LifeProof nüüd – Keeping Your iPad Safe From Life

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We picked up an iPad this last Christmas for our family and my first concern was keeping it safe while in the kids' hands. I looked at a number of cases geared for kids, and while many of them looked like they would indeed keep the iPad safe, they didn't always look like a case I'd want to be seen with. Neon colors. Huge foam padding. They loudly … [Read more...]

Gifts For Your Outdoor Explorer

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With three boys in the house, my family spends lots of time in the great outdoors. From hiking and camping to surfing and snowboarding, I love how being outdoors keeps my boys active, exploring, learning and pushing themselves. These activities, however, are always easier when we have the right gear. Here are some of my favorite holiday picks for … [Read more...]

Holiday Cards from Pinhole Press

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My kids are always excited about getting the mail, but during the month of December, they are extra excited. Why? Holiday cards. From far and wide, friends and family fill our mailbox with updates and photos of their kids, their animals and their adventures. This year we made our holiday cards through Pinhole Press. I love their simple designs, … [Read more...]

KickboardUSA Scooters for All – Mini, Micro & Maxi

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I first discovered Kickboard's 3-wheeled scooters a few years ago and have been a huge fan ever since. From camping trips to neighborhood walks, park playdates to burning off some pre-dinner energy, Kickboard scooters are sturdy, durable, and tons of fun. Mini 3-in-1: The newest addition to the Kickboard collection, the Mini 3-in-1 is suited for … [Read more...]

A Very Playmobil Holiday

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A few years ago my extended family's collection of Playmobil finally got passed down to my kids. Played with by countless of my cousins, including my brother and I, the collection of figures, vehicles, horses, hats and accessories brought back great memories as I watched my kids now play with the same pieces. Fortunately Playmobil has kept busy … [Read more...]

Holiday Gifts from LeapFrog

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We're big fans of LeapFrog around here, and they have lots of fun, new products for the holidays. First up is the newly updated LeapPad 2. This award-winning, kid-friendly tablet was first released in 2011, but has been improved and updated for 2012 with lots of new features and content. - a hi-resolution front and rear camera and video recorder … [Read more...]

Profession & Party Maternity Wear #Giveaway

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Pregnant, but still need to look professional? Or need something gorgeous for the upcoming holiday party season? Bump Club and Beyond, PRElegant, and Bump to Baby Gear are giving away a $300 gift card for your own elegant maternity wear from PRElegant.com. To enter, you'll need to upload any pregnancy picture. One winner will be chosen at random … [Read more...]

How To Buy A Safe Baby Crib

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Last month I had the chance to watch a 30 lb. weight slammed 9,000 times onto the bottom rail of a baby crib. This is just one of over a dozen different tests Delta Children's Product performs on every model of crib they make. Delta Children's Products invited me along with a few other bloggers to one of their testing facilities located in … [Read more...]

Banish Paper Clutter with Fujitsu ScanSnap & Evernote

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In a post a few days ago, I revealed my latest organization secret to managing the clutter of motherhood - Evernote. From important emails to holiday gift ideas, work notes to beauty products to try, Evernote lets me keep all of my random bits information for work, life, house, friends and motherhood in one easily searchable place. But it gets even … [Read more...]

Safer Cleaning with Seventh Generation Specialty Cleaners

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Seventh Generation has just made cleaning more of your house easier - and safer - with their new line of specialty products. As you would expect from this eco-friendly leader, all products are non-toxic, biodegradable, free of phosphates and scented only with essential oils. Wood Cleaner: Scented with calming Lemon Chamomile, this cleanses, … [Read more...]