19
Mar

Pottery Barn Kids: Safari Collection Sale

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Both of our children have Pottery Barn Kids bedrooms, Pottery Barn Kids backpacks and Anywhere Chairs. Their shared bathroom is decorated in the Jordan pattern making us a certifiable Pottery Barn Kids family. I have Google alerts set of for PBK kids’ sales and have been a loyal customer since children came into our lives. If there’s something new and cool at PBK, I’m on it. Especially when there’s also a sale.

Recently we had a chance to check out the Lion Safari Collection backpack and tolietry bag pictured above. Since we’re heading to Walt Disney World, Animal Kingdom Lodge  it was a perfect segway into showing the kids a video of our accomidations. Since my daughter uses her old PBK preschool backpack for her “people” (mini-Disney figurines), the Lion Safari backpack, also on the smaller side, now houses my son’s people as well since he told us, “I want people too.”

Join the club son. So does mom.

As with most PBK items, these can be personalized and, as Cool Baby Kid readers know, I’m a sucker for personalization. Budget concious readers are in luck as the Safari Wall Decals, Safari Animal Bookends and Pillow Shams choosen by esteemed National Geographic and the sleeping bags are all one sale! While you’re shopping sale, their Spring Break Sale also offers 20$ off on towels and backpacks plus accessories. And since I have a Google Alert for PBK backpacks, I can tell you with confidence, when they’re on sale, grab them!

Product samples were provided for review purposes; all opinions are 100% my own.

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14
Mar

Wordless Wednesday: Kid Friendly Covers {Giveaway}

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Enter to win one of the new M-Edge Nickelodeon tablet or e-reader covers by commenting on this post why you need a kid-friendly cover. For me, after loosing an iPad screen, the reason is clear! For extra entries:

Check out even more entry possibilities if you’re really determined to win. Read the prize claim information; we announce winners on Prizey.net. Contest ends 3/28/12.

A sample  was provided for review purposes; all opinions are 100% our own.

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09
Mar

LeapFrog Supporting Schools {Giveaway}

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LeapFrog is devoted to early childhood education and literacy.  Having worked with them for year on Cool Baby Kid, I’ve been proud to partner on multiple LeapFrog campaigns such as donating Tag Readers to school.

Some facts:

  • Since 2009, LeapFrog has donated more than $1.5 million in Tag Reading Systems and books to the classrooms of more than 20,000 students.
  • LeapFrog is paving the way for others to help thousands more children to learn to read with Tag™, the #1 selling reading system.
  • LeapFrog wants to help bring $100,000 total in Tag Readers and books to classrooms in need; LeapFrog has donated $50,000 and will match donations dollar for dollar up to $50,000
  • LeapFrog has partnered with DonorsChoose.org, a classroom charity organization, to help teachers who want Tag Readers and books for their classroom.

Having worked with them once before utilizing DonorsChoose.org,  I was excited to receive a $25 code to use on the site.  My own children are preschoolers and as an English teacher literacy is important to me which led me to this particular project:

Cool Giveaway

You too can find a worthy project to donate to thanks to LeapFrog! Enter to win $25 gift card to support a school via DonorsChoose. In addition, the winner will also receive a LeapFrog Tag reader and six books. For extra entries:

Check out even more entry possibilities if you’re really determined to win. Read the prize claim information; we announce winners on Prizey.net. Contest ends 3/23/12.

A gift card  was provided for review purposes; all opinions are 100% our own.

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08
Mar

iPad + Kids = Potential Disaster *iGuy Giveaway*

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For us, “potential” was a reality when our iPad was accidentally dropped on the floor by our son.  The screen smashed as did our desire to let them use the expensive device. With so many cool and educational iPad apps, the answer to our dilemma hinged on a majorly protective iPad cover–one designed specifically for kids. However, most kids’ covers are designed for iPad 2, but luckily iGuy came into our lives one sunny day in March with the ability to protect all iPads. He arrived on our doorstep and become the new favorite guy in our house almost instantly. Mom and dad were thrilled with the foam protection, and the kids have a blast standing him up to play games and shaking his hands.

Here’s a typical conversation from one sibling to another: “Can I have iGuy please?” And the response, “Sure, here you go!” OK, OK…maybe it’s more like, “I WANT iGUY!” with the response, “No, I’m using him.” We think of  iGuy by Speck Products  an opporunity to teach lessons in sharing.

Admittedly it’s not an easy lesson as Tmple Run is hard for me to give up.

Cool Giveaway:

Enter to win an iGuy by commetning on this post about why you need an iGu in your life. For extra entries:

Check out even more entry possibilities if you’re really determined to win. Read the prize claim information; we announce winners on Prizey.net. Contest ends 3/22/12.

Sample products were provided for review purposes; all opinions are 100% our own.

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27
Feb

Top 5 Lakeshore Educational Software Picks

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Can Do! Phonemic Awareness Interactive Games

Why We Love It:This game show is out of this world as learners spin the wheel and answer questions promoting phonemic awarness. Users get practice in beginning, middle and end sounds guided by a cool robot appropiate for ages 6-7 yrs.

Numbers & Counting Adventures Interactive Activities

Why We Love It: As a Language Arts teacher I focus on reading and writing skills and sometimes neglect mathmatical ones. This is a great games for learning numbers, sequential order and more. Ages 4-6.

Tiki Challenge: A Blends & Digraphs Interactive Game

Why We Love It: Learning blends and diagraphs are an important part of reading instruction. This fun game for future "Survivor" viewers gives feedback and printable assessment for progress monitoring. Ages 6-7 yrs.

Beginning Operations Adventures Interactive Activities

Why We Love It: The audio instructions make this software a perfect independant learning excersise in beginning math. The drive through diner is a huge hit with my son, and I love the pre and post assessment worksheet included. AGes 4-6 yrs.

Phonemic Awareness Interactive Games

Why We Love It: From syllables to rhyming words, this game show creates phonemic awarness while fun characters interacte with learners in three games for kids age 4-6 years with feedback for positive reinforcement.

A sample product was provided for review purposes; all opinions are 100% our own.

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24
Feb

New Disney Junior Show: Doc McStuffins

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Check out this adorable clip featuring Ty Burrell (“Modern Family”) of a brand new show premiering March 23rd on Disney Junior called “Doc McStuffins” about a girl named Doc who can talk to stuffed animals. Teaching viewers to care for others and be less fearful of doctors, “Doc McStuffins” promises to be as endearing as other Disney Junior programming. Stay tuned for more details.

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18
Feb

New Disney Junior Products Are Coming!

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A new line of toys was unvieled this week at Toy Fair inspired by popular Disney Junior shows such as “Jake and the Neverland Pirates” and “Minnie’s Bow-Toons.” Get an inside look at the new product lines as showcased by two “Jake” voices, Sharon Osbourne and David Arquette. Wish I made it this year…looks like a blast!

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14
Feb

Top 5 Gimmie Clip Picks *Cool Contest*

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Headband Hairclip Mix

Price: $3.99
Why We Love It: This combo pack includes a headband with coordinating flower clip and also comes with matching hair ties. Pretty good deal.

Flower Clips

Price: $3.99
Why We Love It: Big and beautiful, Gimmie Clips flowers can be added to a pony or used all by their lonesome.

Gimmie Braids

Price: $3.99
Why We Love It: Rapunzel is all the rage (at least in our house) which is why I love these Gimmie Braids. Clip the mini-flowers in to add flair to an every day style.

Cool Clips

Price: $3.99
Why We Love It: Some of my favorite style flower clips include Button Button (pictured) and Fly Away Home pink butterflies.

Gimmie Clips Facebook Contest

WIN!: $100 Prize Pack/Kindle Fire
Why We Love It: By submitting your Gimmie Clips photo, entrants have a chance to win $100 Prize Pack each week on their Facebook page with Kindle Fire grand prize!

 Cool Tip

Read Gimmie Clips blog for girls’ hairstyle ideas but be forewarned, I ended up creating a Girls’ Hairstyles Pintrest board I found so much cool stuff on there. Be sure to follow Gimmie Clips on Facebook and Pinterest.

Product samples were provided for review purposes; all opinions are 100% my own.

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