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Test driving the new BMW Maclaren Buggy

An umbrella stroller is so called that because it can fold up neatly and be put away in your car without much fuss. Perhaps yours is difficult to fold, frustrating to push or seemingly has a mind on its own with a desire to pinch your fingers. With that as my baseline experience with those types of strollers I am reviewing the new BMW Maclaren Buggy. Continue reading Test driving the new BMW Maclaren Buggy

Sunny Decals review: simple & versatile to decorate children’s walls

There are a couple different schools of thought when it comes to decorating a child’s room. Decorate when they’re a newborn or decorate it once you know what things they like. We decided to wait until we knew what 3YO Mojo liked and in his case it was all about animals. Continue reading Sunny Decals review: simple & versatile to decorate children’s walls

Little Pim review: an entertaining way to teach language

I speak enough of a couple languages to be a good tourist. None of them are fluent, but I could order food, understand the numbers and get basic directions. That leaves me with the question of how do you teach your child another language when you, yourself can barely speak a second one? Little Pim has a series of DVDs, audio CDs, books and apps that make things learning another language possible for children. Continue reading Little Pim review: an entertaining way to teach language

Hallmark Squawkin Egg Droppin’ Hen Review and Giveaway

The Hallmark Squawkin Egg Dropin’ Hen is one of those products that parents and children love. Those who aren’t parents or have children may scratch their head and wonder why said product exists. The hen, squawks out a rhyme to the tune of “Whoomp there it is”, and lays 3 eggs during her rhyme. Continue reading Hallmark Squawkin Egg Droppin’ Hen Review and Giveaway

Star Trek: TNG/Doctor Who Assimilation 2, Vol 2 is logical and fun

I am a novice geek in that there a couple touchstone franchises I never got into. I was a casual Star Trek fan (because, let’s face it Star Wars is overall better) and the only Doctor Who I had ever seen were episodes that aired on PBS in the mid 70’s. All I remembered of that were bad special effects and a tall man with a big hat a poofy hair. Continue reading Star Trek: TNG/Doctor Who Assimilation 2, Vol 2 is logical and fun

International Delight Light Iced Coffee Review and taste test

I have a cat tongue*, yet I’m a parent who needs caffeine. To make things more complicated I need to watch what I drink because those stealthy calories add up, especially if multiple cups a day are drank. Enter the solution to my cold beverage craving mouth, International Delight Light Iced Coffee. Continue reading International Delight Light Iced Coffee Review and taste test

Balls of Steel- great mission, but the product left us cold

Balls of Steel, wasn’t that the so-so movie about professional dodge ball? Oh, it was that song from Accept in the late 80’s, yes? Not really, this time Balls of Steel is a hybrid of sorts between philanthropy, testicular cancer and a drink cooler. Continue reading Balls of Steel- great mission, but the product left us cold