March 2nd, 2012 
Erica 
Today is National Read Across America Day! Llama Llama Red Pajama is a great read, if you have little ones. I enjoyed reading it to a group of San Antonio elementary school children during the Read for the Record campaign late last year; thought it would be fitting to tell you about it today. It’s Read More →
February 14th, 2012 Erica I found it surprising when I met mother who had never heard of this book, so I wanted to share. It’s another one of those, “it’s new to you moments!” While it’s a book that’s ideal for the first day of school, I found it fitting to share on Valentine’s Day too, since it’s all Read More →
February 3rd, 2012 Erica This is an interesting take on the popular game. This Scrabble version emphasizes spelling through a fun alphabet soup avenue!
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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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 →
Posted in $10 and under, Books and Toys, Educational, Travel Related, Tweens Tags: art, children's toy, tweens No Comments »
January 10th, 2012 Erica This giveaway was so popular the first time around, I had to do a sequel. Sooooooo, here’s another chance to win the Arm & Hammer 3-in-1 potty! Click here to read my full write up on this product. // a Rafflecopter giveaway You need javascript enabled to see this giveaway.
Posted in Baby Care, Bed and Bath, Educational, Gear and Doodads, Giveaways Tags: Giveaway, Potty, Potty Training 8 Comments »
December 21st, 2011 Erica Each day is an opportunity to try something new! This cute recipe box is filled with some fun age-appropriate ideas if your kid likes to get creative in the kitchen. The recipe cards have full-color images of the finished product with the ingredients and instructions on the back. They are color-coded by time of day, Read More →
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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 →
December 13th, 2011 Erica The Kid’Sleep clock is a combination alarm clock, sleep aid and night light. The sleep aid is a perfect way to introduce little ones to the concept of time. When it’s time for shut-eye, the sleeping cartoon is illuminated. The light then changes to the awake character when bed time or nap time is over (you can set this). Kiddos Read More →
Posted in Bed and Bath, Educational, Home Decor, Music Tags: clock, telling time, time management No Comments »
December 9th, 2011 Erica Kiddie music queen Laurie Berkner and Barnes & Nobles have joined forces to create an original book for the NOOK. Laurie’s popular Party Day! will debut as an interactive musical ebook on December 15th. It will be available for the NOOK Color and NOOK Tablet. Children will be able to engage in 6 animated activities Read More →
Posted in $10 and under, Books and Toys, Celebrity Ties, Educational, Music, Party Related Tags: ebook, Laurie Berkner No Comments »
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