May 15
This is the biggest Gertie Ball of ever!
Sized at a massive 24 inches in diameter, this giant ball comes in three colors - purple, blue, and green - and is made of a translucent material infused with thousands of sparkling pieces of glitter and tons of knobs for a unique look and feel. For ages 1 and up.
Recommended price $24.97 at Wonderbrains.com.
Apr 26
Perfect for time out discipline! Time Out Spots have a diameter of 27 inches and are plush, like a bath mat. Time Out Spots are rugs that are backed with a non-skid surface so that children cannot “scoot” across the room while in time out.
Recommended use: Time Out Spots are designed to help discipline children ages 18 months and up. When a behavior problem arises, children should be given one warning. If they do not obey, they should be sent to sit on their “Time Out Spot.” When calling a time-out one minute of time out is recommended for each year of the child’s age (example: 3 years old/3 minutes). Time out discipline is a very effective way to manage unwanted behavior.
Available in pink or blue.
Recommended price $24.99 at BabyPlanetBoutique.com.
Mar 20
A Review… 
I was sent the most adorable personalized clock by Olive Kids to review for this site. The timing was perfect because I had been recently complaining to my husband that every time I gave my daughter a bath, I never knew how long I was sitting in the bathroom with her. I was constantly calling out to him, “Hon, what time is it?” Now I have the cutest clock that matches my daughter’s room and bathroom (we are all about ladybugs and butterflies), and I never have to ask what time it is again!
Olive Kids offers imaginative and creatively coordinated kids bedding and room products with an emphasis on color and fun - at an affordable price. Products include kids bedding, toddler bedding, wall clocks, wall art, growth charts, pillows, throws, rugs and much more! They also offer beautiful personalized products such as clocks, frames, framed prints, floor pillows and placemats. Olive Kid’s aim is to design classic kids themes like transportation, pirates, outer space, tea parties, cowboys, butterflies and more.
Check out their website at OliveKids.com. You’ll be glad you did!
Mar 19
Your child can be a computer whiz now just like you!
The Fun 2 Learn Laughtop is designed to look just like a pint-size laptop. This colorful toy helps preschoolers build key academic skills. It helps develop phonics, upper and lowercase letters, letter recognition, and letter order and features a green backlit LCD screen. Requires 3 AA batteries (not included). For ages 2–7 yrs.
Recommended price $29.99 at Target.com.
Mar 11
A Review…
I was sent a KABOOST Portable Chair Booster by KABOOST Corporation to review for this site. I have a 19 month old daughter, so she quickly became my tester for this product.
The KABOOST is a compact and portable chair booster that raises the height of kitchen and dining room chairs so a child can sit at the table just like an adult. It is the same height as a standard booster seat and will grow with your child. It is compact and lightweight, easy to fold and carry, made of heavy duty plastic and can hold up to 300 lbs. It comes in three different colors: green, chocolate and natural.
The product is designed to stretch and snap onto the bottom of a chair in seconds. I placed it on the bottom of one of my kitchen chairs, and it really was quick and painless. Grips on the bottom of the KABOOST keep a chair from slipping on and scratching the floor. I have a hardwood floor in my kitchen, so this is a very important feature for me. The recommended age for this product is 20 months to 6 years old, so my daughter is a still little young for it, but I do believe in a few months it will be perfect for her. My daughter is a major wiggle worm, and right now, she really needs to be belted into a seat.
My daughter and I tested the seat last night because she was being extremely moody and didn’t want to sit in her high chair for very long. She didn’t eat much dinner, and I needed her to eat just a little more food. I decided to sit her in the chair with the KABOOST on it, and she immediately thought is was neat to be sitting in a “grown up” chair. She really liked being at the right height at the table. I handed her a yogurt and a spoon and she proceeded to finish eating her dinner.
I highly recommend the KABOOST for anyone that has a child that wants to sit at the table like a “big girl or boy”!
Suggested retail price $39.95 - please visit www.kaboost.com.
Feb 25
The VTech Rhyme & Discover Book™ makes reading impossible to resist! Baby will play the nursery rhyme songs and stories again and again to see and hear the light-up smiling face that giggles each time a page is turned. Plus, as babies play with this colorful, interactive book, they learn new words and develop important motor skills. With all the opportunities to slide, turn, press and play peek-a-boo, this wonderful learning toy truly transports your child into the exciting world of reading fun.
Recommended price $14.99 at VSmileshop.com.
Feb 10
Babies love to mimic Mommy and Daddy. So why not teach them to vacuum?!
The Hasbro Playskool Crew Dusty (the rolling, rough-and-tough) Vacuum Cleaner comes alive with animation, realistic sounds and fun activities. Just like a real vacuum cleaner, it even includes a drop-down handle for those hard-to-reach spots! Free-rolling wheels activate 30 fun phrases and realistic vacuum sounds. Dusty’s eyes move as he rolls around and there’s even lint that swirls around inside the vacuum. Sturdy, durable construction means it can withstand a young one’s enthusiastic play.
Recommended price $19.99 at Amazon.com.
Dec 26

Hello and Hola! Are your kids ready to “Shake Their Sillies Out” with these adorable maracas?
With these LeapFrog Learn and Groove Counting Maracas, little movers and shakers can move to a learning groove. Sing, dance and count with these colorful maracas that engage your child and encourage interaction. Lights, sounds and music accompany your child as she learns counting, colors and music in both English and Spanish.
The music play mode lets baby explore and create music, which encourages creative interaction and open-ended play. The counting mode introduces baby to counting 1 - 10 in both English and Spanish, which helps promote an understanding of number order. And the color mode introduces the colors red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple, also in both English and Spanish. Aside from getting an early start on important skills, this learning tool also offers a traditional favorite for kids: making noise!
Recommended price $11.99 at Amazon.com.
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