I loved listening to Alvin and the Chipmunks music when I was a kid the old cartoon version, of course. 😉 I remember their Christmas songs and how hilarious they were. My sister and I enjoyed them immensely. Kids always wonder how they got those voices so high-pitched, and I was no exception. I could almost believe they really were chipmunks singing after all, if chipmunks could talk, they would sound like that, right? 😉 Wait, not that Im denying the existence of talking chipmunks Anyway. So guess what I have? The soundtrack for the new Chipmunks movie, Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel! Our Thoughts My daughter and I listened to it together here at home and our reactions were the same: we laughed at the high-pitched chipmunk voices (and they really sing well I think theyve gotten better over the years, lol) and bobbed around to the beat….
When Emma was 15 months old, I received and tested a Melissa and Doug puzzle for Ebeanstalk.com. And we loved it! Ebeanstalk really has a great toy selection and the prices are good, too. I enjoyed working with them before, so when asked to do it again I happily accepted! Ebeanstalk is a toy website dedicated to selecting the best toys by age and kids toys. The in-home feedback of bloggers and moms like me around the country help to make sure Ebeanstalk continues to provide the best educational toys for your child. Check it out for yourself! What Youll Find at Ebeanstalk Books, wooden toys, classic toys, plush toys, pretty much anything you could possibly want for children of all ages! A Moms Thoughts This time, Ebeanstalk sent me this adorable Jumbo Shape Sorter to review:This toy is targeted for ages 1 2. My daughter has had shape sorters…
I love shopping for clothing for my daughter! There so many wonderful companies with quality clothing for toddlers and kids and finding outfits that are CUTE and match my daughters personality is, of course, a top priority. 😉 My child is flamboyant, silly, a comedian, and quite personable. In short (oh wait, its too late for that), shes full of it in a good way! Kuki Kids was born out of the desire to make bold and funky clothes for little kids. Simple garment designs let the fabrics speak for themselves and let your little adventurer stand out in the crowd. Quality and attention to detail are foremost in the Kuki philosophy. We hope you and your family will enjoy Kuki as much as we enjoy creating it. – From the Kuki Kids website What Youll Find at Kuki Kids Clothing for boys and girls including shirts, pants, dresses, skirts,…
Faery Rebels: Spell Hunter by R. J. Anderson HarperCollins (April 2009) My Rating: (4/5 I loved it!)Read my book review rating philosophy. (From R.J. Andersons official site) There are humans at the bottom of the garden, and a glimpse inside their forbidden House convinces the fierce young faery hunter known as Knife that they have knowledge that could help her dying people. But if the human world has so much to offer, why is the faery Queen determined to keep her people away from it? Is there a connection between the House and the faeries loss of magic? And why is Knife so drawn to the young Paul McCormick that strangest of creatures, a human male? My Thoughts: I love fairy tales and stories about fairies, so Faery Rebels: Spell Hunter appealed to me from the start. The lovely fairy girl on the cover caught my eye, and I was…
Trying to keep my escape-artist daughter in her playpen while I pack Trying to keep her from climbing the tower of packed boxes Wishing she would nap in her crib. Thank God for Looney Tunes, the timeless entertainer of little ones while mommy gets stuff done! 😉 Packing is going well, and our official move-in date is April 9! Ill be so happy to get into our new place!
Chosen by Ginger Garrett David C. Cook; New edition (March 1, 2010) My Rating: (5/5) (MUST READ!)Read my book review rating philosophy. The guard stepped into the room I was in and held out his hand. Seeing him in my bedroom, his armor and sword reflecting the breakfast sun, was a nightmare I could not shake myself from. I was led past Mordecai to the entrance of our home, where several men stood with scrolls. The commissioner rode on a horse and judged me from his perch. A knowing glance passed between him and the guard, and then the men began to write. I had been chosen. Wow. I just finished Chosen by Ginger Garrett, and it was amazing. I cant stop thinking about it! I finished it in only two days, quite a feat for my distracted, mommy-brain inflicted self, believe me. I cant wait to tell you about…
Im a total eyeliner girl. I love playing around with different brands, and lately Ive been on a quest to find the perfect pencil eyeliner. I already love powders they can be dampened and brushed on for vibrant color but finding a nice, not-too-pricey pencil liner that goes on smoothly and lasts all day is what I would like to find. Enter Pencil Me In Cosmetics. Everything on their site intrigued me their models have gorgeous eyes, their shade selection is awesome, and their pencils uniquely feature: All-natural ingredients, clinically tested Anti-oxidants and vitamins to keep the eye area soft and smooth A built-in sharpener in each pencil cap Smooth, creamy application that doesnt pull on delicate eye skin So I wrote to them, and they sent me a few shades to test for myself! I requested these three shades: Buff, Nutmeg, and Liberty Green (shown below in that order)….
Were going through the terrible twos big time right now, but Im thankful I was able to find some cute photos for (Mostly) Wordless Wednesday. Ill have to come look at this post when Im feeling frustrated in the coming weeks. lol
Time is flying and Easter is coming up on April 4! Are you ready? If you arent, its okay here are some fun projects to do with your children (or just for yourself), and you have plenty of time to pick up what you need. Your children will adore you for this! The Moda Bake Shop shares the simplest and CUTEST bunny egg tutorial Ive ever seen! All she did is mod podge gorgeous designer fabric onto wooden eggs. I. Want. Wouldnt you love to pull these out every Easter and put them in a special basket as a table centerpiece? Im so doing this. Another decoupaged egg idea: Simplified Bee suggests printing out these images and decoupaging them onto your egg. What do you think of these adorable Secret Pocket Easter Eggs? Sew, Mama, Sew is generous enough to provide a PDF pattern and instructions for free! Eek! I…
Guess whos back for a second full-length animated movie? Yup, our favorite classic monkey character stars in Curious George 2: Follow That Monkey, and hes just as lovable as hes always been! In this new adventure, George befriends an elephant named Kayla. Kayla is part of a traveling magic show and is very homesick for her parents who live at a zoo in California. George, being the selfless and single-minded monkey he is, sets off to reunite Kayla with her family; however, the two friends completely forget to tell anyone where theyre going! Of course the Man in the Yellow Hat is drawn into this adventure, and, much to his horror, he and George are accused of elephant-napping. What follows is non-stop fun and entertainment! Bonus Features: Two never-before-seen episodes of Curious George before they air on PBS! Curious Georges Cross Country Caper Game Exclusive Music Video Coloring pages and…