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Metropolitan Museum of Art Store, Intelliglobe, Interactive World Globe Review!!! #HolidayGiftGuide

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My older kids love geography and it appears my youngest children are following in their footsteps.  The Intelliglobe, Interactive World Globe is the perfect gift this holiday season that’s educational, fun, interactive and way more than a passing fad or something that will be outgrown.  This intelligent globe has so many ways to interact and play it seems endless.

There were ways for my preschooler to play and my graduate school daughter who is getting her masters in urban planning was challenged as well.  It was so refreshing to see something that can truly grow with a child right up and into adulthood.  The trivia and find games were a favorite and my littlest guy loved finding states.  So many facts are available and the quality of the sound is superb.  The globe can be used with headphones and the Intellipen has a port that allows you to update the most relevant facts and information with ease.
 A 48 page World Discovery book is included and both the Intellipen and the book store neatly on and in the back of the globe base.  This globe is a great addition to any home or classroom.  Mommy Ramblings thinks the Intelliglobe is a great gift this holiday season that will delight and educate year after year.

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The Intelliglobe can be purchased at The Metropolitan Museum of Art Store along with many other great gifts this holiday season.  Mommy Ramblings is adding The Intelliglobe to our 2013 Holiday Gift Guide.  

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Teach young minds about their world with this interactive globe designed with advanced digital technology. Educational and entertaining, the globe’s Intellipen allows the user to partake in trivia and multiple choice challenges, plus you’ll learn thousands of facts on landmarks from around the world, flags, foods, animals, explorers, and much more.

Ages 5 and older (recommended for ages 7–10). Includes 18 touch & control features, 7 compare features, 6 find games, a trivia challenge, a multiple choice challenge, audio in 4 Languages (English, French, Spanish & German), a 1 GB wireless talking reader, which features USB updatable, downloadable information capability, a clear sound speaker and a headphone port, a wireless Intellipen, and a 48 page world discovery book, which is compatible with the Intellipen. Pen uses 2 AA batteries (included). Globe: 18 1/2”H x 16”W x 12”D.


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Ornaments With Love Christmas & Holiday Personalized Ornaments Review & Giveaway!!! #HolidayGiftGuide

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We are kicking off the start of Mommy Ramblings’ 2013 Holiday Gift Guide Posts with Ornaments With Love!  Ornaments with Love is a family run company that has been in the retail gift business for over 50 years.  This great company has so many great styles of ornaments and tabletop decorations for the holidays that can be personalized.

These unique ornaments make great gifts and will become treasured keepsakes that will evoke great memories each season when they are unboxed and displayed.  As a mom of many, I really like that they have ornaments that go beyond 2.5 children and even included pets. This year we ordered a festive, Christmas Train decoration with a car that was adorned for each family member with their name.  The detail and quality on the ornament is superb and my little ones were so excited when it arrived.  They were busy finding everyone’s car and had such fun seeing there was a train car for everyone.  The extensive ornament selection will let you find the perfect ornament for anyone, check out some of the available styles below and to see them all visit the website.

So many ornaments for grandparents, grandmas and grandpas

So many ornaments for grandparents, grandmas and grandpas

 

 

Ornaments for Teachers!

Ornaments for Teachers!

Special Ornaments for Service Men and Women!

Special Ornaments for Service Men and Women!

 

Daycare Provider and Babysitter Ornaments!

Daycare Provider and Babysitter Ornaments!

 

Great Ornaments for Photographers!

Great Ornaments for Photographers!

 

Lots of New Baby and Baby's First Christmas Ornaments!

Lots of New Baby and Baby’s First Christmas Ornaments!

Hanukkah Ornaments!

Hanukkah Ornaments!

 

Ornaments for Multiples!

Ornaments for Multiples!

 

Ornaments for musicians and so many other hobbies!

Ornaments for musicians and so many other hobbies!

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Oranments With Love Train Merry Christmas

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Would you like a chance to win one of these great ornaments?  Ornaments with Love is sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings.  One luck blog winner will win an ornament of their choice from Ornaments with Love!  Thank you Ornaments with love for the beautiful review ornament and for sponsoring this spectacular giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!!!  Open to US residents.

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Check Out Tiny Prints 2013 Holiday Cards & Gifts!!! Win a $50 Tiny Prints Code In Our Giveaway!!!

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I know you may be thinking it’s not even Halloween, but it’s time to start thinking about Holiday Cards.!  I have already taken the pictures I want to use for mine this year.  You have to make sure you start early when you have a big family since it is such a challenge.  I love the new Holiday Cards. for 2013 at Tiny Prints. There are so many new styles this year! New trim options like square, rounded, bracket, ticket and scallop to choose from.  New designs styles featuring Contemporary, Classic, Vintage, Full Bleed Photos, All That Glitters, Bold Expressions, Simply Chic, Woodland Wonder & The New Tradition.  There are matching address labels and envelope liners available to have a fully coordinated look.

I am so thankful they have so many styles that allow you to use multiple pictures because I love to use several in our card.  It is so difficult to decide with all the great options but my top five are:

BLOCK BLESSED: TOMATO

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SHEER CONFETTI: SIREN

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PIECED PRAISE: COBBLESTONE

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BLOOMING TIDINGS: PINE

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BRIGHT MOMENTS: SLATE
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There are so many options that I have not seen anywhere else like changing colors that make designing an original card fun and easy!  There are also great Photo Gifts. available that would make treasured gifts for the people on your Holiday Gift List.  iPad Cases, Photo calendars, mugs, planners and photo books are all available along with many other custom photo gifts.
Join in Tiny Print’s Holiday Cheer Pinning Party™.  #TinyPrintsCheer on October 8 at 2 PM ET!
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Making Fishy Friends Blog Tour & Book Giveaway!!!

 

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Author, former teacher and mom Kate Messner has battled the back-to-school blues from all sides – and won!

Her picture books Sea Monster and the Bossy Fish and Sea Monster’s First Day help students, parents and teachers address some of the fears and challenges that come at the end of summer and the beginning of the school year.

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“Sea Monster keeps delivering important messages in fun ways.”—Kirkus Reviews

“Genuine enthusiasm and humor”—School Library Journal

 

We were thrilled to be asked to participate in this Blog Tour about such important issues for kids in school.  I loved sharing these with my kids and it spurred some great discussion that helps then to see ways to handle things in a very positive way.  Click Here for a print out of the Friend Fish Pledge to share with your child.

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Special Discount For Mommy Ramblings’ Readers!!!

30% off + free shipping at ChronicleBooks.com!

Just enter this promotion code: SEAMONSTER

 Offer ends September 6, 2013

The Giveaway!!!

One of my blog readers will have the chance to win Sea Monster and the Bossy Fish and Sea Monster’s First Day Books plus a Classroom Poster!  Open to US residents.

About The Author:

Kate Messner books for kids include the acclaimed Martie McGuire series, Capture the Flag, Hide and Seek and Over and Under the Snow. She’s be honored bye New York Times Notable, Junior Library Guild, IndieBound, and Bank Street College of Education Best Books selections. The Brilliant Fall of Gianna Z. was the winner of the 2010 E.B. White Read Aloud Award for Older Readers. Kate spent fifteen years teaching middle school and earned National Board Certification in 2006. She’s a popular speaker at schools, libraries and professional conferences, and was the only children’s book author invited to speak at the TED 2012: Full Spectrum Conference.

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NeuYear 2013 Dry Erase Calendar Review and Giveaway!!! 3 Winners!!!

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Can you believe 2012 only has a few days left and we are into a brand new year.  A new year brings all kinds of resolutions of how we want to improve and organization is high on most people’s resolution list.  If you need help scheduling your days and want a very visual reminder as well as see your year at a glance the NeuYear 2013 Dry Erase Calendar will probably be just what you are looking for.  This large coated calendar is printed on both sides so it can be hung in either portrait or landscape views.  Dry erase marker will wipe right off if you have a change of plans or make a mistake.  Works great for the home office, for busy moms, families, students and more.  I love mine!!!

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NeuYear is sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings.  3 lucky blog readers will win their own 2012 Dry Erase Calendar!  Thank you NeuYear for the review calendar and for sponsoring this awesome giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!!!  Open to US residents.

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