Posted on May 12, 2009 under Digital |
As the mother of a son with behavior issues, I know how frustrating being a parent can be at times. When you can’t seem to make your child listen no matter what you try. That’s why I was so absolutely thrilled to be reviewing “Get Parenting Help Now” designed by Parenting coach Toni Schutta.
On the home page of their site (no digging to find the products!) you’ll find 17 different audio “classes” avaiable for instant ordering and listening. Just about every major parenting issue you can think of is here, from how to stop tantrums to handling emotional problems. These audio lessons aren’t just for smaller children either, but older kids and teens as well.
For this review it was my pleasure to listen to “Get Your Child to Listen the FIRST time!”. There was no reading and no waiting for the product to arrive, which is a huge plus to any busy parent needing help right this minute. I was able to listen to the 60 minute audio while doing other chores, making notes as needed.
The tips Toni gives are fantastic, and has helped our family in ways I can’t even begin to describe. Fighting a difficult school with a difficult child has been an extra issue for me, but the steps in this class reinforced my thoughts that what we do at home is going to make the difference. I’ve learned new techniques for handling certain situations, and now feel like I’m not alone in my struggles as a parent.
Details on these wonderful classes can be found at:
http://www.getparentinghelpnow.com/
Posted on Apr 22, 2009 under Babies & Kids |
If you are a big fan of the Amazing Race games, you’ll love the birthday party and group activity versions for ages 10-16 from Chase Games.
It was our pleasure to review two of the “legs” they offer - the “Home Leg” and the “Library Leg Jr”, which is designed for younger players. The packet arrived with detailed information including “Read This First” pages that outline how the games work if you are not familiar with it (like we weren’t) and how to make the most out of whichever “leg” you have purchased.
Immediately I noticed how easy it would be to play this at home with just my kids and a few friends, since the games can be played with as little as two teams, even though they can be played with up to 10.
Another feature of this version I noticed is each “leg” is designed to be played alone OR with other legs. At the time of this review, there were currently 5 different legs offered - Home, Mall, Pool, Park, and Library.
To start you’ll need to designate the host. A checklist comes with each leg so the host may set up the event properly. We started with the Home Leg, of course, since the review began at home. It is recommended you do start with this leg, especially if you group activity or party is starting there. This particular leg is easy to set up, since you don’t have to visit anywhere ahead of time.
Next was the Library leg, which does need to be set up ahead of time. This works perfect in a small town where librarians are more than happy to host events such as this. It also gives kids a chance to see some books they might not see otherwise.
Overall this is a fantastic activity to be used at a party, or whenever you want to spend time with your family. Of course it will work best in a household with multiple children, although parents can join in as well if need be or you can grab a few neighborhood friends.
More information and details on additional “legs” to add can be found at:
Chase-games.com
Highly Recommended!
Posted on Apr 21, 2009 under Gifts |
If you are looking for that extra special touch to any special gift, Moonlight Creations may be what you are looking for.
Ellen LaFleche-Christian, owner of Moonlight Creations, was great to work with. Her shipping times are fantastic, I was very impressed with this. The package came in a padded envelop and the gift tag was in perfect condition.
The tag I requested was specifically for Mother’s Day. the 3″x4″ gift tag is a light green, with an elegant “Happy Mother’s Day” printed at the top. Just below that is a handmade butterfly carefully attached to the tag. A yellow ribbon is also attached so the tag can be added to any gift.
Many other types of products are offered at Moonlight Creations, including personalized embellished note cards, jewelry, baby gifts, and much more.
This site is highly recommended by Mom’s Market for special personalized gifts and accessories! For details, visit:
Moonlight Creations Jewelry & Gifts
http://moonlight-creations-jewelry.com
Moonlight Creations Jewelry & Gifts offers unique handmade gifts for every occasion. We offer stitcheries, bath & body, jewelry, notecards & more.
Posted on Mar 17, 2009 under Digital |
Month of Meals eBook
As mothers we want our kids to eat healthy, right? Not only that, but we want to make sure our budgets stay in check, and that we aren’t spending too much on cooking for the family. Obviously eating out isn’t saving much, and it’s much more cost effective to eat at home.
This ebook - A Month of Meals by Jamie Ussher - takes you through all the details of not only eating better, but saving tons of money while you do it. Within the pages you’ll find delicious meal plans, details on nutrition and shopping smart, plus loads to print off and keep handy in your kitchen.
Don’t be fool though, this is not just a random collection of recipes. This is a well researched, well written ebook geared towards healthy, cost effective meals for your family. I was absolutely floored with the amount of information packed into the pages!
To make this ebook better, the price is very reasonable and geared towards those wanting to truly save money. You’ll find this worth much more than the asking price of $6.95.
Pick up your copy at:
http://www.amonthofmeals.com/amomblog.html
Posted on Feb 02, 2009 under Foods |
Looking for a tasty treat or a special gift for Valentine’s Day? Then Mommies Fudge and Creative Candies should be your first stop!
This delicious website features some special handmade goods including fudge, chocolate dipped items, special candies, party favors, and a whole lot more. We had the pleasure of sampling their chocolate dipped pretzels and flavored chocolate roses (part of the Creative Candies line).
The rose was wrapped to protect the loving care put into this product. The rose and leaves were each a different color, fixed perfectly on a stick for easy munching. These are available in bundles of 12, 25, 50, or 100 (all with freebies), and are reasonably priced at less than $1 each. Yum!
Our sample of the chocolate covered pretzels were equally delicious, and are available in packages of 4oz, 8oz, 12oz, or 16oz. Perfect for a chocolate lover!
If you are craving some fudge but don’t know where to start, the sample packs include 6 different samples you choose. This is a wonderful option if you can’t decide on your favorite fudge.
For details on all the tasty products Mommies Fudge and Creative Candies has to offer, please visit:
http://mommiesfudgeandcreativecandies.synthasite.com
Posted on Jan 26, 2009 under Babies & Kids |
Today it was my pleasure to review the Kufi Cap from Posh N Pretty Boutique. It arrived in a padded bag, folded in half and sealed in it’s own bag so as not to be damaged by rough postal workers. I was pretty excited, as was my 6yr old daughter, since she loves accessories of any kind.
Not quite sure what a Kufi cap is? Basically it’s a crochet beanie cap, although it’s design, material, and texture take on more of a knitted appearance to me. We received the pink one, which happens to be one of my daughter’s favorite colors. (What little girl doesn’t like pink?)
The detail on this cap was beautiful, and I can see this being worn with quite a few different outfits. From casual to dressy, it works for any occasion. I believe it also makes a perfect spring or fall cap, just as the temperature hits the range too warm for a stocking hat but too cold for nothing. Being in the Midwest, we can appreciate the need to have something on our children’s heads on days such as those.
For older children who think stocking caps are not in style, the Kufi Cap makes a nice stylish alternative. This is perfect for Jr. High children walking home from school on cold days.
The Kufi Cap is reasonably priced and comes in a variety of different colors in one size. It’s small enough to place on younger ones, yet stretches for bigger kids. You can take a look at their selection here. In addition to the regular style, these are also sold with ribbon and bows for extra decoration. This makes it extra cute for the little ones!
If you need additional accessories, Posh N Pretty Boutique has a wide selection of handmade goods such as bows, headbands, ribbons, and even jewelry. You’ll have no problems finding perfect gifts for your special little girls!
Overall, Mom’s Market highly recommends this product (and site) for children of all ages!
Posted on Apr 21, 2008 under Babies & Kids |
What parent doesn’t want to keep their kids safe? We never want to think about our kids lost, hurt or worse. But when something does happen, you can be ready. Companies like MyPreciousKid.com who’s main goal is protecting our kids have complete kits like the Child Safety Pack to help keep your kids safe.
Included is quite a few different items designed to keep your kids safe. This includes DNA/Fingerprint Kit (with ink), wallet card, car seat card & velcro, medical release card, luggage tag card, vinyl ID bracelet, shoe ID stickers, and 4 self seal pouches. All of it is very easy to understand what information to include on each item, making it super easy for parents. Details of several of the items is as follows:
The medical release card has to be one of my favorite items, since you never know when something will happen while you are not with them. These cards are great for grandma or day care providers to have just in case. Ours will be given to grandma since she is our main care giver when mom has appointments.
The shoe ID tags are specially designed for younger ones who haven’t yet learned their phone numbers or mom’s cell phone. Kids can get away from you very easily when in a crowd sometimes, which can be a terrifying experience. Even my 5 year old can benefit from this, as she likes to wander and doesn’t know our phone number just yet. Put these inside their shoes so you can be contacted immediately if they get lost.
Child ID cards need to be filled out with all information including a photo ID. In case they get lost, you can give this card and all the information on your child can be immediately given. It also features automatic medical treatment release. This is to be kept in your purse at all times. Self laminating.
The DNA and fingerprint kit was probably my daughter’s favorite. She thought it was pretty fun putting her finger prints on the paper. We never want to think about our child being missing, but if it should ever happen this will help find them that much faster. Very easy instructions on how to collect DNA samples and all kinds of information to put in this handy card.
Luggage Tags are perfect for trips, or can go on things such as back packs, diaper bags, strollers, car seats, etc. The car seat ID tag is also designed for the car seat (of course), and is used to allow immediate medical treatment in case of a car accident and you are unable to speak. It also give extra contact information for other family members.
All in all this is a very complete kit that’s easy to understand and fill out. It took very little time for us to get all of it completed, but it makes me feel a whole lot better knowing my kids are safer.
Posted on Apr 15, 2008 under Bath & Body |
In this house there’s always some type of lip gloss or lip balm. To me it’s like lip stick - I must have it on at all times! My son also gets terrible dry lips and mouth in the winter, so we always have some on hand for him as well. The two samples we received from Loose Lips was absolutely perfect for both of us.
I usually don’t use lip gloss, but I absolutely fell in love with the Hint of Mint Lip Gloss (in mint sugar plum). I’ve never had a lip gloss before in mint, but WOW! This was excellent! I loved the fact it looks like a natural lip stick - meaning you know it’s there and it looks great, but you can’t tell you are wearing it. (See all their products for lips here: http://www.looselipsny.com/Products_lips.html)
My son immediately latched on to the Lip Balm Ball SPF 20 in vanilla scent. It doesn’t look too “girl-ish”, and he loved the scent. I tried a bit of it before he stashed it in his room, and it had a nice taste to it as well (I tasted it purely by accident!).
Loose Lips New York offers more than just lip gloss and lip balm. You’ll also find bath and body products, skin care, mineral make up, and much more. Mom’s Market readers can take 10% off their next purchase by using the code market10.
Visit:
http://www.looselipsny.com/
Posted on Apr 10, 2008 under Babies & Kids |
MyPreciousKid.com, which features safety products for children, has a wonderful safety game called the Guardians. The game is geared towards ages 4-10, and is focused on a fun way to teach kids about safety.
Since my kids are 5 and 7, this game was specifically directed towards them. It was very easy for them to understand the rules of the game, so we got started right away. I thought the was an important feature, since the focus should be on the actual game and not just trying to learn how to play.
Both kids picked out the character they wanted to be from 4 different ones (two boys and two girls). My daughter wanted to be “Angel” since she liked the name, and my son just wanted to be “the red guy” since he likes that color. The other boy was blue, so that probably would have been acceptable as well.
There were 4 decks of cards, each with safety questions and answers. Also included were several blank cards for us to write our own safety questions on. Since this was our first time playing, we set those aside for the time being. But in the future, we will probably write down a few safety rules of our own.
The object of the game is to safely get your character from school to home by correctly answering the questions. Depending on what color space you land determines which deck you draw the question from. My son was the first to roll and moved ahead a few spaces. He correctly answered the question, and moved ahead 2 more spaces.
While I’ve tried my best to teach my kids important safety rules, this game made me realize there is still things they needed to learn. For example, there were a few questions my daughter did not get right, but she learned from the game anyway.
I was very excited to get the chance to review this, and my kids were very excited when the game arrived. We had to play it immediately, and they had a blast. This is an excellent way to teach kids important safety rules while spending quality family time playing a game.
The Guardians is endorsed by the National Parenting Center and is the recipient of their “Seal of Approval”. Details and ordering information about this wonderful safety awareness game can be found at:
http://www.mypreciouskid.com/safety-game.html
Posted on Apr 04, 2008 under Skin Care & Make Up |
Mineral Make Up Review - Foundation & Eye Shadow
I’m a sucker for mineral make up. Once you try this natural form of make up, you never want to go back to anything else. This is why I was so excited to try out mineral make up from Loose Lips New York.
We received in a nice package several different samples of their beauty products. Included was Mineral Foundation in “light”, Mineral Eye Shadow in “beach” and Ultimate Eye Shimmer in “buff”. Mineral foundation needs to be used with a fluffy brush, which of course I already had.
I absolutely loved the foundation! It blended well and gave the appearance of not wearing make up at all. I was slightly concerned the color would be right (don’t we all when trying new foundation?), but I did tell her my normal color is a shade of “Ivory”. The “Light” she sent turned out be perfect!
(See foundations: http://www.looselipsny.com/Products_foundation.html)
The mineral eye shadow and eye shimmer were also wonderful, and in the colors I normally wear (a natural brown color that’s not too dark and not too light). They gave that natural look as well, and you couldn’t tell I was wearing make up unless you looked close. Which of course is what we all strive for - natural beauty!
(See eye products: http://www.looselipsny.com/Products_eyes.html)
You can find many different beauty products at Loose Lips New York, including bath and body, products for your lips, and more. Mom’s Market readers can take 10% off their next purchase by using the code market10 at checkout.
Visit:
http://www.looselipsny.com/
