Ralph Breakst theh Internet - Princesses

I don’t know about you, but movie sequels always make me nervous. My expectations for a studio effectively replicating the magic of a beloved story are pretty low, so I’m more than pleasantly surprised when a sequel turns out to be as good or better than the original. My children and I all agree that...

November 18, 2018

Wellslock One-Lock Food Storage Containers Are the Last Containers You’ll Ever Need

by Denise

When it comes to holiday meals, you can pretty much guarantee that there will be leftovers. You wouldn’t want all of that glorious food to go to waste, would you? Then you better have a plan in place for storing it. There’s no shortage of food storage options out there, but I’m about to introduce...

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Household Reviews

November 17, 2018

Give the Gift of Creativity with Aquabeads + Giveaway

by Denise

Crafting toys make the best gifts for kids, in my own humble opinion. They engage children in activities that encourage them to use their imaginations and display their creativity, and it helps them develop the ability to focus on a task and follow it through to completion. Aquabeads are water-soluable beads that kids can use...

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StikBot Mega Dinos: StikBrontosaurs, StikCarnotaurus, & StikT-REX

November 16, 2018

The Jurassic Period Gets Animated with StikBot Dinos

by Denise

Are you familiar with StikBot? We’ve mentioned StikBot a few times before, but I’ll give you a quick reminder of what they’re all about. To put it simply, they’re poseable figures that have little suction cups on their hands and feet. This allows you to attach them to any flat surface while keeping them posed...

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Calico Critters Heidi and Bell Hopscotch Rabbits

November 15, 2018

Calico Critters Red Roof Country Home Gift Set Review & Giveaway

by Denise

Way (way) back when I was 9 or 10 years old, I was obsessed with Sylvanian Families. I only had one family of bears, but I would have taken the entire collection had someone offered. They were small, they were soft, they were cute, and I just loved them to pieces. Now called Calico Critters,...

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November 14, 2018

Upgrade Your Commute with the Solo NY Alastair Vertical Briefcase

by Denise

Commuting is rough business, but having a decent laptop bag can help to relieve some of the stress involved. As the place where you store your work belongings and the items that make all of that travel more bearable, your bag serves an important function. Also, if you’re going to spend your hard-earned money on...

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Holiday Gift Guide Reviews

November 13, 2018

Super Stocking Stuffer Giveaway Hop

by Denise

Welcome to the 2018 edition of the Super Stocking Stuffer Giveaway Hop! For our contribution to the event, we’ve got two fun toys that any kids who are into the blind box craze will just love. The first is a Pusheen Surprise Plush Series 3 Mini Plush by GUND! Pusheen Surprise Plush Series #3 features...

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November 12, 2018

Holiday Gift Guide: Games for Ages 8 and Up

by Denise

Spy Code Hackathon Yulu’s Spy Code game series is fantastic if you’re looking for something that’s active and encourages problem solving, so we’re always excited when they come out with something new. In Hackathon, Mission #4 in the line, you and your Spy Code squad are trying to hack into a top secret government hard...

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November 8, 2018

Adventure Force Thermal Tracker Blaster Giveaway

by Denise

There’s no denying that most kids love blaster toys. There’s also no denying that those blaster toys can be quite expensive. Don’t feel like you have to break the bank to please your kids though. We’ve featured guns by Buzz Bee Toys in the past because they’re fun, good quality, and reasonably priced, and I...

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November 7, 2018

6 Ways To Teach Your Kids About Finance

by Denise

Back-to-school time means plenty of lessons to learn in the classroom, but parents usually have to be the teachers when it comes to a subject their kids will need to understand throughout their adult lives: personal finance. Studies show that teaching finance is not a top priority of the U.S. education system. Fewer than 20...

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Financial Parenting

October 31, 2018

Carpet One Welcome-a-Cure Floor Mat Giveaway

by Denise

You might remember our post from last year on Carpet One Floor & Home’s Welcome-a-Cure campaign. Well, we liked it so much that we’re doing it again this year. To refresh your memories, I’ll tell you what it’s all about. Every year, Carpet One releases an exclusive collection of 2×3 welcome mats with 25% of...

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