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Hartz Angry Birds Pet Toys Review
2011-12-11 16:28:00 It’s the holiday season and gift giving is in bloom! Hartz wants to make your pet’s holiday season one to remember with their new line of Angry Birds dog and cat toys. Now wouldn’t it be nice to let our pets in on the Angry Bird craze? With a variety of fun toys in this ... More About: Toys , Review
Twisted Orchid Mad Style Handbags & Accessories Review
2011-12-11 16:23:00 When it comes to shopping for holiday gifts, I’ll admit that I don’t make things too easy for my husband. Although he continues to ask me what I want, I have a hard time coming up with something that is fun enough to suit me while also being practical enough that he’ll buy it. Where ... More About: Handbags , Accessories , Review , Style
Squinkies 2: Adventure Mall Surprize! for Nintendo DS
2011-12-11 12:16:00 Ever since the first Squinkies DS game my girls have been anxiously waiting for a new version to be released. So when we had the opportunity to review Squinkies 2 I knew we had to have it. In Squinkies 2: Adventure Mall Surprize! your main goal is to find as many Squinkies as you can ... More About: Nintendo
The Wiggles ? It?s Always Christmas With You!
2011-12-11 11:05:00 When Kacie was young she loved The Wiggles. We had every single CD and DVD they made. Then for some reason the stopped making new releases and we couldn’t even find their show on television anymore. So I was really surprised to hear that The Wiggles released their first holiday DVD in seven years called ... More About: Christmas
Happy Feet Two Freezing Frenzy Game
2011-12-11 10:30:00 Sometimes it’s difficult for us to find games that the whole family can enjoy. It has to be easy enough for Kiana (5) yet still fun for Kacie (9). And since they’re both fans of Happy Feet Two, we thought we’d give the Happy Feet Two Freezing Frenzy Game a try. This action-packed game features ...
Chex Party Mix-Change ($25 Sam?s Club CG Giveaway)
2011-12-11 10:02:00 One of our favorite holiday snacks are Chex Party Mixes. Every year my sister and I get together and make a ton of it to give to friends and family. However, this year I decided to participate in the Chex Party Mix-Change and try something different. Chex Party Mix-Change puts a modern spin on the ... More About: Club
Kiwi Crate
2011-12-11 02:12:00 If there’s one thing my girls love it’s activity sets. If there’s one thing that I love is an activity set that comes with everything you need already included. That’s what we found with Kiwi Crates. Kiwi Crate is a subscription service that provides all the inspiration and materials needed for fun, hands-on learning directly ...
Holiday Gifts from Disney
2011-12-11 00:07:00 If you’re looking for the perfect Christmas gift or stocking stuffer you can never go wrong with products from Disney . What child (or adult) can resist the magical world of Disney? We recently had the opportunity to check out a few of their new holiday items: Disney Fairies Cosmetic Set What little girl wouldn’t love ... More About: Holiday , Gifts
Journal 10
2011-12-10 23:29:00 Are you looking for a journal that holds more than a years? worth of journaling? Then you should check out Journal 10+. Journal 10+ is a journal that hold 11 years worth of journaling. The reason for the 11 years is so you can start at anytime within the year you receive it and still ...
Beethoven?s Christmas Adventure DVD
2011-12-10 23:16:00 What better way to usher in the Christmas season, then with a heart warming Christmas tale. Beethoven’s Christmas Adventure is sure to hit the “Christmas spirit” spot, so to speak. Every year my kids can’t wait to drag out all the Christmas movies, and have their very own Christmas marathon. Not all the Christmas themed ...
INKtastic Custom Screen Printing and More
2011-12-10 21:31:00 It?s very rare that I?m totally wowed by a process that involves me getting creative. While I have my moments of being artistic, I?m also the kind of person who can stare at a blank page {or screen} for hours debating before I finally get around to creating. This wasn?t the case as I set ... More About: Screen
Chicken Soup for the Soul: Inspiration for the Young at Heart Review
2011-12-10 16:25:00 Chicken Soup for the Soul introduces a book filled with stories of love, inspiration, humor, and more for the mature generation out there, called “Inspiration for the Young at Heart ”. This book is all about enjoying your senior years and features such story topics as new adventures, taking college classes, finding love, how to handle ... More About: Review
I See Me! Personalized Children?s Books
2011-12-10 03:31:00 Something I love to do during the holidays is read my children Christmas books, but I have never had an opportunity to read them a personalized Christmas book until now! So let me introduce you to one of the best sites on the Internet to purchase personalized books for just about any occasion for children ... More About: Children , Books
Celebrate the Holidays with Martha Stewart and PetSmart Review
2011-12-10 02:35:00 It’s the season for giving, so let’s not forget our furry friends! PetSmart has everything you need to make sure your pets have a wonderful, fun filled holiday season with toys, treats, clothing, and more! Martha Stewart has teamed up with PetSmart for a line of pet clothing and toys that are a must see! ... More About: Holidays , Review , Celebrate
Alvin and the Chipmunks ? Chipwrecked! (CD Giveaway)
2011-12-10 00:52:00 Ever since the very first Chipmunks movie my girls have been crazy over them. They thought the talking chipmunks were hilarious! Throw in a trio of Chipettes who sing and you have a movie . . . and soundtrack . . . that is pure entertainment. The vacationing Chipmunks and Chipettes are turning a luxury ...
Thomas & Friends Steam Team Collection
2011-12-10 00:28:00 My kids, Ethan (age 4) and Vivian (age 2), are fans of a lot of different TV shows. That being said, there?s one show that they always choose when given the option- Thomas & Friends . Recently we received something that made them very excited- the Thomas & Friends Steam Team Collection! The Thomas & Friends ...
HEXBUGS
2011-12-10 00:23:00 What do you get when you mix a bug with a robot? The answer is simple – you get a toy that will be your child’s new best friend, keeping him entertained for hours! I mean lets face it, what boy wouldn’t love a robotic bug, my son’s sure do. HEXBUG is a toy line ...
Special Two-Part Holiday Episode of Word Girl
2011-12-09 21:04:00 Scholastic Media, a division of Scholastic Inc, the global children?s publishing, education and media company, announced today that the Emmy ® Award-winning series Word Girl ® will debut a special two-part holiday episode, ?A World Without WordGirl,? Friday, December 16 on PBS KIDS GO!(check local listings). The show takes a playful spin on the classic holiday ... More About: Holiday , Episode , Special
Aloha Friday #215
2011-12-09 05:00:00 Welcome to this week’s edition of Aloha Friday . In Hawaii, Aloha Friday is the day that we take it easy and look forward to the weekend. So I thought that on Fridays I would take it easy on posting, too. Therefore, I’ll ask a simple question for you to answer. Nothing that requires a lengthy ...
Review: Sweetriot Chocolate
2011-12-08 21:08:00 I was born and raised in England so I’m biased and have to say Cadbury’s chocolate has to be one of the best chocolates out there. The Swiss chocolate comes a close second but unfortunately American chocolate doesn’t hit the spot for me. The cocoa and butter ratio seems to be off and it tastes like watered ... More About: Review , Chocolate
Bormioli Rocco Glassware
2011-12-08 16:07:00 Seeing all the news about the toxins that can be in plastics these days, I’m just a little bit concerned about the containers I use to store my food in. Enter Bormioli Rocco Glassware products. With generations of history in glass making, this Italian company has come up with some fresh and fun designs that ...
Team Umizoomi Math: Zoom into Numbers App
2011-12-07 21:56:00 Today Nickelodeon launches Team Umizoomi Math : Zoom into Numbers , a math-based app inspired by Nickelodeon?s preschool series, Team Umizoomi ? the first preschool series to focus entirely on math. Developed by curriculum consultants and tested by focus groups, the app features five touchable, deeply leveled games (23 levels in all), an interactive map of Umi ...
NASCAR Unleashed for Wii
2011-12-07 16:36:00 Get ready for a NASCAR experience like no other. Test your mettle on classic speedways, including Daytona International Speedway, Chicagoland Speedway, Homestead-Miami Speedway, Martinsville Speedway and Talladega Superspeedway. In NASCAR Unleashed, you’ll get to see how good your driving skills really are as you crash through the boundaries and bring the racing action to the ... More About: Nascar
Nickelodeon Favorites Merry Christmas DVD
2011-12-06 19:15:00 Get in the holiday spirit with preschoolers? favorite characters from Dora the Explorer, Go, Diego, Go!, The Wonder Pets!, Blue?s Clues, Team Umizoomi and Ni Hao, Kai-lan, who star in the all-new DVD, Nickelodeon Favorites: Merry Christmas ! It’s the perfect compilation of Kaila’s favorite shows all in one place! Nickelodeon Favorites: Merry Christmas! Episodes: Dora ...
The Help on DVD Dec 6th
2011-12-06 16:32:00 The #1 New York Times bestseller by Kathryn Stockett comes to vivid life through the powerful performances of a phenomenal ensemble cast. Led by Emma Stone, Academy Award®-nominated Viola Davis (Best Supporting Actress, Doubt, 2008), Octavia Spencer and Bryce Dallas Howard, The Help is an inspirational, courageous and empowering story about very different, extraordinary women ...
Topsy?s Popcorn Giveaway
2011-12-06 01:47:00 When we think of family time we think of popcorn. My kids are fanatical when it comes to pop corn and I love it because it?s so easy to make. But what if someone else already made it for you? Well, Topsy’s Popcorn does just that! Topsy’s delicious, gourmet popcorn is available in a variety ...
Beauty & The Beast: The Enchanted Christmas
2011-12-05 21:45:00 Courtesy of Disney More About: Christmas , Beauty
Prep & Landing on DVD
2011-12-05 16:37:00 Ever since the girls first watched Prep & Landing a couple of years ago, these cute elves have become a holiday favorite of theirs. So when we had the opportunity to watch their holiday special again we couldn’t wait! Prep & Landing is ABC?s television special produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios. The half-hour holiday ...
HipnCozy Car Seat Covers (FullBodyBib Giveaway)
2011-12-05 11:39:00 I don’t know if it’s just my kids but they sure know how to make a mess in their car seats. Sometimes it’s kind of embarrassing when I run into friends while out running errands and they stick their heads in the car to say Hi to the kids. I know I should wash them ... More About: Seat , Covers
Island News #14
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