Holiday Gift Guide 2013 | Build A Bear Yoda

Build A Bear Yoda Product sample was received for review purposes only. All opinions are my own. When kids walk into a Build a Bear factory their eyes light up to see the endless possibilities that can bring their imagination to life. When I first set foot in one of their stores I felt like a child all over again. My son would pick out one thing and I would try to talk him into something I liked, I was so trying to live my childhood through … [Read more...]

Holiday Gift Guide 2013 | Spa Sonic Skin Care System Review

Spa Sonic Review Sample product received for review purposes only. All opinions are 100% my own. The Spa Sonic Skin Care System Face and Body Polisher is a waterproof device which is ideal for use in the shower, bath and sink. It operates with 4 attachments: a big brush for the body, small brush for the face, pumice for rough areas and a facial sponge for microdermabrasion. The Spa Sonic's dermal penetrating action promotes rapid absorption of … [Read more...]

Holiday Gift Guide 2013 | Joovy Single Cocoon Stroller Review

Joovy Single Cocoon Stroller The Joovy Cocoon has been on my wish list for some time. I spend quite a bit of time outdoors with my children (unfortunately it's snowy here in Canada right now!) and I wanted to have a stroller that would be comfortable for them but yet protect them from the elements. Out of the box there is a little assembly required. It took me about 10 min with the help of the easy to follow instructions to put the Cocoon … [Read more...]

Holiday Gift Guide 2013 | Ninja Ultima Blender

Holiday Gift Guide 2013 | Ninja Ultima Blender Sample received for review purposes. All opinions are my own. I absolutely LOVE my smoothies, and so does the rest of my family. In the past I have burnt out 4 blenders because of my love of smoothies. I like to add ice to them and there aren't many blenders that can handle crushing ice... even if it says it will. I was recently sent a Ninja Ultima Blender to put to the test. When it arrived I … [Read more...]

Holiday Gift Guide 2013 | PlayMG Handheld Android Gaming Device

Holiday Gift Guide 2013 | PlayMG Handheld Android Gaming Device My phone is not my own. As much as I chanted to myself that I would not share my smart phone with my littles.... it happened. I fought it... I really did. But, it happened one day in a dressing room when I needed five minutes to myself to try on a few pieces of clothing for a trip. The children had been shopping with me for longer than they liked and they needed a little … [Read more...]

Holiday Gift Guide 2013 | Tiny Love Gymini® Super Deluxe Lights and Music

Tiny Love Gymini® Super Deluxe I received a sample for review. All opinions are my own. Our first review from "Gifts for Babies" category is a product that as a first time mom I never knew I truly needed. The Tiny Love Gymini® Super Deluxe with lights and music is a floor activity gym for babies ages 0-12 months. It features: Dual-position baby-activated Kick & Play response pad Selection of fun-filled rattling … [Read more...]

Holiday Gift Guide 2013 | Soda Stream Home Carbonation System

Holiday Gift Guide 2013 | Soda Stream Home Carbonation System I received a sample for review. All opinions are my own. I have been curious about the Soda Stream for some time now. I was excited when Soda Stream agreed to send one for review... I was also excited to save money and be able to make my own pop at home whenever we like. Opening the box there really wasn't much to putting it together. The instructions that come with are pretty … [Read more...]

Holiday Gift Guide 2013 | BrightLight Pillow

BrightLight Pillow I received a sample for review purposes only. All opinions are my own. One of my daughter's favorite things is night lights. She has always been afraid of the dark and the lights soothe her so that she can sleep. It doesn't matter how many night lights she has, she is always looking for another one. When she saw the BrightLight pillow commercial, of course, she wanted one. The BrightLight pillow is a pillow that … [Read more...]

Holiday Gift Guide 2013 | Shimmer ‘n Sparkle Cra-Z-loom Review #TRUHotToyList

Shimmer 'n Sparkle Cra-Z-loom Sample received for review purposes. All opinions are my own. Rubber band bracelets are the "big thing" right now, and the Cra-Z-loom bracelet maker makes it easy to create your own. My pre-teen daughter asked to review the Cra-Z-loom so that she could make rubber band jewelry easier. With this, she can make single, double, or even triple loop creations. The Cra-Z-loom comes with everything you need to … [Read more...]

Holiday Gift Guide 2013 | Strider No Peddle Balance Bike

Strider No Peddle Balance Bike Sample received for review purposes. All opinions are our own. Balance bikes seem to becoming more and more popular each year. When my son was about 2 our friends had a Strider Balance bike for their child and I was so intrigued by this bike. It was so tiny and of course the main thing I noticed was there were no peddles. I went home and looked up Strider balance bikes online and did some research on them. I … [Read more...]