Archives for August 2015

Looking for a really cute Baby Shower gift? This one is really cute! The Infant Pacifier Detachable Holder Caterpillar CuddlyPal is a cotton plush and is colorful. I love the pastels colors! It is perfect for babies & toddlers up to 24 month. You simply detach to add your baby’s favorite pacifier. Detaches easily for easy cleaning! No more losing the pacifier! It also comes with a complimentary BPA free pacifier and eco friendly care instructions. What a perfect baby shower gift! I don’t have a little one at home. My only child is 11-years-old but I did gift this one to a good friend and she loves it! The caterpillar is also now her daughter’s favorite!

You can purchase on Amazon.com.

Self Disclosure: I received a free product to facilitate this review. All opinions expressed are honest. No other compensation was received.

Looking for a great way to keep things organized in your car on a road trip? Actually this one is also great for daily travel! The HangPro Car Organizer by JACO Superior is just perfect for front and back seat storage! The main compartment is divided into 3 sections and is quite durable! It actually is quite spacious and I recommend one of these for every car! It is big enough to fit snacks, water, cell phones and so much more. I use it for every day travels with my son. I like that it isn’t flimsy and is easy to install on the back seat. My car is also so much neater with things organized and not just sitting on the floorboard or in the seats. A real must-have for everyone! It is especially great  for on-the-go parents!

You can purchase on Amazon.com.

Self Disclosure: I received a free product in exchange for an unbiased review. No other compensation was received.

I am quite happy with this Sketch pad. it is great for sketching, great with markers a high quality paper. I gave this pad to my son to try out because he is much more talented in the art of drawing than I am. He likes this pad because he thinks Manga is cool but he also likes the quality of the paper. It works great with colored pencils and markers. Although it isn’t the most ideal for erasers, it is great with water-color. My son is pretty happy that the markers do not bleed through the paper. That alone, is pretty impressive!

You can purchase on Amazon.com.

Self Disclosure: I received this product for free in exchange for an unbiased review. Any opinions expressed are my own (or those of my son).

Looking for a gift that will surprise your child? But, it doesn’t have any sugar and it’s not another toy! Kids can look forward to receiving this one monthly!

Step in Foot Cardigan’s Whippersnappers, the most practical yet coolest mail your kids will ever receive. For only $11 a month, you can sign up your favorite kiddos to receive funky, fresh socks… every single month! That’s like 12.36 packs of bubblegum, minus the cavities. You’re welcome.

I received samples and I really like this one! My son may actually prefer a new video game or candy, (he is 11!) but he did admit that this was kind of cool! I, on the other hand, think it is is really cool!

Even more delightful? It’s a surprise with every package. Foot Cardigan delivers uniquely designed socks (think pizzas and cupcakes) so if you know and love a tiny person or even a bigger kid age 3-12, you need to sign them up ASAP.

We thought these were actually pretty cool styles for socks!

Check out Foot Cardigan’s Whippersnappers! Would make a great Back-to-School gift too!

Self Disclosure: I received free samples to facilitate this featured post. No other compensation was received. Photo Credit: Top Photo: Gina Lee Photo. Bottom Photos: SoCal City Kids.

PBS KIDS and Whole Foods Market (NASDAQ: WFM) have teamed up to offer a new line of back-to-school products, available exclusively at Whole Foods Market stores this July and August. The two mission-driven brands announced today a broad offering of school supplies, from notebooks made from recycled paper to organic cotton backpacks and reusable lunch totes.

One-hundred percent of PBS KIDS’ net proceeds from the line will support PBS KIDS educational programming, dedicated to helping all children succeed in school and in life, while Whole Foods Market will donate a percentage of total sales, up to $25,000, to Whole Kids Foundation™, an organization dedicated to improving children’s nutrition and wellness. In addition, for every Esperos backpack, pencil case and lunch tote purchased, Esperos will donate 10 percent of proceeds to help fund education for children in need through the Esperos Carry Hope™ initiative.

“PBS KIDS and Whole Foods Market share a commitment to the healthy development of children and families,” said Lesli Rotenberg, General Manager, Children’s Media, PBS. “Proceeds from the new PBS KIDS back-to-school line will help support PBS KIDS’ mission: to open worlds of possibilities for all children through engaging media content.”

In addition to Esperos’ line of PBS KIDS organic cotton canvas items, Whole Foods Market will debut a line of PBS KIDS reusable food keepers fromLunchskins—perfect for sandwiches, snacks, or fruit. Lunchskins is committed to reducing the amount of plastic waste produced every year, as each one of the brand’s reusable bags can replace 500 plastic bags. The grocer will also carry PBS KIDS notebooks and folders for school and play from Mudpuppy, which supports children’s education throughout the year, including a multi-year partnership to support PBS KIDS, as well as other school programs.

“Whole Foods Market’s partnership with PBS KIDS continues to raise the bar for quality children’s products and offers alternatives to what’s commonly found in the marketplace,” said Jeanne Tamayo, global lifestyle buyer at Whole Foods Market. “By working with suppliers like Esperos, Lunchskins and Mudpuppy, kids can get school supplies that truly do more—proceeds from every product support children’s education through PBS KIDS and healthy-eating education through Whole Kids Foundation—plus, each product is either reusable or made with recycled or organic materials.”

To further prepare young children for back to school season, exclusive Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood content, including clips from the TV series, printable learning activities and family-friendly recipes, will be available for free at wholefoodsmarket.com.

 I received samples of the reusable bags and love the fun colors and patterns! The dog print is my favorite! I also received a pretty pink lunch tote that is just the right size for my lunch! I was going to give it to my niece, but think that I will keep it for myself!

So, for Back-to-School shopping, don’t forget to check out your local Whole Foods Market!

Self Disclosure: I received free samples to facilitate this featured post. No other compensation was received.