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November 3, 2012 · 1:34 am

Laurent Doll,18″ Doll Bunk Bed Review and Giveaway!!!

My nieces just love playing with their dolls, and what makes dolls more fun? Furniture! So you can imagine how thrilled I was when I was asked to review a Laurent Doll bunk bed! I was so excited, I didn’t want to wait for my husband to get home from work to help me put it together. After making sure everything was there, locating my screwdriver, and with the help of my big, strapping assistant (my 5-year-old son) I was ready to assemble it. The instructions were simple and easy to follow, even for me! The whole thing only took about fifteen minutes, and I had no problems.   The bed is gorgeous, with fancy headboards and footboards and a built-in ladder. The construction feels solid and skillfully crafted. The finish is polished white which will go with pretty much any décor. It even came with little pillows and mattresses that fit perfectly on the beds. I also received the pink stripe bunk bed linen set featuring a sweet pink and white striped design on the pillowcases and blankets, and crisp white sheets for the mattresses. The bedding really gives the bed a finished look and can encourage little girls to make their own beds after they learn how to make their doll beds!

My nieces had a delightful time playing sleepover with their dolls. They had them climbing the ladder to get to the top bunk, and tucked them in with the cozy blankets over and over! I can see this bed being used every day, my nieces tucking in their dolls every night at bedtime. It is sturdy and should last a lifetime with light use. This bed measuring at 22” x 23” x 12” was big enough for my niece’s 18 inch doll, still fit my other niece’s smaller doll, and my 15 inch cabbage patch doll without looking silly. So this bed is virtually a one size fits all!

 

Mommy Ramblings loves this bunk bed so much we are adding it to our 2012 Holiday Gift Guide because it will make the perfect gift for that special little girl on your list this season!!!

Laurent Doll is sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!!! One lucky blog reader will win a bunk bed like the one reviewed! Thank you Laurent Doll for this gorgeous review bed and for sponsoring this fantastic giveaway!!!  Open to US residents.

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November 2, 2012 · 2:07 am

Chuggington, “Icy Escapades” DVD Review & Giveaway!!!

My three-year old could not get this in the DVD player fast enough when he saw me open it from that day’s mail.  He loves Chuggington along with my five-year old.  We have been without power thanks to Hurricane Sandy so we are thankful we have a generator that lets us run our main appliances, lights and of course TV and DVD player.  He watched this DVD through 2 straight times and at least once a day since then.  This DVD is a collection of winter adventures as the crew takes to the tracks as snow and ice blanket Chuggington!  Wilson, Koko and Brewster save the day when the rails become frozen to keep the town moving.  Lots of chilly adventures for these Chuggers and trainees who need a little rescuing.  These great episodes model great lessons like teamwork and problem solving while showing there is snow-place like Chuggington!

Anchor Bay is sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings.  One luck blog reader will win the Chuggington, “Icy Escapades” DVD.  Thank you Anchor Bay for the review DVD and for sponsoring this great giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!!!  Open to US residents.

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October 29, 2012 · 3:10 am

Boogie Board 8.5 LCD eWriter Review & Giveaway!!!

If you have never heard of or used a Boogie Board LCD eWriter, you really don’t know what you are missing.  They are kind of addictive to say the least and oh so practical.  They save paper, and are just a great little tablet that you write on with the included stylus and with the touch of a button and a quick flash everything is erased and you can start with a clean slate, I mean clean eWriter.  They come in great colors and kids love them, they were recently listed among the top 10 most wanted toys of the year.  They are great for adults or kids, keep one on your desk or in the kitchen to leave each other notes, great by the phone or pop in your purse or diaper bag to keep kids entertained in waiting rooms, restaurants, and when traveling.  My kids love their Boogie Boards.  Mommy Ramblings things the Boogie Board 8.5 LCD eWriter makes a great gift for anyone on your gift list this holiday season and we are adding it to our 2012 Holiday Gift Guide.

  1. Erase your image with the touch of a button – and a friendly flash from the liquid crystal display.
  2. Sealed 3V watch battery never needs replacing.
  3. The Boogie Board LCD eWriter is an ultra 1/8″ thin and is easy to take with you in a purse, scheduler, briefcase or backpack.
  4. The case and LCD are made from durable plastic materials. Safe for school use and all around the house, office and car.
  5. The Boogie Board LCD eWriter’s pressure-sensitive LCD writing surface creates lines of different thickness based on how hard you push – just like paper and pen!
  6. Write or draw with the included stainless steel stylus or any other suitable instrument – even your finger! You’ll never need to search for a pen or pencil again!

Would you like to win a Boogie Board?  If so, you will be happy to learn Improv Electronics is sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings.  One lucky blog reader will win a 8.5 LCD Boogie Board eWriter!!!  Thank you to Improv Electronics for the review eWriter and for sponsoring this great giveaway.  Open to US residents.

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October 28, 2012 · 1:14 am

Quercetti, Skyrail Suspension Rollercoaster with Elevator Review & Giveaway!!!

I was thrilled to be asked by International Playthings LLC to pick something on their site I would like to review. It was so hard to choose among all the great brands they carry.  I finally decided on the Skyrail Suspension Rollercoaster with Elevator by Quercetti.  I knew my husband would love doing this with the boys because he could use it to help them see and understand the effects of gravity, speed, inertia, centrifugal force and other principles of mechanics and physics.  See my husband is a big math guy and with a masters in mathematical sciences this is the kind of stuff he loves to explain and show the kids.  Since they are so young, this is a wonderful way they can easily absorb it.  I know they are younger than the recommended age but with two math oriented parents our kids are pretty into this kind of stuff already.

It took some time to set up and did take a certain bit of calibrating the cables to make it go just right but that is  the purpose  and it was not long before my five-year old really got the idea of how to adjust the suspension to create the inclines needed to give the balls the speed they needed.  They could just sit and watch it for a long time when it was all together, the elevator the transports the balls from the bottom back to the top so they can complete the track again was a favorite for them.  If you are looking for something that is educational and fun the Quercetti Skyrail Suspension Rollercoaster with Elevator is a great choice.  Mommy Ramblings thinks it is such a great toy that we are adding it to our 2012 Holiday Gift Guide.

Construct a suspension system then send marbles racing around the course. It takes just the right amount of tension to race all the way to the bottom without falling off or rolling back.  As marbles reach the bottom of the coaster, the battery-operated elevator lifts them to the top in an endless stream of gravity-powered excitement Includes 15 feet of track, 4 marbles and a detailed instruction booklet Perfect for demonstrating gravity, speed, inertia, centrifugal force and other principles of mechanics and physics.

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October 27, 2012 · 12:36 am

Chicken Soup For The Soul: Married Life Review and Giveaway!!! 3 Winners!!!

I’m back with a new book from Chicken Soup for the Soul Publishing, Married Life is a wonderful book featuring 101 inspirational stories about fun, family and wedded bliss  You will read stories from couples about how they keep their marriage fresh, how they weather the ups and downs and how they learn to accept each other’s flaws while they value the other’s strengths.  This book is fitting for newlyweds or couples married 50 years or more. If you want to read real stories about things that happen in real marriages this book is perfect.

 

Chicken Soup for the Soul Publishing is sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings.  Three lucky blog readers will win Married Life; 101 Inspirational Stories about Fun, Family and Wedded Bliss!!!  Thank you Chicken Soup for the Soul Publishing for the review book and for sponsoring this great giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!!!  Open to US residents.

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October 25, 2012 · 11:43 pm

Howard B. Wigglebottom Learns It’s OK To Back Away Book Review & Giveaway!!!

Howard B. Wigglebottom books are a favorite of my little ones and I love them too because they teach such valuable lessons in a way children can easily understand.  We were recently asked to pick a Howard B. Wigglebottom book to review.  I was very happy because my kids love the titles we already have. This time I decided to go with Howard B. Wigglebottom Leans It’s OK to Back Away.   This is a book about anger and how kids can understand when they are feeling angry and use different techniques to calm themselves down before they get into big trouble.  Howard learns the hard way that getting angry just gets him in big trouble and makes him miss out on his favorite things.  His friend explains how he can focus that anger into something else like kicking a ball outside until he feels better.  This is great for showing your kids what happens when we can’t control our anger and there is even a study guide in the back of the book for discussion points.  As a parent I appreciate that the Howard B. Wigglebottom books teach key concepts to kids about their behavior without being boring.  So we have added this to our Howard B. Wigglebottom collection and it is already a very well read book in our house.

The We Do Listen Foundation is sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings.  One lucky blog reader will win their own Howard B. Wigglebottom Hardcover Book.  Thank you to the We Do Listen Foundation for the review book and for sponsoring this great giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!!!  Open to US residents.

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· 1:24 am

Disney Junior, Jake And The Never Land Pirates: “Jake Saves Bucky” 2 Disc DVD Combo Pack Review & Giveaway!!!

 

Are You Ready to Set Sail with Jake and the Never Land Pirates?

 

Yo, Ho, Mateys! Get ready as JAKE AND THE NEVER LAND PIRATES: JAKE SAVES BUCKY recently came sailing home on DVD and Digital Download! This DVD is packed with fun including a Jake and the Never Land Pirate’s blow-up sword and a special bonus feature, Pirate-oke, a karaoke-like feature that allows viewers to sing along to a collection of the songs featured in the episodes

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Synopsis:   Yo ho, let’s go! Set sail with Jake and his crew on a full-length, high-speed adventure on the high seas. According to the Never Land Pirate Code, Jake and his crew must race Bucky against the Jolly Roger and the sneaky Captain Hook. But if Bucky loses, he’ll belong to Hook forever. Of course, Hook uses every trick in the book and wins the race. But,Jake and his crew might have a way to get Bucky back. With the help of Peter Pan, the young pirates embark on an adventure across Never Land that includes getting past a fire-breathing dragon. With your help, Jake’s crew can save Bucky from the devious Captain Hook. In addition, enjoy four more exciting Jake and the Never Land Pirates episodes. Overflowing with music, swashbuckling action and seafaring fun, Jake and the Never Land Pirates: Jake Saves Bucky proves that being a hero comes from teamwork, determination and friendship!

Talent:

       Colin Ford (“We Bought A Zoo,” TV’s “Supernatural”) as voice of Jake

      Madison Pettis (TV’s “Cory in the House,”“The Game Plan”) as voice of Izzy

      Jonathan Morgan Heit (“Bedtime Stories”) as voice of Cubby

      David Arquette (“Scream 4”) as voice of Skully

      Corey Burton (TV’s “Star Wars: The Clone Wars”) as voice of Captain Hook

      Jeff Bennet (TV’s “Johnny Bravo,”) as voice of Mr. Smee

 

Episodes:

1 – Jake and the Never Land Pirates: JakeSaves Bucky (Full-length adventure)

2 – Peter’s Musical Pipes/The Never Night Star

3 – Captain Hook’s Hooks/Mr. Smee’s Pet

4 – Race-Around Rock!/Captain Hook is Missing!

5 – Captain Hook’s Lagoon/Undersea Bucky!

Bonus Features:  Pirate-oke – A karaoke-like feature that allows viewers to sing along to a collection of the songs featured in the episodes.

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October 24, 2012 · 12:42 am

ThinkFun, Zingo Sight Words Game Review & Giveaway!!!

 

My five-year-old just started kindergarten and is learning to read.  We were recently asked to review Zingo Sight Words from ThinkFun Games, and they could not have picked a better game for us.  This is a great game that you play like bingo but with a chip dispenser that you slide forward to reveal 2 sight words.  Every player gets a card, they are two-sided for 2 levels of competition.  My husband and I played with our 3 and 5-year-old and it was a lot of fun.  We could not believe the way our three-year old was jumping into play and recognizing the words.  Our 5-year-old won 3 or 4 games straight in a row.  Zingo Sight Words is a great game for kids learning how to read and it is fun even for the adults playing along.  The kids love taking turns to work the dispenser and everyone had a great time.  Mommy Ramblings thinks this fun and educational game would make a wonderful holiday gift this season so you will find Zingo Sight Words on our 2012 Holiday Gift Guide.

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October 21, 2012 · 2:44 pm

TruKid Hero Stick, Natural Soothing Balm Review & Giveaway!!!

Mom’s Kiss in a Stick! TruKid’s Hero Stick is a natural soothing balm that protects and soothes skin irritations. Perfect for backpacks and purses, moms kiss in a stick will make boo-boos, bug bites, eczema and rashes feel better. Made with Balm of Gilead, Calendula and Plantain Leaf to protect while skin heals. There are no parabens, artificial colors or fragrances in this biodegradable formula. 0.6 oz. tube.

Any mom knows, especially moms with boys that there will be scrapes, scratches and itches that need attention.  My boys get their fair share of boo boos and are very afraid of anything stinging or hurting when you are trying to clean them.  I also use natural, chemical free products on my children so I was game when contacted by TruKid to see if I was interested in doing a review on their Hero Stick.

It was very funny because when my 3-year-old saw the stick he wanted it because he thought it was the Tru-Kid’s sunscreen stick that we have.  He loves that sunscreen stick and so do I but I digress.  I explained it was not the sunscreen but it was a new product for boo boos like bug bites, cuts and scrapes.  The stick says it is Mom’s Kiss in a stick.  I think this product is great for what it does not have in it and so handy because you can keep one in your purse, diaper bag, the car and of course the medicine cabinet.  It is soothing on all kinds of ouchies and you will not have to go through a fight with you little one to apply it.  In fact, the reason my little guys like the sunscreen stick so much is because they can put it on themselves.  We all know how empowered they feel to do things for themselves so the fact that I can even hand them the stick and let them put it on.

 

Directions;Apply Hero Stick to burns, eczema,  bites and other boo-boos to help protect your skin.

Ingredients

Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil, Cera Alba (Beeswax),Simmondsis Chinensis (jojoba) seed oil, Commiphora Gileadensis ( balm of gilead) extract, Chamomilla Recutita Matricaria(Chamomile)Flower Oil, Tocopherol (vitamin E), Calendula Officinalis Flower (Calendula),Symphytum Officinale (Comfrey) Root, Hypericum perforatum (St. John’s Wort), Plantago Lanceolata (Plantain), Oleoresin Rosmarinue (Rosemary) Officinalis

All Organic Ingredients in this product are listed in BOLD

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· 1:19 am

DC Super Friends, Step Into Reading Hero Story Collection Review and Giveaway!!!

If you have a little boy they are probably superhero fans.  At our house my little boys dress up way more than my daughter ever did and you will find the Hulk in full dress at breakfast or Captain America driving his power wheels around outside.  Truth be told, you would be hard pressed to not find them either wearing a super hero cape, their costumes or at the very least their super hero pajamas.  Their collection of super hero paraphernalia could easily rival any girls princess collection, so it goes without saying they love reading books about superheros.  When we received review books recently we were sent quite a few books featuring them and I want to share one with you now.

If you have an early reader, the Step Into Reading books are so great, they start off on level 1 which is for preschool and kindergarten.  The Step 1 books are perfect for children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading.  The books have big type and easy to read words.  The story has rhyme and rhythm and includes picture clues.  Step 2 level is good for preschool to grade 1 and is perfect for children who are recognizing sight words and know how to sound out words with help. The stories have basic vocabulary, short sentences and simple stories.  I received the DC Super Friends, Step Into Reading Hero Story Collection for review.  This book is 5 Step Into Reading Books in one big book.  The book starts with Step 1 and moves on to Step 2.  My 5-year-old is reading sight words and sounding out words so this book is perfect for him.  He loves the superheros and so he is eager to read it with us and learn to read it on his own.  The stories our full of adventures featuring Superman, Batman, Robin, Green Lantern, The Flash, Aquaman and more.  The titles in this collection are: Flying High, Going Bananas, Brain Freeze, T.Rex Trouble, and Crime Wave.

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