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Moms of Little Kids

Moon Dough Farm Review – Fun Molding With the Kids

August 26, 2010

My kids, especially my preschooler, absolutely love playing with dough – they love molding it, working it, shaping it. But, they don’t do a great job of putting the dough back in the containers, or of putting the lids on the containers, which means we typically end up with loads of dried out useless clay. [...]

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Adorable, Cuddly, Milly

August 23, 2010

My daughter loves her stuffed animals, but she does tend to stick with just a few favorites. As soon as I saw a photo of adorable, cuddly, pink Milly from Aurora, I just knew Milly would be one of her favorites. After all, she loves pink, and she loves cats, and of course, Milly is [...]

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50th Anniversary of the Etch-A-Sketch

August 22, 2010

Can you believe that the Etch-A-Sketch, a toy that I played with as a child (and that is still relevant today), is turning 50 this year? I remember spending hours just sitting there, trying to create the perfect design, and then shaking it up to start over again. I received an Etch-A-Sketch for review, and [...]

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Early Engineers – Thomas the Tank Engine Trains for Little Ones

August 19, 2010

There are only a few toys that have stood the test of time with my son from toddler to preschool stages. One is blocks/Legos, and the other is train sets. The Thomas the Tank Engine sets that my son received when he was little are still his go-toy toys. Some of the original sets were [...]

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Educational CD for Kindergarteners – Billy Gorilly

August 14, 2010

My kids love listening to CDs, so we have lots of different choices to choose from. But most of the CDs, while entertaining, aren’t necessarily educational. And, with my little one entering kindergarten, I’m trying to get her into the swing of learning. So, I was looking forward to checking out the Billy Gorilly Rockin’ [...]

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Summer Reading With Barefoot Books

August 5, 2010

My daughter is heading off to kindergarten this fall, and we have been spending the summer together – going on adventures, having “ladies’ lunches”, and reading books. We recently received a copy of Barefoot Books’ newest title – Ruby’s School Walk. Ruby, a little girl with a wild imagination, sees the craziest things on her [...]

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Buildable Toys for Toddlers and Preschoolers

July 27, 2010

My son loves any toy playsets that he can use to spark his imagination – from Legos to trains and other little character toys. We received a sample Pop On Pals playsets just in time – my husband and I had just returned from Martha’s Vineyard and my son was disappointed that his only gift [...]

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Ramona and Beezus Movie Review

July 23, 2010

I was always a fan of Beverly Cleary when I was growing up, who is decidedly more wholesome than the other ubiquitous writer from my childhood, Judy Bloom. I had wondered what happened to those captivating characters, since Beverly Cleary’s talents seemed to have skipped a generation of fans. So, I was happy to see [...]

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I’m OK! Mini First Aid Kits

July 14, 2010

My two adventurous little ones tend to get lots of bumps and scrapes, especially in the summer months when they are outdoors almost all day. Inevitably, there is some sort of boo-boo requiring mom TLC, plus some antiseptic and bandages. I’ve been carrying the I’M OK! Mini First Aid kit, and believe me – it’s [...]

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New Crayola Chalkboard Floor Puzzles

July 13, 2010

My children are absolutely obsessed with puzzles, and can sit for the longest time just putting them together meticulously. They also love writing and drawing, so when we had the chance to review the newest Crayola Chalkboard Floor Puzzles I was sure they’d absolutely love them. The puzzles, which are available in three different designs [...]

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New V.Reader from VTech

July 2, 2010

Mommy has a Kindle reader (1st gen, but still very functional), an iPad, and an iPhone, so of course mini-me also wants some fabulous technology for herself. VTech contacted me to review their new V.Reader, available exclusively at Target through August. The V.Reader is meant for ages 3-7, which means that it’s appropriate for both [...]

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Get Around This Summer With a Mini Kickboard

June 30, 2010

My kids love trikes, bikes and skateboards. But their favorite mode of transportation this summer is the Mini Kickboard by Kickboard USA. Unlike its competition that has a single wheel in front and in back, the Mini Kickboard has two wheels in front making it steadier, sturdier and easier for little legs to balance and [...]

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