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Kids Stuff

September 5, 2007

  • 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 [...]

July 26, 2007

  • Sesame Street’s “Ready for School” DVD Giveaway!

    Elmo is getting ready for school in “Sesame Street’s” latest DVD, “Ready For School,” - and we are giving TEN of you the DVD for free…
    The first day of school is very exciting, but it can also be scary - even for a little monster like Elmo. So his friends are there to help.
    If your [...]

July 21, 2007

  • Winnie the Pooh - A DVD Contest for your Little Pooh Fans!

    Win a copy of Disney’s new DVD – The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh: The Friendship Edition
    Winnie the Pooh, the timeless, lovable bear, simply never grows old. He is as magical and entertaining now as he ever was. And Disney is celebrating the never-ending friendship that has delighted generations with the new Friendship Edition [...]

July 1, 2007

  • Lil’ Sugarplum Hair Clip Contest

    Lil’ Sugarplum Sweetness
    Delicate handmade clips that won’t slip…
    Last Christmas, we featured a stay-at-home mom’s online store, Lil’ Sugarplum.
    With Julia having just a few wisps of hair at the time, it was such a treat to try out these adorable little no slip hair clips. They were Julia’s very first hair bows. (Here is the [...]

June 30, 2007

  • Olive Kids Personalized Placemats Contest

    Personalized Placemat Fun

    Want to add a little fun for your kids at mealtimes?
    With Olive Kids creative personalized placemats, your kids can have their own little piece of real estate at the dinner table. We love these cute designs and we are sure your kids will too.
    And because this is a July 4th special [...]

June 28, 2007

  • Memory Cross Contest

    Memory Cross
    Fun, easy and effective — this is a fantastic way to teach your kids Bible verses…
    Jackson picked up the cards and instantly started unfolding, discovering new panels and new words — and all the time, he was learning a new Bible verse. This concept behind Memory Cross’s patented design, created to provide a fun, [...]

May 31, 2007

  • It’s a Franklin Contest - And We Are Giving Away 5 DVDs!

    “Hey it’s Franklin, coming to your house…”
    You gotta love Franklin! As a parent, I can always feel confident reading or watching Franklin stories with my son Jackson and my niece Julia. The fun, friendly stories always contain valuable lessons with lovable characters. It is a “sure” thing with our kids.
    A couple weeks ago I [...]

  • And the Tutu goes to…

    The winner of last week’s Tutu Fantasy contest is….

    DebbiDoo - Congratulations!

May 24, 2007

  • Tutu Fantasy - A Dream Tutu is Waiting for Your Little Girl…

    She twirls, she leaps, she plays… she is a dancer, a princess, a dreamer…
    Whether your little girl is a ballet dancer or just loves to dress up and dream, you will find the perfect tutu or costume at Tutu Fantasy. This mom owned and run store features an incredible line of tutus, costumes and [...]

May 1, 2007

  • We have some winners…

    Today we have winners for two contests!
    First - for our Madison’s Room contest the winner is Nikki (Gabby’s Mom.) Nikki left a comment saying that her daughter Gabby has the finest hair and hair clips always fall out. I hope these wonderful hair clips work for you Nikki. Congratulations!
    Second - for our Angie the Ant [...]

April 26, 2007

  • Madison’s Room - A Contest

    A little bit of spring for your little girl…

    Today’s contest is sponsored by Madison’s Room, a mom-owned boutique that features beautiful, unique hair clips, hair bands and caps.
    Weary of the same, typical hair clips with tulle bows or poofy flowers, Cynthia, the mom behind Madison’s Room, began making her daughters their own hair [...]

April 17, 2007

  • The Winner of the Sick Bear Contest is…

    Last week’s contest was for the very unique Sick Bear bowl, designed to make kids feel a little more secure and comforted during those miserable sick moments.

    Our winner is….Linda from Ribbon Rock Star!!! Congratulations!!!
    Hope the Sick Bear bowl helps to make your kids a little happier when they are feeling sick!
    Thanks to all of you [...]

April 12, 2007

  • Sick Bear™ Contest

    Sick tummies are no fun at all!
    Stomach flu has to be one of the most miserable parts of parenting. It is horrible to watch our children suffer – and not fun at all trying to “catch” the mess. Plus for most children, throwing up is scary too! (I don’t blame them – I am still [...]

March 25, 2007

  • AblePlay – Helping you find the Right Toys for your Special Needs Child

    Recently AblePlay.org emailed us to ask if we would help get the word out about their new toy rating system and web site. We checked out AblePlay and it looks like a valuable resource, so of course we agreed to pass on the info to you.
    What exactly does AblePlay do?
    Through independent reviews and ratings [...]

March 20, 2007

  • Wordless Wednesday - Our Little Princess

    Julia is wearing “Cotton Candy” dance skirt by Katchy Kids Dancewear. You can enter to win a skirt for your little girl in our giveaway contest. But hurry - you only have until 11pm (Eastern) Wednesday, March 21st to enter.

    Thanks to Uisce for creating Wordless Wednesday.
    Check out the Official Wordless Wednesday HQ
    Technorati Tag: Wordless [...]

March 19, 2007

  • Katchy Kids Dancewear Contest

    Girls - I am so excited about this contest!!!

    Now I ADORE my son and he looks sooooo great in his hockey gear. But I also love all things “pretty” and I LOVE the chance to dress up Julia.
    And Julia does not disappoint me - she loves all things pretty, pink and sparkly and [...]