I was introduced to Protect-A-Bed earlier this year when I spotlighted “National Napping Day” and gave away one of their premium queen size mattress protectors.  I was able to receive my own Queen Size Protect-A-Bed Premium Mattress Cover and have been more than happy with the quality of the product since.  It’s built strong and [...]

Back to School season is really more of a marathon than a sprint.  Even if school has already started for you, chances are you’re still collecting items from the teacher’s wish-list, or tracking down supplies you couldn’t find on your first (or second, or third) time out. I’ve always thought the STAPLES: that was easy [...]

Aurora World Inc, a leading manufacturer of high quality, affordable plush products (like the successful YooHoo & Friends line) has just introduced a new line of plush toys:  Milly, the Pinkest Kitten. Milly comes in 10 variations, as either a free-standing plush, in dress-up (where Milly is either a “Wanna Be” Princess, Ballerina, or Fairy), or [...]

I’ve watched the buzz around Scholastic’s middle-reader book series The 39 Clues for a long while now.  My kids and I would see the books come out in sequence at the store or library, and agree out loud that some day we wanted to read them.  Now, just as the 10th and final book is [...]

(UPDATED:  Because I have been on the road and unable to promote this giveaway as well as I would like, I’m extending the entry due date just a couple more days.  The new entry due date is 11:59PM – CST – Friday, July 23, 2010.  Thanks!) 11 hours traveling in a car + a toddler [...]

     The Kroger Co. Family of Stores, General Mills, NBC’s hit TV Show “The Biggest Loser” and other key sponsors are partnering to donate up to $1,080,000 to Feeding America this year through the Pound for Pound Challenge. Here´s how you can help: Visit www.pfpchallenge.com/Kroger to make your pledge to lose weight and to [...]

Dads are like Boy Scouts – they always like to be prepared.  And some dads even like to be a stylish while doing it!  If that describes a father you know, you might want to consider the Personalized Multi-Tool Flashlight for Father’s Day from Things Remembered. We recently received one for review, and I’ve been [...]

In April, our family was able to review the amazing chocolates and fruit confections from the new WONKA EXCEPTIONALS line of candies.  We fell in love with the rich, creamy chocolate and the flavorful, fruity confections, and now keep an eye out for them whenever we’re at the store.  (I like to keep a stash of [...]

One eskimO is a critically-aclaimed British group just making it’s way to American radio.  The adult alternative band is made up of singer-songwriter Kristian Leontiou and includes musicians Pete Rinaldi (guitar), Jamie Sefton (bass, horns) and Adam Falkner (drums). The most accurate description I’ve seen of One eskimO’s sound comes from Billboard Magazine, which calls [...]

Last summer my youngest son and I were tickled to receive the first in a new children’s book series about Max Spaniel, adventure dog extraordinaire.  Author David Catrow has followed that book, entitled “Dinosaur Hunt,” with the second book in the series, “Funny Lunch.”  Again we’ve been lucky enough to review the book, and offer a [...]