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pediped Debuts Spring/Summer 2014 Collection With 70 New Styles & Colors!!! Enter Our Giveaway To Win A Pair!!!

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Shoes are so important for children’s feet.  Their feet are always growing and it sometimes can be hard to find the right fit.  pediped makes it easy for me to get the right fit for my kids and to get the most wear time from the shoes with the sizing tools on their site and the Flex Fit System.  The Flex Fit System allows for additional included insoles to be inserted or removed for a custom fit as your child’s foot grows.  These insoles can increase the size by as much as 1.5 inches, greatly increasing the life of the shoe. 

I recently selected the pediped Boulder Flex Waterproof hiker for my 6-year-old to review.  Right out of the box he could not wait to put them on.  With the winter we have been having these were the perfect shoe to wear to school because they were waterproof and warm.  They are flexible, comfortable and one of his favorite pairs of shoes to wear.  I have the inserts in now so he has lots of room to grow.  He is able to run and jump in them and be as active as he wants with them on and they are not stiff or cumbersome.

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Pediped Flex Boulder Black

  • Rugged and sporty, these pediped® shoes are some perfect hiking-inspired style for your little guy’s wardrobe.
  • Awarded the Seal of Acceptance from the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA).
  • Waterproof leather and suede upper with breathable mesh underlays.
  • Double hook-and-loop closure for an adjustable and secure fit.
  • Padded tongue and collar provide additional comfort.
  • Breathable textile lining and a cushioned textile insole.
  • Flexible rubber outsole.
  • Flex Fit System™ allows for additional insoles to be inserted or removed for a custom fit as your child’s foot grows. These insoles can reduce or increase the size of the shoe by almost a half a size, which extends the life of the shoe.
  • Machine washable.
  • Imported.

pediped® Debuts Spring/Summer 2014 Collection with Over 70 New Styles and Color Combinations

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Collection highlights Memory Foam Technology™, water-safe Adventure Line

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pediped® launches its Spring/Summer 2014 Collection of American Podiatric Medical Association accepted footwear. The collection offers more than 70 new styles and color combinations across its three signature lines: Originals®, Grip ‘n’ Go™ and Flex®.

 

The collection highlights over 20 styles designed with a water-friendly material that is machine washable. Two new styles have been added to the water-safe, eco-friendly Adventure Line, Shoreline and Shorebet; and best-selling Sahara is now available for girls. Riddell and Orion, two athletic styles featuring Ultra Light Technology™ debut in both Grip ‘n’ Go™ and Flex®. Memory Foam Technology™ highlights 10 new styles across Grip ‘n’ Go™ and Flex®.

 

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•             Originals® feature flexible, soft-soles recommended by pediatricians and podiatrists as the shoe’s design closely mimics barefoot walking.

•             12 new styles have been added this season. Highlighting the collection is Louisa and Lacee for a brighter wardrobe, and Isabella and Betty cover signature styles. For boys, Martin is an ultra breathable choice for outdoor adventures.

•             Originals® will retail at $35 and are available for children in sizes newborn to 24 months.

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•             Grip ‘n’ Go™ is made with all the benefits of Originals®, but a special feature G2 Technology™ is added to help a toddler stay balanced while transitioning into a confident stride.

•             The collection highlights Memory Foam Technology™ in five new styles: Mirabella, Lacee, Tori, Martin, and Brice. Also new to Grip ‘n’ Go is Riddell and Orion, two athletic styles that are machine washable and water-safe.

•             Grip ‘n’ Go™ will be priced at $39 or $48 and is available in EU sizes 19-23, US kids 4-7.

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Flex®

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•             Flex® is the ultimate shoe for confident walkers who have developed a natural stride. Flex® offers more than 50 styles available in a variety of sandals, Mary Janes, ballet flats, athletics, and casual wear that feature a color palette of pastels, bright neon, classic browns and signature black.

•             Popular as ever, the water-safe, eco-friendly Adventure Line expands with over 10 new styles and color combinations. Featuring pops of bright colors, the Sahara and Shorebet make their debut for girls alongside Shoreline for boys.

•             The innovative line of machine washable athletics, made with Ultra Light Technology™, expands with six new styles and color combinations. Featuring flex grooves to support natural foot movement and heel cushion for added comfort, maximum flexibility is achieved all while remaining light as air.

•             Flex® styles range in price from $48 to $57 and are available in EU sizes 20-36, US 5 kids- 4.5 youth (available sizes vary between styles).

 

The pediped® Spring/Summer 2014 Collection is now available for purchase online at www.pediped.com and in select retail stores.

Win a Pair of pediped Originals in Girl or Boy!!!

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pediped is sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!  One lucky blog reader will win a pair of pediped Originals in their choice of boy or girl.  pediped Originals are available in sizes newborn-24 months.  The style of the shoe will be chosen by the sponsor.  Thank you pediped for the review shoes and for sponsoring this awesome giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!!!  Open to US residents.

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K12 Inc. Launches EmbarK¹², A Comprehensive & Online Pre-K Program For Kids 3-6!!! Limited Time 50% Off Discount Code Available Now!!!

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of K12, the leader in online education for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

As a mom of five, I know the importance of preparing our kids for kindergarten with a strong foundation of key concepts and fundamentals.  Children need to master basic skills and have a strong understanding of key concepts in order to succeed in school.  A Pre-K program that prepares them for kindergarten with the fundamentals and concepts they need to know will allow kids to keep building on that strong foundation and let them soar through kindergarten and beyond!

EmbarK¹² is the leader in online education for grades K-12 has launched EmbarK12 Comprehensive- Online and hands-on preschool program for your early learner. 

  

EmbarK12 Online – Over 830 interactive activities to engage your preschooler. and encourage self-guided and independent learning for children ages 3-6.  This supplemental Pre-K program was developed by educational experts and is designed to make learning fun, enriching and dynamic.  

Children will learn basic concepts such as mathematical reasoning, early literacy, scientific observation, investigative skills and so much more through stimulating engagement.  

EmbarK¹² Comprehensive is an award-winning and standards aligned Pre-K program that is designed to fully prepare 3-5 year olds for Kindergarten.  Over 1200 engaging, interactive online and hands-on activities are available that will encompass 18 thematic units covering 6 subjects; Math, Language Arts, Social Studies, Science, Music and Art.

Over 750  hands-on activities support EmbarK¹² themes and promote creativity among eager learners through math manipulatives, children’s storybooks, art supplies and other learning aids. Kindergarten readiness programs by K12. Try a sample activity today.

Right now you can take advantage of a special 50% Off Discount on EmbarK¹² Online. This promotion is only valid for the next 7 days so don’t delay!  Use promo code EmbarkSpecial and pay only $29.50 for a 12 month subscription which is half off the regular price of $59! 

 

 


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Duck Tape Craft–Super Easy To Make Hair Bows!!! #JollyVoxBox

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As an Influenster blogger, I was sent a Jolly Vox Box Full of great products. One of the included goodies was a Ducklings mini roll of patterned Duck Tape.  I have quite a variety of Duck Tape in large rolls and sheets but did not have any of the smaller rolls.  Now besides being adorable, this size is great to use  so you do not have to cut the larger rolls into strips when you need more narrow pieces.

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I saw some bows online and it gave me some inspiration.  Without following a tutorial I just grabbed some Duck Tape and improvised and I can tell you the results look great.  If I did it on the fly and they turned out so well, anyone can do it!  I was getting ready to groom my puppies and my Maltese came to mind when I thought to make these.  With the rain and snow any bow in her hair gets dirty and yucky fast.  Bows made of Duck Tape would be super easy to wipe clean!

To make the bows, I started with a  piece of tape about 12 inches long from the big roll and then folded it in half on itself.

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The first one got a little wrinkle so I trimmed then end, this took care of the wrinkle and made a sweet petite bow for my petite puppy.

When I had the folded piece, I then took each side and folded inward making them meet in the middle.

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Now was the time to add some contrast and finish all the ends. I used the Little Ducklings tape and cut pieces as large as the sides and thenttaped them onto the folded large piece.

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After this I did an accordion or fan fold until it was all folded and took a piece of the tape from the Little Duckling roll and wrapped the middle.

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Then I grabbed a small hair elastic and taped it on with another piece.  You could use a clip too if you like but for dogs the elastic is what holds the top knot.  After it was attached you fluff the sides and it looked so cute that I immediately made another.

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How darling these are to also attach to collars for doggies that don’t have a lot of hair, you can make them bigger for bigger dogs of course.  The tape is very heavy duty and I pulled and pulled on the elastic to check if it would come off but it did not loosen at all.  So I hope you enjoyed this little craft.  It’s so super quick and easy, I hope you give it a try.  If you do please share how it turned out.


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Tidy Books ForgetMeNot Family Organizer Review & Giveaway!!! Shop The Winter Sale For 20% Off With Coupon Code!!!

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As many of you know, Mommy Ramblings is  a Tidy Books Ambassador and we are so delighted to have been chosen for this opportunity.  We have already brought you the Tidy Books Book Case, Book Box and now we are back to show you the ForgetMeNot Family Organizer.

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This handy station for your wall comes complete with a magnetic dry erase board,strong wooden magnets,dry erase marker, sturdy wooden pegs to hold back packs, tote bags, hoodies, dog leashes etc and a wooden pocket shelf for setting things that you don’t want to forget.  It also includes the hanging hardware to make sure your message center stays secure on the wall.  We have not hung ours up yet because we are in major home construction phase and the area I want to hang it, is currently in the construction zone.  Don’t worry I will update with pictures once we have.

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The unit comes out of the box fully assembled and is available in natural, white, blue or red.  You can hang it in a hallway you frequent going in and out of the house, so that important notes, mail, keys or school items are in your sight. A center like this goes a long way in keeping children and parents organized.

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This center is also great in a child’s room for their own message center that can help them learn to be more responsible for things they need to remember.  Then can use the dry erase board to remind them of homework assignments or projects, chores, important things to do and more.  Most households would benefit having these in multiple places in the home.

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Right now you can save 20% during Tidy Books’ Winter Sale just use the coupon code GIFT20 when you checkout on www.tidy-books.com.

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Make your mornings simpler. Put everything for the school or nursery run in one place, right where you need it with the Tidy Books ForgetMeNot Family Organiser.

The ForgetMeNot has a lipped shelf to store your keys safely, hooks to hang up your children’s school bags and lunch packs, and a magnetic whiteboard to jot reminders, andhold those all-important school trip letters and invitations.  In short, all the things you and your family mustn’t forget, every day!

Made from sustainable wood, not MDF, this award-winning family organiser is finished in our pioneering water lacquer that is better for the producers and the environment.

Designed by a mom to be your family’s aide-memoire, this slimline noticeboard and shelf is a pretty and practical addition to your  hallway or kitchen.  Not just for the kids,  the ForgetMeNot gets the grown-ups in your family organised too.

 At a glance:

  • Lipped shelf with to hold lunch money, keys and ID cards securely.

  • Magnetic whiteboard to jot reminders and hold letters.

  • Comes complete with magnets and whiteboard pen.

  • Made of sustainable wood, and finished in water lacquer.

  • Comes completely assembled.

  • Size 40cm (h) x 63cm (w) x 6cm (d)

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Tidy Books is sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!  One lucky blog reader will win their own ForgetMeNot Family Organizer!  Thank you to Tidy Books for the review ForgetMeNot and for sponsoring this giveaway to keep families organized on Mommy Ramblings!!!  Open to US residents.

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Want To Get Your Home In Order? Try Debbie Lillard’s “A Mom’s Guide to Home Organization.”

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Are you frazzled by your family’s hectic schedule and chaotic household? Then try Debbie Lillard’s “A Mom’s Guide to Home Organization.” This book walks you through simple processes and tips for organizing your time, your stuff and your space. The second half of the book addresses how to teach your children the life skill of being organized. Written by a busy mom for busy moms. Buy Today on Amazon in Kindle or Print editions!

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Create a Happy, Clutter-Free Home!

Do you dream of having a clutter-free kitchen, organized closet, tidy toy room and stress-free schedule? All of this and more is within your reach when you follow the practical and effective organizing advice in this book. In this ultimate home organization guide Debbie Lillard, professional organizer and mother of three, helps you gain and maintain order in three key areas of your family life:

  • Your Time: Learn how to get more done in less time by streamlining everyday duties, creating morning, after-school and bedtime routines, and effectively managing extracurricular activities.
  • Your Belongings: Use Debbie’s simple but effective C.P.R. method (Categorize, Purge, and Rearrange) to organize, toys, clothes, children’s artwork, paperwork, photos, collections and more.
  • Your Home: Follow the step-by-step instructions for organizing every room in your home, plus find help for keeping your child’s schoolbag, desk, locker, and home study area organized.

Follow the book from start to finish for a complete home makeover, or dip in here or there for help with one problem area at a time. The tried-and-true advice will help you simplify your life so you can spend less time struggling to keep up and more time savoring everyday moments with your family.

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ChicoBag, Nomad Tote In Brittany Blue Review & Giveaway!!! #HolidayGiftGuide

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Are you traveling this holiday season?  If you are and you have kids, you know for sure you will have a lot to pack.  Have you ever been on a vacation where you discover you need to buy extra luggage or bags to cart all the souvenirs or hauls from shopping you did while there?  I know because this happens to me all the time!  Wouldn’t it be nice to be prepared for that?

The Nomad Tote is such a great life saver for times like that because it can be stored so compactly in its own storage bag when not needed and takes up no room at all.  They’re great to have in the car, in your purse, to pack with you on trips and will act as a safety net.  Forget your beach bag?  Not a problem, with the Nomad, it’s there in a flash to hold everything you need.  It’s also machine washable so you don’t have to stress about a little dirt which is inevitable with kids.  Whether you pack it full for a weekend getaway, a trip to the gym, an outing at the farmer’s market or just pack it compactly for just-in-case, the Nomad Tote will not let you down!

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This large bag fits comfortably over your shoulder and has 3 exterior pockets and an interior zippered pocket.  Mommy Ramblings thinks the Nomad Tote makes a great gift this holiday season so we are adding it to our 2013 Holiday Gift Guide. 

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50% Off All Babo Botanical’s Products With Promo Code!!!

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Babo Botanicals offers a full range of natural and safe skin, hair and suncare products for newborns, babies, kids and the entire family! Babo products are made on a certified organic farm in upstate New York and are ultra-rich in vitamins A, C and D delivering maximum nutrients, protection and moisture to your child’s hair and skin. Babo’s mission is to provide the perfect balance between optimum results, natural ingredients and family fun.

Right now you can get 50% off all Babo Botanical’s Products with the Promo Code HOLIDAYBABO.  Offer available from Dec 11th to Dec 18th. Coupon does not apply to VIP Gift Basket. 

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WOW-WalkOnWater Pad–A Great Summer Toy For Kids, Adults and Even Fido!!!

We still have a couple of weeks before school starts, I had hoped to bring you this earlier but the weather this summer has left much to be desired. Rain was an understatement and this soggy summer did not make for the ideal conditions for fun on the lake.  There were a few days and a brief heat wave week that we are grateful for but certainly wished the sun had shined a little more and that the clouds and raindrops would have taken a backseat.

We did get to try out a great new water toy.  The Wow-WalkOnWater Pad lets kids and adults even Fido have some floating, fun.

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The WOW-WalkOnWater is the perfect choice to bring for fun to any  lake party or ocean activity. For water skiers the WOW is a Terrific Launch Platform. This is not just a kid’s toy –WalkOnWater Pad is also designed for adult parties, too.

The WOW Pad weighs less than 30 LBS and is brightly colored for great visibility. The Rolled Pad measures only two feet in diameter and can easily be transported. The regular Pad supports a distributed weight of 800 – 1,000 LBS. while the Jumbo Pad supports 1,400 – 1,600 LBS.

Made from cross linked foam – preferred for marine applications (such as off shore buoys) vs. non cross linked foam used in pool noodles.

Each WOW Pad comes with Velcro® straps to hold the rolled WOW Pad in place for easy storage, as well as mooring device which allows easy attachment to your boat, dock or pier. You can sit, walk, run or relax on this amazing pad. It is virtually maintenance free without the puncture worries that come with inflatable products. With proper care, it will give years of floating fun.

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You can order a WOW Pad direct from their website by clicking HERE!!!


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Cherish Life!!!

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I am sitting here on my porch swing, doing a little work and resting from just doing a photo shoot for some bathing suits, sunglasses and sunscreen we are reviewing.  My photo shoot went something like this, “Come on kids, the sun keeps going in and out and I am afraid it might rain.  Hurry, get these trunks on.  Luke, let me help you.  Oh my, how could these 4Ts be so big on you? They are never going to stay on.”

After trying safety pins and a multitude of other things it was just not going to work so we decided to just wing it and get this done in case it does rain.  Then the other part when we got down to the dock went something like this, “Okay, we have to make this quick, I still need to review the chainsaw.  Yes, you can put your feet in but you can’t go swimming.  Don’t throw the rocks, did you hear me?  Stop with the rocks, look over here, okay you can put your feet in and splash, don’t lean over that far! Okay take the sunglasses off, okay put them back on. Luke stop with the rocks!  Okay, I think I have enough, let’s go.  No, we have to go back to the house now, right now!”

So I am sitting here taking a stress break because frankly I have so much on my plate.  I mean I have articles to write for my editor, people to train,  customer service issues, plus all the reviews I need to finish and get up for this blog and of course being a mom and a wife and trying not to have a nervous breakdown and did I mention we are doing a dual birthday party for both little ones and we invited his entire pre-school and my other son’s kindergarten class.  No idea what we will do if the weather turns bad and due to what happened last year when I planned and planned for the party and had everything arranged and we had to change locations at the last-minute because it decided to rain, I am not really planning and that is now stressing me big time.

So back to the present, I am sitting here and on this very warm day, can still feel a cool breeze blowing in from the lake and my little guys are racing around and around the house on a race track (yes, we are the only people who probably have a race track that runs the entire perimeter of their house and garage.  So about every 1.5 minutes because it is pretty large my little guys pass in front of me.  and I smile and then I get sad.  I get sad because I think of all the petty things like I just mentioned above and more. How I could feel there is a lot on my plate when others have the weight of the world on their shoulders? How  could I worry about some rocks being thrown in the lake or a birthday party that should only be about kids having fun and in the end won’t notice if a certain decoration is up or if there was something missing. Then I feel guilt because I think of one of the women I work with who has a grandson fighting for his life and I think how much he would love to be riding around on a race track and I think of those friends that are dealing with kids with real challenges who may never walk or live independently and the struggles they have and well…it just makes all those little things feel incredibly small.

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So if you know anyone going through some tough stuff, let them know you are thinking of them, if you pray say a prayer for them, if you live close offer some help, maybe a meal, a shoulder, a friend.  Also try to look at what is worrying you and put it in perspective so more time can be spent just cherishing the moments as they come.  Not building everything up so it has to be some Pinterest worthy event but relishing even in the small, messy, loud, moments that define our lives.  We never know what the future holds so don’t take one thing for granted ever!!!

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River Rock Painting – Fun Craft Project

In the fall, I stopped with my family on the banks of one of the many rivers that run through the beautiful mountains where I live.  I had an idea to paint some river rocks.  Collecting them was great fun for the whole family. Our little guys had fun throwing and skipping them into the river too! I have had such a good time giving these smooth rocks some personality.  I cannot wait for the weather to warm up so we can collect some more!

I collected a very large bucket full and when I got them home I washed them in a bucket of MelaMagic and Tough and Tender, then rinsed them and put them on brown craft paper to dry thoroughly.

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When they were fully dry, I painted  a base color on both sides and when dry I decided on what to transform them into. My first was my little yellow fish, followed by a couple of pink fish.  After painting a few more fish, I tried my hand at a butterfly, some ladybugs, a couple of frogs and owls.

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For painting the base painting and larger details I used an acrylic craft paint. I found that the Elmer’s Paint Markers are excellent for painting smaller details. When they are completely dry I sealed them with Mod Podge.

They are all so cute and look great on a desk as a paperweight, in flower pots, on windowsills, in decorative bowls or just about anywhere you want some color and character.  My little guys even started painting some of their own and it was so precious.  If you are looking for a great activity the whole family can get involved in, try painting river rocks.

Let me know if you try this.

 


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