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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 [...]

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 [...]