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BeginAgain Toys was founded on the principles, ideas, and inventions of Benjamin Barlowe, an early 20th century inventor from Fort Collins. Ben’s fantastic tales and astute observations of his grandchildren, Zadie and Fuller, are the inspiration behind their products. His archive overflows with tinkered toys, playful mechanisms, and incredible stories filled with nostalgia, history, and lessons on how things used to be.
Created by toymakers David Bowen and Chris Clemmer–two of the co-founders of Sprig Toys–BeginAgain is focused on thoughtful product design and imaginative storytelling for today’s kids. It is our goal to inspire children with stories of invention, adventure, and good old-fashioned fun. BeginAgain toys teach through play and nurture the development of the whole child.
I was recently asked to choose something from BeginAgain Toys to review and after browsing the selection I chose the Dinosaur A to Z Puzzle. I was very impressed when I received it and this is so much more than a puzzle. The pieces have the upper case letters on one side and the lower case on the other and only fit one way. Given this a child must be thinking and also can follow along on the picture when fitting the puzzle together. My three-year old and five-year old had a great time playing with this puzzle and when together it can even be moved a bit in the sturdy wood tray to bend the neck or legs. This colorful puzzle and smooth chunky pieces is just beautiful and very well crafted. This heirloom quality puzzle can be passed down for generations.
Dinosaur A to Z Puzzle
The 26 piece friendly Stegosaurus teaches letters with fun puzzle play. One side of this puzzle teaches upper case letters and the flip side teaches the lower case. This brightly stained puzzle is carefully crafted from rubber wood and is sure to bring hours of fun and learning to your little preschooler. The Dinosaur A to Z Puzzle comes with an easy clean up storage box made from Beech wood.
Made from Natural Rubber wood, stained with child safe stains, box made from Beech wood, manufactured in China.
Mommy Ramblings thinks the Dinosaur A to Z Puzzle will make a lovely gift for any child on your holiday gift list this year. We are adding the puzzle to our 2012 Holiday Gift Guide!
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UjENA is making room for their newest designs, and they are saying goodbye to some of their 2012 styles. It’s time to load up on some fantastic suits at A M A Z I N G L Y low prices. Made in the USA with the UjENA quality stamp, these Super Sale styles are going to go fast so, get YOURS while they’re still available. Start shopping for YOUR UjENA Super Sales now!
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The new Verilux HappyLight Liberty was 5 years in the making and incorporates the most power and flexibility available in an energy lamp – at up to one-quarter the size of lamps with similar light output. Now you do not have to have a huge light box to get the light therapy you need to beat the “winter blues.” The HappyLight Liberty is a discreet size making light therapy more convenient than ever!
I totally understand the effects of seasonal change and how the lack of light that we experience in the winter can really get us down. The Verilux Liberty Energy Lamp provides up to 10,000 LUX* of full spectrum light, the highest recommended output for addressing seasonal change, the “winter blues” or the effects of shift work, jet lag, malaise or fatigue.
I have heard about the great results others have had using lights like this but never tried one. I recently had the chance to review this light from Verilux and I was so excited. With daylight savings time in full swing it seems like we have such little daylight and then days getting colder can put anyone in a blah state. This light was super easy to get set up right out of the box. It is lightweight and has a very slim profile so it basically can go anywhere. I like that the broad field of up to 10,000 LUX* of light provides a more flexible program, allowing you to be farther from the lamp and to move around more freely during use. I have this near my desk as I spend a lot of time there and I like it a lot. I can’t wait to see how it works in my least favorite month of January. It makes me feel better just knowing that it is helping my body to recalibrate and improve its focus.
No two people view and react to light in the same way, so this energy lamp provides the flexibility to customize the light to meet your needs. High-Low intensity controls, interchangeable lenses and a tilt feature give you the maximum flexibility to design the program that works best for you.
Verilux is sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings. One lucky blog reader will win a Verilux HappyLight Liberty! Thank you Verilux for the review HappyLight and for sponsoring this brilliant giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!!! Open to US residents.
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We were recently contacted and asked if we would like to do a review for LIL’ TEAMMATES NFL Collectible Team Sets. We gladly accepted and choose the Dallas Cowboys for our review set. You may have seen our review for Teeny Teammates several weeks ago and they are made by the same company. The LIL’ TEAMMATES come three to a set and are stocky little characters that boys just love. Perfect for boys big and small as a collectible or to play with. Mommy Ramblings thinks these sets would be perfect for the sports fan on your list this holiday season and so we are adding them to our 2012 Holiday Gift Guide!
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In my husband’s vehicle we have 2 Britax Boulevards and in my van we have 2 Recaro Car Seats. The Britax Car Seat Covers are machine washable but the Recaro seat covers are only surface washable. I was eager to try out the Baby Bella Maya Toddler Car Seat Cover on one of the Recaro seats because it would save a lot of surface cleaning because it can be machine washed. I chose the Little Boy Blue and it is so sweet. The cover is very well made and very soft and comfortable. It fit great and was easy to put on without even having to remove the seat from the car. The snaps make it simple to insert the straps through and my son thought it was great, in fact my other son took one look and asked where his was! It really came in handy too because the other day we took a day trip to Manhattan and my three-year old spilled his drink all in the car seat. We were just able to remove the cover and then machine wash it. It saved my son from a soggy ride and saved me from a lot of insane surface cleaning of the original seat cover. They have so many beautiful styles, you are sure to find something you and your child will love.
Little Boy Blue toddler cover in a blue and dark brown toy print, topped with brown trim. The cover is a fun and trendy way to give your toddler’s car seat a brand new look. Spills are no longer a problem the cover can be removed, washed and securely placed back on the seat in a matter of minutes without having to disturb the integrity and safety of the installed car seat. The covers utilize snaps to allow easy access to restraining straps, simply slide the straps through the inserts and snap closed, not only pretty but functional as well. Coordinating strap pads are included to complete the look.
Because of the situation I just mentioned above we are adding the Baby Bella Maya Toddler Car Seat Cover to our 2012 Holiday Gift Guide under Products to Help Make Your Holidays Merry and Bright. This cover will be a real life saver when you are traveling during the busy holiday season.
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The timeless story. The classic characters. The unforgettable songs.
Under the loving direction of three-time Tony Award® winner James Lapine, the musical you remember is back on Broadway in a brand-new production you’ll never forget. The beloved book and score by Tony Award® winners Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin remain the same, with new choreography provided by Tony Award® winner Andy Blankenbuehler.
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As a busy mom, it seems I am always on the go. Busy mornings and shuttling kids really makes travel cups very handy. I love the Peanuts Gang and so when I had the opportunity to choose an item for review from Tervis it was a no brainer that I chose the 16oz Peanuts Group Wrap Hot/Cold Tumbler with Lid. I love this tumbler and not only for the cute factor. The tumbler is dishwasher safe which is a must in this house and it can hold hot liquids but is not hot to the touch. The lid is super handy and makes it great for running out the door and right into the cup holder in my van with no spills to worry about. Lastly the cute factor and my favorite characters just stack the deck for me in recommending this tumbler. In fact, Mommy Ramblings loves this tumbler so much we are adding it to our 2012 Holiday Gift Guide because it makes a perfect gift and even a great stocking stuffer that can be filled with candy, little gifts or even jewelry and stuffed into a stocking.
The most popular one of the bunch. It’s 16oz of refillable fun.
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If you are not familiar with Hape Toys you are in for a treat, if you are familiar with Hape Toys you are still in for a treat. Hape toys are created to inspire play, learning, and exploration of the world we live in; through responsible business practices they aspire to leave the world in a better condition than when they received it.
Hape toys are designed first and foremost for children. Each product is developed to enhance a child’s developmental skills. Neither language, nor culture, nor gender impedes the intuitive play patterns. What children see as fun, parents and educators recognize as age-appropriate learning basics; social, sensory, physical, and emotional skills. Using natural materials, water-based paints, and strict quality and safety standards make every Hape toy an investment kids will love and parents can trust.
I recently had the opportunity to review the Quadrilla Twist Set from Hape. When it arrived in the box it was impressive. Opening the box and seeing the beautifully crafted natural and colored wood was just amazing. This set is heirloom quality that will be handed down for generations. My husband and I were in awe of just how awesome this set was. Our little ones were eager to start our first creations and it was easy for them to help us as we would call for the red, or the orange and quickly we built our first structure and literally our kids played the next several hours with this set and were fascinated. When it was time for bed my son made sure to tell me not to take it down because he was going to play when he got up, which he certainly did. We are looking to get some of the other sets and add-on to create even bigger runs. We are very happy with this product and when it says up to age 99 they aren’t kidding, we had a blast right along with the kids.
With its curved rails, large supply of blocks and two funnels, this set offers endless dynamic construction possibilities for large captivating structures.
Especially in combination with the rail set, building complex structures not only develops visual thinking but also offers a lot of fun and challenge.
Mommy Ramblings thinks the Quadrilla Twist would make an absolutely great gift this holiday season and so we are adding it to our 2012 Holiday Gift Guide!
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Hello, I’m Carolyn! I am a PR Savvy, WAH Mom to 5! I love Photography, Baking, DIY Projects, Crafts, Cooking and making memories with my family. I love sharing reviews and giveaways too!
