Toys

Our LeapFrog Mommy Party was a Huge Success!

November 4, 2011

TweetI have been meaning to write about the LeapFrog Mommy Party I was fortunate enough to be able to host last month. However, with my grandmother’s passing, I have been a little distracted to say the least. So, I finally got a moment today to sit down to write about my experiences with the new [...]

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Educational Toys: Discovery Toys Giant Pegboard Review

October 13, 2011

TweetI have always maintained a very strong focus on education, and that is no different now that I’m a mother. I love providing my girls with the best educational toys available. As a work at home mom and direct seller myself, I was familiar with Discovery Toys, but had never had a chance to try [...]

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Eco-Friendly Toy Idea to Inspire Creativity

February 7, 2011

TweetSponsored by Tomoson.com I’m always looking for toys and activities to inspire the girls’ creative side. Zoë loves coloring, painting and drawing right now, so we’re trying to encourage those interests. So, when I was presented with an opportunity to review the Castle Tower from Imagination Box, I was excited. When the box arrived, Zoë [...]

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Go! Go! Sports Girls Award-Winning Dolls Review and Giveaway (Closed)

December 8, 2010

TweetSponsored by Tomoson.com About Go! Go! Sports Girls Dream Big Toy Company created Go! Go! Sports Girls as a fun and educational way to promote self-appreciation and the benefits of daily exercise, healthy eating and sleeping habits, self-esteem and overall healthy life-skills among youths 3-12 years, regardless of race and socioeconomic class. Go! Go! Sports [...]

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Melissa and Doug Bake & Decorate Cupcake Set Review and Giveaway from GummyLump.com (Closed)

November 10, 2010

TweetSponsored by Tomoson.com About GummyLump.com We are dedicated to retailing only the highest quality and most unique toys, building blocks and puzzles available. Our goal is to bring you the best selection of creative and educational toys for children ages 0-6. Many of our wooden toys and building blocks are past award winners. We feel [...]

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PlanToys Big Drum Review and Franklin Goose $25 Gift Certificate Giveaway (closed)

September 23, 2010

TweetPlanToys Big Drum Review Music is an essential part of our daily life. Not only does music help enhance sensory perception, auditory skills and cognitive development, but it’s a fun family activity. Brian has been playing the guitar for more than 15 years and the girls absolutely love to hear him play his guitar and [...]

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Review: Melissa and Doug Cook’s Corner Wooden Kitchen

August 9, 2010

Tweet   When we left Uruguay, we had to sell Zoë’s little play kitchen so we needed to replace it when we got back. I had been trying to buy one off of Craigslist (I love Craigslist), but kept missing the deal or I’d get to look at one and the condition was just unsafe. [...]

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Support Green Businesses and Save Up To 70% with Totsy

April 2, 2010

Tweet I recently discovered Totsy, a company that offers promotions for up to 70% off retail prices on many eco-friendly brands. These are exclusive sales that only last for 48-72 hours and you must be a member to take advantage of them – membership is free. The sales are for top-brand prenatal care products, baby [...]

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Green Toys Cookware and Dining Set Review

March 5, 2010

Tweet One of the items I recommended on my Holiday Gift Ideas for Toddlers post was the Green Toys Cookware and Dining Set. Mimi purchased this set for Zoë for Christmas because she loves to pretend to cook for us and I wanted to share my thoughts on it after it has gotten two months [...]

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The Box is the Best Part…

December 23, 2009

TweetIt’s amazing. We spend countless hours choosing just the right gift for our children. They open the box excitedly, pull out the toy and…. toss the toy aside and play with the box. It’s happened more times than I can count, but it cracks me up nonetheless. It just goes to show you, the best [...]

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