This is an interesting take on the popular game. This Scrabble version emphasizes spelling through a fun alphabet soup avenue!
Scrabble Scoop
January 27th, 2012 
Erica It’s a different take on a game many of us love – Scrabble! The goal of this alphabet soup style game, for 2 to 4 players, is to scoop out the letters that match your card. The fastest one to scoop a match scores; a fun literacy test against the clock! Pesky fly tiles add to the excitement. Get one of those Read More →
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TV Gift Guide: Family Friendly Apps
January 20th, 2012 Erica Here’s a list of the FREE family-friendly apps featured on San Antonio Living, smart phone not included! – Cozi Family Organizer – Kids’ Puzzles – Chore Hero – Pandora – Grocery IQ – All Recipes – Math Evolve – White Noise
Fashion Design Mini Sketch Book
January 17th, 2012 Erica If your kid has a creative eye, he or she may like these travel sketch books. They are palm sized, so small enough to tote anywhere; magnetic closing makes it all easily portable. These sketch books include 25 pages of model scene templates where you can design any outfit. The beginning of the book is Read More →
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Giveaway: Mama Never Told Me…
January 13th, 2012 Erica If you know someone who is expecting or a new mommy (that could be you), you may like this entertaining addition. The Mama Never Told Me series is a funny look at some of the crazy things people just have to say when you’re preggo or have a new baby. You know, those nutty comments, Read More →
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Reverse Charades
January 5th, 2012 Erica It’s charades like I’ve never played before - in reverse! In this game, your team has to simultaneously and successfully act out words against the clock (in this case, a handy hour glass). The more you guess, the more your team scores! The Original and Junior edition (pictured) both have over 700 words for an entertaining good time. Read More →
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When My Baby Dreams
January 4th, 2012 Erica What a sweet idea! “When My Baby Dreams” is a new coffee table book with pictures that will keep you talking. These images were created by fellow mommy blogger Adele Enersen of her new baby Mila – using stuff from around her house. Enersen, who is in advertising, capitalized on her creative eye to stage Read More →
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Board Book Albums
December 26th, 2011 Erica A simple, yet timeless gift idea for the person who loves photos! Board Book Albums give you 20 opportunities to share your best snap shots or memories in a sturdy book. The pages are durable enough, like a baby board book, even tiny tykes can enjoy the photos without possibly harming them. They are even Read More →
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Edwina, The Dinosaur Who Didn’t Know She Was Extinct
December 20th, 2011 Erica Whether it’s changing out the lamp post bulb or playing with the neighborhood kids, every one knows Edwina. They especially know her yummy chocolate chip cookies! She’s the town dinosaur. Problem is, dinosaurs are extinct – but Edwina doesn’t know it. Leave it to Reginald Von Hoobie-Doobie, who has made it his mission in life Read More →
Giveaway: Woogie 2
December 17th, 2011 Erica I received a lot of comments about this product. So, if you want to win a Woogie 2 (the plush, protective way your kids can play with your iphone), now’s your chance! I’m one away to a lucky reader! Learn more about the Woogie 2 here! Loading… /*{literal} a Rafflecopter giveaway You need javascript enabled Read More →
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