You probably already know how much our children love the Thomas the Tank Engine and all of his friends. Our most recent Thomas DVD fascination has come with The Great Discovery. It’s now my son’s favorite DVD and he just loves talking about Stanley, Thomas and the town of Waterton. This is why we [...]

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In our quest to find products that are unique and good for the planet, we recently learned about Monkey Beanz, an online shop that sells products made in Thailand.  Owner Julia, who met her Thai native husband Bee while teaching English in Thailand, decided to start the shop after moving back to the U.S. from [...]

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Do you remember Corduroy bear?  The little cuddly guy with green corduroy overalls was one of my all time favorites from childhood, and believe it or not, he’s celebrating his 40th anniversary!  Applause from Russ has partnered with Penguin Young Readers Group to celebrate the anniversary with a new line of products – perfect to [...]

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My little guy loves building, but he’s a little too young to play with some sets with small pieces.  I just know that he’ll love K’nex when he gets older, so I was really glad to review a new Sesame Street Building Sets from K’Nex.
The Sesame Street Building Sets are designed for kids aged 2-5, [...]

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I was a tomboy of the highest order. I loved mud, dirt, and bugs. I really can’t believe the things I would do outside. Whether it be making actual mud cakes or collecting caterpillars, I loved getting dirty. I’ll admit I often screech when I come across a bug or other creature now, but [...]

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We all know that mom’s deserve to be spoiled - especially moms to be.  If you or any of your friends are pregnant, a pampering gift set is definitely a very welcome gift.  The Spoiled Mama offers a Pampered Mama Gift Set that every mom-to-be totally deserves!
The Pampered Mama Gift Set is beautifully packaged and [...]

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Last year we reviewed Karito Kids, gorgeous, realistic dolls which help teach empathy and global awareness.  My daughter loved that doll so she was thrilled when Karito Kids sent us their brand new doll, Piper Whelan, an Australian surfer.
Each Karito Kids doll comes complete with an age and culturally appropriate outfit.  Piper is wearing an [...]

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Twenty five years ago, I desperately wanted a Cabbage Patch Kid.  Chris wanted a blonde-haired little girl, and I wanted a red-headed doll.  We waited and waited, and eventually a friend of a friend of a friend of my uncle (seriously!) got her hands on the red-headed doll I wanted (Chris, being the youngest, got [...]

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Last summer, I reviewed Dado Cubes from Fat Brain Toys.  The entire family, from my husband and I to our two children all love building and playing with these simple yet innovative little cubes.
This summer, in addition to the Dado Cubes (we have both the original colors and the blues), we are also playing with [...]

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My kids really like fish and aquariums - so much so that their bathroom is decorated like an aquarium.  They absolutely love their new SeaPals stuffed fish from Russ, and will love it even more when they are old enough to enjoy the interactive, online sea adventure that can be enjoyed along with the plush toy.
SeaPalsWorld, created [...]

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Noodleboro is an innovative new line of board games by Hasbro that have been created to help moms and dads develop social skills in their children through fun, interactive activities. I love the idea of sitting down with our boys and enjoying a family night that doesn’t involve dishes, struggling with brushing teeth, or the [...]

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Kids love animals, and places such as zoos and farms always seem to fascinate them. While I like to give my kids toy versions of things they love, most of the farm toys I’ve seen in the past either haven’t looked very realistic or aren’t too easy to play with. However, my daughter [...]

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I always have a hard time finding good toddler gifts either as birthday presents or as sibling gifts.  The owners of Princess Linens have made it so much easier with their great selection of useful and unique gifts for toddlers!
My First Scrubs is a great sibling present - especially for bringing baby home.  Available in [...]

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Both of my kids love cuddling up to stuffed animals, and I’m always on the lookout for some adorable, soft, cuddly, and realistic looking toys.  We received two stuffed animals from Douglas Cuddle Toys, a Camilla Yorkie for my son and a Diamond Pegasus for my daughter.
The Camilla Yorkie is a great sized plush animal [...]

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If you read our review of Aurora Naturally in the past, here then you know we’re fans of the brand. In their new line of environmentally friendly plush animals, Aurora Naturally, they have surpassed themselves. We love that they’ve created a green choice for our stuffed friends. With 100% soybean fibers and kapok stuffing, not [...]

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