Monday, March 15, 2010

Veggie Tales: Pistachio

March 14, 2010 by Erin Tales  
Filed under Kids, Latest News, Toddlers, Videos/Games

You know what DVD is on rotation at the Tales house right now … Pistachio from Veggie Tales! This is the fourth Veggie Tales DVD we’ve watched and I am as thrilled as always with the lessons learned, clever script and the fact that there is absolutely no fault in letting your child watch it. [...]

Leprechaun-Catching and St. Patty’s Day Sweets

March 8, 2010 by Erin Tales  
Filed under Food & Drink, Kids, St. Patrick's Day, Toddlers

Crafts and Games
Wee Leprechaun: Make-your-own leprechaun!

St. Patrick’s Day Scavenger Hunt: Follow fun all the way to a faux pot of gold.
To Catch A Leprechaun: Three clever traps for taking a stand against St. Patrick’s Day mischief: Leprechaun Hat Pit Trap, Rainbow Cage Drop, Tricky Trapdoor
Green Stamp: Spread the luck o’ the Irish this St. [...]

My Storytime Friends Book & Bear Kit w/ Lifetime Membership

February 25, 2010 by Erin Tales  
Filed under Books, Kids, Toddlers

Can you imagine giving a gift to a child that honestly keeps on giving? Well, when you order a Book-and-Bear Kit from My Storytime Friends, that’s exactly what you get. Not only do you get an adorable teddy bear and a book, your giftee will also get a LIFETIME membership for new online stories every [...]

Funky Monkey: A Snack with Bite

February 21, 2010 by Erin Tales  
Filed under Food & Drink, Kids, Toddlers

As you all know, I am a huge Disney nut. We go monthly, if not more. This involves a lot of preparation when you are leaving the house with two kiddos. Change of clothes, sippies and snacks are high on our must-have list. Since I don’t want to purchase snacks and food at high prices [...]

Toddler Cups: Tommee Tippee

February 17, 2010 by Erin Tales  
Filed under Baby, Food & Drink, Gear, Kids, Toddlers

Tommee Tippee may be a funny name, but now that I have experienced the brand the name is easy to remember. Tommee Tippee creates bottles and cups that are meant to help make each transition from breast to bottle to sippy cup to toddler cup just a little easier. We had a chance to participate [...]

Snack Options on the Go

February 16, 2010 by Erin Tales  
Filed under Food & Drink, Kids, Toddlers

When I go out with my boys, ages 2 and 3, I carry a backpack full of essentials. In there are a change of clothes, my wallet, toys and books, my phone in its nifty limited edition iphone case (that you can win), reusable Baggu totes and a snack bag. The snack  bag holds all [...]

Baby Snazz: Stylish Gear for Mom and Baby

December 22, 2009 by Erin Tales  
Filed under Apparel, Baby, Kids, Toddlers

Baby Snazz is a cute online boutique for hot items for mom and baby. There is couture clothing, slings and carriers, minky blankets, wipe cases and more. One of my favorite categories from Baby Snazz is the Baby Leg Warmers section. They carry FIVE BRANDS of legwarmers, to ensure the perfect choice for those little [...]

Stocking Stuffer: Kid’s Spinbrush

December 21, 2009 by Erin Tales  
Filed under Health, Holidays, Kids, Toddlers

Are you done with your Christmas Shopping? Well, what about stocking stuffers? Santa loves to continuously pick up items for stocking stuffers until Christmas Eve, or so I hear. One item that should be a TRADITION to stuff in a stocking is a toothbrush. But not just any old toothbrush, what’s the fun in that? [...]

Headsprout: Phonics Based Reading System

December 21, 2009 by Erin Tales  
Filed under Books, Kids, Toddlers

You want to give your child every advantage when it comes to school. Reading and understanding language is a big part of academic success. That’s why I was interested in Headsprout’s Phonics Based Reading System.Their books combined with the online program teach early reading and comprehension for children from Kindergarten to 5th Grade.
There are two [...]

Holiday Guide: LeapFrog Zippity – Groove and Learn!

When I first saw the Zippity at Toys R Us – just a glance – I thought this was just a “big” item that would take up room in my house. I feared the graphics would be mediocre, cords would get in my way and it would end up being donated. I was SO WRONG.
When [...]

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