K’NEX Wild Whiplash Roller Coaster Building Set Fun + Tips and Tricks

November 17, 2016 by Jenni 627 Comments

This post was sponsored on behalf of K’NEX, however, all opinions and building fun are 100% our own.

K'NEX Wild Whiplash Roller Coaster Building Set

Building things is just something that is naturally fun! Especially for the guys in my life. K’NEX recently sent us the new K’NEX Wild Whiplash Roller Coaster building set to put together. You should have seen my husband’s and son’s eyes light up when it arrived!

My husband has been working SO much overtime lately – so he and Eli only have the evenings to work on it at the moment. Last night, they pulled it from the box and got to work.

Here are a few tips to help get you going on the K’NEX Wild Whiplash Roller Coaster building set!

K'NEX Wild Whiplash Roller Coaster Building Set

#1 – Build in a Low Traffic Area

Seriously. My guys jumped the gun and just dumped everything out into the middle of my kitchen floor. HELLO?! Find a spot or corner where there isn’t much traffic through the house to build. Also, keep pets in mind. They get nosy and like to knock things over!

K'NEX Wild Whiplash Roller Coaster Building Set

#2 – Separate into Piles

Again. My guys jumped the gun on this one too. They just dumped it all out into the floor and then decided after just a few minutes that they should have separated the pieces into nice little piles.

K'NEX Wild Whiplash Roller Coaster Building Set

#3 – Be patient

Rome wasn’t built in a day, right?! If you’re like us and short on time – pick a time to build with your kids if they need help! Choose weeknights, after dinner. Or on the weekends! We’ll be finishing ours up on Thanksgiving break!

#4 – Have FUN and Encourage REAL Play

Today, our kids are so into digital and electronic play. We can build things, with just a click on a computer screen. It doesn’t use as much “brain power” as physically building an actual building set! The K’NEX Wild Whiplash Roller Coaster building set is perfect for digging in and encouraging real building and playing!

More about K’NEX Wild Whiplash Roller Coaster:

Seriously! Get ready for the ride of your life!! This bad boy stands over 2 1/2 feet high! This creepy carnival themed coaster works by a motorized chain lift that shoots the coaster car through 14 FEET of twists and turns!

Thankfully, it comes with easy to follow, step by step building instructions. Everyone can build it!! There are even instructions for a 2nd coaster that you can download from knex.com! It’s the perfect gift this holiday season or ANYtime for that matter! You can find it exclusively at Walmart! You can also find other massive, moving, motortized roller coaster toys, ferris wheels, and more from K’NEX!

K’NEX wants to show kids that the only limit to building is the size of your imagination! After 25 years of business, K’NEX prides itself on connecting science, technology, engineering, arts, and math with imagination.

Visit K’NEX on social media to see what they’re up to!

Facebook: KNEX / Twitter: @KNEX / Instagram: @knexbrands / Pinterest: K’NEX Brands

Tell us, would your family love the K’NEX Wild Whiplash Roller Coaster?!

5 Reasons Your Kid Needs a Puddle Jumper This Summer

May 29, 2015 by Jenni 1,339 Comments

This post brought to you by Stearns Puddle Jumpers®. The content and opinions expressed below are that of Sweet Pennies From Heaven.

Warm weather is here! Are you enjoying the sunny days already?! We’re so lucky that we have a swimming pool and can cool off outside when it’s really reallllly hot. The kiddo gets more brave each year and he’s sooooo close to getting his float down. He’s almost there!

StearnsFlotation.com is an outdoor water equipment expert and one of the products in their line that we love is Puddle Jumper. These flotation devices for children are truly awesome! They’re sort of an all-in-one flotation device that are unlike regular life jackets. Puddle Jumpers are designed to enable kiddos to move about more freely when swimming, yet ensure full safety. You can buy them directly from the Stearns website.

5 Reasons Why You Should Choose Stearns Puddle Jumpers

1. Coast Guard Approved…

I mean, come on. If it’s Coast Guard approved, it has to be a great product! We’ve used Puddle Jumpers for years, and with multiple kids in the family, and we all love them. You just slide the kids arm through the arm sections and then fasten the belt around them, at the back. Puddle Jumpers are for kids that weigh between 30-50 lbs.

2. Gives Kids Confidence and a Sense of Independence…

Kids hit a certain age where they want to wade out a little deeper, and not always with mom or dad. They get brave – yet we know they’re not old enough or big enough to be without a flotation device. Puddle Jumpers gives them confidence and a little more independence. Keep in mind, these do NOT take the place of adult supervision. I can’t leave this paragraph without being a mom: Never, ever, ever leave your kids unattended in water.

3. Cute & Colorful Designs…

We’ve had a few different Stearns Puddle Jumpers over the last few years. Between my nephews who live next door and my own son, we have a few floating around here. They offer so many cute and colorful designs. Something that will match every kids’ personality!

4. Easy to Take Care of…

After jumping out of the pool, we just hang ours up to dry or let it lay in the yard in the sun for a bit. After summer is over, we just pack ours away in the garage so it’s ready to go the next year. Also, there’s no worry with having to blow them up like other flotation devices. These are not inflatable.

5. They’re Vacation Ready…

Heading on vacation? Or just a day trip to the beach, lake or maybe a pool party? Don’t forget the Puddle Jumper! Sometimes being in new places and in water can make kids a little hesitant. Their Puddle Jumper will comfort them and give them the confidence to splash and play and have ALL the fun in the world. Puddle Jumpers don’t take up much space so you’ll be glad you brought it with you!

Do you think Puddle Jumpers would give your kiddo the boost of confidence they need in the water?

Dr. Seuss Birthday Party Ideas

February 24, 2015 by Jenni 304 Comments

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“Today was good. Today was fun. Tomorrow is another one.”

-Dr. Seuss

Are you looking to plan the most awesome Dr. Seuss Birthday Party EVER!?! Dr. Seuss Week is coming up soon in celebration of Dr. Seuss’s birthday on March 2nd. Dr. Seuss party supplies would be perfect for your class parties in celebration of Dr. Seuss Week! Or if you’re just planning a birthday in general for your little ones, you can get everything you need right here at Birthday Express!

For Dr. Seuss inspired foods, check out our other popular posts!

Cat in the Hat Veggie Kabobs

Cat in the Hat Strawberry Kabobs

Cat in the Hat Breakfast Waffles

Now for the fun Dr. Seuss Birthday party ideas….

Invitations: Get your friends and family inspired and ready to go with these super fun Dr. Seuss Invitations. The package includes 8 invitations with envelopes and of course, feature all of the favorite characters!

Party Decor: With the Dr. Seuss Balloon Bouquet and this Dr. Seuss Wall Decal Set, your friends and family will be transported to the land of Lorax and the Grinch! Hand out these fun Dr. Seuss Cone Hats and Dr. Seuss Blowouts as they come in the door! Mom or dad can dress up as the party mascot with this cute Adult Cat in the Hat Costume!

Food and Drink: The books of Dr. Seuss are filled with great food ideas, right?! Spice up your typical deviled eggs with some green food dye and serve alongside some roast ham to get the classic green eggs and ham. And what better way to serve your party food than on these Dr. Seuss Dinner Plates! Oh, and for dessert….the kids will love these Cupcake Wrappers and Box Kits for party favors. Either bake your own cupcakes or buy some of your favorites at the store and switch out the wrappers!

What’s your favorite Dr. Seuss Book?

Are you planning a Dr. Seuss party? Leave a comment and tell us your plans!

Add Fireman Minion Stuart to Your Minion Collection this Christmas

December 8, 2014 by Jenni 480 Comments

This post brought to you by Walmart. The content and opinions expressed below are that of Sweet Pennies From Heaven.

My entire family makes fun of my husband because he literally goes to Walmart EVERY single day. Even if we don’t need anything….he just goes to Walmart. I think he spends more time there than the employees do! Lately he’s been looking for Christmas gift ideas for the little man. It’s getting harder and harder to buy for him because he already has so much.

He does love Despicable Me™ and the minions though. LOVES them! We still watch the movie pretty often and we still think it’s hilarious to randomly yell – BANANA – through the house. Only true Minion fans will understand what that even means. I’m also addicted to using the Minion stickers that are on Facebook now, haha! I use them ALL the time.

The husband spotted the new Despicable Me™ toys at Walmart, made by Thinkway Toys! Have you seen them yet? I’m in love with the new Fireman Minion Stuart! IN LOVE!!! He’s a soft plush toy and he’s got a megaphone and flashing headgear. Naturally, right?! Cause we are talking about Minion Stuart here! You just press his tummy or hands and you can hear his original voice, or “Bee-Doo” sounds! It also sets off flashing and spinning lights and makes siren sound effects! Ohh, and if you squeeze his left hand you can hear him talk with an echo (which Eli would think is hilarious!) and light effects.

Plush toys are always a great gift idea either for your own kiddos, or for the kiddos on your shopping list. Since all kids adore the Despicable Me™ Minions, you cannot go wrong with Fireman Minion Stuart!!! He’s super soft and huggable! You can’t help but to squeeze him!

If you’re a fan of the other minions, then there’s also the talking Minion Dave and the Minion Stuart laughing action toys and then of course all the boys’ favorite – the Fart Blaster toys – ughhh! LOL!!

My little guy cuddles up with his favorite plush toys every night. He usually picks one each night, and I can’t wait for him to find Fireman Minion Stuart and talking Minion Dave under the tree this Christmas! Make sure that you check out Walmart for these fun minions and gift them to your minion fans this year!!!

Do you have a favorite Minion?

VTech Switch & Go Dinos Turbo Bronco the RC Triceratops Review and Giveaway

November 25, 2014 by Jenni 1,487 Comments

Disclosure: We received a VTech Switch & Go Dinos Turbo Bronco the RC Triceratops for free in exchange for a review. All opinions are 100% our own.

Over the past couple of years, our son has fallen in love with the VTech Switch & Go Dinos. He’s had a few of them, and most recently VTech sent him a Turbo Bronco the RC Triceratops! He’s so excited to have a remote control dino!!

VTech® Switch & Go Dinos® Turbo Bronco the RC Triceratops™ (Ages 3-8 years, MSRP: $44.99)

Bronco the RC Triceratops, the first dynamic remote control dino from Switch & Go Dinos Turbo, transforms from a fierce Triceratops to a sleek race car with the push of a button on his remote control!
Use the remote control to move forward, backward, left and right in both vehicle and dino modes. Then charge the turbo boost lever to give him a burst of speed!
Press the buttons on the remote to turn on his headlights, hear realistic sound effects and learn cool dino facts.
Bronco’s LCD screen displays cool customizable dinosaur eyes and driver animations, and kids can choose from four different styles.

This little guy runs great on carpet in Eli’s bedroom but he really enjoys playing with it on the hardwood floors, because it goes a little faster. The dogs do NOT know what to think about Bronco, at all! It’s so fun to watch the dogs try to play too. I really love that the dino transforms with the remote control with just the push of a button. With some of the other dinos’ that Eli’s had, it’s been kind of difficult at first to figure out how to get them from car mode, to dino mode.

Eli really loves the turbo boost lever feature. He loves getting it to go faster! For me, I’ve always thought it was awesome that the Switch & Go Dino’s spoke and that they gave facts about dinosaurs. It’s a great feature for learning while playing. The best part yet, is that we’ve had these dino’s for awhile and they’re are virtually indestructable! I have NO idea how many times they’ve been dropped on hard wood floors or stomped on by my 2 dogs.

If you’re learning for a fun new toy as a Christmas gift idea, this is a great option! Make sure to check VTech Switch & Go Dinos website out and also visit them on Twitter and Facebook!

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Buzz Lightyear to Star Command – Halloween Express Review and Giveaway! #HalloWin

September 24, 2014 by Jenni 1,803 Comments

This is a sponsored post on behalf of Halloween Express. All opinions, and our love for Toy Story and Buzz Lightyear are our own! #HalloWin

Buzz Lightyear to Star Command, Come in Star Command!

Have you and the kids decided what everyone is gonna be for Halloween yet? I know it’s early but folks, the leaves are changing colors already and I have pumpkin and spice scents in all my candle warmers. Fall is here and Halloween is just right around the corner! Little man was Sheriff Woody last year and this year, he wants to be Buzz Lightyear!! So, Buzz Lightyear he will be! We’re keeping Toy Story alive around here!

I don’t like taking Eli shopping in the Halloween stores because most of them aren’t so “family friendly” if you want my personal opinion. They can be pretty scary too, for a little kid. This year we opted to just shop from the comfort of our PJ’s – at home on the computer – from Halloween Express. The name says it all! They have tons of costumes for the whole family…kids, adults, pets and then of course they have all the awesome party supplies and decorations too! Plus, all the extra accessories like wigs, gloves, hats, masks, etc.

The Halloween Express website is so easy to navigate and search to find the perfect costume, and they have it all, including your favorite Disney characters and super heros. They have plenty of creepy and scary costumes too. If you’re leary of ordering your costumes online, don’t worry! They have an awesome sizing chart to help you figure out what size will be the right fit. If you’re not sure, I always recommend going up a size just so that wearing a layer of clothes underneath will be comfy.

He adores his Buzz Lightyear costume! It fits perfectly, with a little extra room so he’ll for sure be able to wear it through the year too when playing, and going to well, you know – Infinity and Beyond! He had no problems going down the slide, although we thought for a minute that Buzz’s jetpack might not fit through, thank goodness it’s inflatable!!

Fun character costumes

Things I love about Halloween Express:

The massive selection of costumes, accessories, party supplies and home decor.
The super FAST shipping! His costume arrived even BEFORE it was supposed to!
The costumes are superior quality.
Prices are usually cheaper than most other places because they’re always offering discount codes!

Halloween Express Discounts

I have some awesome discount codes for you to use at Halloween Express. Both are valid through Oct. 20th and only one code can be used per purchase. Use code: FSMCID2014ZLA to score free shipping on your order. Or use code: MCI2014D to get 15% off your order (no minimums! Woot!).

Regular free shipping offer: Just an FYI. Halloween Express automatically offers free economy shipping on orders of $65 or more with no code needed. So figure out which code will be worth the most according to your cart order.

Halloween Express Giveaway – (2) $100 Gift Cards!

Now, for some FUN – we’re giving away (2) $100 Halloween Express gift cards! Two winners will each win a $100 gift card to buy your Halloween costumes and decor! On us!!! Just use the Rafflecopter form below to enter. Giveaway is open to US residents, age 18 or older. Giveaway ends October 2nd, at 11:59pm EST.

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Make sure to stay up to date with Halloween Express via their Facebook page and their Twitter account for all the fun news, updates and promotions!

What do your kids want to be for Halloween?

Luvs® Loyalty Program – You Could Win FREE Diapers for a YEAR #LuvsClub

August 25, 2014 by Jenni 1,495 Comments

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Luvs®. All opinions are 100% mine.

Do you have a kiddo in diapers? Maybe MORE than one kiddo in diapers?! If so, I know that you’ll appreciate some savings!! I’m all about reward and loyalty programs, so I wanted to tell you about the #LuvsClub!

You won’t want to miss this!

Not only do they carry awesome products like the Luvs® Super Absorbent diapers, but they have this crazy good Luvs® loyalty program too, to help mommas out! You can get awesome savings, get tips and find baby-related videos. I don’t know about you, but I could watch these kinds of videos for HOURS!

The best part is that Luvs® is giving the first 2,000 registered members a $5 Walmart e-gift card and a chance to win a grand prize of FREE diapers for a year!!! Woot!!

That’s a $1000 value!! The drawing will be held in April of 2015, so make sure to rush over and sign up now!

It’s so easy to do…let me show you how!

– Just click over to the Luvs® Loyalty program page.

– Then scroll down and click the blue “Sign Up Now” button that looks like the image below.

– Fill out the form that pops up, and click submit.

– Then you’ll receive a pop up that tells you that you’re registered, it looks like this…

See…..now how easy was that?! Easy peasy, right?!

Make sure to share the Luvs® Loyalty program with your friends and family so that they can enjoy the savings as well, and be entered to win that $5 Walmart e-Gift Card and the grand prize of FREE diapers for a YEAR! They make it easy to share. After you get your pop up box saying you’re registered…you have the option to share via Facebook and Twitter! 🙂

I can’t imagine how awesome it would be to win FREE diapers for a year! What would you do with that extra money you’d save? I’d totally take a vacation!!! 🙂

“My Farm Friends” Personalized Children’s Books and Accessories from I See Me!

August 19, 2014 by Jenni 744 Comments

Introducing “My Farm Friends” from I See Me!
Personalized Children’s Books and Accessories

We were introduced to the personalized books from I See Me! back a year or so ago and we instantly fell in love with them. I remember when I was pregnant, hoping and praying that the little man would love books and reading. Sure enough, he does. Since we did our earlier I See Me! personalized book review, they’ve grown with new books and accessories!

The new “My Farm Friends” theme is beyond stinking adorable!! I love all the accessories too that you can get alongside the board book. A personalized puzzle and coloring book, stickers, lunchbox….all just wayyyyy too cute! The kids will delight in learning about all the different animals that live on the farm and discovering the sounds each makes! They’ll also love seeing their photo and name incorporated into the illustrations!

If you’re looking for a personalized gift for a baby shower, birthday, Christmas, or any other occasion, you should stop by I See Me! and see what they’ve got. There are many different themes and occasions to see besides the “My Farm Friends”. You can purchase gift certificates for expecting mommas and sign up for their email newsletter for all the latest and greatest info. I’m always getting really awesome coupon codes in my email from them! One other thing I love is that you can get birthday reminders for all those kiddos in the family!

Their products are just such a fun and innovative way to explore and learn. Personalized items have changed over the years. I See Me! takes it over the top by adding photos and the kids’ names throughout the book. I know you’ll love them just as much as we do. Do you have any occasions coming up that I See Me! gifts would be perfect for?

5 Reasons to Choose MyRegistry.com As Your Baby Registry

July 10, 2014 by Jenni 245 Comments

Expecting mom and dads have many options when it comes to baby registries. You want goodies from this store, goodies from that store – and OHH, don’t forget the goodie goodies from that OTHER store! Now, instead of being registered at 2 or 3 different places, you can have just ONE universal baby registry at MyRegistry.com!

Let them be your one stop registry destination. Their service gives customers the flexibility to choose baby items like cribs, strollers and more from ANY store in the world!!! Whether it’s a local spot, a popular store online and even the national chain superstores!

5 reasons to choose MyRegistry.com as your baby registry:

1. Sync all of your registries
Instead of having friends and family run all over God’s green earth to find the things you have registered, they can just shop from ONE place for it all! You can go online and sync all of your registries (i.e. Giggle, The Land of Nod, diapers.com, Amazon, Target, etc.) and keep all of them in one neat and tidy spot! Organized in one list. The list is updated each time you login or when someone visits.

2. Cash Gift Fund options:
You can actually register for CASH. We all know we like the money too. Sometimes it’s awkward saying, “We just need money!”. MyRegistry.com makes that part tasteful and easy. This service allows members to customize their cash fund option for any use. Your friends and family will be able to give money toward baby’s college fund, building a nursery, diapers or other needs.

3. Get inspiration from other expecting parents:
MyRegistry.com features pages and pages of gifts chosen by other registrants in real time! How cool is that?! Sometimes new mom and dads often forget about certain things. Being able to see what other parents are registering for is a great way to register yourself for things you would have never thought of before! You can find inspiration boards with hundreds of ideas or products that can easily be added to your own registry!

4. Tools to help you announce and share your registry:
Instead of having to announce your registry by word of mouth, you can do it in other fun and social ways! Send beautiful eCards annoncing your registry or enable friends/family to send them on your behalf. That’s such an awesome option, especially if your baby shower hostess is taking care of that process for you! You can customize your registry’s URL, and share to all of your social networks! If you’re more traditional, you can even download and print your gorgeous registry announcements to add to your shower invitations!

5. Add items from stores without websites:
Thank goodness for smart phones! Now while you’re in any store without a website, you can scan ANY product’s barcode to add items to your registry list. The item instantly appears with the product photo and description on your registry. You can also add items from stores with a photo, description and notes on where to purchase the item! That’s perfect for local spots that you love.

Keep your registry open AFTER the baby has been born!! It’s perfect to keep in use for things like children’s birthdays, holiday wish lists and any other gift giving occasion. Parents can create their FREE registry at www.MyRegistry.com. Not only do they offer baby registries, but they also have great ideas for non-profit and fundraising!!

Disclosure: This is a collaboration on behalf of MyRegistry and myself. All opinions are 100% my own and honest, as always.

Check out the VTech Safe&Sound Video Baby Monitor!

Being able to keep all eyes on 3 kids 24/7 is tough. Especially when they all have a mind of their own and I’m trying to cook, clean, or even just go to the bathroom by myself for 2 minutes. Forget trying to take a shower alone! Since I don’t literally have eyes in the back of my head, I’ve always depended on a baby monitor. I had the old school ones, until very recently!

I am in LOVE with the VTech Safe&Sound Pan and Tilt video baby monitor! This baby ROCKS my SOCKS! I’m so grateful that I have the chance to have one because it’s saving my sanity and it allows me to unwrap these children from around my legs ALL day long!

1. Monitor kids that share a bedroom
2. Talk-back intercom (allows baby to hear your voice in the middle of the night)
One awesome feature is that the camera zooms up to 2x and tilts 124 degrees up and down so I can see both of the younger kids who share a bedroom. I can see the baby in his crib and then, pan the room up to 270 degrees side-to-side so I can see kiddo #2 in his toddler bed!

The talk option is probably my favorite feature because the 2 year old loves to sing himself to sleep. If he wakes up in the middle of the night, momma can sing him back to sleep. Ohh, and I can keep an eye on the room temperature too!! How awesome is that?!

3. Monitor playtime without constantly checking in
4. Keep an eye on baby while you’re outside
Momma can enjoy some quiet TV time alone now! The kids can play in their room and I don’t have to get up 15 times to check in on them. I can see them from my new handy dandy monitor. Oh, and my oldest 2 and I can go outside to play while the baby is napping and I can still see and hear him. It makes a momma feel better to know she can see her baby 24 hours a day!

5. Vibrating Sound Alert (doesn’t wake up the whole house)
At bedtime, when it’s peaceful and quiet – I can mute the video baby monitor and and still be alerted to noise levels in the kids’ room with the vibrating sound alert. I love that because I can tell there’s noise going on yet it won’t wake daddy up! 5am comes awful early for him!

We’ve always been huge fans of Vtech. Now we can add the VTech Safe&Sound video monitor to the list of things we love! If you’re looking for a new baby monitor or buying one as a gift, I highly recommend this one!! One other thing I hadn’t mentioned. You can add up to 4 cameras and monitor all 4 from the same video monitor! That’s perfect for large families!

Connect with VTech on:

Facebook
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What is your favorite feature of the Vtech video monitor?

Swap or Sell Kids Clothes the Hassle-Free Way with Swap.com

May 16, 2014 by Jenni 441 Comments

This article was published for Swap.com Kids’ Consignment. All opinions expressed are solely my own.

Each season, we go through the closets and get rid of things we don’t wear anymore. If you’re like me, you like to get a little bit of the money back that you paid for the clothes, especially the kids’ clothes! No use in keeping them stored in boxes out in the garage! That’s why I wanted to tell you about Swap.com — a great place to buy, swap or sell kids clothes!!

Swap.com started back in 2013 – and they have tons of baby and kid’s clothes, baby gear, toys and games, movies, video games and maternity clothing.

Swap.com is different from other consignment places. You can buy from there, or you can swap and sell kids clothes and other goodies. From the seller’s standpoint, the biggest difference is that you own the products and price them but then….

they inspect it
they grade it (like new, good condition, etc.)
they take photos of it
they store it
they SHIP it out
they SAVE you a TON of work

I’ve sold on eBay and Craigslist before — but never did someone else do all the hard work for me. I always had to do it all.

{{{Below are a couple of deals I found.}}}

From the buying standpoint – it’s alot like buying from Amazon. You add products to your cart from various sellers and then checkout. Badda bing. Swap.com ships the goodies to the buyers within one business day. You can expect to get massive discounts – anywhere from 50-95% off of retail prices.

FIRST TIME customers also get FREE shipping…

…and then for repeat customers, any order over $50 ships for free!

As far as the quality of the items, they’re all pre-screened by professional merchandisers at Swap.com. Each item is marked as fair condition, good condition, like new, or new with tags! Since the items are thoroughly checked out by the folks at Swap.com, there is no fear of being scammed by sellers. You always get the items you order and they have a 100% hassle-free refund policy. You can return an item for any reason and get your money back!

WIN WIN!

I know that it’s too early to be thinking “Back to School” but I always spend more than $50 so I’ll be using Swap.com to save a TONNNNN of cash and get FREE shipping too! I’ll be loading up now though, on some summer clothes.

What’s your favorite feature of the Swap.com site? Will you be using it to buy from or swap or sell kids clothes?

Switching to SIMPLY RIGHT™ Infant Formula Can Save You Hundreds

May 5, 2014 by Jenni 666 Comments

This post brought to you by Sam’s Club. All opinions are 100% mine.

The first moment that I realized I was really a MOM, was the day that the husband went back to work. I was alone….just me and wee wittle man.

The time came for a diapee change. Off comes the diaper, and before I could get the other one on — the phone rings and then….

……….he poooooops. One of the “explosive” ones too. Ugh. The only thing I had handy to shield myself with, WAS my hand. As I answer the phone, with baby poo on my hand — I sobbed. It was my mom. She asked, “Why are you crying?” and I replied with….“he just pooped on my hand!” — I then hear honking laughter on the other end of the line.

{Thanks MOM! Yeah…I know. You’ve been there before!}

Because I was a new mom, I was very picky about the formula. I breastfed for the first few weeks, but then to save my sanity — I began using formula. We used an expensive brand of formula that costed us a pretty penny each month. Gaahhh! If I had all that money now, I could go on 3 vacations! If I had known then about the SIMPLY RIGHT™ Infant Formula from Sam’s Club, I would have totally switched!

They have 3 different varieties to suit each itty bitty baby. Whether you use the Baby Care Gentle®, Baby Care Complete®, or Baby Care Sensitivity® SIMPLY RIGHT™ Infant Formula – each provide the best nutrients and nummies for your baby. Clinically proven to support growth and development, now with Lutein for brain and eye health.

Check out the scoop and leveler!

(This will totally make those 3am feedings seem a little less dazed and confused!)

I got a little nosey and decided to see just how much money I could have saved by using the savings calculator online at Sam’s Club. I compared the cost of the formula we used vs. the cost of the SIMPLY RIGHT™ brand and I then got a little cranky! Geeze O’ Pete!!!! I would have saved over $600 in a YEAR! Break that down and it’s a whopping $50 bill each and every month! How much would YOU be saving?

Do you have any FUN baby stories? We’d love to hear all about them! Leave us a comment below and tell us your BEST baby story!

Baby K’tan Carriers are Perfect for Bonding

November 23, 2013 by Jenni 1,626 Comments

I wish I had one of these Baby K’tan carriers when my little guy was a baby. I would have really got alot of great use out of it. My niece just had her 3rd baby – he’s just a little over a week old and is just the sweetest thing. Because she has her hands full with her other 2 kids – I know she’ll really love using this Baby carrier. It’s the perfect way to carry and bond with your newborn when you have to be “hands free”.

If you’re going to be shopping this Christmas for baby or mom to be, the baby carriers from Baby K’tan will be the perfect gift. A thoughtful one too. Mom and baby will definitely be using it!! When ordering, just choose the color/style you want and choose the size for you. They offer sizes XS through XL. They run $49.95 here on Amazon with FREE shipping!!

Click here to shop Baby K’tan Baby Carriers on Amazon.

Free matching sash included – sash converts to handy storage tote!
Easy to use! No wrapping or buckling.
Innovative double loop design – cross between a sling, wrap and structured carrier.
Built in back support band – second loop provides additional support and security.
Carries infants and toddlers in multiple positions, from 8-35 lbs.
Made of 100% soft natural cotton.
Personalize Your Carrier with embroidery to make it unique or to make a great gift!

The material is very soft and comfy for mom and baby and I absolutely love that it has the built in back support band. We’ll be giving away (2) Baby K’tan baby carriers in our Holiday Gift Guide and Giveaway event so make sure to stay tuned! We’ll be announcing it on Black Friday!!

Disclosure: Baby K’tan is participating in our 2013 Holiday Gift Guide. This is a sponsored post on their behalf. All opinions are my own.

Sustainable Play with Plan Toys – Gift Giving Guide

November 22, 2013 by Jenni 515 Comments

I’ve always been about giving my son toys that were educational and helped him to develop skill. Plan Toys is an excellent source for sustainable play. With problem solving, interaction and creativity – their toys are beyond amazing and we’re truly fans. Plan Toys is participating in our 2013 Holiday Gift Guide and we’re so happy to tell you about them!

Fairytale Blocks from Plan Toys priced $28 on Amazon.

These Fairytale Blocks are great for kids age 3 and older. Fun fairytale building. Any little girl would LOVE her own set of fairytale building blocks!! Little princes and princesses can create a happily ever after world with this beautiful set of Fairy Tale Blocks from Plan Toys. Use the gorgeous 35-piece set to construct endless variations on castles and smaller houses. The magical building set includes a variety of colored PlanWood blocks and non colored wooden blocks (see image). There’s even a prince, a carriage and two horses included in the set Prince doll can sit in the carriage, which can be constructed with open or closed top. Horses can pull the carriage with the attached sturdy cord loop. Encourages creative, cooperative play.

Plan Toys Gears and Puzzles Standard Set on Amazon, $21.44

The Gears and Puzzles set is super duper fun too! Explore and build endless possibilities by combining this colorful assortment of gears. Take them apart and assemble them a new way Then watch them move as you twirl the gears. This enchanting puzzle encourages creative play and problem solving. Children will learn cause and effect as they discover how the shapes fit together. The 12-piece set is made of ecofriendly, safe and sustainable PlanWood. Appropriate for children aged 2 and up. Dimensions of each gear: 3.4 in x 3.0 in x 0.9 in.

Plan Toys Curvy Click Clack, $44.95 with free shipping on Amazon

Watch the marble ride the curves, winding down the tracks with a pleasant click-clack The Curvy Click Clack toy features colorful tracks with speed bumps that keep the marbles on track. Grooves at the base hold the marbles. Designed by Plan Toys to help children develop fine motor, concentration and coordination skills, plus an understanding of visual relationships and cause and effect. Appropriate for children ages 3 and up. Made from ecofriendly, safe and sustainable PlanWood. Easy for an adult to assemble.

You can find all of the Plan Toys here on Amazon! There’s a great selection and the prices are very affordable! We’ll be giving away the toys shown here very soon when our holiday Gift Guide goes live! More about that soon, just keep your eyes and ears open for our announcement on Black Friday!!

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post on behalf of Plan Toys. All opinions are my own.

Corolle Creates Sweet Imaginative Play with Baby Dolls and Stroller

November 22, 2013 by Jenni 1,807 Comments

I was a little girl once, many moons ago, and I remember all of my little baby dolls. I remember how I fed them and rocked them and put them to sleep. They went everywhere with me and I loved having tea parties with them! There is so much imaginative play for little girls with dolls and Corolle is a company that I love! They have some of the sweetest little baby dolls and real life like baby strollers.

I know that a baby doll is on every little girl’s Christmas list this year so I wanted to share about Corolle with you. They are participating in our 2013 Holiday Gift Guide and I’m happy to say that we’ll be giving away some goodies very soon so keep an eye out for our announcement!!

Click here to check out the Corolle Babipouce Pink Cotton Flower Doll on Amazon – $32

The Corolle Babipouce Doll in the pink cotton flower outfit is just too sweet. She’s a perfect “first doll” and is made for ages birth and up. She is ultra plush that is great for hugging and cuddling and easy for baby fingers to grasp. She’s 11″ tall and has the sweetest little face and sleeping cap. She also has a slight vanilla scent that your little girl will love! Mommy will love that she’s machine washable too!!! That’s always a big plus in my book!

Click here to check out Elf Grenadine on Amazon – $19.05

This little Corolle Elf Grenadine’s Heart stands 9.5″ tall. She’s super sweet too. She’s super soft and cuddly and is perfect for all ages. She jingles when you shake her and is ready to be loved anytime! Elf Grenadine also has a slight vanilla scent.

Click here to check out the Corolle Mon Premier Baby Stroller – $28

Aww, how sweet is this little stroller?! This is for kids age 18 months and up. The stroller is light weight and rolls very smoothly on pink wheels. Fits dolls that are up to 12 inches tall. Your little princess will love pushing all her babies around in this stroller! It even has a safety harness for baby so baby doesn’t fall out of the stroller. 😉

As I mentioned, we’ll be giving one of each of these away during our Gift Guide and Giveaway event. Keep your eyes peeled. We’ll be sharing more details very soon!

Disclosure: Corolle is participating in our 2013 Holiday Gift Guide. This is a sponsored post on their behalf. All opinions are my own.

The Lundby Smaland is a Little Girls Dream Doll House

November 22, 2013 by Jenni 1,467 Comments

I was just recently introduced to a company called Lundby, a Swedish company, who makes awesome doll houses!! With the Lundby Smaland doll house, there is plenty of room for play and it’s easy to add an additional floor and a garden for more play! The windows can be opened and get this — all the rooms are prepared for electricity!! YES! You can add an electric pack to turn all the lights on in the joint! When I was little, I thought I was lucky to have an elevator that you pulled up by a string!!

What I love about Lundby is the craftmanship in their houses and the furniture. A lot of thought went into the creative aspect and building process. I know any little girl would love to have one of these doll houses. Hours and hours of playing, rearranging furniture and decorating!

When you visit the Lundby site, they offer a lot of tips, inspiration and DIY instructions on how to decorate your new Lundby house. From sewing pillows to fit your chairs to making flower arrangements for your new doll’s home! How much fun I’d have!!!

There are so many different additions and pieces that you can add to your house. Lots of different furniture sets and decorations! Check out some of the pieces that I received with the doll house below.

Lundby Smaland Doll House – $99 with free shipping

Plus, below are the extras I received…

Set of 2 Lundby Doll House Lamps – $18.99

Lundby Kitchen Sink and Dishwasher – $30

Lundby Doll House Sitting Room – $38

Lundby Brass Bed Set – $33

Lundy Smaland Doll House Family Set of 4 – $28
(Adult dolls measure 4.3”, Children measure 3.3”)

Power Adapter to add electricity to the Lundby Doll House – $30

There are so many other sets and pieces to collect and add. You can view them all here on Amazon! Lucky for you, we’re giving away 1 doll house with all the things mentioned above!! Stay tuned to our site for more information about the giveaway and our 2013 Holiday Gift Guide! It’ll be going live soon!

Disclosure: Lundby is participating in our 2013 Holiday Gift Guide. This is a sponsored post on their behalf. All opinions are my own.

Keep Your Kids Safe with Britax Car Seats

November 22, 2013 by Jenni 612 Comments

I don’t think there is any cargo more precious than our kids! Don’t you agree? We’ve owned a few different car seats over the years and I really thought that many of the ones on the market were considered “safe”. They are for the most part, don’t get me wrong…but I really suggest doing your homework. I don’t know how many times I’ve read of certain models being recalled for one reason or another.

After doing a lot of research, we decided that the last seat we were going to buy was the Britax Pinnacle 90. There are many reasons why we chose this seat. I love that it can change from the harness to the “booster” type seat with the regular seat belt since our little man is getting bigger. It has the ClickTight installation system and I love love love the side impact cushion technology. None of the other car seats we had were built like that.

There are just so many different styles that Britax offers and there are so many features for each one. You can visit their site to find the seat that suits your needs best. They even tell you when your child is ready to transition to a booster seat. I have to admit that when I pick little man up from school, it makes me uncomfortable when I see kids much smaller than he is just jumping in the front seat and putting on a seatbelt. It’s just not as safe as it used to be years and years ago when I was smaller. There are just too many distractions for people driving now a’days. Cell phones for instance. Back when I was small there weren’t distractions like that. People just got in cars and drove!

You can find the Britax Pinnacle 90 Car Seat here on Amazon priced around $257 with free shipping. This seat will last a LONG time and will be the last one you’ll need to buy. There are a few different color/pattern choices too! We’re really excited to announce that we’ll be giving away a Britax Pinnacle 90 car seat (winner choose pattern) very soon! Stay tuned for more details about the giveaway and our 2013 Holiday Gift Guide!

Disclosure: Britax is participating in our 2013 Holiday Gift Guide. This is a sponsored post on their behalf. All opinions are my own.

Beautiful Baby Toys and Plush Animals from Steiff

November 22, 2013 by Jenni 845 Comments

Don’t forget about the babies this Christmas! Steiff is a German company that specializes in beautiful baby toys and plush animals. From gorgeous teddy bears to baby clothing and alot in between. The story behind the Steiff company is a sweet one. It all began with Margarete Steiff, a young woman whose dreams started with a pin cushion in the shape of an elephant and a lot of determination. Her company started in 1880 and has been going strong ever since. Now Steiff products are available in other countries, including the USA!

Steiff creates their beautiful baby toys and plush animals with the highest grade of materials and they follow strict guidelines and inspection. They have several different lines, some even including Mohair. They even have some cute character items like Wizard of Oz and Charlie Brown.

Click here for Little Circus Turtle products on Amazon

Click here for Little Circus Elephant items on Amazon.

They sent me a couple of their Little Circus items and they are super duper cute!! I got a Little Circus Turtle and a Little Circus Elephant! I’m really excited about the elephant because that was the animal that Margarete Steiff loved and held dear to her heart! These make perfect gifts for baby this Christmas or any time of year. Consider adding them to a baby shower basket, even! Momma will fall in love with them and so will baby. They’re so soft, plush and cuddly!

I know that the prices are a little higher for the Steiff baby toys and plush animals, compared to what you’d normally pay for a stuffed animal but you have to consider the craftmanship behind it. Some things, especially items that baby will be loving on, kissing and sleeping with, are priceless. These are the great ones that will become an heirloom. They last a lifetime and your kids can pass them on to their kids. Don’t worry…some of their products are machine washable, which is perfect for babies! Each item description on their site will tell you if they’re machine washable or not.

Click Here to shop Steiff baby toys on Amazon!

I am officially in love with Steiff and their products. I love their love of toys and plush animals!! I’m also very excited to announce that Steiff is participating in our 2013 Holiday Gift Guide and we’ll be giving away one Little Circus Turtle and Elephant!! Please stay tuned, we’ll be sharing more about that very soon!

Disclosure: Steiff is participating in our 2013 Holiday Gift Guide. This is a sponsored post on their behalf. All opinion are my own.

Safe, Stylish and Affordable Bedroom Sets for Kids from Delta Children

November 21, 2013 by Jenni 543 Comments

I love to decorate and I’m always re-arranging furniture in my house. Same goes for my son’s bedroom. He’s a little older now so he’s transitioned out of a couple of different beds and I’m always keeping my eyes out for great deals on bedroom sets. I have tons of nephews and nieces and several of them have kids of their own so I’m always looking for great deals on bedroom sets.

I found these really awesome bedroom in a box sets that Delta Children makes. They have the “fun” themes like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Princess Sofia, and Disney Cars just to name a few. They specialize in beds and other toddler furniture as well as nursery sets. When I was at a conference earlier this year, I was able to check out some of Delta’s products. They really focus a lot of their attention on the safety aspects of their products. For instance…they leave a lip open in their toy boxes so that if kids accidentally get inside one of them they can still breathe. You won’t believe how many times my own have been found asleep inside their toy boxes. It happens!

Besides all the safety factors, I also love the durability of their furniture. It’s easy to wash – cause you know how dirty toddler furniture can get – and I love the look. They’re just fun furniture products that the kiddos instantly fall in love with. I’m excited because Delta Children is participating in our 2013 Holiday Gift Guide and Giveaway event and we’ll be giving away a Full Room in a box!! Stay tuned for more information about that soon!

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Bed priced less than $80 on Amazon.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Toy Bin priced around $80 on Amazon.

Princess Sofia Bed here on Amazon for around $100.

Princess Sofia Toy Bin priced around $60 on Amazon.

You can find all of the Delta Children products here on Amazon. Be sure to also check out their Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Line!! It’s brand new along with the Princess Sofia line! These can also be found at several retail stores including Walmart, Babies R’ Us or Toys R’ Us, Sears and more. You can follow Delta Children on Twitter and on Facebook to stay up to date with all the latest information and new product releases.

Disclosure: Delta Children is participating in our 2013 Holiday Gift Guide. This is a sponsored post on their behalf. All opinions are 100% my own.

Neat-Oh! Toy Storage Cases Help Kids Stay Organized – Barbie, Hot Wheels, Lego and More!

November 19, 2013 by Jenni 862 Comments

Toy Storage ZipBin Cases from Neat-Oh!

I found these awesome….and I mean AWESOME toy storage cases from Neat-Oh! They have several different brands like Barbie, Hot Wheels, Lego Chima, Lego Star Wars, even Dinosaurs which are a personal favorite of ours! These storage cases zip up and that’s why this line is called ZipBin®. They’re a great size to help keep the small things nice and tidy and I’ve also found that little man likes to help clean more when he gets to put his small toys in these bins.

Each ZipBin® has special features so I’ll list them below. These are an excellent gift idea for your own kiddos, grandkids, nephews and nieces. I am here to tell you that MOM will really appreciate the kids’ receiving them for Christmas and the kids will love them too. Little do they know that it’s to help keep their stuff organized. They just wanna play with them! Each of them range in price from apprx. $17-$25 on Amazon. The links are all provided below so that you can shop for any of them.

Neat-Oh Barbie ZipBin Fab Case

Can hold 6 dolls
Pink satin bow on front
Includes one paper toy chair
Play, store, and bring along your favorite Barbie dolls

Keeping your favorite Barbie dolls organized has never been easier than with the Neat‐Oh! Barbie ZipBin Fab Case. With beautiful graphics and its easy‐to‐hold shape, the Fab toy storage Case helps every budding fashion fan bring their favorite dolls with them – wherever they go.

Neat-Oh! ZipBin Dinosaur Medium Play Set

Dramatic exterior theme identifies the contents
Unzipped bin becomes a perfect dinosaur island play mat for playing with dinosaurs, animals,vehicles, boats, action figures and more
Play mat becomes the toy storage bin in a zip
Includes 2 dinosaurs
Recommended ages between 36 months – 8 years

Keep your dinosaur collection NEAT with the ZipBin Dinosaur Collector Toy Box & Playset from Neat-Oh! The best-seller is packed with prehistoric play power. This strong and sturdy storage bin unzips to reveal a prehistoric dinosaur world that’s perfect for all the dinos in your collection. When play is done, zip up the corners and capture all the dinosaurs inside.

Neat-Oh Hot Wheels Racing Battle Case

Storage for up to 20 of your favorite di cast cars
Flip out the race track and slide 4 Hot Wheels Cars down the track
This case is very portable; along with durable and functional

With space to store up to 20 of your favorite Hot Wheels cars, the Neat-Oh! Hot Wheels Intek Battle Case acts as a launch site for all of your biggest races. Flip out the track and slide 4 Hot Wheels cars down in the ultimate race to the finish. This durable, portable, and functional case makes both play and storage easy with 20 dividers built to keep your car collection organized and accessible. Cars not included.

Neat-Oh! LEGO Chima ZipBin Battle Case

This Brand new interactive case, with its amazing graphics, transforms from storage case to kingdom for your mini figures to joust
Case can fold flat when not in use
Easily wipes clean with damp cloth

The LEGO Chima ZipBin Battle Case – Take control of your very own CHIMA kingdom with this brand new interactive case from Neat-Oh! Hold jousts between your favorite tribes on the fold-out ramp by day and easily store your pieces by night in this beautifully designed arena. Case folds flat when not in use and easily wipes clean with a damp cloth for any unexpected spills. LEGO Blocks not included.

Neat-Oh! LEGO Star Wars ZipBin Medium Toybox & Playmat

A perfect toy and toy storage solution all in one
Colorful, durable, wipe-clean surfaces
Sturdy, heavy-duty zippers
Meets child safety standards

Keep your child’s room TOTALLY NEAT with LEGO® Star Wars™ ZipBin® Storage Case. When unzipped, it becomes a Star Wars-themed playmat perfect for testing out new LEGO creations! When play is done, capture all the bricks inside. Sturdy, strong, stackable and portable.

Make sure to keep your eyes peeled starting Black Friday! We’ll be offering one of each of these in an awesome giveaway for our 2013 Holiday #GiftGuide and Giveaway event!! Woot!!

Disclosure: Neat-Oh! is participating in our Holiday Gift Guide this year. This is a sponsored post on their behalf. All opinions expressed here are 100% my own.

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