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Kohls Cares with Clifford and Friends Giveaway

August 23, 2011 by Melissa

Kohl’s Cares® for Kids program is back with a new program to benefit kids health and education; Clifford the Big Red Dog and Friends. Like all their other cause merchandise each item is $5 and 100% of net profits go towards in communities nationwide. Since 2000 over $180 million has been raised to provide kids a happier and healthier future. Clifford his friends T-Bone, Mac and Cleo and 4 books are currently available for sale at Kohls store all over the nation and online.
We’ve been collecting different collections over the years to ourselves, for nieces, for baby showers and more. Each book collection is a great addition to any child’s bookcase or a great start to a baby’s future reading.

A LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! reader will win a Clifford plush, a set of 4 Clifford books and a Fast Weeknight Favorites cookbook. Let me know if you’ve ever purchased a Kohls Cares for Kids product.

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Crocs for Back to School

August 20, 2011 by Melissa

Back to school shopping is among us. With 3 kids you can imagine the list of things we have to get is huge. Clothing and shoes is tops on that list since they don’t seem to stop growing. Shaun has become a bit particular about his footwear; he actually has an opinion now. Crocs sent over a pair of Hover Sneak slip on shoes in blue and I’d be lucky if he wear them out before school even started.

shaun wearing his crocs

look for this photo and CLICK

If you click on the shoe within the video it’ll take you to the Crocs page for THAT shoe, cool HUH? Take another look; if you see an Easter Egg CLICK IT and you’ll get a surprise, hint hint FREE SHIPPING.

Just like the traditional Crocs clogs these shoes are made with the Croslite footbed for comfort. The outer canvas is durable and washable and easy to slip on. We’ve had great success with Crocs for the kids, they are always the first shoes chosen. Visit Crocs.com today to see the new collection and enter to win a Trip to San Diego.

Hawaiian Lei Craft

August 9, 2011 by Melissa

Summer crafting is in full swing but it’s hard to get them up on a regular basis. While we went on vacation this year it’s wasn’t tropical or remote like last years trip. To take our minds back to sandy beaches and palm trees we decided to make some flower leis. This particular craft can be adjusted for different ages depending on what you prep, what you allow your child to do on their own and what kind of supplies you use.

supplies are prepped

threading the string

Supplies
2-3 straws cut to 1″-2″
embroidery floss or yarn or twine
fabric or paper flowers in various colors and sizes

Directions
We had striped bendy straws. Shae cut them into into about 2″ lengths and we tossed the bendy part. The flowers we used were cut using Fiskars Punches in 2 flower shapes from various colors of construction paper. Patterned paper would work really well here too. Start threading a straw piece with 1,2 or 3 flowers then another straw piece. Shae put flowers together that were different sizes and colors. When she was done filling up a 20″ length of embroidery floss I gave it a double knot and it was ready to wear.

pull all the way through

almost there

This is a great craft to work on with multiple children. All of the supplies can be prepped before hand and there is no waiting for paint or glue to dry or worry about huge messes to clean up. if you don’t have punches available fabric flower bunches from the $1 bin can be taken apart and used. They already have a hole in the middle of the petals too so assembly is simple.

all done and so pretty

Have fun with this one and hope to see your end results. Don’t forget to visit GummyLump #300CraftsforKids Blog to see the fun crafts going on over there. This particular project came right from Fiskars Idea Gallery using their paper punches.

Walk this Way to the UmiShoes Giveaway

August 8, 2011 by Melissa

It’s almost Back to School time and that means time to shop. With a huge and always growing list that includes notebooks, backpacks, clothing, snacks and more we parents are always on the hunt for things that will last more than the 1st semester.

reeves shoes for boys

UMI Shoes for kids are built to last. Every shoe is made with the highest quality materials to provide comfort and safety. Plus each season the styles that are introduced are reflective of the current trends. This lets your little ones rock the latest looks without compromising integrity. Even it your little one isn’t in school yet they can still indulge is fashionable and classic styles with the newest UmiShoes for babies and toddlers. Handcrafted flexibility and durability ensures your littlest one’s feet are safe and growing properly while being protected from the elements.

This year Shae picked out a sweet and innocent looking pair of Morie loafers in brown. The fit is soft and the shoes are an easy slip on. I can’t wait to go fall/winter clothes shopping to match up cute skirts and corduroys with the brushed suede shoe.

morie shoes in red

One LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! reader will win a pair of UmiShoes of choice for their own little one. Check out UmiShoes newest collection and let me know your favorite style and color.

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Playing Indoors in the Summer

August 4, 2011 by Melissa

When it’s too hot to actually venture outside what do you and the kids end up doing? Watching TV, playing on the computer, eating? While there is nothing wrong with any of these I prefer to engage the kids with something more entertaining and lively. Lately board games have been Shae’s favorite thing to do. Candy Land, Guess Who, Uno (I know, it’s not a board game) and Hungry Hungry Hippos are her lastest faves. Mix that in with crafts, puzzles, outings and the iPad our day is pretty solidly packed.

But when we got the opportunity to review some fun Nickelodeon Character games and toys the kids were thrilled. Dora’s Carousel Adventure Playset was perfect for my niece Madi. She’s recently fell in love with Dora on the television so I knew she’d take to Dora in her hands. The cute Dora figure came along with colorful accessories that included a carousel horse.

My kids have been enjoying Dora Candyland and Spongebob Hangman. The hangman game has been helping Shaun with his spelling and Candyland is always a great color and counting teacher.

How are you spending those rainy or too hot to bear summer days with the kids?

Listen to Shae and Shaun sing

July 29, 2011 by Melissa

I like to call Shae my pop princess because she picks up on music really fast and can recite it back pretty darn close to the original. This often is a problem if you tend to listen to lyrics from singers such as Katy Perry and Bruno Mars. You can usually find me turning off the volume quickly when I know of a particular word or phrase coming up.

In order for Shae and Shaun to enjoy the music that is current today I let them listen to Kidzbop. The latest installation in the kid-friendly versions of today’s hottest pop music CD is #20. Shae is in love with Tonight, Tonight by Hot Chelle Rae. We all sing it as a family because it’s catchy and mostly clean. Kidzbop changes the lyrics just enough to make it ok for kids aged preschool to teen to sing along without getting in trouble.

Excuse the munchkin taking over but that goes to show just how much we actually listen to this song. The Kidzbop version of Adele’s Rolling in the Deep is great in my opinion.
Get Kidzbop 20 at Kidzbop Shop or through Apple iTunes.

Salt Dough Craft

July 15, 2011 by Melissa

Salt is one of the 1st ingredients I reach for when cooking. It’s one of the most important ingredients in many recipes. A small amount of salt in baked goods enances the sweetness? A pinch of salt while brewing your morning coffee cuts down the acidity. Besides flavoring salt has tons of uses not just in the kitchen but for cleaning and kids crafts too.
Salt Dough

Ingredients:

about 1 cup of salt
about 1 cup of flour
about 1 cup of water

Instructions:
In a very large bowl, mix together the salt and the flour. Make a well in the salt/flour mixture and add the water, add more by the tablespoon as needed to get the consistency desired. Knead until smooth.
When not in use, wrap in plastic or store in an airtight container

HINT: To get a softer dough add more flour NOT more salt. Add food coloring a couple drops at a time for a variety of colors then knead well to get an even color. Clay can be molded into ornaments or sculptures and painted after they have fully dried. Insert a straw before drying to get your ribbon hole

Off to Mom-Moms House, Trunki Giveaway

July 7, 2011 by Melissa

Shae loves to spend the night at my parent’s house and now my sister’s. She had her first sleepover at my sister’s last weekend and took along her new Melissa and Doug Trunki rolling suitcase. The Trunki is a little more than just a suitcase actually, it’s also a ride on toy and personalized friends.
Equipped with a tow strap, carry handles, secure catches, integrated wheels and stabilizers to prevent toppling over; the Trunki can handle a child up to 100lbs. An optional accessory is a padded seat that transforms into a saddle bag with lots of little compartments.

As you can see from the all the pictures Shae really made the Trunki her own. She loaded it up with stickers, faces on both ends and destination labels of all the places she wants to take it. So far it’s only gone 1 place but I’m sure it’s going to get a lot of use this summer and beyond.

GummyLump is giving a LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! reader a trunki of their choice. Let me know what color you would choose for that special child in your life.
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Adding Fiskars to Craft Time

June 16, 2011 by Melissa

Craft time is probably one of Shae’s most favorite times of day. We don’t get to do a project everyday but a couple times a week is good progress for us. We’ve been stocking on supplies but were lacking tools. Fiskars sent us some great additions to help with embellishing and adding those fun final touches.

Edgers- decorative shaped scissors that add flair to any project
Squeeze Punches-easy to use punch to create instant shapes
Paper Trimmers- get straight cuts in a snap from almost any type of paper
Border Punches-instant grass without specks of paper flying around

With the above tools and our existing stash of supplies Shae has been able to create some really fun new projects all part of our #300CraftsforKids Campaign along with GummyLump. Here are a couple crafts that we’ve accomplished over the last couple weeks.

cutting legs for the jellyfish

see the grass, made from fiskars border punch

hawaiian lei flowers made with punch

Shae’s able to use the scissors and punches with just a little assistance. Her lines may not be straight, her painting my not provide full coverage and her cuts may be off center but she’s enthusiastic about creating things to show off to others. She loves the flower punches and carries stacks of them in her purse to hand out to anyone that she thinks deserves one.
Thanks Fiskars for taking our crafts to a whole new level.

Painted Rocks Craft for Kids

June 7, 2011 by Melissa

I was doing some gardening the other day and Shae was helping by pulling weeds and putting the rocks back under the deck that slide down into the grass. She kept showing me the colors and shapes of the rocks and I knew this could aid in a fun craft. I had her pick out 6 smooth rocks and we washed them and let them dry in the sun for a few minutes.

Materials needed

smooth rocks, any size, cleaned and dried
acrylic paints
brushes
googly eyes, glitter, buttons, etc (optional)

Set up a place to start, protect your work surface. Set out a bowl of water to clean brushes and a plate or palette with assorted paint colors. We used the 2oz bottles found at most craft stores.
This is where you can either let the kids paint free-form or give guidance to create something specific.

this rock gets a structured paintjob

painting on the head

adding the dots to the ladybug

adding the finishing touch

ladybug rock

this is rob, see the mustache

painted rocks on a plate

No matter what is created just have fun. My craft boost is mostly inspired by GummyLump’s #300CraftsforKids Campaign. Check out all the ideas that have been posted all year.

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