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Creative Play with Easy Playtown from Square One Kids {Giveaway}

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I am always looking for activities and toys that allow my children to use the immense imaginations they have. Activities that encourage creativity are top of the must have list at my house! We got the chance to check out the eco-friendly Easy Playtown playsets from Square One Kids, and loved them. These simple and affordable (priced at only $14) playsets are … continue reading

Discovery Girls Magazine Goes Digital! {Giveaway}

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My daughters are 10 and 12, and let’s be honest… there’s not a great supply of clean, wholesome, non-celebrity infused reading material for them. We’ve have found one magazine, however, that both of my girls enjoy thoroughly and Mom and Dad approve of! It’s called Discovery Girls, and it’s been a huge hit at our house for about a year-and-a-half now. We LOVE Discovery continue reading

Little Critter and “Get Caught Reading Month” {Giveaway}

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May is “Get Caught Reading Month” and one of our favorite storybook series characters, Little Critter, and beloved author Mercer Mayer are celebrating in a fun and unique way! Little Critter books are some of our favorites, and get read over and over again. The stories are relatable for children everywhere, and entertain. For the first time, Little Critter and beloved author … continue reading

Two New Nat Geo KIDS Books Your Kids Won’t Want to Miss! {Giveaway}

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Frederick Douglass once said, “Once you learn to read, you will be forever free.” This is such a true statement and a big reason why I am so passionate about children’s books! Introducing my children to books at an early age gave them the freedom to explore the world from the pages of a book. No children’s book company does this better … continue reading

Count & Color Electronic Flash Card {Giveaway}

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If you haven’t noticed, we like the various electronic flash card games from Learning Resources! Honestly, the kids get to feel like they are playing a fun handheld game, while I’m happy because they are learning every step of the way. Recently, Luke got the chance to try out the Count & Color Electronic Flash Card. Featuring six large colored buttons in red, … continue reading

Planet Ocean – Now Available on DVD & Blu-ray {Plus a Fun Ocean-Themed Craft}

Disclaimer: Thank you Universal Studios Home Entertainment for providing product for review. We recommend only products or services we stand behind; all opinions are 100% our own.

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Did you do anything fun to celebrate Earth Day yesterday? The kids and I sat down to watch the all-new Planet Ocean, now available from Universal Studios Home Entertainment on DVD and Blu-ray! This amazing and mesmerizing documentary teaches a valuable lesson on the importance of our planet’s oceans.

 

Planet Ocean (available on Amazon for $20.95) is an hour-and-a-half of visually … continue reading

All-New Lift-the-Flap Book from Dinosaur Train {Giveaway}

Disclaimer: Thank you Readers Digest Children’s Books and Dinosaur Train for providing products for review and giveaway. We recommend only products or services we stand behind; all opinions are 100% our own.

Spring is in full swing, and April is full of reminders of how amazing nature is! What better way to celebrate World Habitat Awareness Month (April) and Earth Day (April 22) than to explore the world around you with your little one?! Buddy and our favorite characters from Dinosaur Train are doing just that in their all-new lift-the-flap … continue reading

Two New Books for Spring {Giveaway}

Disclaimer: Thank you Craigmore Creations for providing products for review and giveaway. We recommend only products or services we stand behind; all opinions are 100% our own.

My four year old and I took some time this week to enjoy the springtime weather outside. We walked around our yard, talked about all the new flowers budding, the bugs that are crawling around, the bees that he’s deathly afraid of, and we sat down to enjoy two new children’s books we recently received from Craigmore Creations that are perfect for this … continue reading

New App for Kids – JumpStart Pet Rescue

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We are big fans of the JumpStart line of educational games for children and have posted about them on several occasions. We’ll be posting a review soon of their newest mobile appJumpStart Pet Rescue – and wanted to take a minute to give you a bit of a preview! In JumpStart Pet Rescue, your child can help raise furry friends, and work on important skills like reading, listening, and critical thinking.


Here a list of some of the features:

· Developed from child education experts: Learning curriculum

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All New Disney and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Games {Giveaway}

Thanks to Classy Mommy, I was introduced at an event last Fall to a company that has quickly become a favorite in our house. Although you may not have heard of Wonder Forge before, you’re likely familar with their games. Disney Princess Enchanted Cupcake Party is one of our all-time favorites, and two new releases include one perfect for Easter for those who celebrate. We especially loved the Ninja Turtle game as our son is just getting into them. The 3D takes board game play out of the box as the four … continue reading