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Monday, December 21, 2009
Winner of Glamma Toys Giveaway
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Guinness World Records Wants You to Vote!
My 12 year old is obsessed with the Guinness World Records! We have a copy of the world record book from 2007 and I bet he has that thing memorized by now. I remember as a child being curious about the people who had the longest fingernails, the tallest man and woman, the smallest man and woman. I was very excited to find out the Guinness wants MY input! Well OK and yours too! I must remember even though this is my blog it is not always about me!
So now go vote for your favorite world record holder.....VOTING ENDS CHRISTMAS WEEKEND! So go hurry up! Click here to vote!
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
On the seventh day of Christmas.....CSN stores review-Bilibo giveaway
Welcome to day 7 of the 12 days of Christmas my2boyz style
CSN Stores is your ONE PLACE TO GO to find everything you need for your home and more. This site is nothing short of AMAZING! We have been looking for a new dresser for our bedroom and i found several to choose from in all price ranges and broken down into several categories for easy navigation, their furniture selection is quite extensive. My niece just had a baby girl and I am so excited, especially since i have 2 boys! I was browsing around looking through the wide selection of nursery decor and found SO MANY things that I would love to buy her! Like this and this and oh this!
I need new dress boots and I found several cute pairs that I think I need . I also found some tennis shoes for my little guy who seems to be growing leaps and bounds!
I searched all the categories and began to think how much I love the fact that if you need office supplies, an area rug, outdoor gear, a kitchen sink, kitchen necessities, a yoga mat or a dog bed for Fido THIS is THE place to go!!
A little from their web site:
Based in Boston, CSN Stores LLC began in 2002 and has grown rapidly into a Top 3 online U.S. retailer of home and office goods with 400+ employees. Beyond providing unparalleled customer service, selection, and savings to our U.S. customers, CSN Stores has opened its doors to online shoppers from Canada, the U.K., and Germany. Recently named to the Hot 100 List of online retailers for 2009, CSN Stores continues to grow.
Beyond stellar customer service, our 200+ sites at CSN Stores offer the largest selection of items for most home and office goods. And these items are priced right to be very competitive with other sites, providing our customers with strong savings, too. This combination of benefits is rare among online retailers and is what sets us apart.
CSN Stores are so wonderful that they have decided to give one of my readers a Bilibo Play Shell! this thing is so cool and I am sure I will be buying for a gift for someone in the near future!
Here is some info about Bilibo
-Open-ended kid's toy intended to inspire creativity and imaginative play
-High density polyethylene
-For ages 2-7 years
-Possible uses:
Toddlers can move them around, fill them with objects (like sand or water) and empty them again
-The shells can be aligned or stacked in many ways, like three-dimensional puzzle pieces two shells are joined to form a sphere; a friendly face with a broad smile
Rocking and spinning are great fun on the Bilibo and help develop motor skills and a child's sense of balance
-Bilibo shines as a wonderful accessory and is swiftly turned into a cradle for puppets, a turtle shell, a drum, a cooking pot, a ship, or a hill with caves giving shelter for toy animals.
This is a wonderful toy with ENDLESS uses!
Ready for the rules?
Visit CSN Stores and come back here and comment on what product you would like to buy YOURSELF! Must do this or all other entries will be void.
For additional entries which of course are ALWAYS optional
-Follow me on twitter and tweet this giveaway make sure you use @my2boyz in tweet. Leave link in comment (you can do this once a day-leave daily comment!)
-Follow me on Networked Blogs (2 additional entries-leave 2 comments)
-Follow my blog (2 additional entries-leave 2 comments)
Giveaway ends on 12/21/2009 at 11:59 PM CST, winner will be chosen by random.org and will have 48 hours to respond to email. If you do not have a blog PLEASE leave email in comment!
Thank you and good luck!
Friday, December 11, 2009
On the sixth day of Christmas....Glamma Toys review/giveaway
Welcome to day 6 of the 12 days Christmas my2boyz style
We were sent Frigits Deluxe for review. It is a wild marble ride down the side of your refrigerator. We LOVED this and yes I said we because they whole family has played with this! My youngest was the first one to try out our new toy, that is after I cleared the side of the refrigerator of all his art work. He played with it for about an hour which is great for a child who is ADHD! It was trial and error with him trying to get everything just perfect so the marble would continue the whole course!
Rules:
Visit Glamma Toys and come back here and comment on what product you would like to buy that special child in your life. Must od this or all other entires will be void.
For additional entries which of course are ALWAYS optional
-Follow me on twitter and tweet this giveaway make sure you use @my2boyz in tweet. Leave link in comment (you can do this once a day-leave daily comment!)
-Follow me on Networked Blogs (2 additional entries-leave 2 comments)
-Follow my blog (2 additional entries-leave 2 comments)
If you do not have a way for me to contact you through your blog or you do not have a blog PLEASE make sure you leave your email so if you win I can contact you! Sound like a deal?? Great!
Giveaway ends 12/20/2009 at 11:59 PM
- Winner will be chose by random.org and contacted by email. Winner will have 24 hours to respond or another winner will be chosen.
Thank you to Glamma Toys for providing the Frigits Deluxe set to be reviewed, and for offering one to giveaway. No type of monetary compensation was received for this review.
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Always a concern...is that toy safe? Does it meet industry standards?
Like every parent I am concerned about the safety of our toys. Not only what they are made of but are they safe for the recommend age, or the big question...have they been recalled?? Or not sure what toy meets the toy industry standards? Did that toy you child has been begging for win an award??? It can all be so over whelming but fear not there are a few places to go to find out about toy safety and what the best toys of the year are.
The Toy Industry Association (TIA) is the toy industry's trade organization: the one that hosts Toy Fair in February in New York , and the one who has led American toy makers through the new toy safety testing laws and standards they must meet. TIA is a not-for-profit trade association for producers and importers of toys and youth entertainment products sold in North America, representing over 500 companies who account for approximately 85% of domestic toy sales. Toy safety is the number one priority for the toy industry. TIA has a long history of leadership in toy safety including development of the first comprehensive toy safety standard more than 30 years ago, and working with government, consumers and industry on ongoing programs to ensure safe play. And now, TIA is reaching out to parents to help us understand how to buy safe/great toys. They have created two websites for consumers. One is Toy Info . Check out this link to a video that provides tips for shopping for safe toys and how to keep your children safe with their toys after they're home. It is a must watch even for us veteran moms! This site is filled with tons of useful information and is updated regularly as needed!
Wondering what toy to get your child, niece, nephew or grand children then go to Toy Awards it showcases the top toys in 11 product categories that have been nominated for the 2010 Toy of the Year Awards (TOTY). Recognized as the “Oscars®” of the toy industry, the awards program is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. The TOTY winners will be announced on February 13, 2010 at a banquet and ceremony in New York City, officially kicking off American International Toy Fair. I loved the layout of the site, super easy to navigate plus there is downloadable PDF holiday shopping list! There is also a contest going on right now! Simply pick your your favorite toy in each of the 11 toy categories, from among 6-7 finalist products in each category. At the end of the survey you will be given the opportunity to win ALL THE TOYS in the category of your choice. (Winner will be announced on 2/13/2010)
I have been to both sites SEVERAL times as I shop for toys for not only my boys but for my 4 year old niece and 2 year old nephew and soon to be here grand niece/nephew(hubby's niece is due ANY DAY NOW) They are a wealth of information and I recommend you pay them a visit!
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
On the fifth day of Christmas....Hugg-A-Planet review and giveaway
Welcome to day five of 12 days of Christmas my2boyz style.
The moon sticks on the earth with Velcro and can be tucked away inside earth! My 6 year old got a kick out of that!
We were also sent Hugg-a-Planet Mars
This also is an accurate globe of Mars, how cool is that? My 12 year old was amazed with this, he found a map he did not know, he has been studing it for a while now and i am sure it has it memorized!
Not only did the Hugg-A-Planet line win the "Best 25 of 25 years" award for Parents Choice Awards but the line is also recommended by The National Association of Gifted Children. The coolest thing is that the Hugg-A-Planet Earth, Hugg-A-Moon and Hugg-A-Planet Mars will circle the Earth for many years to come! They will make a full orbit around the Earth every 90 minutes on the Space Station and will stay there for as long as the space station remains active, at least till 2016, and will orbit the Earth 5860 times every year! My boys were in AWE when I told them that! NASA chose the Hugg-A-Planet globes as a space-based teaching tool because of their geographic accuracy and soft construction. They also can be tossed around like a ball or used as a pillow which is perfect for zero gravity!!!
I was very impressed with the softness of the Hugg-A-Planets, I had expected them to be firmer but LOVE that they are not! My 6 year old has been sleeping with the Earth, Moon and Mars every night! I have even found myself grabbing them and snuggling with one on the couch as I watch TV.
Some of the other other Hugg-A-Planets include Baby Hugg-A-Planet Earth, Hugg-A-Star and Hugg America. The Hugg-A-Earth also comes in a super size! Go check out their web and see what else they have to offer, you are going to want all of it!
Now for some GREAT news. One of my readers will win the Hugg-A-Planet Earth and Moon and the Hugg-A-Planet Mars!
Here are the rules!
You must visit the Hugg-A-Planet/Peace Toys web site and tell me something you learned other then what I posted in my review! You MUST do this or all other entries will be void!
For additional entries which of course are ALWAYS optional
-Follow me on twitter and tweet this giveaway make sure you use @my2boyz in tweet. Leave link in comment (you can do this once a day-leave daily comment!)
-Follow me on Networked Blogs (2 additional entries-leave 2 comments)
-Follow my blog (2 additional entries-leave 2 comments)
If you do not have a way for me to contact you through your blog or you do not have a blog PLEASE make sure you leave your email so if you win I can contact you! Sound like a deal?? Great!
Giveaway ends Wednesday 12/10/2009 at 11:59 PM- Winner will be chose by random.org and contacted by email. Winner will have 48 hours to respond or another winner will be chosen.
The only compensation received for this review post is a sample of the product. The opinions expressed at my2boyz are those of blog author only. Thank You to Peace Toys for providing me with the product to review and proving the product for my giveaway.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
On the fourth day of Christmas.......K'nex review
The set is geared for ages 7 and up but my 6 year old had no problem following the directions and manipulating the little pieces. There were 10 different building suggestions in the guide and instructions on how to find more on the K'nex web site which is amazing. There are areas for parents and educators, a K'nex club, product guides and of course an online shop-K'nex Direct. K'nex gives back 10% of all sales on K'nex Direct to the Children's hospital of Philadelphia and there is free shipping on all orders over $100.
This a replica of the Ferris Wheel at Navy Pier in Chicago, it is in one of the gift shops, trust me when I say this pictures DOES not do it justice, it was quite impressive and was actually spinning!
Some of our Holiday activites
I will be back later today for day four of my 12 days of Christmas my2boyz style. As a member of Twitter Mom I was asked to blog about our top 5 family activites as part of the Dora Christmas Carol contest.
1) The Christmas Pickle ordainment. I LOVE this, the pickle ordainment is hid in the tree and first child to find it Christmas morning gets an special present from Santa. The boys love this and it takes them quite a while to find it.
2)Going to see Santa at Younkers/Boston Store the day after Thanksgiving....line is long but so worth it!
3) Baking Christmas cookies, my youngest LOVES LOVES this.
4) Making a gingerbread house, this is something we all enjoying doing!
5) We all go shopping for a few gifts for Toys for Tots. a few years ago this did not go over well with our little guy, he was mad that we were giving the toys away! So glad he grew out of that!
Friday, November 20, 2009
We will return after this short message....
I am going away for the night and just did not have time to post my fourth day of Christmas my2boyz style..sorry. I will return tomorrow....wondering where I am going???
We are headed to Chicago to see the Pixies...so excited!
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
On the third day of Christmas.....Olivu 426 review and discount code
Welcome to the third day of Christmas my2boyz style!
I am so very excited about this review and to share with you what I can drive 3 miles to get! There is this FABULOUS little shop in our town called Olivu 426 with the most amazing products. Chances are you have never heard of them but let me tell you MUST give them a try.
This quaint little store is owned by a darling young lady named Caitlin and on any given day you will find her and her employees in her open beauty kitchen mixing up some of the most amazing bath and beauty products I have ever tried! Her philosophy is quite simple, getting back to the basics by using only the freshest all natural ingredients from all corners of the world. It doesn't stop there! What also sets Olivu 426 apart from other bath and beauty products store is they give you the opportunity to customize your own products from their wide variety of high quality fragrances and oils. How fun!!! Want to share the experience of customizing your products? Then have a party Olivu 426 style! Invite up to 10 of your best gal pals and spend 2 hours making your own creations!! How fun with this be for a girls birthday party, a baby shower, a bridal shower or just a plain old fun girls night out!
Not feeling creative? Don't fret as they have ready made products for sale as well. I am IN LOVE with their Anti-aging face serum, I cannot say enough wonderful things about this product especially with the colder weather setting in, I know this is going to be a life saver this winter! Another must have, for mom's especially is their Emu Lotion Stick which would be PERFECT for children's delicate cheeks. I am also very fond of their Detoxifying Facial Bar, it leaves my face feeling fresh and clean with out over drying it. In addition to their line of lotions and potions for grown ups they have a wonderful baby line. I plan on purchasing some of their sweet smelling natural baby products for my niece who is going to be having her first baby soon!
I highly recommend you pay Olivu 426 a visit and look around. Browse through the varitey of high quality items, your are bound to find that pefect Christmas gift or something for yourself! Olivu 426 is graciously offering all of my readers a 10% discount until December 25th 2009. When placing an on-line order type my2boyz into comment box and the amount will be credited back to your credit card. If you are local just mention that you read my review and if asked the secret code it is my2boyz as well.
Thank you and see you tomorrow for day 4 of the 12 days of Christmas my2boyz style!
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
On the second day of Christmas.....Maukilo review and giveaway
Welcome to the second day of Christmas my2boyz style!
The biggest thing as a parent that concerns me about children's toys are all the toxins associated with them. From toxic paint and toxic plastic it is hard to figure out what is safe and what is not when it comes to purchasing toys for our children. Recently I was introduced to a new fabulous web site Maukilo.com. Maukilo is a place to find expertly made, heirloom-quality toys that are not only well made, but they’re also made to exceed safety standards. Wooden toys sold at Maukilo.com are finished with non-toxic, natural lacquers; and plastic toys are made from child-safe, PVC-free materials. Maukilo’s goal is to provide toys that are made to last, so that any toy can withstand the test of time and be passed onto the next generation .
We we excited to be able to try one of the thousands of fabulous toys that are sold on Maukilo.com, Automoblox mini set of 3
My boys love them! Trust me when I say they have been played with everyday since they arrived on our door step! The Automoblox are a puzzle design system that allows children to create their own unique car styles. They also come in a larger size which might make it's way under the tree this year!
Maukilo is owned by HABA, a 70-year-old German toy company, and shares a warehouse with HABA in upstate New York. Because of this partnership, Maukilo.com is able to offer more than 1,500 HABA items, the widest selection of HABA products in the United States. Maukilo rounds out its assortment with other wonderful brands, all of which meet the company’s motto: “Buy once. Play forever.”
Maukilo is offering one of my readers a $25 Gift certificate to use on their site! How great is that?
Like always there are some rules:
You must visit Maukilo.com and look around and come back and tell me what toy you love for the child in your life to have. THIS IS MANDATORY if you do not do this all other entries will be deleted, trust me I check!
For additional entries which of course are ALWAYS optional
-Follow me on twitter and tweet this giveaway make sure you use @my2boyz in tweet. Leave link in comment (you can do this once a day-leave daily comment!)
-Follow me on Networked Blogs (2 additional entries-leave 2 comments)
-Follow my blog (2 additional entries-leave 2 comments)
If you do not have a way for me to contact you through your blog or you do not have a blog PLEASE make sure you leave your email so if you win I can contact you! Sound like a deal?? Great!
Giveaway ends Wednesday 11/25/2009 at 11:59 PM- Winner will be chose by random.org and contacted by email. Winner will have 48 hours to respond or another winner will be chosen.
Thank you, good luck and see you tomorrow for day 3 of the 12 days of Christmas my2boyz style!
The only compensation received for this review post is a sample of the product. The opinions expressed at my2boyz are those of blog author only.
On the first day of Christmas......Wear Your Music...a review
Welcome to the first day of the 12 days of Christmas my2boyz style!
Looking for a gift for the rock star in your life? Or looking for a gift that gives back? Wear Your Music is for you then!
I had the opportunity to review their guitar string bracelet and I have gotten a ton of complements on it, my husband the guitar player keeps eyeing it up....I think he wants one. I personally LOVE IT . I was sent the silver bracelet but they do come in many colors for every taste. The most wonderful thing about them is the are $9.99! Even better is a % of all profits from the bracelets go towards the MusiCares Foundation! The gift that gives!
Wear Your Music also carries a variety of necklaces and earrings. So head on over an pay them a visit and pick up something for the rock star in your life I know I am!
Also if you become a Facebook Fan of Wear Your Music you will be eligible to win free stuff every week from now until Christmas, the last giveaway being an Artist Bracelet! (Wear Your Music Guitar String Bracelet Charity Project)
Monday, November 16, 2009
What the HECK???
OK I did something to my blog and it is messed up! My right side bar is under my blog posts but only on the home page????? UGH!!! Waiting for my gal to fix it, hopefully!!! Until then I will be freaking out!
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Hello out there!!!! Here is what I have been busy doing!
HELLO!!! My loyal readers...missed me you did, or not??? I have been super duper busy over here in my little mixed up world. We are still dealing with the whole ADHD thing and trying to find what works for little guy. I will be doing an update post on this as we have made GREAT strides and I am very excited to share them with you as they may be helpful to those who are dealing with a child with ADHD.
Now here is what I have really been working on....I am having 12 Days of Christmas on my2boyz!!! There will be reviews and some giveaways thrown in as well. There will be ideas for everyone. I am SO EXCITED!!!
So stayed tuned as the 12 Days of Christmas my2boyz style will kick off tomorrow!!!
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Radio Flyer Twitter Party Tonight
Sounds like fun right???? Then head on over an join in! Click on the button below and follow the instructions! Hope to see you there!
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Fun with MythBusters and water
A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to review MythBusters Weird World of Water Science Activity Kit from Elmers, winner of the Family Fun Magazine 2009 T.O.Y. First I must say we LOVE watching MythBusters and my boys LOVE anything to do with science so there was some excitement surrounding this when it arrived in the mail. However when it came time to play with it my 6 year old was the only one who showed interest!
The kit comes with an Activity guide that gives you clear step by step directions and some fun facts tossed in. It also includes:
-15 beads-3 pieces balsa wood-2 plastic 1 liter bottles-1 bag glitter confetti-Straw-Clear tube-Cylinder-Fin holder-Funnel-Nose cone-Pipette-Stopper assembly-Red and yellow food coloring-Vortex connector
The kit is geared for children 9 and up but we found one of the experiments that would be easiest for him, I settled on Myth of the Deadly Vortex. It went quite well and we had fun trying to figure out if we busted the myth or not...he said yes so that is what we are going with.
We also tried the Liquid Rainbow with so so results, he was anxious thus the kit being geared towards older children, but we had fun.
The other experiments included are Myth of the Pantry Projectile and Myth of the Man who Could walk on Water. While the experiments are not overly complex this would be a wonderful gift for any older child who loves science or the MythBusters as they would get the most out of the projects. My younger son had fun but lost interest quickly and was not interested in busting any myths.
The only compensation received for this review post is a sample of the product from Team Mom. The opinions expressed at my2boyz are those of blog author only.
Saturday, October 31, 2009
WINNERS!!!!
OK this is LONG overdue!!!! I forgot to pick the winners of the Nature Valley Giveaway and the Zula Patrol giveaway! I have been so busy this week I am shocked I forgot to pull the winners, so sorry!!! Well here are your winners
Nature Valley
#187
Jammie said...
I follow network blog #1
Zula Patrol
Gianna said...
My kids love the games :)
Winners have been contacted by email!
Thursday, October 15, 2009
What a Disappointment
Sunday, October 11, 2009
The Shandle Review
Are you ALWAYS asking your children if they have washed their hands after using the bathroom? I have 2 boys and I am CONSTANTLY reminding them.
With Flu season upon us and fears of H1N1 I feel like I am after them always! So when I was contacted to review The Shandle I was excited! Not only did I think it would be a great reminder to wash hands but to also lift the toilet seat when the boys do their business. You see my 6 year old WILL NOT touch the toilet with his hands AT ALL! I have witnessed him NOT lift the toilet seat up and then flush with his foot. When I question him about it he says "It is gross to touch the toilet, you can get sick"
Him not lifting up the seat tends to be an issue in our house...EVERY TIME I need to use the restroom I must double check to make sure there is no tinkle on the seat and 9 out 10 times there is. This is especially wonderful in the middle of the night when I am 1/2 asleep and not quite thinking to check...yes I know gross right??
The Shadle comes to the rescue!
The Shandle is super easy to install and I had no problems doing it! You simply peel the backing off and stick it to your toilet seat, after you cleaned the surface of course.
It took me less then 20 seconds to install and should hold on for at least 6 months! I hope it brings me many a bathroom visit with a dry toilet seat! And what a cute gentle remider to wash your hands!
I showed it to my 6 year old and he said his is willing to touch The Shandle and will now make sure the seat is up. He is starting to read and told me it says "Wash your hands" so hopefully he will do so!
Go pay their web site a visit and purchase a few for your home and at less then $7.00 each you will be happy you did so!
A big thank you to The Shadle for the opportunity to review their awesome product!
The only compensation received for this review post is a sample of the product. The opinions expressed at my2boyz are those of blog author only. I was given The Shandle for free to conduct my review. The words are all mine and I was not forced to write anything!