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We were happy to receive a copy of the newest Bob the Builder DVD, Bob the Builder - Building Bobland Bay in collaboration with a Parents Blogging Network blog tour. Our family started watching Bob the Builder when it was first on TV and BG was a toddler. BG had always had a […]

I love 1800 Flowers.com. I’ve used them to send presents to all the mothers & grandmothers in our lives, and every present has been happily received. I’ve also been the recipient of gifts from 1800 Flowers.com, and have been thrilled with the quality of the flowers and gifts each time.
I’m not a big […]

You think I’m kidding? Nope, totally serious. Because of an inexpensive desktop label maker my kids can actually tell which toys go in which bin. Admittedly the label maker doesn’t put the toys into the bin for you, but it’s a step. If you are looking for a way to add […]

I was offered the opportunity to test the new Naked Naturals citrus shampoo and conditioner, and it’s great to see a hair product with fewer chemicals and more ingredients I can pronounce!
I have always bought natural soap, but I have skimped on shampoo and conditioner, and now that I think of it, isn’t the shampoo […]

Just as I was running low on cleaning supplies, I was offered the opportunity to review the new “green” cleaners from Clorox in collaboration with Mom Central. I had previously reviewed certified Organic cleaners, so I was interested in seeing the differences between other natural cleaners, Green Works Clorox products and the “regular” Clorox […]

This winter I first heard about the new LED holiday lights. Our family has been talking a lot about reducing our energy usage, and switching to a 90% more efficient light source would be a great step in that direction.
I love the idea of using white rope lights to highlight our indoor […]

The Gaggle of Girls were given the opportunity by MomCentral to test-taste and review the new juice drink called Froose. Before I get into a detailed review, let me say that we received 12 boxes on Saturday. After dinner on Sunday, there were only 2 juice boxes left.  I could end the review right […]

In late November I reviewed Jump Start World. We had really enjoyed the JumpStart World educational gaming world, and now that it’s 2 months later, so I wanted to update what the children are currently thinking about this program.
Most computer games and children’s websites have a limited length of interest. My daughters usually […]

I’ve always had mixed feelings about electric toothbrushes. They’ve always appeared to be expensive and difficult to clean, for starters. Then there’s the battery vs. charging. How often do I want to find a battery for a toothbrush, and do I really have space for a charger in my bathroom (which has […]

The nice folks over at MomCentral sent us 2 new products from the new division of Cranium called Cranium Bloom. We love Cranium, and received almost one dozen Cranium products this holiday season, so we might have a bit of a positive bias. However, I think even folks who haven’t binged on Cranium […]