My Thoughts on The Gruffalo's Child I am sure that most of you have heard of the amazing book The Gruffalo. But, did you know that there is a new one written by Julia Donaldson titled 'The Gruffalo's Child'? I was thrilled when I first seen this book and could not wait to read it with my little girl. The Gruffalo's Child takes place in the forest and is a wonderful tale about The Gruffalo's child and her search for 'The Big Bad Mouse'. This is a story that her Father tells her to keep her safe and from going out in the woods alone. As most of you know when you tell a child a story like that it usually does not scare them away....but instead makes them want to go on an adventure to find said creature. That is exactly what The Gruffalo's Child did as soon as her father fell asleep! During the search The Gruffalo's Child comes across many fun animals but none as BIG as the mouse that she is so excited to find. Will she be able to find this Huge creature her Father has … [Read more...]
Little Patootique Hair Accessory Review and Giveaway!
My Thoughts on Little Patootique One of my most favorite things about having a little girl is being able to dress her up. This includes doing her hair in beautiful curls with fun hair clips. Recently I was sent some adorably made Little Patootique hair accessories for the purpose of this review. I could not wait for the cute clips and hair ties to arrive so I could style my daughters hair! Many of Little Patootique's hair accessories are made to look like creative items such as Lolipoops, Minnie Mouse as well as many other cute creations. I love the creativity that goes into each accessory sold at Little Patootique! Not to mention the fun patterns of material such as polka dots and stripes! Each Little Patootique hair accessory is packaged in it's own little individual package and the quality is outstanding. To be honest if you have read my reviews in the past you know that I have had hair accessories in the past that have fallen apart before my daughter could even wear … [Read more...]
Raggedy Ann Doll and Raggedy Andy Doll Toy Review!
My Thoughts on Raggedy Ann OH MY! I was SO EXCITED when I seen that the ORIGINAL Raggedy Ann Doll and Andy doll was going to be released again from Aurora and Hasbro! When I was a little girl Raggedy Ann was my ALL TIME Favorite! The cartoon was not on T.V. any more except on a very rare occasion but when it did come on I was glued to the T.V. with my precious Raggedy Ann and Andy Doll's in hand! I love making memories with my daughter especially when they are memories that I remember making with my own Mom when I was a young girl. Raggedy Ann and Andy hold such a special part of my heart and for the first time ever I was able to share those beautiful memories with my little girl! I even found some of the old cartoons to watch with her while she held on to her new Raggedy Ann doll just as I did as a child. Thanks to Aurora World Inc. you can now purchase a Raggedy Ann Doll and Raggedy Andy doll from a new line of dolls. Raggedy Ann and Andy Fancy Pals line includes … [Read more...]
Pajanimals Toy Plush Review and Giveaway!
My Thoughts on Pajanimals Recently I was sent a Jim Henson Pajanimals Toy for the purpose of this review. I must be honest and say that I had never before heard of Jim Henson's Pajanimals but since this cute little creature arrived I was excited to learn about this T.V. show for kids! Pajanimals debuted in 2011 on Sprout and airs each weekend. Characters in this fun loving pre-school aged cartoon include: Sweetpea Sue the pony, duck Squacky, CowBella the cow and Apollo the puppy. The Pajanimals cartoon takes kids on adventures teaching them the key skills they will need to know at their young, teachable age. One of the main focus's is getting ready for bed. Hence the name Pajanimals! This fun Pajanimals Toy plush just rolled out on the shelves and is perfect for bed time. Already sporting their colorful PJ's you can choose from each of the four characters found in this cartoon. I was sent CowBella for the purpose of my review. She is soft and cuddly and sporting purple … [Read more...]
The Wiggles Big Birthday on DVD Review and Giveaway!
My Thoughts on The Wiggles Big Birthday My daughter was a Wiggles fanatic when she was a toddler. It was her favorite show and I will say we owned the CD's to listen to in the car as well. I can not count the number of times I sang some of their most popular songs! Recently I was sent The Wiggles Big Birthday on DVD for the purpose of this review. I have so many kiddo's in my home and I knew that the four year old would be thrilled to help me review this DVD. In The Wiggles Big Birthday you will see Murray, Jeff, Sam and Anthony dancing around on stage and singing your favorite tunes including Hot Potato, Fruit Salad, Wake Up Jeff and others. You will also get to see other characters like Captain Fethersword, Dorothy and Wags! You will love helping The Wiggles celebrate a Big Birthday! Now for the sad part....This is the DVD was filmed during their live tour. This is the LAST tour before the Wiggles retire! I know all good things must come to an end but it will be sad to see … [Read more...]
VeggieTales: The Penniless Princess God’s Little Girl Review
VeggieTales: The Penniless Princess God's Little Girl I will never forget the first time saw a VeggieTales cartoon. I was babysitting my cousins and I was 16 years old. Even at that age VeggieTales had an impact on me. I knew right away that whenever I had a child and family of my own I wanted my children to watch VeggieTales because of the wholesome values that are taught in each cartoon. I love that VeggieTales lets young children know just how special they are in the eyes of God and teaches them bible stories. Recently I was sent VeggieTales The Penniless Princess for the purpose of this review. Every time we get a new VeggieTales DVD the kiddo's know I will make a special day of it. I pop the popcorn, break out the juice boxes and we have fun watching these DVD's together. I am then able to talk with the kids about what they saw and help the children understand the full message (the older ones get the message but it lets me explain things to the younger ones). In VeggieTales … [Read more...]
The Covered Porch Personalized Stationary Review and Giveaway! US & Canada
My Thoughts on The Covered Porch Recently my daughter had her 7th birthday and of course it was filled with gifts of all kinds. Every year after her birthday and Christmas I have taught her that is is proper to fill out Thank You cards for each person who sent her a gift. This year for her birthday Thank You's I was happy to have some amazing, customized note cards just for her. Thanks to The Covered Porch my daughter was able to mail out cards to our loved ones with beautiful decorations and her name written on them. The Covered Porch is a great place to find personalized note cards, note pads, gift tags, monogrammed stationary, pillow covers and more. Every item purchased at The Covered Porch Designs is customized just for you. You will be able to choose fonts, colors, designs and more. All of The Covered Porch designs are printed on nice cardstock and has great quality. You can tell that a lot of work and effort goes into everything that The Covered Porch has to offer. I … [Read more...]
Timmy Time Happy Birthday Timmy Review and Giveaway!
My Thoughts on Timmy Time Happy Birthday Timmy Timmy Time is still a new cartoon to me. I have seen a few of them but each one is new and different so I really enjoy watching them. In this Wallace & Gromit adventure you will help Timmy celebrate his birthday. This DVD contains 5 episodes and 2 Bonus Features (Timmy Time Sing Along and Shaun the Sheep Episode:Timmy in a Tizzy) with over 45 minutes of Timmy Time fun! Episodes include: Timmy's Birthday, Count on Timmy, Timmy's New Friend, Timmy's Pet Problem, and Timmy Learns to Fly. My favorite thing about Timmy Time is how much I get to laugh with my family while watching these adorable cartoons. On the Back It's a Happy Birthday BAA-sh with Timmy and his friends! Timmy cooks up a sweet solution after he almost spoils his party by eating all the cake; Timmy and Finalay find out they can always count on each other to share toys! Yabba shows Timmy he's a model pal; Timmy's new pet seems to be the life of the party and Otus … [Read more...]
Barney All About Opposites Review and Giveaway!
My Thoughts on Barney All About Opposites As your child grows it is very important to let them watch cartoons that will help their little spongy minds to grow and learn. That is exactly what their brains will be able to do with Barney's All About Opposites. In this DVD the kids will learn catchy songs and dance along with educational tunes that will have your children ready to learn in no time at all! Barney All About Opposites is 75 minutes of Barney fun that includes a bonus feature: Let's Play with Opposites Game! When my daughter was growing I always made sure the cartoons she watched were educational. Barney was one of the cartoons that I always knew would be a great fit as it would teach my daughter manners, along with the fundamentals she would need before she started school. On the Back There's nonstop fun as Barney and his friends go and learn all about opposites! Everyone helps Baby Bop understand concepts like up and down, in and out, and high and low. Then join in as … [Read more...]
Minky Couture Blanket Review and Giveaway
My Thoughts on Minky Couture From the very beginning of parenthood you want the best for your child. Once you find out you are pregnant you seek out cute clothes and decorations for their nursery. You think long and hard about the colors and themes of their rooms and you want to find the softest most delicate items that will wrap your baby up and keep them feeling safe and warm. If you are a parent you know what I am talking about and you know that wanting the best for your child does not stop no matter how old they get. Minky Couture can provide comfort, softness and warmth for your loved one no matter their age. Recently I was able to review a Minky Couture tween blanket. When it arrived at my door my daughter was standing there with me. We both pulled the blanket out of the package and right off the bat we both started talking about the softness of this blanket. This truly is the softest blanket in my house! One side of the blanket is black with white polka-dots with green … [Read more...]
Hip Peas Kids Hair Care Review and Giveaway!
My Thoughts on Hip Peas My daughter HATES to have her hair brushed. Every day as I am combing through her hair she screams. This has gotten worse as she started swimming lessons last week and now each day before her lessons and again after her lessons I am combing through the tangles. Recently I was sent Hip Peas Hair Detangler for the purpose of this review. To be honest I am not sure what I would do without it. Every day my daughter freaks out if I do not spray Hip Peas into her hair before I brush it. I can vouch that Hip Peas Detangler really does help no matter if my daughters hair is dry or wet! I also like the smell and so does my daughter! Another Hip Peas product I was recently able to try out is their Hair Balm. The Hip Peas Hair Balm can be used for all different hair styles on boys or girls. This product just like the Hair Detangler can be used on wet or dry hair and will help you get the spikes you are looking for or hold your little ones braids in place! I have also … [Read more...]
My Tot Clock Review and Giveaway!
My Thoughts on My Tot Clock I live my life by routine and I find it important to have a routine for my daughter as she grows. She now knows what time is bed time and such just because we have installed that into her. That is exactly what Tot Clock does but the Tot Clock method is so much more fun then the method I used with my daughter! My Tot Clock is a clock that will tell your child what time it is just by the color on the clock. Bed time is blue, wake time is yellow, discipline time is red and encouragement time is green. You as the parent can set each time to be whatever you like. You are able to set up your childs bed time and time for them to wake up. You are also able to control how long their encouragement and discipline times are. Bed Time- the minute your child's bed time hits My Tot Clock will know and it will automatically change the color of the light to blue. But, color is not the only amazing thing My Tot Clock will do. As soon as bed time hits it will also start to … [Read more...]
Aurora Rattle, Crinkle Friends “Brights” Review and Giveaway!
My Thoughts on Aurora Rattle, Crinkle Friends "Brights" I love purchasing baby toys for all of the little ones in my family. Especially ones that are full of vibrant colors and make sounds that will stimulate brain growth and activity. Recently I was able to review a great Crinkling, Squeaking, Rattling Alligator from Aurora Toys. The Alligator contains a variety of colors and is nice and soft for the babies to play with. Crinkle Friends "Brights" can be purchased in 7 different animal shapes including Frog, Pig, Cow, Hedgehog, Toucan, Alligator or Crab. Crinkle Friends are recommended for ages 6 months and up. These Aurora Crinkle Friends retail for a suggested price of $17 and can be purchased at http://shop.auroragift.com How would you like to win a Crinkle Friend of your own? I am happy to say that here at Heavenly Savings I will be giving away one Crinkle Friend of your choice (out of those pictured above) to ONE US or Canadian Resident! Just enter on the … [Read more...]
Zatswho Educational Soft Photo Recognition Memory Flash Card Review!
Zatswho EducationalSoft Photo Recognition Memory Flash Cards Whenmy husband and I first started discussing moving away from my hometown I was sad. I wanted my daughter to always remember my family andhave a close relationship with them just as I always had. But afterone year of moving we went back to my home town and my daughter didnot recognize many of her relitives and that broke my heart. I puttogether a little photo album of pictures so that she could look atthem and get to know each member of the family. Iwish that I would have had Zatswho when my daughter was young. Such abrilliant idea that they came up with! Zatswhois basically soft foam flash cards that you can slide pictures ofloved ones into for the children to see. They are easy to clean andyour baby and/or toddler will have loving faces around them each timethey look at the cards! Plus if you flip the flash cards over yourchild will be able to learn shapes as well as matching! TheZatswho cards are nicely … [Read more...]
Dad’s Adventures Review
My Thoughts on Dad Adventures It can be scary to be a new parent! So much of your life changes when the little one is born and it can be very hard to prepare yourself for what is to come. People say that parenting comes naturally for women and I have learned from experience that for the most part thatis right.....but, what about the new Dad's! How can they be better prepared for what is about to occur in their lives? I was sent some materials from the Dad Adventures Collection! I will admit that when I first seen it I did not know what to expect! But,after receiving the items and looking them all over I was actually brought to tears. Mostly because as I looked at these items all Icould think about what some of the men in my life that might one day need this vital information. My little brother being the one the moston my mind as he is getting pretty serious with his girlfriend and before long I know that the question of marriage and then children will be on … [Read more...]