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TAYLINN’S REVIEW OF MADAME ALEXANDER”S NEWBORN NURSERY CUDDLEBABY

As a dedicated member of Madame Alexander’s Mommy Advisory Board, my daughter Taylinn was sent a Newborn Nursery Cuddlebaby Girl Doll Angel Love! She’s never had a doll that looks and feel as real as the Cuddlebaby. As soon as she took her out if the package she noticed how life like it looked and felt. Heavy enough to feel real but not too heavy.she can also suck her thumb which she loved. Once you remove her hat she has curly brown hair which also feels very real. Her bug bright eyes are brown and has a beautiful skin tone. She has on a diaper underneath her pink gown as well.

Taylinn loves nurturing her dolls and being a great mommy to them all so Angel Love just made it easier for her to give her all of her love and show her motherly side. Taylinn also took her money and purchased a bottle for her doll that has magic milk in it and cries when the baby finish drinking so and also burps. She makes sure Angel Love is fed and changed everyday. I thought that was very motherly of her to think of her baby and responsibilities. She’s doing an excellent job at being a parent. She loves her newborn cuddle baby and takes special care of her.

Experience The World of Newborn Nursery today! Newborn Nursery Cuddlebaby Girl Doll Angel Love is retailed at $109.95 and can be purchased online at MadameAlexander.com.

The Madame Alexander team is excited to share that they have recently added a new feature to the website where customers and lovely Mom Advisory Board are now able to post reviews of each product directly onto MadameAlexander.com. This can be done by clicking the “Review” tab on the product page for each doll. Madame Alexander values your feedback and would love for you to share your thoughts on the website.

http://www.madamealexander.com
@AlexanderDollCo on Twitter

Disclosure: By me being on Madame Alexander’s Mommy Advisory Board my daughter receives dolls for her review. Her opinions and mine are 100% our own.

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MY BLOGGER BASH RECAP #BBNYC #KIDZVUZBTS #SWEETSUITE14

11 Aug

When I purchased a ticket to Blogger Bash Conference I knew I was going to have fun for two-days playing with toys, connecting with sponsors, stuffing my face and taking home lots of great swag. Once I saw the list of sponsors and blogger friends attending and encouraged even more bloggers to come I was so excited and counting the days.

Day 1, Sweet Suite kicked off the conference/party with lots of great sponsors. Kidz Bop Kids welcomed us into the building and signed an autographed picture for us to take home. We also were directed to the badge table where we got to decorate and personalize our name badge courtesy of Crayola. Hasbro, Activision, Razor, Lego, Crayola, Just Play, HexBug, Creativity for Kids, Faber-Castell, Jazwares, Techno Source (Kurio), Play Vision, Boogie Board, Uncle Milton, Bananagrams, Tech 4 Kids, Spin Master and Disney Infinity were a few of my favorites. I enjoyed talking to the reps and playing with toys, taking pictures, and learning about the new toys coming out this year. I even won a Kurio tablet for my kids after skiing on one of the cool apps on their device. It comes out in October so they are excited to get it. Crayola came in handy for back to school. I’ve always used Crayola even when I was little so it was nice to talk with them. They even had tables set up to let us decorate lunch bags for our kids to take home. Razor showed their new scooters and my daughter would flip for the light up one they showed. It’s not out yet but I’m sure the rep said September or October. I’ve always wanted a Boogie Board for the kids. I’ve seen them in Costco but never purchased one. I was glad to see the reps there and learn more about it. Jazwares was a must because my kids love Minecraft and I had to make it my business to connect with them. My daughter loves arts and crafts, drawing, painting and Faber-Castell high quality products are just right for her to show her creative side. Bananagrams is an Anagram game that will keep my kids busy on the road or just hanging out at home, a friends house, or at the park. I also have a back to school picnic coming up that will be great to bring with us too. Just Play had Care Bear come to life and I got to take a picture and even won a huge Care Bear that was sent to my house. I also loved Doc McStuffins toys. My daughter is a huge fan. Hasbro wouldn’t be Hasbro with My Little Pony toys which my daughter is obsessed with. Activision’s Skylander game is on my son’s wish list. I even want that game. Lego is a must in our family. We love building and these keep us busy as a family. I love the new Marvel and DC Comic Superheroes Lego figures. Tech 4 Kids booth had the WWE rumble fists, and punching bag that were a big hit. Spin Master never lets me down and I am biting my nails for the new doll Chatsters to come out this fall. I asked the representative at Spin Master how they came up with the idea for Chatsters. She explained she was born from a focus group of little girls. They were asked what they would like in a doll. She is so cute and perfect for tech savvy girls. She communicates with you through her interactive glasses which are mini LED screens. In addition to interacting with you she will also respond to her dog (Boomer), lipstick and other accessories. Her glasses can play mini games too. Chatster will have her own app where you can discover her other features and she can even text you for free through the app, no data charges will apply. HexBug previewed its new line of Vex Robotics. My kids are fans of the Aquabot 2.0 robotic fish. I need to order more because one is definitely not enough. I also want to get the fish tank as well. Uncle Milton toys brought along their new Frozen room decor. My daughter will enjoy this decor in her room. Disney Infinity hooked everyone up with a Preview Edition Tinkerbell 2.0 Figure. What a great collectors item.

Skylanders Trap Team invited everyone Into their suite with video games, photo opps with one of the characters and delicious cupcakes.

Angry Birds Stella After Party was just right to end the day with. All the bloggers gathered in a beautifully decorated room with a DJ playing great music old and new, food from Taco Bell which I personally don’t eat, hot dogs, humungous cookies with Stella Angry Bird face on it, drinks, etc. We danced to all the songs and had a great time. Of course we didn’t want the party to end but we knew we had Day 2 to attend and we needed our rest.

Day 2 started with a Bat-tastic breakfast by Lego Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment’s LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham #LEGOBatmanGame
I enjoyed learning about this new game and playing this action packed adventure game with friends. Buffet breakfast was yummy with a variety of hot and cold foods and drinks.

We had a speed dating session with brands where we sat down face to face and learned about their products up close and personal in the 2.5 hour session. We went table to table to brands that participated. I was able to ask questions, leave my business card, and receive important info.

Chicken Soup for the Soul had food demos that showcased new Chicken Soup line of food products. The food was delicious. I personally loved the meatballs but everything was delicious.

EA Events Social Suite was the place to be if you wanted manicures, makeup touch ups from Cover Girl, Jet Set dress by Lisa Maree, arm candy from Joseph Nogucci, lip gloss by Cover Girl as well, goodies from Washdrops (car wash solution), AutoTex Pink wiper blades, Wubble Bubble Ball demos, Alex Lemonade Stand samples (I also donated). Smokey The Bear was there taking pics and celebrating his 70th birthday.

Korus kept everyone dancing when they demoed their wireless, portable speakers and had a contest where you bring your playlist on your smartphone and play DJ so you could try and win a speaker or a set.

MZ Wallace had a collection of their handbags and totes on display. The VIP attendees received a free handbag. (Jealous) I’ve seen this handbag around and always wanted one but never knew the name. Now I know and I still want one and a few of the gorgeous totes too. There’s even a farmer’s market tote available now. I hope to own a few handbags and totes one day.

Wow Wee had MIP the toy robot at their station . I love robots and this will definitely be on my kids wish list.

Anne Geddes world renowned photographer was at Baby Palooza to talk and her family attended. She autographed copies of her book and was a pleasure to meet.

KidzVuz Back To School was strictly for the kids and my kids made sure to be in attendance. They were waiting for this for weeks and I was glad they got to experience this fun event. I am also glad Blogger Bash thought of the kids when planning this conference.

So many great sponsors for the kids to run around to. My son made it his business to stop at Microsoft first. He loves technology and wanted to see what new tablets or laptops they had in store. He was very impressed after speaking with the rep and now wants one of course. Lands End had kids put together a back to school outfit and pose for the camera. I loved all the clothes and accessories. My daughter even had the chance to model in a back to school fashion show the next month wearing Lands End and got to keep all the pieces. She loved it and did a great job!!! My daughter spotted glitter and ribbons and made her way to Star Stable to get a hair makeover. She also got to play this game on the iPad that was provided to keep kids occupied . It’s an online adventure horse game. She enjoyed it and loved her hair makeover. School Specialty the arts & craft supply store had a money booth with fake money that kids entered and was timed to grab as much fake money as possible so they could collect school supplies when finished. Parents even got to go in too. There were no losers and my kids had a ball. They racked up on school supplies. Hasbro had all the toys my daughter wanted. Littlest Pet Shop is one of her favorites. UniKey can turn my smartphone into a universal key. Attach a Kevo fob to your child’s backpack for easy, convenient access to the home. I would love this for my family. I hate looking for my keys or losing them in the house. This would make things so easier. Speck handed out cell phone and iPad mini cases. Their cases have been protecting my iPhone and iPad mini for years. Love the colors and designs.

Make My Cake handed out cupcakes which were amazing. I live a few blocks away from them so we enjoyed having them at Blogger Bash.

After running around to all the sponsors all the kids were given Lands End book bags and a bunch of toys.
Everyone who attended Sweet Suite was also sent a box full of awesome toys to their house. The kids couldn’t wait for that. They loved everything in the box. Something for everyone. I put a video of my daughter opening the box on social media. My daughter also made videos with KidzVuz discussing and reviewing her favorite toys.

I’d like to thank everyone connected with Blogger Bash for a great time. I hope it returns to NY again.

Disclosure: I was not compensated for this post. Opinions are 100% mine as always. My kids and I received lots of swag.

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TAYLINN’S LEGENDS OF OZ: DOROTHY’S RETURN DOLL COLLECTION REVIEW @AlexanderDollCo

12 Jul

Being on Madame Alexander’s Mommy Advisory Board has it’s perks for my daughter Taylinn and trust me she’s not complaining. She is given a variety dolls to review. This time she received the whole doll collection from the Legends Of Oz: Dorothy’s Return. I’m so glad she did because she saw the movie and loved it and receiving the dolls just made her even more excited. Her doll collection is really expanding and she makes sure they are all present when she’s having a tea party, BBQ, school lesson, pretend bath-time, hospital check ups and so much more. Her brothers can’t get away from playing with her and they don’t mind some of the time. Lol. I get in on the fun too.

In the collection were:

China Princess, Legends of Oz Cloth Doll $15.00
This 12′ doll has piercing green eyes and signature up do hairstyle. She is dressed in a red and salmon satin gown adorned with red ribbons and sparkly gold flecks.

Glinda Legends of Oz Cloth Doll $15.00
12′ Glinda doll has bright blue eyes and whimsical “flip” do hairstyle is topped with a satin crown. She is dressed in a two-tone pink satin gown embellished with lace at the neck and puffed sleeves and adorned with printed flowers.

Dorothy Legends of Oz Cloth Doll $15.00
Dorothy who is also 12′ has piercing blue eyes and soft yarn pigtails, wearing her signature blue pinafore with coordinating gingham shirt plus fashionable cowboy boots give her a style all her own.

Tin Man Legends of Oz Cloth Doll $15.00
This 12′ cloth Tin Man is made of a silver metallic knit and sports an inverted funnel hat and bow tie. He found his heart which is safely on his chest.

Scarecrow Legends of Oz Cloth Doll $15.00
12′ Scarecrow has blue eyes and fun accents of straw yarn hair is dressed in his dashing gold trimmed uniform with a green sash, gold star, red gloves, blue fancy boots and official hat.

Cowardly Lion Legends of Oz Cloth Doll $15.00
This 12′ cloth Cowardly Lion doll has smiling brown eyes and a fluffy golden mane with golden crown, is poised to be king of the forest.

The movie hit theaters back in May, 2014. To learn more about the movie and cast go to: legendsofozmovie.com

Madame Alexander dolls and related accessories are available in all tiers of retail distribution in the US and select markets internationally as well as directly online. To learn more about Madame Alexander brands and the Alexander Doll Company, visit http://www.madamealexander.com

My daughter loved her collection and wants to give a big thank you to Madame Alexander for giving her the Legends of Oz: Dorothy’s Return dolls. The first night she slept with all of them. That was one crowded bed but she didn’t mind. She wondered where Toto was. That would have been nice for Toto the dog to be added but she was just glad to receive everything she has gotten so far. She said ” I want to have a million dolls.”

Disclosure: As a board member my daughter receives dolls to review. I was not compensated for this post. These opinions are 100% mine and my daughter.

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MY KIDS #POWERUP WITH DANIMALS SUPERSTARS GREEK LOWFAT YOGURT

25 Apr

Dannon recently launched the new Danimals SuperStars Greek Lowfat Yogurt. My kids, cousin, and I were excited to attend the launch and try out their new product. I’ve always loved yogurt and my kids eat nonfat yogurt. The Greek lowfat yogurt would be something new for them to try. There a variety of flavors to try and my kids seemed to have liked the Cotton Candy flavor the most. I liked the Strawberry Slide.

Dr. Tanya R. Altmann talked to the group about nutrition. She said kids need 15-25 grams of protein a day, depending on their age. Adults need 50 grams. Kids also need 3 servings of dairy products a day. With this Greek yogurt you can make a smoothie, dip, milkshake, or substitute the cream cheese on a bagel with the yogurt. Physical activity is important and should be 1 hr a day for kids. Sports is great for learning to interact with other people, following instructions, and getting along with other people. Role modeling healthy habits is important because whatever you do kids will follow.

Growing up I remember my father telling me I couldn’t get up from the table till I finished everything on my plate. Was he being a good parent for saying that? Was he really concerned about me eating healthy, or did the thought of me wasting food something he didn’t approve of? Well I can honestly say the food he was feeding me was not that healthy, and I think he used to say “there are kids starving out here so don’t waste your food.” Don’t get me wrong it wasn’t junk food he was giving me. It was more like steak and potatoes, Spanish dishes, flan for dessert, an occasional octopus which I’m pretty sure I told my mom I’m not eating that. Lol.

What I’m trying to say is in the present now that I have kids and have learned what’s good and not good for my kids, I wouldn’t give them anything I wouldn’t eat. I don’t think my parents were reading labels on products back in the 70’s. If they only knew what chemicals were going into our bodies I’m sure they would have not fed it to us.

When I go into the grocery stores the first thing I look for on labels is “high fructose corn syrup.” If it doesn’t contain that or any artificial flavors and I think it can benefit my kids I will get it. If I knew what soda had in it I wouldn’t have drunk it when I was growing up. I gave it up years ago and it is banned from our house.

My kids are very active at school and after. There’s not a day that goes by when they are running, jumping, playing, or just singing. They love outdoor activities, and I love taking them on adventures. We like to explore and find new things to do. I make sure that my kids are fed a healthy breakfast that would keep them satisfied till lunch. Every kid is different when it comes to food. My daughter loves her fruits, my son loves his eggs, and waffles, my other son likes breakfast sandwiches, and my oldest will grab coffee and eat when he gets to work.

Danimals SuperStars Greek Lowfat Yogurts can help provide kids with the nutrition they need. Each cup is a good source of calcium and Vitamin D, which help build strong bones, along with an excellent source of protein (25 percent of the Daily Value). Also, similar to other Danimals products, Danimals SuperStars has no artificial colors or flavors and no high fructose corn syrup.

Each cup of Danimals SuperStars will help fuel even more than young bodies. With educational and Power Up fun facts found under the lid of each cup, Danimals is helping stimulate children’s minds as well!

Danimals SuperStars is available in 4oz 4-count packs in five delicious flavors made specifically for kids, including: Strawberry Slide, Strawberry Banana Sprint, Cotton Candy Thrill, Mixed Berry Half-Pipe and Cherry Rush.

In addition to playing outdoors on a regular basis, it’s important for kids to eat well and get the right balance of foods in their diet, such as dairy, which includes nutrients like calcium. Kids can get calcium from products such as Danimals Greek lowfat yogurts, nonfat yogurts and dairy smoothies.

Danimals dairy products make snacking fun – they taste great. Kids will love Powering Up with Danimals SuperStars, experiencing the burst of fruity flavor in Danimals Smoothies, and mixing fun toppings from Crunchers into delicious nonfat yogurt. All Danimals products contain a good source of Calcium and Vitamin D, which help kids build strong bones and regulate muscle function. The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans identify calcium as a nutrient of concern for American adults and children, and recommend increasing intake of foods that provide it.

We enjoyed the day with Dannon and trying the new flavors. I will be buying my kids their favorite flavors and I will stashing a few for myself as well.

For more info:
Danimals Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/danimals
Instagram Page: http://instagram.com/dannonyogurt
Twitter Handle: @Dannon

Disclosure: I was not compensated for this post. My kids were given gift bags and the product to try. These are my opinions 100%.

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MADAME ALEXANDER “FAVORITE FRIENDS DOLL” IS A FAVORITE IN OUR HOUSE #momadvisoryboard

11 Apr

There’s nothing like seeing the look on your kids faces when they receive gifts. When I was chosen to be on the “Mom Advisory Board” for Madame Alexander my daughter “Taylinn” was going to be blessed with the best dolls. She loves dolls and I couldn’t pass this up.

My daughter received the “Favorite Friends Madame Alexander Loves NYC 18 inch Play Doll.” Her face was priceless when she came home from school and saw her doll waiting for her. Taylinn immediately named her doll “Ashley.”
She couldn’t wait to play with “Ashley” and introduce her to her other dolls. My daughter likes to style her dolls in different outfits, give them makeovers and have them cook in her kitchen. Taylinn also uses her hair accessories to give her dolls the ultimate hair styles as well. She hasn’t put “Ashley” down yet and plays with her everyday.

Her doll has sparkly blue eyes that open and close and long blond hair. She has the cutest outfit showing how Madame Alexander loves New York City since (1923). I love the outfit too since we are New Yorkers as well. I need to find a matching outfit for my daughter so when she takes her out they will be twins. I also have to purchase more outfits for “Ashely” as well.

Taylinn said: “I love my doll Ashley and can’t wait to get more.” She also said “I am going to take a picture of all of my dolls when they come.”

I had a neighbor who collected dolls and I would visit and ask about her enormous collection. Every time I ran into her she told me to come look at the new doll she just received, and would tell me all about the doll and where she purchased it from. I loved sitting with her and getting to know her dolls. She had over 500 dolls. I don’t know how she remembered all those dolls names. She was dedicated and took very good care of her dolls. My daughter wasn’t born yet but she would have loved her collection. My neighbor eventually moved and took her collection with her. Now I get the chance to have a collection for my daughter. Madame Alexander made this possible. I don’t know about collecting 500 dolls because I would probably need storage but we will have a nice amount.

I can’t wait to see what doll my daughter receives next. She deserves it. Thank you Madame Alexander!!!

This doll is available on the website for $59.95 and is for ages 3 and up. http://www.madamealexander.com and check out their Facebook page : https:// http://www.facebook.com/Alexanderdolls
Here’s a link to the Favorite Friends dolls : http:// bit.ly/1bvNzPR
Their Twitter handle is @AlexanderDollCo

Disclosure: I was not compensated for this post. I am on the Mom Advisory Board and receive dolls for my daughter and I to review. These opinions expressed are 100% mine and my daughter.

Which “Favorite Friends” doll would you like for you daughter? Are you a doll collector? How many dolls does your daughter own? Do you keep them in the box or let your kids play with them?

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YOSHI’S NEW ISLAND & DISNEY MAGICAL WORLD PREVIEW #disneymagicalworld #nintendo #3DS #yoshi @nintendoamerica

22 Mar

My family and I attended Nintendo’s special media preview event at the Nintendo World Store in Rockefeller Center to preview two new games that are launching on Nintendo DS/2DS/3DS. Yoshi’s New Island, and Disney Magical World are the ones that we previewed. My kids were so excited to attend and see the new games and current games at the Nintendo store. My daughter met a few girls and they all danced to the Just Dance 14 game on the big screen.

I’ve always been a fan of Nintendo and I love that Yoshi has a new island game. This game isn’t hard at all especially if you’re a fan of Super Mario Brothers you will get the hang of it very quickly. (Kamek) Yoshi’s enemy is trying to keep Yoshi from reuniting the baby Mario brothers. You will be tossing egg missiles, gobbling up bad guys, and helping Yoshi save the day. We had fun testing this game out. This game was released March 14.

The next game we previewed was Disney Magical World. This game lets you meet and interact with over 60 favorite Disney characters while exploring worlds like Cinderella, Aladdin, and Alice in Wonderland to name a few. I liked managing my own cafe to make make in-game money and attract Disney characters to dine in. There’s also another thing I liked and that was dressing my avatar up in hundreds of outfits using Disney themed clothes and accessories. This is a very adventurous game. My kids enjoyed it as well. The release date for Disney Magical World is April 11, 2014. You can pre- order now. Both games are rated E for (everyone). Now all I have to do is get a console for them to play these games on. They asked for the 3DS. I want one too.

Check out Nintendo.com for more info.

Disclosure: Attended media event with my kids and were given Yoshi New Island game. Opinions are 100% mine.

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DEODORANT FOR KIDS THAT IS FREE FROM HARMFUL CHEMICALS @FreshKidzUS #FreshKidz #motherapproved

12 Mar

Ever since I found out what chemicals were put in deodorant I’ve been searching for a safe brand for my kids. It has been very hard especially when kids go through puberty at an early age. No one wants their kids stinky in public or teased by classmates. Every brand of deodorant I read had aluminum, alcohol, and parabens which was unacceptable and harmful for my family. I did find one brand that said it didn’t contain aluminum but it was still too strong, and not age appropriate for my son who was going through puberty at the age of seven but I had no choice because I’d rather use that than the ones with the chemicals. My daughter who also needed deodorant at the age of 6 was in a bind as well. Was there a deodorant out there just for kids free of all these harmful ingredients? Yes there was and I finally found it.

Michael and Roberta Harris decided to use their 20+ years of pharmaceutical industry experience to research, develop, formulate, and put to the test a deodorant designed just for kids. As a gift to parents everywhere Fresh Kidz was born. During their own research Harris discovered that there was a huge need for kids deodorants for those suffering from body odor that simply wasn’t being filled. Working for over a year, UK Company Kind2Skin Limited and the Keep It Kind brand – an all new category in the well sing and personal care sector – was introduced.

Premiering at Boots in the UK, the Fresh Kidz range has been a huge success with both parents and Tweens alike. It has no harmful aluminum, no drying alcohol, and no parabens. Fresh Kidz is all about good, clean body care. The gentle formula can be used on all body types and is also suitable for vegans. Fresh Kidz deodorants are dermatologically tested and are not tested on animals. It comes in roll-ons for boys and girls for $4.99.

“With the age of the onset of puberty continuing to fall, there is a substantial need for a collection developed exclusively for the 5 million+ 8 to 14 year olds in the US with over 50% of kids are experiencing puberty before the age of 10,” states Rochelle Diaz, COO, Kind2Skin USA.

Fresh Kidz prevent unpleasant smells with 24-hour odor protection. Inhibiting the growth of bacteria, the main cause of body odor while allowing the skin to breathe. Fresh Kidz will not stain or mark clothing allowing kids to smell fresh and feel confident throughout the day. My kids and I love how it smells and I can honestly say when they come home from school it smells so fresh as if they just rolled some on. Now my kids are more conscious where I don’t have to ask them did they put deodorant on, they just do it. They are happy to finally have a deodorant exclusively just for boys and girls that keeps them fresh all day without the harmful chemicals.

Fresh Kidz is currently available at Meijer, Whole Foods, Giant, Stop & Shop, and Amazon.com. The collection will be rolling out to nationwide retailers soon.

My kids are already asking for me to stock up on more. This mom approves!!!!

Check Fresh Kidz out on Twitter @FreshKidzUS
Facebook Fresh Kidz
Instagram @FreshKidz_US
http://www.wekeepitkind.com/us

Giveaway: I will be having a giveaway coming soon so be on the lookout!!!

Disclosure: I was not compensated for this post. I was given product for my kids to review. These are my opinions 100%.

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KIWI CRATE FOR KIDS= HANDS ON FUN IN A BOX!!!

2 Oct

When I attended the Fashion Forward Conference in September there were plenty of sponsors in attendance and I stopped by Kiwi Crate to see what they were all about. I found out that Kiwi Crate is a company that sell monthly subscription hands on projects for your kids. Parents sign up to receive monthly crates or just a one time offer. There are all types from Thanksgiving Turkey’s, Wild Safari, Making Music, and Growing Garden just to name a few.
The single crates are filled with all the materials for 2-3 hands on projects. (Arts, science, games, imaginative play). There are also mini crates, travel crates, and party favors. For a limited time you can purchase arts and craft supplies as well and holiday crates too.

The crate sent to my daughter was Fairy Fun. I didn’t know she would receive so much materials to keep her busy and create so many things. She was very excited!! The first thing she made was the Enchanting Wand. She made a magical wand using ribbons, and glittery sticky felt shapes. The next project was the Pixie Paper Dolls. I used to play with paper dolls growing up so I enjoyed helping her with this. It contained six paper dolls (boys & girls), and fabric to make outfits, buttons, and specialty paper. There were also scissors included. The bonus project was the Flower Headband which was just the cutest girly girl item for my daughter. It came with paper flowers, metallic markers, and a ribbon to make the headband. Gorgeous!! She loved them all, and on a Saturday morning this was perfect. We were busy for that morning and she even got out her toys and made it a fashion show.

My daughter has already put in a request for more Kiwi Crates.

I didn’t know so much could be created from one box. I love when my kids are hands on with projects. It’s relaxing and calm and keeps them busy by also putting their brains to work while getting creative. I love to see them come up with designs and creating something that’s their own. It didn’t have to be perfect. Just knowing it’s from them is perfect in my eyes.

I love these crates and I will be purchasing more for my daughter to explore. I encourage parents to check out the website and see what catches your kids eyes. It is worth it! You have Glowing Halloween, Thanksgiving Turkey’s, and Handmade Hanukkah for the upcoming holidays.
Go to their website to learn more about the subscriptions http://www.kiwicrate.com
Twitter @kiwicrate
These opinions are 100% mine and my daughter and we were not compensated for this post. My daughter was sent a Kiwi Crate for her and I to review.
Enjoy the pics!

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The Perez Family @KidFreshFoods Super Duper Chicken Nuggets Review #SuperDuperKids

28 Aug

My New Year’s Resolution this year was to stop giving my family and myself included processed foods and cook more from scratch. With so many words I can’t even pronounce, nor know the meaning of in these packaged foods I just thought I was going to lose my mind. Anything that begins with sugar, or high fructose it stays on the shelve. If I want something nutritious and healthy for my kids it has to say 100% all natural. That’s where Kidfresh comes in. They put up a post on Twitter asking bloggers if they would like to review their healthy kids meals with hidden veggies. I quickly signed up with no hesitation. I’ve seen celebrities, and chefs purée veggies into brownies, lasagna, and different types of meats and I used to purée food at my job. I always said I’m going to purée veggies in my kids food but never got around to it. Everyone has picky eaters in their families and if we don’t start them early they will always say “that’s nasty.” Vegetables are very important and it would be nice if everyone ate them or at least had one favorite one they enjoyed. To those that don’t eat them you probably are and don’t even know it.

Kidfresh came up with these Super Duper Chicken Nuggets that has hidden veggies in them like cauliflower and onions. How many kids can you say absolutely loves onions? Maybe onion rings. Cauliflower maybe. I’ve seen kids go crazy when used on a veggie platter with ranch dip.

There are no artificial flavors or preservatives. All natural. 40% less sodium, and 73% less trans fat than the leading brand. Made with white meat chicken, and whole grain breading. The ingredients are simple, nutritious, and to the point. They also have a variety of meals that my kids are Definitley going to try next like: Easy Cheesy Ravioli, Muy Cheesy Quesadillas, and Spaghetti Loos & Meat Sauce just to name a few. These products are available nationwide in over 5,000 stores. Kidfresh.com/find-a-store
Suggested retail price is $3.49-$3.99
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The same day I received the chicken nuggets my kids were ready to taste them. I made them for lunch. I baked them for about 12-14 minutes in the oven and they came out nice and crispy. I had to try one first because I would know right away if my kids would like them or not. They were very delicious I wanted to eat all of them. You couldn’t even tell veggies were in them. I started with my son who is 10 yrs old and I have to force him to eat vegetables. He took a bite and said “its just another nugget.” He did eat it though. My daughter however who is 6 yrs old was very impressed and wanted to eat them all like her mother. She said “let’s go buy more.” She’s been putting ketchup on all of her nuggets lately so she dipped them in ketchup and ate about 6 nuggets. I even gave my 17 yr old one to taste. No comment from him. Lol.

These cooked up fast and came in handy especially with everyone’s busy schedule. I will purchase these Super Duper Chicken Nuggets again as well as the other products.
I was not compensated for this post but I was given the product to test and a few goodies in a gift bag. I was also given coupons for a giveaway which you can click on the link below to enter. These are my opinions and they are 100% genuine.
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“LEARN WITH HOMER” READING APP FOR IPAD (AGES 3-6)

10 Aug

My daughter was very excited when I told her I was downloading a new reading app called Learn with Homer. She loves reading and spelling and when I found out that this was a reading program app I didn’t mind getting it for her. I encourage reading 100% and I love seeing my kids enjoy it. Reading should be fun and that’s what Learn with Homer is all about.

Reading, vocabulary, phonics, and comprehension is what your 3-6 year old will learn. My daughter loved It all. Even my son joined in and he’s 10 years old. He got a kick out of it and helped his sister out. They had fun. She passed levels 1-5 and is waiting for levels 6-11 to become available. She checks everyday. She also enjoyed Story Time especially Nursery Rhymes.

What I love as a parent is how friendly and welcoming the characters voices are. The quotes are fun and we repeat them every time they say it. Some of the quotes are: “Wiggly Ears Cheers!”, “Hooray and Happy Day!”, or “Wow,wow,wow!”. These quotes are said by the characters when your child got something right or when they’re happy about something your child did.
I also loved how fast my daughter picked up on everything with no problem. She even showed me a few things. You can also track your child’s progress on the parent site. This app should be in every classroom and home.

You start with a thinking cap where your child takes a picture of themselves and get to choose a cap. My daughter is up to 8 different caps. She can choose from a cupcake, to a cactus, or even a princess.

There is also voice recording, and drawing and what child doesn’t love drawing? In Homer’s Clubhouse your child can see their drawings, and listen to their voice recordings in “My Board”. My daughter made sure to also save some of her drawings on my iPad as well. Drawings can also be shared via email or Facebook through the parent website.
In “Discover The World” your child will become a better reader with the help of Homer and Millie exploring animals, learning about the five senses, and sight and sound.

So we really enjoy Learn with Homer app and hope there will be a part 2.
We are very impressed and are anxiously awaiting the other levels to open up.
My iPad mini is my daughter’s iPad mini as long as Learn with Homer is on there.

The Learn with Homer app can be downloaded for free on the App Store.
These opinions expressed are my own. I was given a ITunes gift card to purchase bundles.
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