Super Cool Savy Toddler & Her RuffleButts Fedora! #RBAmbassador #RuffleButts

*Disclosure: I was sent the product(s) featured in this post in exchange for this review. The opinions are 100% my own.

When you have a little boy, it's so easy to find hats that look cute and fit.  But, when it comes to girls, it seems that, outside of winter and sunhat styles, stylish and fun hats can be hard to come by.  I was really excited when we received in the RuffleButts CeCe Fedora! 

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The fedora is really cute and perfect for those fun days out in the sun!

Real Kids Sunglasses Review and #Giveaway: Safe, Effective, Durable & the Perfect Summer Accessory!

*Disclosure: I was sent the product(s) featured in this post in exchange for this review. The opinions are 100% my own.

A little under a year ago, I provided you with a review of the Real Kids Shades and I am thrilled to be sharing them with you again! As you know, protecting baby and kids' eyes is very important.  But, what is always a pain is finding sunglasses that are durable, effective and they will actually keep on their face. 

Real Kids Shades recently revealed new sunglasses for 2014.  The new ones feature more of the durability, style, and effectiveness we have come to love from their products. We received the following for review:
These arrived just as the weather was starting to get sunny and warmer after a long winter, which was perfect.  For many years, Real Kids Shades are the only ones that my kids prefer to wear.  Just as with those pairs, we had the same experience with all of these.

ISIS Wallet Smartphone App - Leave your wallet at home! #Sponsored #MC #PaySmarter

source: www.facebook.com/paywithisis
*Disclosure: I participated in an Influencer Activation Program on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Isis Wallet. I received a promotional item to facilitate my review.I participated in an Influencer Activation Program on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Isis Wallet. I received a promotional item to facilitate my review.
It's so funny to think back 10 years ago. To a time when a cell phone was just that, a phone.  Maybe there were a few that took pictures and you could play a few games on. And even fewer that accessed your e-mail.  Today, it's just the opposite.  Finding a phone that isn't "smart" is nearly impossible! So, why not fully embrace the freedom and "intelligence" of this new technology and allow it to further alleviate your need for a shopping essential - your credit/debit card.  That's right, you read that correctly.  With the Isis Wallet app, you can leave your favorite credit/debit card at home and shop with only your smartphone!

How it works (source: www.paywithisis.com)

Download the free Isis Wallet app: https://www.paywithisis.com/

FarFaria - Children's Book App for iPad & Android Review and #Giveaway

*Disclosure: I was sent the product(s) featured in this post in exchange for this review. The opinions are 100% my own.

As you likely know, there are a million apps available for your smartphone and tablet these days.  And when it comes to kids apps, I feel like a lot of them are completely useless or they aren't what they claim to be, so I love when I come across an app that is exactly what it says it is and much more! Introducing FarFaria! It's a children's book app that helps you have storytime anywhere! In the car, on your couch, at grandma's, etc.
In our house, reading is something that takes place constantly throughout the days.  The kids love their books and we love to read them with them.  Our kids also LOVE our iPads and so combining their love of reading with their love for technology just makes perfect sense! Yes, I know, I still love the hard copy books, but let's face it.  It's not exactly easy to lug them all around.  FarFaria is great because there is a huge library of stories so your favorites are always available to you with the click of a button.


Mom Fear: Drowning

It's summer time and my favorite time of the year! After a very long 6 months of winter, the 80 degree temperatures feel wonderful.  The summer is full of my favorite activities, including festivals, visits to the zoo, lots of playing outside, and swimming.  


To the average mom, all of those activities sound like loads of summer fun, but to me the last one gives me tons of anxiety. Like, overwhelming "My kids are going to drown the moment I let them near a body of water" anxiety. As you know, we have 3 kids under five years old and I admit since we live in a place where swimming season only lasts 3 months maximum, I haven't been diligent about getting the kids swimming lessons.  Their grandparents have a pool and every summer they spend quite a few weekend days in it where we work on teaching them to swim, but professional lessons haven't been on the agenda.  The pool is really secure with a locked fence around it and we have a rule that there must be more adults than kids supervising the pool at all times.  However, it just seems that drowning is a Mom Fear I can't seem to shake. Just today I read multiple stories of kids the same age as mine who died from drowning in the past few weeks.  These were kids who were perfectly fine one moment in a pool and then drowning the next. And in the faces of these children, I saw my own.  I imagined how it must feel to be that grieving parent and my anxiety hit an all-time high.

In reflection of my fear, I think it's my mommy gut telling me it's time to get my kids professional swimming lessons and teach them how to safely swim and float in water.  I'm not looking to lose this fear altogether as I know it's a realistic fear to have, but maybe this step will help alleviate it a little bit. Just enough to help me not have a panic attack at the mere thought of my kids being near a body of water.  I know this decision is definitely something that will benefit our family for a lifetime.

Now that I've confessed one of my Mom Fears, let me know one of yours below. As they say "It takes a village" and I would love to provide you with support as well! 


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Traveling with Toddler #Giveaway featuring Little Tikes & Diono!

It's summertime! Schools out, the heat is in, and the family vacations are about to commence! 

Will you be traveling with a toddler this summer? Will you be taking a road trip? 


Welcome to the Traveling With Toddler Two Day Road Trip Event! 
Hosted by Mommys Craft Obsession and Sponsored By Diono and Little Tikes!

New Release! Available June 17th: The Lego Movie on Blu-Ray #Giveaway! #sponsored



*This giveaway is sponsored by Warner Bros. Home Entertainment. I was not compensated in any way to write this post/giveaway.

A few months ago, Savy Daddy and I took Savy Preschooler to see this movie and it was really awesome! Admittedly, we may have loved it even more than our son did! I am so excited that the day of it's release has finally arrived.

Learn about the cool new Lego Movie app below and enter my giveaway to win a Blu-Ray copy of the movie!

The Lego Movie App:

• Move your mouse across the GIFs to control the action and play "EVERYTHING IS AWESOME" at the same time to really get crazy with it!
• Press the "record" button and make a mini 6 second LEGO GIF video that can be shared to Twitter and Facebook. Videos instantly get posted to YouTube for everybody to enjoy!
YouTube Channel:
http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSrJ1F17ad1WYmL95B7of1Q

Check out my video and have fun making your own below!

Giveaway Winners!

Rockin' Green Laundry Soap: Lara C. 

Cookie's Kids: Jessica A. 

Novica: Karin S.

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Press Release: NEW PBS KIDS DANIEL TIGER’S NEIGHBORHOOD DVD “DANIEL TRIES SOMETHING NEW” - Available on DVD July 15th


source: PBS Kids
NEW PBS KIDS DANIEL TIGER’S NEIGHBORHOOD DVD, “DANIEL TRIES SOMETHING NEW,”
FEATURES EIGHT GRR-IFIC TALES

Available on DVD from PBS Distribution July 15th
  
DVD Special Features Include Bonus Live-Action Music Videos!

PBS KIDS’ Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Helps Children Develop the
Key Social-emotional Skills Necessary for School and Life

Arlington, Va. – June 5, 2014 – PBS Distribution announced today it will be releasing eight stories from PBS KIDS’ popular DANIEL TIGER’S NEIGHBORHOOD series on the new DVD “DANIEL TRIES SOMETHING NEW.” Filled with new experiences such as a trip to a restaurant and the first day of school, this new DVD features engaging tales that are fun-filled and educational.

The first TV series inspired by the iconic, award-winning MISTER ROGERS’ NEIGHBORHOOD, DANIEL TIGER’S NEIGHBORHOOD, from The Fred Rogers Company, stars 4-year-old Daniel Tiger, son of the original program’s Daniel Striped Tiger, who invites young viewers into his world, giving them a kid’s-eye view of his life. As they closely follow and share Daniel’s everyday adventures, preschoolers ages 2-4 and their families learn the fun and practical strategies and skills necessary for growing and learning. One of the key ingredients that sets the series apart is its groundbreaking use of catchy, musical strategies that reinforce each theme and that preschoolers and parents will both sing – and use – together in their daily lives. DANIEL TIGER’S NEIGHBORHOOD, which debuted on PBS KIDS in September 2012, airs Monday-Friday (check local listings).  

Nutribullet Smoothie Maker & Kitchen Appliance #Giveaway!

Welcome to the NutriBullet Giveaway 
hosted by We're Parents!? 

It's summer and nothing says warm weather like an amazing fresh smoothie! But..we all know how awful it is to have to lug out a giant blender and then clean it up afterwards. Check out the awesome NutriBullet kitchen gadget that allows you to make fresh smoothies in a fraction of the time and energy!




Many people want to eat better and start a healthier lifestyle, but they also need convenience.  It's much easier to go through the drive-thru than to stop in at a restaurant or ultimately cook your own food at home.  The ultimate start to a better lifestyle is to make your own food, for both you and your children. NutriBullet allows you to have convenience, with power performance, and ease of use, all at your fingertips for a better life. 

CVS MinuteClinic Offering $39 Physicals! Perfect for Summer Camp! #HealthyCampers

source: www.minuteclinic.com
*Disclosure:I have received promotional consideration from MinuteClinic to write this post. 

I don't know about you, but for us it was a very long winter.  We are so thankful spring has arrived and summer isn't far behind.  As a kid, summer was my favorite time of year. No school and plenty of time to have fun with my friends. One of my favorite parts about summer was the summer camps I attended! Summer camps were so much fun and I am still friends with many of the wonderful kids I met at them.
Since I attended sports camps, many of them required physicals and in my very small hometown back in West Virginia, there was only one clinic close by we could get them at.  I know in our area, Chicagoland, most any type of camp now requires a recent physical.  Unfortunately, most insurance carriers only cover one a year, so usually parents are paying out of pocket for these physicals and it can be difficult to get an immediate appointment with your pediatrician.  Not only are these physicals a requirement, but it's really important to be sure that your kids bodies are in good shape for camp and being away from home for an extended period.
With that in mind, I want to share with you that MinuteClinic is offering camp and sports physicals at the low rate of $39 for a limited time. That's a savings of $20! MinuteClinic is definitely worth checking out. They offer a convenient, low-cost solution for your urgent (non-emergency) healthcare needs. Such services, include diagnosing minor infections such as strep throat, camp/sport physicals, flu shots and much more! Around here there are tons of neighborhood CVS locations with a MinuteClinic inside. To find one in your area, visit the MinuteClinic site.
Even if your children aren't going away to camp this summer, I recommend you still check out and take advantage of their discounted sports/camp physicals for any need they have for the upcoming school year. No appointment is necessary and they are available evenings, weekdays, and weekends for your convenience. You can learn more about this on the MinuteClinic Sports Physicals page.

Also be sure to follow them on Twitter and Facebook to stay up to date on everything going on!


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Giveaway Winners!

Zipadee-Zip Baby Sleepsack: Amanda H.

Smoothie King Giftcards: Rhonda A., Jlin M., Les J., Amanda W., Sarah V.

Mum-Mum Snacks: James B.

Daddy & Company Daddy Duck Prize Pack: Melanie M.

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Baby J Padded Playmat: The Perfect Place for Baby to Play! #Review

source: www.babyj.com
*Disclosure: I was sent the product(s) featured in this post in exchange for this review. The opinions are 100% my own.

In our house, it can sometimes be tough to find a nice soft, clean spot to put down Savy Baby to play.  Often, her older siblings leave toys and crumbs everywhere.  Over the years I have always tried to find a play mat that I could roll up when not in use and bring with me when we visit friends/family.

I was asked to review the Baby J Padded Baby Play Mat.