Kids Stuff

November 9, 2007

• Send Your Kids On An Adventure With My BedBugs

  Would you like to make bedtime a bit more fun? The educational children’s program, My BedBugs, creatively turns the parenting hot spots of bedtime and cleaning into kid-friendly adventures.
  My BedBugs entertain and educate with songs and playful adventures.
  Created in 2002 by husband and wife team Alex Greene and Carol Sweeney, My BedBugs has made parenting [...]

November 8, 2007

• Mom 4 Life Giveaway

  Our first contest in our Christmas Giveaway 2007 features a wonderful mom-owned store that shares our goal of promoting moms and bringing moms the best mom-invented and mom-made products.
  Heather started her online store Mom 4 Life in 2003 to fulfill her dream of “staying at home with her son Hunter, while also helping the family [...]

October 31, 2007

• A Retro Giveaway — Pedal Car or Record Player — Take Your Pick

  I wasn’t there, but I think I would have loved the Fifties.
  Of course I love the conveniences of our present day technologies and the respect and equality women have earned, and I likely wouldn’t trade those for a poodle skirt. But there is something special about the 1950’s… Something simpler… Harmless fun when [...]

October 27, 2007

• Getting Strong With The Wiggles

  Do your kids like to wiggle?
  Since Julia was a little baby, the Wiggles have held a top spot in our DVD player. The lure of these singing and dancing Aussies even pulls Jackson away from whatever he’s doing to dance along.
  The Wiggles latest DVD release “Getting Strong” is the first in their new series Wiggle [...]

October 13, 2007

• Creative Corner — Ooey, Gooey Science Activities

  *** Monthly Feature Column ***
  Creative Corner
  October – Ooey, Gooey Science Activities
  by Tara Rison.
  It is always difficult to believe it is truly fall because here, in Charleston, SC, we are still wearing shorts and t-shirts. However, once I see all of the Halloween costumes, decorations, and candy, I am reminded that fall is upon [...]

October 12, 2007

• What Toy Most Symbolizes Boyhood?

  A TONKA truck of course!
  TONKA is having it’s 60th birthday this year and is celebrating the rough-and-tumble playtime fun that their 250 million trucks have brought children all over the world.
  In 1947 the very first TONKA truck was made. Since then TONKA has remained the top trusted name in rugged vehicle play.
  Now I realize [...]

October 9, 2007

• Kukunest Eco-Friendly Children’s Bedding Giveaway

  Kukunest can transform your children’s bedrooms into places of wonder and adventure that match the creativity bubbling inside them.
  Laura and Teri, the moms behind Kukunest, dreamed of creating a line of children’s bedding “embodying a contemporary aesthetic that is visually arresting, colorful and eclectic and above all, meant to fuel children’s imaginations.”
  Their dream has [...]

October 8, 2007

• Let Your Little Princess Follow Her Dreams

  Nothing quite matches the magic of a Disney Princess.
  Little girls are naturally drawn to the beauty and fantasy of princesses. And the stories in this Disney Princess Enchanted Tales: Follow Your Dreams DVD teach children the power of believing in themselves.
  The accompanying Disney website has some wonderful resources to help you and your children get [...]

September 24, 2007

• Let Professor Pocket Teach Your Kids Spanish

  Professor Pocket will get your kids singing and speaking Spanish!
  Professor Pocket™ takes a completely fresh approach to language introduction. Instead of bombarding listeners with vocabulary words, we seamlessly weave English and Spanish dialogue throughout our CDs and reinforce key concepts and vocabulary through songs.
  All of this is done from the perspective of our lovable, [...]

September 21, 2007

• Phonics 4 Babies

  Do you have a precious baby who has yet to discover the world of words?
  If you’re still enjoying the learning-by-the-second stage of baby-life, you may want to check out this fantastic educational DVD Phonics 4 Babies.
  The adorable Tummy Tots are the perfect teachers to encourage your baby to learn to talk. In a magical [...]

September 19, 2007

• Have Your Kids Discovered Kappa Mikey?

  If your child has discovered cartoons, chances are he’s met Kappa Mikey.
  After winning a role on LilyMu, a hit anime show in Japan, Mikey Simon is catapulted to super-stardom in a country he knows nothing about. He and the rest of the cast must adjust to his new found fame – and all of [...]

September 18, 2007

• Does The Thought Of Traveling With Kids Make You Tremble?

  When I hear the phrase “traveling with kids”, it makes me wince.
  I picture tired, bored, whining kids sounding out the familiar “Are we there yet?”
  Maybe it’s because that image sums up most of my childhood memories of traveling.
  But luckily these days we’ve got smart moms like Linda from www.FamilyTravelGear.com thinking ahead for [...]

September 14, 2007

• Let Your Baby Try to Tear One of These…

  Does your baby treat books like chew toys?
  I bet I can guess the answer to that… Yes, we all know babies explore with their mouths, so why should their exploration into the world of books not begin by gumming a good read?
  One brilliant mother of triplets recognized this need for babies to ‘read’ books [...]

September 9, 2007

• With Character Kids Giveaway

  With a huge variety of your children’s favorite characters, With Character Kids is the place to find kids bedding, room decor and more that will thrill your kids. Not to mention, you can also find items like diaper bags that you will love too - all at great prices.
  As Janice and I browsed through [...]

September 5, 2007

• Chicco Giveaway — 30 Strollers in 30 Days

  I first heard the name “Chicco” from my Russian neighbor Luda who prides herself on knowing (and owning) the best brands of every product line a mother could ever use.
  It began when Julia was a small baby and Luda commented on the shabby state of my hand-me-down stroller. She insisted, “You must purchase a [...]

• Bitty Braille T-shirt Contest

  Hip, Adorable, and Educational - these t-shirts go beyond the call of duty…

  It is a beautiful concept - create custom, handmade products that introduce Braille to kids. And Julie Dutt, a busy homeschooling mom and army wife, has brought the idea to life with her unique children’s collection, Bitty Braille.
  Bitty Braille tees feature simple “kid-friendly” [...]

September 3, 2007

• Send Your Preschooler To Siberia

  The Little Einsteins need your preschooler to travel with them to Russia to rescue Rocket’s friend Firebird!
  The Little Einsteins new full-length adventure movie Rocket’s Firebird Rescue is here.
  The message is of teamwork, friendship and compassion and it’s full of action, music, magic and fun. Your little ones will love being swept away on this exciting [...]

August 29, 2007

• Land’s End Back to School Contest

  Getting ready for school with Land’s End…
  It’s time for back-to-school shopping! And I must admit with Jackson heading off to kindergarten, I am probably even more excited and nervous than he is. I am savoring all the anticipation and preparation, while still somewhat in shock that my baby is heading off to school already.
  What about [...]

August 19, 2007

• Splendid Clothing and LaLOOP Reviews and Giveaway

  This is a guest review by 5 Minutes for Books columnist Jennifer Donovan.
  Amanda, Kyle, and I had the opportunity to check out some cool product lines. Read on and make sure to enter the giveaway at the bottom of the post. I am sure that you are not going to see us on the runways [...]

August 11, 2007

• Does Your Toddler Want A Comfy Easy PC?

  Julia thinks they probably do… because she loves hers!
  The Comfy Easy PC System is a uniquely designed keyboard with accompanying software created specifically for children aged 1 to 5.
  Julia (age 2) loves being a big girl and taking her turn on the computer.
  When you purchase the Comfy Easy PC System, it comes with a [...]