It was a great afternoon/evening. The kids had such a grand time, and they made memories. The dirt in our back yard has brought so many smiles already this year. It isn't a sand box, but they don't mind. It is handy living on the lake...they have endless water supply (and it is free).
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Spring fun just a'muddin'!!
It was a great afternoon/evening. The kids had such a grand time, and they made memories. The dirt in our back yard has brought so many smiles already this year. It isn't a sand box, but they don't mind. It is handy living on the lake...they have endless water supply (and it is free).
Enter to win a Smart Charger! (and help kids get involved with charities)
Kids(with their parent’s help) can submit a video of them explaining what happens – what mischief they get into - when their toys run out of power. Creativity is very important with these videos, and the top ten finalists will be asked to pick a charity. Then Energizer will post their video at Energizer.com/recharge along with their charity name and the more “likes” their video gets the bigger portion of a $10,000 donation their charity receives. The parents, of course, will have to submit the videos – it’s the rules – but the first 250 will get a free Smart Charger!
So film them explaining the monkey business that can ensue……and why the Smart Charger is the smart solution. If it’s as funny or as cute as the clips you can view here, you could be one of 10 that will win a cash donation for your favorite charity.
HOW TO ENTER
Film a video – 60 seconds or less – of your child explaining what happens when their toy runs out of battery power (have fun with it!)
Include why the Smart Charger is a good way to keep batteries charged and toys working, or show a “Take Charge or Else” sign like the one in the video (download it here or get creative and make one yourself)
Upload your video to www.youtube.com and include #recharge in the title
Click on the ENTER HERE and enter the required information
***Win It!!***
PLUS, If you leave a comment on this posting, You could enter to win a Smart Charger here as well! Energizer has offered to sponsor a giveaway for my readers!
To enter:
1. Leave a comment about which video at www.energizer.com/recharge is your favorite within the YouTube Comment section and comment here about what you commented on.
And/Or…
2. Tweet the following: First 250 to submit a video in the Kids Take Charge contest get a free @Energizer #Recharge Smart Charger: www.energizer.com/recharge
For five extra entries:
1. Submit a video to the Energizer Kids Take Charge contest and post your link within my comment section!
This contest will end on May 5th, 2010...and this contest is open to bloggers/non-bloggers of the United States.
I was contacted directly by Energizer, who asked me for my participation in posting this information. I was sent a Smart Charger for in exchange for posting a review, and offered this giveaway for my readers as mentioned above. I was not compensated for my time or written review.
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Umi shoes for Spring & Summer!
Thanks to Umi, my little toddler will be cruising in style and comfort this summer. I highly recommend Umi for your children's feet! To learn more about Umi, check out their website!
I was sent a pair of Umi sandals to review. I was not compensated in anyway for my review. The opinions and statements in this review are of my own. I was given the product for my personal opinion and option to share with my readers.
Energizer Weather Preparedness Tool Kit Review & Giveaway

Energizer, the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) and the American Meteorological Society (AMS) are working together to help families prepare for whatever weather situations spring, summer and hurricane seasons might bring their way. A key reminder in preparedness is to use flashlights instead of candles if a storm knocks out the power. Many home fires are started by burning candles left unattended, with an average of 15,000 home fires caused each year.* I was sent the Energizer Tool Kit to review! I love this kit! It is packed with the essentials needed to prepare you for bad weather. The recommended emergency power kit includes a flashlight for each member of the family, a battery-powered radio for weather updates, a battery-powered cell phone charger to stay connected to loved ones and extra batteries, including those for critical devices such as insulin pumps, hearing aids and blood pressure monitors.
The battery-powered radio included in the tool kit is so helpful, too. I think it gets great reception, considering it's size. I think that the mini radio is perfect to get information to the weather, but small enough to not be a burden.
This kit also has plenty of extra batteries. Energizer Ultimate Lithium and Energizer MAX batteries (AA, and D) provide long-lasting power before, during and after the storm. Lithium batteries have a long storage life, perform well in extreme temperatures and are perfect for use in LED flashlights and other high-tech devices, while Energizer MAX batteries are an ideal power source for standard flashlights and lanterns.
The battery-powered cell phone charger is a must in today's society. Most people have cell phones, and those phones are great because you don't need a land line. So, to have a battery powered cell phone charger, is extremely helpful. I love that this charger will just keep charging up to 500 times!
***WIN IT!!***
Energizer is sponsoring a giveaway for my readers!
You can enter to win the Energizer Weather Preparedness Tool Kit! The kit comes in a red bag and contains the types of items to think about including in a back-up power kit: battery-operated radio, flashlight, cell phone charger and extra batteries. To enter, just comment about something you like to have when you are facing a storm or power outage. This contest is open to those in the USA, bloggers and non-bloggers and will end on April 30th, 2010 at midnight.
**For extra chances you can: blog this contest, add my button to your site, subscribe to my blog, twitter and/or become a fan on facebook, and/or visit everyday and add another friendly comment about Energizer and their awesome products!
Don't forget to put the extra comments for the "extra" work. Good luck!**
I was contacted directly by Energizer, who asked me for my participation in posting this information. I was sent a sample tool kit for posting a review, and offered this giveaway for my readers as mentioned above. I was not compensated for my time or written review.
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Horizon Organic Chocolate Milk with DHA-Omega 3 ~ 3 giveaways!!

In addition to the great taste, DHA Omega-3 is a natural building block that supports brain development and function throughout life. It’s good for the whole family, but is especially valuable for young children to support their rapid growth. Many kids love chocolate milk, so it is great that Horizon Organic offers Chocolate milk with the DHA-Omega 3 for kids to enjoy and get what they need.
***WIN IT!!***
Horizon Organic Milk is sponsoring a giveaway for my readers! Here is what three random commenter's will win:
Each winner will be receiving 2 free coupons for a half gallon and 2 coupons for $1.00 off. One of the 3 contestants, however, will win a red Horizon Organic branded Chico Bag and a branded Rubik’s Cube key chain.
This contest is open to those in the United States (bloggers or non-bloggers). To enter, leave a comment about what you like to drink milk with...cookies? Have you ever had Horizon Organic milk? You can comment about your experiences, too.
Contest will end on April 27th at midnight.
**For extra chances you can: blog this contest, add my button to your site, subscribe to my blog, twitter and/or become a fan on facebook, and/or visit everyday and add another friendly comment Horizon Organic Milk. You can find Horizon Organic Milk on Facebook, too. Lots of chances to win! Don't forget to put the extra comments for the "extra" work. Good luck!**
I was contacted directly by Horizon, who asked me for my participation in posting this information. I was sent two coupons for my posting review, and offered this giveaway for my readers as mentioned above. I was not compensated for my time or written review.
Thursday, April 15, 2010
National Geographic Little Kids Magazine (REVIEW & GIVEAWAY)

Tuesday, April 13, 2010
KidsCraft Playhouses : Review & Giveaway!!

*KidsCraft offers two designs: Shuttle Imagination ($69.95) and Creation Cottage ($59.95).
The Shuttle Imagination measures 39”L x 34”W x 72”H. Fin attachments are 12” long.
About the creators:
Two dads and a grandfather from Atlanta got a first hand look at how the cardboard box captures a child’s way of thinking. While packing up their financial services business, moving from one office to another, their kids tagged along. Although the fathers brought along playthings like coloring books and crayons for the 3 to 7 year olds, it was the empty boxes that captivated the youngsters. The dads saw the sparks of a business and KidsCraft Playhouses was born.
***WIN IT!!***
KidsCraft Playhouses is generously sponsoring to give a playhouse away (winner's choice of style: Creation Cottage or Shuttle Imagination)!! This contest is open to those in the United States (bloggers or non-bloggers). To enter, you need to go to the KidsCraft website and find out one interesting thing about the company. Contest will end on April 27th at midnight.
**For extra chances you can: become a fan of KidsCraft on Facebook, follow KidsCraft on Twitter, blog this contest, add my button to your site, subscribe to my blog, twitter and/or become a fan on facebook, and/or visit everyday and add another friendly comment KidsCraft company and the use of their playhouses. Lots of chances to win! Don't forget to put the extra comments for the "extra" work. Good luck!**
This post was written for KidsCraft.com, who supplied a playhouse for me to review. I was also offered a chance for my readers to enter a giveaway with the sponsorship from KidsCraft. I was not compensated for my time or written review.
Fisher Price has new iPhone applications! (Chatter Telephone application giveaway)
“I say that kids are born digital. We see it demonstrated every day in our Play Lab as we observe how they navigate technology,” says Dave Ciganko, Vice President of Design, Fisher-Price. “iPhone and iPod Touch devices are regularly being passed to kids for entertainment and who better than us to transform the device into a fun play experience – allowing kids to play with favorite Fisher-Price toys in a new, digital way.”
Fisher-Price Chatter Telephone App ($.99)
Get ready for some dialing fun! Change from one of three screens (Numbers, Music and People in Your Neighborhood), by simply touching the Fisher-Price logo. In the “Numbers” screen, touch or swipe to hear the name of the number and see a quick dial. In the “Music” screen, select one of three instruments to hear it play as you touch the notes. In the “People in Your Neighborhood” screen, touch any of the nine people and hear them “ring you up” and tell you a little about themselves, what they do, and hear some fun sounds related to their jobs. Each occupation has three fun conversations. App features three activity screens, three musical instruments and their sounds, and fun facts from the “People in Your Neighborhood” with corresponding sound effects.
Fisher-Price See ‘n Say App ($1.99)
The fun is just a spin away! Spin the virtual dial or move it to any picture of an animal and it comes to life with a quack, meow or moo and the name of the animal. The screen immediately transitions to a short video about the selected animal including fun facts. Spin the virtual dial again to see what animal the arrow will land on next. App features 12 animals, 48 videos, 48 facts and music and fun sound effects.
Fisher-Price Little People Farm App ($1.99)
Come on down to the farm! Simply swipe a finger over the screen to view the entire farm yard. Touch to discover animals and their sounds. Touch the tractor and watch Farmer Jed drive down the road. Touch the turtle to play a matching game. Touch Eddie and Maggie and watch them dance to fun music. Even tickle them to make them laugh! Touch the piggy as he jumps in the mud and swipe the screen to clean the mud from the screen. Touch the barn doors to enter and play a hide and seek game with Eddie, Maggie, Sonya Lee, Sarah Lynn and Michael. App features 25 touch-activated spots, three mini games, original music from Somerset Entertainment, Inc. and five Little People friends.
Fisher-Price, Inc., a subsidiary of Mattel, Inc. located in East Aurora, N.Y., is the leading brand of infant and preschool toys in the world. The Company has an 80-year legacy of high quality toys that enhance early childhood development. Its often-emulated Play Laboratory was the first child research center of its kind in the toy industry, allowing researchers to observe the way children play and how play benefits their development. Some of the Company’s best-known “classic” brands include Little People, Power Wheels and View-Master. Fisher-Price is also a leading developer of baby gear products (infant swings, bouncers, high chairs, nursery monitors), as well as a wide array of character-based toys inspired by high quality children’s programming such as Thomas & Friends, Dora the Explorer and Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. The Company’s web site, Fisher-Price.com, provides valuable information and resources to parents.
Monday, April 12, 2010
Win $25 (Nuddle Money) for Mother's Day~ to buy a Nuddle blanket~

Let me tell you about them. The Nuddle, Nap+Cuddle= Nuddle, is a plush, comfortable, and cleverly functional lounging blanket. The blanket will wrap you in pure plush happiness year round. Next to a hug, there's nothing cozier than Nuddle, Nuddle Kids, and Nuddle Baby. The double-sided design features an exclusive foot pocket, outer hand pouch, and openings to keep hands free for reading, snacking or just napping!
This Mother's day, 20 lucky moms will win $25 each in Nuddle money to purchase a blanket of their choice!!
Here's How:
From now until Mother's Day just log on to "Nuddle Blanket" on Facebook and become a "fan" and tell us your perfect way to get cozy - you will be automatically entered in the Mother's Day Raffle.
Remember, no matter if its 20 below or the middle of summer everyone loves to be cozy so we welcome you to visit Nuddleblanket.com and visit Nuddle on Facebook. Good Luck and Happy Mother's Day!
John Deere Earth Mover Action: DVD

TM Books & Video releases the all-new John Deere Earth Mover Action rumbling onto DVD April 13, 2010. This 40-minute tribute to big-machines – excavators, front-end loaders, graders, scrapers, and backhoes, includes a fascinating look at John Deere’s newest – the fast, powerful, four-track 764 Dozer.
My son was just thrilled to watch this DVD and he just couldn't get enough of the big machinery moving all that dirt, and snow. Caleb was amazed that the big machines could do what they do (and frankly, I was quite amazed with this DVD, too).
John Deere big machines work hard in interesting places like: a grader plowing snow in the Rockies, excavators digging dirt and loading big articulated dump trucks, dozers climbing hills and pushing dirt, front-end loaders moving big rocks in a quarry, and more! This is a great DVD for those kids that love to see action in large machines! The powerful, big-time earth-mover action that will thrill and delight young and old alike. The viewer will learn interesting facts about these mighty vehicles and play the “Let’s Pretend” game where young viewers imagine being the operator of an earth-moving machine.
Stop-action segments feature die-cast toys and articulated super heroes mining candy at the Big Rock Candy Mountain Quarry. Sing-along to all-new toe tapping tunes by award-winning singer/songwriter James Coffey. Kids will learn, laugh, and want more.
John Deere Earth Mover Action, recommended for ages three and older, is now available for a suggested retail price of $14.95. To order, call toll free 1-800-892-2822 or visit TMBV.com.
About TM Books & Video
Since October 2005, TM has produced 12 titles for John Deere and has sold over 600,000 DVDs. TM is licensed by Caterpillar, John Deere, Boeing, Lionel and Chicago’s Museum of Science & Industry to produce educational and entertaining family shows. TM specials have appeared on network TV, PBS, and cable stations around the country. Their flagship series, I Love Toy Trains, has sold nearly 3,000,000 copies, the most ever for an independently produced children’s show. Sales have been fueled by rave reviews in the national media (USA Today, People Magazine, Disney’s Wondertime Magazine, New York Magazine, LA Times, Chicago Tribune, Washington Post, Amazon.com, and the Library Journal), the recommendations of librarians, and enthusiastic word-of-mouth. Awards include the prestigious Parents’ Choice and the Parenting Magazine award for excellence.
This review was provided from TMBV.com. They have provided me with a free DVD to review and information to share with my readers. I was given the product for my personal opinion and option to share with my readers. I was not compensated for my time or written review.
Thomas & Friends: Thomas & The Runaway Kite
Teaching timeless life lessons such as discovery, friendship and cooperation, the Thomas & Friends animated series invites children to enter a world of imagination through the tracks of a train and the words of a story.
DVD SYNOPSIS
There’s a kite on the loose and Thomas must catch it before the wind blows it from Sodor. With Gordon, Charlie and Toby by his side, Thomas learns that a helping hand keeps him right on track when it comes to rescuing kites, saving a swarm of bees, and preventing railway disasters from taking flight! Hop on board for a high-flying ride with Thomas & Friends™ in these all-new, never-before-seen train adventures!
Episodes include:
· “Thomas & the Runaway Kite”
· “Buzzy Bees”
· “Toby’s New Whistle”
· “The Biggest Present of All”
DVD SPECIAL FEATURES
· “How Many Shapes Do You See” Game
· “Find What Doesn’t Belong” Game
Genre: Children/Family/Ages 2-5
Closed Captioned: English Closed Captioned
The feature running time is 46 minutes.
Friday, April 9, 2010
Energizer's Keep Going Hall of Fame~ Nominate someone....PLUS a GIVEAWAY!

Now through April 23, the search is on for the 2010 inductee. That person could be your colleague, your best friend or even you! The inductee will earn a $10,000 cash prize and a $5,000 donation to his or her favorite charity.
To nominate someone you know who lives with a Keep Going spirit, visit www.energizer.com/halloffame. This contest is open to those in the United States and will end on April 16th, 2010 at midnight.