California Wine Club: Great Last Minute Holiday Gift!

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Looking for a last minute holiday gift, they will really love? Why not a membership to the California Wine Club .  It would be a fantastic present for any wine lover, as well as, the foodies in your life.  I have sampled a few shipments, and have been very pleased with the quality of the [...]

Get Your Kids Outside Again with GeoMate Jr.

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Want to get your kids outdoors more, and away from the video games, then why not have technology help rather than hinder you in this endeavor.  Geomate JR.  feeds kids desire for technology and gadgets, but also makes it a fun adventure to be outside and active.  This handheld GPS device is specifically created for [...]

NewAir AIC-210 Ice Cream Maker Review

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I was recently sent a NewAir AIC-210 Ice Cream Maker for review.  This ice cream maker is much different than the one my parent’s used when I was a child.  Memories of packing salt and ice into the sides of the old style ice cream makers , and waiting for hours to have any ice cream [...]

Bialetti Moka Express Espresso Maker Review and Giveaway

Bialetti Moka Express

Love espresso, and don’t want to spend a small fortune on one of those expensive boiler models?  This simple stove top espresso maker may be just the solution for you.  The Moka Espress is made in Italy, and is the same design commonly found in European households. The Bialetti Moka Express espresso maker is available [...]

Curious Critters: A Gorgeous Children’s Picture Book

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My daughter and I received a copy of Curious Critters recently, and I must say the photos in it are amazing.  The vivid images of animals are accompanied by information about each creature.  This is one of my daughter’s favorite books to browse through on her own.  If you are stumped on what to get [...]

Ninja Kitchen System: Review and Giveaway

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I received a Ninja Kitchen System about a month ago and have been using it regularly since it’s arrival.  This sturdy well-built appliance has a wide array of functions.  It is the 1200 model, which seems to essentially be pretty much the same as the 1100.  The system comes with both a  40 oz and [...]

Merry Christmas! Nickelodeon Favorites DVD

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Looking for some holiday entertainment for the kids?  This DVD has all their favorites from Nickelodeon.  My daughter seemed to enjoy the Dora, UmiZoomi & Ni Hao Kai-lan episodes the most, but all were entertaining.   Merry Christmas! has a suggested retail price of $14.99, but I have seen it for less from various retailers. [...]

Fijit Friends Review: Great Toy for Kids with Autism or Sensory Issues

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My daughter (M) and I were sent a Sage Fijit for review a few weeks back.  It was not the first item she went for that day (a Little Mommy doll also came in at the same time), but a couple days later she brought me the box.  M is non-verbal due to her autism, [...]

Vtech Multi-tasking Phone System is a Great Gift for Busy Moms

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As a blogger who frequently features recipes, I am often in the kitchen preparing a dish for publication, while watching my daughter and recording the ingredients as I add them.  Several other things are probably happening at the same time as well.  I simply can’t hold a phone and get things done efficiently, but I [...]

Red Envelope for the Holidays: Giveaway

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Red Envelope has a fine array of items , perfect for holiday gifting.  To make your shopping experience easier they have put together a nice general holiday gifts page with items which would appeal to a wide range of people.  This is a great go-to spot, when you are struggling to figure out what to [...]