Summer is fading fast but there’s still plenty of time to get in some much needed summer reading for the kids! National Geographic Kids knows how to keep them engaged and interested while still having fun. The Big Book of Fun is the perfect take-a-long for vacation car rides or to just hand your kid […]
New U-Build Monopoly family board game by Hasbro – Review
July 26, 2010 By 6 Comments
In celebration of it’s 75th year, Hasbro has amped up Monopoly and a few other family board game classics with a new U-Build style of play. Now you can customize your playing experience with five new U-Build games from Hasbro that include Monopoly, Sorry, Battleship, Mousetrap and Connect 4. From press release: In Monopoly U-Build […]
New Studio C collections by Carolina Pad review
July 18, 2010 By 129 Comments
This summer seems like it’s flying by! We’ve already started thinking about back to school shopping! Something we always need plenty of are supplies! And whether you’re a tween, teen or adult supplies are always funner when they mix great style with function! Carolina Pad does this especially well with the new Studio C collection […]
Repel Bugs with the ThermaCELL Patio Lantern! Review
July 16, 2010 By 3 Comments
During these hot and humid summer days our family spends quite a bit of time going outside in the early evening / after dark hours instead of when the sun is blazing down on us. While we enjoy the much cooler weather and peacefulness of nighttime backyard wandering we absolutely can’t stand all the annoying […]
Oceanology Handbook: A Course for Underwater Explorers review
July 8, 2010 By 58 Comments
Summer is a great time for young adventurers to brush up on their knowledge.Those wishing to unlock the secrets of the deep blue sea will find all sorts of treasure in this wonderful book. The Oceanology Handbook: A Course For Underwater Explorers By Professor Pierre Aronnax From Press Release: “Explore the ocean’s wonders, real and […]
Where’s Waldo? The Ultimate Travel Collection Book review
July 8, 2010 By 176 Comments
Is it hot and sticky and really stinkin’ HOT where you live? We feel like we’re all melting away here! This kind of weather calls for activities that require minimal movement! Bring in the books! Where’s Waldo? The Ultimate Travel CollectionBy Martin Handford Everyone knows Waldo! They just need to find him, and they’ll have […]
SHOW OFF: How to do Absolutely Everything. Book review
July 8, 2010 By 129 Comments
Are your kids bored out of their minds and begging you to entertain them yet? If so then you need to hand them this book! Show Off: How to Do Absolutely Everything. One Step at a Time. Written by Sarah Hines Stephens, Illustrated by Bethany Mann This hefty paperback has over 1,500 illustrations and 224 […]
Add National Geographic Kids Almanac 2011 to your child’s summer reading list!
June 29, 2010 By 2 Comments
If your children are anything like mine, they have a ton of questions. All day long it’s Why this, Why that, Where does this come from – it can be never ending! The National Geographic Kids Almanac 2011 is bound to give you a few hours of quiet time! This book is packed absolutely full […]
Minnie Rose Lovgreen’s Recipe for Raising Chickens – book review
June 15, 2010 By 6 Comments
I’ve just read the quaintest little book on chicken raising that there ever was! Minnie Rose Lovgreen’s Recipe for Raising Chickens is a must have for any poultry keeper, young and old, or even those just interested in the ways of the chicken.The book includes “Simple, economical ways with eggs, chicks, broody hens, laying hens […]
Real Man’s Guide to Fixin’ Stuff by Nick Harper – review
June 10, 2010 By 140 Comments
I’m lucky enough to have a very handy husband,if I need something done around the house he can usually find a way to get it done, one way or another. But… even my man can sometimes struggle with certain honey-do-list items. It’s truly not a crime to read the instructions! Try telling Super Genius that […]
Googly Bands stretchable bands are new Tween collectible
June 8, 2010 By 3 Comments
I had never heard of Googly Bands but thought they looked fun so signed up to review them when Twitter Mom’s asked. When the package arrived I thought I would surprise Pie with them. She grabbed them out of my hands quicker than I could tell her about them and said “Wow mom! Everybody at […]
Prevent head lice with Zippity Doo’s hair products
June 8, 2010 By 45 Comments
I’m going to talk about something that no one likes to think about. Something that moms, and dads, have a deep fear of. Head Lice. Ick! You might think since it’s summer the kids are safe because they aren’t sitting in school next to potential bearers of this nasty little critter, but did you ever […]
