The Kit Place- Review and Giveaway!!!

Happy Sunday, bloggy buddies 🙂
I am happy to introduce a really fun site to you all- it’s called “The Kit Place”!

It’s really great, it has so many cute craft kits for you to do with your children. They break it down into three categories of kits- group, gift, and individual kits.
GroupKits are really cute for if you are having a birthday party, and want to do something crafty and original.
You can make dolls, dinosaurs, pinwheels- even the classic puppet!

The gift kits are actually very thoughtful. For the adult who is going though a change in life, they have kits to make the transition easier. Like the Wedding Day kit- which has “Last minute emergency items for the big day. On an important day like a wedding, graduation, sweet 16 party or bar mitzvah, things can go wrong. This kit will have all the last minute things you need to make it through with flying colors.
This kit includes: A First Aid Kit, Packing List, Advil, Hem Tape, Sewing Kit, Tide To Go stick, Mints, Toothpaste and a Toothbrush”

Really thoughtful, right? I mean, really.
We were sent an individual kit- The Personal Tote kit. You and your child/ren can have so much fun decorating this multi-functional bag.
In today’s eco-friendly world, reusable bags have become popular. Now you can design your own and have your friends ask you where you got your bag. This arts and crafts kit contains crafts supplies like the environmentally friendly bag, stencils and items to customize the tote and make it yours. Save the environment and look great doing it! Perfect for kids crafts ages 6 and up.

The Canvas Tote is 10 oz Cotton 14″x 16″x 4″. This strong, large bag is strong enough for groceries, kids toys, gifts, school books and more. It is great [Read more…]

Neti Pot- Review and Giveaway!!!

Tis the season!!! NO, not the HOLIDAYS! Cold and flu season! (Well, ok, so it’s not as much fun as giving out presents and making special dinner with mom and grandma.)
Did you get a cold yet? Do you have one now? Do I have some good news for you!
The Neti Pot!

Have you heard about it? It’s so great. I have used other types of nasal rinses in the past, but this is the best one I have ever tried, hands down!
Ok, I understand the idea can seem kind of gross. (Do it alone in the bathroom! LOL) But, it really does work.

The original…since 1972
The Neti Pot naturally cleanses, refreshes, and protects the nasal passages, one of our body’s first lines of defense against illness. Recommended today by doctors and pharmacists worldwide, the Neti Pothas been used for thousands of years in Ayurvedic medicine to alleviate sinus and allergy problems. The Himalayan Institute introduced the Neti Pot over 35 years ago, and we currently offer
a full line of high quality products to support a complete sinus cleansing system.

Neti Pot is great not just for cold and flu season- though if you are a first time user, or are skeptical- really, what have you got to lose when you are already miserable?
It is all natural, no drugs, no chemicals.

The Neti Pot can keep your s nasal passages clean, moist, and healthy. Did you know that our nasal passages are one of our first lines of defense against getting sick? We as moms, parents, (and Pre-School teachers!) know that while kids don’t share much, they share their germs! Little must have coughed on me 10 times today alone…and how many of you get snot on the leg or pants at least once a week? (You know you do!) Yep, those cute little buggars are germ- balls! And mommy doesn’t get a sick day.
Neti Pot can keep us healthy, and prevent us from getting sick in the first place.

Five reasons why the Neti Pot makes sense

  1. Soothes dry nasal passages
  2. Gently washes away dust, pollen, and environmental irritants
  3. Offsets the effects of breathing dry indoor air (especially in winter)
  4. Removes excess mucus…naturally
  5. Helps you breathe freer when practicing yoga or meditation

We were sent the Eco Bioplastic Neti Pot Starter Kit to review. It comes it traditional ceramic, as well.
Eco Neti Pot
The new Eco Neti Pot makes nasal irrigation easy and comfortable. The trademarked lotus design and distinctive shape dispenses the perfect rate of flow to optimally cleanse the sinus [Read more…]

Daddy’s Corner- PlayStation Move!

Hey and welcome to Daddy’s Corner!
Today I am going to review the Playstation move. I recently received a party pack from house party. Thank you very much. In this pack there were 2 move controllers a Playstation eye and 2 games eyepet and start the party. I love most my Playstation 3 and have to say it has impressed me at every turn. So I was hoping for something incredible with move. When I received the package int he mail the kids went nuts, I have been talking about the Eyepet for a while showing them videos and advertisements. They had been talking about it almost non stop to kids and school and anyone else in the general area. Upon opening the controllers I found they fit my hand quite well. In shape it is similar to a newly designed water bottle with an ice cream scoop on the top. In weight it had some density to it but not much more then a tv remote, not heavy at all but fells well built. Set up was easy and pretty self explanatory, set up the camera on top/underneath the tv, we chose underneath. Then pair the controllers with your console (plug a usb cable into the controller then into the front of the console. Easy breezy. The main reason I am so excited for the move is the eyepet so i popped that in first while the kids weren’t around so I could find out how cool this little guy really is. The game is an interactive digital pet who you can play with, feed, bath teach tricks and nurture. In my house he is called a monkey but he looks like a cross between a monkey, a dog and a gnome. You can use the controller to act as various items for use with your eyepet including a treat dispenser, a shower head, and hope for him to jump through and a trampoline. The little guy also responds to your hand gestures. IF you wave your hand above where his head is he will jump up trying [Read more…]

i play. And Green Sprouts review and GIVEAWAY!!!!

Pure Fun! Pure Baby! i play.

Do you not love i play.? I first found out about i play. when Little Man was born. They make these great swim diapers

and Ultimate Swim Diaper Trunks that were just perfect! Not only were they adorable, but I didn’t have to waste money and create waste with disposable swim diapers. You can just wash them after using them!

Love it Save money, save time, save the environment. What more can you ask? They have a swim diaper built right in.
Fast forward to today- Little Man is 3 years old! No more need for swim diapers. But i play. still has really great stuff for him and kids his age! (After all, he still plays, right?)

i play. sent me an Organic Knit Crib Sheet for Little Man to try out. Little Man refuses to sleep in his big boy bed, as you know. So, we still have his crib up. (The crib mattress will fit the new bed, but Little won’t go into it, so what can a mommy do…)
Let me tell you- SO SOFT. So, so snuggely soft. This new, organic crib sheet is made from soft, organic cotton, with an interlock knit. It is, of course, machine washable, and fits standard size crib mattresses. It is chemical free and uses low-impact dyes. Nice!
It was easy to get onto the mattress, and it stayed put while he slept. Little is a fitful sleeper, and many a sheet comes off during the night. i play.’s Organic Crib Sheet stayed put! Yay! (It is also available in Organic Flannel– nice for this time of year!!!)
As you know, I really love companies that care. i play. has a really strong stance on their products and their company.

“It is important to us that our products are safe and healthy for both baby and the environment. We at i play.

Happy Feet! I’ve got those Happy Feet!! Review

Don’t you love, warm, snuggley slippers???
I do!
I recently found out about a really great slipper company called “Happy Feet“!
Have you heard of them? Well, lucky you, now you can hear all the happy details! Yay!

Cooler weather is coming, and we need to be prepared for it now that the sandals are about to be put away. Sigh.
But it’s OK! Like I said- love cute, comfy slippers! Happy Feet slippers are so comfy, they are “like walking on a cloud”. Happy Feet has a really fun array of slippers. They have these adorable ones that look like giant sneakers

and they are available in so many styles. They come in giant sneaker style or “scuff slippers”, the backless kind. You can pick your collage, sports team, or my favorite- animals!!!

And not just bunnies- so many kinds! They have more kinds of animals then I have ever seen. You really need to go to their site. (And the best part- they all come in kids to adult sizes. And the animals ones even come in toddler sizes!)

Look! [Read more…]

Rattles CD Review and Giveaway!!!

Yeah, yeah! Yeah, yeah!
LOL….introducing- “The Rattles!”

This super fun and fabulous band is happy to be releasing their debut CD, Rattle On. So, you know how everyone wants to say “they sound like” such and such a band? OK, they do, but with their own funky-fun twist! I put the CD on in the car on the way to work/school one morning (at 6 am!) and I was like- huh! This sounds like the Beatles! (Pleasantly surprised! And I didn’t even read that that was a goal of theirs until a week later- lol….)
I told this to the hubs, who says- yeah, mmmk. Until he heard it- and he liked it! This is not a man who tolerates kids music and TV well.

The Rattles Band was created by Tony Caio to give parents and their children a non-violent, family friendly musical experience they all can enjoy. Tony Caio is an is an award winning animation director for such well-known licensed characters as “The Sneetches” by Dr. Seuss, “Curious George Goes to a Chocolate Factory” for Scholastic, and “Hollywood Betty Boop”.
“Friends that play together, stay together!” That’s The Rattles’ motto! And it’s prevalent in their songs. This fun, hip, happy and “dance-y” music will really get you and your little one moving, while pumping out positive messages about caring and sharing- WITHOUT making you want to gag 🙂 YAY, Rattles!

The Rattles come straight from the swamps of Central New Jersey.

(Go Jersey!!!)
The Rattles are four musicians and life-long friends – Gus (the goat), Kitty (the cat), Sal (the snake), and Hal (the hippo) – who describe their upcoming release as “the album we were born to make.” Their manager Benny (a dog) and a bunch of roadies (penguins) all named Elvis help The Rattles take their show on the road.
They play classic sounds, catchy sounds, and will make you want to shake your groove [Read more…]

Tinkerbell and redbox- what a great combo! GIVEAWAY!

Hello readers! Have a Tinkerbell fan in your house? Do I have news for you!
No fans of the Disney Fairy? Well, that’s OK, I still have news for you! (See, I aim to please!) If you like movies, then redbox is the place for you!

Do you believe in fairies? You just might after watching Disney’s newest title available at redbox, “Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue! ” In this brand new tale, featuring revamped 3D animation, viewers join fan-favorite Tinker Bell as she meets a human for the first time. And the fun doesn’t stop when the credits roll–after watching the movie you and your child can visit redblog.com to vote on your favorite fairy! With over 24,000 redbox locations nationwide and a rent and return anywhere policy, there’s no need to wait to rent this popular family title! For added convenience, you readers can reserve titles online at www.redbox.com or via the iPhone app from redbox.

Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue is a great reason to gather your little ones together and escape into the magic kingdom. Make it a family movie night with redbox for only $1 a night! In celebration of 1 billion movies rented, redbox is giving everyone that rents a movie in September a free rental! For more details visit www.redbox.com.

Tom’s Of Main Review

Hey guys!
Ever brush your teeth, only to have with that “not so fresh” feeling just a little while later? Yes? OK, me too! 🙂
That is, until “Wicked Fresh!” from Tom’s Of Maine.

Did you know that Tom’s Of Maine is number 3 on the annual Green Brands list for the second year in a row? Did you know they don’t test on animals? Tom’s Of Maine is concerned with the ingredients that go into their products. And they meet or exceed the standards set by various health, religious and animal-protection groups.
I like a company that cares. And Tom’s Of Maine cares about it’s product, people, and the planet.

A few weeks ago, Tom’s Of Maine sent me some of their new “Wicked Fresh!” toothpaste and mouthwash to try out. Wicked Fresh! Long-lasting Fresh Breath Toothpaste uses powerful natural flavor oils and a patent-pending botanical extract to provide long-lasting fresh breath. The ingredients they use represent their ideals – no animal testing or animal ingredients, with the living planet in mind.

I really like natural products. (I am sure you have noticed a pattern, bloggy buddiees!)
I am also crazy about oral hygiene, and dental care. I’m “that mom” who makes the kids brush at school, and keeps floss in my purse. Yes, I have a toothbrush and toothpaste at work, for both myself and Little Man 🙂
(Kamikaze has her’s in her desk.)
And now that toothpaste is “Wicked Fresh!” I have been a Tom’s Of Maine fan for a long time.
I use it on again/off again, because the hubby was not a fan. But he really likes the Wicked Fresh.
It [Read more…]