September 30, 2010
Not too long ago I had an amazing giveaway from VTech. If you've gotten your child, or anyone's child, the fantastic V.Reader or are planning on making their holiday season brighter by gifting it to a lucky child, then I've got some great news for you!VTech has launched it's Learning Lodge Navigator and it's amazing. The Learning Lodge Navigator is a free online tool that offers downloadable books, games, customized
themes and avatars. Additionally, Learning Lodge allows parents to track
their children’s achievement through a customized Progress Log which
provides parents with an overview of how their child is progressing
through key learning curriculum, all of which are age-appropriate.
Online registration is easy and can be accessed by visiting vtechkids.com/download.You'll love the features of the Learning Lodge Navigator and you'll love even more that when you register you'll get Six free, downloadable e-Books, worth $30!!!! SIX FREE BOOKS FOR THE V.READER!!! And, they are super cute books! Get your V.Reader and use the USB port to plug it into the computer and start the fun. My kids absolutely adore their V.Reader and it's definitely at the top of my list for tools that kids are better for having. My 3 year old daughter is starting to show word recognition and I know that the V.Reader is, in part, to thank for that. When my 6 year old son has a choice in what video game system he gets to play, he generally reaches for the V.Reader. It's just that much fun! So, get your V.Reader and download the FREE E-BOOKS!
Posted by Robin .. Posted In : Games
September 28, 2010
You know you've made it in pop culture when there are t-shirts emblazoned with your face, catch phrase, logo, etc. If there was any lingering doubt about Facebook's place in pop culture history, Nacho Mama Tees has solidified the stature of the social networking site with this t-shirt. 
Nacho Mama Tees is overflowing with super soft tees that uniquely show off pop culture references through the years. Clothing should always be a personality statement and Nacho Mama Tees helps show the world how funny you are. I love t-shirts that are conversation starters and that's exactly what the shirts from Nacho Mama Tees are. Whether you are sporting the Facebook t-shirt, getting nostalgic with a Back to the Future t-shirt showing the plans for the Delorean, showing your love for all things Karate Kid or just showing your silly side with something like the Chuck Norris Forecast t-shirt, you'll be sure to start a conversation, get a thumbs up and make someone smile while rockin' an awesome tee from Nacho Mama Tees. 
Many years ago, there was a small skit on Saturday Night Live with Christopher Walken and Will Ferrell. That small skit about the Blue Oyster Cult spurred a joke amongst my husband and me that will probably last forever. When I saw the Christopher Walken Cowbell T-shirt at Nacho Mama I knew immediately that my husband had to have that shirt. He loved the print on the tee but, more than anything, he absolutely loves how the tee fits. Nacho Mama tees are super soft and fit absolutely perfectly. The printing on the tees is impeccable and they are high quality. This isn't my first Nacho Mama tee and it won't be the last. The prices are just really amazing and it is always a certainty that I will find a tee for someone I need a gift for or for myself. 
There are so many tees to choose from. Browsing the tees at Nacho Mama is so fun and I'm certain you'll find one that fits your personality perfectly. Be sure to check out the Daily Deal and get your hands on one of their awesome tees for only $6.99! With the holiday shopping around the corner, start stocking up now and you'll have tons of gifts for all the fun people in your life!Buy it!You can get these tees and so many others from the Nacho Mama Tees site!Win it!One reader will win either a Mystery Tee (you choose gender) or a $15 gift certificate to Nacho Mama Tees!US onlyends 10/11Mandatory to Enter: Visit Nacho Mama and tell me your favorite teeExtra Entries: Please leave a separate comment for each entryAll extra entries are on the upper left sidebar. You may do any or all of them.
Posted by Robin .. Posted In : Clothing
September 27, 2010
Children need music in their lives. It makes them happy. It makes them dance. It can also completely turn around a bad mood and make a fussy child start smiling again. We've always made sure that our kids are constantly exposed to different kinds of music. Then, there are times when it's necessary for good music made absolutely for kids. Silly music that makes them laugh and jump around. The new Monkey Monkey Music CD, What Are the Odds?, does just that. 
Meredith LeVande, became an instant hit with families nationwide, Parenting magazine, children's radio programs around the country, prominent parent groups like Big City Moms and so many more when her debut album Monkey Monkey Music with Meredith LeVande was released five years ago. Meredith has done it again and released the new album this summer. What Are The Odds? is child appropriate with fun music and great lyrics that kids love. An educator and songwriter with close to a decade of experience working with preschool kids, Meredith's love for kids and understanding of what they need when it comes to music shines through when you listen to her albums. The songs are catchy, educational without being overbearing and, most of all, fun. 
My kids, especially my three year old, absolutely love Monkey Monkey Music. My daughter loves to jump around and dance to the songs on What Are the Odds? and always has a blast when I put the CD in the player. Songs like Air Guitar, Silly Animal Friends and Turn Your Body Around are among her favorites though, she really loves all the tracks on the disc. I definitely love Meredith LeVande's music and think it's perfect for small children. This is a CD that parents can put in for their kids from very young ages and would be fantastic in a daycare setting as well. I highly recommend Monkey Monkey Music for parents of small kids and think it makes a great gift as well! Add a Monkey Monkey Music CD to a baby shower gift and introduce the mom-to-be to some great kid music!Buy it!You can purchase the Monkey Monkey Music albums HERE.Win it!One reader will win a copy of What Are the Odds? from Monkey Monkey Music!US onlyends 10/6Mandatory to Enter: Click HERE and sample some of the songs and let me know your fave.Extra Entries: Please leave a separate comment for each entryAll extra entries are found on the upper left sidebar. You may do any or all of them.
Posted by Robin .. Posted In : Music
September 21, 2010
Whether you are potty training or sending a young child off to school, belts can be a hassle for the child and a worry for the parent. I know that when I was school shopping for my son, I took care to buy shorts that had elastic waistbands so that we wouldn't have to deal with the hassle of belts. With fall approaching and jeans on the horizon, he's going to be wearing belts soon. Thanks to Myself Belts, not only will he be able to easily fasten his belt, he'll be rockin' his style every day.Myself Belts are adorable, easy to use belts for kids. Once fastened to the belt loop, the child can easily undo and refasten the belt all by themselves. Simply loop and snap the belt to the front right belt loop (child's left), run the belt through the other loops and let the child see how easy it is to fasten and unfasten the velcro belt.
Myself Belts come in so many different colors and patterns. Every child can express their individual style with the belts and, at such affordable prices, can have a belt to match any outfit. Celebrity moms like Madonna, Felicity Huffman, Courtney Cox and more have discovered Myself Belts for their little cuties. 
Need a personalized gift? Get a Myself Belt with the child's name monogrammed on it! Myself Belts sent us their little boy guitar belt and it's way too cute. My son loves his "rock and roll" belt and I love knowing that he's not going to be fighting with his belt when he uses the restroom at school. 
Myself Belts goes beyond stylish accessories for children. The adult belt is perfect for adults with hand dexterity problems, cognitive issues or physical ailments. As a mom, I instantly thought how perfect the child or teen belts would be if a child had a broken arm or other ailment that limited use of both hands. Myself Belts are really perfect for so many of all ages. 
The two moms behind Myself Belts have struck gold with this idea. Winning awards and sweeping the media, Myself Belts are being discovered for the prize that they are. I absolutely recommend these belts and think they are a perfect gift for small children and a must-have for any potty training child. Buy it!You can purchase Myself Belts from their online store.Win it!One reader will win a Myself Belt (may choose gender)US onlyends 9/30Mandatory to Enter: Visit Myself Belts and tell me your favorite styleExtra Entries: Please leave a separate comment for each entry.- "Like" Myself Belts on Facebook- Follow Myself Belts on Twitter- Subscribe to the Myself Belts YouTube channel3 entries- Enter the Next Day Flyers giveaway3 entries- Enter the Crazy Dog Tshirt giveaway2 entries- Enter the Izola Shower Curtain giveawayAll other extra entries are on the upper left sidebar. You may do any or all of them.
Posted by Robin .. Posted In : Gear for Kids
September 21, 2010
Get ready!Adjust your wings and make sure your glitter is applied just right!Everyone's favorite little pixie is swooping into little girl bedrooms and hearts everywhere today, September 21st!
The all new movie has Tinker Bell and friends in a new adventure with humans. This movie is true pixie dust for all little girls. The animation is amazing and the magic is, as usual, breathtaking. Tinker Bell does not disappoint and still absolutely dazzles. What little my generation had of Tink is made up for by how much our daughters can experience her. Every little girl wants to be a fairy and with this new Tinker Bell movie, they can dream a little more vividly.With vocal talent from celebrities like Raven Symone, Lucy Lui and Kristin Chenoweth, the cast is full of fun and spunk. Tink's new circle of friends is hard to resist as little girls get to meet characters like Vidia, a fast flying fairy.
Any day is a good day for some fun with Tinker Bell but, with the holiday season rapidly approaching, this is the perfect gift for any little girl! My daughter and I are both loving Tinker Bell & The Great Fairy Rescue and I know that all little girls will love it as well.
Want some more Tinker Bell fun?! Click HERE for downloadable Tinker Bell recipe and craft pages!Ready for some pixie dust? How about a giveaway?!
One reader will win:
1 copy of Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue Blu-ray + DVD Combo Pack2 pairs of Fairy Wings (assorted colors will be selected at random; photo is an example)1 Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue Picnic Blanket1 Do-It-Yourself Fairy House (to be assembled, as shown here)1 Disney Fairies Crayola Neon Color Explosion coloring pack
Wow! That's a little girl's dream prize! And, the fairy wings will come in handy with Halloween around the corner!US onlyends 9/29Mandatory to Enter: Tell me your childhood memory of Tinker Bell or what your child thinks they would do if they met a fairy!Extra Entries: All extra entries are on the upper left sidebar. You may do any or all of them. Please leave a separate comment for each entry.3 entries- Enter the Next Day Flyers giveaway2 entries- Enter the Crazy Dog Tshirt giveaway
Posted by Robin .. Posted In : DVD
September 20, 2010
No matter your decor, wall color or rug choices, the focal point of your bathroom will usually be your shower curtain. When I was redoing our guest bathroom, I actually did the entire room centered around the shower curtain I had in there. As I gear up to remodel our master bed and bath, I am certain that the focal point of the bathroom is going to be uber stylish and unbelievably unique, thanks to Izola Shower.Izola Shower doesn't just sell shower curtains. Izola Shower outfits your bathroom in art. The designs that Izola Shower offers are sophisticated and unique, bold and fresh and give a new perspective on bathroom decor. Because, that's what they are. Not just shower curtains. They are decor and they are fabulous. 
Izola Shower carries shower curtains with iconic world destinations emblazoned in incredibly unique ways. I love that the different destinations can completely change the look and feel of a bathroom. Feeling romantic? The Venice shower curtain would be perfect for a soft and sweet bathroom. Need a gift for your favorite bachelor's pad? The Las Vegas shower curtain is definitely money. Wanting something bold and fun for the master bath in our home that is primarily my husband's bathroom, I chose the Brooklyn Bridge shower curtain. I just love the perspective here. It's more than a picture of the bridge. It gives depth to the bathroom and is impressively high quality. I absolutely adore it and my husband digs it too. 
Other interesting shower curtains that Izola Shower carries include maps, such as the obviously cool Texas State Map, urban subway maps from large cities, fun patterns, like the Buddha shower curtain or the Bamboo curtains, and their gorgeous Artists Series. I absolutely adore the curtains in the Artist Series, especially the amazing Chandelier by Alexa Pulitzer. Oh, how I want that shower curtain!
New at Izola Shower, check out their placemats! After I finish the remodel in my kitchen, I'm thinking that some of these placemats will look awesome on my new bar. Love them!
I'm so in love with my shower curtain from Izola Shower. I definitely recommend them for a totally unique look that you can center your bathroom decor around. Having a party in the coming months? Expecting company for the holiday season? Wow them with an Izola Shower curtain in your guest bathroom!Buy it!You can get all these amazing shower curtains from the Izola Shower online store.Win it!One reader will win their choice of Destination, Map or Pattern Shower Curtain!US onlyends 9/29Mandatory to Enter: Visit Izola Shower and let me know which shower curtain you want if you win.Extra Entries: Please leave a separate comment for each entry3 entries- Enter the Next Day Flyers Giveaway3 entries- Enter the Crazy Dog Tshirt Giveaway2 entries- Enter the Flannery Brothers CD Giveaway- Follow Izola Shower on TwitterAll other extra entries are on the upper left sidebar. You may do any or all of them.
Posted by Robin .. Posted In : Bathroom Products
