***Disclosure: I received a complimentary sample to facilitate my review. No other compensation was provided, and all opinions are 100% honest and have not been influenced in any way.*** Okay, first things first. Just to get it out of the way, and to silence any nay-sayers. Yes, I let my son play with dolls. (Did I just hear a collective gasp?) Before you judge, hear me out....Xander is only 2 years old, and he has a big sister that he spends literally every waking moment with. She likes dolls, and in the name of keeping the peace, I don't discourage him from playing dollies with her. In the same respect, I allow Sophie to play with toys that are traditionally "boys" toys. I personally don't see any harm in ignoring common gender stereotypes, and the way I see it, my little Xan-Man will be an amazing Daddy one day who isn't afraid to have a tea party or play dolls with his daughters. I do realize that some may disagree with this, and that is fine. I am quite comfortable with this decision, as is my husband. Recently, a little birdie told me that the folks at HABA are bringing coveted Götz dolls to the US market. Yes, there are tons and tons of dolls out there, but these German dolls are truly special. Works of art, even. They're sure to become that one super-special doll that your little one will choose as their constant companion. You see, not only are they incredibly detailed from head to toe, they have a couple of features that make them stand out in the doll world. First, they're machine washable. (Hallelujah!) This is awesome since toys obviously get dirty as they're being loved. To wash these dolls, simply put them into a standard pillow case and wash them in cold water on delicate. (This does not apply to the standing dolls because of their size. They can be spot cleaned, though!) Then all you need to do is lay your doll tummy down to dry. Pretty cool, right? The other thing that makes Götz dolls so fantastic is their hair. I don't know about you, but when I was little, I found my dolls' hair to be quite frustrating. It would tangle and kink, and one time I even accidentally burned it because I tried to curl it. (Oops!) This resulted in a smelly, sticky mess, as well as a nasty burn on my hand. The folks at Götz know that little children like to play with and style their dolls' hair. So they have come up with a special type of hair that can be washed, brushed, curled and even blow-dried! The styling possibilities are endless. You can check out some of the achievable Götz hairstyles on HABA's YouTube page! It's no wonder that Götz dolls have won many of the most prestigious U.S. toy awards; including the Oppenheim Platinum Award, Dr. Toy’s 100 Best Children’s Products and a NAPPA Honors award.
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***Disclosure: I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for HUGGIES. I received product samples to facilitate my review. All opinions are my own.*** My babies are no longer little babies. They're full-fledged toddlers, just 12 months apart in age. So obviously, I have my hands full, to say the least. Sophie and Xander never, ever sit still...Okay, so that may be a wee bit of an exaggeration, but they are always on the go. They love to jump, climb, run, and dance. (Sometimes all at once. Eek!) I find that I am constantly chasing them down. Diaper changes? Forget about it! They both squirm, wiggle, and try and run away. It's some sort of game to them, and while it's cute, it can definitely get quite messy and frustrating at times. (Especially when there is poop involved.) Sigh...The life of a parent, right? ***Disclosure: I received complimentary samples to facilitate my review. No other compensation was provided, and all opinions are 100% honest and have not been influenced in any way.*** Whew! It sure was a long, strange winter here in NE Ohio. Mother Nature hasn't been able to decide what she wants to do to our weather. I secretly suspect she might be just a tad bi-polar, since we had snow on April 1st, followed by a few days in the mid-70's and then another chilly snap. (No wonder people are getting sick here!) Anyway, I think it's safe to assume that spring is finally here, judging by the many April showers we're receiving. So I finally packed away my kids' snow boots and winter coats, and am building their spring and summer wardrobes. We have loads of cute warm weather clothing, and of course plenty of shoes to match! When it comes to kids' shoes, I am very picky. I don't purchase my kids' shoes at mass retailers, even though the prices are attractive. Shoes are just not something I am willing to skimp on when it comes to my kids. You see, little feet are not like adult feet at all. They're still growing and developing, so properly designed footwear is key. Kids need a special kind of arch support as well as room for little toes to grow. Thankfully, the folks at pediped really get it, and design fun, fashionable footwear that also promotes healthy foot development. They offer shoes for boys and girls, from infancy all throughout the childhood years. For the littlest feet, there are the oh-so-adorable pediped Originals. Then as your little ones begin walking and toddling around, there are the Grip n Go series. Once your little one has a confident stride, you can rely on the Flex series to take them wherever they need to go. Each line is specifically designed for your child's developmental stage. I have some very exciting news! Umi Children's Shoes has teamed up with aiden + anais and Ella's Kitchen for their Lucky Duck sweepstakes! You can enter to win one of THREE $500 prize packages full of goodies that you and your little ones are sure to enjoy. What are the prizes?
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Purchase: You can purchase Ettitude Organic Bamboo sheet sets directly on their website. Win It! Ettitude is generously blessing one winner with an Organic Pure Bamboo sheet set in your choice of size (twin, full, queen, king, or California king)! Special thanks to AnaB Social for hosting this giveaway. Huge thanks to Ettitude and all the fabulous participating bloggers as well! Giveaway ends May 14th at 11:59 pm, open to residents WORLDWIDE, ages 18+. See detailed terms and conditions on entry form. To enter please use the Rafflecopter form below (see directions on how to enter here). Thank you! Disclaimer: AnaB Social and all participating event bloggers are not responsible for sponsor prize shipment. ***Disclosure: I received complimentary samples for review purposes. No other compensation was provided, and all opinions are 100% honest and have not been influenced in any way.*** It's finally spring! If you're anything like me, you're packing away those winter garments and shopping for the latest trends for spring and summer. Since I am the mom of a little diva, shopping has never been so much fun. My daughter Sophie is 3, and she definitely has a great sense of style. (Unless Daddy dresses her...Then all bets are off!) Sophie is very particular about her wardrobe, and loves things that are funky, feminine, and definitely high fashion. If there's bling, bows, or ruffles, she is all about it! I was searching for some cute, chic, and eye-catching shoes for my Sophie when I discovered Michael Kors! Yes, we all know the name. You'd have to be living under a rock not to! Michael Kors is one of the top fashion designers around, and I have personally been drooling over several items in his women's line for quite some time. But I had no idea that this coveted designer makes a fabulous line of shoes for mini-fashionistas, too! What's big, comfy, and could be yours? A Comfy Sack of course! If you've ever seen or sat on a Comfy Sack in real life, you already know how awesome they are and you can just skip down to the bottom to enter to win one! If you haven't you've gotta read on- then enter to win one! Comfy Sack big bean bag chairs are available in multiple shapes and sizes. The sack and the lounger are two of the most popular. The main difference between the Lounger and Sack is the shape. The Sack is round and the Lounger is oval. Comfy Sack Facts:
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