Build-a-Bear Workshop Fun Pack plus Furry Friend #win

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I am super excited about this new product – the Build-a-Bear Workshop Fun Pack plus Furry Friend. It is a mini-way of enjoying the Build-a-Bear experience from your own home, with a smaller cost and collectible appeal. One Fun Pack plus Friend includes: A miniaturize, pre-stuffed plush toy A Teeny Shirt Heart Fabric Stickers, for… [Continue Reading]

Kidz Gear Wired: Headphones Designed to be Safer for Kids

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Back in November I gave my oldest son earbuds that had regulating volume, to protect eardrums from damage due to sounds over 85dbs. For my youngest, though, he has trouble getting earbuds on. And I felt that headphones would work better and be safer for him. But the selection seemed slim for kids headphones with… [Continue Reading]

#Win a Tag System from Leap Frog and $25 for DonorsChoose.org

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Back in October 2010, the Mom Buzz held a fabulously fun give-away where a reader was able to donate  a Tag “kit” for classroom use, consisting of 2 Tag School Readers and headphones, plus 2 copies each of 15 Tag books to a school in need through the DonorsChoose.org program. And I am thrilled that… [Continue Reading]

Molding Hard Boiled Eggs: Fun Breakfast or Snack (BENTO)

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Last year I discovered that you can mold hard boiled eggs into fun shapes using an egg mold and ice water. The process to shape the egg is quicker than boiling eggs and the result is cute and fun for children and adults. And it is a big hit in the bento community! To get… [Continue Reading]

New LEGO Friends – Gender Controversy over the New LEGO Friends?

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So, LEGO recently released a line of LEGOs that was designed with girls in mind under the theme LEGO Friends. And would you believe that it’s causing controversy? I only learned about it thanks to my friend Karen, who had a picture of her adorable daughter with a set on Facebook. I commented that I… [Continue Reading]

Look Who’s Growing: Growth Chart #win #discount

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10% DISCOUNT CODE for Look Who’s Growing Growth Chart: Buzzing10 A few months ago one of my good friends asked if I knew of a place she could get a personalized growth chart. I sent her to Etsy at the time, because I didn’t know of any online stores specializing in growth charts. Well, now… [Continue Reading]

New Stroller: Baby Cargo 200 Series Lightweight Umbrella Stroller

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For the past 3 years, I’ve been using my giant Easy Walker Duo Stroller for my two boys. But with my oldest now in school, I needed a nice, dependable and sturdy single stroller to use with my youngest for play-dates, mall trips, errands and more. Yes, he is 4, but he can be pokey…. [Continue Reading]

Ten Tips for Potty Training Boys

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I recently had an article published on SocialMoms.com called Ten Tips for Potty Training Boys. If these tips would be helpful to you or a friend, please pop on over and check it out! LINK: Ten Tips for Potty Training Boys

Foldable, Reusable Water Bottle – Vapur

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I am always on the hunt for a good reusable water bottle for the boys to take to school. So when I heard the buzz about Vapur, which is reusable AND can be folded/rolled up, I was totally intrigued. So I received a sample to review, along with a Vapur “sweater” … which I will… [Continue Reading]

Tips to Consider When Giving an Old SmartPhone to a Child

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As we continue to upgrade to the newest versions of smartphones and other electronics, many parents choose to pass their old device to their own children. In fact, my oldest son has an iPhone 3 that came from my husband’s employee, when she got a new phone. And my youngest plays with my iPhone 3,… [Continue Reading]

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