Anna’s Linens Art Prints

Anna’s Linens Art Prints We have been redecorating a few of our bedrooms and have our rooms close to where we want them now, but the walls needed a little help. I found a great selection of art prints at Anna's Linens that were just what I was looking for. I found this adorable flower framed art set for Emma’s room. This fun set of two is sure to add charm to any child’s room. The pieces are mounted on masonite and placed in a white … [Read more...]

iFrogz Animatones Over Ear Headphones for Kids

iFrogz Animatones Over Ear Headphones for Kids I’ve often wondered if and how much damage was being done to Josh and Kaytlin’s ears when it came to their ear buds. They both have been iPod users for years now and many times I can hear what they are listening to as I pass by them. So when Emma and Ethan became headphone users I went on a hunt to find headphones that were safe for little ears. The Animatones headphones feature playful child … [Read more...]

Holiday Gift Guide | Matchbox Big Boots Blaze Brigade Firetruck Set

Holiday Gift Guide | Matchbox Big Boots Blaze Brigade Set Big Boots to the Rescue! When there's a raging fire, it's time to call the Big Boots Blaze Brigade! This thrilling fire truck can speed to the scene and catapult Big Boots figures from multiple launching points to save the day. Boys will love playing out all the heroic action and adventure of racing to the rescue, performing amazing stunts with the figures and water "projectile," and … [Read more...]

Cool Whip Frosting Now In Your Freezer Aisle | “Reasons to Celebrate” Pack

Cool Whip Frosting Now In Your Freezer Aisle I have always been a Cool Whip fan. Ok... I’ll be honest... a Cool Whip fanatic. I have been known to open the freezer and scoop out a couple of spoonfuls of frozen Cool Whip just because. I would rather have a bowl of frozen Cool Whip than a bowl of ice cream. Yep. See... I told you! So when I heard about Cool Whip’s new frosting I had to give it a try! I found my frosting at … [Read more...]

Safe Winter Driving Habits You Should Adopt

Safe winter driving habits you should adopt Getting around on foot when there is ice on the ground is difficult enough, so when the temperature drops it can be even trickier getting around by car.  However, here are some driving habits you should adopt to stay safe on the roads this winter. Checklist – As exacting as it may sound, you should have a pre-journey checklist you run through before you head out on the road. This … [Read more...]

Aggressive Mobile Adware aka Madware | The New Mobile Annoyance

If you own an Android phone, listen up. Madware, or aggressive mobile adware, uses aggressive techniques to place advertising in your Android device’s photo albums, calendar entries and push messages to your notification bar. Madware can even go so far as to replace your ringtone with an ad. Why should you care? More and more kids are using smartphones and, as a result, at increased risk for encountering madware. According to a recent … [Read more...]

Holiday Gift Guide | TollyTots Merida with Angus

Holiday Gift Guide | TollyTots Merida with Angus If you’ve been following OurKidsMom for a while, you know by now that we are huge fans of TollyTots toys and huge fans of Disney. Emma has most of the standard Disney Princess dolls, but her only Merida doll is Barbie sized. When we were given the opportunity to review Merida with Angus from TollyTots I knew she’d be a hit. Our current Merida doll’s hair is a hot mess, which I guess goes in … [Read more...]

Unique & Personalized Gifts From Personal Creations

Unique & Personalized Gifts From Personal Creations When it comes to gift giving, I like to try to take things a step further than just grabbing a toy or item from the local mart that I think the person might like. Finding a unique and sometimes personalized gift shows you put thought into their present. Personal Creations is a site I like to visit when looking for such an item. With Christmas coming I was looking for a unique &/or … [Read more...]

Giving Art As a Gift | What Art Would Strike Their Fancy?

Giving Art As a Gift | What Art Would Strike Their Fancy? Giving someone a piece of art as a gift is kind of like choosing the right wine for a special dinner; both involve very careful consideration and knowledge of your guest’s likes and dislikes, and there are many wrong choices that could leave a sour taste in the air. Fortunately, just like you can find the perfect drink from the best Scotch selection around, there is now a way of … [Read more...]

UbiSoft Just Dance 4 for Xbox 360 #CleverJD4

UbiSoft Just Dance 4 for Xbox 360 Thank you to Ubisoft for sponsoring this post. Please click here to learn more about Ubisoft. I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls Collective. #UbiChamps   Our family has had an Xbox 360 for about a year now. One of the very first games we purchased was a dancing game because we enjoyed DDR so much on our other gaming system. We had grown fond of that particular game... … [Read more...]