THE WHAT: Skechers Twinkle Toes THE HOW: They light up! THE REVIEW: Think light up shoes are just for baby? These funky phat cool shoes were da bomb with my 8 and 10 year old (and their friends). Oh and there is a boy version too. Parents are all on the look out for back to…
Product Reviews
Lil’ Zoomers | #playpanel
THE WHAT: Lil’ Zoomers™ Spinnin’ Sounds Speedway™ THE AGE: 6M+ THE LEARNING: eye tracking, cause & effect, sensory development THE REVIEW: The cars are a great toy just on their own! The roller balls ensure there aren’t any little wheel bits that might break off during play. Perfect size for little hands to grasp too….
Topzy Tumblers | #playpanel
THE WHAT: Fisher-Price Topzy Tumblers Twirlin’ Tumblin’ Fun Park THE AGE: 6-36 months THE LEARNING: eye tracking, cause & effect, sensory development with sound, sight and touch. THE REVIEW: Adult assembly is required (but anyone can assemble since I was able to – and I have two left hands (not really). My 8 month old son LOVES…
Bean bag boss
http://beanbagboss.com/ THE WHAT: Bean Bag Boss – an online store of…you guessed it…bean bag chairs THE HOW: Tough exterior, washable with a damp cloth, kid-friendly and parent comfy! THE WHY: Bean Bag chairs are great for reading, chilling out, tv watching, napping…geez we could go on…but we’d have to change position in the bean bag. THE REVIEW:…
Tablets for Tots – part deux
In the Parent Club Tablets for Tots post we presented a break down of the benefits of Apple ipad, Blackberry PlayBook and Samsung Galaxy Tablet specifically for family (and tot) use. The folks at Motorola didn’t want to be left out (and why should they?) and offered a hands-on experience of the… Motorola Xoom The Motorola Xoom is the perfect…
Hamilton Beach Bébé Products Make Life Easier
THE WHAT: Hamilton Beach Bébé Mini Blender and Hamilton Beach Bébé 3 Cup Food Chopper THE HOW: Dishwasher safe, this mini blender and food chopper are the new parents’ best friend. Small enough to fit on the kitchen counter without being cumbersome yet powerful enough to get the job done. THE WHY: Because making baby…
Harry Potter and the Deathy Hallows part 2 | Review
From the age of four, Harry Potter has been a huge part of my life. Every year I waited impatiently to see the next installment of my favourite series and I have read and loved all the books. So that’s why last night, I couldn’t believe it was all coming to an end! I think…
Tablets for Tots
I was recently invited for a Tablets for Tots luncheon (hosted by Best Buy, the Geek Squad and reps from RIM) to munch and meander the opportunities for kids and tablet devices. Confession: I have a tablet – a Samsung Galaxy Tablet and no I do NOT let my kids touch it (thems got sticky…
Britax Baby Carrier Review
THE WHAT: BRITAX BABY CARRIER (featuring the CarryLong System, which reduces the risk of back and shoulder strain during extended wear by distributing weight across the shoulders, back and hips.) THE HOW: accommodates babies 8lbs-32lbspadded waist and shoulder strapsdistributes weight across shoulders (comfortably)removable infant insertbaby can face inwards or outwardsdetachable bibeasy snapsadjustable head support THE…
Parent Club Reviews: Kodak EasyShare Mini
?THE WHAT: The KODAK EASYSHARE MINI Camera THE SIZE: as big as a credit card. really. THE FEATURES: Kodak’s Share button is a one-touch-sharing tool to KODAK Gallery, FACEBOOK, TWITTER, YouTube, FLICKR and more. 10 MP 3X wide-angle optical zoom Blur reduction Kodak’s Face Recognition feature video with audio capture THE WHY: Because parents’ bags runith over…
PosterJack Review
THE WHAT: posterjack.ca THE CANADIAN COOL: This Canadian Company turns your digital photos into artwork. From posters to canvas to peel n’ stick photos and more. THE HOW: Simply chose your photo, select product and size and upload. It’s that easy. Delivery is only to Canadian residents at this time. THE BONUS: Just in time…
5 Minute Challenge – Clover Leaf – Part 1
We were recently approached to participate in the 5 Minute Challenge from Clover Leaf (and disclosure: we do actually use Clover Leaf as our go-to tuna for school lunch so this challenge was right up our alley…or river…since…you know…it’s fish.) And bonus points to Clover Leaf: they are donating 555 cans of tuna to local…