It is easy to find your old run of the mill generic toys at any box store, but you will not find the quality and personalization options for children's gifts from these places. I recently came across HearthSong and knew it was definitely a different shopping experience. I had the opportunity to try out this unique site for myself and I decided to order my daughter a Book Rack because her books are mixed in her toy box. In order to find a book, we ...
Archives for August 2011
Playskool Weebles on the Bus Review and #giveaway *Birthday Bash
For a few weeks now, my little girl has been OBSESSED with school buses. The city is always filled with school buses bringing kids to local attractions throughout the school year, and then the camps do the same during the summer. I thought at this point she would have gotten so use to seeing them everywhere, but the just recently the opposite happened: she squeals with excitement each time she sees that big yellow bus! It was only appropriate ...
UV Skinz #giveaway *Birthday Bash Sponsor*
We all know how important wearing sunscreen is, especially for babies and their sensitive skin. I use to put my toddler in cute bikini type swim suits, but I felt that I would constantly worry about missing a spot of skin with sunscreen. One of my friends was diagnosed with skin cancer and I was even more cautious about protecting my toddler after hearing this news. I saw other children on the beach with swim shirts on, and I needed to know more ...
Melissa and Doug Beach Toys #giveaway *Birthday Bash Sponsor*
My little girl has not been to the beach to sit in the sand and play until this year. Last year she was too young to enjoy the sand without eating it - and the only other times she has been to the beach was to play at the park. We finally had the opportunity to make it out of the city and off to the beach house for Fourth of July weekend. I'm not sure who was more excited about reviewing Melissa and Doug sand toys - me or my hubby toddler. ...
Scare Me Nots Review and Giveaway *2nd Birthday Celebration*
When I was a little girl, I was afraid of everything in the dark, or rather, what I thought was in the dark! I watched a lot of things on TV that I just wasn't mature enough to handle, you know - before the days of Nick Jr and Sprout. My little girl does not have a fear of the dark yet. She can sit in a dark quiet bedroom and giggle! She definitely gets that from her daddy! I know there might be a day that she will begin to have irrational fears ...
Real Kids Shades Review & #giveaway *Birthday Bash Sponsor*
When I would put sunglasses on my infant, I would get many compliments on "how cute" she looked and how adorable her sunglasses were. While I admit my child is quite adorable in shades, I do not put sunglasses on her in order to make a fashion statement. I feel that if I am going out in the sun and I will be protecting my eyes, why shouldn't I protect her eyes as well? I know children often do not leave their sunglasses on long enough to provide ...
Summer Infant Review *Birthday Bash Giveaway*
Having a baby, I know just how much baby stuff you can accumulate and never use, or use only once. You really don't know what you need until your child is here. Right before my daughter was born, we received a Summer Infant SwaddleMe as a gift and it was not until she was born that I knew I needed a few more! I initially did not think I would get any use out of it, but it turned out to be a lifesaver for me and my colicky newborn. It kept her ...
Rock n Learn Early Learning DVD Collection Giveaway *August Birthday Bash*
When it comes to educational toys and media for children, people either really love it or really hate it. The idea of letting children just have fun and learning will take place during play time is a great philosophy to have. I can go either way on the topic. I do believe that a child should have fun and educational material should not be thrown in their face, but at the same time - if I am letting my child watch TV, then why not let her watch ...