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		<title>Build-a-Bear Workshop Fun Pack plus Furry Friend #win</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:51:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erin Tales</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I am super excited about this new product &#8211; 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... <a href="http://themombuzz.com/2012/02/08/build-a-bear-workshop-fun-pack-plus-furry-friend-win/"> [Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-20756" title="dog4" src="http://themombuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/dog4.jpg" alt="" width="298" height="735" />I am super excited about this new product &#8211; the<strong><a href="http://www.enter-play.com/BABW/buildabear.html"> Build-a-Bear Workshop Fun Pack plus Furry Friend</a></strong>. It is a mini-way of enjoying the Build-a-Bear experience from your own home, with a smaller cost and collectible appeal.</p>
<p><strong>One Fun Pack plus Friend includes:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>A miniaturize, pre-stuffed plush toy</li>
<li>A Teeny Shirt</li>
<li>Heart</li>
<li>Fabric Stickers, for decorating the Teeny Shirt</li>
<li>3 Trading Cards</li>
<li>Online Code to Bearville.com</li>
<li>Pamphlet that includes the Collector&#8217;s Guide, Activities and Fun Facts</li>
</ul>
<p>This mini BABW Furry Friend is approximately 3.5&#8243; tall, depending on it&#8217;s ears and legs. It is pre-stuffed, but it has a pocket in the back to put it&#8217;s heart. Children can wish upon the heart before tucking it in the Furry Friend. They also can customize the shirt of their Furry Friend with a nice selection of Fabric Stickers.</p>
<p>A BABW Fun Pack plus Furry Friend retails for $5.99 from popular retailers, like Target, Walmart, and Toys R Us. Other stores will carry them, as well. Keep an eye out towards the trading card department of the stores. There are 12 Furry Friends to choose from and 36 cards to collect. Cards are included in the Fun Pack plus Furry Friend, as well as in Trading Card Fun Packs.</p>
<p><strong>Trading Card Fun Packs ($1.99 ea.) include:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>3 Collectible Cards</li>
<li>Temporary Tattoos</li>
<li>Scratch-Offs</li>
<li>Fun Activities</li>
</ul>
<p>This mom thinks that they are fun as a small reward for doing well at school or home, will make a great filler in an Easter Basket, a sweet Valentine&#8217;s Gift, and would be a fun activity for birthday parties!</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-20755" title="funpacks" src="http://themombuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/funpacks-231x300.jpg" alt="" width="231" height="300" />One reader will win a Build-a-Bear Workshop Fun Pack plus Furry Friend and extra Trading Packs<br />
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<p><strong>FIRST: MANDATORY ENTRY:</strong></p>
<p>Who would you like to win a Build-a-Bear Workshop Fun Pack plus Furry Friend for?<br />
<strong></strong></p>
<p><strong>SECOND: EXTRA ENTRIES:</strong></p>
<p>To receive these extra opportunities for entries, you must fulfill the first REQUIRED/MANDATORY entry. But for extra entries, you can do the following – leave a comment for each:</p>
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<li>Share this contest on <strong>your</strong> Facebook page &#8211; Link it to @theMomBuzz &#8211; Here is the text:</li>
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<li>Tweet the contest &#8211; can be done daily:</li>
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<blockquote><p><em>Win a Build-a-Bear Fun Pack Plus Furry Friend from #theMomBuzz . Give-away ends 3.07.12 http://themombuzz.com/?p=20748</em></p></blockquote>
<ul>
<li>Stumble any review or post on theMomBuzz.com (Please don&#8217;t Stumble Give-aways). Let me know what you Stumbled!</li>
<li>Have you spotted these<strong> Build-a-Bear Workshop Fun Packs plus Furry Friends</strong> at any stores? Take a picture of it and send it to theMomBuzz via <a href="http://www.twitter.com/theMomBuzz">Twitter</a>, share on our <a href="http://www.facebook.com/theMomBuzz">Facebook Page</a> or Blog it for 10 extra entries each method! Just be sure to tag and/or share your link w/theMomBuzz and leave the comments below for each extra entry.</li>
<li>Add the Mom Buzz to your blogroll (Feed: <strong>http://themombuzz.com/feed/</strong>)</li>
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<p><strong>Contest ends 3/07/12. This is open to the USA. Please refer to <a href="../contests/">complete contest rules</a>. The entries listed above are the ONLY entries for this contest. Winners will be notified by e-mail (if supplied in the entry or on profile page), as well as on the Winner’s Wall.</strong></p>
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		<title>Kidz Gear Wired: Headphones Designed to be Safer for Kids</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:55:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erin Tales</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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... <a href="http://themombuzz.com/2012/02/07/kidz-gear-headphones-designed-for-kids/"> [Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-20740" title="kidzgear" src="http://themombuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/kidzgear.jpg" alt="" width="297" height="320" />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 volume limit technology.</p>
<p>But recently I was introduced to <a href="http://www.gearforkidz.com/shop2.html">Kidz Gear Wired Headphones</a>, which offers &#8220;grown-up&#8221; performance for kids, with features parents can approve of. Most important was the <strong>volume limit technology</strong>, which sets the max volume at 80 &#8211; 90 db. Anything louder can cause hearing loss. The headphones are designed for smaller heads. Plus it has padded ear covers for a comfortable fit.</p>
<p>Kidz Gear <em><strong>Wired</strong></em> Headphones are specifically designed to work with the Apple devices, such as the iPod, iPhone and iPad. Both my boys use refurbished iPhones to watch videos, play music and play games. Sometimes between them and my husband, there is a lot of competing sounds. But with headphones designed to work with their Apple devices, they can easily move through tracks with the built-in remote. And there is also an inline mic, which is great for <a href="http://themombuzz.com/2011/11/23/dont-let-the-pigeon-run-this-app-iphones-ipads/">Don&#8217;t Let the Pigeon Run this App</a>, which records my children&#8217;s voices as part of the game. If they are using your phone, the mic would allow them to talk on the phone while wearing the headphones or issue commands to Siri.</p>
<p><strong><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-20741" title="kidzgear2" src="http://themombuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/kidzgear2-282x300.jpg" alt="" width="282" height="300" />Kidz Gear Apple Wired Headphones for Kids are</strong> <strong>available now for $29.95. You can find them at:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://store.apple.com/us/product/H6625ZM/A?fnode=MTc0MjU4ODc"><strong>Apple</strong></a>: Volume Limit Headphones &#8211; $29.95</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0062C2GAW/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=morthadicandj-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B0062C2GAW">Amazon: Kidz Gear Wired Headphones For Kids &#8211; $29.95<br />
</a></strong></li>
<li><a href="http://www.gearforkidz.com/shop2.html"><strong>GearForKidz.com</strong></a></li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Don&#8217;t Forget the Accessories!</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Kidz Gear Headphone Volume Limit Splitter &#8211; let&#8217;s two headphones be used with one device. And right now if you buy two headphones from KidzGear, you get the splitter for free! The Headphone Splitter retails for $5.99.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Keep your child&#8217;s  headphone safe in a nylon, drawstring bag with a soft, lined inner. Each bag retails for $5.99.</li>
</ul>
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		<title>#Win a Tag System from Leap Frog and $25 for DonorsChoose.org</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:59:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erin Tales</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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... <a href="http://themombuzz.com/2012/02/06/win-a-tag-system-from-leap-frog-and-25-for-donorschoose-org/"> [Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-11996" title="leapfrog" src="http://themombuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/leapfrog.jpg" alt="" width="350" height="360" />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 15 months later we get to do another LeapFrog Donation through DonorsChoose.org.</p>
<p><strong>ABOUT DONORSCHOOSE.ORG:</strong></p>
<p>DonorsChoose.org is an online charity that connects you to schools in need. They help fund school projects in support of education and literacy. You can narrow your search by a school, state, city, etc. You can also read about their projects and needs &#8211; like a new carpet, books, pencil sharpeners, smartboards &#8211; and I even saw a request for the beloved Tag Readers! You can choose to give any amount and it tells you how much more they need and what time span they are working on to accept donations. It is really easy to donate.</p>
<p>And regarding that LeapFrog Tag request, there was a note that <a href="http://www.donorschoose.org/donors/search.html?matchingId=388">LeapFrog will fund 50% of this project</a> if someone provides the remainder. That&#8217;s because LeapFrog has partnered with DonorsChoose.org to help teachers who want Tag Readers and books for their classroom.</p>
<p><strong>MY CHOICE:</strong></p>
<p>So, the Mom Buzz was given the opportunity to donate $25 to a school in need through Donor&#8217;s Choose. It was a hard choice! I would have loved to donate to my son&#8217;s school, of course, but the school wasn&#8217;t on the list. So I was looking far and wide, trying to choose between PE games, science equipment, butterfly kits and more. But I finally settled on donating to the <a href="http://www.donorschoose.org/donors/proposal.html?id=629990&amp;verify=-102654405">Jumping Into Learning </a>classroom project requested by Mrs. Garcia on Sep 27, 2011. She only has 22 more days to collect for her cause. What she wants is a Leapfrog Learning Center to assist her students in learning alphabet letters and sounds, numbers, and problem solving activities while building fine motor skills. What can I say, LeapFrog is paving the way for others to help thousands more children to learn to read with Tag™, the #1 selling reading system!</p>
<p>I can definitely approve of her project, since my son had a LeapFrog Tag center in his pre-K and it was successful. Plus, we have Leap Frog products at home where I can actually see my boys learning as they play. So, I made my donation and hope she gets the rest she needs to make this a successful project!</p>
<p><strong>GIVE-AWAY!</strong></p>
<p>Since 2009, LeapFrog has donated more than $1.5 million in Tag Reading Systems and books to the classrooms of more than 20,000 students. And not only did they give the Mom Buzz the opportunity to give $25 to a school project in need, they also have some for one lucky reader:</p>
<ul>
<li>The Opportunity to Donate $25 to another school in need via DonorsChoose.org</li>
<li>A Tag system with 6 books!</li>
</ul>
<p>Why not help LeapFrog bring $100,000 total in Tag Readers and books to classrooms in need? LeapFrog has already donated $50,000 and will match donations dollar for dollar up to $50,000!</p>
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<li><strong>WIN $25 to donate to a school project in need through <a href="http://DonorsChoose.org">DonorsChoose.org</a></strong><strong> </strong></li>
<li><strong>Win a Tag reader and 6 books<br />
</strong></li>
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<p><strong>HOW TO ENTER:</strong></p>
<p>To enter this contest, you can any or all of the following. Leave a separate comment(s) for each action:</p>
<ul>
<li>Check out <a href="http://DonorsChoose.org">DonorsChoose.org</a> and tell me what school project you would donate to &#8211; leave their link in your comment!</li>
<li><a href="http://www.thingsremembered.com/" target="_blank">Add </a><a href="http://www.twitter.com/themombuzz">theMomBuzz to your Twitter</a> and Tweet the contest. Leave your Tweet Link. (1 tweet per <strong>DAY</strong> is allowed.)</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.facebook.com/LeapFrog">Like Leapfrog on Facebook </a></li>
<li>Blog about the <strong><em>this give-away &#8211; leave the link to your post in a comment</em></strong>. (5 entries, leave 5 comments)</li>
<li>Visit <a href="http://shop.leapfrog.com/leapfrog/">LeapFrog.com</a> and tell me what you would add to your LeapFrog Learning Center at home?</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Contest ends 2.14.12. This is open to the USA &#8211; no PO Boxes. Please refer to <a href="../contests/">complete contest rules</a>. The entries listed above are the ONLY entries for this contest. Winners will be notified by e-mail (if supplied in the entry or on profile page), as well as on the Winner’s Wall.<br />
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<h5><em><strong><em><strong><em><strong><em><strong>This is solely the opinion of the Mom Buzz. The Mom Buzz was not compensated for this buzz. A school of the Mom Buzz&#8217;s choosing was provided with a Tag School Kit. Other people may have different experiences with the product. And don’t forget to enter my other <a href="../contests/">hot contests</a> so you can win and try buzzworthy products!</strong></em></strong></em></strong></em></strong></em></h5>
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		<title>Molding Hard Boiled Eggs: Fun Breakfast or Snack  (BENTO)</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:50:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erin Tales</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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... <a href="http://themombuzz.com/2012/01/31/molding-hard-boiled-eggs-fun-breakfast-or-snack-bento/"> [Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-20648" title="mold4" src="http://themombuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/mold4-e1327937363914.jpg" alt="" width="495" height="300" /></p>
<p><img class="alignright  wp-image-20645" title="mold1" src="http://themombuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/mold1.jpg" alt="" width="182" height="313" />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!</p>
<p>To get started you need an Egg Mold. You can purchase a variety of Egg Molds from Amazon. They usually come as a two-pack, but I have seen a Hello Kitty Egg Mold which sold by itself. Here are some cute designs to consider, prices start at $3.60 for a set.</p>
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<li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001UKC10Q/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=morthadicandj-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B001UKC10Q">Hello Kitty Boil Egg Mold</a><img style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=morthadicandj-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B001UKC10Q" alt="" width="1" height="1" border="0" /></li>
<li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002TZ04J6/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=morthadicandj-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B002TZ04J6">Rabbit and Bear Egg Mold</a><img style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=morthadicandj-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B002TZ04J6" alt="" width="1" height="1" border="0" /></li>
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<p><strong>STEPS TO MOLD YOUR EGGS</strong>:</p>
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<li>First, you <strong>boil your eggs</strong> like normal. Have trouble boiling eggs? Try Emeril&#8217;s <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/perfectly-boiled-eggs-recipe/index.html">Perfectly Boiled Eggs</a> directions.</li>
<li>Next, get a bowl of ice water ready. You want enough cold water to submerge your egg molds and I add lots of chipped ice.</li>
<li><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-20646" title="mold2" src="http://themombuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/mold2.jpg" alt="" width="181" height="106" />Once the eggs are done, remove them from the pot and start <strong>peeling the shell</strong> off. You want to do this when they are still warm. I have used either a towel to hold onto the hot egg as I use a spoon to remove the shell. I also will run the eggs under cold water as I remove the shell, which also helps remove any tiny pieces of shell that want to stick to your egg. Either method works fine.</li>
<li>After I remove a shell, I immediately place the deshelled egg into an egg mold. Try to place it in a way that would best fill the mold once you shut it. Shut and clasp the mold and insert it into the ice water.</li>
<li><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-20647" title="mold3" src="http://themombuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/mold3.jpg" alt="" width="175" height="204" />You will have the egg mold with the egg in the ice water for three &#8211; five minutes. Three works fine. Five if you are feeling cautious the first time.</li>
<li>Open the egg mold, release the formed egg, salt and pepper if desire and eat!</li>
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<p><strong>TIPS:</strong> You can be working on multiple eggs at the same time. As soon as I put one in a mold, I deshell the next egg and put it in it&#8217;s egg mold and ice water bath. By then it&#8217;s time to release the previous egg and I can de-shell a new one. It&#8217;s a quick, continuous process. It&#8217;s best to have 2 egg molds to work with, though. Thankfully they are mostly sold in two-packs.</p>
<p>Hope you enjoyed this tutorial and tips! Any questions or thoughts, just ask below!</p>
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		<title>New LEGO Friends &#8211; Gender Controversy over the New LEGO Friends?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:12:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erin Tales</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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&#8217;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... <a href="http://themombuzz.com/2012/01/30/new-lego-friends-gender-controversy-over-the-new-lego-friends/"> [Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://shop.lego.com/en-US/Heartlake-Vet-3188"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-20632" title="vet" src="http://themombuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/vet.jpg" alt="" width="475" height="195" /></a>So, LEGO recently released a line of LEGOs that was designed with girls in mind under the theme<a href="http://friends.lego.com/en-us/default.aspx?icmp=COUSFR3Friends"> LEGO Friends</a>. And would you believe that it&#8217;s causing controversy? I only learned about it thanks to my friend <a href="http://www.3garnets2sapphires.com/">Karen</a>, who had a picture of her adorable daughter with a set on Facebook. I commented that I love the pink LEGOs and she told me about the bad buzz it was getting.</p>
<p><strong>THE PROBLEM:</strong></p>
<p>People are actually petitioning for brands to stop distinguishing between boy and girl toys. They believe that the toys cause stereotyping and that will reinforce &#8220;female&#8221; and &#8220;male&#8221; rolls.</p>
<p><strong>MY TAKE:</strong></p>
<p>Once you get past the Duplo age of big blocks, most of the LEGO sets are full of gray, tan, white and black bricks that build scenes from Star Wars, Ninjas, Harry Potter, Action Heroes, Super Heroes and more. And while girls may enjoy some of these themes &#8211; like Harry Potter &#8211; for the most part they appeal to boys.</p>
<p>I always say how wonderful LEGOs are, as they help my boys with fine motor skills, imagination and creation, spatial skills, following directions, logic, and prep them for math. And when birthdays and holidays roll around, my nephew and my boys get boxes of LEGOs to play with and create. But you know what my niece and goddaughter get? Zoobles, dolls, clothes, Barbies. So they are given the toys that help with nurturing and pretend play, without the skills of building, spatial reasoning, logic and more.</p>
<p>By the time a girl is 5, just past the DUPLO age, some already WON&#8217;T play with regular LEGOs because they are seen as a boy toy. They would have no interest in opening the LEGO packages we have normally seen on shelves. The LEGO Friends line has a little more pink with people with more features which will appeal to more girls than the ones who currently play with LEGOs, allowing more girls to gain the skills that are building blocks for math and logic.</p>
<p>I see LEGO Friends as a positive addition to the LEGO line and WOULD purchase it for my goddaughter who doesn&#8217;t play with normal LEGOs. My niece, though, does enjoy the Harry Potter sets. <img src='http://themombuzz.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p><strong>LAST SAY:</strong></p>
<p>The thing is, boys and girls ARE different. They do play different. There is some crossover, as well. My boys will play with my niece&#8217;s toys and my niece will play with her brothers toys. But in the end, the majority of boys will turn anything into a gun, sword or light saber. And the majority of girls enjoy pretend play with dolls and doll houses. But if you can give them a way to enhance their skills in a format they enjoy, it&#8217;s win-win. You are not forced to buy a girl a toy in a pink box, buy them what they like. But if it takes a pink box to get them to enjoy building, then thank you to LEGO for filling in that void.</p>
<p><strong>READ MORE FROM MOTHERS WITH OPINIONS:</strong></p>
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<li><a href="http://www.thriftyandchicmom.com/2012/01/lego-friends-are-you-offended/">LEGO FRIENDS &#8211; ARE YOU OFFENDED?</a> &#8211; <strong>Thrifty &amp; Chic Mom</strong></li>
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<p><strong>READ UP on the GENDER CONTROVERSY:</strong></p>
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<li><a href="http://www.npr.org/2012/01/18/145397007/gender-controversy-stacks-up-against-lego-friends">Gender Controversy Stacks Up Against LEGO Friends </a></li>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:05:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[10% DISCOUNT CODE for Look Who&#8217;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&#8217;t know of any online stores specializing in growth charts. Well, now... <a href="http://themombuzz.com/2012/01/26/look-whos-growing-growth-chart-win-discount/"> [Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
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<p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-20546" title="look whos growing" src="http://themombuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/look-whos-growing.png" alt="" width="250" height="166" />A few months ago one of my good friends asked if I knew of a place she could get a <a href="http://lookwhosgrowing.ca/products/">personalized growth chart</a>. I sent her to Etsy at the time, because I didn&#8217;t know of any online stores specializing in growth charts. Well, now I am happy I can share with her and you <a href="http://lookwhosgrowing.ca/products/"><strong>Look Who&#8217;s Growing</strong></a>, providing growth charts that you can personalize with over 20 designs, your children&#8217;s names, various color options and even pictures.</p>
<p>I had the opportunity to review a growth chart for my boys, and I have to say I was impressed at the quality and attention-to-detail. It is printed on a vinyl material, which to me has a nice, fresh scent when I first opened my box. It smelled new. It was nicely rolled, so no creases in the vinyl. On the top of my growth chart it has two grommets for easy hanging, plus it eliminates the need of puncturing the vinyl to hang it on the wall. On the bottom of the growth chart it has a dowel hidden inside the chart, to ensure it hangs straight for accurate measuring.</p>
<p><img class="alignright  wp-image-20547" title="growth" src="http://themombuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/growth.jpg" alt="" width="128" height="390" />There were 23 style choices when I ordered. I loved <span style="color: #ff6600;"><strong><a href="http://lookwhosgrowing.ca/products/index.php/growth-charts/liquid-fire-growth-chart.html"><span style="color: #ff6600;">Liquid Fire</span></a></strong></span> for a boy and the purple <a href="http://lookwhosgrowing.ca/products/index.php/growth-charts/origin-growth-chart.html"><span style="color: #800080;"><strong>Origin</strong></span></a> for a girl. But in the end, it was the <strong><a href="http://lookwhosgrowing.ca/products/index.php/growth-charts/giraffe-growth-chart.html">Giraffe</a></strong> who got my attention. I chose that one to design and received the 12&#8243; width. On the site you can choose 12&#8243; or 6&#8243; width, the 12&#8243; width is an additional $25.  Included with the Chart Price is personalization of your child&#8217;s name, their date of birth annd your choice of font (Block or Script). You can also add a photo for an additional $20. I think I normally wouldn&#8217;t have added the photo, but for the review I wanted to see how it looked.</p>
<p>I uploaded a favorite photo of my boys. <a href="http://LookWhosGrowing.ca">LookWhosGrowing.ca</a> took the time to photoshop the photo so that it would fit perfectly on the growth chart. The only other company I&#8217;ve worked with that took the time to do the same was <a href="http://PicturesonGold.com">PicturesonGold.com</a>, so I commend Looks Who&#8217;s Growing for their attention-to-detail.</p>
<p>A Growth Chart from Look Who&#8217;s Growing costs $34.99. It provides over 6 feet of &#8220;growth&#8221;. You hang it at the 2 feet above the ground.</p>
<p><strong>Pricing of a Growth Chart: <em>includes a 6&#8243; width and Name and Birth Date Personalization.</em></strong></p>
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<li><strong>Growth Chart:</strong> $34.99</li>
<li><strong>12&#8243; Width:</strong> +$25</li>
<li><strong>Photo:</strong> +$20</li>
<li><strong>Normal Shipping:</strong> $18</li>
<li><strong>Tax &#8211; 13%:</strong> $10.39</li>
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<p>Don&#8217;t forget where you saw these cool growth charts! Follow Looks Who&#8217;s Growing on <a href="https://twitter.com/lookwhosgrowing">Twitter</a> and<a href="http://www.facebook.com/LookWhosGrowing"> Facebook</a> to stay up-to-date on their latest news.</p>
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<p><strong>FIRST: MANDATORY ENTRY:</strong></p>
<p>Visit <a href="http://lookwhosgrowing.ca/products/"><strong>Look Who&#8217;s Growing</strong></a> and tell me your favorite growth chart option by leaving a comment below.<br />
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		<title>New Stroller: Baby Cargo 200 Series Lightweight Umbrella Stroller</title>
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		<dc:creator>Erin Tales</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[For the past 3 years, I&#8217;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.... <a href="http://themombuzz.com/2012/01/25/new-stroller-baby-cargo-200-series-lightweight-umbrella-stroller/"> [Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>For the past 3 years, I&#8217;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 <a href="http://www.babycargo.com/">single stroller</a> to use with my youngest for play-dates, mall trips, errands and more. Yes, he is 4, but he can be pokey. And if he sits in a stroller I can zoom around fast and not have him get in too much trouble!</p>
<p>We&#8217;ve been using a simple Lightening McQueen Umbrella Stroller, but it has no &#8220;perks&#8221;. It&#8217;s just a simple stroller that has started to sag underneath his 36 pound body. So we were introduced to Baby Cargo 200 Series <a href="http://www.babycargo.com/">Lightweight Umbrella Stroller</a> to give it our thoughts!</p>
<p><strong><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-20525" title="stroller3" src="http://themombuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/stroller3.jpg" alt="" width="475" height="616" />Baby Cargo 200 Series Umbrella Stroller Review</strong></p>
<p>We&#8217;ve been using the Baby Cargo 200 for 1 month now. Our first trip with it was to the zoo for their holiday event. It gave the boys a chance to sit when they got tired, and allowed us to stick with the group since we also went with my sister and her older kids. It also gave us a real chance to compare it to a lower-end umbrella stroller.</p>
<p><strong>Storage:</strong> One of the first things I have to chat about is the ability to store goodies, both underneath the stroller in the basket, as well as with a small pocket on the back of the seat. So I was able to keep larger items, like extra coats and and scarves, underneath the stroller. While I used the small basket to hang on to small knick-knacks the kids were winning at the holiday event. This smaller pocket can also be buttoned with snap buttons for security.</p>
<p><strong>Shade:</strong> The Canopy sits higher, so it wouldn&#8217;t land on my son&#8217;s head when I opened it. Our other umbrella stroller we can&#8217;t put down the flat canopy, because it lands on his head. The canopy on the Baby Cargo 200 also has a &#8220;viewing window&#8221;, so you don&#8217;t have to pull it back to see what your child is doing.</p>
<p><strong>Accessories:</strong> It came with a <strong>cup holder</strong> and a <strong>rain cover</strong>, which is tucked into the basket area when not in use.There is also a shoulder strap, so you can carry the lightweight stroller easily.</p>
<p><strong>Leg Rest:</strong> It has a unique, adjustable leg rest. You can keep it high for little ones or lower for toddlers and preschoolers. It is a little tricky for me to adjust the leg rest, I usually end up getting down to look at the shifting buttons to make sure I am totally unlocked so I can move the leg rest where I want.</p>
<p><strong>Multi-position Back Rest:</strong> The back rest also is adjustable, pretty much however you want it. It does not fully recline in a flat position, but it does recline far enough to be comfortable for a baby.</p>
<p><strong>Fabric:</strong> The fabric is soft, cool and seems easy to clean.</p>
<p><strong>Safety:</strong> The Baby Cargo 200 has a 5-point harness to keep a baby safely in the stroller. For my preschooler, I simply tuck the seatbelt back so he can go in and out of the stroller easily when I walk around the zoo, mall, etc.</p>
<p><strong>Comfort:</strong> My husband is more comfortable using the Baby Cargo than our other stroller, because the handles sit higher. You can grab the handles comfortable between 41&#8243; &#8211; 44&#8243;.</p>
<p><strong>Who can fit in the Baby Cargo 200?</strong> The baby can be used from birth on up. It sits my 36 pound child easily, still offering him a smooth ride. I estimate that it can be used up to 40 &#8211; 50 pounds.</p>
<p><strong>Dimensions and Weight:</strong> The stroller is &#8220;lightweight&#8221;, weighing just 13.7 pounds. It folds pretty &#8220;tight&#8221;, folded dimensions are 42&#8243; x 12&#8243; x 10&#8243;.</p>
<p><strong>COLORS:</strong> I have a stain-hiding Ocean/Stone color combination. Most of the outside color (facing the world) is a dark blue, while the inner side (facing the child) is stone colored. Other colors include a gorgeous Pomegranate/Cherry Combo (my favorite) and Smoke/Mirror &#8211; which is a beige-like color combo.</p>
<p><strong>Want to learn more?</strong> Visit<a href="http://babycargo.com"> BabyCargo.com</a> to see the 200 Series, as well as their 100 and 300 Series of Strollers.</p>
<p><strong>Baby Cargo Online Retailers</strong></p>
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<li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006O1YSAW/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=morthadicandj-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B006O1YSAW">Baby Cargo 200 Series Lightweight Umbrella Stroller on <strong>Amazon</strong></a><strong><img style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=morthadicandj-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B006O1YSAW" alt="" width="1" height="1" border="0" /></strong></li>
<li><a href="http://www.ababy.com/results3.asp?KeyWord=baby+cargo">Baby Cargo on <strong>aBaby.com</strong></a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.wayfair.com/keyword.php?keyword=baby+cargo&amp;ust=&amp;dept=0&amp;command=dosearch">Baby Cargo on <strong>Wayfair.com</strong></a></li>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 &#8220;sweater&#8221; &#8230; which I will... <a href="http://themombuzz.com/2012/01/16/foldable-reusable-water-bottle-vapur/"> [Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-20324" title="vapur" src="http://themombuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/vapur-300x300.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="300" />I am always on the hunt for a good<a href="http://vapur.us/store"> reusable water bottle</a> 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 &#8220;sweater&#8221; &#8230; which I will talk more about in a second.</p>
<p>The Vapur bottle comes in two sizes, .5L and .4L. I have the .5, which is perfect for my work-outs. The top is just like a plastic water bottle that you would normally purchase, with a pop up spout and plastic cover. The plastic, pop-up top will screw on and off so you can clean it and fill it with water. It&#8217;s a small opening, like that off a &#8220;normal&#8221; water bottle, so I have to be careful when filling it from my fridge, so I don&#8217;t splash onto the floor. You can&#8217;t really add ice to it, but you can freeze it to a desired temperature. You know, leave it in until it&#8217;s ice, or just really frigid. I tried that, but decided adding cold water from my fridge is fine for my needs.</p>
<p>As you fill the bottle, you can feel the bag design expand. The bag comes in a variety of colors, like green, blue, violet, pink, orange and black. The .4L sizes also have a white design. There are also fun designs with sharks, super heroes, palm trees and more.</p>
<p>When you finish drinking your water, the bag size obviously decreases, but the plastic is sturdy enough that it doesn&#8217;t just slump over. Really, it reminds me of a water pouch cowboys would use &#8211; not a canteen, but the more flexible ones. (And if you can think of what that is really called, please let me know. I am sure it has an official name.)</p>
<p>Back to the point, once the Vapur bottle is drained, you can roll it up or flatten it, so it takes up less space in a lunchbox, back pack, exercise tote, etc. It can even be rolled up small enough to fit in a pocket or purse.</p>
<p>The Vapur Bottle doesn&#8217;t add any undesirable flavor to my water. Tastes just like water! It has an FDA-approved inner layer that is odor, taste and stain resistant. You can wash it on the top rack of a dishwasher and air dry. It can also be washed by hand. I prefer the dishwasher, though. It is BPA Free.</p>
<p>It come with a removable clip, so you can attach it to a bag. And you can also write on it with a sharpie so if misplaced it will go back to the original owner (great for kids at school).</p>
<p>I was going to give the Vapur to my oldest son, but he had trouble popping the top open at first. But that was when it was brand-new. Now that I&#8217;ve used for my workouts for about a month, he has no trouble popping it open for his own sip.</p>
<p>This Made-in-the-USA bottle retails for $9.99 for one .5L bottle or $15.99 for two .4L bottles. Next school year I&#8217;ll be getting the two .4L bottle deal for my boys.</p>
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<p><strong>VAPUR SWEATERS:</strong><br />
<img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-20325" title="vapor sweater" src="http://themombuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/vapor-sweater-300x300.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="300" />Now let&#8217;s talk about the Vapur Sweater. You know how during the day, you water bottle &#8220;sweats&#8221; and will get other items around it wet? It happens to my oldest son all the time, making his folders in his book bag wet. And for me, since I throw my water bottles into my gym bag, my workout notebook usually ends up damp. But the Vapur Sweater is a water-wicking, insulating sweater. So not only does it keep it from getting other items around it wet, it will also keep your water “cooler” than ever. Plus, they are uber-cute.</p>
<p>They currently have three colors for the .5 and .4L bottles &#8211; pink and grey (matching my preppy Otterbox case), blue and grey and black and grey. You can buy 1 for $6.99 or a 3-pack for $15.</p>
<p><strong>IMPORTANT LINKS</strong></p>
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<li>Purchase your Vapur bottles at <a href="http://vapur.us">Vapur.us</a> &#8211; <em>it&#8217;s not a .com! It&#8217;s a US &#8211; made in the USA!</em></li>
<li><a href="http://vapur.us/find-a-store">Find a store that sells Vapur bottles</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.facebook.com/vapurtrail">Follow Vapur on Facebook</a></li>
<li><a href="https://twitter.com/#!/vapur/">Follow Vapur on Twitter</a></li>
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		<title>Tips to Consider When Giving an Old SmartPhone to a Child</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2012 11:56:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[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&#8217;s employee, when she got a new phone. And my youngest plays with my iPhone 3,... <a href="http://themombuzz.com/2012/01/13/tips-to-consider-when-giving-an-old-smartphone-to-a-child/"> [Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
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<p>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&#8217;s employee, when she got a new phone. And my youngest plays with my iPhone 3, since my husband gave me the iPhone 4S for my birthday.</p>
<p>But, before passing  or donating your phone, take some precautions to ensure your personal data won&#8217;t be compromised and that your children are using the device appropriately. Here are some tips that I received from PBS Kids:</p>
<p>1.     <strong>Sweep it</strong>: All devices should be cleaned of any content including personal files, credit card information, etc. before handing down to kids. Parents should swipe all their browser “cookies” and perform an application sweep.</p>
<p>2.     <strong>Secure it</strong>: There are parental controls on most tech devices that can turn certain features on and off. <a href="http://www.pbs.org/parents/childrenandmedia/article-set-parental-controls-iphone.html" target="_blank">Settings on the iPhone</a>, for example, that can be restricted include explicit song titles, Internet browser, YouTube, iTunes and the camera.</p>
<p><strong>3.      </strong><strong>Set limits</strong>: As with any new toy, parents should set expectations and limitations with their kids when the device is handed down, and should encourage other forms of learning and play beyond the screen. <strong></strong></p>
<p><strong>4.     </strong><strong>Find the right apps for your child</strong><strong>: </strong>A good app is the perfect combination of education <em>and</em> entertainment, and should be appropriate for your child’s age and stage of development.<strong></strong></p>
<p><strong>5. Avoid apps that try to sell: </strong>Apps labeled “lite” or “free” often attempt to make money by trying to sell virtual items while a child is playing a game, or link to another related app that requires payment to download. Select apps from trusted, reliable sources, and make sure that they are not trying to market to your child.</p>
<p>Once the device is cleaned, load it up with age-appropriate apps.  With more than a thousand apps in the iTunes store, choosing the right apps for your child can seem overwhelming! Here is a hint &#8211; PBS KIDS has a suite of educational apps that are perfect. You can even gift them as rewards for good behavior! Here are some of PBS KIDS’ recent top apps for mobile devices which can be found on <a href="http://pbskids.org/mobile" target="_blank">pbskids.org/mobile</a>:</p>
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<li><a href="http://pbskids.org/mobile/fetch-lunch-rush.html" target="_blank">FETCH Lunch Rush</a> for iPhone/iPod Touch, Free (PBS KIDS First augmented reality app)</li>
<li><a href="http://pbskids.org/mobile/super-why-alpha-boost.html">SUPER WHY Alpha Boost</a> for iPhone/iPod Touch, $2.99</li>
<li><a href="http://pbskids.org/mobile/sids-science-fair.html">SID Science Fair</a> for iPhone/iPod Touch, $2.99</li>
<li>LITTLE PIM <a href="http://pbskids.org/mobile/little-pim-french.html" target="_blank">French</a> and <a href="http://pbskids.org/mobile/little-pim-spanish.html" target="_blank"> Spanish</a> for iPad, $2.99</li>
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