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November 2, 2011 · 11:25 pm

Rock N Learn, “Colors, Shapes & Counting” DVD Review & Give-Away!!!

I am back again with another Rock N Learn DVD review.  I was recently sent, “Colors, Shapes & Counting” DVD from Rock N Learn for review.  I knew my 2-year-old would love it because he is so into his shapes, colors and counting, but I was really happy to see that it includes advanced concepts for gifted learners, so my 4-year-old was glued to it and learning how ellipses differ from ovals and other advanced concepts.  Rollie Roundman, Trollie Triangle and Rockford Rectangle take your child on a learning adventure full of great songs and games.  Children will be so captivated by the action-packed animation and fun songs, they’ll want to watch and play along over and over again! Even gifted learners will be challenged by the advanced concepts.  My boys just love the Rock N Learn DVDs and ask to watch them all the time.  It is so nice that such educational DVDs are so fun for kids to watch and play along with.

I am selecting this Rock N Learn DVD for our 2011 Holiday Gift Guide because it is a great gift for the little one’s on your list.

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Colors, Shapes & Counting features the comical adventures of Rollie Roundman, Trollie Triangle, and Rockford Rectangle. These playful characters help preschoolers master basic skills and concepts for the kindergarten classroom through songs, laughter, and games. Children will be so captivated by the bright, action-packed animation and stimulating soundtrack, they’ll want to watch and play along over and over again.

Even gifted learners will be challenged by the advanced concepts we’ve included! Preschoolers review the basic colors and also learn maroon and turquoise. They discover polygons, trapezoids, the differences between a square and a rectangle, and more. They enjoy counting objects up to 20 by color, shape, or a combination of both… important preschool sorting skills.

On Colors, Shapes & Counting DVD, the comical characters come to life. Preschoolers enjoy watching so much that many parents report this is their child’s favorite.

Colors, Shapes & Counting DVD  includes the following:

Meet Rollie Roundman • Colors, Colors All Around • Basic Colors • Preschool Color Practice • Learn Our Shapes • Shapes Are All Around Us • What Color Is It? • Name That Shape • Music Helps Me Count to Five • What About Zero? • Mixing Colors • Counting Up to 10 • How Many Shapes? • So Many Shapes • So Many Colors • The Ellipse • Diamonds and Squares • Four Cool Shapes • What Are Polygons? • The Polygon Song • Let’s Count to 20 • Fun Time Quiz • Colors All Around

Rock N Learn is sponsoring a give-away on Mommy Ramblings.  One lucky blog reader will win a Rock N Learn DVD or CD of their choice.  Thank you Rock N Learn for the review DVD, providing the discount code and for sponsoring this rockin’ give-away!!!  Open to US and Canadian Residents.

Rock N Learn Give-Away on Mommy Ramblings Rules:

Mandatory Entry– Visit the Rock N Learn Website, and let me know what DVD or CD you would choose if you win.   Leave your answer in a comment on this post.  (If this entry is not done, all others will be deleted)

Extra Entries: (make sure you leave a separate comment for each entry or they will not count)

1. Like Mommy Ramblings on Facebook and leave me a comment here that you did.

2. Follow Mommy Ramblings on Twitter, and leave me a comment here that you did with your Twitter name.

3. Follow Mommy Ramblings by email, and leave me a comment here that you did.

4. Vote for Mommy Ramblings on Picket Fence Blogs (Button is on the side of our blog, “We’re on the Fence) and leave me a comment here you did.  You can do this once a day, just make sure and leave a comment each time you do.

5. Rate Mommy Ramblings on Top Mommy Blogs (button is on the side of our blog) and leave me a comment here that you did.  Can only be done once per give-away.

6. Write a review for Mommy Ramblings on Alexa.com (button is on our blog right under the We’re on the Fence button) and leave me a comment here that you did.  Can only be done once per give-away.

7. Tweet this give-away on Twitter and leave me a comment here that you did with your Twitter name. You can do this once a day, just make sure and leave a comment each time you do.

8. Like Blueberry Hill Photography on Facebook and leave me a comment here that you did.

Good Luck Everyone!!!  Give Away Ends November 30th at 12am EST.   Winner will be selected by Random.org


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· 11:25 pm

Rock N Learn, “Colors, Shapes & Counting” DVD Review & Give-Away!!! {Give-Away Ended}

I am back again with another Rock N Learn DVD review.  I was recently sent, “Colors, Shapes & Counting” DVD from Rock N Learn for review.  I knew my 2-year-old would love it because he is so into his shapes, colors and counting, but I was really happy to see that it includes advanced concepts for gifted learners, so my 4-year-old was glued to it and learning how ellipses differ from ovals and other advanced concepts.  Rollie Roundman, Trollie Triangle and Rockford Rectangle take your child on a learning adventure full of great songs and games.  Children will be so captivated by the action-packed animation and fun songs, they’ll want to watch and play along over and over again! Even gifted learners will be challenged by the advanced concepts.  My boys just love the Rock N Learn DVDs and ask to watch them all the time.  It is so nice that such educational DVDs are so fun for kids to watch and play along with.

I am selecting this Rock N Learn DVD for our 2011 Holiday Gift Guide because it is a great gift for the little one’s on your list.

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYEQPzk9nUE]

Colors, Shapes & Counting features the comical adventures of Rollie Roundman, Trollie Triangle, and Rockford Rectangle. These playful characters help preschoolers master basic skills and concepts for the kindergarten classroom through songs, laughter, and games. Children will be so captivated by the bright, action-packed animation and stimulating soundtrack, they’ll want to watch and play along over and over again.

Even gifted learners will be challenged by the advanced concepts we’ve included! Preschoolers review the basic colors and also learn maroon and turquoise. They discover polygons, trapezoids, the differences between a square and a rectangle, and more. They enjoy counting objects up to 20 by color, shape, or a combination of both… important preschool sorting skills.

On Colors, Shapes & Counting DVD, the comical characters come to life. Preschoolers enjoy watching so much that many parents report this is their child’s favorite.

Colors, Shapes & Counting DVD  includes the following:

Meet Rollie Roundman • Colors, Colors All Around • Basic Colors • Preschool Color Practice • Learn Our Shapes • Shapes Are All Around Us • What Color Is It? • Name That Shape • Music Helps Me Count to Five • What About Zero? • Mixing Colors • Counting Up to 10 • How Many Shapes? • So Many Shapes • So Many Colors • The Ellipse • Diamonds and Squares • Four Cool Shapes • What Are Polygons? • The Polygon Song • Let’s Count to 20 • Fun Time Quiz • Colors All Around

Rock N Learn is sponsoring a give-away on Mommy Ramblings.  One lucky blog reader will win a Rock N Learn DVD or CD of their choice.  Thank you Rock N Learn for the review DVD, providing the discount code and for sponsoring this rockin’ give-away!!!  Open to US and Canadian Residents.

Rock N Learn Give-Away on Mommy Ramblings Rules:

Mandatory Entry– Visit the Rock N Learn Website, and let me know what DVD or CD you would choose if you win.   Leave your answer in a comment on this post.  (If this entry is not done, all others will be deleted)

Extra Entries: (make sure you leave a separate comment for each entry or they will not count)

1. Like Mommy Ramblings on Facebook and leave me a comment here that you did.

2. Follow Mommy Ramblings on Twitter, and leave me a comment here that you did with your Twitter name.

3. Follow Mommy Ramblings by email, and leave me a comment here that you did.

4. Vote for Mommy Ramblings on Picket Fence Blogs (Button is on the side of our blog, “We’re on the Fence) and leave me a comment here you did.  You can do this once a day, just make sure and leave a comment each time you do.

5. Rate Mommy Ramblings on Top Mommy Blogs (button is on the side of our blog) and leave me a comment here that you did.  Can only be done once per give-away.

6. Write a review for Mommy Ramblings on Alexa.com (button is on our blog right under the We’re on the Fence button) and leave me a comment here that you did.  Can only be done once per give-away.

7. Tweet this give-away on Twitter and leave me a comment here that you did with your Twitter name. You can do this once a day, just make sure and leave a comment each time you do.

8. Like Blueberry Hill Photography on Facebook and leave me a comment here that you did.

Good Luck Everyone!!!  Give Away Ends November 30th at 12am EST.   Winner will be selected by Random.org


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· 10:57 pm

Organic Peeled Snacks Review & Give-Away!!!

I was recently sent an assortment of real fruit snacks from Peeled to review.  Peeled Snacks knows that food starts out delicious and nutritious, and it doesn’t need some machine to improve it, or engineering to perfect it. They bring you food that’s as close to its natural state as possible. So make snacking a satisfying part of your lifestyle by eating food as it was meant to be: peeled.  I was very glad to try this gently-dried fruit.  It is so hard to find dried fruit without additives of some kind.  Peeled Snack’s ingredients are simple, just the fruit.  For example, one of my favorite flavors is the much-ado-about-mango and the ingredient is organic mangos, that’s it.  They taste delicious and are bursting with flavor.  The have lots of great flavors and mixed bags and are perfect for good nutritious snacks on the run. As a mom I am always running and so are my kids, these snacks can be kept in your purse or diaper bag and ready when hunger strikes.

Peeled Snacks are now available in Starbucks throughout the US and Canada.  Because we are entering the holiday season where we are even more busy than usual, I am placing Peeled Snacks on our 2011 Holiday Gift Guide under the section; Products to Pamper Yourself and Your Family This Holiday Season.  These healthy and nutritious snacks will keep you energized and properly nourished while you are zipping around being an elf.

Peeled Snacks is sponsoring a give-away on Mommy Ramblings.  One lucky blog reader will win an Organic Fruit Picks Variety Pack. Thank you Peeled Snacks for the review snacks and for sponsoring this delicious and nutritious give-away on Mommy Ramblings!!!  Open to US residents.

Peeled Snacks, Organic Fruit Picks Variety Pack Give-Away on Mommy Ramblings Rules:

Mandatory Entry– Visit Peeled Snacks, and let me know a snack you would like to try.  Leave your answer in a comment on this post. (If this entry is not done, all others will be deleted)

Extra Entries: (make sure you leave a separate comment for each entry or they will not count)

1. Like Mommy Ramblings on Facebook and leave me a comment here that you did.

2. Like Peeled Snacks on Facebook, then leave me a comment here that you did.

3. Follow Mommy Ramblings on Twitter, and leave me a comment here that you did with your Twitter name.

4. Follow Peeled Snacks on Twitter, and leave me a comment here that you did with your Twitter name.

5. Follow Mommy Ramblings by email, and leave me a comment here that you did.

6. Vote for Mommy Ramblings on Picket Fence Blogs (Button is on the side of our blog, “We’re on the Fence) and leave me a comment here you did.  You can do this once a day, just make sure and leave a comment each time you do.

7. Rate Mommy Ramblings on Top Mommy Blogs (button is on the side of our blog) and leave me a comment here that you did. (Can only be used as one entry per give-away.)

8. Tweet this give-away on Twitter and leave me a comment here that you did with your Twitter name. You can do this once a day, just make sure and leave a comment each time you do.

9. Like Blueberry Hill Photography on Facebook and leave me a comment here that you did.

10. Write a review for Mommy Ramblings on Alexa.com (button is on our blog right under the We’re on the Fence button) and leave me a comment here that you did.  Can only be done once per give-away.

Good Luck Everyone!!!  Give Away Ends November 30th at 12am EST.  Winner will be selected by Random.org.


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· 10:57 pm

Organic Peeled Snacks Review & Give-Away!!! {Give-Away Ended}

I was recently sent an assortment of real fruit snacks from Peeled to review.  Peeled Snacks knows that food starts out delicious and nutritious, and it doesn’t need some machine to improve it, or engineering to perfect it. They bring you food that’s as close to its natural state as possible. So make snacking a satisfying part of your lifestyle by eating food as it was meant to be: peeled.  I was very glad to try this gently-dried fruit.  It is so hard to find dried fruit without additives of some kind.  Peeled Snack’s ingredients are simple, just the fruit.  For example, one of my favorite flavors is the much-ado-about-mango and the ingredient is organic mangos, that’s it.  They taste delicious and are bursting with flavor.  The have lots of great flavors and mixed bags and are perfect for good nutritious snacks on the run. As a mom I am always running and so are my kids, these snacks can be kept in your purse or diaper bag and ready when hunger strikes.

Peeled Snacks are now available in Starbucks throughout the US and Canada.  Because we are entering the holiday season where we are even more busy than usual, I am placing Peeled Snacks on our 2011 Holiday Gift Guide under the section; Products to Pamper Yourself and Your Family This Holiday Season.  These healthy and nutritious snacks will keep you energized and properly nourished while you are zipping around being an elf.

Peeled Snacks is sponsoring a give-away on Mommy Ramblings.  One lucky blog reader will win an Organic Fruit Picks Variety Pack. Thank you Peeled Snacks for the review snacks and for sponsoring this delicious and nutritious give-away on Mommy Ramblings!!!  Open to US residents.

Peeled Snacks, Organic Fruit Picks Variety Pack Give-Away on Mommy Ramblings Rules:

Mandatory Entry– Visit Peeled Snacks, and let me know a snack you would like to try.  Leave your answer in a comment on this post. (If this entry is not done, all others will be deleted)

Extra Entries: (make sure you leave a separate comment for each entry or they will not count)

1. Like Mommy Ramblings on Facebook and leave me a comment here that you did.

2. Like Peeled Snacks on Facebook, then leave me a comment here that you did.

3. Follow Mommy Ramblings on Twitter, and leave me a comment here that you did with your Twitter name.

4. Follow Peeled Snacks on Twitter, and leave me a comment here that you did with your Twitter name.

5. Follow Mommy Ramblings by email, and leave me a comment here that you did.

6. Vote for Mommy Ramblings on Picket Fence Blogs (Button is on the side of our blog, “We’re on the Fence) and leave me a comment here you did.  You can do this once a day, just make sure and leave a comment each time you do.

7. Rate Mommy Ramblings on Top Mommy Blogs (button is on the side of our blog) and leave me a comment here that you did. (Can only be used as one entry per give-away.)

8. Tweet this give-away on Twitter and leave me a comment here that you did with your Twitter name. You can do this once a day, just make sure and leave a comment each time you do.

9. Like Blueberry Hill Photography on Facebook and leave me a comment here that you did.

10. Write a review for Mommy Ramblings on Alexa.com (button is on our blog right under the We’re on the Fence button) and leave me a comment here that you did.  Can only be done once per give-away.

Good Luck Everyone!!!  Give Away Ends November 30th at 12am EST.  Winner will be selected by Random.org.


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· 10:06 pm

The Bedtime Book for Dogs by Bruce Littlefield, Review & Give-Away

Do you have a dog or dogs that are part of your family? Yesterday, our 2 year old was sitting on the floor in the family room with our 1 year old Westie cuddled in his lap. I sat back for a moment and just relished the moment of watching my son be so loving to our Zoey.  I think pets are a wonderful additions to a family and they teach our children and ourselves so much. Recently, I was sent Bruce Littlefield’s, The Bedtime Book for Dogs, and I have to say, it is an adorable book.  What I really like, is that it is a simple story that is easy for kids to read to their dog thus creating some special time for both of them.  The book is delightfully illustrated by Paul S. Heath.  My toddlers enjoy this book as well as our dogs and I look forward to them being able to read it to our three dogs very soon.  This book celebrates the love of a dog and his friend and gives you a few minute to cuddle with your dog and your kids and share some special time. I am adding this book to our 2011 Holiday Gift Guide.  It is truly a great book for all the dogs and dog lovers on your list.

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Bruce Littlefield is sponsoring a give-away on Mommy Ramblings.  One lucky blog reader will win their own copy of The Bedtime Book for Dogs.  Thank you Bruce Littlefield for the review copy and for sponsoring this great give-away on Mommy Ramblings!!!

The Bedtime Book for Dogs by Bruce Littlefield Give-Away on Mommy Ramblings Rules:

Mandatory Entry– Visit Bruce Littlefield’s Website, and let me know something about him, his book or his dog.  Leave your answer in a comment on this post. (If this entry is not done, all others will be deleted)

Extra Entries: (make sure you leave a separate comment for each entry or they will not count)

1. Like Mommy Ramblings on Facebook and leave me a comment here that you did.

2. Like Bedtime Book for Dogs on Facebook, then leave me a comment here that you did.

3. Follow Mommy Ramblings on Twitter, and leave me a comment here that you did with your Twitter name.

4. Follow Westminster The Dog on Twitter, and leave me a comment here that you did with your Twitter name.

5. Follow Mommy Ramblings by email, and leave me a comment here that you did.

6. Vote for Mommy Ramblings on Picket Fence Blogs (Button is on the side of our blog, “We’re on the Fence) and leave me a comment here you did.  You can do this once a day, just make sure and leave a comment each time you do.

7. Rate Mommy Ramblings on Top Mommy Blogs (button is on the side of our blog) and leave me a comment here that you did. (Can only be used as one entry per give-away.)

8. Tweet this give-away on Twitter and leave me a comment here that you did with your Twitter name. You can do this once a day, just make sure and leave a comment each time you do.

9. Like Blueberry Hill Photography on Facebook and leave me a comment here that you did.

10. Write a review for Mommy Ramblings on Alexa.com (button is on our blog right under the We’re on the Fence button) and leave me a comment here that you did.  Can only be done once per give-away.

Good Luck Everyone!!!  Give Away Ends November 30th at 12am EST.  Winner will be selected by Random.org.

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· 10:06 pm

The Bedtime Book for Dogs by Bruce Littlefield, Review & Give-Away {Give-Away Ended}

Do you have a dog or dogs that are part of your family? Yesterday, our 2 year old was sitting on the floor in the family room with our 1 year old Westie cuddled in his lap. I sat back for a moment and just relished the moment of watching my son be so loving to our Zoey.  I think pets are a wonderful additions to a family and they teach our children and ourselves so much. Recently, I was sent Bruce Littlefield’s, The Bedtime Book for Dogs, and I have to say, it is an adorable book.  What I really like, is that it is a simple story that is easy for kids to read to their dog thus creating some special time for both of them.  The book is delightfully illustrated by Paul S. Heath.  My toddlers enjoy this book as well as our dogs and I look forward to them being able to read it to our three dogs very soon.  This book celebrates the love of a dog and his friend and gives you a few minute to cuddle with your dog and your kids and share some special time. I am adding this book to our 2011 Holiday Gift Guide.  It is truly a great book for all the dogs and dog lovers on your list.

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Bruce Littlefield is sponsoring a give-away on Mommy Ramblings.  One lucky blog reader will win their own copy of The Bedtime Book for Dogs.  Thank you Bruce Littlefield for the review copy and for sponsoring this great give-away on Mommy Ramblings!!!

The Bedtime Book for Dogs by Bruce Littlefield Give-Away on Mommy Ramblings Rules:

Mandatory Entry– Visit Bruce Littlefield’s Website, and let me know something about him, his book or his dog.  Leave your answer in a comment on this post. (If this entry is not done, all others will be deleted)

Extra Entries: (make sure you leave a separate comment for each entry or they will not count)

1. Like Mommy Ramblings on Facebook and leave me a comment here that you did.

2. Like Bedtime Book for Dogs on Facebook, then leave me a comment here that you did.

3. Follow Mommy Ramblings on Twitter, and leave me a comment here that you did with your Twitter name.

4. Follow Westminster The Dog on Twitter, and leave me a comment here that you did with your Twitter name.

5. Follow Mommy Ramblings by email, and leave me a comment here that you did.

6. Vote for Mommy Ramblings on Picket Fence Blogs (Button is on the side of our blog, “We’re on the Fence) and leave me a comment here you did.  You can do this once a day, just make sure and leave a comment each time you do.

7. Rate Mommy Ramblings on Top Mommy Blogs (button is on the side of our blog) and leave me a comment here that you did. (Can only be used as one entry per give-away.)

8. Tweet this give-away on Twitter and leave me a comment here that you did with your Twitter name. You can do this once a day, just make sure and leave a comment each time you do.

9. Like Blueberry Hill Photography on Facebook and leave me a comment here that you did.

10. Write a review for Mommy Ramblings on Alexa.com (button is on our blog right under the We’re on the Fence button) and leave me a comment here that you did.  Can only be done once per give-away.

Good Luck Everyone!!!  Give Away Ends November 30th at 12am EST.  Winner will be selected by Random.org.

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· 8:54 pm

Handstand Kids Mexican Cookbook Kit Review & Give-Away!!! {Give-Away Ended}

I love cooking with my kids, besides spending quality time together, there is a huge opportunity for teaching them a multitude of skills.  I love products that inspire children and adults to cook and create together.  Recently, Handstand Kids sent me a child’s apron and their Mexican Cookbook Kit to review. The Handstand Kids Cookbook Company creates international cookbook kits that introduce children to the culture, language, and cuisine of a new country. The apron is the perfect attire for your little sous chef to wear in the kitchen. The Mexican Cookbook Kit includes a kid size red oven mitt and is packaged in a resealable tortilla bag. The Mexican Cookbook kit introduces kid chefs ages 3 to 12 to delicious and healthy Mexican recipes. Recipes like Farmer’s Market Chips & Salsa, There’s a Meatball in My Soup, and Cheese sandwiches into Quesadillas take your little chef around the world through your own kitchen. All the utensils and ingredients are translated into Spanish so you can speak the language of Mexico as you cook! The recipes are leveled from 1 to 4 avocados so you will know the age appropriate level for your little chef.

What a fun cookbook kit this is!  Now, besides learning about measuring and order of ingredients, you can also help your child learn Spanish while creating a great meal.  The cookbook is written by Yvette Garfield and has colorful pages and illustrations by Kim DeRose. Your child is more likely to eat new foods when they help in the preparation.  This cookbook allows you to spend time cooking healthy recipes that taste great.  You can stick to simple recipes for the youngest kids and advance as they get older and are more capable in the kitchen.

Mommy Ramblings thinks the Handstand Kids Mexican Cookbook Kit is a great gift idea and is putting it on our 2011 Holiday Gift Guide.  This is a great original gift idea for the kids on your gift list.

Handstand Kids is sponsoring a give-away on Mommy Ramblings.  One lucky blog reader will win a Handstand Kids Mexican Cookbook Kit.  Thank you Handstand Kids for the review kit and for sponsoring this great give-away on Mommy Ramblings!!!  Open to US residents.

Handstand Kids Mexican Cookbook Kit Give-Away on Mommy Ramblings Rules:

Mandatory Entry– Visit Handstand Kids, and let me know another product you like.  Leave your answer in a comment on this post. (If this entry is not done, all others will be deleted)

Extra Entries: (make sure you leave a separate comment for each entry or they will not count)

1. Like Mommy Ramblings on Facebook and leave me a comment here that you did.

2. Like Handstand Kids on Facebook, then leave me a comment here that you did.

3. Follow Mommy Ramblings on Twitter, and leave me a comment here that you did with your Twitter name.

4. Follow Handstand Kids on Twitter, and leave me a comment here that you did with your Twitter name.

5. Follow Mommy Ramblings by email, and leave me a comment here that you did.

6. Vote for Mommy Ramblings on Picket Fence Blogs (Button is on the side of our blog, “We’re on the Fence) and leave me a comment here you did.  You can do this once a day, just make sure and leave a comment each time you do.

7. Rate Mommy Ramblings on Top Mommy Blogs (button is on the side of our blog) and leave me a comment here that you did. (Can only be used as one entry per give-away.)

8. Tweet this give-away on Twitter and leave me a comment here that you did with your Twitter name. You can do this once a day, just make sure and leave a comment each time you do.

9. Like Blueberry Hill Photography on Facebook and leave me a comment here that you did.

10. Write a review for Mommy Ramblings on Alexa.com (button is on our blog right under the We’re on the Fence button) and leave me a comment here that you did.  Can only be done once per give-away.

Good Luck Everyone!!!  Give Away Ends November 30th at 12am EST.  Winner will be selected by Random.org.

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· 8:54 pm

Handstand Kids Mexican Cookbook Kit Review & Give-Away!!!

I love cooking with my kids, besides spending quality time together, there is a huge opportunity for teaching them a multitude of skills.  I love products that inspire children and adults to cook and create together.  Recently, Handstand Kids sent me a child’s apron and their Mexican Cookbook Kit to review. The Handstand Kids Cookbook Company creates international cookbook kits that introduce children to the culture, language, and cuisine of a new country. The apron is the perfect attire for your little sous chef to wear in the kitchen. The Mexican Cookbook Kit includes a kid size red oven mitt and is packaged in a resealable tortilla bag. The Mexican Cookbook kit introduces kid chefs ages 3 to 12 to delicious and healthy Mexican recipes. Recipes like Farmer’s Market Chips & Salsa, There’s a Meatball in My Soup, and Cheese sandwiches into Quesadillas take your little chef around the world through your own kitchen. All the utensils and ingredients are translated into Spanish so you can speak the language of Mexico as you cook! The recipes are leveled from 1 to 4 avocados so you will know the age appropriate level for your little chef.

What a fun cookbook kit this is!  Now, besides learning about measuring and order of ingredients, you can also help your child learn Spanish while creating a great meal.  The cookbook is written by Yvette Garfield and has colorful pages and illustrations by Kim DeRose. Your child is more likely to eat new foods when they help in the preparation.  This cookbook allows you to spend time cooking healthy recipes that taste great.  You can stick to simple recipes for the youngest kids and advance as they get older and are more capable in the kitchen.

Mommy Ramblings thinks the Handstand Kids Mexican Cookbook Kit is a great gift idea and is putting it on our 2011 Holiday Gift Guide.  This is a great original gift idea for the kids on your gift list.

Handstand Kids is sponsoring a give-away on Mommy Ramblings.  One lucky blog reader will win a Handstand Kids Mexican Cookbook Kit.  Thank you Handstand Kids for the review kit and for sponsoring this great give-away on Mommy Ramblings!!!  Open to US residents.

Handstand Kids Mexican Cookbook Kit Give-Away on Mommy Ramblings Rules:

Mandatory Entry– Visit Handstand Kids, and let me know another product you like.  Leave your answer in a comment on this post. (If this entry is not done, all others will be deleted)

Extra Entries: (make sure you leave a separate comment for each entry or they will not count)

1. Like Mommy Ramblings on Facebook and leave me a comment here that you did.

2. Like Handstand Kids on Facebook, then leave me a comment here that you did.

3. Follow Mommy Ramblings on Twitter, and leave me a comment here that you did with your Twitter name.

4. Follow Handstand Kids on Twitter, and leave me a comment here that you did with your Twitter name.

5. Follow Mommy Ramblings by email, and leave me a comment here that you did.

6. Vote for Mommy Ramblings on Picket Fence Blogs (Button is on the side of our blog, “We’re on the Fence) and leave me a comment here you did.  You can do this once a day, just make sure and leave a comment each time you do.

7. Rate Mommy Ramblings on Top Mommy Blogs (button is on the side of our blog) and leave me a comment here that you did. (Can only be used as one entry per give-away.)

8. Tweet this give-away on Twitter and leave me a comment here that you did with your Twitter name. You can do this once a day, just make sure and leave a comment each time you do.

9. Like Blueberry Hill Photography on Facebook and leave me a comment here that you did.

10. Write a review for Mommy Ramblings on Alexa.com (button is on our blog right under the We’re on the Fence button) and leave me a comment here that you did.  Can only be done once per give-away.

Good Luck Everyone!!!  Give Away Ends November 30th at 12am EST.  Winner will be selected by Random.org.

Mexican Cooking Kit from Handstand Kids


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· 5:52 pm

JJ Cole Boutique Collection, Myla Diaper Bag Review & Give-Away!!! {Give-Away Ended}

I am thrilled to offer you a sneak peak at one of JJ Cole’s newest diaper bags. The Myla diaper bag is part of the JJ Cole Boutique Collection and will be available on November 19th.  I was recently sent this bag in the boysenberry fleur color for review and it is beautiful.  It is truly a bag that does not scream, “Diaper Bag!”  You will find yourself using this trendy bag long after your little one is out of diapers.  This is a roomy large bag, my favorite.  It is extremely well constructed and is full of details and features that make it a mother’s dream. Lots of pockets, changing pad stores in its own sleeve inside the bag, the side pockets are roomy and have magnetic snaps for easy open and close.  The bag is PVC and Teflon free, has a comfortable padded adjustable shoulder strap, and comes in a colorful array of style options. I love this bag so much I am adding it to our 2011 Holiday Gift Guide.

JJ Cole Myla Diaper Bag

From the Manufacturer

Re-Run exterior fabric-water-resistant and keeps 6 plastic bottles out of landfill. Adjustable, padded shoulder strap. Fully water-resistant and seam-taped lining.

Product Description

The JJ Cole Myla Diaper Bag
With the Myla, there’s room for just about anything. Not only is there a spacious front pocket but also a large inner compartment with multiple elastic-topped pockets. Designed for all-day traveling and heavy-duty carrying, perfect for a mom with one or more children! Part of JJ Cole’s Boutique collection.
Re-Run, exterior fabric – keeps 6 plastic bottles out of landfill
Fully water-resistant and seam-taped lining
2 spacious side pockets and back pocket
Front pocket under flap for diapers and wipes
Adjustable, padded shoulder strap
5 metal feet on the bottom of bag to prevent scratching
Padded changing pad with velcro closure included
PVC and teflon free
Quality Guarantee
JJ Cole stands behind the quality of all of their products. Each of thier products is under warranty against manufacturer defects
JJ Cole Myla Diaper Bag
JJ Cole is sponsoring a give-away on Mommy Ramblings.  One lucky blog reader will win a JJ Cole Myla Diaper Bag in their choice of color.  Thank you JJ Cole for the review bag and for sponsoring this awesome give-away!!!  Open to US residents.

JJ Cole Myla Diaper Bag Review & Give-Away on Mommy Ramblings Rules:

Mandatory Entry– Like JJ Cole on Facebook, leave a comment on their wall about this give-away.  Leave me a comment on this post that you did this. (If this entry is not done, all others will be deleted)

Extra Entries: (make sure you leave a separate comment for each entry or they will not count)

1. Like Mommy Ramblings on Facebook and leave me a comment here that you did.

2. Follow JJ Cole on Twitter, and leave me a comment here that you did with your Twitter name.

3. Follow Mommy Ramblings on Twitter, and leave me a comment here that you did with your Twitter name.

4. Follow Mommy Ramblings by email, and leave me a comment here that you did.

5. Vote for Mommy Ramblings on Picket Fence Blogs (Button is on the side of our blog, “We’re on the Fence) and leave me a comment here you did.  You can do this once a day, just make sure and leave a comment each time you do.

6. Rate Mommy Ramblings on Top Mommy Blogs (button is on the side of our blog) and leave me a comment here that you did. (Can only be used as one entry per give-away.)

7. Tweet this give-away on Twitter and leave me a comment here that you did with your Twitter name. You can do this once a day, just make sure and leave a comment each time you do.

8. Like Blueberry Hill Photography on Facebook and leave me a comment here that you did.

9. Write a review for Mommy Ramblings on Alexa.com (button is on our blog right under the We’re on the Fence button) and leave me a comment here that you did.  Can only be done once per give-away.

10. Subscribe to JJ Cole on YouTube.  Leave a comment her that you did.

Good Luck Everyone!!!  Give Away Ends November 29th at 12am EST.  Winner will be selected by Random.org.

JJ Cole Myla Diaper Bag


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· 2:36 pm

Switcha Pocket Jeans Review & Give-Away!!! {Give-Away Ended}

Little girls love to have their own style, to be original and change outfits a lot! Switcha Pocket is an awesome way for girls to be able to do exactly that! Switcha Pocket makes jean pants and skirts for girls, and with their innovative design, allows them to change their back pockets out for different patterns! The pockets are attached to the jeans with Velcro hook and loop tape which makes it fast and easy to switch with different ones! With so many pocket designs to choose from, a girl can wear different pockets on her jeans every day for a week.
My niece received a pair of regular, dark wash jeans, and chose the cupcake pocket design to try out for review. The jeans came with a matching pair of bird and leaf pockets. She loved being able to pick out her own style of pocket to go with the jeans. They fit nicely, they are well made and stylish. I think Switcha Pockets are the next big thing in girls clothing!!
We are adding Switcha Pocket to our 2011 Holiday Gift Guide because their jeans and skirts make the perfect gift for the little girls on your holiday gift list.
If you know a young girl that loves being different, and having her own style, you’ll love this give-away! Switcha Pocket is generously sponsoring a give-away on Mommy Ramblings! One lucky blog reader will win a pair of jeans and their choice of 1 extra pocket!! Thank you Switcha Pocket for the review jeans and for sponsoring this cool give-away!!!  Open to US Residents.

Switcha Pocket Jeans Give-Away on Mommy Ramblings Rules:

Mandatory Entry– Visit Switcha Pocket,  and let me know a pocket style you like. leave Leave me a comment on this post with your answer. (If this entry is not done, all others will be deleted)

Extra Entries: (make sure you leave a separate comment for each entry or they will not count)

1. Like Mommy Ramblings on Facebook, and leave me a comment here that you did.

2. Like Switcha Pocket on Facebook, and leave me a comment here that you did.

3. Follow Mommy Ramblings on Twitter, and leave me a comment here that you did with your Twitter name.

4. Follow Mommy Ramblings by email, and leave me a comment here that you did.

5. Vote for Mommy Ramblings on Picket Fence Blogs (Button is on the side of our blog, “We’re on the Fence) and leave me a comment here you did.  You can do this once a day, just make sure and leave a comment each time you do.

6. Rate Mommy Ramblings on Top Mommy Blogs (button is on the side of our blog) and leave me a comment here that you did. (Can only be used as one entry per give-away.)

7. Tweet this give-away on Twitter and leave me a comment here that you did with your Twitter name. You can do this once a day, just make sure and leave a comment each time you do.

8. Like Blueberry Hill Photography on Facebook and leave me a comment here that you did.

9. Write a review for Mommy Ramblings on Alexa.com (button is on our blog right under the We’re on the Fence button) and leave me a comment here that you did.  Can only be done once per give-away.

Good Luck Everyone!!!  Give Away Ends November 29th at 12am EST.   Winner will be selected by Random.org.


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