{review + giveaway} CrazyDog T-Shirts (CAN/US)

I love wearing t-shirts. Sometimes I wish I was more "stylish", but I've accepted that I am a "comfy" kinda gal.  In my mind, nothing beats pajama bottoms and a t-shirt!

I got the chance to try out this Tom and Jerry t-shirt from CrazyDog T-Shirts: 

 I chose this one because Tom and Jerry was my favorite cartoon growing up!  I love the vintage feel of it, and the cotton is of great quality and very soft.  My kids were thrilled when they saw this t-shirt!  They just discovered Tom and Jerry on television and now they think I'm cool.  Gotta take it while it lasts!

CrazyDog T-Shirts has great funny t-shirts, and they are updated every week.  You will definitely find something for everyone.

How about a Christmas Sweater T-shirt?

Or Mr DNA?

CrazyDog T-Shirts start at only 6.99$ for their Daily Deal t-shirts, while others run at around 16.99$.

Want to win your own choice of adult-sized t-shirt valued at 16.99$ or less?  CrazyDog T-Shirts is offering one to one of my readers!  Please note that the winner cannot have won another CrazyDog T-Shirt within the past 90 days, or own a review/giveaway blog of their own.

Please fill out the Rafflecopter form to be entered in this giveaway.

{review + giveaway} Yoga By The Dozen DVD (CAN/US)

One of my daughter's favorite activity on our video game console is yoga.  She may be barely 5 years old, but she loves doing all the poses.  So I was thrilled to review a great yoga program for kids on DVD, Yoga by the Dozen, created by JoAnna Ross.  She teaches kids twelve yoga moves, hence the title.

Yoga By The Dozen™ promotes a healthy lifestyle for kids through their highly acclaimed ‘Yoga By The Dozen’ DVD and their complete line of lifestyle products for yoga.  The top-selling DVD is a fun, interactive children’s yoga video, designed especially for kids ages 2-6.  JoAnna and her 12 friends demonstrate a ‘dozen’ fundamental poses that will introduce your children into the exciting world of Yoga.

Kira decided to try out the DVD as soon as we got it.  She loved seeing young kids just like her doing all the moves.  I was quite impressed by how good these children were!  Some of the poses were harder for her, but after a few viewings, she has already gotten much better at it.

Kira is a very energetic little girl and I'm glad that she found something that can calm her down and "ground" her, so to speak.  JoAnna is a great teacher, she really makes it all fun for the kids.

Connect with Yoga By The Dozen on their website, Facebook and Twitter.

Want to win a Yoga By The Dozen DVD for your kiddos?  Enter in the Rafflecopter form below.  Thank you to JoAnna for this prize! 

Rafflecopter does not allow more than one entry form per page. If you do not see the form (or if you see the wrong one), click HERE.

Disclosure: I received a Yoga By The Dozen DVD in exchange for this post. The opinions expressed are my own, pure and honest. No other compensation was given.

{review} FiveFinger Tees

I don't know about you, but I'm a jeans and t-shirt type of gal.  I'm all about comfort.  I love having t-shirts that say something about me.  I especially like it when it says "hey, I'm a cool person!"  When I saw all the great t-shirts over at FiveFinger Tees, I was sold!  They have some of the coolest, funniest, pop-culture inspired t-shirts around, all at the amazing price of 9.99$ !!

FiveFingerTees.com opened in July, 2009 and is completely family owned and operated. We offer a wide variety of movie/TV, pop-culture inspired and down right funny t-shirts for only $9.99! Our philosophy is simple, we do all the work! From customer service, designing, printing, photography, shipping, web site design, and trying to watch our kids at the same time! By doing this, we keep our overhead really low which gives you the customer a great deal, without having to sacrifice on quality.

 First, let me share with you the awesome t-shirt I chose to review.  I am a big Doctor Who fan, so I knew this Time Xing shirt was the one I wanted as soon as I saw it!


All of their t-shirts are professionally screen printed on soft preshrunk 100% cotton shirts.  They are available in assorted styles, sizes & colors.

I've only washed it once since receiving it, but I can tell you that it stayed in perfect condition.  It is by far the coolest tee I own.  Doctor Who tees are cool!


The only thing that disappointed me in this t-shirt was how boxy it is.  Since I chose a women's tee, I was hoping it would be a bit more form-flattering.  As it is, it's a simple basic tee.  Don't get me wrong: I love it anyway!  But I wish it was shaped a bit differently.


Here are a few other t-shirt available.  You must check out their website, there are so many more!

Hoodies are also available for 29.99$

With Christmas coming up, I think these t-shirts would make great stocking stuffers.  Trust me, there is something for everyone!  Visit FiveFinger Tees on their website, Facebook, and Twitter.

Disclosure: I was given a FiveFinger Tee free of charge so that I could give an honest review. I was not paid for this review, all opinions are 100% my own.

{review} New Squinkies for Boys!

A few months ago, I reviewed Squinkies, the adorable collectible toy sensation.  If you've been to toy stores or the toy section of large-surface stores, you've probably seen them.

This time around, I got to review the brand spanking new Squinkies for boys!  These are sure to be hot for the holidays!  On top of aliens, skateboarders and army guys, there is now a licensed line of Squinkies that features Disney's Cars, Hot Wheels and, my favorite, Marvel.  Check it out:

Cute, right?  Each Bubble Pack contains twelve Squinkies, each in it's own bubble.  You can also get a play set that can hold twenty+ of these bubbles.  The kids use the provided plastic coins to "buy" a Squinkie, and it comes out just like gum in a gumball machine!  And if they lose the coins? No problem, a dime works just as well!

My kids LOVE this toy!  They have pretty much been playing with it non-stop, inventing stories and simply having fun putting them in and getting them out.

I think it's a super cute toy, but I must admit I find the pieces really small.  My kids have been warned: if I find Squinkies everywhere in the house, out they go!  After all, we have a baby here :)

This is definitely a toy I recommend, as long as your kids pick up after themselves, lol!

Buy It!

Squinkies are now available on shelf most anywhere toys are sold including Walmart, Target and Toys R Us. Visit their website, blog, and Twitter for more info!

Disclosure: I was given some Squinkies free of charge so that I could give an honest review. I was not paid for this review, all opinions are 100% my own.

{review} "I Believe in You" by Marianne Richmond

A few months ago, I had the pleasure of reviewing Marianne Richmond's children book, The Night Night Book.  I can honestly say it is still a big part of our bedtime routine.  In fact, I recently had my 7-year-old son answer a questionnaire for my scrapbooking and he named it as his favorite book!  You can read his answers here.

Suffice it to say that I was more than happy to review Marianne Richmond's latest story, I Believe in You.

Inspired by her own four children, Marianne wrote I Believe In You because we all want to know we have someone who truly believes in us, no matter what life is dishing out.

Your job of growing up

takes hard work, I know,

but each day is an adventure.

Each problem helps you grow.

Growing up can be a topsy-turvy journey from schoolwork, friendships, fitting in, and standing out. When children of any age know that they have a fan, they feel more confident to problem sole, endure, and succeed.

Whether it’s sunny or stormy,

whether you’re happy or blue,

I’m here to say, without a doubt,

That I believe in you!

I Believe in You encourages kids to look within to find they have all they need to succeed—and to know they always have someone cheering them on.

My thoughts about this book as a parent? It's beautiful.  The message is an important one: things might be hard sometimes, but I believe in you.  There is only one you, and you are worth it.  You can get through anything.  And I'll always be there for you.

This is a sweet story that pulls at my heartstrings.  It's a great read, and it can definitely help you open a discussion with your child about their worth and how much they mean to you.  My kids love this story as well, they are big fans of the rhymes, and the slightly child-like illustrations.

You can find a copy on Amazon.  You can also visit the author's website to read about her other books.

Disclosure: I received I Believe  so that I could give an honest review. I was not paid for this review, all opinions are 100% my own. Yours may differ from mine.

{winners} Boogie Wipes, Baby Blanket Music, and Picky Sticky

Hello everyone!

Things have been difficult at home and I have been absent because of that, I'm sorry.  Here are my three latest winners, finally!

Boogie Wipes: Material Girl Green

Baby Blanket Music (choice of Michael Jackson or Madonna): Carrie Phelps

Picky Sticky (your choice of sets): Kimberly (kirbycolby@...)

Winners will be emailed shortly and have 72 hours to claim their prize.  

{review} Wholesale Halloween Costumes

Halloween is less than a month away.  Are you ready?  Have your kids decided what they'll be dressing up as?  Have you?  In my household, it was decided weeks ago.  My youngest daughter (7 months) will be a dragon, my other daughter (4) will be a flamingo and my son (7) will be Darth Vader.  No surprise there, my son is obsessed by all things Star Wars! 

It was a no-brainer when came time for me to choose a costume for review on Halloween Costumes Canada.  I knew my son would flip out if he had a "real" Darth Vader costume (in his mind, the helmet makes the costume "real").  So I browsed the boys Halloween costumes and found this one:

Isn't it a great Darth Vader child costume?  It's important to know that the light saber is not included in the costume, but everything else you see here is included.  My son loves the chest plate and the belt, and he absolutely beams every time he gets to try on the helmet!

It's usually pretty cold on Halloween night where we live, so it's important to choose a costume that will accomodate a winter coat under it.  The medium size is ample enough for that.

The fabric quality is not great, but it not worse than anything else I've seen in stores.  It definitely will withstand role playing for a long time to come!  The helmet looks very durable and Sean tells me it's comfortable.

I love the fast shipping they provide, you still definitely have time to order for Halloween!  While you're there, why not look for yourself as well?  ;)

Prices a extremely competitive and the variety of choices is huge!

Thank you to Wholesale Halloween Costumes for providing a costume for review!

Disclosure: I received a costume in exchange for this post. The opinions expressed are my own, pure and honest. No other compensation was given.