Monthly Archives: February 2013

February 17, 2013 · 7:36 pm

Liberty Sport, Rec Specs Protective Sports Eyewear Review & Giveaway!!!

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You only have one pair of eyes, right?  You should do all you can to protect them.  T-ball, Baseball and Softball are going to be underway before we know it.  You may have already had sign ups in your area.  Even in T-ball a ball to the eye can cause damage to developing eyes, so I was thrilled recently when contacted by Liberty Sport to see if I would like to review their Rec Specs Protective Sports Eyewear.  With two little ones set to play T-ball this spring, these protective glasses make a lot of sense.  When we received them we were very impressed with the quality, you can see these are going to last and protect our sons’ eyes.

They fit both boys extremely well with the adjustable strap and will not fall or slip even during intense motion.  My five-year old who is obsessed with getting glasses even though he does not need them insisted on wearing them after the picture so that speaks volumes for comfort.  If you child does have glasses or contacts they can get these with prescription lenses.  We were sent 2 pairs of the MAXX 20 BASEBALL and they work for T-ball, Baseball, Softball, Handball, Paddleball, Racquetball, Soccer, Squash and Tennis.  The glasses come with a great zipper hard case that makes keeping them handy and safe a breeze.  Get your kids ready for whatever sports they are involved in and keep those precious peepers safe and sound with Liberty Sport!

 

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  • Meets or exceeds ASTM F803 impact resistance standards for several sports.
  • *Meets or exceeds the ASTM F803.03 standard for baseball for children 8 years old and younger at speeds of 40 MPH and below.
  • Major League Baseball inspired team colors (Team Colors are representative of MLB colors and are not an exact match).
  • Patented (#6,890,073B) eyerim assembly allows for a wide range of prescription lens power.
  • Sizing allows for youth fitting.
  • Temples and bridge have soft inside padding for comfort and fit.

Comes with semi-rigid case & adjustable strap.

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Liberty Sport is sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings.  One lucky blog reader will win their choice of Rec Specs Eyewear (subject to availability).  Thank you Liberty Sport for the review pairs and for sponsoring this eye-popping giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!!!  Open to US residents.

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· 5:32 pm

Disney’s Peter Pan Diamond Edition Blu-Ray Combo Pack Review!!!

Peter Pan has returned…
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Join mischievous Peter Pan, the young boy who refuses to grow up, his hot-tempered pixie pal, Tinker Bell and the Darling children as they soar away to the mysterious Never-Never land where childhood lasts forever in this magical, musical adventure!
Peter Pan: Diamond Edition will be available for a limited time on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital Copy!

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My older kids loved Peter Pan, in fact one of my daughter’s favorite songs to sing when she was 2 was “Never Smile at a Crocodile.”  I could not wait when we received the Peter Pan Diamond Edition Blu-Ray, DVD and Digital Copy Combo Pack recently.  My littlest guy is obsessed with pirates now so this could not have come at a better time.  They absolutely love this movie and it is amazing how Disney movies just stand the test of time and delight generation after generation.  Be sure and get you Peter Pan Diamond Edition Combo Pack before they fly off to Never Land!

 

 


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February 16, 2013 · 8:59 pm

Scholastic Storybook Treasures, “The Red Hen…And More Cooking Stories” DVD Review & Giveaway!!!

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THIS FEBRUARY, SCHOLASTIC STORYBOOK TREASURES™ SERVES UP A DELECTABLE BUFFET OF SCRUMPTIOUS STORIES IN AN ALL-NEW DVD!

THE RED HEN…AND MORE COOKING STORIES

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Families hungry for something to sink their teeth into will have their appetites sated when Scholastic Storybook Treasures™ releases an all new DVD featuring delectable tales about food with THE RED HEN…AND MORE COOKING STORIES!  Highlighted by the eye-popping take on the story of a red hen and her adventures in baking by the Caldecott Award winning father-daughter team of Ed Emberley and Rebecca Emberley, the brand new DVD also features other stories about cooking including “Bread Comes to Life”, a live action film narrated by Lily Tomlin, Jane Yolen’s modern day classic “How Do Dinosaurs Eat Their Food?” and the hilarious tale of pastry run amok in “Arnie the Doughnut”, narrated by Michael McKean.

In the Emberley’s sparkling version of a classic tale, Red Hen finds a recipe for a Simply Splendid Cake and asks her friends the cat, the rat, and the frog to help with the preparations. But it seems as though her friends want no part in the cake until it’s ready to eat. Will they decide to pitch in, or let Red Hen do all of the hard work?  Find out in this highly enjoyable adaptation, which is joined by three other classic tales, as well as a Read-Along function which highlights the words as they are spoken, allowing young viewers to follow along with the narrators, who include such celebs as Tomlin (“Desperate Housewives”, “The Magic School Bus”) and McKean (“Homeland”, Spinal Tap, “Laverne and Shirley”). 

BONUS FEATURES

 ·         Easy-to-follow recipe for how to bake your own splendid cake!

·         Read-Along captioning

Do you ever feel like the Red Hen? I think as moms we feel that way more than once in a while.  In this new version of a classic tale you will be able to share with your kids just how it feels to have no one help with the work and only want to enjoy the fun part of eating.  Then you can follow the recipe and make your own Splendid Cake where everyone helps in the making and the eating!

Scholastic is sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings.  One lucky blog reader will win their own THE RED HEN…AND MORE COOKING STORIES DVD.  Thank you Scholastic for the review DVD and for sponsoring this great giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!!! Open to US residents.

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February 15, 2013 · 4:33 pm

Strawberry Shortcake Berry Friends Forever Coloring Page!!!

A New Strawberry Shortcake film, Strawberry Shortcake: Berry Friends Forever,  is coming to DVD March 5th!!! In anticipation we are pleased to bring you a Strawberry Shortcake Coloring Page.  We also want to let you know that we will be having a giveaway for a copy of the new Strawberry Shortcake DVD very soon, so make sure you subscribe so you do not miss it!

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To get the free Strawberry Shortcake Berry Friends Forever Coloring Page Click HERE!!!

 


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February 14, 2013 · 11:50 pm

Glee Gum, Make Your Own Chocolate Kit Review and Giveaway!!!

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Happy Valentine’s Day Everyone!!!  What does everyone associate with Valentine’s Day?  Chocolate of course! Okay maybe you said love or roses, or sweethearts but chocolate has to be in the top 5!  So, what better review for Valentine’s Day then a Make Your Own Chocolate Kit from Glee Gum.  This kit is fun and educational, it lets kids see how chocolate is made.  It comes with organic cocoa butter that you melt either in the microwave or on the stove, cocoa beans you can have your kids rub between their hands to remove the shell and show them how it smells and if it tastes like chocolate, starter crystals, paper liners, thermometer, powdered sugar and cocoa powder.  It’s easy to make the chocolate by first melting the organic cocoa butter and then adding the sugar and cocoa, letting it cool and stirring it until it reaches 94 degrees F. and then adding the starter crystals and pouring in the candy liners that you could add mix ins to if desired.  The chocolate is good quality and tastes great.  It is a great activity to do with your kids, scout troop or in a school setting.

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The Ingredients

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Organic Cocoa Butter

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Melted Organic Cocoa Butter

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After Adding Cocoa Powder and Powdered Sugar and Heating Again

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Put the Thermometer on the outside lower part of the bowl and stir, stir, stir until it cools to 94 degrees F.

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At 94 degrees F. you can add the starter crystals.

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Pour the melted chocolate into the candy liners.

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Rubbing a Cocoa Been between his hands.

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The Chocolate is hardened and set.

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Finished Chocolate

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Yum!

Glee Gum is sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings.  One lucky blog reader will win their choice of Glee Gum’s Make Your Own Chocolate, Make Your Own Gummies or Make Your Own Gum Kits.  Thank you Glee Gum for the review kit and for sponsoring this delicious giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!!!  Open to US residents.

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· 12:36 am

Mauviel M’cook, 1.9 qt Stainless Steel Saucepan & Lid Review and Giveaway!!!

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We like to cook at our house and believe in investing in quality cookware because it  cooks better and lasts.  Mauviel Stainless Steel Cookware has a 5 ply construction that works on all cooking surfaces.  The 2.6 mm thickness allows for even heat distribution for fast, uniform and controlled cooking.  Handy pouring rims eliminate drips when pouring liquids and the handles are fixed by sturdy stainless steel rivets.  The oversized handles are great for easy and safe lifting.  Designed for both household and commercial cooking M’cook products are oven safe up to 680 degrees F.  Each piece is handcrafted in France and has a lifetime guarantee for household use.

I tried the 1.9 qt. Stainless Steel Saucepan with Cast Stainless Steel Handle.  You can tell this pan is quality from the first time you hold it in your hands, it is exquisitely crafted and beautiful.  It performs splendidly with even heating and handle and spout that make pouring hot liquids a breeze.  The stainless steel is easy to care for and cleans up like a charm.  If you are looking for some great stainless steel quality handcrafted cookware, you should take a look at Mauviel M’cook.

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Features

  • 5 ply Construction – High performance cookware, works on all cooking surfaces, including induction.
  • 2.6 mm Thickness on all shapes – even heat distribution (fast, uniform, controlled cooking).
  • Pouring rims on all shapes – eliminates drips when pouring liquids.
  • Handles fixed by sturdy stainless steel rivets.
  • Available in cast stainless steel, cast iron, or bronze handles.
  • Oversized handles – for safe lifting of stew pans, roasters and other large pots.
  • Professional diameters and heights – M’Cook products have high sides and are designed for both professional and household cooking.
  • Oven safe to 680° F.
  • Dishwasher safe.
  • Each piece handcrafted in France by Mauviel – manufacturing cookware since 1830.
  • Lifetime guarantee. (Warranty not valid for commercial use)

 

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Mauviel is sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings.  One lucky blog reader will win their own 1.9 qt. Stainless Steel Saucepan & Lid ($150.00 Value)!  Thank you Mauviel for the review saucepan and for sponsoring this great giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!!!  Open to US residents.

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February 13, 2013 · 12:14 am

“Bear In Love” by Daniel Pinkwater Review and Giveaway!!!

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Bear in Love is such a great story for little ones especially during Valentine’s Day.  It is a very unlikely love story that is born out of kindness between a big bear and a little bunny.  It really shows that love is blind and that kindness is a beautiful thing that can be extended to another regardless of size.  It has adorable illustrations and is a heartwarming read to share with your children.

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One morning, the bear finds something just outside his cave. It is orange and long and pointy and has bushy green leaves at one end. And it’s sweet and crunchy! Where did it come from? Then there are two more of the sweet crunchy things the next morning! The bear knows that someone nice is leaving him these treats. If only he could discover who it is! Should he leave something tasty in return? With the help of Will Hillenbrand’s endearing illustrations, the inimitable Daniel Pinkwater spins a charming little mystery about unexpected kindnesses—and finding that extra-special someone.

Candlewick Press is sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings.  One lucky blog reader will win their own copy of Bear In Love!  Thank you Candlewick Press for the review book and for sponsoring this great giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!!! Open to US residents.

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February 12, 2013 · 2:37 pm

Get Some Great Tips On Capturing Better Baby Photos!!!

One of the most common things moms ask me when they see some of the portraits I have taken of my children is for tips on how to take good pictures of their kids. Photographer, author and educator Erin Manning provides her Top 3 Tips for capturing better baby photos. Erin gives you advice on setting the scene and getting close to the baby for those perfect images, as well as using a SanDisk Ultra SDHC card to make sure she never misses a shot.

I can tell you sitting on my desk right now are multiple SanDisk Ultra SDHC Memory Cards.  It is truly a product I use and I mostly by the 32 GB cards because I don’t ever want to be out of room when I am shooting.  These cards give me beautiful high quality images that I can easily transfer right to my computer for editing and sharing.

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February 11, 2013 · 2:10 pm

Disney, Wreck-It Ralph, Valentine’s Day Trading Cards!!!

“Why are your hands so freakishly big?”
“I don’t know, why are you so freakishly annoying?”
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Sometimes we don’t have the best way with words. This Valentine’s Day help your kids say something sweet to their friends with Wreck-It Ralph Valentine’s Cards!
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Wreck-It Ralph will be available on HD Digital 2/12 and on 3D Blu-ray Combo Pack on 3/5!
 
 

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· 1:14 am

Jambo’s Hootenanny, Rootsy Rock with a Hint of Blues Out February 12th!!! CD Review & Giveaway!!!

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REAL AMERICAN ROOTS MUSIC FOR KIDS
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Parents’ Choice Award winning independent musician Steve Pierson and his powerhouse band Jambo are on a mission to bring real American roots music to kids.  Jambo looks forward with pride to the February 12 release of their second, roots-based studio CD,Hootenanny (Got the Blues Music, $14.95, for ages 4 – 9, run time 42 minutes).
My husband is a guitarist and he loves to play blues among other things so I know this CD would be one he would enjoy listening to with our two youngest musicians in the making.  This will definitely have your family moving and singing alone in no time!  Just think bluegrass, blues and a smidge of rock and roll for good measure.
Co-produced by Jambo’s creator (and former Blues Head front man) Steve Pierson and Grammy nominee Tor Hyams, Hootenanny features fourteen Steve Pierson originals.  Notes Steve, “I wrote two kinds of songs for Hootenanny:  full blown band tracks and what I call ‘back porch’ tracks.  I really wanted to mix up styles and give listeners a taste of different instruments and different kinds of songs.  One of my primary goals has been to give kids, at a very early age, a taste of the ‘good stuff’ — the kind of organic, rootsy music that I love and that I feel is missing in much of kids’ music these days.”

Hootenanny Track List:

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Let’s Be Friends

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Be Yourself

Your Sweet Smile

Brand New Day

We Are All One Kind

Come On By

Space Monkey

Don’t Play With Your Food

Ice Cream Soup

Fearless Bill

Groovy Day

Begin The Day Again

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