Mom in the City’s Holiday Toy Guide 2008: Charitable Giveaway
October 31, 2008 by Kimberly · 29 Comments
This is my favorite giveaway of the year…
If you know of a mom who might need some help making the holiday season special for their little one, enter her to win either a Radio Flyer’s #46 Classic Lights & Sounds Trike or a set of American Girl’s Bitty Twins Dolls.
This giveaway is [...]
Mom in the City’s Holiday Toy Guide 2008: Infants
October 31, 2008 by Kimberly · 21 Comments
1. Alex Toys’ ‘ROUND THE FARM : Suitable for ages 6 months+, this award-winning toy is great for helping babies learn better motor skills (i.e. catching, rolling, grabbing, etc.). Little kids will especially enjoy hearing the different animal (dog, cat, pig and frog) sounds as they learn to press each animal’s ear.
Price $24.99
2. baby [...]
Mom in the City’s Holiday Toy Guide 2008: Toddlers
October 31, 2008 by Kimberly · 23 Comments
1. Crayola Beginnings’ TaDoodles™ Scribble And Sing™ Art Station: Recommended for ages 18 months and up, this station will keep your kids busy with over 15 activities. Most little ones like to scribble and/or color so I especially like the fact that the five markers in this set are shaped for the hands of [...]
Mom in the City’s Holiday Toy Guide 2008: Preschoolers
October 31, 2008 by Kimberly · 26 Comments
1. American Girl’s Bitty Twins Dolls: Little girls (or boys) ages 3 and up will love playing with these adorable dolls that come dressed in plaid and denim outfits. There are many top doll brands out there to choose from (several of which you have seen/will see on this site) but this is [...]
Mom in the City’s Holiday Toy Guide 2008: Video Games
This past year, my family has officially become a “gaming” family. As long as we also do other active and mentally stimulating activities outside of the Wii and DS, I’m okay with that. So, here are my top 8 video game picks:
1. Active Life Outdoor Challenge: I reviewed that here.
2. Carnival Games: [...]
Mom in the City’s Holiday Toy Guide 2008: Honorable Mommy Mentions
October 31, 2008 by Kimberly · Leave a Comment
It would be impossible for me to include all of the amazing toys that are out there. However, I did want to highlight some of the other toys that received high marks from various Mom in the City moms.
1. Cabbage Patch Kids (celebrating their 25th anniversary!)
2. Dora Knows Your Name
3. GeoTrax (especially [...]
October Giveaway Winners
October 31, 2008 by Kimberly · Leave a Comment
Congratulations to the following Mom in the City newsletter subscribers who won the following contests:
-Barbie’s Latest Careers: Kristinia
-TADA! T.O.T.S.: Shari
-Mystery Case Files: Teresa
-GREASE ROCKIN’ RYDELL EDITION: Sandra
-Karito Kids Zoe: Rhonda
method TREAT made me want to go buy a dishwasher
I love method! For Halloween, they sent me their smarty dish detergent in pink grapefruit as a TREAT.
Alas, the trick’s on me though – I don’t have a dishwasher (unless you count my husband). If you do have a dishwasher, I recommend checking it out. I have read great things about the [...]
In Case You Missed It (Carter’s Clothing Warning)
October 31, 2008 by Kimberly · Leave a Comment
In an Associated Press article called “400 reports of baby rashes prompt clothing warning“, parents are warned about Carter’s Inc. baby garments (the Fall 2007 line) with tag-less labels. The Consumer Product Safety Commission encourages parents to stop dressing their children in these garments if they develop a rash, but a recall of the [...]
General Mills Breakfast Review & Coupon
October 30, 2008 by Kimberly · Leave a Comment
I’m always looking for new breakfast products to introduce to my three picky eater guys – my husband and two sons. So, I was especially happy when I was sent a package of General Mills’ breakfast products. The package included Bisquick® Original Pancake and Baking Mix, Bisquick Shake ‘n Pour® Pancake Mix and [...]
