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Learning to Read with LeapFrog TAG

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LeapFrog makes learning products that blend innovative technology with time-tested teaching techniques for fun and educational results.

We are big fans of our LeapFrog TAG and LeapFrog just sent us a new way to enjoy it: two sets of early reader books that teach short and long vowel sounds.

My daughter knows her letters and the sounds they make and she is just about ready to make the jump from pre-literacy skills to literacy. Every day she grabs her TAG pen and reads through several of the new TAG “Learn to Read” books.

Pip, Pip and Green-You-Go

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“Waste not, want not,” mom always said. So, mom entrepreneur Christina started Citizen Pip and created a complete, “muck-free”, reusable lunch system.

This stylish Soup to Nuts Kit includes everything you need to pack a meal, from the non-squishable sandwich-sized container, to the insulated soup jar. You’ll also find utensils, cloth napkins, snack-sized containers, and a water bottle. And it is all certified to be lead-free, phthalate-free and BPA-free by a CPSIA-accredited lab.

Play Smart – Three Clever Puzzles from PlanToys

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A kid’s work is play. And toddlers and preschoolers learn primarily through exploring the world around them. A few high quality toys, like the gorgeous sustainable, fair-trade toys available from Plan Toys, are enough to spark their imaginations. The tactile feel of real wood, the non-toxic, bright colors, and the open-ended nature of these toys make them perfect for flexible, young minds.

Plan Toys sent us three items from their catalog of Developmental Toys for Preschoolers and they have quickly become favorites in our house: Animal Domino Memory Game, 30-Piece Construction Set, and Stacking Tree.

Future Fashion Designers Show Style with Harumika

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I’m not sure who loves the new Harumika Fashion Design mannequin more, me or my daughter. Anyone who has an interest in fashion would have fun with this toy. Harumika sets make a great present for a kid or a fun desktop creativity toy for an adult harboring a secret dream to become a fashion designer.

Posh Blankets for Plush Tots

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When an ordinary blanket just will not do, when you cannot find the perfect cover to match your child’s room, Posh Blankets offer a chic custom option.

Design your own blanket by selecting the size, from itty bitty and lovey for babies up to the generously-sized blankets for teens or adults. Posh Blankets even creates pillows, too. Then, select from beautiful fabric choices for the front and back. You can also choose to add monogram, patchwork, and satin ruffle border options…

I’m IN the Band – Slick Sugar Clothing for Your Little Rock Star

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Your child is a superstar, in your eyes, at least. She can dress the part in Slick Sugar clothes: hip children’s tees, outfits, and more with plenty of rockstar attitude in a sweet style.

My daughter received a the Rock Band Tee from Slick Sugar, a cotton-candy-colored confection with a groovy girl band silhouette. Feminine and rocking, this tee is perfect for a junior musician.Wear with jeans to rehearsal or pair with a pettiskirt for gigs. And Slick Sugar has tons of styles for boys, too.

Dyson Transforms Your Home (Dyson Contest)

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How’s this for the ultimate in chic meets geek?

The Dyson DC25, which I was lucky enough to review, will be featured as a robot in the new transformers movie: Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen.

Dyson has generously offered a Dyson DC25 as a prize for one lucky winner. This is a fantastic prize, so follow the rules closely!

Splish, Splash Baby Doll’s Taking a Bath

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Toddlers seem to just love to play in the water. In the bath, at the sink, or running through the sprinkler, getting wet is tons of fun.

Like many little girls, my daughter has also grown very attached to her dolls. She loves the cloth ones and does not want to put them away while she plays in the water.

So, the Tidoo Lutin Bright Doll Corolle sent us has become a favorite around here anytime we’re splashing around.

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