Nurture Your Child's Imaginations with #littleadventures Dress-Ups #redefiningprincess #Giveaway

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I have a little girl that likes to get dirty, wrestle with her brothers but also LOVES dressing up as her favorite princesses, play pretend and dance and sing to her favorite Disney songs!

So I have learned over the years that most dress up dresses just don't last in our house! One second she may be dancing around the house in her play princess dress and the next second she may be wrestling in it or running around outside in it! And don't even get me started on trying to clean one of those fancy play dresses!

And that is why I instantly fell in love with Little Adventures and their soft, washable, affordable dress ups. Now my daughter can be anyone she wants to be, anytime of day and do whatever she wants in it...because thes Little Adventures dresses are machine washable, soft and comfortable and easy to put on and off!

The company was started 15 years ago by two moms who were tired of itchy, scratchy dress ups that fell apart and were not washable. Their little customers take naps, play outside, and go to the store wearing these dress ups, then play and play some more! These adorable dress-ups at affordable prices are the perfect fit for little ones. They are comfortable with no itchy underskirts or fabrics, completely finished seams and hems, and no buttons or ties to frustrate little fingers! The stretch bodices accommodate a variety of sizes making each size more versatile. All items are made with quality fabrics and trims that are comfortable, washable and guaranteed!

And Little Adventures doesn't just limit their selection to girls! They are dedicated to nurturing imagination and magic that live in ALL young children and adults too! Their wonderful collection features princess dress ups, magical mermaids, boy costumes and even adult costumes as well! i

Check out some of my favorite items from Little Adventures:

AMULET PRINCESS

This gorgeous new addition will be a hit with your little girl. The comfortable stretchy purple velvet bodice has intricate white trimmings, organza overlaid sleeves, and a purple amulet at the neckline. The full satin skirt is trimmed with delicate white designs and organza hip drapes. 

My daughter loves Princess Sophia AND the color purple so this is the perfect birthday gift for her! She will receive at for her birthday at the end of this month so I don't have a picture yet but I will definitely update this post to show you the grin on her face while wearing this gorgeous dress! Plus, I love it because it is machine washable and stretchy, soft and very comfortable!

And to make her even happier, she gets to match her favorite doll because her doll has the same AMULET PRINCESS DOLL DRESS! 

She is going to LOVE dressing up alongside her doll! The dress is easy to get on and is also machine washable for easy cleaning!!

And to go with this beautiful dress, I got my daughter the CHUNKY WHITE CRYSTAL DIAMOND JEWELRY SET because she LOVES jewelry! It will look gorgeous with this dress!

These bright, modern necklace & bracelet sets are made from high quality beads and jewels, and stretchy elastic jewelry thread for easy, comfortable wear. A fashionable addition to any of our dress ups, or a perfect accessory for everyday wear. It features high quality beads and jewels and stretchy elastic jewelry thread for easy, comfortable wear!

My daughter's very favorite princess is Merida from Brave. Sadly, Little Adventures was out of stock of that princess dress in my daughter's size at the time I was ordering but I got the next best thing: the SCOTTISH PRINCESS DOLL DRESS!

Now my daughter can dress her doll up like Merida and I know she is going to love it!

This stunning new dress is the complete match to our new elegant Scottish Princess dress up. The bodice is made from lavish dark teal crushed velvet, with intricate gold edging and silk puff sleeves. The full velvet skirt is edged with gold satin and adorned with gold edged hip drapes.

So if you have a princess in your house (or a prince!), make sure you head over to Little Adventures and check out their full selection of dress up clothes! They are so fun for all ages and Moms love them too because they are easy to wash and so comfortable for their children!

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You can purchase all Little Adventures dress up clothes from their website

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* Thank you to Little Adventures for their product for review! Disclosure - This product was given for review for my honest opinion. No other compensation was given.*

Coral Toothpaste for National Children's Dental Health Month

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They may be small, but little mouths deserve big attention to ensure a healthy smile for years to come.

In honor of National Children’s Dental Health Month in February, consider switching to coral – Coral LLC® Coral Kids Toothpaste, that is.

Formulated with ionic coral calcium and more than 70 trace minerals, Coral Kids Toothpaste’s unique whole food mineral complex may assist in keeping pearly whites protected by helping to maintain proper oral alkalinity and re-mineralizing tooth enamel.

The kid-approved, berry bubblegum-flavored paste’s combination of EcoSafe™ coral minerals plus Xylitol work to keep a neutral pH level in little mouths, which is crucial to combatting cavities and decay and promoting fresh breath.

Unlike most children’s toothpastes that are full of chemicals and artificial flavors and colors, Coral Kids Toothpaste contains none of the above – including NO sodium lauryl sulfate and NO fluoride – so it’s safe to swallow.

And don't worry parents - there is a CoralWhite Toothpaste for you too! Check out their Coral White Toothpaste in Mint and Tea Tree!

The structure of tooth enamel is actually a fine matrix of tubules conveying nutrients from the outside to the inside of the tooth. Brushing your teeth with CoralWhite not only helps to prevent cavities by raising the pH (alkalinity) of your saliva, whitens teeth, and freshens breath, but because of the unique whole food mineral complex from Coral White's Coral Calcium, it may help to re-mineralize the enamel.

Remember in this toothpaste there are NO FLUORIDE, NO SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE! I LOVE that and it makes me feel so much happier when I brush each day!

Buy It:

You can purchase Coral Toothpaste is available in a six-ounce tube for $6.95 (MSRP) from www.coralcalcium.com or locate a nearby retailer. 

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Inspire a Love of Learning with @BluebeePals! #Giveaway

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Did you ever wish your child's favorite pet or stuffed animal could talk to them? My daughter loves talking to her stuffed animals and she now has the chance for them to talk back with her new Bluebee Pal - Hudson the Puppy!

Not only is Hudson SO SO Soft and Cuddly (my daughter wouldn't put him down and stop hugging and kissing him!) but he easily connects by Bluetooth to many devices and can read your child a story or sing a song!

Just prop up a laptop, tablet or smart phone onto their laps and tuck into their plush arms. Then watch the magic begin! You can check them out in this YouTube video and see how they work.

Hudson the Puppy is just one of five plushy learning tools that moves its mouth as it talks, sings and reads to a child. The magic is actually a connection to any Bluetooth enabled phone, tablet or laptop from Apple to Android. Each loveable stuffed animal has a mesmerizing feature -- lip synchronization – that allows the pal’s lips to move while singing a downloaded tune or engaging with various learning apps. Even foreign language apps work—in fact, as long as an app has sound, it will work with Bluebee Pals!

These educational toys make language and literacy fun. The pals can even be used as a hands-free telephone with the built in speaker and microphone! A rechargeable battery with USB micro-charged cable is included.


Comes in five animal styles: Riley the Zebra, Sammy the Bear, Hudson the Puppy, Lily the Lamb, and Leo the Lion.  Bluebee Pals have won seven notable industry awards, including the coveted Teachers’ Choice Awards that honor exceptional quality and outstanding performance in the classroom and at home.

Buy It:

You can purchase each Bluebee Pal fpr $64.99 from www.BluebeePals.com, or online at Target, Walmart or Amazon.

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Protect Your Children's Hearing with @GearForKidz Headphones

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This year on my son's school supply list were headphones for using on the computer. Since these will be the first headphones my son has ever used, I was a little nervous. I don't want his hearing wrecked but I want him to enjoy the computer at school.

So I immediately thought of Kidz Gear and their awesome Wired Headphones which feature the unique KidzControl™ Volume Limit Technology for a safe listening experience while helping to protect children’s hearing.

Kidz Gear Headphones is the parent’s and children’s choice for headphones for safe listening, with numerous industry awards for their innovative technology, including the Creative Child, iParenting Media, iParenting Hot, Academics Choice, NAPPA, and Babble Awards.

Kidz Gear is essential audio gear for children. All Kidz Gear Headphones for Kids are designed specifically for children and deliver a high-quality adult-like audio experience when used with all audio devices, including iPhones, iPads, Kindles, Nooks, Android smartphones, tablets, and computers.

My children received the Standard pair of Kidz Gear KidzControl Volume Limit Headphones and I LOVE that they are designed with the highest quality audio components available. This ensures your child will have the best and most importantly safest listening experience possible.

My son and daughter are SO excited to have their own headphones for the first time and I am so happy their hearing is safe because they own Kidz Gear headphones! These headphones are the safest headphones available for the little ones. They are a must for children in the car, on the plane or hanging out at home.

Buy It:

You can purchase Kidz Gear Wired Headphones for $19.99 each. All Kidz Gear products are available directly from Kidz Gear at www.GearForKidz.com, and select retailers and online sites. 

* Thank you to Kidz Gear for their product for review! Disclosure - This product was given for review for my honest opinion. No other compensation was given.*

Start The School Year Off On The Right Foot with @GOLDTOE Socks

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I just can't believe school starts for my son in just two weeks!

WHERE HAS THE SUMMER GONE???!!! 

As you and your children begin the school year this year, Gold Toe wants to help you out and start students off on the right foot...literally!

Gold Toe wants to ensure students have reliable back to school attire. From colorful activewear to bold, traditional collections, Gold Toe socks have a variety of styles perfect to kick the school year off right.

MY favorite part about Gold Toe's children's lines are their EZ MATCH® sizing system, ideal for parents with multiple children. The number of gold rings on the toe indicates each sock size, alleviating the stress of mismatching socks in the laundry. This makes life SO much easier for me as I sort and put away laundry!!

Plus, Gold Toe’s boys and girls fashion socks feature stripes and argyle designs that showcase classic patterns with a twist, as bright color options, like tye-dye and make for a great way to spice up students’ sock drawers.

And if your children are super active like mine and go through socks like crazy like mine then you will LOVE that Gold Toe merchandise has been designed to ensure long lasting, comfortable wear. Features such as cooling and breathable mesh, arch support and reinforced toes deliver constant support to your feet, allowing anyone to keep active during recess, P.E. or a school soccer game.

I love the fun colors they offer and how these socks are really well-made and quality socks that I know will last a lot longer than just one season!

No more toes poking out through the tops of socks, no more boring socks and no more mixing up socks among my children's drawers!

So this year, start off the school year on the right foot...with Gold Toe on your children's feet!

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You can purchase Gold Toe socks from their website.

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Make Cleaning Up Fun with the @Dunk_Collection & #Giveaway

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Do you have trouble getting your children to clean up their rooms, put their dirty clothes in their hamper or laundry basket or just are tired of boring old hampers taking up space in bedrooms?

Then you have seriously got to check out the Dirty Dunk, the original over-the-door basketball hoop laundry hamper - a product that not only makes children WANT to pick up their laundry, but looks good too!

It is my children's new favorite accessory in their room and I am happy because their room has been SO much cleaner and they don't mind when I say "Time to clean up your room!".

The Dirty Dunk™ gives kids a cool and fun way to keep their rooms clean and allows parents to breathe easier at night.

And my favorite part - I could set this up myself - there was almost NO assembly and I didn't have to get out any tools, waste precious minutes of my day or get frustrated setting it up! I just took it out of the box, hooked the backboard on the door and hooked in the rim and net on the backboard! AND DONE! The clothes were ready to get DUNKED and SWISHED!

Dirty Dunk™ hangs securely from your bedroom door with sturdy padded metal hooks and is made with a sturdy backboard 23’’x15.75’’ (best quality on the market).

It also features:
• 12’’ diameter metal rim
• 45“ long nylon net with a handy drawstring bottom.

And for those that like to compete in the Corporate Arena check out another one of their fun products: DOCUMENT DUNK™ WASTEBASKET BASKETBALL HOOP

Keep your desk clean and clutter free with the Document Dunk™, a miniature basketball goal designed for an executive's wastepaper basket. Just aim, shoot and swish. The Document Dunk is the perfect addition to transform your office/cubicle into a corner office.

This is really a fun gift idea for any basketball lover!

Buy It:

You can purchase all The Dunk Collection products exclusively on their website and on Amazon.

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Must-Haves Products for Summer Travels with Kids

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Summer break is quickly approaching and that means that family vacations are on the horizon!! But whether you’re traveling by plane, train, or automobile, kids can turn travel into a trial of your sanity. I am the first to admit I absolutely HATE car rides and having three children under 6 in the car for long hours is one of the most trying experiences out there! However, I am also a firm believer in family vacations and making memories so away we go in the car each summer as a family!

But luckily, over the years, I have learned a few tricks to making vacations easier for the whole family and I have learned about some great products that help out too!

Check out some of my top products to make summer vacations more fun and less stressful:

4Kids Trolley Suitcase

It all starts with a fun suitcase that gets children excited for the trip and helpful in packing! I love to travel in style with the 4Kids Trolley Suitcases by Lassig. Not only does it feature cute designs and fun colors - it is really fun and easy for our children to pull around and makes my load lighter.

The trolley features a large main section, inside elastic straps to secure items, additional bag for dirty clothes or shoes, height adjustable handle and outer pocket. This is a must have for the little traveler. I love the extra bag for shoes or dirty clothes - we ALWAYS need that when traveling! My children love this new suitcase and can't wait to travel with it this summer!

MSRP: $95.49. Available online at www.Amazon.com

Claessens' Kid’Sleep Globetrotter

Nothing makes traveling harder than lack of sleep! We LOVE our sleep clocks at home for helping the children know when to wake up but we have never had one to travel with....until NOW!

We have been a fan and user of the Claessens' Kid'Sleep clock for years and now everyone is so excited to use the Claessens’ Kid’Sleep Globetrotter when traveling! It is the perfect travel companion that can be used as a night light and sleep trainer for young children and an alarm clock for older children.

If the sleeping sheep is lit, kids know to stay in bed. When the awake sheep is illuminated, it is okay to get out of bed and start the day. It is super compact and fits nicely in a suitcase and my children have the original Kid'Sleep so they love that they have one they can travel with now! AND, we, as parents, are so happy to not be woken up early in the morning when traveling anymore!!

For ages 2-7 years. 
$24.99 online at www.Amazon.com 

Play Wrap Happy Trails

And for entertaining the traveling baby, HABA’s Play Wrap Happy Trails offers plenty of stimulating sounds and textures!

It easily attaches to car seats and cribs to offer endless entertainment and the little car shape includes squeaker. I love that it can move from bed to carseat to wherever your child likes to play! It makes lots of fun noises and will become your baby's new favorite traveling buddy! For ages Birth-1 year.

MSRP: $19.99. Available online at www.HABAusa.com

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STEM Robot Mouse Coding Activity Set from Learning Resources & Giveaway

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Coding is fast-growing focus in elementary education and Learning Resources, known for their award-winning hands-on learning toys and games, has created one of the first hands-on introductory coding sets for the age 5+ crowd.

Studies show when we use our hands to learn – by writing, by hands-on touch experimentation, etc. – we retain the information much better and I have definitely learned that my children love learning this way! So when I saw the NEW Learning Essentials™ STEM Robot Mouse Coding Activity Set, I knew that it would be so educational for them and loads of fun too!

This set introduces the concept of step programming and challenges children to create, program and problem solve in a simple, exciting way. My children have spent hours playing with this activity set and it is fun and educational every time!

How to Play

You first start by picking the shape of the maze you want to use and then building the maze. Then children use the coding cards to create a step-by-step path for Colby, the Programmable Robot Mouse. Then you program the sequence of steps, push go and then watch Colby race to find the cheese!

This deluxe set includes 30 double-sided coding cards, 10 double-sided activity cards, cheese wedge, and Activity Guide to provide the perfect hands-on introduction to coding concepts.

There are endless options for creating the path using the 16 maze grids to create a 20" x 20" maze board, 22 maze walls, and 3 tunnels for endless possibilities.

Colby lights-up, makes sounds when the cheese is found (and when Jack (sold separately) and Colby meet nose to nose), and features 2 speeds along with colorful buttons to match coding cards for easy programming and sequencing.

My 6 year old asks to play this every day and even my 4 year old has gotten an early start to coding watching his brother play! It took my son a couple tries to figure out how to use the card and code Colby but it was great learning for him using trial and error until he got it right! I loved watching his face every time he was successful in getting Colby through the maze!

If you have a child who has an early interest in coding, computers or programming, then this STEM Robot Mouse Coding Activity Set is perfect for them! It will definitely provide hours and hours of educational fun for the whole family!

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You can purchase the STEM Robot Mouse Coding Activity Set for $59.99 from the Learning Resources website

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