‘Cool Stuff & Product Reviews’ Archives
Review of Pocoyo and Friends Swiggle Traks for Toddlers
I had the opportunity to review the Pocoyo and Friends Swiggle Traks this month. It comes with a small trak, a motorized Pocoyo car, a ball and a bridge. I tested it out with my son who just turned 5. The trak can be set up three ways. First you can let the car go in a circle and over the bridge. Next, you can flip the trak inside-out [...]
Child’s White Fox Scarf
How adorable. We found this darling white Fox scarf over on Etsy at Isadora. Made from super soft peruvian wool, they are each hand knitted, then wet felted and adorned with safety eyes and nose! A long scarf that will wrap around your little one's neck twice for extra warmth or loop around itself! $52.
Party in Your PJs
Have you ever heard of Kigurumi pajamas? Maybe not since they are all the rage in Japan. Over there everyone wears these just for the fun of it ... to parties ... over clothes or just to relax. How Fun! they come in lots of fun colors, animals and characters. They're soft, fleecy and fun to wear, with the hood featuring the animal [...]
Pumpkin Pop Game for Halloween
What a cool idea. Leave it to Martha ... but we love this party idea for Halloween, played like a carnival game. It's a fun and inexpensive Halloween party idea that the kids will love. Go to Martha Stewart for the complete directions.
Book Review for Tails of Castle Hill Acres
Recently, I interviewing a charming first time Children's Book author, Valerie Grimes. Valerie, a retired high school English teacher, lives in central Pennsylvania along with her menagerie of furry friends. Her book, The Tails of Castle Hill Acres, portrays, in a fictional sense, the animals that have been a big part of her life. [...]
Skinny Leg Jeans in Fun Colors
We love these skinny jeans in such fun colors. Perfect for summer or fall, these trendy jeans will give a snappy look to your outfit. Fitted from hip to ankle and with a slightly higher-rise, the mid-rise skinny leg is your go-to classic. Wear them with heels or flats. The super-tight fit slips right into boots with no folding or rolling. [...]
Fun and Colorful Garden Hoses
Wow! We absolutely love these fun and colorful garden hoses. These professional-grade 50-foot rubber hoses are of the highest quality. Naturally strong and durable, they won't crush or kink like vinyl hoses, and they coil up easily even in cold weather. The hexagonal shape ensures a good grip. Crush-proof nickel-plated couplings [...]
Diary of a Wimpy Kid- Rodrick Rules DVD- Interview with Jeff Kinney
Diary of a Wimpy Kid- Rodrick Rules, the second Diary of a Wimpy Kid movie to hit the big screen is now available on DVD. The family movie transforms the basic characters and material from the Diary of a Wimpy Kid book into a Big Screen Family Movie. I have to admit, my boys have enjoyed the books, but it was when I watched the movies with my [...]
Grilling Glove A Great Father’s Day Gift for Dad
Looking for a unique and functional gift for Dad? This is the perfect Father's Day gift for any dad who loves to barbeque or grill outdoors. It's a pit grilling glove that can be worn on either hand, from Williams Sonoma. Made of superbly heat-resistant aramid fibers, this grilling mitt offers unmatched protection and versatility for home [...]
Ceramic String Lights for Outdoor Summer Lighting
Make your outdoor evening cookout or party a visual success with these ceramic string lights by Pigeon Toe Ceramics. Choose your own glaze color with options of 15 different colors to select. A set of ten hand-thrown porcelain shades glazed on the inside in the color of your choice. Shown in citrus. Indoor/outdoor 11’ green cord with [...]
