#HGG Plow & Hearth Weather Minder Review [CLOSED Giveaway]

  Wireless battery powered Weather Minder There have been many times when getting dressed or dressing the kids when we have wondered what it was like outside. Temperature is an important factor, but when considering a jog… it’s nice to know what the humidity is as well. If you can cut the humidity with a knife (which happens often in Missouri)… an afternoon run might be slightly miserable. When Plow & Hearth agreed to a … [Read more...]

V The Complete Second Season on DVD : To Trust or Not To Trust

In episode 9, Anna tries to bliss a human. She is elated that she can control humans the same way she does Visitors. Now she simply has to bliss the humans into listening to her in order to gain total control of Earth. If aliens were to come to Earth, do you imagine they would be peaceful or manipulative and treacherous like Anna, what would you do? Would you trust them until given a reason not to or would you distrust them until proven … [Read more...]

New omBooks : Tacky’s Christmas & Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed

With the arrival of my new iPad comes the begging and pleading from Emma & Ethan to “play with it”. At first I was a bit hesitant, but a good friend introduced me to omBook (Oceanhouse Media digital book). The wonderful thing about these is they have several “play” modes. They can read the book themselves with the “read it myself” option, there is a “read it to me” option (but the kids have to turn the page) and there is an “auto play” … [Read more...]

#WIN Little Tikes Tough Workshop : Review & #GIVEAWAY : [CLOSED] : #rafflecopter

Little Tikes Tough Workshop This fun play workbench comes with 11 accessories! Kids can cut pretend wood, pound nails and more. The Tikes Tough Workshop is just the right size for any bedroom, play room or family room. Sliding doors provide plenty of storage. Large enough for kids to play together.    • Hammer and "nails" help develop hand-eye coordination skills     • Saw "cuts" play wood … [Read more...]

OurKidsMom is Growing…

I have decided it is time to add a few more Mommy reviewers to OurKidsMom. This will allow OurKidsMom to offer a larger variety of products geared to children of all ages as well as give me a few extra minutes with my own kidlets. My first Mommy I’d like to introduce has been doing “baby reviews” for me for a while now. She has her own blog at Mommy of Two Little Monkeys and has been kind enough to lend a hand here a time or two. … [Read more...]

#HGG Pillow Pets for Nintendo DS & a Pillow Pet [CLOSED Giveaway]

Based on the beloved children’s line of plush pillows from CJ Products that easily transform into snuggly companions, the Pillow Pets game for Nintendo DS invites you to jump, fly, buzz and explore Dreamland, the imaginative world where the Pillow Pets characters thrive. Get to know your charming pet’s personality as you customize him or her with hats, glasses, shoes and more! When your favorite pal goes missing you must set out on a journey to … [Read more...]

Happy 5th Birthday Emma!

It seems like just yesterday you were turning 1 our sweet Emmaline Grace. We blinked… and now you’re five! Happy Birthday darling… you will always be my baby girl. … [Read more...]

Happiness is… Peanuts Snow Days [CLOSED Giveaway]

 Everyone’s favorite Peanuts gang is at it again in Happiness is… Peanuts: Snow Days. Follow Snoopy and gang in an episode from The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show and the newly remastered classic She’s a Good Skate, Charlie Brown TV Special all on one DVD! This release includes: She's a Good Skate, Charlie Brown (the tv special) Peppermint Patty prepares for a skating competition with Snoopy as her coach. Originally Aired: … [Read more...]

Kinectimals Now With BEARS! for Xbox 360

“Kinectimals Now with Bears”   Released October 11, 2011 A wide-eyed Bengal tiger cub cocks its head to the side and playfully peers at you. Memories of  your first pet come rushing back and you wistfully wish you could adopt this cub, too. Through  the magic of Kinect for Xbox 360, that furry tiger cub, along with four other adorable feline species and five new bear species in “Kinectimals Now with Bears” is in your living … [Read more...]

Kirby Return to Dreamland for Wii Released 10/24 & The Starlight Foundation

From the Press Release: Nintendo's iconic Kirby™ character is known as one of the most talented heroes in the world of video games. In his latest console adventure, the mighty pink protagonist is unleashing some impressive new moves and abilities. Launching October 24, 2011 exclusively for the Wii™system, the Kirby's Return to Dream Land™ game lets players guide Kirby through a captivating series of side-scrolling worlds, as he inhales enemies … [Read more...]