family friendly reviews, giveaways & bargains
Attention parents! You may get your smartphone back- without having to get your kid their own! Play MG (M=More G=Game) is an Android based gaming system designed for young people under the age of 18. It’s got a nice-sized 4 inch touchscreen and over 60,000 apps to choose from. Kids can use their own money Continue Reading …
So my daughter has been eyeing a little pink cosmetic bag that arrived a few weeks ago that’s been in my closet. She’s also been uber-inquisitive when I’ve had my period lately, noticing I’m in the bathroom more frequently, products more noticeable, etc. As part of the Kotex Ambassador program, we received these little bags Continue Reading …
I started getting my period when I was 10 years old. Fifth grade- in March, to be more exact. My parents were gone for the day- and remember, this was before the era of cell phones…they were at Power Squadron classes and who knew when they’d be home. I was home with my brother B Continue Reading …
I have a gift idea (or anytime idea) that is fun for the WHOLE family. Well, at least the 4+ members of your family…although I think 3+ can handle it. The Ezy Roller is a cross between a bike and a scooter, and it is FUN…for anyone. Fun like my neighbors got one “for the Continue Reading …
Baby B and I went to check out 77kids a few weeks ago at a local mall. I’ve never been to 77kids (the mall closest to us doesn’t have a store (yet) and so we took a little road trip) and was delighted to have the chance to check them out. I knew I liked a lot of Continue Reading …
My older daughter is obsessed with charm bracelets. “Mom, I want a Pandora bracelet. I’ll take good care of it.” Yea, I don’t think so, darlin. You’re 6. I waited 37 years to get a Pandora-style bracelet, and you are not old enough!! Thanks to my friend Lisa, though, I discovered something that I think is Continue Reading …
Ribbon Barrettes were *so* cool to wear when I was in middle school grades. Oh gosh, did I love them. I think I had pairs of them to match every single outfit I owned. Probably more. We shared, we traded, we gifted them. They were such a fun thing and I’m kind of (dorky but Continue Reading …
American Girl has introduced two different historical characters- Cecile Rey, an African American, and Marie-Grace Gardner a Caucasian, who “reach across the boundaries of race and calss to help their beloved city of New Orleans in 1853.” I think its really cool that they are introducing two characters at once- and in such a great Continue Reading …
Simon & Schuster sent us a sweet and adorable board book called Who’s My Cupcake and two chapter books from the Cupcake Diaries, Katie and the Cupcake Cure and Mia in the Mix. Introducing the Cupcake Books: Middle school can be hard… some days you need a cupcake. Katie Brown is miserable when her best friend is invited Continue Reading …
Discovery Girls magazine is geared towards the tween girls in our lives- girls ages 8-12, and what’s most refreshing about this magazine is that the magazine showcases real girls – each issue features girls from all over the US. The content is appropriate for an 8-12 year old girl, and speaks to issues, questions, concerns, Continue Reading …
