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Superstructs Custom Buildable Construction Gift Giveaway

November 23, 2010 by

Personalized gifts are cool and kids love seeing their names on things no matter if it’s a keychain, notepad or even their lunchbox. Superstructs, vibrant plastic rod and connector style construction toys, is now creating customized kits perfect for the holidays or birthdays. With more than 24,000 possible combinations, it’s easy to customize a kit to a child’s taste.

First you choose which Superstructs sets you want, which start at just $9.99, you then get to customize the box with the child’s name and the occasion. It’s a pretty simple process and the finished product you receive in the mail looks awesome.

For Shae I chose the funny car, dragster and boom truck and crane.  I then customized it to say Merry Christmas Shae which I think she is going to go absolutely nuts over.  It was hard for me to select which three items I wanted in my custom kit because I like them all.  Superstructs will be my new go to gift for birthdays because they are universal for girls and boys and customizable.

Another cool thing is Superstructs kits are receiving attention in the industry by receiving the following awards: prestigious Fall 2010 Parents’ Choice Recommended Award,  Dr. Toy: 100 Best Children’s Products and 10 Best Creative Products for 2010.

WABA Fun designs, manufactures and markets a line of award-winning construction toys under the Superstructs brand name and target children ages 3 and up and exceed all current US and European toy safety standards.  WABA Fun is committed to developing products that inspire imagination and encourage children to be creative during their playtime.

Be sure to enter coupon code KQPPB5PB for 40% off of one of the company’s best-selling kits, the BIG Builder, a 126-piece set for ages 4-11, normally $41.95. The code expires 1/31/2011.

Win your very own Superstructs Custom Kit and select up to 3 models.  All you need to do is head over to Superstructs and tell me something that wasn’t mentioned in this review.

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Your entries must follow the rules or they won’t be eligible for prizes. This contest ends 11:59 pm, Wednesday, December 14, 2010. The winners will be emailed and will have 24 hours to claim their prize. This contest is open to US residents only. For complete rules please read our contest rules page.

This is a sponsored post but the opinions and descriptions presented belong solely to LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! Your experiences and reactions may differ from ours.




Dessert Anyone?

November 17, 2010 by

Do you know what you’re getting for the kids and babies in your family for the holidays? Visit Land of Nod not just for toys and games but for furniture, organization idea and nursery décor. In fact I only knew about Land of Nod for their extensive nursery and baby gear selections. I always wanted to register there but their actual stores are in the Chicago area plus one in Seattle.

The Land of Nod is a leading catalog, web and retail company. In addition to specializing in exclusive children’s furniture, bedding, playrooms, and accessories,The Land of Nod also carries popular baby gear brands in strollers, car seats, clothing, toys, and much more.  The Land of Nod: You’ll find everything for your kid’s room from A to ZZZ.

This holiday season The Land of Nod is showing off some of their favorite products to the blog world. I got the chance to review the Two Tier Treat Tray. You all should now our obsession with playfood and the fact that Shae plays in her kitchen each day. The particular set is absolutely adorable and perfect for kids who play kitchen, store or tea party. My best friend’s kids play store every day; they turn their play kitchen into a bakery where they serve pizza and donuts. This dessert collection is going to be the perfect addition to their make believe store front.

two tier treat tray

sweet little cupcake

This set includes three cupcakes, three chocolate cookies, two vanilla cookies, two cake rolls, two slices of cake and three wafers. Best of all it is made with sustainable solid wood. The assembly literally takes 2 minutes; 2 bolts to put the tray together. Each piece is painted and decorated to be cute with realistic touches. I can’t wait to see those kids open this up.
holiday




Need to Get My Priorities In Order

November 15, 2010 by

Yesterday was a day where everyone stayed in and did nothing.  When I say nothing I mean no running around doing errands or things like that. 

Shae and I played this:

And after dinner Shaun and I built this:

In case you couldn’t tell from the top picture Shae and I played Candyland. I told her I would play Hi Ho Cherrio but that didn’t work, LOL. Shaun also hounded me all morning to make the Solar Rover that he got yesterday and FINALLY we did.

Today made me realize I do not spend enough time with the kids just playing and having fun with them.  Between work, the blog, Cub Scouts and life the kids playtime with me seems to come last.  In reality they should be a priority and not last on the list.  Today was an eye opener for me and made me realize where my priorities need to be.




Wordless Wednesday – 6 Years Ago

November 9, 2010 by

This picture was taken almost exactly 6 years ago 11/6/04. Sabreena was 10, Shaun was 1 1/2, time sure does fly.  This was the best house for playing in leaves.

playing in the leaves





Wordless Wednesday – Pics in the Park

November 2, 2010 by

The weather was so nice this past weekend and the trees were dropping their orange and yellow leaves I hauled the kids to a local park and snapped away. Here’s a just a peek at some of the shots I got.





I Assassinate Bacteria with Violight ZapiPOP

October 21, 2010 by

Literally kill bacteria that settles on your toothbrush with a swift karate kick of ultraviolet light. Violight carries a collection of toothbrush sanitizers for the whole family. At first thought who thinks they need to clean their toothbrush but when you think of the area it shares a good scrubbing is a fantastic idea.  Violight UV toothbrush sanitizers eliminate 99.9% of germs including strep, e-coli and H1N1.

Researchers have found more than 10,000,000 bacteria living on a single toothbrush. Droplets produced by flushing toilets can harbor bacteria and viruses that can remain airborne long enough to settle on surfaces. Viruses that cause colds, flu, and fever blisters can survive for many days on toothbrushes. Gross huh!

This is why Violight offers a solution for everyone. We received the Violight Hi-Ya, a cute ninja dressed bulb that is designed to sanitize a single toothbrush in a few minutes. There are also a countertop model that holds and disinfects 4 toothbrushes at once, this is perfect for the kid’s bathroom or those shared by families.

I remember last winter after each cold or sore throat we would replace toothbrushes. Sometimes we replaced one kid’s toothbrush 3 times in as many months. We could’ve saved ourselves those toothbrushes with a quick sanitizing instead. Also the kid’s toothbrushes share a cup; they end up touching each other and sharing germs. Now before bed I place each toothbrush in the Ninja for a quick cleaning and do our whole toothbrushing routine without the nasty stuff.

Right now receive a free iZap Travel Toothbrush Sanitizer with ANY other Sanitizer purchase; only good for October.

This is a sponsored post but the opinions and descriptions presented belong solely to LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! Your experiences and reactions may differ from ours.




The New Strawberry Shortcake

October 21, 2010 by

By now you should’ve heard about Shae’s newest love, Strawberry Shortcake. She’s been talking about it for weeks and keeps mentioning asking Santa. Back off Santa because I have it covered with the Strawberry Shortcake Berry Sweet Styles Playset.

Future fashionistas will love picking out fancy clothes and sparkly accessories inside the Strawberry Shortcake Berry Sweet Styles Playset! Girls can mix and match party dresses, playful skirts, stylish shirts and more to create any of 40 different possible outfits for their Strawberry Shortcake doll. No look is complete without a trendy hairdo, and girls can style Strawberry Shortcake’s hair with butterfly clips and additional accessories. One final look in the wardrobe mirror, and then Strawberry Shortcake is ready for a night on the town!

Shae hasn’t ventured into the “fashion” dolls yet, she’s still a baby doll kinda girl but I think this playset is a youthful and innocent introduction. I’m hoping Santa sends along some other playsets and characters from the Strawberry Shortcake brand.

Visit the Strawberry Shortcake website for videos, games and activites.

This is a sponsored post but the opinions and descriptions presented belong solely to LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! Your experiences and reactions may differ from ours.




UMI Shoes Fall and Winter Collection Giveaway – CLOSED

October 15, 2010 by

Winter is coming up so that means the sandals have to go away and the socks and REAL shoes have to come out. Shae is like me and likes easy shoes that slip on are her go to. Maryjanes are usually the answer as they tend to have simple closures. Shae’s new Adelaide shoes from UMI are perfect for her to self-dress.

UMI shoes crafts their kids shoes and boots with caring and respectful knowledge. Their goal is to provide footwear that is durable, environmentally conscious and safe for little feet. Let’s not forget how incredibly cute they are too. A European inspired design is to thank for the style and quality.

Shae has been wearing UMI shoes for a couple seasons now. Her black Adelaide mary janes are going to be the perfect finish to her Velma costume this Halloween. All summer she sported a beautiful pair of brown and pearly blue thong sandals that got compliments everywhere we went; feminine and flowery but still comfortable.  I’m sad that these won’t fit next summer.

Win a pair is UMI shoes for a little or big kid in your life. Visit UMI and tell me two pairs that you love. The winner will not get the chance to choose the shoes but will be given a preselected pair in the size provided.

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Your entries must follow the rules or they won’t be eligible for prizes. This contest ends 11:59 pm, Friday, November 5, 2010. The winners will be emailed and will have 48 hours to claim their prize. This contest is open to US residents only. For complete rules please read our contest rules page.

This is a sponsored post but the opinions and descriptions presented belong solely to LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! Your experiences and reactions may differ from ours.




Pedipeds Grip n Go collection for toddlers

October 11, 2010 by

Baby and Kid shoes are my obsession and Pedipeds are one of the brands I trust the most for the littlest feet. The Pediped footwear system is designed to grow along with children’s feet and let them grow and develop naturally. Doctors recommend barefoot walking so Pedipeds are made to most resemble that but while offering some warmth, protection and style.

My youngest niece’s 1st birthday is coming up very soon and she’s been walking for a couple months already. The hard rubber soled shoes my sister purchased for her just made her stumble over her own feet. In Pediped grip n go collection is the perfect shoe for a toddler to transition from early walking to walking with a more confident stride. Made with all the same goodness as the original soft soled Pedipeds, the Grip n Go collection comes with stability, harder sole, rounded edges and flexibility. These are shoes that can be worn outside without threat of cold toes or wet socks.

From baby to toddler to preschool Pedipeds brings great shoes for boys and girls for every occasion. Visit them on Facebook for updates on new styles, contests and special promotions.

This is a sponsored post but the opinions and descriptions presented belong solely to LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! Your experiences and reactions may differ from ours.




Tips for Moving with Kids

October 6, 2010 by

Our move a couple months back was tougher on the kids than we anticipated.  Sabreena and Shaun are really missing their friends and old school.  Shae has been asking to “go home” to her old room.  While everyone has adjusted well there are moments when they are reminded that things have changed.  1-800-PackRat has put together a great guide to getting your kids prepped for the big move.

Moving can be a challenge for your family, and 1-800-PackRat understands that comforting your kids is particularly important during this time. Here are a few tips that might make the transition a smoother one.:

1. Keep an open dialog: Speak with your kids about what moving will be like and what they should expect. Listen carefully and address their concerns. You might be surprised what children find bothersome. For example, where will the family dog sleep in the new place?

2. Be supportive: Kids are well-tuned to the stress of a family and moving often heightens these types of feelings. Remind them that things will settle back down following the move. Reassure them of the things that won’t change: their toys, activities, etc.

3. Let your kids be part of the action: Get the children involved in the moving process, whether it’s marking boxes or wrapping their toys in paper. Something to occupy their minds keeps them feeling a part of the transition.

Nothing will guarantee your child won’t be upset by the move, but minimizing their anxiety over such a big change will go a long way.

This is a sponsored post but the opinions and descriptions presented belong solely to LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! Your experiences and reactions may differ from ours.




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