Developmental Toy Review: Leapfrog Leappad 2

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Both of my children own the LeapFrog LeapPad. I have to say, this is the only “game system” for kids besides our Wii that my kids really enjoy and is 100% worth the money. We own the Fisher-Price SMART CYCLE Software and the LeapFrog Clickstart My First Computer. The Leapfrog Leappad is hands down the better toy in our family’s personal opinion. I personally highly recommend this toy because it can help your child to read, learn colors, learn phonics and sight {Read More}

Developmental Toy Review: Melissa & Doug Deluxe Latches Board

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Christmas will be here next month? Can you believe it? For the next few weeks I am going to review some toys that are recommended as a developmental or educational toy that my family personally owns. The first toy I plan to review this year is the Melissa & Doug Deluxe Latches Board. This toy is recommended for the younger kids. According to the manufacturer and Amazon they both recommend for ages 3 to 5 years of age. I honestly was {Read More}

Review of The Money Saving Mom’s Budget by Crystal Paine

I was fortunately enough to get a review copy of The Money Saving Mom’s Budget. The author, Crystal Paine, is the creator of Money Saving Mom. Even if you are a follower of Crystal’s website, this book is definitely a good read and worth buying. I think if anyone is in debt or has a tight budget The Money Saving Mom’s Budget is a MUST have. At the beginning of the book, Crystal discusses the hardships that her and her husband, Jesse, went through. They were {Read More}

Fisher Price Little People Nativity Set

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            **This is an update post. Can you believe it is November already? I wrote a review of the Fisher Price Little People Nativity Set last year (which you can read below), but I edited it for this year. Christmas is truly right around the corner, especially in the eyes of retail stores! Now is the time to keep an eye out for good prices on Christmas gifts. The Little People Nativity Set is definitely one {Read More}

My Personal Kindle Fire Review, Pros and Cons

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7oQImH1Gx0&feature=feedu[/youtube] Two days ago I excitedly opened the brand new Kindle Fire. I have been able to play with it for two days, so I thought I would write a review. You can see the Kindle Fire, Full Color 7″ Multi-touch Display, Wi-Fi here. When I opened the Kindle Fire box, I noticed there were no paper instructions except a little piece of cardboard telling me how to charge it. I didn’t need instructions per se, because it is available on your {Read More}

KidKraft Majestic Mansion Dollhouse

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The KidKraft Majestic Mansion Dollhouse is a gorgeous and all inclusive set for any little girl. The attention to detail is outstanding. Any child will have so much fun playing with this house as it stands over 4 feet wide and 4.5 feet tall. Dolls up to 12 inches tall can fit inside in any of the 8 large rooms available. This means that girls can use their Barbie dolls inside this play house! There are 34 pieces included in {Read More}

Compare Train Tables: Thomas and Friends, Imaginarium, KidKraft, and Melissa & Doug

Thomas Train Table Review: Thomas And Friends Wooden Railway, Island of Sodor Wooden Playtable

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Every child knows who Thomas the Train is and every child wants a train table with Thomas’s picture on it. This review will cover the Thomas and Friends Wooden Railway Island of Sodor Playtable. Keep in mind that this train table does not come with any train toys or tracks. You must purchase them separately. Read the rest of the “Thomas and Friends Train Table” review:

Kidkraft Train Ride Around Table Review

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The KidKraft Ride Around Train Table is a toy that any young child will love. My 4 year old son and my 22 month old daughter love playing with the train table that we own. There are several different train tables on the market. This article will discuss the details about this particular train set, the KidKraft Ride Around Train Table. Read the rest of the “KidKraft Train Ride Around Table” Review: Table of Contents (click ahead!) What’s Included    {Read More}

Barbie Pink 3 Story Dream Townhouse Review by a Mom

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              Since Christmas is quickly approaching and everyone is in high gear for shopping, I’ve decided to review some popular toys. I have at least 5-8 toy posts coming up this week not including others I’ve been working on. The first toy I found was the Barbie Pink 3-Story Dream Townhouse. It is very popular on Amazon and has great reviews. Here are the details: The Barbie Dream Townhouse is every little girl’s dream come true. {Read More}