Seriously Cool Stuff Saturday * Dinosaur Train Make-a-Match

Posted on February 26, 2011

My love of Dinosaur Train by the Jim Henson Company is growing and growing. I love their brightly colored, well-thought-out toys and games.  As you all know by now, my daughter and I love watching Dinosaur Train together. Imagine our delight when we got to test out their new game, based on an old classic,  Dinosaur Train Make a Match.  As a teacher and a parent, I love games that foster learning in a way that is fun!

In the Dinosaur Train Make A Match game, Buddy and his friends sharpen children’s memory skills in this special matching game that features a Buddy figure! The game features “Take Buddy” cards, “Wild Cards” and “Lose a Pair” cards to add to the excitement. Players count their matching card sets at the end and add extra points for the player holding Buddy to determine who wins.

The Dinosaur Train Make A Match Game is for 2 to 4 players, ages 3 to 6, and is available at Toys “R” Us stores nationwide for just $9.99.

Check out this link to play a fun counting game called Flying with Buddy.

Connect with the Jim Henson Company and Pressman Toy Company here:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/hensoncompany
Twitter: http://twitter.com/hensonparents
Geocache: www.geocaching.com/dinosaurtrain

Thank you to Dinosaur Train for sending my daughter and I a copy of Dinosaur Train Make a Match to review. All opinions are 100% our own.

Seriously Cool Stuff Saturday * Cutey Baby Diapers

Posted on February 26, 2011

I use cloth diapers on my daughter. Yup. I do.

Yes, it’s VERY clean.  No, it’s not icky.  Why, yes, it is INSANELY CUTE and fashionable!!

One of my favorite cloth diaper companies was started by a mom like me, just a few short years ago. The brand is called Cutey Baby and the diapers are functional and as their name suggests, CUTE!

My daughter and I got to check out their brand new diaper~ “That’s a Wrap!” and their biodegradable flushable liners.

These diapers are so easy to use, just place the soaker inside the shell of the diaper, and place on baby. We like to use the flushable liners for a quick and easy clean up.  You can check out the video on their website to see it in action.

The diaper kept my girly-girl and her clothing dry.  Clean up was a snap.  I LOVE the new patterns in this collection, they are unique and trendy.  I also really like the fact that these diapers are sized (S, M, L) so they do not carry extra bulk and fit nicely with my daughter’s outfits.

Check out Cutey Baby’s website here.
Follow Cutey Baby on Facebook!
Locate a store near you.

Thank you to Cutey Baby, we loved testing the sample you sent. All opinions are 100% our own.

Seriously Cool Stuff Saturday * Moon Dough Zoo

Posted on February 19, 2011

As you may remember from the fall, we LOVE Moon Dough! My toddler loves to smash it, to build with it, and to make shapes with it. As a teacher, I love using it with my students who all have special needs- it’s perfect for strengthening fine motor skills, which in turn, strengthens a student’s pre-writing skills.  With both my daughter and my students, we use Moon Dough to make letters, numbers, and shapes.  Best of all, Moon Dough never dries out, it lasts forever!

I thought my love of Moon Dough could not get any stronger, until a box mysteriously showed up at my door- the Moon Dough Magic Zoo! The box contains:

• 1 Magic Molding Zoo
• 2 Winder Walkers
• 3 Animal Molds
• 1 Fence Mold
• 3 Colors of Moon Dough

Not only can you make animals, you can set them on top of the winder walkers so they move around by themselves!  No matter how many times she sees it, my toddler thinks the moving animals are just hilarious. She loves it!

Moon Dough provides hours of creative fun with my daughter, we are fans for life!

Thank you to Moon Dough for providing us with the Moon Dough Magic Zoo to review. All opinions are our own.

My First 5k!

Posted on February 12, 2011

This post is something I have been meaning to share for almost a month! I wrote it for my foodie blog: Baby in the Kitchen.

1. Try not to walk.
2. Don’t be the last one to cross the finish line!

Seriously Cool Stuff Saturday * Footy Pajamas!!!

Posted on January 30, 2011

As you all know, by now my daughter is no longer a baby, but is totally in a whirlwind of approaching-two-toddler-talking all the time-running-climbing-coloring-dress ups- Tinkerbell- Yo Gabba Gabba goodness!  She is tons of fun and totally nuts.  One of her favorite things at Christmastime was the train under our tree.  Every once and while, she looks at me and says, “Oh no, TRAIN!?” or “SANTA?” (who rode the train).  It was around Christmastime that she really started getting into trains and train-related shows. This is also the time she started loving Land Before Time (I LOVED that as a kid!).  Imagine her excitement when she discovered the show Dinosaur Train on PBS!  It’s a Jim Henson creation and combines little kids’ two favorite things: dinosaurs and trains!!!  Their new episodes just returned and debuted on January 17 and we have been loving them (you can view it here!)!

I was thrilled when I received an email asking me if I would like to review a set of Dinosaur Train PJs!!!! The package arrived and I couldn’t wait to get them on Ava. As so as they were washed ready to go, I presented her with them….”OH BOYYYYYYYYY! RAWR!!!!!!!” she squealed and she grabbed at the Buddy the Dinosaur heads on her feet!

These sweet Dinosaur Train™ Striped Footed Pajamas are available at Kohl’s.  The dinosaur appliques and striped pattern on these footed pajamas offer timeless touches, and the footed design keep toes toasty. SRP is $26.00, available in sizes 2T-5T.

Pretty cute, right? When I say these jams are warm, I wish I could let you reach through the computer and feel them. They are border-line fuzzy! Delish!!!! Plus, who doesn’t love a gorgeous little toddler in footy pajamas?

You can follow The Henson Company in two different ways:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/hensoncompany
Twitter: http://twitter.com/hensoncompany

Thank you to The Henson Company for providing us with a pair of these pajamas to review. All opinions are our own.

Seriously Cool Stuff Saturday * Philadelphia Family Photography

Posted on November 13, 2010

On Thursday, I was invited to Kate of Kate’s Green Book‘s House for some amazing cooking lessons! You can read about it here, but you must check out Kate’s site, it’s chock-full of delicious recipes!!

Seriously Cool Stuff Saturday * Philadelphia Family Photography

Posted on November 6, 2010

It’s HERE!!! The 2010 Holiday Gift Guide for kids! Head on over and check it out!!!!

Seriously Cool Stuff Saturday * Bucks County Family Photography

Posted on October 30, 2010

Check out this awesome guide for local mamas! It’s called Mama’s Lil Guide, and is available online and in print. Mama’s Lil Guide is a comprehensive resource for all things babies and kids including daycares, area restaurants, places to go for girls night out, places for kids to learn and play, and so much more. It even has articles and area events! Run over and check it out, what a great idea!!!

Seriously Cool Stuff Saturday * Bucks County Family Photography

Posted on October 23, 2010

A couple of weeks ago, I again had the pleasure of working with Sarah Schulte—-but this time I was on the other side of the lens! My normally very hammy child decided she was not really into taking photos that afternoon, but by looking at the pictures, you would never know—-Sarah got AMAZING shots of her!!! I couldn’t be happier and need to get my but and gear and order prints—I just cannot decided which are my favorites—so many to choose from!

Once the fall season slows a bit I will be putting together a beautiful album–I cannot wait!

Thank you, Sarah!

If you or someone you know recently got engaged, make sure you call Sarah, she is an AWESOME wedding photographer!!!!!!

Seriously Cool Stuff Saturday * Bucks County Family Photography

Posted on October 9, 2010

My sister‘s beautiful home displays:) I’m lucky to have such a gorgeous niece-my camera can’t stay away!

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