Month: February 2011

Building A Maze Through All This Snow

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So here in Long island we have had a total of about 8 storms, maybe more. Our most recent was an ice storm, and let me tell you it was not fun falling on my butt three times taking out the trash.  Most of the ice has melted, but we still have piles of snow lying around that are anywhere from 3ft to 6 ft.  

My kids have a friend that lives next door, and always go through the backyard to visit (we share a yard). well every time my kids went to play they would come in and there clothes would be soaked from walking through the deep snow. So we came up with the idea to make a maze connecting everyone’s house, so we didn’t have to walk through deep snow.

here is the walkway from the front to the back yard.

Here is the walkway from the neighbors to our house.

then the walkway connecting to our house, which we have our bikes on right now.

I still have a couple more walkways to make, but the kids love it and call it their little maze. We are expecting a few more days of snow in our 10 day forecast, so hopefully all this work I did wasn’t for nothing.

Chuggington Ride The Rails DVD GiveawayClosed

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Discription: welcomes preschoolers to the vibrant world of “Chuggington” with six fun-filled episodes that take young viewers on entertaining explorations, while gently reinforcing valuable lessons such as humility, trust, respect and teamwork.  The episodes featured on the new DVD are “Clunky Wilson,” “Braking Brewster,” “Can’t Catch Koko,” “Old Puffer Pete’s Tour,” “Koko On Call” and “Hodge And The Magnet.”  Special bonuses include “Chuggington”-themed coloring pages and activity sheets.

You can watch the show daily on Playhouse Disney.

I have 1 copy to giveaway to a US reader

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Contest ends 3/2/11

Dinosaur Train Striped Footed Pajamas

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Dinosaur Train style never goes extinct. The dinosaur characters and striped pattern on these footed pajamas offer timeless touches.

***This pajamas are so cute and comfy, well according to my son and daughter. They were a little big for my son, so my daughter begged to try them on. The only thing my kids complained about was that they couldn’t breath in them.(not literally) it’s a one piece and kip up, so they get hot really fast when the heat is running or they are under the covers. The only solution is to zip it all the down compared to airing out just your shirt.

Retail: $26.00 at Kohls

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Book Signing at Fao Schwarz With Ugly Doll Creator

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On Saturday, February 12, kids of all ages are invited to show their love for UGLYDOLL characters at FAO Schwarz Fifth Avenue. Creator David Horvath will visit the legendary toy store to meet and greet fans and sign the latest release from Uglyverse, Babo’s Cookie Problem™. Sure to be a favorite among kids and collectors alike, Babo’s Cookie Problem is a fun story about a cookie-loving UGLYDOLL that will be available at FAO Schwarz Fifth Avenue begining February 12 before it can be found anywhere else!

Fao Schwarz is located at:  767 Fifth Avenue (at 58th Street)

Saturday the 12 at Noon.

Disclosure: No compensation was received. Just sharing information.

Energizer Keep Going Hall Of FameClosed

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Know someone with unwavering determination, an energetic spirit and the drive to make a difference? If so, they could join the ranks of National Baseball Hall of Famer Cal Ripken, Jr. and the many others recognized for their unstoppable energy in the Energizer Keep Going Hall Of Fame.

 

From now through Feb. 4, 2011, people are invited to enter their own personal stories or nominate someone they know online at www.energizer.com/halloffame. Just like America’s non-stop icon, the Energizer Bunny, nominees should embody the Keep Going spirit by making a positive impact on the world through extraordinary determination and courage. Cal Ripken, Jr., who became the first member of the Energizer Keep Going Hall of Fame six years ago, is once again helping lead the search for the next Inductee.

Once the nomination period ends, a panel of judges will pick 100 semifinalist.  Then the finalists will be chosen, and  you the fan will be able to vote for your favorite. Hurry and nominate someone at www.energizer.com/halloffame.com

I have 2 packages of Energizer Max batteries (4 pack) to giveaway to one reader.

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Great Trade In Event at Toys R Us and Babies R Us

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Babies“R”Us and Toys“R”Us stores across the country are hosting the popular “Great Trade-In” event, which encourages parents and caregivers to bring in potentially unsafe used baby items, such as cribs, car seats, strollers and more in exchange for a 25% savings on the purchase of a new item. The “Great Trade-In” event is going on now through Monday, February 21 at all Babies“R”Us and Toys “R” Us stores  nationwide.

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Brands participating in the “Great Trade-In” event include Babi Italia, Baby Caché, Baby Europa, Baby Trend, Bassett Baby Premiere, Bergamo, Britax, Carter’s, Chicco, Combi, Contours by Kolcraft, Delta, Eddie Bauer, Evenflo, Graco, Jeep, Little Tikes, Safety 1st, S1 by Safety 1st, Signature Series by Graco, Sorelle, Step2 and Summer Infant.

This is a great way to recycle your old car seats and more. I always see baby items in thrift stores and, it bothers me because you never know the history behind them. 

Disclosure: No compensation or products were received. Information has been provided by Toys “R” Us.

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