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We love when a new VeggieTales movie comes out! Both boys love VeggieTales (and mom and dad don’t mind them either). We were able to see Noah’s Ark before it’s even in stores!
VeggieTales has done it again! The VeggieTales take of the story of Noah is just like any other VeggieTales movie: bright, funny, full of songs and carries an important lesson.
I received product from Gorton’s in exchange for this post. However, all opinions are my own.
We’re a month into the New Year. Did you set resolutions for this year? If you did, how are they going? I’m not one to sit down and set actual resolutions. I know a lot of people do, but then again, I know a lot of people “fail” at them two weeks later. I don’t think it’s really possible to fail at your resolution just a few weeks in. I think you have the whole year to really make it or not. Anyway…
Gorton’s Seafood has paired up with SparkPeople, the largest healthy living community on the web, to develop a 30-Day Realistic Resolution Challenge! Participants will receive tips, recipe ideas and daily motivation to support health and nutrition goals.
Did I mention that there’s also a Gorton’s “Eat Smarter” Sweepstakes? You could win a $500 weekly prize or a $5,000 Grand Prize!
As we’ve discussed before, I’m not a big fish person. I decided to try the Grilled Salmon for lunch. I whipped up a side to go with it that is a perfect addition.
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Teaching little ones to be honest, help others and be good kids that follow God can be challenging. If I were to read from my King James Bible to Charlie every day, he probably wouldn’t get much from it. We do read to him from his Children’s Bible, but I love that we’re able to add in books that are focused around things he likes and still have lessons.
The new series from Andy Holmes, Building God’s Kingdom, is about a group of friends (Dozer, Diggit, Stretch and Tipper) that happen to be construction vehicles. I know in our house, anything that goes is always a hit. Both boys love to push their cars around and will play with them for hours. We already have quite a few books about trucks and such, but none quite like these.
I received the Little Mermaid Legacy Collection CD as a member of the Entertainment New Media Network. No further compensation was received and all opinions are my own. This post may also contain affiliate links.
All of a sudden I feel ridiculously old. This year The Little Mermaid is celebrating its 25th Anniversary! How is that even possible? I remember watching this movie when it first came out like it was yesterday! And you better believe I preordered my copy on blu-ray 6 months before it was released.
The CD cover and 20-page booklet include new artwork from Lorelay Bove, a visual development artist at Walt Disney Animation Studios who you may recognize from Tangled and Wreck-It Ralph. It really is beautiful! And if you can’t remember the words to some of your favorite songs, the lyrics are right there in the book.
We received product in exchange for this post, but all opinions are my own.
Getting coats and jackets on isn’t always easy with little ones, but with a Hoodsbee, I’m sure it’ll be much easier! Hoodsbee is a hoodie that transforms into a plush friend!
This unique patented technology allows your little one to carry their travel plush buddy, put it on when it is cold, fold it back up into a plush and use it as a head pillow for when they are tired. It's as easy as 1,2,3! Fold, roll and snap! Now, not only do you have a pillow and a travel companion, but you also have a nicely wrapped up hoodie that is easy to store or travel with.
We received Anchor the Shark and it’s already a hit with Charlie! He was so excited to put it on, and hated when I had to take it off to show him how it rolled up into a cool shark!
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Bedtime with Charlie can pretty much be a nightmare lately. He’s always looking for a reason to get up or saying that he’s scared (that’s new) so he wants someone to cuddle with him. We were sent two NightBuddies, one for each boy, and I know they’re going to love them!
NightBuddies are a plush night light that is made to comfort children during bedtime. What kiddo doesn’t like cuddling with something super soft to make them feel safe? They light up, but not the entire plush: just the eyes. The magical patented eye illumination creates a connection unlike any other plush!
Right now, there are 8 different NightBuddies to choose from: 4 vehicles and 4 sea life characters. Charlie will be getting Oliver the Orca and Owen, who loves anything that goes, will be getting WC Racecar.
I received no compensation in exchange for this post, but the giveaway tickets are provided by Medieval Times.
Chances are, you’re going to eat out during the holidays, so why not enjoy a show while you’re at it? Have you thought about visiting Medieval Times over the holidays?
Medieval Times – Maryland Castle has some amazing deals for you this month!
Special ticket pricing now thru 1/4/15 – Adults $34.95 and Children 12 and under $29.95 – must mention code 34DEC at time of reservation.
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As you all know by now, Charlie loves all things artsy. There are a few things that we can pull out that will actually entertain him for an extended period of time. We’re always on the lookout for more of these types of activities.
Sticky Mosaics from Orb Factory have proved to be one of these activities that can truly entertain him for hours. Charlie will sit down at the table and really focus on what he is doing. We love projects like this that calm him down and focus.
We received product in exchange for this review, but all opinions are my own.
Our boys have both been early walkers and were running at their 1st birthday parties. Before they really start walking, it's all about cute shoes (if shoes at all)! Once they're on the move, we want to make sure they have a good shoe: one that is comfy, ergonomically designed and can really offer a long lasting fit. And if they're cute, that's even better!
We were recently introduced to KidOFit shoes and I fell in love! These shoes offer all of the necessities for kids that are constantly on-the-go: running, dancing and playing! Medical experts worldwide agree that barefoot walking is optimal for foot development and enhances good posture for growing kids. KidOFit uses unique soles, made of thin, flexible elastomer, which perfectly mimics the barefoot walking experience and promotes natural foot motion.
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As you already know, we're big VeggieTales fans. The creator of VeggieTales, Phil Vischer and a bunch of hilarious new friends explain the entire Bible to your kids in this groundbreaking fast-paced and fun-filled DVD series: Buck Denver Asks... What's in The Bible. Volume 10: Jesus is the Good News includes two 25 minute episodes: God’s Perfect Timing - Buck Denver and crew learn about the 400 years between the Old and New Testaments and how Jesus arrives at just the perfect time & The Messiah Has Come! - Learn about the life and ministry of Jesus-how He died for us and rose again to launch the kingdom of God in the world and in us!
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Do you remember when you first started dating your spouse? That time was so magical and special! Shouldn't marriage be that way too? Marriage should be all about giving freely to one another, but instead it becomes robotic and we do the same thing day after day without thinking. When you add children in, it becomes even crazier. The saying is "time flies when you're having fun", but I'm pretty sure it flies by us whether we're having fun or not. I think we could all use a little more fun and love in our marriage.
We need to work on putting God at the center of our marriage, so it can flourish and we can grow together as He intended. I recently received Awaken Love (The Song Couple's Devotional) and I'm really looking forward to going through it with Tom. We just finished our first small group study through our church, but this is something we could do with just us.
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We love playing games. We used to have a weekly game night with a friend, but that hasn’t panned out lately. I really hope we can get this going again because it was a much needed break from the reality of life and some extra socialization for the grown-ups!
Winning Moves sent us a box of great games to restock our game closet!
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K’NEX is known for awesome building sets, but did you know they have brands other than K’NEX now?
Who doesn’t remember playing with Lincoln Logs as a kid? I’m not really sure if I had my own set, but I definitely remember playing with them. Now, my boys have one of the largest Lincoln Logs set ever created!
The Collectors Edition Homestead features over 330 real wood Lincoln Logs, as well as a frontiersman figure, 2 horses & a buildable covered wagon that really moves! This huge Lincoln Logs set is packaged in a beautiful, silver-accented tube for durable storage! As a parent, having a home for all these pieces is a necessity, so I love that we can reuse the packing container for storage.
This unique gift is brought especially to you by our friends at internationally award-winning publisher Chronicle Books. We received a free book, but all opinions are my own. Affiliate links may be included.
Charlie is a reader, just like Mommy, so his Christmas presents always include a few books! I am so excited for him to open his I See Me! personalized book!
Today at the grocery store, Charlie pointed and started saying excitedly “I see A, I see A”. There was an “A” in the word bakery above the deli/bakery. He’s at that stage where he’s all about the alphabet and loves finding his name and letters that he knows in our everyday travels.
I See Me! offers all kinds of unique personalized gifts: Lunchboxes / Puzzles /Coloring Books/ Placemats / Stickers and Growth Charts! Something for everyone and every occasion! For Charlie, we chose a personalized book: M is for Me!
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Tom, like most men I’m sure, just uses whatever is in the bathroom. I try to get neutral smelling things, but sometimes they come out fruity or a little flowery. Every Man Jack makes simple, affordable, high-quality grooming stuff just for guys.
They say that it’s “Everything he’ll need, and nothing he won’t” because all of their products contain no parabens, no sodium lauryl sulfate, no phthalates, no aluminum, no dyes, and no animal byproducts. How awesome is that?
I received product in exchange for this post, but all opinions are my own. The VTech product, gift card, information, and additional gift pack have been provided by VTech. This post may contain affiliate links.
Do your kids have a VTech InnoTab Learning Tablet? If they do, put these two games on your list for your 2-6 year olds! If you don’t already have an InnoTab, check out our review of the new VTech InnoTab MAX.
These are perfect for us and they’re already put away for Charlie for Christmas! We’re concentrating on letters and writing a lot this year and games always make learning fun!
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When we were in Myrtle Beach in October, we visited Ripley’s Believe It or Not Odditorium. There are certainly some crazy things you can find in there! While walking through, I knew that this was something older kids would LOVE! I was happy to receive Ripley’s newest book and think it will be a great gift this year for one of Charlie’s older cousins.
With all new content, Reality Shock! is a mix of “can’t bear to look, but can’t look away” stories, people, facts and photos. It’s just the ticket for teens and tweens, whether they’re reluctant readers or constant page-turners.
I received product to facilitate this post, but all opinions are my own.
I am always on the lookout for unique gifts. IncrediBundles.com, the home of extraordinary baby gifts, offers bundles that are perfect for those new babies!
About IncrediBundles
At IncrediBundles.com, we decided that the traditional baby gift-basket needed a drastic revision in order to truly meet the needs of new parents and babies. So we threw out the wicker basket, cellophane and paper shred and discarded the generic baby care products. In their place, we designed adorably chic reusable storage containers and filled them with the very best award-winning toys, books and products for babies – selected by experts and approved by parents. The result is our innovative line of IncrediBundles, each designed to address a specific area of an infant’s development.
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Charlie is at that “WHY?” stage and has been for some time. I don’t really see an end to it actually. This movie from the creator of VeggieTales answers a lot of whys in Buck Denver Asks… Why Do We Call It Christmas?
I received product to facilitate this review, but all opinions are my own. Affiliate links included.
I have a Kindle Fire and an iPad mini, but Charlie (like most children I’m sure) seems to think that all of our tablets belong to him. VTech’s newest learning tablet, the InnoTab MAX, allows him to have a tablet just like Mommy!
The VTech InnoTab MAX has it all: games, a camera, music, videos, and more!
VTech is known for their awesome products for kids and the InnoTab MAX fits that bill! Geared to kids ages 3-9, it’s a tablet that kids can really grow with. Like our tablets, this one can connect to the internet via Wi-Fi. The internet is a scary place for kids, but VTech has pre-screened sites that are safe for my munchkin.
