One Fun Pack plus Friend includes:

• A miniaturize, pre-stuffed plush toy
• A Teeny Shirt
• Heart
• Fabric Stickers, for decorating the Teeny Shirt
• 3 Trading Cards
• Online Code to Bearville.com
• Pamphlet that includes the Collector’s Guide, Activities and Fun Facts

This mini BABW Furry Friend is approximately 3.5″ tall, depending on it’s ears and legs. It is pre-stuffed, but it has a pocket in the back to put it’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.

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.

Trading Card Fun Packs ($1.99 ea.) include:

• 3 Collectible Cards
• Temporary Tattoos
• Scratch-Offs
• Fun Activities

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’s Gift, and would be a fun activity for birthday parties!

One reader will win a Build-a-Bear Workshop Fun Pack plus Furry Friend and extra Trading Packs

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Contest ends 3/07/12. This is open to the USA. Please refer to complete contest rules. 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.

This is solely the opinion of the Mom Buzz. Other people may have different experiences with the product. And don’t forget to enter my other hot contests so you can win and try buzzworthy products! The Mom Buzz was not compensated for this buzz. The Mom Buzz did receive a sample for review.

Retail Me Not is the largest online coupon website, with a huge database of online coupon codes, printable coupons, free shipping codes and special offers. RetailMeNot.com is a community-driven resource for savings, where users can vote on the reliability of coupons, so you have a better idea that the coupon is valid.

There are more than half a million online discounts at retailers that offer perfect Valentine’s gifts, such as Bath & Body Works (average discount 12%), Victoria’s Secret (average discount 19%), and Blue Nile (average discount 86%). RetailMeNot also makes it easy to search for deals at specific stores, simply type in the name of the store in the search bar and you get a list of relevant stores, along with the coupons and promotions available.

So this Valentine’s, don’t leave your significant other with stale conversation hearts and wilted flowers, thinking you couldn’t afford more. Enjoy 10- 15- 20% savings at popular retailers and spice up your Valentine’s Date!

This is solely the opinion of the Mom Buzz. Other people may have different experiences with the product. And don’t forget to enter my other hot contest so you can win and try buzzworthy products! The Mom Buzz was not compensated for this buzz. The Mom Buzz did receive a holiday gift guide with items and comparison prices.

My Favorite Minted Classroom Valentine

Back in November I was buzzing Minted for their holiday card selection, which was unique and customizable. They made ordering cards simple and fun, done in just a few clicks. And now they are at it again with their Valentine’s Selection!

Minted actually has classroom Valentine’s Day cards that can be personalized with embellishments, different papers, names and photos. I was in LOVE with the idea of adding my son’s photo to his classroom Valentine’s Day cards, but I also wanted to use the same card for my youngest son – so I decided to forgo that uber-cool option. You can also further personalize cards by changing text and taking advantage of multiple color options.

Minted has a great selection of Valentine’s Day cards, and you can search by gender (boy, girl or neutral). And you can also choose whether it features a photo on the front, although you can choose to add a photo on the backs of most of the cards for an additional fee.

You Amaze Me

I chose You Amaze Me. If you figure a normal class size is 25 (more or less), then I could have gotten 25 of these cards for $21. I am using these cards for both my boys, so I ordered 45 for $27. I was provided with a code to review these cards. There were two color options. One was Tangerine, which was bold Tangerine (Orange) and Strawberry (Pinkish) Stripes. I chose Bright Teal, which is Teal and Lime striped. I could type in my son’s name from the FROM line on top, but chose to leave it blank since I am using extras for my youngest.

What I like about this card is that the recipient can actually do a maze too, so it’s a little activity. I will probably attach a lollipop to it, though.

Other options could be to leave it as a flat card or have it as a folded card. I chose a flat card. I also chose their signature paper, which is thick, slightly textured and really wonderful. But you can also choose Pearlescent Paper or Premium 100% Recycled Paper.

Just remember, these cards are “Classroom Valentine’s”, so they are smaller than traditional Minted cards. These measure 2.5″ x 3.5″. Super small, super cute.

Check out the complete selection of  classroom Valentine’s Day cards at Minted.com.

This is solely the opinion of the Mom Buzz. Other people may have different experiences with the product. And don’t forget to enter my other hot contests so you can win and try buzzworthy products! The Mom Buzz was provided with a gift code to facilitate this review.

The Sunshine Baby Shower features bright and cheery designs in yellow, cream and shades of gray – the perfect look whether the mom-to-be is having a girl, boy or even if it’s a surprise! Kim has created party planning how to’s, step by step tutorials, recipes and complimentary downloadables including an invitation, banner, party circles and more.

Visit here to see TomKat Studio’s Baby Shower Design: Sunshine Baby Shower

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With a wireless dual-band travel router you can stream video and access content from your hotel room to multiple mobile devices simultaneously. All you need to do is pay for ONE hotel internet connection, attach the Ethernet to your travel router and ALL of your devices – laptops, tablets, laptops – will be online.

If you are planning to watch movies, stream television shows or surf the web, consider Welkin’s wireless dual-band travel router for advanced performance. It runs simultaneously on dual bands – 2.4GHz  and 5GHz.

You also don’t have to rely on an unsecured network. The Belkin wireless dual-band travel router is pre-configured with 256-bit WPA/WPA2 security encryption, so your personal data will remain secure.

And it is so COMPACT! It measures approximately 3″ x 2.5″, so it’s easy to take on trips without taking up too much valuable space in your carry-on or laptop bag. The Belkin wireless dual-band travel router includes the router, a power supply with USB cable, use-changeable power plugs, networking cable, travel case and a quick install guide.

You can review complete product specs here: Wireless Dual-Band Travel Router. It has an MSRP of $79.00. You can currently find it on Amazon for $69. (Belkin F9K1107 Dual Band Travel Router)

Who Needs a Wireless Dual-Band Travel Router?

1. Professionals Who Travel

2. Bloggers on Conferences

3. Summer, Spring and Winter Vacations

4. Weekend Trips for Weddings, Bachelor Parties, Baptisms, Birthdays, etc.

In other words, if you are EVER in a hotel room and want internet access to your mobile devices, you’ll want a Wireless Dual-Band Travel Router.

Purchase a Belkin Wireless Dual-Band Travel Router:

• From Belkin.com – $79
• From Amazon, $69 with Free Super Saver Shipping

This is solely the opinion of the Mom Buzz. Other people may have different experiences with the product. And don’t forget to enter my other hot contests so you can win and try buzzworthy products! The Mom Buzz was not compensated for this buzz. The MomBuzz did receive a Belkin Travel Router for review.

I remember my sister had the old handheld Simon when we were younger. She loved it and her memory was sharp as she tried to remember what order the four colors were flashing. Well, with Simon Flash there are 4 freestanding tiles … and 4 ways to play.

THE GREEN GAME – Classic Simon
The green game reminds me of the original Simon, where you have to memorize in what order the colors are flashing. You just leave the cubes in the bottom of the case to ensure they don’t get mixed up and that their sides are touching. The colors will flash in a sequence, getting longer and longer as you continue to play until you get it wrong. The only quirky thing I noticed is sometimes I get it right and the game flashes all green and turns itself off.

THE YELLOW GAME – Lights Out

In this one you have to rearrange the cubes until all the lights turn off. As you make your moves, you want to make sure the cubes are touching side-by-side. When all the cubes turn off, you win!

THE RED GAME – Simon Shuffle

In this one the cubes are lined up and will flash a color sequence. Then the color sequence will change and you have to try to put it back in the original order. This one is probably the easiest game, but it’s great for my son to play and practice building his memory skills.

THE BLUE GAME – Secret Color

This one is a lot like Lights Off, except instead of trying to get the cubes to turn off – you are trying to get them to all turn the same color. You just shuffle the cubes until you get it right. Helpful hint, if you move the cubes and two turn the same color … try not to move those. It’s likely that by swapping the other two cubes all of them will turn the same color. It doesn’t always work … but it usually does.

Additional info and thoughts:

When you purchase Simon Flash, you will get the 4 cubes, a carrying case and the quick play card. You need 8 AAA batteries total for the cube – batteries ARE included. You can play by yourself or with multiple players, making it a fun, challenging game for Family Game Night.

It’s suggested for ages 8 and up, although you can try this with a savvy 5 year old.  My son, who is 5.5, loves playing and is actually better at some of the games than my husband! And I love that he’s using his brain to solve the puzzles.

I thought I’d love playing Simon Classic the most – you know … ol’ school. But I really enjoy the other three games too. It’s nice to have some variety in a sitting.

I LOVE the case that holds the four cubes and the instructions. No big bulky box. And you can even play Simon Classic without taking off the top of the case!

You can play with more than one player, just take turns solving the puzzles. I’ve played Simon Flash by myself, with my husband and with my oldest son.

Simon Flash is currently available at big box retailers and online for a MSRP of $29.99. Here are links to my favorite stores:

• Simon Flash at Target ($19.89 online)
• Simon Flash at Toys R Us ($29.99)
• Simon Flash on Amazon ($17.99)
• Hasbro Shop ($29.99)

(Prices all current at the time this article was published.)

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My Color Laser Photo Charm. Really clear in real life! Hard to get a good photo.

I am going to tell you to bookmark this gift idea for Valentine’s and Mother’s Day, because it might be tight to order this in time for Christmas. Unless you are looking to use up some Gift Cards, if you were a lucky recipient this year!

The site is PicturesOnGold.com. They create customized lockets, charms, fingerprint jewelry, medical jewelry and more. One unique embellishment they can do is place personal pictures on your jewelry to last a lifetime. They do this either through Color Laser Photo Engraving or Laser Photo Engraving.

With Color Laser Photo Engraving their machinery will imprint your photo permanently in full color as a full photo quality image. With Laser Photo Engraving a combination of technicians and machinery will engrave your pendant deeply and very detailed. The engraved process gives your pendant a hologram look that sparkles when worn.

I actually received the Color Laser Photo Engraving and it was amazingly brigh and detailed. It was done on a genuine sterling silver heart pendant (1″ x 1.12″) and sent with an 18″ Sterling Silver Box Chain. The pendant was $69.95 and the chain was $25.95. They even were able to engrave on the back of the pendant. I chose a picture of my boys in their Super Hero Bathing Suits for the front and on the back had “My Super Heroes” engraves in block print.

I love the charm and necklace. In hindsight, if you are going to place an order I suggest going with the Laser Photo Engraving and using a script for the back. I thought the lettering was going to be smaller, so the block print would have been easier to see. But since the charm is so large, the script would have been very fitting and more feminine for the wearer.

I do want to say, I love the technicians who work there, because I can tell they edited my photo seamlessly to fit the charm better. THANK YOU!

For the Photo Engraving, there are countless products to choose from. There are hearts, ovals, circles and more. You can choose from Sterling Silver or Gold. And there are also charms, necklaces, keychains, etc. It’s simply a fabulous gift idea! I can’t wait to show off my necklace to my friends and family!

Stay in the loop with more PicturesOnGold products through Twitter!

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Anyways, one of the items that caught my eyes were Cuddle Covers. They are reminiscent of the Pillow Pets and Happy Nappers, but it has some extra features that I love! I am saving up some dough (they retail for under $20) to get my youngest son one of these. But I received one as a sample just over the weekend for my oldest son. So since we were able to try them out, I want to share why I am excited enough to purchase a second one:

1. They are actually pillow covers. You can buy a Cuddle Cover pillow, but these work just as well with any standard pillow (20 x 28″). That means the pillow you choose can be just as comfy as your child likes, but with a fun new look.

2. These are HUGE. They say they are 50% bigger than other pillow animal friends. And I agree. Imagine the pillow on your child’s bed – but with a head, legs and even a tail. It’s big, eh? (To the right is a picture of my 5′ 11″ husband holding it so you can see how HUGE it is!)

3. Easy to wash. You can remove the cover to wash when it get’s dirty. It is machine washable. Not spot clean only, like other competitors. I mean, your kids are drooling on this, might be sick cuddling it, imagine lice with a pillow pet … and then you have to spot clean it? Uck. With Cuddle Covers you just throw it in the washing machine and it will be really clean! LOVE IT!

4. The material is a soft microfiber and hypoallergenic. It is SO SOFT!

5. And there are 6 cute styles to currently choose from! We received the dinosaur, but there is also a unicorn, bear, cat, dog and lion. I really like the bear, too. But definitely the dino is my top pick for boys and the unicorn for girls.

Cuddle Covers are BRAND NEW to the market. They are so cozy and comfortable! Great for kids as they lounge on the floor to watch movies, take when visiting relatives, nap times and bed time. If you still have a niece, nephew, grand child or any other little one you are still looking for an AFFORDABLE gift idea for – go to Bed, Bath and beyond and pick one of these up! They will be there for just a limited time. If you simply want to keep an eye on these to purchase for a future birthday or other occasion, then sign up for more news on the CuddleCovers.com website. More animals and styles are sure to come!

One reader will win a Cuddle Cover of Choice

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A few weeks ago I posted an article on Is Santa Real? Answering the Tough Question. One site I mentioned to help keep the magic alive for Christmas was iCaughtSanta.com. iCaughtSanta.com provides photo proof that Santa Claus was in your house.

I used this service back in 2009. At iCaughtSanta.com, you can print out a photo or download a video PROVING Santa was in YOUR house! And not just Santa, but also the Easter Bunny, Tooth Fairy and Cupid – so you are going to want to bookmark this site for the holidays.

iCaughtSanta can catch these poses:

• Santa by the Christmas tree,
• Coming down the chimney,
• Eating milk and cookies,
• Sleeping on the sofa
• Stealing a kiss from Mommy – hey, bribery to give naughty kids gifts too!

And they provide this photo proof for $9.99. You can also do four photos and a video for $24.98. This can bring back the wonder of Christmas and you’ll be a hero to your kids by catching Santa “in the act.”

IMPORTANT: Don’t wait until Christmas Eve — order NOW! Santa’s elves are preparing for a HUGE traffic surge on Christmas Eve! If you order ASAP it will help avoid delays caused by heavy traffic and high call volume.

All you need is to upload an appropriate photo to iCaughtSanta.com and follow the steps to make Santa appear in the photo and then print it out at home. Your kids will be amazed that you really caught him in the act! Learn more:

Details at a Glance!

• Lower price (now just $9.99 for a photo)
• Video also available
• GIFT CODE for 50% Off – SANTA50
• Gift Cards & eGift Certificates (The Perfect Gift – even if you’re not a parent)
• ‘Print-to-Store’ Capability (pick up photos same day at more than 6,500 retail locations nationwide)
• Added 3 new Characters (Easter Bunny, Tooth Fairy & Cupid)
• New Santa Poses – from traditional with milk and cookies to Mommy kissing Santa
• Step-by-Step Video Tutorials
• One-click photo-sharing via email, Facebook, Twitter and 30 other sites
• iCaughtSanta App for iPhone and iPod Touch (free and paid versions available in the entertainment section)
• New convenient download sizes (perfect for email)
• New printing options (pictures pre-sized for home printing – 4×6, 5×7 and 8×10

iCaughtSanta – and you can too!

This is solely the opinion of the Mom Buzz. Other people may have different experiences with the product. And don’t forget to enter my other hot contests so you can win and try buzzworthy products! The Mom Buzz is entering a contest to win an iPad2, but she has used this service in the past and recommends it.

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