item.
Date: 12/1 – 12/15
Start time: December 1– 9:00 am EST
End time: December 15 – 11:59 pm EST
Winner(s) must be drawn on 12/16/2017. Events must be open to US entrants.

Adding your link means you agree to the following terms:
Your post must include the following:

The full HTML which will be provided by email.
A clear form of entry (a giveaway form or a blog comment)
The giveaway hops image (in HTML and also included by attachment to the email)
The linky must be included in your post (code will be sent in email)
Your giveaway item(s) have a value of $10.
Must include disclosure included in email
A Link to the hosts: MamatheFox (https://mamathefox.com)
Send any questions to [email protected]

This giveaway must be dedicated to this event only

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Oct
2017

Have Yourself a Merry Little Giveaway Hop Sign Up

categories: Blogger Opp

Theme – Open
Minimum prize value of $10. Must be a new item.
Date: 12/16 – 12/31
Start time: December 1 6– 9:00 am EST
End time: December 31 – 11:59 pm EST
Winner(s) must be drawn on 1/1/2018. Events must be open to US entrants.

Adding your link means you agree to the following terms:
Your post must include the following:

The full HTML which will be provided by email.
A clear form of entry (a giveaway form or a blog comment)
The giveaway hops image (in HTML and also included by attachment to the email)
The linky must be included in your post (code will be sent in email)
Your giveaway item(s) have a value of $10.
Must include disclosure included in email
A Link to the hosts: MamatheFox (https://mamathefox.com)
Send any questions to [email protected]

This giveaway must be dedicated to this event only

If you sign up and can no longer participate please let me know so I can remove you from the linky.

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Oct
2017

Lottie Doll Giveaway

categories: Giveaway

Enter for your chance to win your choice of (1) Lottie Doll (up to a $25 value)

 

 

Hosted by: MamatheFox

Co-Hosted by: Sonya’s Happenings & Easter Babes Theory

Sponsored by: Lottie

 

Lottie Dolls are beautiful and exciting dolls that actually look like a little girl! Each doll is created to resemble a real little girl. With clothes that are easy to get on and off, Lottie’s will easily become a favorite doll in your toy collection. Read more about Lottie Dolls here

 

 

 

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Oct
2017

My Love for Lottie Dolls

categories: Reviews

My daughter, like so many other children, loves to play with dolls.

 

When you look at most dolls in retailers and online, you can easily see that the dolls looks like little teenagers or grown ups. Why is this? My daughter likes to make her dolls play like little kids – just as she is, a little kid. Giving the dolls fun scenarios that kids may get into, and some situations that only a 5 year old could drum up!

 

Finding a doll that is for children, that LOOKS like a child finally became a reality when Lottie walked into our lives.

What Makes Lottie Dolls so Special?

  1. The dolls are made to resemble an elementary age child who really exists – they are Inspired by Real Kids.
  2. Each dolls outfit is made to easily go on and off. My daughter is the kid who constantly wants to put on and take off her dolls clothing. Many times my daughter cannot get a shirt over the head of the doll. Or cannot manage to get the pants back on.  The designers of Lottie knew this was a problem for many kids. They took that into consideration when designing all of their dolls clothing. With easy to remove and easy to put on clothing, you can allow your child to stay in imagination mode longer without them needing adult assistance.
  3. The heads are slightly larger than a child’s head would be in real life, but this is to allow for a super fun amount of hair to be on each doll. Some children love to brush and manage their dolls hair. Lottie Dolls allow for load of hair play. They even have a special hair care accessory kit that helps with hair playing.
  4. Loads of extra outfits, pets, buildings and play sets to give your children even more scenarios to engage in.

 

Allowing your child to engage in creative play is a key to strengthening their imagination and development. Creating situations on their own allows them to express themselves and engage in a fulfilling type of play.

 

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Forest Friend 

The Forest Friend doll gives the child a doll with soft red hair who wears a fairy like outfit. The fairy clothing has a very earthy feel with shades of green and purples. With a bow in her hair and golden shoes, this Lottie doll is just what a little who who likes fairy gardens will want. When my daughter and I play with the Forest Friend Lottie we like to imagine she is the fairy that unlocks the world of gnomes, talking animals and beautiful fields of flowers. Will we find a secret door in the tree in the front yard? Can we fly today through the corn fields while looking for our secret frog friends?

 

Snow Queen

With winter coming up soon my daughter keeps talking about ice skating, the holidays and snowball fights. With the Snow Queen Lottie you can play in the snow all year long! This beautiful doll comes with a mask, which allows you to image she was invited to a special Masked Ball Party, and may meet her prince charming there. Snow Queen wears a light blue dress with icy white accents. Studded with snowflakes, she looks like a tiny princess about to hit the town in her finest attire. When she puts on her mask will people know its her? Can she pretend to be someone completely different with her mask on? How will your child engage with the Snow Queen?

 

Biscuit the Beagle Dog Accessory Set

My daughter has a soft spot in her heart for dogs. Playing with small animals is one of her most favorite things to do. Each Lottie animal is made to perfectly pair with any of the Lottie dolls. The Biscuit the Beagle comes with a fall themed outfit for the dog to wear, a leash, bone, food/water dish and a bag which he can be carried in my any of the Lottie Dolls. Biscuit can easily because your Lottie’s favorite pet with his fun furry coat and easy to play with accessories. Will Biscuit be the faithful side kick for your Lottie or will be run a muck and track pretend mud into the dolls play area?

 

The Lottie Dolls Make Perfect Gifts for Birthdays and Holidays

 

I gave my daughter the above mentioned dolls and dog for her 5th birthday. Her face was beaming when she opened her packages to see beautiful dolls that looks like someone she would see at school. She instantly wanted to take them out of the box and start playing with them. I head her talking about how the pet is going to be the best pet ever! Her enthusiasm was reassuring, knowing that these dolls are above average and what you truly want to give as a gift.

 

Modest Dolls for Modest Girls

Keeping up with fashion of the day, but trying to remain modest and not allowing my daughter to wear certain tighter fitting clothing, is a choice my family made long ago.  We love being in style, but want to sit with our convictions.  We do not wear bikinis, or too shirts that are too low cut.  Sadly, all of the dolls we have seem before Lottie we not dresses as we would dress. The clothing very tight, almost revealing at times too, made me sad.  What a child sees on their doll is what they see on themselves. They set into those dolls shoes in their mind and become part of the play they are engaging in.  Now with Lottie, my daughter can play without imagining herself in attire we would not wear.  We love everything about Lottie.

 


Oct
2017

Stamina Giveaway

categories: Uncategorized

Hosted by: MamatheFox.com

Co-Hosted By: Mama Banana’s Adventures and Sonya’s Happenings

Sponsored by: Stamina Products Inc.

Enter for your chance to win: (1) Stamina 36 lb Adjustable Kettle Versa-Bell

Open to: US

Stamina: Stamina has been making innovative and affordable gym equipment since 1987. Their greatest achievement has been bringing affordable pilates reformers into home gyms. Sometimes building home gyms is so much better than going to a gym because it means that you don’t have any excuses to not work out and also you can feel more comfortable within your own environment. Working out from home is more attractive to some people than working out in a public gym as they can tailor their workouts just for them. In a public gym, you can’t control how busy it is, or sometimes even what time you can go. You also can’t control smaller elements of your workout, such as how warm or cool you like the room. With a home gym with your own air conditioning, perhaps tuned by a company you can visit at www.summersphc.com/fort-wayne/services/cooling/ac-tune-up/ or a similar website, you can control your own gym temperature and tailor it to your workout needs. Things as simple as this aren’t as easy to control in a public space, which is what makes a home gym so attractive. Furthermore, when you don’t have people watching you it can make you feel less self-concsious and able to push yourself further and past the limits. Also, it is very easy to bring in personal trainers or instructors and have your own PT class every week, which will again keep the motivation and allow you to be reaching your goals quicker than you possibly would have done at a regular public gym.

As shown there are a wide variety of products that are available to purchase for your home gym so you can get used to the equipment and learn how to be a pro at an exercise you are accomplishing.

Stamina‘s mission is to make consistently quality products while having superior honest customer service.

Read more about Stamina Products here

Find the Stamina 36 lb Adjustable Kettle Versa-Bell on Amazon!