Most of the time, when we are asked to do a review, I think to myself, "Oh, my little ones would looks so cute in this, or they would really like to play with this". Well, this time, I accepted this totally based on my own childhood dreams, and hope my daughter will thank me when she is ...
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Please say hello and welcome Shannon to The Shopping Mama team! Shannon is a fellow Air Force wife and mother of two. She is my 365 deployment buddy as her husband is also away for the year. Lucky for all of you, Shannon is quite crafty and, in addition to writing product reviews, she will...
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One of my goals when shopping for my kids this birthday and holiday season is to think beyond the big names - shop places other than the huge chain stores, buy products other than those with commercials on TV. I think the result is more creative gifts that are safer and more creative for m...
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When we got the opportunity to share Schleich products throughout the fall, I was really excited. I love the quality and detail of the figures and that they encourage my son to use his imagination. And, when the box of awesome figurines arrived, it was time for my son to be really excited....
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I will be the very first to admit that when I first saw Imaginext's BIGFOOT in the Target store I was a little puzzled. Not by the big remote control action figure - because I totally get that. In fact, we bought last year's holiday Imaginext creature; Spike the Dinosaur was all my son wan...
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Little Tikes toys are a staple in lots of playrooms and outdoor toy collections, and the toy company is focusing on sharing toys that encourage kids to "Get Up and Play!" An awesome toy for this holiday season that really gets kids playing and using their imaginations is the Neighborhood M...
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Cold winter days are right around the corner, and if you are like me, you are nervous about how to entertain the troops on days when you just can't motivate to leave the house in the freezing cold. Box Creations has the perfect answer for you! With so many designs to choose from, I am su...
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Despite my denial, the holiday shopping season is already in full swing. If you’re on the ball (and, I am totally NOT), then it’s time to start making your list and checking it twice. Building upon the popularity of moving and chatting little critters (think: Zhu-Zhu pets), ToyTeck has...
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