RSS Email
You are here: Home / Archives for kids

Take if from Bath to Beach-Company Kids Hooded Towel

October 5, 2010 by

Bath time is one of the most relaxing moments someone can indulge in. For kids it’s one of the most fun. Company Kids keeps the fun going even when the water and bubbles have all gone. Their hooded towels give kids a costume and cover-up all in one.

We recently received the Company Kids Duckie Hooded Towel for my niece Ella. Her mother tells me that she quacks at each bath time so I thought this would be the perfect gift for her. It roominess and thickness are also perfect to take from the bath to the beach. Keep the sun off their heads and sand off their bodies when it’s time to leave the surf. Made of 100% cotton and a large 50” X 30” size these towels will last kids till ages 6-7 (depending on the size of the kid).

For an extra special gift get your character hooded towel monogrammed for that someone special. Choose from lots of different styles, characters and animals.

Ella will hopefully love her Duckie Towel for her birthday next week.

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.




Free e-Books for the VTech V.Reader

September 27, 2010 by

In the recent months we had the pleasure of reviewing both the VTech MobiGo and the VTech V.Reader. These gadgets have been extremely popular in our house. Shae adores her MobiGo and she and Shaun fight over the V.Reader on a pretty regular basis. Hopefully our giveaway winners are enjoying their prizes as much as we are.

Recently VTech announced the availability of six FREE, downloadable e-Books, worth $30 for the V.Reader through VTech’s Learning Lodge download library.

VTech’s Learning Lodge is a free online tool that offers downloadable books, games, customized themes and avatars. Additionally, Learning Lodge allows parents to track their children’s achievement through a customized Progress Log which provides parents with an overview of how their child is progressing through key learning curriculum, all of which are age-appropriate. Online registration is easy and can be accessed by visiting: www.vtechkids.com/download.

I hopped on the other day and not only registered both units but downloaded new games for Shae and Shaun to enjoy. Be sure to have a SDCard handy as this is required to install anything onto the V.Reader. Don’t hesitate, get online and get your FREE E-Books today and further your kids entertainment and learning.

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.




We Must Starve Our Kids!

September 20, 2010 by

This morning about 10 minutes before I was about to leave for work I hear Shae coming down the steps.  It was 6:20 a.m. and this is a little early for her to be up (Usually).  She was upset that I needed to leave for work and that Sabreena needed to go to school.  After I cuddled her for a few minutes and we went to say bye to Sabreena Shae then asked could she eat breakfast. LOL.

Why do kids (At least mine) ask for breakfast the second they wake up?  On the weekends Shaun will wake up and come into my room and wake me up and ask can we go downstairs and as soon as we are downstairs he asks for breakfast.  Shae will do the same thing. Why? Do we starve them?  Are their bellies so empty when they wake up it is hard to function?  I don’t think so because they are always asking for something to eat and most of the time we let them eat unless they are asking to eat right after they eat which they have done before and will have to do a post on that one day. LOL.

I am not sure why they do this but it drives me crazy.  Don’t get me wrong I usually need coffee when I wake up but don’t eat breakfast right away.  I like to wake up and get ready before I eat breakfast but not my kids.

Are you or your kids like this?  Do they or you need to eat as soon as you wake up? We would love to hear your thoughts.  

 




Costumes4Less $50 GC Giveaway-CLOSED

September 19, 2010 by

Shae immediately knew what she wanted to be for Halloween. From the first time I asked her she said Velma. Yes, Velma from Scooby Doo. You see, Shae is a Scooby Doo fanatic, just like the other kids were. Costumes4less offered us the chance to review their service and pick out a childrens costume, we picked VELMA obviously.

Ordering was easy and within a few hours we received our shipping information. Delivery was made in just a couple business days too. The Velma costume wasn’t expensive so we were able to get her a pirate costume also. She loves to play dress-up so this is just going into her custom wardrobe along with her brothers from his Halloween a couple years ago. They can now both walk around the house and yell ARGH!

Costumes aren’t just for Halloween or just for kids. Theme parties, dress-up and theater performances are some other occasions where costumes come in handy throughout the year. Costumes4Less.com is a place to shop for brand name halloween costumes, wigs, accessories, Mascot costumes, pet costumes and everything in between.

Visit Costumes4Less and tell me what costume(s) your children want to be for Halloween. This is your chance to win a $50 GC.

EXTRA ENTRIES:
To receive these extra opportunities for entries, you must fulfill the first REQUIRED entry above and please be sure your email in your comment, attached to you blogger dashboard or easily seen on your website/blog. I will not search through About Me/Contact Me links.

  • Subscribe to LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! via email or RSS feed
  • Leave a relevant comment on a non-giveaway Review, Family Story or Article; let me know where to find your comment.
  • Enter any other current Giveaway for an extra entry for each one entered
  • Follow Mom and Dad and Costumes4Less on Twitter and Tweet this giveaway 1 time per day, please leave your twitter link each time, tweet a form of this message:  #WIN $50 @Costumes4Less GC# giveaway from @lkwhtmomfound @and_dad_too http://bit.ly/b6XV52              
  • Like LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too!  and Costumes4Less on Facebook AND post about this giveaway on your wall. (include link to giveaway)
  • Blog about this giveaway, including links to this post and the sponsor as well as a complete description the the contest and prize
  • Follow LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! via Google Friend Connect (bottom of page)

Your entries must follow the rules or they won’t be eligible for prizes. This contest ends 11:59 pm, Sunday,  October 10, 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.




Birthday Outfit from My Baby Clothes Boutique plus Giveaway-CLOSED

September 17, 2010 by

Many of you don’t know that I have another little girl in my life. Her name is Madi (remember the Baby Shower Blog Party of last summer). Madi is one of my baby nieces, she’s the one that I babysit almost everyday (everyday starting October). Her birthday is coming up and I got her the cutest birthday outfit to help celebrate.

This two-piece Capri and A-line tunic set is perfectly adorned with a ruffled icing embellishment, single candle and ribbon trim. The polka dot pants while I think are supposed to be leggings fit a bit short so they are perfect as capris.

My baby Clothes boutique is an online shop with an adorable selection of baby and little kid clothes. The shop isn’t exclusive to girls either. Who doesn’t love a well-dressed man? This outfit (shirt, sweater vest and pants) is currently only $29.10.

Like it a little more rock and roll? This onesie and bib set is available for $38.

My Baby Clothes Boutique is the go to for designer baby clothes and unique baby gifts. Win a $25 GC from LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too by simply letting us know what you would pick out for the little one in your life.

EXTRA ENTRIES:
To receive these extra opportunities for entries, you must fulfill the first REQUIRED entry above and please be sure your email in your comment, attached to you blogger dashboard or easily seen on your website/blog. I will not search through About Me/Contact Me links.

  • Subscribe to LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! via email or RSS feed
  • Leave a relevant comment on a non-giveaway Review, Family Story or Article; let me know where to find your comment.
  • Enter any other current Giveaway for an extra entry for each one entered
  • Follow Mom and Dad and MyBabyClothes on Twitter and Tweet this giveaway 1 time per day, please leave your twitter link each time, tweet a form of this message: $25 GC @MyBabyClothes #giveaway from @lkwhtmomfound @and_dad_too http://bit.ly/cJ0Zby              
  • Like LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too!  and My Baby Clothes Boutique on Facebook AND post about this giveaway on YOUR wall with a link to giveaway. 
  • Blog about this giveaway, including links to this post and the sponsor as well as a complete description the the contest and prize
  • Follow LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! via Google Friend Connect (bottom of page)

Your entries must follow the rules or they won’t be eligible for prizes. This contest ends 11:59 pm, Friday,  October 8, 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.



Right In Our Own Backyard

September 3, 2010 by
Maybe not literally but this is a park just minutes from our house that we have driven past hundreds of times but for some strange reason never visited.  It was HUGE!  The playground itself was broken down into 3 or 4 sections; which spots for toddlers and special needs kids too!  I like the special UV protection “sails” that are over the picnic tables so you don’t have to roast while the kids play. 

This is NOT a sponsored post but the opinions and descriptions presented belong solely to LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! Your experiences and reactions may differ from ours.




Back to School The Children’s Place GC Giveaway-CLOSED

August 31, 2010 by

Today was the first day of school for Shaun and last week before we left on vacation we realized Shaun needed some new shorts and khaki pants for vacation and school so we headed over to The Children’s Place.

We have been shopping at The Children’s Place for years. I remember shopping at Children’s Place for Sabreena who is now 14 years old. One of the main reasons we continue to shop at Children’s Place is it’s affordable plus the styles look great. With three kids to buy for we need to stretch our dollar and we are usually able to find sweet deals on clothes at Children’s Place. Melinda and I also like the selection that they offer. Shaun is a pretty basic boy who usually wears shorts or jeans depending on the season and t shirts and long sleeve tees. Children’s Place offers a ton of different t-shirts graphics, jean colors and styles and they even have uniforms for those kids who need them for school. They also offer sneakers, coats, hat, gloves, sleepwear and backpacks. His winter coat has come from Children’s Place for the last couple year and usually lasts as long at it fits

With school back in full swing be sure to check out there clothing line up and fantastic prices on everything you need to send your kids to school in style.  Win a $25 Gift Card to start fall and school shopping. Visit The Children’s Place and tell me one of the “outfits” you particularly like.

EXTRA ENTRIES:
To receive these extra opportunities for entries, you must fulfill the first REQUIRED entry above and please be sure your email in your comment, attached to you blogger dashboard or easily seen on your website/blog. I will not search through About Me/Contact Me links.

  • Subscribe to LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! via email or RSS feed
  • Leave a relevant comment on a non-giveaway Review, Family Story or Article; let me know where to find your comment.
  • Enter any other current Giveaway for an extra entry for each one entered
  • Follow Mom and Dad and The Children’s Place on Twitter and Tweet this giveaway up to 3 times per day, please leave your twitter link each time, tweet a form of this message: $25 GC from @thechildrensplc #giveaway @lkwhtmomfound @and_dad_too http://bit.ly/cd3Ebl 
  • Like LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! and The Children’s Place on Facebook AND post about this giveaway on your wall. (include link to giveaway)
  • Blog about this giveaway, including links to this post and the sponsor as well as a complete description the the contest and prize
  • Follow LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! via Google Friend Connect (bottom of page)

Your entries must follow the rules or they won’t be eligible for prizes. This contest ends 11:59 pm, Friday,  September 17, 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.




Back to School with CLIF Kids ZBaRs and Twisted Fruit Giveaway-CLOSED

August 23, 2010 by

Watching what kids eat today with all of the unhealthy options available is more important then ever and with school about to start it is extremely important to send our kids to school with healthy and nutritional snacks. Clif Kid’s Organic snacks are doing just that with their ZBaR’s and Twisted Fruit. Clif Kid’s organic snacks are giving parents a healthy on the go snack that is tasty and will keep kids nourished all day.

Nationwide, the ZBaR is the number one selling kid’s snack with six awesome flavors to choose from: Chocolate Chip, Blueberry, Honey Graham, Peanut Butter, Chocolate Brownie, and S’mores. Kids love the all-natural and organic ingredients including rolled oats, chocolate chips, blueberries and more. Parents love the nutrition value; they include the right blend of protein, carbohydrates and fiber that work together to balance kids’ energy levels without crashing. And there are no processed sugars or corn syrup added.

Another great snack option is the Twisted Fruit which is the equivalent of one whole serving of fruit and is a good source of vitamin C. And they too like the ZBaR, have no processed sugars or corn syrup added. Twisted Fruit also comes is six terrific flavors: Strawberry, Grape, Mixed Berry, Pineapple, Sour Apple and Tropical Twist.

In my house the ZBaR is a hit with Shaun and Sabreena. Recently I had to take a trip to the local bike shop and while I was making my purchase Shaun spotted a section with all six flavors of the CLIF Kid Organic ZBaR’s. Needless to say he wasn’t going to let me out of the bike shop without buying a few of them which I was happy to do. Shaun likes to be like me (I eat the regular Clif Bars) and eat them while he is riding his bike. On another trip to the bike shop Sabreena spotted the same section of CLIF Kid Organic ZBaR’s Shaun did on a previous trip and again I bought a few which I was happy to do. How could I say no to a snack like these? I couldn’t!

If you are out at the grocery store or local bike shop keep an eye out for CLIF Kid Organic ZBaR’s and CLIF Kid Organic Twisted Fruit. You kids will thank you and you will be happy you picked them up. Win a supply of CLIF Kid Organic ZBaRs and CLIF Kid Organic Twisted Fruit snacks from LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! 2 Winners will each receive a package of 2 dozen snacks. Visit CLifKid and tell me which flavors you think your kids would love the most.

EXTRA ENTRIES:
To receive these extra opportunities for entries, you must fulfill the first REQUIRED entry above and please be sure your email in your comment, attached to you blogger dashboard or easily seen on your website/blog. I will not search through About Me/Contact Me links.

  • Subscribe to LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! via email or RSS feed
  • Leave a relevant comment on a non-giveaway Review, Family Story or Article; let me know where to find your comment.
  • Enter any other current Giveaway for an extra entry for each one entered
  • Follow Mom and Dad and ClifBar on Twitter and Tweet this giveaway up to 3 times per day, please leave your twitter link each time, tweet a form of this message: Kid’s @ClifBar #giveaway 2 winners @lkwhtmomfound @and_dad_too http://bit.ly/9hYIw4            
  • Like LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! and Clif Bar on Facebook AND post about this giveaway on your wall. (include link to giveaway)
  • Blog about this giveaway, including links to this post and the sponsor as well as a complete description the the contest and prize
  • Follow LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! via Google Friend Connect (bottom of page)

Your entries must follow the rules or they won’t be eligible for prizes. This contest ends 11:59 pm, Friday,  September 17, 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.




VTech V.Reader Recap and Giveaway – CLOSED

June 25, 2010 by

Learning to read is one of a child’s greatest milestones. VTech knows this and has just introduced the V.Reader. Think Kindle but for kids. The V.Reader is the coolest gadget around with a fun, exciting and educational twist. A quick rundown of the features:

 

  • Animated Storyteller: Stories come to life through vivid animation, narration, character voices, graphics, sounds and music. Young children engage with stories by watching, reading and learning. They follow their favorite character’s voice, play reading games and use the story dictionary.
  • Downloadable Fun: (coming soon) With a rich download library, more than 100 additional stories will be available via a download library located on the VTech Web site (www.vtechkids.com), including some free titles, more themes and avatars to customize their e-readers. V.Reader is compatible with a PC or Mac computer.
  • Track Progress: Parents can join in on the fun and learning process with the features that include progress reports and reading certificates.
  • Lovable Characters: Children’s favorite licensed characters come to life and help them learn with 11 software options (with more titles to be added in the near future).
  • Touch and Read System: Kids have two play options – listen and follow along to the story as read by animated characters; or touch the screen and play reading games to learn each word or sentence.
  • Reading Skills: Your child learns the necessary building blocks to grow into a fluent reader. V.Reader teaches reading comprehension, vocabulary, phonics and word building, along with a story dictionary that describes word definitions in a manner that’s easy for them to comprehend.

Shae and Shaun have been playing with the V.Reader for the past week with fun results. Shae likes the games that came with The Little Engine That Could. Shaun likes the dictionary; he likes to get his own explanation out before the V.Reader then see how they compare. So far the V.Reader is a great addition to the kids educational toys/tools and I look forward to seeing how Shae grows into it and Shaun teaches his little sister.

V.Reader will be available exclusively at Target June 20 and nationwide in August at all key retailers and online at www.vtechkids.com.

Win your own V.Reader from VTech right here at LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! Visit VTech and tell me what V.Reader game you would be a great match for your kids.
EXTRA ENTRIES:
To receive these extra opportunities for entries, you must fulfill the first REQUIRED entry above and please be sure your email in your comment, attached to you blogger dashboard or easily seen on your website/blog. I will not search through About Me/Contact Me links.

  • Sign up for VTech email newsletter
  • Subscribe to LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! via email or RSS feed
  • Leave a relevant comment on a non-giveaway Family Story or Article; let me know where to find your comment.
  • Enter any other current Giveaway for an extra entry for each one entered
  • Follow Mom and Dad and VTech on Twitter and Tweet this giveaway 3 times per day, please leave your twitter link each time, tweet a form of this message: Win a @VTechToys V.Reader @lkwhtmomfound @and_dad_too http://bit.ly/bqYI1u
  • Like LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! and VTech on Facebook AND post about this giveaway on your wall. (include link to this post)
  • Blog about this giveaway, including links to this post and the sponsor as well as a complete description the the contest and prize
  • Follow LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! via Google Friend Connect (bottom of page)

Your entries must follow the rules or they won’t be eligible for prizes. This contest ends 11:59 pm, Friday,  July 16, 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.

 




Shae’s 1st Bikini from Lil’ Bettie Beachwear plus GIVEAWAY

June 21, 2010 by

Summer is here! Today is the official first day of summer. We celebrated this weekend with some fun in the hose in the yard. Shae got to sport her new Lil’ Bettie Beachwear bikini. Her Water Lily Bikini has a bright wavy striped bottom and triangle top adorned with flowers and detailed stitching. This is her first bikini ever and it’s adorable. I love the bright colors; pink, green, orange, blue and fuchsia.

Lil’ Bettie Beachwear carries bikinis, tankinis, 1-pieces, rash guards and cover-ups for girls, age’s baby to tween. All the swim suits are made with Brazilian Lycra to ensure a proper fit and extended life. Brazilian Lycra is different in that it is more tightly woven to last the entire swimming season without stretch or fade.

I was told to up-size when choosing Shae’s swimsuit. Since these swimsuits are made in Brazil they tend to run small. I’m gonna say this is true 100%. Shae has been wearing a 3 but just recently moved up to a 4 but I stuck with a size 4 for the swimsuit. I wish I had thought about it and size-up like I was told. While the swimsuit fits, Shae sports a little butt-crack when she bends down. I’m guessing sizing up won’t really help this but might just cause the bottoms to fall down exposing more than just heiny.

Lil’ Bettie Beachwear is a division of Seaside Brands, Inc. and works hard to give back to the community, specifically the Yellow Bug School. Seaside Brand’s, Inc and Yellow Bug sponsor a school for employee children at no cost, as well as for the poorest children in town so they can get a solid start in life. In the spirit in which Lil’ Bettie was created, a percentage of sales from the line will be donated to the Yellow Bug School which will go toward building an elementary school for the students that otherwise would not get an education.

WIN a Lil’ Bettie Beachwear girls swimsuit for a little girl in your life. Visit Lil’ Bettie and tell me which style you like best. (the winner will submit their size preference and Lil’ Bettie representatives will provide a swimsuit of their choice based on availability)

EXTRA ENTRIES:
To receive these extra opportunities for entries, you must fulfill the first REQUIRED entry above and please be sure your email in your comment, attached to you blogger dashboard or easily seen on your website/blog. I will not search through About Me/Contact Me links.

  • Subscribe to LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! via email or RSS feed
  • Leave a relevant comment on a non-giveaway Review, Family Story or Article; let me know where to find your comment.
  • Enter any other current Giveaway for an extra entry for each one entered
  • Follow Mom and Dad on Twitter and Tweet this giveaway up to 3 times per day, please leave your twitter link each time, tweet a form of this message: Win a Lil’ Bettie Beachwear swimsuit from @lkwhtmomfound @and_dad_too http://bit.ly/ahgAz7  
  • Like LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! and Lil’ Bettie on Facebook AND post about this giveaway on your wall. (include link to giveaway)
  • Blog about this giveaway, including links to this post and the sponsor as well as a complete description the the contest and prize
  • Follow LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! via Google Friend Connect (bottom of page)

Your entries must follow the rules or they won’t be eligible for prizes. This contest ends 11:59 pm, Monday,  July 12, 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.




« Previous Page
Next Page »