Category: By-Andrea

Light Up Marble Racers Review and Giveaway

Light Up Marble Racers Review and Giveaway

Being the mom of 2 young boys I am constantly surronded by cars, cars and more cars.  I was extremely excited to review this next item because quite simply I have never seen anything like it:  Light Up Marble Racers: Light Up Marble Racers combine the racing excitement of mini-toy sports cars and the classic [...]

Thomas & Friends: Creaky Cranky DVD Review & Giveaway

Thomas & Friends: Creaky Cranky DVD Review & Giveaway

I am back with yet another great Thomas and Friends DVD:  Creaky Cranky PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Fizzling fireboxes! Steam along with four all-new adventures with preschool favorite Thomas & Friends™ when Thomas & Friends: Creaky Cranky arrives on DVD July 13, 2010 from Lionsgate and HIT Entertainment. These all-new, never-before-seen on TV episodes in full CG [...]

Zero, Zilch, Nada: Counting to None Book Review & Giveaway

Zero, Zilch, Nada: Counting to None Book Review & Giveaway

I am back with another great book from  Sleeping Bear Press: Since our first success with The Legend of Sleeping Bear (Official Children’s Book of Michigan) in 1998, Sleeping Bear Press has impressed young readers, parents, teachers and booksellers with high-quality, beautifully illustrated picture books. As a small regional publisher based in  Ann Arbor, Michigan, we’re [...]

The Okee Dokee Brothers:  Take It Outside CD Review & Giveaway

The Okee Dokee Brothers: Take It Outside CD Review & Giveaway

Just when the dog days of summer arrive and the family needs a pick-me-up, The Okee Dokee Brothers will deliver their newest collection of energetic songs called Take It Outside. Featuring 13 original songs designed to get families on their feet and out of the house, Take It Outside offers enough witty wordplay, musical sophistication [...]

Bob Evans Wildfire BBQ Sauce Review & Giveaway

Bob Evans Wildfire BBQ Sauce Review & Giveaway

I am back with another great sauce for barbecuing this summer!  Bob Evans Wildfire BBQ Sauce: Take home a bottle of our award-winning, smoky-sweet barbeque sauce. Available at all Bob Evans Restaurants and many local grocers. My take:  This barbeque sauce is just what is label states: smoky-sweet.  The boys and I liked it while [...]

Gift of Style Giveaway

Gift of Style Giveaway

I was recently introduced to a great company called Gift of Style: Gift of Style is your online source for boutique gifts at affordable prices. We are always searching for what’s new and special in gifts for women and the home, and hope that you will return often to see the latest additions to our [...]

Stouffer’s: Le’ts Fix Dinner Review & Giveaway

Stouffer’s: Le’ts Fix Dinner Review & Giveaway

I struggle to maintain a dinner schedule during the summertime and with the help of Stouffer’s I can hopefully get back on track! Stouffer’s knows that summer can be busy, but it’s also a great time to get around the dinner table for some much needed family time before school starts. Stouffer’s sent me a great [...]

Zubels:  Organic Handmade Knit Toys Review & Giveaway

Zubels: Organic Handmade Knit Toys Review & Giveaway

With so many friends having babies I am always on the lookout for great toys.  I was recently contacted by Zubels: Zubels are hitting the beach as they roll out their new line of 100% organic cotton hand knit characters.  The vibrantly colored sea creatures are hand knit with 100% super soft organic cotton yarns [...]

Knitting 24/7 Book Review & Giveaway

Knitting 24/7 Book Review & Giveaway

I love receiving hand-knit clothing and this next book does not disappoint:  Knitting 24/7 Women who love to knit are determined to find time to practice their craft, despite the many roles they fulfill throughout the day. They knit while traveling or commuting, while waiting for their kids, while socializing. Times like these call for [...]

Grandmother Remembers Holidays Book Review & Giveaway

Grandmother Remembers Holidays Book Review & Giveaway

My boys call my mother-in-law Grandmother and I bought the first book Grandmother Remembers for Christmas from Abram Books last year…she totally loved it!  I was so excited when the 2nd book, Grandmother Remembers Holidays came out:   From Judith Levy, author of the best-selling Grandmother Remembers (more than two million copies sold), comes this [...]

Comfort Knitting and Crochet:  Afghans Book Review & Giveaway

Comfort Knitting and Crochet: Afghans Book Review & Giveaway

My grandmother always make afghans when we were little and to do this day I still love them.  Recently I was able to review a great book called Comfort Knitting and Crochet:  Afghans by Abrams Books.   For many of us, afghans are the epitome of comfort. Colorful and inviting, they are a staple of [...]

HALO Technical Comfort System Clothing: 2 Piece Review & Giveaway

HALO Technical Comfort System Clothing: 2 Piece Review & Giveaway

I know of many young families that suffer through with their infants when it comes to eczema.  I was excited to have the opportunity to work with HALO on a great product called the HALO Technical Comfort System Clothing: HALO Comfort Clothing:  Better than cotton for baby’s sensitive skin HALO’s Technical Comfort System® is more than [...]

Lawry’s Grilling Prize Pack Review & Giveaway

Lawry’s Grilling Prize Pack Review & Giveaway

One of the best things about summer is all the chances to grill.  I recently had the opportunity to try some of Lawry’s newest marinades:   Lawry’s newest marinades allow you to infuse your meals with exotic flavors without ever leaving your home. Inspired by the sun-drenched villages of Italy, the Tuscan Sun-Dried Tomato Marinade [...]

Gripsterz Stay Along Review & Giveaway

Gripsterz Stay Along Review & Giveaway

We just recently returned from our first visit to Disney and boy was I nervous about long lines and young children.  This next product helped ease my fears:  Gripsterz Monkey Character Handle Stay Along: Gripsterz  from ViveVita is a great new product that combines cool fun for little ones with a great function for moms [...]

Starfish: Enter Sandbox CD Review, Giveaway & Grand Prize

Starfish: Enter Sandbox CD Review, Giveaway & Grand Prize

My boys are becoming so spoiled when it comes to listening to good music.  The latest CD we have listened to is by a group called Starfish and the CD is titled Enter Sandbox: What’s the newest sound coming out of the New Jersey rock scene? Amid the lawn mowers and minivans of the northern [...]

Candlewick Press: It’s Vacation Time Book Review & Giveaway

Candlewick Press: It’s Vacation Time Book Review & Giveaway

With summer in full swing, the kids love talking about vacation so this next book from Candlewick Press was perfect.  First a little about Candlewick Press: Candlewick Press, based in Somerville, Massachusetts, publishes outstanding children’s books for readers of all ages. Since we first opened our doors in 1991, we’ve received more than 1500 accolades and [...]

ROHTO: Cooling Eye Drops Review, Giveaway & Grand Prize

ROHTO: Cooling Eye Drops Review, Giveaway & Grand Prize

Have you ever had problems with itching eyes?  If so, I may have the product just for you: ROHTO Cooling Eye Drops. ROHTO® Cooling Eye Drops:   The secret weapon of makeup artists to the stars and a gift to sleep-deprived moms everywhere, these drops are like beauty sleep in a bottle, so you don’t have [...]

Let’s Grow:  Safety First DVD Review & Giveaway

Let’s Grow: Safety First DVD Review & Giveaway

Having 2 boys two years apart means constantly being on my toes.   I love the fact that Lionsgate and HIT Entertainment came out with the new DVD Let’s Grow: Safety First: PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Buckle up for safety in the newest title in the Let’s Grow series – Let’s Grow: Safety First available on DVD June [...]

Sleeping Bear Press:  Scare a Bear Book Review & Giveaway

Sleeping Bear Press: Scare a Bear Book Review & Giveaway

I am back with another great book from Sleeping Bear Press:  a little about Sleeping Bear Press: Since our first success with The Legend of Sleeping Bear (Official Children’s Book of Michigan) in 1998, Sleeping Bear Press has impressed young readers, parents, teachers and booksellers with high-quality, beautifully illustrated picture books. As a small regional publisher [...]

Jungle Gym CD Review, Giveaway & Grand Prize

Jungle Gym CD Review, Giveaway & Grand Prize

Jungle Gym, the newest CD from family music star Justin Roberts, is a collection of 12 new original songs taking listeners on a journey through the iconic moments of childhood. It’s an often funny and rocking ride: from magical moments sailing on a moonlit cardboard box, through the temporary trauma of getting lost, to the [...]

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