Age 7-10

Bersica Futurewear

Review of Bersica Futurewear: high-tech and innovative clothing line for children, a giveaway + 30% off coupon code

Bersica Futurewear uses a new finishing technology called NanoSphere® on their fabrics which provides a natural self-cleaning effect and an extremely high level of liquid and dirt repellence, something that I as a mom appreciate.  Who knew I would have cared how dirt repellent clothes were 10 years ago before I had kids? Madelyn loves

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Sept. 24 Must-Have: Duncan Pulse YoYo

My 10 year old loves yo-yo’s. I do to. The yo-yo is a classic toy that I had when I was a kid and it actually require some skill, unlike some toys and games kids have these days. I sound so old.. but I’m not, really! Not only the best light-up yo-yo on the market,

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tooth fairy pillow

Sept. 21 Must-Have: toof puff tooth fairy pillow

The whimsical Toof Puff™ pillow has a little pocket in front for a tooth and loot. Kids will also discover it’s a huggable pal to play with when the Tooth Fairy isn’t around. The 9″ square wool felt pillow is handmade with love in the USA. This is an adorable alternative to the plastic bag

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Junior Varsity Naturals kids deodorant – no harsh chemicals!

Kids play hard. There’s playing hard in the winter and there’s playing hard in the summer. It’s summer and this playing hard stinks! There are times when my 10 year old (sorry Seb!) walks in the door after playing outside and I tell him to go take a shower.. I can’t take it. The stink

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Vincent Shoes: Back-to-School and Fall ’09 lines

How cute are these shoes? My kids have been wearing Vincent shoes for almost 3 years.. not the same ones. I am always amazed at how freakin’ cute they are and how well they hold up.  Sebastian wore his OSKAR‘s forever. Vincent Shoes: are stylish shoes for kids are durable provide comfortable protection for little

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KidZui, the Internet for Kids + we are giving away 5 KidZui Memberships!

KidZui is an Internet browser for kids that I recently installed on my laptop and my son’s laptop.  He totally LOVES KidZui.  He has access to his favorite games and virtual worlds like Club Penguin and is introduced to safe online games and educational websites that he might not have otherwise learned about and can

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Office Depot’s Project Backpack and Sharpie contest

This is a super fun project for school-age kids!  My son is 9 and he had a blast decorating his backpack.  Granted, he refused to draw a rough draft on a sheet of paper or use a pencil on the backpack first so I was a little frustrated.  But he’s 9.  I’m working on the

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ZulaWorld.com, an online virtual destination for kids ages 5+

ZulaWorld, a fun and educational online virtual world for kids ages 5 and up, is based on the PBS show The Zula Patrol.  In Zula World’s virtual world, kids can create their own avatar, fly their own spaceship, and discover for themselves that when it comes to science, exploring is never boring. Sebastian has found

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Product Review: Burpee Money Garden $650 of veggies for just $10.. my 9 year old can do it, so can you!

It’s true. If you buy a lot of vegetables, organic at that, you will cut your grocery bill quite a bit just by growing your own veggies. “But that’s so hard”, some say. Well, if I can do it (actually my 9 year old son does it), then you can. Each Money Garden includes vegetables

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Review: My Name Is Chicken Joe (Book/CD Set)

Madelyn turned 3 this weekend and her favorite gifts were books.  She loves books.  One of her favorite books right now is My Name is Chicken Joe.   We read it every night.  The story is about a cat named Chicken Joe and other animals whose names don’t quite fit.  Featuring whimsical illustrations and an

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Bella Sara Treasures & Miniatures collections

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U.B. Funkeys

U.B. Funkeys are colorful, unique collectible figures that I predict are going to be around and growing in numbers for a long time. Funkeys provide access to Terrapinia – a virtual world and home to the Funkeys via USB connected to your PC. Each Funkey has its own characteristics and can access different features on

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Solaroo UV Blocking Sun Clothing from SunFriendlyProducts.com

I received two Solaroo UV blocking suits last summer and failed to write the review and now I can't find the photographs of the kids wearing the suits to post in this review.  Anyway.. I am giving you the heads up now that Solaroo's UV blocking sun clothing is a must have this coming spring

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Build-A-Bear Workshop offers even more animals before for just $10

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