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Thursday, October 21, 2010

Gearing Up for the Holidays: Kidz Gear Review & Giveaway

With the holidays fast approaching, that usually means that there is going to be a lot of traveling being done. Since my hubs is in the military, we don't live close to family. We drive 10 hours to visit family. We make that trip every Christmas.

That drive with a 4 and 5 year old can sometimes be unbearable! They have their DVD players in the back and watch movies the whole trip. The only problem is, is that husband liked to listen to the radio. So, it ends up being a battle with the volumes!

Kidz Gear has solved that problem for me!

About the company:


Kidz Gear is about delivering a line of products and accessories with adult product features, performance and quality levels, but available at a price-point in-line with products for children.
As many parents have, I too have purchased “toy” products for my children: headphones, binoculars, flashlights — only to find they were poorly manufactured, using substandard if not even dangerous components and materials. Obviously, I was tired of purchasing toys and could not afford to give my children my “adult” versions of these products. I decided there was a need to meet in the middle with high-quality, fully functional and ergonomically designed products that are value-priced and in the sizes and styles kids will love! Thus the birth of Kidz Gear:
Grown-Up Performance, Built For Kids!
I invite you to check out all of our exciting new products and give us your feedback on any of the items or information you may find.
Thank you,
Laurie Peterson
Founder, Mom

I received the wireless headphones for review. These are the greatest things EVER! I am in love with this idea! Not only can I put these in the car for the DVD player, but I can also put them inside on the TV! 


I've had these in our office. My little one likes to sit in the office with me during the day and watch TV while I blog. Sometimes trying to type and having the TV blaring is frustrating. Once I hooked the headphones up, it was wonderful! I could work and he could watch TV with either of us bothering the other!


The headphones fit very nicely on his head. Not too big and not too small. The volume button was easy for him to use. 


Hook up was also very simple! All I did was plug the IR Transmitter into the wall and in the cable box, put a couple batteries into the headphones, turn them on, and BAM!, they were on and the room was quiet! Such a great product!


Since the ones I received were wireless, I didn't have to worry about him moving around and pulling all the electronics onto the ground. So super nice! Also, I got a carrying bag to carry the headphones and IR Transmitter in. 


It is $16.99 for the WIRED headphones and $29.99 for the WIRELESS headphones (IR Transmitter sold separately).







We are so excited to be featuring Kidz Gear that we've given you MORE chances to win! This giveaway is sponsored by Kidz Gear and hosted on two blogs: The Life of a Coast Guard Wife and  Mom to Bed by 8.  Visit each blog for more chances to win. Kidz Gear is giving away TWO headphones! One on my blog, and one on Mom to Bed by 8!





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One (1) lucky reader will win a pair of wired, or wireless headphones!




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Gearing Up for the Holidays: Peaceable Kingdom Press Review & Giveaway

Little ones are so easy to buy for when it comes to the holidays. They are happy with everything they get! My boys get especially happy with games! I know I loved board games as a child! Still do!

Peaceable Kingdom Press has lots of games for little ones! I received the Milk & Cookies Spin & Go Board Game for review.

About the game:
Details:
  • Dr. Toy 100 Best Children's Products of 2008
  • Ages 4-8
  • 2-4 players
  • Plays in 15 or 30 minutes
  • Little reading required
  • $15.99




Includes:


  • 48 tiles
  • 1 game board
  • 1 spinner
  • 4 cookie jar markers
  • Instructions for 2 levels of play
  • Box measures 6.5" x 8" x 2.5"




Learning Skills:

  • Visual and spatial reasoning
  • Taking turns
  • Counting and colors
  • Challenge version offers strategic thinking




How to Play:

To start, players open the board and lay out the tiles in any random way, leaving the center space open. Each player chooses a cookie jar marker and places it in the center of the board. Spin the spinner, mover your marker and collect a tile. Get a milk carton, go again! Collect and replace tiles until one player wins! For a more challenging game, set up the board the same way, only each player chooses 1 or 2 types of cookies to collect. It's a more complex version for kids 6+ who are ready for a bit of a challenge and don't mind if their cookie crumbles!





Why families love this game:

This game makes your mouth water! It's easy to learn and simple to play. There is little reading required so it's perfect for the youngest gamers yet it has a built-in challenge version so the game ages with the children. This game teaches quick color recognition, helps children learn to count and see directional moves of play which helps develop their spatial and visual reasoning. Not to mention, the game pieces are hardy and feel good in your hand! Milk & Cookies makes a great gift!

I played the game with my 4 year old. He is supposed to be in Head Start right now, but they are still trying to get the program going. This game is perfect for me to help him learn while he is waiting to start school. It took him a few turns to get the hang of it. But, once he got it, there was no stopping him! He beat me 9 -16! I was very amazed, and very proud! 

He told me that he wants to play again and win again! He also wants to play with his older brother and teach him how to play! Oh, they grow up so fast! This game is a great learning game and I would recommend it!

Peaceable Kingdom Press sells many other games, as well as, stickers, gifts for toddlers, cards & stationary, and lost to do at the Kid's Corner! Got little ones at home? Want to give them some really neat gifts? Peaceable Kingdom Press can help you out!

We are so excited to be featuring Peaceable Kingdom Press that we've given you MORE chances to win! This giveaway is sponsored by Peaceable Kingdom Press and hosted on two blogs: The Life of a Coast Guard Wife and  Mom to Bed by 8.  Visit each blog for more chances to win. Peaceable Kingdom Press is giving away TWO board games! Milk & Cookies on my blog, and Fish Stix on Mom to Bed by 8!

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One (1) lucky reader will win the Milk & Cookies Spin & Go Board Game!

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Visit Peaceable Kingdom Press and tell me what else you'd like to have!  Please be sure to leave your email address in the first entry. I don't want to have to search for it! *You MUST do the mandatory entry! All bonus entries will be deleted if it's not done first!*

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Giveaway ends November 10 , 2010 @ 11:59pm CST
Winner(s) will be chosen via Random.Org., and contacted via email
Winner(s) have 48 hours to respond to the email or another winner(s) will be chosen
Open to US only

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Follow Me Back Tuesday!

Well, today isn't the greatest day. I'm heading to court today because my ex-husband is behind on child support. I hope everything goes smoothly! On a different note, today is Follow Me Back Tuesday! So, welcome all new followers!




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