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“Mama Said Nog You Out” by The Jimmies

Are you looking for some different music this holiday season? If you are, you should check out; Mama Said Nog You Out by The Jimmies.  Internationally acclaimed media-darlings, The Jimmies offer up a super-poppy, ultra-rocking non-denominational holiday album that’s guaranteed to put a little more egg in your nog and mistle in your toes.

I recently received this CD for review from Sugar Mountain PR and could not help but smile when I listened along.  My favorite was Nothin’ For Christmas, which was super cute.  If you are looking for something different, that is catchy and will have you singing right along, this is just the album for you!

Disc 1 (Listen to Tracks Here!)
  1. 1 Nogturne In C Minor (2:22)
  2. 2 Nothin’ For Christmas (2:50)
  3. 3 Marshmallow World (2:34)
  4. 4 Jingle Bells Redux (1:53)
  5. 5 Chrismukaah (2:19)
  6. 6 I Want a Hippopotamus For Christmas (2:22)
  7. 7 Sleigh Ride (3:01)
  8. 8 Chanukah, Oh Hanuka, Oh Hanukkah Medley (2:27)
  9. 9 All I Want For Christmas is My Two Front Teeth (2:57)
  10. 10 Every Day’s a Holiday (2:06)
  11. 11 Christmas Eve (1:48)
  12. 12 I Want a Hippopotamus For Hanukkah (2:22)
  13. 13 I Want a Hippopotamus For Kwanzaa (2:21)


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Ravensburger, Animal Xoomy Fantastic Portable Illustrating Machine Review & Giveaway!!!

 

The Animal Xoomy Fantastic Portable Illustrating Machine is great for the creative child.  This illustrator is very portable,  it is excellent to take on trips so your child has something fun to do.  The design foils all store inside so they are safe and secure, the powerful zoom lamp makes it easy to trace the foil design as it is projected on to the drawing paper with the included felt tip pen.  You can zoom in on the designs and mix and match to create unique designs.  Mommy Ramblings thinks the Animal Xoomy from Ravensburger makes a great gift for the budding designer or illustrator on your holiday gift list.  You can find the Animal Xoomy on our 2012 Holiday Gift Guide!

The fabulous portable drawing kit! With the compact Xoomy kit, budding illustrators can copy all kinds of figures and designs onto paper. You can zoom in on each design and mix and match them with pictures from different theme sheets. Xoomy is really easy to use – a dream come true for aspiring young designers! And when you’ve finished, you can pack everything away safely and take it with you wherever you go.

Contents: child-friendly drawing case with powerful zoom lamp, sun shield, 20 design foils, 10 sheets of drawing paper, 1 black felt-tip pen, detailed instructions

 

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“The Christmas Humbugs” by Colleen Monroe & Michael Glenn Monroe, Review and Giveaway!!!

We received an autographed copy of The Christmas Humbugs which I guess could become a new Christmas Classic.  It is the story of these little Humbug Creatures who are tiny and green with red and white stockings on their feet.  They pick houses that are filled with joy and slip through keyholes to test the spirit of Christmas.  They are a naughty bunch as they go about ripping holes in stockings, breaking candy canes, eating all of Santa’s Cookies and much more!  When they feel they are through they turn around to look at the havoc they have caused only to discover that the Spirit of Christmas can’t be broken and all is restored as it was.  My five-year old was aghast at what they were doing and asked me if they were going to do that to our house.  Then at the end he felt much better that nothing was ruined.

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Christmas is coming but someone is playing tricks! Torn stockings and broken candy canes reveal that the Christmas Humbugs have arrived at this holiday home. But never fear! Lively rhymes and merry illustrations lift spirits and let readers know that not even the Humbugs can dampen Christmas cheer.

ISBN 1-58536-108-9

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ManGroomer Essential ManScaping Tools Review and Giveaway!!!

Well, our men don’t need to be metrosexual in order to appreciate good grooming tools that will help them look their best.  ManGroomer makes grooming tools for men to address all their hair grooming concerns.  I was recently sent some ManGroomer products for review.  Mangroomer makes high quality products that work effectively and efficiently to help men quickly take care of  lots of grooming issues.

The new stainless steel Detail Groomer performs amazingly.  It is the perfect tool for your man to  use to trim nose hair, neckline, sideburns, ears and eyebrows with three interchangeable blades.  It’s stainless steel and waterproof so it can be used even in the shower and is super easy to clean by just holding it under running water.  The Detail Groomer makes a great gift for any of the men on your list this holiday season and one they will use and appreciate.

The ManGroomer Scruff Sculptor Pro is the most technically advanced stubble trimmer on the market.  With the touch of a button guys can set the length control and trim as close as .03mm or as high as 5mm for longer beards.  It features an oversized LCD illuminated screen that shows length setting and battery power.  After the first charge of the battery the unit is quick charge so it is ready to go in just a couple of hours.  The exclusive power burst button gives the sculptor a power burst to easily take on extra thick or coarse hair or stubble. The Whisker Belly will hold the trimmings until they can be neatly emptied. I think most any man would be thrilled to find this gift waiting under the tree for them this year.

If  your hubby is “that guy” at the beach and you know which one I mean, the one with more hair on his back than on his head and legs put together, then you are going to want to get him the ManGroomer Professional Do-It-Yourself Elecctric Back Hair Shaver.  This advanced shaver has a patented handle that extends allowing men to easily get rid of their back forest even in hard to reach places.  With the Professional Do-It-Yourself Electric Back Hair Shaver,  your man will never have to be “that guy” on the beach.

 

 

Mommy Ramblings thinks that ManGroomer has the tools that men need and so we are adding them to our 2012 Holiday Gift Guide!

 

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The Company Store, Company Kids, Pillowcase Friends Review and Giveaway!!!

My five-year old just started sleeping with a pillow, up until now he refused to use any type of pillow.  If you want to make pillows friendly and fun for your child, Company Kids has Pillowcase Friends that truly make a pillow a huggable, lovable buddy.  You can choose from a bright green frog or a sweet brown monkey.  The soft cotton case is soft and comfortable and so easy to care for because they are machine washable.  My kids both love these cases and I like that they are very high quality with a zipper closure to keep the pillow perfectly covered.  This is also great to use as a pillow in your family room for your child to use for watching TV or just relaxing.  Mommy Ramblings thinks these Pillowcase Friends make wonderful gifts for all the kids on your holiday list this year.  We are adding Pillowcase Friends from Company Kids to our 2012 Holiday Gift Guide!

  • Fun animal pillowcase for kids.
  • Kids’ pillowcase turns an ordinary pillow into an adorable frog,monkey, dog or butterfly.
  • Pillowcase made of soft cotton with polyfill.
  • Slips over any standard-size pillow (pillow not included).
  • Machine wash.
  • Imported.
  • CompanyKids Exclusive

Your child will be leaping into bed every night with this adorable frog pillowcase! Just slip this super-cute kids’ pillowcase over your child’s pillow and turn it into a fun friend! In bright green, printed with all the characteristics of a friendly frog, our kids’ pillowcase is made of soft cotton with polyfill. The pillowcase slips over a standard pillow (not included). For extra bedtime fun, stock up on our other Pillowcase Friends, including Dog, Frog, Monkey or Butterfly (sold separately). Available exclusively at Company Kids.

 

 

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Baby-BeeHaven, Cush ‘N Go Memory Foam Stroller Cushion Review and Giveaway!!!

Some strollers, especially those marketed as lightweight and easy to fold compactly can be lacking in padding or comfort.  Many umbrella type strollers are just a thin piece of canvas or material, and the bigger strollers usually don’t have much more than a thin layer of batting on top of the hard plastic seat.  I was thrilled to test the Baby-BeeHaven’s Cush ’n Go recently. The Cush ’n Go for strollers is made of a firm but soft memory foam pad that supports baby’s back, head and neck. The black cover material is a luxurious, plush bubble fabric, and the other side is a soft, comfy jersey fabric with cute little bumblebees! They have a girl’s version of the Cush ’n Go as well, it is pink lepoard  print with ruffles. It fits in most strollers, and has cut outs for many levels of shoulder straps as well as the waist belt. The Cush ’n Go makes any stroller much more comfortable. When your baby or toddler is in a stroller for long shopping trip, or daytrips to the zoo, theme park or other outing, comfort is a must! My boys always wanted out of the stroller after a little while, so with the Cush ’n Go, they can last longer without getting uncomfortable! When I tried it out on my umbrella stroller, all of my boys wanted to try it out, and took turns sitting in it and pushing each other. They apparently found it very cozy and soft. If your stroller doesn’t have much padding, and you find your kids wanting to get out after only a little while, you should consider the Cush ’n Go to add extra comfort and support for your wee ones head and bottom!

Soft, stylish support for baby’s back, head, & neck
High-quality memory foam conforms to infant’s head, decreasing resistance and the risk of flat-head syndrome.
Recommended by medical professionals
Reversible, two-sided design
Compatible with most stroller harness systems.
Machine washable (read care instructions)
Product dimensions (WDH): 13.4″ x 1″ x 29″
Baby-BeeHaven also has other products for a new or seasoned mom or dad! Some of their other products are the See ‘n Store, a stroller organizer, Swingin’ Smart, a toddler swing cover to keep your baby free of germs at the playground! Their last product is the Dream Feeder, a plush cushion to protect mom’s arm from the weight of baby’s head, or an uncomfortable chair arm while holding baby
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Challenge & Fun, Charlie Hope CD: Songs, Stories and Friends: Let’s Go Play! Review & Giveaway!!!

If you are still looking for something for the little ones on your gift list, I have something for you to consider. Charlie Hope’s third album, Songs, Stories and Friends: Let’s Go Play! is full of fun and adventures, with a story thread throughout. This CD is a Juno Award 2012 Winner – Children’s Album of the Year and the Independent Music Award’s nominee for Best Album AND Best Song (Best Friends)!

If you have heard any of Charlie Hope’s music, you will be excited to hear that her 3rd album, Songs, Stories and Friends: Let’s Go Play!. This CD is a work of love, which includes wonderful new, original music, spoken verses, and even a story.  The CD takes children on a journey of fun, imagination, and adventure, weaving themes such as friends, dogs, picnics, hot air balloons, into a coherent whole that takes children from start to finish.

You can listen to tracks by clicking HERE!  Mommy Ramblings thinks this CD makes a great gift that will have parents and kids singing along together.  We are adding it to our 2012 Holiday Gift Guide!!!

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Sandzini Ice Cream Parlor Creator Set Review and Giveaway!!!

Sandzini is a magical sculpting compound that is like a wet sand that sticks together and is moldable, able to be cut, stamped with a pattern and shaped into lots of great shapes and things.  Recently we had some fun playing with the Sandzini Ice Cream Parlor Creator Set, which comes with several packets of different colors of Sandzini and sculpting tools.  We made cones, ice cream sandwiches and more.  If you are looking for a creative toy for someone on your holiday gift list this year, you should check out al the Sandzini play sets.

ICE CREAM PARLOR

Satisfy everyone’s creative “sweet tooth” with the whimsical Sandzini Ice Cream Parlor!

Sandzini makes it easy to create all kinds of colorful ice cream treats lickety-split.

Set includes 7 vibrant Sandzini colors (3oz each), wheel cutter, rolling pin, a sculpting tool and an idea/instruction sheet.

I scream, you scream, we all scream for the Sandzini Ice Cream Parlor!

Mommy Ramblings is adding the Sandzini Ice Cream Parlor Creator Set to our 2012 Holiday Gift Guide!  

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Wonder Forge, Dr. Seuss Fun Machine Game Tiles AppPlay Games Review and Giveaway!!!

If you are looking to add some fun to a game of memory then you will be interested in Wonder Forge’s Dr. Seuss Fun Machine Game Tiles AppPlay Game.  This AppPlay Game comes with the Game Tiles to play three games with an app that you download on your iPad, iPhone or iPod touch.  I downloaded the app on my iPad and in no time my three-year old and I played a matching game.  With this game you just pull the lever on the machine on the iPad and it comes up with a character, color or shape, you then turn over one of the memory tiles and you will get a match if you match color, character or shape.  You let the game know via the app if you made a match or not and the game keeps track and tells you when the game is over and whoever has the most matches wins.  This app also has two other games you can play with the tiles; Slap Down and Guess-A-Roo.  The app has great sounds and both of my little guys loved it.

The Cat in the Hat is back … with an app! Dr. Seuss AppPlay Games combine the classic fun of tabletop games with the dynamic play power of apps, all served up for iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch. Match wits and make match-ups with these madcap mixes of family fun! Sturdy, colorful tiles pack up in a flash for quick bursts of Seuss fun … near, far, or or wherever you are.

Promotes:
  • Matching
  • Memory
  • Observation
  • Deduction
Product Contents
  • 32 Game Tiles
  • 1 Re-Sealable Storage Bag
  • 1 Game Rules Manual
  • Ages 3+
  • 1-4 Players

Mommy Ramblings is adding this game to our 2012 Holiday Gift Guide because it is the perfect mix of traditional and tech savvy play!

 

 

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MailPix.com Review and 8″ By 10″ Photo Canvas Giveaway!!!

 

 

For all you procrastinators there is still time to get great photo gifts for those still left on your holiday gift list!  MailPix.com has everything you need to turn your photos into memories.  Choose to make a great canvas from one of your favorite shots, a calendar made up of great memories, photo ornaments, photo greeting and holiday cards, posters, collages and much more!  I recently ordered a 20″ by 24″ canvas from MailPix and the process was simple and fast and the shipping incredibly fast.  The canvas is great quality, sharp details and great colors.  I also ordered some of the photo greeting cards and they came out really great too.  So if  you are looking for last-minute, meaningful gifts take a look at MailPix.com

There are great specials right now going on at MailPix:

Get 10 Free 4″ by 8″ Greeting Cards with Envelopes 

Get a Free Snowflake Photo Ornament

Get 5 Free 5″ by 7″ Prints

Get 100 Free 4″ by 6″ Prints

Get 1 Free Brag Book

50% off All Cards

Photo Calendars on Sale for only $9.00

8″ by 10″ Print only $1.00

11 oz Photo Mug only $5.00

And Much More!!!

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