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Dreyer Family Band: Family Photograph

I was fortunate to review the CD Dreyer Family Band: Family Photograph (ARV $14.99 CD; $9.99 MP3 Download), which offered a broad range of music styles that both the young and young-at-heart will enjoy. We are the Dreyer family…What’s the music all about? Our family experiences! This is homegrown in the extreme. Recorded in 11 days over 2 family... [Read more of this review]

Bee-Tees

I’m always on the lookout for kids clothing that are not only functional but shares a positive message. So when I was introduced to Bee-Tees, I knew I found exactly what I was looking for. COMPANY DESCRIPTION Communication is the key in any relationship. Bee-Tees provide a teachable moment of communication between parents and children. With the... [Read more of this review]

Sensible Sippers Organic Juice Boxes

Back to School shopping is in full swing…..which means many of us will start shopping for school lunches. The R.W. Knudsen Family brand has created a perfect addition to any lunch box - Sensible Sippers Organic Juice Boxes. Product Description: R.W. Knudsen Family brand has partnered with the Berenstain Bears for the launch of Sensible Sippers... [Read more of this review]

Baby Smarts

As parents, we know that babies learn so much in their first year of life….and we are there to help them along the way.   I was just given the opportunity to review a new book, Baby Smarts: Games for Playing and Learning, that will help parents have fun with their little ones during this special first year, while encouraging necessary development... [Read more of this review]

Kookie Krazy

I love cookies. In fact, if I had to choose any snack in the world it would be homemade chocolate chip cookies. So when I found out about Kookie Krazy, I knew I had to check them out. COMPANY DESCRIPTION Mark Boos Benhard and James Kelley baked up the idea to open a franchise called Kookie Krazy where kids make their own oversized Kookies. The store... [Read more of this review]

Blockbuster’s Summer Escape Pass

July is coming to a close. That means the kids that went to camp are starting to come home, and those that stuck around are bored. Maybe even bored enough to wish they were back in school… {gasp} But summer’s still in full swing! To make it more affordable for families to fight the couch potato blues, Blockbuster has come out with a special... [Read more of this review]

The Woodstock Experience (Giveaway)

This giveaway is now closed. The winner is comment #36: John. Congratulations! I wasn’t around when the Woodstock phenomenon hit but I have heard many stories from people who experienced the 60’s. Forty years later, Sony Music Entertainment has launched the release of The Woodstock Experience. The complete set includes 10 CDs, 6 posters... [Read more of this review]

Sid the Science Kid (Giveaway)

This giveaway is now closed. The winner is comment #74: Christi! Congratulations! Growing up, Science was never one of  my favorite subjects. However, I may have felt differently if Sid the Science Kid was around back then. SHOW DESCRIPTION “Sid the Science Kid”, The Jim Henson Company’s first series for PBS KIDS that features a practical... [Read more of this review]

Salba - Nature’s most perfect whole food.

Have you heard about Salba? Don’t worry. I had never heard of it either until I was given the opportunity to try several Salba Smart products. It’s a whole grain that’s touted to be nature’s perfect whole food. So what is it exactly? Grown exclusively in Peru, Salba is: The trademarked name for the white seeds produced by a... [Read more of this review]

Dive Olly Dive! Ship Shape Sub (Giveaway)

This giveaway is now closed. The winner is comment #34: Susan Varney. Congratulations! I have to admit that I’ve never heard of Dive Olly Dive! before. However, I knew that my girls would enjoy watching anything having to do with the ocean. SHOW DESCRIPTION Dive Olly Dive follows the adventures of Olly, a young submarine-in-training, and Beth,... [Read more of this review]

Hawaiian Tropic - 2009 Suncare Line

When I think of Hawaiian Tropic, I think of tanning oils and dark tans, so I was pleasantly surprised to learn that Hawaiian Tropic has a full line of suncare which includes high SPF products, sunless self tanning cremes, and even a baby & kids line. Product Description: Since 1969, Hawaiian Tropic Sun Care has been that brand that offers genuine... [Read more of this review]

Prime Time on TNT

With all the new drama series emerging from TNT, they are becoming my definite go-to station for quality television programing. We recently had the opporutunity to review the pilots episode to 2 brand new series: Leverage & Dark Blue. LEVERAGE staring Timothy Hutton, Gina Bellman, Christian Kane, Beth Riesgraf, & Aldis Hodge Show Description:... [Read more of this review]

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