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Running Out? Run In.

Running Out? Run In.

By megret | May 18, 2012 at 10:59 am | 19 comments

Publix? It's our favorite grocery store of all time. No other store in town can compare, in our opinion! Publix runs such amazing sales and does other things (like doubling coupons) that make us loyal. Not to mention their customer service is impeccable! Publix wants folks...

Posted in: current, Edibles, Kitchen

Make Naps Happier — with Happy Nappers! {Review + Discount!}

Make Naps Happier — with Happy Nappers! {Review + Discount!}

By megret | May 18, 2012 at 10:19 am | No comments

Would your kids want the perfect naptime companion who's also fun to play with every other hour of the day? How about Happy Nappers?! I'm sure you've seen the television ads -- I think our kids had memorized the catchy jingle they play! At naptime or bedtime, Happy...

Posted in: For the Kids, Fun & Games

Secret Agent Splat!

Secret Agent Splat!

By megret | May 17, 2012 at 2:16 pm | No comments

We are extremely huge Splat the Cat fans! My daughter was tickled to hear that Splat the Cat had a brand new iPhone/iPad app available: Secret Agent Splat's Mission, based on the book Secret Agent Splat! by Rob Scotton (published by HarperCollins). Here's a synopsis of...

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“Shear” Madness!

“Shear” Madness!

By megret | May 16, 2012 at 1:55 pm | No comments

Who doesn't love Shaun the Sheep!? He and his barnyard pals never fail to bring smiles around our house! This spring, Shaun the Sheep has appeared on a brand new DVD, Shear Madness: Sheep & Pigs & Aliens, Oh My! The series, dreamed up by the Oscar-Winning...

Posted in: For the Kids, Media

A Fun and Easy Way to Share Memories with Family! {Review + Giveaway)

A Fun and Easy Way to Share Memories with Family! {Review + Giveaway)

By megret | May 13, 2012 at 7:57 pm | 3 comments

If you love taking photos and videos of your life, your kids, your leisurely activities and adventures -- but wish there was an easy, all-in-one-spot way to share these moments with family and friends, look no further. Burst is a brand new camera app for both the iPhone and...

Posted in: current, For Moms, Media, Parenting helps

Yep! Shoes CAN pack personality!

Yep! Shoes CAN pack personality!

By megret | May 12, 2012 at 9:23 pm | No comments

This is our second time getting to try out and review Tsukihoshi shoes. We LOVE Tsukihoshi! Tsukihoshi shoes for children are not only comfortable, but trendy, bright and colorful. I was super amazed at the brightly colored line for spring and summer 2012! Take a look at...

Posted in: Clothing & Accessories, For the Kids

Geometry is Everywhere! {Review + Giveaway}

Geometry is Everywhere! {Review + Giveaway}

By megret | May 9, 2012 at 3:35 pm | 57 comments

One of the final math-related topics I wanted to cover this year with the kids was an introduction to 3-D geometric shapes. What a neat way to do so: With real-world shapes and objects! Learning Resources' Real World Folding Geometric Shapes makes it so easy! Like...

Posted in: Educational, For the Kids, Fun & Games

For all those things you want to say…

For all those things you want to say…

By megret | May 8, 2012 at 10:57 am | No comments

Mother's Day is this coming Sunday -- how will you show Mom that you love and appreciate her? This journal would be a fantastic Mother's Day gift -- or a gift for her anytime -- for her birthday or "just because." Mom, I've Always Wanted to Tell You... is a beautiful...

Posted in: Books & Reading, For Moms, Stationery & Papers

Vitamins that are vitamins….pure and simple.

Vitamins that are vitamins….pure and simple.

By megret | May 7, 2012 at 9:39 am | No comments

If you're like most moms, you spend an exhorbitant amount of time seeking out ways to reduce the number of additives within foods your children consume. You may or may not realize that just as many "health" products for children, including vitamins and other supplements,...

Posted in: For the Kids, Health & Beauty

Little Critter at Bedtime

Little Critter at Bedtime

By megret | May 3, 2012 at 1:53 pm | No comments

Fans of Mercer Mayer's Little Critter, take note! There's a newly published storybook just for bedtime featuring that famous little, prickly critter and his spunky little sister. Mercer Mayer's Little Critter's Bedtime Storybook is the perfect bedtime companion for...

Posted in: Books & Reading, For the Kids