My jewelry obsession started when I was a kid. I can remember opening up the bright pink and purple lisa frank bead kit on Christmas morning 1997 clear as day. I knew when I got that kit that I was going to be a famous jewelry maker. Well things change! I don't make jewelry, however I do love it! Every time I go to the mall I stop at a small charm store. The newest rage these days is a beaded bracelet verses a charm bracelet- and I have to say I love the beaded ones more than the traditional charm ones. What I do not love- is the price. The charms I like start at 40.00 and go up to 900.00. So not in … [Read more...]
Caillou Learning Train
December 10, 2011 by 37 Comments
My boys have always loved trains, and recently they sparked an interest in the PBS show Caillou. So when I saw that Caillou and Rosie had a learning train I knew my my boys had to have it! I fell in love with it the second I realized it did not come with batteries! All toys now a days need batteries and we are constantly changing them out for fresh new ones! The Caillou Learning Train was created for children ages 1 to 3, but my seven year old and four year old boys play with this more than my one and three year old! The train comes with two figures- Caillou and his little sister Rosie. They come … [Read more...]
Wreaths For Door: Artificial Red Berry Wreath
December 6, 2011 by 60 Comments
I tried to hang a wreath on my front door last year and it just did not work. First I couldn't find hook that would fit over my thick door. Then I finally found one and the wreath I bought was so light it blew away! I bought a new one- and two days later the door hook snapped! It is super hard for me to decorate inside because of small hands so I really love decorating the outside. When I saw the Artificial Red Berry Wreath I knew I had to have it! It is perfect for fall and Christmas- and I knew that the bright blood red berries would pop against my deep hunter green door! And boy was I right! The … [Read more...]
Backyard Safari Outdoors Field Binocs
November 28, 2011 by 3 Comments
If you have an adventures child like I do- chances are they have owned a pair of toy binoculars! I gave my kids the Backyard Safari Outdoors Field Binocs about a month ago and it has been non stop adventure since then! They have been bird watching, pirate ship tracking, bear hunting, robber spotting and so much more since then. It amazed me that a simple toy can empower my kids to use their imagination this much! The Binocs have 5 x 30 power crystal clear power optics and honestly offer a pretty crisp, up-close view of far away objects. They come with a super sturdy carrying strap, rubberized hand … [Read more...]
Mam Cooler
November 22, 2011 by 6 Comments
It is so hard finding useful items to stuff in your little ones stocking. We do a stocking for every kid, every year. And even though a one (or less) year old really does not need a stocking- It isn’t fair to leave them out and it’s really fun to watch . This toy is a certified Real Mom stocking stuffer! One thing in our home that is used on a daily basis from around 4 months to one year is a cold teether! Emmitt is our worst teether yet and when ever teeth hurt he just cries and cries. The Mam Cooler is cool looking, and cools his gums. There are multiple surface textures and because the unique … [Read more...]
Oreo Truffles
November 22, 2011 by 5 Comments
Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 60 minutes Total Time: 80 minutes Ingredients- 1 pkg. Oreos 8 oz. cream cheese, softened 16 oz. semi-sweet baking chocolate Instructions- Separate Oreos and scrape filling into a separate bowl. Finely crush cookies. Mix the cookie crumbs with the softened cream cheese. Shape mixture into 1-inch balls. Melt the chocolate in the microwave. Dip Oreo balls in chocolate and then set on wax paper. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Store in the fridge or freezer. Image Via … [Read more...]
2011 Holiday Gift Guide: Playskool Poppin Park Elefun Busy Ball Popper
November 20, 2011 by 64 Comments
This gift guide would not be complete with out some PlaySkool Play Poppin fun! The Playskool Poppin Park Elefun Busy Ball Popper pops and drops balls all over the place for non stop fun. One at a time, one of the five balls pops out of the elephants trunk! The trunk turns different ways so you can control how and where the ball's pop to. For sitting play, turn the trunk to point to the green arm so the balls roll into the belly. Then your little one takes the ball out of the belly and puts it back into the purple ear, wear it again will pop out of the trunk back into the arm and roll to the … [Read more...]
