Category Archives: REVIEW

BOOK REVIEW: Beautiful Oops by Barney Saltzberg

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As Barney Saltzbery says himself, “A life lesson that all parents want their children to learn: It’s OK to make a mistake. In fact, hooray for mistakes! A mistake is an adventure in creativity, a portal of discovery. A spill doesn’t ruin a drawing—not when it becomes the shape of a goofy animal. And an accidental tear in your paper? Don’t be upset about it when you can turn it into the roaring mouth of an alligator.” Saltzberg’s book Beautiful Oops, shows children through very tactile, beautiful and interactive examples that mistakes can turn into beautiful things! Beautiful Oops teaches … Continue reading →

Website: www.storytimeforme.com

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If you you have young children who enjoy stories, you should check out the website, Story Time For Me.com. They have 30 free online books available, with more being added regularly. You simply choose a series (Ben the Mouse, Fern the Fox or Flame the Dragon), then choose a story and then press play and away you go. Each story has a picture of the book and a small info segment beside it that includes the following information:The name of the storyA small amount of info about the storyWhat age range the story is appropriate forThe episode #The category e.g … Continue reading →

REVIEW: Skin MD Natural Shielding Lotion for Face, Body and Hands

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I received a 4 oz bottle of Skin MD Natural Shielding Lotion for review right before Christmas. I have been using it my elbows, knees and hands on a daily basis for just over a month now. Skin MD Natural has: No Greasy Residue No Fragraces No Parabens No Petrochemicals No Dyes I love how it really isn’t greasy at all. In fact, it has a very unique feeling going on and once you rub it into your skin, it truly does disappear and makes your skin feel velvety soft! My knees have a rare skin condition on them and … Continue reading →

REVIEW: Tooth Fairy Kit by ” Baby Tooth Album”

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I received a Tooth Fairy Kit for review the day after my daughter lost her first tooth. Talk about perfect timing! I was so excited when the kit arrived. It is so perfect! The kit contains: Hand Crafted Baby Tooth Keepsake Box: to save and organize baby teeth Baby Tooth Pouch: to keep baby teeth and coins safe under the pillow Tooth Fairy Door Hanger: to remind the tooth fairy to stop by! Tooth Fairy Stationery: for an unforgettable letter to or from the tooth fairy Baby Tooth Chart: to keep track of your child’s developing smile and write special … Continue reading →

REVIEW: Cover Girl Smokey Shadow Blast & Liquiline Blast

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Are you getting ready to go out somewhere special on New Year’s Eve? If so, you might enjoy buying some new makeup from Cover Girl to help you get ready for your special event. Cover Girl Smokey Shadow Blast & Liquiline Blast This year, we are staying in with the kids, but I used my Cover Girl Smokey Shadow Blast and Liquiline Blast on Christmas Day to dress up a bit more than I usually do and I loved how they work! I love the look of a thin line of eye liner, but I don’t use it all that … Continue reading →

REVIEW: Olay Total Effects 7 in 1 Anti-Aging Moisturizer

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I recently received a bottle of Olay Total Effects 7 in 1 Anti-Aging Moisturizer to sample. The key feature of this moisturizer is that it fights 7 signs of aging by: Minimizing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles Soothing dry skin with cooling moisturization Fighting dullness for a healthy-looking radiance Gently exfoliating to smooth and even skin’s texture Refining to minimize the appearance of pores Helping protect skin’s surface from free radical damage Hydrating to firm the appearance of skin Olay Total Effects also contains vitamins, minerals and cooling mint extract for a fresh feeling. I can’t believe how … Continue reading →

Review of Orb Factory

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Have you heard of Orb Factory? They are a creative toy manufacturer located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Their products are sold in more than 20 countries around the world, The Orb Factory’s products have won numerous international awards for outstanding innovation and design. You can order their products directly from their website at OrbFactory.com Here is an example of one of the Sticky Mosaic products that the Orb Factory produces: a Jewlery Box. We received a jewelry box to test out ourselves and boy do we ever love sticky mosaic products! They keep my 5 1/2 year old daughter … Continue reading →

Book Review: Hannah and the Talking Tree by Elke Weiss

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Hannah and the Talking Tree by Elke WeissList Price $16.95Trade hardcover 36 pages color 11.75 inches by 11.75 inchedPrinted on recycled paper, approved by the Forest Stewardship Council.Free Focus Publishing; 1ST edition (2010)ISBN-10: 0982674716 ISBN-13: 978-0982674710Hannah and the Talking Tree is an environmental children’s book intended for Ages 3-7 Available at bookstores online. For more information visit www.freefocuspublishing.com Hannah, the main character in this wonderful children’s story, has very big ears and loves that she can listen to everything in nature. She can hear the grass grow, the wind sing, and the ants march one by one. She can hear … Continue reading →

P&G Stress Free Holiday Cleaning

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As if we don’t have enough to do to prepare for the holidays. There’s shopping and baking, attending events, and probably hosting events too! If you are like me, you like to keep your house as clean as you can. Does it always stay clean? No, but at least it gets cleaned every week 🙂 Proctor and Gamble is helping to get homes sparkling this holiday season. If you use the following products from P & G, you will be sure to have a clean home in time for the Holidays: Keeping your sink clean is a must! Using DAWN … Continue reading →

BOOK REVIEWs: Books for Baby by Candlewick Press

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I received a few books to review that were new to hit the shelves this fall. Each book is sweet in it’s own way. I adore children’s books! I would sit and read books to kids all day if I could…and sometimes I do! Miles to Go By Jamie HarperOct. 2010 ~ Hardcover ~ ISBN 9780763635985 ~ Ages 3-6 This book reminds me of my son’s adventures in his toy car! Miles, the character in this book takes us on an adventure as he hops into his toy car, just his size and drives all over town at a whirlwind … Continue reading →