The Life of Rylie...and Bryce too!

Another Fun Day At The Happiest Place On Earth

2012-01-31T07:00:00.072-05:00

Happy Tuesday everyone! I didn't get this posted yesterday like I wanted to because I was way too exhausted Sunday night to get the post done. We spent last Saturday at Magic Kingdom, and I think I am still recovering from walking around there for 12 hours. It was SO MUCH FUN, though, and well worth all of the sore muscles I still have.

I have a few friends that work at Disney (it is kind of inevitable when you live in Orlando to have at least one friend who works there), and on Thursday afternoon, one of my friends offered me tickets for Saturday. HECK YEA! So Mama drove up and the five of us went to Disney World!

We headed over to Tomorrowland as soon as we went in, and checked out the new Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor. Rylie and Bryce love Monsters Inc, and even though a lot of the jokes were over their heads, they liked the interactive show. After that, we hit the People Mover for the first time.

No visit to Magic Kingdom is complete without at least one ride on the People Mover. It really doesn't do much, but my kids LOVE that ride! While we were on the ride we noticed Buzz Lightyear hanging out, so we ran over to meet him. The kids were so excited! Rylie ran right up and gave him a hug and posed for a few pictures with him.

Bryce, on the other hand, wouldn't go near him. I tried to walk up to Buzz and the kid pretty much scaled the side of my body and had a death grip on me. Buzz did end up tickling him, and he was cool with that.

After we met Buzz, we went on his ride and got to "shoot monsters". Bryce and Brian were very serious about the task at hand.

After the ride, Rylie ended up in jail with Zurg. I guess she didn't defeat him after all.

We ate some lunch after that, and it was getting close to the time when we needed to go find out spot for the parade. We had to ride the People Mover again first. I don't know what it is about this little ride around Tomorrowland, but I think the kids would ride it all day long if we let them.

You can't go to Disney World and not get a picture of Cinderella's Castle.

My friend who works there got us in the "VIP" section for the parade. It was AWESOME! We were right in the corner where the floats and characters come out. While we were waiting, the kids were given hula hoops to play with.

The "Master of Ceremonies" came out and Rylie was just fascinated with her.

This is the first time we were so close to the parade, and it was so cool to see the floats close up.

Rylie and Bryce waved to all of the characters the whole time. We waited for the parade to come back through, so they saw everyone twice.

The best part of being in this area, though, was that so many of the characters came up and gave the kids high fives, and even some hugs. I have a TON of pictures of Rylie with the characters, but I think Cinderella's mouse and her step-sister were Rylie's two favorites.

We don't usually make it a point to see the parades when we are there, but I think we will have to do so from now on. The kids had such a blast watching it and getting to meet the characters for a second.

After the parade, we headed back to Fantasyland to ride Snow White's Scary Adventures since Rylie had been asking to ride that from the second we entered the park. When we got back there, we found out that not only Snow White, but also Dumbo, was closed due to the Fantasyland expansion. Boo! We cured Rylie's disappointment with a ride on the Mad Tea Party.

We had to ride the Carousel too!

The lines weren't very long at all and we didn't wait for most rides. The line for Peter Pan, however, was like 50 minutes, and after the kids waited so patiently in that line, we tried to keep them happy while we waited for It's A Small World. Things got a little goofy then.

This was Bryce's first time at Disney World, so of course he was fascinated with It's A Small World. I loved watching him take it all in.

It was around 6PM when we got off Small World, and the kids were starting to get a little tired so we headed over to Pinocchio Village Haus for some dinner. Rylie and Bryce scarfed their food down like they had never eaten before, and then Rylie joined some other little girls over at the coloring table while the rest of us finished eating.

By this time it was dark, and all of the street vendors were out with their carts filled with bright lights. I actually saw the Buzz Lightyear toy and suggested we get it for Bryce since Buzz is his favorite these days, and Rylie picked out a Tinkerbell toy. I figured those would keep them entertained in the lines since it was already their bed time.

I was so happy the park stayed open until midnight. We still had so much we wanted to do. Not only did Rylie want to ride Snow White, but she was also excited about riding Thunder Mountain again. Guess what? That was closed too!!!! I have no idea why. So we headed over to the Haunted Mansion.

I was worried that the ride would scare the kids too much, but the only part that bothered Rylie was when the lights went out in that first foyer where you stand before getting on the ride. She pretty much freaked out. Of course she wanted to go on it again as soon as we got off, so she just closed her eyes during that part the second time. Silly girl.

We headed over to the Country Bear Jamboree next. I was hoping the crew wouldn't fall asleep on the bench while we waited. It was a fun show and the kids really enjoyed it.

After that, we headed over to ride Aladdin's Magic Carpets. Just as we were about to get on the ride, I looked over at Rylie and she was sound asleep. So Mama and I got on the ride with Bryce and Brian took Rylie out the exit. Just as the ride was about to start I hear "Hey!" and Rylie and Brian were getting on behind us. I guess she just needed a five minute power nap.

Rylie wanted to ride the People Mover again, Bryce wanted to ride Buzz Lightyear again, and Brian and I wanted to ride Space Mountain, so we had this great plan to go back to Tommorowland and my mom would take the kids on their rides while Brian and I went on ours. Unfortunately, Bryce fell asleep and apparently he needed more of a power nap than Rylie did because we couldn't wake him up. Brian and I took Rylie on the People Mover one last time, and then skipped the 55 minute wait at Space Mountain. Rylie asked for a Mickey ice cream bar, so she got her little "midnight snack". Bryce, unfortunately, missed out.

Rylie finished her ice cream and told us she wanted to take another nap, so she snuggled up with her Lotso bear and Brian's sweatshirt and passed out within seconds. I still can't believe I bought my child a bear that looks like he has been sitting in a mud puddle! And this, my friends, is how you know it was a GREAT DAY!

We had so much fun! It was such a great day, and now we can't wait to go back! Disney has a pretty awesome deal for Florida residents right now which is $99 for a 3 day pass, so I think we will be headed back there very soon...

Robby Wash Ball {Review & Giveaway}

2012-01-30T09:00:00.001-05:00

How many loads of laundry do you do per week? How often do you purchase laundry detergent? In my family of 4 I do roughly 6-8 loads of laundry per week. And I purchase detergent about every other month. With the continual rise of product prices, have you ever thought "that's money down the drain" after doing a load of laundry?

Well I have a wonderful new product that may just change your thinking! Oransi has launched in the U.S. an ultra high efficiency hypoallergenic laundry detergent ball called "Robby Wash." The Robby Wash ball retails for $32.95 and includes the following money saving benefits:

- 10 ounces of Robby Wash ball replaces 75 lbs. of traditional laundry detergent - environmentally friendly.
- One Robby Wash ball lasts up to 12 months. The ball itself will last 3 years.
- One Robby Wash ball will save more than $100+ over 120 washes
- One Robby Wash ball lasts one year. This includes refills and free stain stick.
- It is eco-friendly, hypoallergenic and safe - commonly used in Europe with baby laundry (as well as adults' laundry).
- Third party tested, proven and guaranteed to clean better than traditional powder laundry detergent.

Yes, you read that right! This little ball with replace 75 pounds of traditional laundry detergent which will save you more than $100! When you purchase a Robby Wash Ball for $32.95 you not only get the laundry ball, but it also includes 3 refill bags of macromolecules (or cleansing pellets) and a stain stick. You have the option of purchasing a blue Robby Wash for whites or a pink Robby Wash for darks, or you can purchase both! I've used my pink Robby Wash ball for both whites and darks without issue. I was able to use the Robby Wash roughly 8 times before noticing the pellets were shrinking any. I really love it and will continue to use my Robby Wash ball! My only complaint would be that I wish it had a stronger scent. It does leave your clothes smelling fresh, but the scent is very light.

The Robby Wash is easy to use, simply open the tab on the ball to refill with the macro molecule pellets when they are less than 75% full, throw it into the top load or front load washer with your laundry and close the door. That's it! So if you are looking for a simple solution to cut down on cost and find something environmentally friendly than this is it!

~*~Giveaway~*~

~*~Robby Wash Ball Set~*~

a Rafflecopter giveaway

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Mom Blog Society. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. All opinions are my own.

Day Out with Thomas: Mystery on the Rails Tour 2012

2012-01-29T09:26:00.000-05:00

ALL ABOARD DETECTIVES!

I wanted to let you know that I have been selected to be a “Mommy Reporter” for the Day Out with Thomas: Mystery on the Rails Tour 2012 event at the Florida Railroad Museum on March 17th.

Want to join me? Well take a look at the Day Out with Thomas Schedule and choose an event that you and your family might be interested in attending. I will be covering the event by tweeting from there and blogging about it after, posting photos and more! Thomas the Tank Engine will also share our breaking news reports through his Twitter feed-- http://twitter.com/trueblueengine.

Learn more about the event! Pulling out of the station for its 16th consecutive ride on the rails, the Day Out with Thomas: Mystery on the Rails Tour 2012 will visit more than 45 cities in the United States and Canada. Day Out With Thomas is the only place for families to take a ride with a 15-ton replica of everybody’s favorite No. 1 engine, Thomas the Tank Engine, and enjoy Thomas-themed activities at the Imagination Station, including stamps, temporary tattoos and hands-on arts and crafts. Each year the tour grows, traveling to new destinations, adding new activities and welcoming new visitors.

Rylie and Bryce are so excited about this event, and I am too! It isn't every day that you actually get to take a ride with Thomas the Train!

Hope to see you there!

~~Winners!!!~~ MrChewy.com And Zoobies

2012-01-29T09:11:00.000-05:00

Thank you to everyone who entered our recent giveaways. The winners are...

MrChewy.com $25 Gift Code

Zoobies Blanket Pet

Congratulations to the winners!

For more chances to win cool stuff, check out our current giveaways in the sidebar.

Weekend Win It - January 28-29 {Giveaway Linky}

2012-01-27T22:00:00.000-05:00

Welcome to Weekend Win It! This giveaway linky is a great way to spread the word about your giveaways, or find some great ones to enter! And remember...you don't need to be a blogger to enter these giveaways!

I have a few great giveaways going on right now!

Giveaway: Winchell Mountain Coffee
Ends: 1/30

Prize: Valentine's Day Coffee Lover's Gift Pack

Giveaway: Coca-Cola
Ends: 2/2

Prize: Polar Bear Gift Pack ARV $100!

Giveaway: Goosie Cards
Ends: 2/3

Prize: 1 Set of Signature Collection Goosie Cards (2 winners!)

Giveaway: Uniquely Me
Ends: 2/7

Prize: Custom Party Banner

Here are some great giveaways that I found this week...

Giveaway: Bera
Blog: Shibley Smiles
Ends: 2/22

Prize: $100 Visa

Giveaway: OttLite
Blog: Thanks, Mail Carrier
Ends: 2/13

Prize: OttLite Natural Daylight Desk Lamp

Giveaway: 4moms
Blog: Double Duty Mommy
Ends: 2/13

Prize: mamaRoo

Giveaway: Nostalgia Electrics
Blog: Makobi Scribe
Ends: 2/7

Prize: Retro Cotton Candy Maker

What are you waiting for? Head over and enter these great giveaways now! And if you are hosting a family friendly giveaway (or twenty), please link them up below! I would love to find some other great giveaways to enter! Please come back and let me know if you win a giveaway that you found at Weekend Win It.

Have a great weekend!

*Please enter giveaways in this format: Blog Name - Giveaway - End Date. Thanks!

We're Headed To See The Mouse!

2012-01-27T08:00:00.004-05:00

Happy Friday! I hope everyone had a fabulous week, and has a fun weekend planned. Up until yesterday afternoon we had zero plans for this weekend, and then out of the blue, my friend offered me tickets to Disney World. So we're headed to see Mickey and all of his friends on Saturday! I haven't told the kids yet and I probably won't until we get there. They are going to be beyond excited!

This week didn't start off near as awesome as it is ending, though. On Sunday night I came down with a nasty stomach bug. It came on suddenly, and other than feeling like I had been hit by a bus on Monday, it left just as quickly. Thank goodness! So far everyone in the house is OK, so I imagine I caught whatever Bryce had right before Rylie's birthday, and hopefully that is the end of the sickies in our house for a while.

The weather here has been absolutely beautiful this week. There is nothing like wearing short sleeved shirts and flip flops in the middle of "winter". It was in the 80s all week, and I loved it! We're supposed to be getting a "cold front" tomorrow, but our highs will still be in the 70s, so I'll take it. I love being a Floridian this time of the year.

Have a great weekend everyone!

1. Do you swim in the winter?

Um, not unless the pool is inside and is heated to a bath-water-like temperature. I barely swim in the summer time because the water always seems too cold.

2. Do you love or hate winter?

Before I had kids, I used to love it. It was an excuse to stay in and make some of my favorite comfort foods like chili and hot chocolate. That isn't the case these days, though. I love being outside with the kids, and I hate being cold.

But really? Our winters aren't REAL winters, so I don't really hate winter. I can wear jeans and boots for a month or two, and then I am happy to get back into my shorts and tanks.

3. Do you put makeup/actual clothes on when you know you're going to be home all day with just family?

If I know I'm not leaving the house, I don't bother with makeup. I may not even get out of my jammies. :-)

4. How old were you when you had your first alcoholic beverage?

I was 21. That's the law, right?

OK, mom, don't read this part...

I was 16. And stupid.

5. How many ill calls in a 12 month period do you think are acceptable?

I'm assuming this question is talking about how many times you call into work in a 12 month period. Well, when you have kids, I would say that I think 24 calls are perfectly acceptable, especially during that first year or two at daycare. There isn't much you can do about it. Lucky for me I have a very understanding boss.

Bright Starts Roll & Chase Bumble Bee And Cozy Cart Cover {Review}

2012-01-26T16:22:00.000-05:00

Bright Starts has been creating a fascinating world for babies since 1969. Their original and inventive thinking has led to a long list of products that have revolutionized the industry and made babyhood more fun for everyone. I'm going to share two of those products with you today.

The Roll & Chase Bumble Bee brings learning and fun to life with its unpredictable bumbling and catchy melodies that begin with the touch of a button. With two modes of play, toddlers also learn colors, shapes, and numbers! This toy is specific for children 6 month old to 36 months which makes for quite a long life span. The Roll & Chase Bumble Bee features 2 modes of play:

Chase and Play Mode-encourages baby to crawl by rolling and tumbling in a variety of different ways with the press of a button. The 3 light up buttons play 9 different melodies keeping baby engaged and entertained.

Learning Mode-Press one of the 3 buttons to learn colors, shapes, and numbers. This mode is certainly important for baby's ever growing mind, but a fun toy at the same time.

My baby boy is 11 months and prefers the Chase and Play Mode for now. He lights up when The Roll & Chase Bumble Bee begins to tumble and roll. He'll sit up and bop his head and dance to the melody when the bumble bee stops moving. It's never too early to teach your child about their world so I go back and forth between the two modes of play. This adorable bumble bee is certainly a treat for any child!

The next Bright Starts product I'd like to share with you today is the Comfort & Harmony Cozy Cart Cover. The cart cover is made of soft, padded fabrics for supreme comfort while protecting baby from germs in shopping carts or restaurant high chairs. It's age appropriate for children 6 months and up.

The Comfort & Harmony Cozy Cart Cover features 3 storage bags for housing essentials while on-the-go, Snap & Secure buckle for added safety, a separate pacifier holder to offer germ protection storage, a prop pillow with ultra soft fabric for baby's comfort and support and sewn in loops to attach baby's favorite toys. My favorite feature is the adorable tote bag (and pacifier holder mentioned above) that the cozy cart cover easily folds up and fits snug into. This feature makes it stand out from just your typical cart cover as it has the portability factor which is necessary for all Moms on the go. It's also machine washable which is another plus!

I love that Bright Starts offered a review opportunity for both baby and I. My son really enjoys chasing The Roll & Chase Bumble Bee around while I feel less anxious when taking him out and about because I know that he's protected from germs when using The Comfort & Harmony Cozy Cart Cover.

Disclosure: All opinions are my own. I received a Roll & Chase Bumble Bee & Cozy Cart Cover for the purpose of this review. No other compensation was received. A big Thank You to Bright Starts!

Wordless Wednesday: The Many Faces Of Bryce

2012-01-25T07:00:00.000-05:00

Custom Birthday Banners By Uniquely Me {Review & Giveaway}

2012-01-24T23:30:00.000-05:00

When it comes to birthday parties, I'm not much of a decorator. I'm just not good at that those details. Sure, I get the plates and napkins to match the "theme" of my party, but that is usually about it. I have my kids' parties at super fun locations where they are busy playing and having a good time, so I figure no one looks at the decorations anyway, right?

Well, there is one decoration that has been hanging up at my kids' parties that people DO notice. That decoration is a custom birthday banner from Uniquely Me Designs. My friends Tiffany and Dana started making these banners well over a year ago, and do such a great job. They can make banners to match just about any party theme you can come up with.

You can customize a "Happy Birthday" banner to match the theme of your party. They can even match a lot of commercial themes like Cars, Toy Story and My Little Pony. There are cupcakes, polka dots, sports images, and even Mickey Mouse. Also available are 12 month photo banners, which are perfect for a baby's first birthday.

The possibilities are endless! These banners aren't just for birthday parties, either. The fabulous ladies at Uniquely Me Designs can create a custom banner for your next baby shower, bridal shower, or christening.

If you're a regular reader here, then you have definitely seen these awesome birthday banners in the posts about my kids' birthdays. The first one that we had made was a Cars Birthday Banner for Bryce's 2nd Birthday.

Rylie's 4th Birthday party was decorated with a My Little Pony Birthday Banner. Even the party hosts at the gym were gushing over how awesome the banner was!

Each end had a My Little Pony image on it, and the letters were connected together with tulle. It was so frilly, and so perfect for Rylie!

I absolutely love these custom party banners, and I highly recommend Uniquely Me Designs for your next celebration! All banners are very reasonably priced between $18 and $28, and you can now also order smaller high chair banners for only $12. The quality is excellent, and well worth the price! You will not find anything like this at a party store!

~*~Giveaway~*~

~*~Custom Party Banner~*~

Winner's choice of birthday banner, other event banner, or 12 month photo banner.

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Disclosure: All opinions are my own. I received the banners mentioned in this post at no cost from Uniquely Me Designs, which had no bearing on this post. I just love their banners and wanted to tell you all about them and give you a chance to win one!

Finding Nemo 3D: Coming This Fall To Theaters

2012-01-24T15:00:00.002-05:00

So who is loving the fact that so many classic Disney movies are coming back to the big screen in 3D? I am! Several of my favorite Disney movies came out during my adult years, which meant that I watched most of them on TV when I was visiting my younger cousins. I'm so glad to get the opportunity to watch these on the big screen now with my kids, and the 3D effects make them even better!

We recently saw Beauty and the Beast in 3D, and it was awesome! I just learned that another one of my favorites is hitting the big screen this fall...

Academy Award®-winning Best Animated Feature “Finding Nemo” returns to the big screen for the first time ever in thrilling Disney Digital 3D™. In this stunning underwater adventure, with memorable characters, humor and heartfelt emotion, “Finding Nemo” follows the comedic and momentous journey of an overly protective clownfish named Marlin (voice by Albert Brooks) and his son Nemo (voice by Alexander Gould)––who become separated in the Great Barrier Reef when Nemo is unexpectedly taken far from his ocean home and dumped into a fish tank in a dentist’s office. Buoyed by the companionship of Dory (voice by Ellen DeGeneres), a friendly-but-forgetful Pacific regal blue tang, Marlin embarks on a dangerous trek and finds himself the unlikely hero of an epic effort to rescue his son––who hatches a few daring plans of his own to return safely home.

Finding Nemo 3D will hit theaters on September 14, 2012. Wow, that is a long wait! It will definitely be worth it though. I have a feeling this one is going to be great in 3D!

Make sure you Like Finding Nemo on Facebook to keep up with the latest news!

Rylie's 4th Birthday: The Presents

2012-01-24T08:00:00.000-05:00

I realize that Rylie's birthday was over a week ago, but you didn't really think I was done posting about it yet, did you? I have to tell you about my big mom fail with regards to the gifts. Well, it wasn't entirely my fault...

Ahhh the birthday presents! The best part of the birthday, right? Well, for Rylie, that hasn't been the case over the last couple of years. In fact, it usually took a few days to open all of her presents, because she just didn't seem to care. Perhaps 4 is the age, though, that kids really get into presents, because Rylie was definitely excited about her presents this year.

When we got home from her birthday party she immediately wanted to open her presents, so we got them all out of the car and brought them all out into the family room. I was lucky enough to get this picture before the madness ensued...

Now, I like for the gift opening to happen slowly and calmly so that I can write down who got her what in order to send out thoughtful thank you cards. Unfortunately, when the party hosts took her gifts out to the car, many of the cards fell off the packages, so I was already annoyed that I wasn't going to be able to properly thank everyone for each gift. Little did I know at that time I wouldn't be able to properly thank anyone!

The gift opening started relatively calm. She opened one present, and then two...

...and then that is when it got nuts. Once she took some presents out of a bag, she apparently realized how quickly she could get everything out of the other bags. She had the contents of each bag out before we could even grab the cards to see who they were from. She was so engrossed in her gift opening that she didn't even care that her brother was helping her.

She was like a little Tasmanian devil! I mean just look at her with the crazed look in her eyes!

By this time, my list was long gone. I gave up. There was no way I could keep up with her, and I decided that rather than stress myself out by trying, and ruin her fun, I just enjoyed watching her tear through all of her gifts. She was quite the happy little girl when it was all said and done.

So no, I really have no idea who got her what. And as much as I would like to send out personalized thank you cards and thank everyone for the thoughtful gifts, it just isn't going to happen. I did, however, order some super cute photo thank you cards today, so at least I will be sending something out, which is more than I did for Bryce's party. That's a different story for a different day, though.

I can't forget to show you her "big" present from Mama and Uncle Danny. She actually got this adorable little bicycle the night before her birthday.

I guess that is it for the birthday posts, and time to close out yet another chapter of Rylie's life. I can't wait to see what year 5 is going to bring!

The Amazing Mat {Review}

2012-01-23T12:00:00.001-05:00

I was recently introduced to a neat innovative product and just had to share it with our readers! The Amazing Mat is a multi-layered doormat made of thin, clear, eco-friendly sheets. It uses the same anti-bacterial adhesive as NASA to catch the dirt from your shoes and trap it on the mat – removing any germs, bacteria, mold, pollen, fungus from your shoes before they can be tracked into your home.

What a neat invention! I'm pretty ocd about cleaning and always make sure everyone has clean hands before and after meals and after playing outside or using the restroom, but I'd never thought about our feet! We track in so many germs through our shoes and we certainly don't have the time to mop them all away each day. I have an 11 month old son who's just began walking, but he's been crawling for months. After just one day of using The Amazing Mat I noticed just how much dirt and germs could have possibly been tracked all over my floors where my little one crawls. Yikes!!

Here is a great demonstration of how The Amazing Mat works:

Some of its versatile uses:
·  Place it at the door to your garage to prevent harmful chemicals from being tracked into your home
·  Place it at the entrance of the baby’s nursery to keep the room sanitary and your baby safe
·  Place it at the front door to reduce pollen for allergy sufferers
·  Place it at the front of a doggie door to remove dirt and bacteria from pet paws or next to a kitty litter box
·  It is even safe on bare feet

The Amazing Mat is offered in 6 different designs and retails for just $29.95! The frame is 25" X 31" and the refills are 24" X 30". The mats are actually quite large which helps with removing all the dirt from your shoes. I would love to see them offer the mat in a smaller version which would be perfect for in front of the doggie door or baby's nursery.

I absolutely love our mat and can't see our home without it now! It does have a sticky surface, but that's there to lift all of the gook from your shoes and feet. It's even okay for bare feet as you can see in the picture above baby boy just had to test it out! If you'd like to learn more about The Amazing Mat and where you can purchase it please check them out here. Right now they are offering a special coupon code for FREE shipping! If you decide to purchase their mat, be sure to use this code: SHIPNOW.

Disclosure: All opinions are my own. I received The Amazing Mat for the purpose of this review. No other compensation was received.

Weekend Win It - January 21-22 {Giveaway Linky}

2012-01-20T22:00:00.068-05:00

Giveaway: Mr.Chewy
Ends: 1/24

Prize: $25 Mr.Chewy Gift Code

Giveaway: Zoobies
Ends: 1/26

Prize: Zoobies Blanket Pet (Winner's Choice)

Giveaway: Winchell Mountain Coffee
Ends: 1/30

Prize: Valentine's Day Coffee Lover's Gift Pack

Giveaway: Coca-Cola
Ends: 2/2

Prize: Polar Bear Gift Pack ARV $100!

Giveaway: Goosie Cards
Ends: 2/3

Prize: 1 Set of Signature Collection Goosie Cards (2 winners!)

Here are some great giveaways that I found this week...

Giveaway: Lugz
Blog: Thanks, Mail Carrier
Ends: 2/9

Prize: A pair of Lugz Brigade Fold boots in your choice of color and size

Giveaway: Britax
Blog: Double Duty Mommy
Ends: 2/1

Prize: B-Ready Stroller AND B-Safe Infant Car Seat

Giveaway: Sony
Blog: Mom to Bed by 8
Ends: 2/1

Prize: Sony VAIO E Series 15.5″ Laptop

Giveaway: NuMe
Blog: Kate and Kaboodle
Ends: 1/27

Prize: NuMe Curling Wand

Giveaway: Sam's Club
Blog: A Nut in a Nutshell
Ends: 1/22

Prize: KitchenAid Professional HD Stand Mixer

Goosie Cards Personalized Flash Cards {Review & Giveaway}

2012-01-20T10:45:00.000-05:00

I am very pleased to share with our readers a new approach to your everyday flashcards! Goosie Cards are personalized flashcards that you create with your personal photos and text to teach your child about the world around them. Goosiecards.com turns your personal photos into flashcards so you can teach your child about the faces and places they know best…because they are all about you and your family. You can create personalized flashcards to teach, play or to help with special needs.

And it’s fun and easy to make with the easy-to-use “creativity shop” available through Walgreens Photo Center
1. Choose a collection
2. Select your photos
3. Design your flashcards

There are 2 flashcard collections you can create. Both flashcard collections feature one photo, 5 lines of text and they are safe, durable and big for little hands to hold (4 ¼” x 7 ½”).

Signature Collection- starting at $27.99 per 10 card set
Everyday Collection- starting at $19.99 per 10 card set

Jennifer Marchetti, the creator and founder of Goosie Cards offered a 10 card set of the Signature Collection for me to review. I can not begin to tell you how easy it was to complete the 3 simple steps for our personalized flashcards! I chose to upload some personal photos, but to also incorporate some of the free photos available on Goosiecards.com. I love that you can mix it up! I also thought it was a nice added touch to have the option of pre-punched holes so that I could easily string the cards together. The site is very user friendly and offers flashcard ideas and helpful teaching tips. Everything is right at your finger tips!

After a few short days I had the durable laminated flashcards in my hands to use with my baby boy. He loved seeing pictures of his Mommy, Daddy & Big Brother! It's a wonderful learning tool (and makes a great teething toy for baby's gums, per my lil guy). I like that he was able to hold them and play with them unlike other flashcards that can easily tear and crumple over time. One thing I would love to see Goosie Cards implement in the future is the option to utilize both sides of the laminate flashcard. I'm all about getting the best bang for my buck and I think this option would bring double the fun!

Goosie Cards has been recognized on many levels, including Creative Child Magazine 2008 Product of the Year, 5 stars at AblePlay, acknowledged as the market leader for custom flashcards on CNBC and numerous other national telelvision networks! They have also had a overwhelming response from teachers, parents and medical professionals in the autism community.

I would highly recommend Goosie Cards flashcards to any parent, grandparent or teacher!

~*~Giveaway~*~

~*~1 Set of Signature Collection Goosie Cards (2 winners!)~*~

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Disclosure: All opinions are my own. I received a Signature Collection set for the purpose of this review. No other compensation was received. A big Thank You to Goosie Cards for providing the giveaway prize.

A Quick Hello And Five Question Friday

2012-01-20T07:00:00.002-05:00

Hi all! Happy Friday! I'm working today, and I am sure looking forward to 5:00. I am most likely getting up early tomorrow and heading down to St. Pete for a girls' day (and night) with my bestie, while the kids hang with Mama and Brian stays home and enjoys the peace and quiet. I am in serious need of some new clothes, so my stylish friend is going to take me shopping.

As you might imagine, I am still behind on my "chores" from last weekend since the birthday extravaganza didn't leave much time for housework. I still have one more birthday post to do about the little Tasmanian devil that was tearing through the presents, and I actually have a few other issues on my mind that I want to write about. Hopefully I will be able to get into some writing next week.

For now, though, I will leave you with some little tidbits of information about me in Five Question Friday. Have a great weekend, my friends!

1. Where do you hide the reeeally good snacks?

We don't hide snacks in our house. There is no need to. The candy is out of the kids' reach, but other than that, everything else is pretty much fair game.

2. Do u keep your vehicle clean or am I the only one who has things falling out of their van?

Oh, things tend to fall out of my truck when doors are opened. However, right now it is fairly clean. We had it detailed over the Christmas holiday, and my kids haven't totally trashed it just yet. But before that? It hadn't been washed in probably a year. No lie.

3. Have you ever been to Vegas?

Yep! In fact, we own a timeshare there that we have never used.

Do you hear that? It is the sound of our money being flushed down the drain!

I won't say we were suckered into buying it, because at the time, we had great plans to go back every year. It's not the best vacation spot for pregnant chicks and/or kids, so we haven't been back in several years. Maybe someday...

4. Warm room light blankets or cold room warm snuggly blanket?

Cold room warm snuggly blanket.

5. What is the worst airplane/flying experience you've ever had?

This one is easy. It was definitely our flights to Hawaii back when I was a teenager. I really need to get my aunt to tell the story on video for you to really enjoy it, but I'll give you the highlights:

First, we got on the wrong plane. The flight attendant welcomed us on the flight to LaGuardia and my aunt thought she was joking and kept walking. It wasn't until we got to what we thought were our seats, which were of course, taken, that she compared tickets with the presumed seat thieves and found out that sure enough, we were headed to NY. By this time, the plane was full and we had to fight through the line of people in the aisle to get back off.

Did I mention that there were two adults, a teenager, a child and a baby that needed to get off this plane?

We ended up getting on the correct plane and headed west. I can't remember exactly which leg of the trip the next incident happened on, but my baby cousin decided to have a blowout in her diaper. Now that I am a parent, I don't really understand why this happened, but for some reason, my aunt changed her diaper on the tray tables. I'm sure there were several people that were not happy about that.

And if the stench of the diaper wasn't enough to wake everyone from their high-altitude slumbers, the guy having a heart attack in the middle of the plane was. All I remember is someone waking me up and asking me for my pillow. They must have had 100 pillows shoved under this guy's feet. I was only 14. It was scary, to say the least.

Coca-Cola's Arctic Home: A Safe Haven For Polar Bears {Giveaway}

2012-01-19T23:00:00.002-05:00

Last month I introduced you to Coca-Cola's Arctic Home Program, which is Coca-Cola's partnership with the World Wildlife Fund that was created to raise awareness and funds to help create a safe haven for the polar bear. Since polar bears are facing the loss of their habitat due to the sea ice melting at unprecedented rates, the Coca-Cola Company has developed the Arctic Home project to ensure the polar bear has a place to call home in the future.

Polar bears have been part of Coca-Cola tradition since 1922, representing icy cold refreshment and friends and family togetherness. But the polar bears need our help in the Arctic. Coca-Cola has made a commitment to helping the WWF and polar bear habitat preservation by donating an initial $2 million and matching donations through March—up to $1 million. To have Coca-Cola match your donation, simply text the code on specially-marked Arctic Home packages to 357357. You can also make donations online at ArcticHome.com. Each donation accompanied by a code from specially-marked packages will not only be matched, but a designated parcel of the virtual Arctic Home refuge will be donated in your name on the site.

The Arctic Home website is such a cool website to visit! Not only is there a ton of information available about polar bears, you can also track polar bears that have been tagged. When you click on a bear, you will find a summary about the bear, and then you can track them through the virtual refuge. I have to admit that I have spent entirely too much time stalking the polar bears this evening!

To help raise awareness to this great cause, you can now find limited edition red "Arctic Home" cans on store shelves!

Another way Coca-Cola is spreading the word about how you can help these beautiful creatures is by providing some fun prizes for a giveaway right here on this blog. And let me tell you, this is an awesome giveaway! We were sent one of the giveaway packages, and my kids were so excited about it that I wasn't even able to get a photo of everything together. Rylie snatched up the polar bear pillow and super soft red blanket. She quickly found out that the pillow turns into a polar bear friend!

Bryce had fun cuddling with the polar bear stuffed animal, especially since it matched the polar bears on his jammies!

Please take a few minutes to check out Coca-Cola's Arctic Home. Have some fun learning about the polar bears, and then see how you can help. Remember, Coca-Cola is matching donations, so every little bit counts!

~*~Giveaway~*~

~*~Polar Pack~*~

Includes Polar Bear Hat with attached paw mittens, Polar Bear Stuffed Animal, Polar Bear 3-D Puzzle, Polar Bear Shaped Pillow, Ice Cube Tray – Bear Shapes, Polar Bear Cookie Cutter and Red Throw Blanket. ARV $100!

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Disclosure: All opinions are my own. The prize was provided by Coca-Cola, but Coca-Cola is not a sponsor, administrator, or involved in any other way with this giveaway.

~~Winner!!!~~ Kidtoons Dino Dan

2012-01-19T22:27:00.001-05:00

Thank you to everyone who entered my January Kidtoons Giveaway! The winner of the Dino Dan Prize Pack is...

Congratulations Amanda!

For more chances to win cool stuff, check out my current giveaways in the sidebar.

Wordless Wednesday: It's My Party And I'll Cry If I Want To

2012-01-18T07:00:00.001-05:00

Winchell Mountain Coffee Introduces The Boynton Collection {Review & Giveaway}

2012-01-16T21:40:00.007-05:00

If you all read this blog regularly, then you know that I am a coffee fanatic. Trust me, this mommy NEEDS coffee! Between being a mom, a wife, an accountant and a blogger, I need that caffeine to fuel my long days and nights.

Winchell Mountain Coffee takes the phrase "Mommy Needs Coffee" very seriously. In fact, they take all of their coffee very seriously. Winchell Mountain Coffee is a small, family owned coffee roaster located in the peaceful rural town of Pine Plains, New York. Here are some quick facts as to why their coffee is truly something to be experienced:

They use beans from all around the world and will not accept a shipment until that harvest has been sampled repeatedly, both in its raw green form and in its roasted form.
With these carefully selected beans, they create exclusive blends like the more rare single origin coffees called yrgacheffe. Yrgacheffe is a region of Ethiopia and rumored to be where the first coffee bean came from.
They roast their coffee in the old old-world tradition, only utilizing heat and hands.
They are obsessed with quality and will throw entire roasts away if the beans are not sampled perfectly.
One-way goglio valve bags vacuum pack the beans so consumers are guaranteed the absolute freshness. Using this technology there is no air whatsoever entering the beans to spoil their integrity so the bags have a healthy shelf life of up to six months.

Just because owners Will and Allen take their coffee so seriously, it doesn't have to look serious. Winchell Mountain Coffee is pleased to introduce their exclusive Sandra Boynton Coffee Collection. The cartoonist's legendary characters are matched with 15 varieties of hand roasted coffees with names like "Overdrive Espresso", "Not a Morning Person Coffee", "Perfect Harmony Coffee" and one that is perfect for me on most nights - "All-Nighter Coffee".

Included in this collection is a limited edition Viennese roast "Valentine's Day Coffee". This coffee is an "Affectionate Blend", and is a great gift idea for the coffee fanatic.

We received a variety of coffee from The Boynton Collection to review - "Beach Blend", "Wide Awake", "Valentine's Day" and "Country Morning". Each vacuum packed bag had an adorable Sandra Boynton character on the front of it.

Since we only have one air-tight coffee container, we have only tried the Valentine's Day Coffee so far in order to keep the other bags fresh. It is delicious! It is a mild coffee with a very smooth taste. We have been drinking it every morning for about a week now, and I highly recommend it if you like a more mild coffee. I do tend to like bolder coffee, so I am looking forward to trying the other blends that we received.

So where can you find this delicious coffee? You can find it at select local retailers (most are in NY), or you can purchase it directly from Winchell Mountain Coffee's online store. The Boynton Collection retails for $10.95 for a 12 oz. Bag, which is about what you would expect to pay for any gourmet coffee. I definitely recommend giving it a try!

~*~Giveaway~*~

~*~Valentine's Day Coffee Lover's Gift Pack~*~

Includes a bag of the limited edition "Valentine's Day: An Affectionate Blend" coffee, a Sandra Boynton coffee mug and Sandra Boynton Mom's Family 2012 Desk Planner.

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Disclosure: All opinions are my own. I received the bags of coffee mentioned above at no cost for the purpose of this review. No other compensation was received. A big Thank You to Winchell Mountain Coffee for providing the giveaway prize!

Rylie's 4th Birthday: The Party

2012-01-16T07:00:00.008-05:00

Rylie had such a fabulous birthday party on Saturday! We had 39 adults, 33 kids and 2 babies in attendance, and everyone had a great time! It was a huge party, and I wouldn't have wanted it any other way. We have so many wonderful friends and family members, and it was awesome having so many people come out to celebrate Rylie's special day!

We held the party at the same place we had it last year - Double Down Athletics. This is such an awesome place to have a birthday party! It is a HUGE gym filled with bounce houses, trampolines, and all kinds of fun equipment for the kids to play on. The employees do all of the work while the kids (and even the parents) play. They set everything up, serve pizza and drinks, cut and serve the cake, and even carry everything out to your car at the end. The best part about it is that it is private, so only your party is in there.

I usually stress about throwing birthday parties, but I really didn't this time. I had everything ready to go the night before, and since the party wasn't until later in the afternoon, we weren't rushing around to get out the door. The only part I was stressed about was the cake, but it turned out absolutely amazing!

The cake was made by my friend's sister. Rylie can't have store-bought cakes because of her tree nut allergy, but she REALLY wanted a My Little Pony Cake. After mentioning this to my best friend, she volunteered our other friend's sister to make the cake. Laura is a cake decorator at Publix and does such awesome work, so she baked the cake at home, and then took it in to decorate it. The only reason I was a little nervous about it was because I did not see it until they showed up to the party with it. I had no control over it, and didn't even know what it was going to look like, so needless to say, I was just a little worried. There was no reason to be, though, because she did a great job!

OK, so on to the party...

Rylie ran in and started jumping away with Uncle Danny on the big trampoline track.

At the end of the track was a huge foam pit that the kids LOVED. There was a lot of kid tossing.

Bryce spent a lot of time in the foam pit, but always had a hard time getting out.

I even got on the trampoline track to have some fun with my brother. We used to have a trampoline in our back yard when we were kids, and we figured out how to jump right before the other person to make them really spring up high. Of course we had to have some "old school" fun!

Bryce was all over the place and we couldn't keep up with him. He played around on all of the different equipment.

Even the little ones had fun!

There was a yellow trampoline that was apparently so springy that adults had to sign a special waver if they wanted to jump on it.

There were several races down the trampoline track.

The littles even got in on the racing fun.

At one point I went over to get the tables set up, and it had already been done by the party hosts. They were even trying to hang up the birthday banner, but they didn't bring tape with them.

Check out this awesome birthday banner made by my friend Tiffany from Uniquely Me Designs! If you totally love this, come back later on this week for a GIVEAWAY!

I had a twin at the party! My friend Jen wore a similar shirt, and even my brother almost went up to her several times thinking she was me.

The rule was only one kid on the trampoline at a time. That rule was broken often.

Rylie did get her one-person-only jumping time, though. It took a few of us to get the kids to clear out for her just for a few seconds.

Most of the kids spent the hour and a half of free play on the trampoline and in the foam pit, so I have no pictures of the bounce houses. They had big slides and everything, but the kids loved that foam pit. At the end of play time, one of the party hosts told all the kids to get in the pit, and they had a few rounds of throwing the blocks up and screaming as loud as they could.

After all of that playing, the kids (and adults) were ready for some pizza.

After pizza, it was time for cake. Rylie LOVED her My Little Pony Cake!

We sang Happy Birthday and she blew out her candles. Unfortunately, she had a little helper next to her, and she wasn't very happy when he blew out the last candle. So we sang again, and she got to blow out all of her candles. Logan was just as excited as she was, so his mom held him close to her that second time.

All was right with the world again.

Rylie scarfed down her delicious cake and only managed to get frosting on her arm. Bryce, on the other hand, wasn't so neat with his.

While we were passing out goody bags and saying our goodbyes, our awesome party hosts loaded up the car.

I had been saying all night that I wanted to get a picture of Brian and I with Rylie, and at the last minute, we finally got one.

I had to get one last picture with the Birthday Girl!

Thank you so much to everyone who came out to celebrate Rylie's birthday! We had a great time, and I hope you all did too!

Happy 4th Birthday Rylie!

2012-01-14T08:00:00.000-05:00

Happy Birthday to our beautiful, smart, funny, strong-willed, independent ~~little~~ big girl!

The past year of your life has been a rough one for our family as a whole, but it has been filled with excitement watching you learn and grow. You have grown up so much in such a short time, and you have come into your own as a little person with your own thoughts, dreams and desires.

January/February 2011

You are such a beautiful girl! I look at you sometimes and honestly think you look like a doll with your soft, fair skin and bright blue eyes. It may very well be your doll-like appearance that causes people of all ages to be attracted to you. When you walk into a room, everyone notices.

March/April 2011

Unfortunately, this magnetic quality brings you some anxiety. You like your personal space to be just that, and you don’t like to be the center of attention. Unless it is my attention that you are the center of. You do much better with just one or two friends than in a large group, which is usually very overwhelming to you. People like you, though, and want to be around you, so hopefully this will be easier for you as you get older.

May/June 2011

When you were born, you immediately looked around the room like you were checking everyone out. You still do that, and you are always aware of what is going on. There is no chance of pulling something over on you. You are so smart in that way. We like to say you have “street smarts”. I believe you have “book smarts” too, but you don’t like to use them much. It is not easy to get you to sit down and pay attention and learn something, but once you do learn it, you know it. You are recognizing more and more letters as the weeks pass, and you are writing your name very well. You are always so proud when you learn something new, and you love to show us your accomplishments. We are very proud of you, and we make sure we let you know that on a regular basis.

July/August 2011

You have really tested us as parents this year, and I think you are starting to realize our limits and what we expect from you. You are learning how great life can be when you act right, which is much more fun than dealing with the consequences for bad behavior. You are generally a well-behaved child who respects authority and you don’t often question it, but you are encouraged to make your own decisions in situations that allow it.

September/October 2011

You have your own sense of style and we often find you in a pajama top with a skirt and leggings, none of which match. Your clothing choices often cause heated battles in the morning because you refuse to wear the clothes that I deem adorable. You only want to wear long sleeved dresses, or skirts with leggings or tights and a long sleeved shirt. This even applies on warm days. I sure hope your fashion sense changes before summer gets here!

November/December 2011

You can now do so much on your own that you couldn’t do a year ago. You dress yourself, brush your teeth, get food and drinks for you and Bryce, and go to the bathroom alone. We keep thinking that you don’t need us for much any longer, but you do. You still need hugs and kisses before bedtime. You still need someone to rescue you from the monsters in your dreams. You still need us to teach you about that big world out there. I hope you will always need us for something, because we will certainly always be there for you.

Happy Birthday, sweet girl! We love you with all of our hearts and we hope you have a wonderful birthday!

Love,
Mommy and Daddy

Weekend Win It - January 14-15 {Giveaway Linky}

2012-01-13T22:00:00.047-05:00

Giveaway: Kidtoons
Ends: 1/16

Prize: Dino Dan Prize Pack

Giveaway: Mr.Chewy
Ends: 1/24

Prize: $25 Mr.Chewy Gift Code

Giveaway: Zoobies
Ends: 1/26

Prize: Zoobies Blanket Pet (Winner's Choice)

Here are some great giveaways that I found this week...

Giveaway: I Don't Know How She Does It
Blog: Shibley Smiles
Ends: 1/15

Prize: Mom on the Go Kit (ARV $75)

Giveaway: Baby Bullet
Blog: Thanks, Mail Carrier
Ends: 1/30

Prize: The Original Baby Bullet, a Turbo Steamer and a Deluxe Cookbook (ARV $138)

Giveaway: Britax
Blog: Our Kids Mom
Ends: 2/6

Prize: Britax Frontier 85 SICT (ARV $339.99)

Giveaway: Rubbermaid
Blog: Three P's in a Pod
Ends: 1/21

Prize: Set of Bento storage containers (ARV $113.93)

Giveaway: Britax
Blog: Mama B
Ends: 1/25

Prize: Britax B Agile Stroller (ARV $249.99)

Blogiversary, Birthday And Five Question Friday

2012-01-13T07:00:00.005-05:00

That is a lot for one post, right? Well, there is a lot going on right now. First off, today is my 2nd Blogiversary! Woo hoo!

Two years ago I published my very first post on this blog, and boy what a ride it has been since then! What started out as just a place to share stories about my kids has turned into so much more. I have connected with so many wonderful people through this blog, and I have had several awesome opportunities because of those connections. A few months ago it was all getting to be too much and I thought I was going to have to give up, but instead I implemented some changes, and so far I am very pleased with the way things are going.

Thank you all so much for your support! I am still trying to get through all of the comments on a couple of my recent posts, but I want to take this opportunity to thank you all for your kind words, and let you know that it means so much to me that you all stop by to read and follow along with the craziness that is my life!

Speaking of craziness...

Tomorrow is Rylie's 4th birthday, and we have an awesome birthday ~~party~~ extravaganza planned for Saturday afternoon! This party has a guest list that is almost as big as the one for our wedding was, and I can't wait! I am looking forward to celebrating my big girl's birthday with all of our family and friends, and Rylie is super excited. It is going to be a great weekend!

Well, we hope it is.

I got a call from school yesterday while I was on my way there to pick the kids up. Bryce told his teacher his belly didn't feel good, and then a few minutes later he threw up. He ate a half of a waffle for dinner and at the time I wrote this post, he was in bed and hadn't had any more vomiting episodes. I sure hope it was some freak thing and that our house isn't the latest one to be hit with the nasty bug that seems to be going around. He missed Rylie's 2nd birthday party because of a stomach bug (that lasted 7 days!!!), her 3rd birthday party was postponed because she was sick, and he was actually sick at that party, so we certainly don't want any sickies surrounding her birthday this year. My fingers are crossed. This year is going to be better for us. I know it is.

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

1. What's the the last thing you bought for yourself?

Jeans. I bought some yesterday, in fact. I ran over to the mall during lunch time to exchange the boots I got for Rylie to wear to her birthday party, and as I was passing by Baby GAP, I noticed a sign in the window advertising 30% off of their jeans. Bryce loves wearing jeans so I decided to go grab him a couple pair. One of the GAP employees was so nice to mention to me that the adult jeans were also 30% off, so I ran to the other side of the store and grabbed a pair for me!

2. What is your favourite meal on a cold winter day?

Chili! With brown rice underneath and sharp cheddar cheese and sour cream on top. YUM!

3. Have you started looking at swimsuits for this year, and do you buy a new one every year?

No and no. Last summer was the first summer I actually wanted to be in a bathing suit, so I did buy a couple before we went on our cruise. I will most likely just wear those two this summer, since I only wore one of them once, and didn't even get it wet.

4. If you could be any candy what would you be and why?

Almond Joy. Sometimes you feel like a nut.

5. What are you most passionate about?

My family. That was an easy one.

Zoobies Blanket Pets {Review & Giveaway}

2012-01-12T11:00:00.030-05:00

When Christmas rolled around, my 3 year old son could not wait to begin circling all the items he wanted in the catalogs that showed up in our mailbox. Mostly he wanted superhero "anything", but on several occasions he mentioned he wanted a blanket pet. His list kept growing and growing as commercials played in between his favorite cartoons and I was constantly being dragged to the tv to see what item he wanted next. I thought, is this list ever going to end?!

The week of Christmas a wonderful opportunity fell into my lap. Zoobies Blanket Pets had reached out with a review opportunity. I jumped at the chance! I called my son over and asked which pet was his favorite from the huge selection of pets. He chose Zulu the Zebra. I was not surprised one bit! Although we live minutes from all the major theme parks in Orlando, my sons favorite park is not "the land of the mouse". He loves Sea World and Busch Gardens because of the animals. He's all about the safari rides and petting zoos those parks have to offer.

When Zulu the Zebra arrived at our door, my lil man could not wait to meet his new pal! As we began to check it out, I couldn't help but notice how well made it was. He was super soft including his microbead stuffed head for ultimate squishability! Zulu had two velcro tabs under his belly to keep him in his animal shape. Once we released those two tabs, he became a plush pillow. He also features a large super-soft coral fleece blanket (which makes a great cape per my lil guy) inside the zippered pouch that matches his striped body. This large machine washable blanket measures 44" x 34"!

Not only does Zoobies carry Blanket Pets, they also have Slumber Pets which are oversized plush toys with a built-in pillow and sleeping bag, perfect for sleepovers! They also carry Storytime Pals which are special Zoobies editions of your child's favorite storybook characters, like Olivia, Curious George, Clifford and more! They even have a baby line called Blankie Babies which are super-soft pint-size friends with a fleece blanket and satin comfort corner. This is a perfect baby shower gift!

Their prices are quite reasonable considering the great quality and additional features all the Zoobies Pets have to offer. I certainly recommend checking them out!

~*~Giveaway~*~

~*~Zoobies Blanket Pet~*~

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Disclosure: All opinions are my own. I received a Zoobies Blanket Pet for the purpose of this review. No other compensation was received. A big Thank You to Zoobies for providing the giveaway prize!

Wordless Wednesday: Future Veterinarian

2012-01-11T07:00:00.006-05:00

The Life of Rylie...and Bryce too!

Another Fun Day At The Happiest Place On Earth

Robby Wash Ball {Review & Giveaway}

Day Out with Thomas: Mystery on the Rails Tour 2012

~*~Winners!!!~*~ MrChewy.com And Zoobies

Weekend Win It - January 28-29 {Giveaway Linky}

We're Headed To See The Mouse!

Bright Starts Roll & Chase Bumble Bee And Cozy Cart Cover {Review}

Wordless Wednesday: The Many Faces Of Bryce

Custom Birthday Banners By Uniquely Me {Review & Giveaway}

Finding Nemo 3D: Coming This Fall To Theaters

Rylie's 4th Birthday: The Presents

The Amazing Mat {Review}

Weekend Win It - January 21-22 {Giveaway Linky}

Goosie Cards Personalized Flash Cards {Review & Giveaway}

A Quick Hello And Five Question Friday

Coca-Cola's Arctic Home: A Safe Haven For Polar Bears {Giveaway}

~*~Winner!!!~*~ Kidtoons Dino Dan

Wordless Wednesday: It's My Party And I'll Cry If I Want To

Winchell Mountain Coffee Introduces The Boynton Collection {Review & Giveaway}

Rylie's 4th Birthday: The Party

Happy 4th Birthday Rylie!

Weekend Win It - January 14-15 {Giveaway Linky}

Blogiversary, Birthday And Five Question Friday

Zoobies Blanket Pets {Review & Giveaway}

Wordless Wednesday: Future Veterinarian

~~Winners!!!~~ MrChewy.com And Zoobies

~~Winner!!!~~ Kidtoons Dino Dan