Hot stuff!

Looking for that perfect gift idea for the car-crazy kid that won't break the bank?

Speed on over to Picks and Pans today to see two great sets from Hot Wheels Trick Tracks that will get anyone's motor running!

Get more great gift inspirations from my friends over at Parent Bloggers Network...can't we all use a little help this time of year?

Attention video game fans!

Do I have a great review...the VTech V-Motion Active Learning System. It's a great system with fun, educational games aimed at kids from 3 to 7 years old. Stop on by Picks and Pans to get the scoop!

Brain power!

Do you want something free?

Do you want to make your kid smart?

Duh! Of course you do! So hop on over to Picks and Pans to check out my review on Yoplait Kids. And I have a giveaway! And a free coupon!

So get moving!

All the underwear fit to see

And no, it's not what you think. It's review time - stop by Picks and Pans and see all the underwear your heart can handle as I talk about Hanes Comfort Fit Underwear for Kids.

Be sure to check back at Parent Bloggers Network on August 22nd for our Blog Blast and a chance to wear some Hanes undies and socks for your kids!

Heartily endorsed by Monkey Man, who enjoyed this campaign probably more than any other one we've had. What can I say, the kid loves underwear....

It's a bird, it's a plane, it's a...

Bug Net Launcher from the big daddy of all educational toys, the Discovery Store! Stop on by Picks and Pans and see how much fun we had shooting bugs. And the neighbor's cat. Kidding, people!

Thanks to Parent Bloggers Network for hooking me up yet again with what's sure to be a fun summer toy for the bug lover in your house!

If you just fell off the turnip truck...

Or someone asked you "were you raised in a barn," then today's review is for you!

Check out my review of "Were You Raised By Wolves" over on Picks and Pans. Hilarious book and a perfect graduation gift. Or something to leave on your bachelor coworker's desk because he forgets to put the toilet seat down. I'm just sayin'.

Stop over at Parent Bloggers Network to see what other exciting things we have going on...there's a little something for everyone!

Mama rocks the house!

It's review time again! I'm really excited about this one - Mama Rock's Rules, written by Rose Rock - mother of comedian Chris Rock. It's not what you would expect, it's even better!

So stop on by Picks and Pans and check out this newest goodie from Parent Bloggers Network!

It's review time!

Let's take a break from the drama...stop on by Picks and Pans and check out Hip Hop Harry's "Move Those Feet," a fun way to teach kids how to shake their groove thang as they learn life lessons as well.

Thanks, Parent Bloggers Network, for another great product!

If she could help me figure out how to get rid of the crud in my house, she'd be a superstar in my book

First of all, it's review time! Did you think I'd forgotten how to read?

Hop on over to Picks and Pans and see my review of an amazing book by Jenifer Fox called "Your Child's Strengths." An essential read for anyone wanting to help their kids to unlock their strengths in ways that build confidence and excitement in learning.

Thanks to Parent Bloggers Network for another great hookup. Now, if Ms. Fox could help me get rid of the creepy crud that won't seem to leave my house, she'd be a real rock star in my book!

Need a great gift idea for your little brainiac?

Have I got a gift idea for you - the Spark Talking Telescope. Discovery Store Toys has really hit a homerun with this one, it's almost wrong to even call it a toy.

Check out my review on Picks and Pans and also see what the other bloggers at Parent Bloggers Network have to say about the telescope and the Spark Talking Microscope (which definitely is on the Santa list).

If you need a little Santa help...

Looking for a great stocking stuffer for your little genius? Check out my review today over on Picks and Pans on some great childrens' software called JumpStart World.

Treats, not tricks

Another review today - over at Picks and Pans I'm dishing on the new cookbook everyone is buzzing about, Jessica Seinfeld's Deceptively Delicious.


Can veggies be good? Stay tuned and find out!



*****

It's Halloween, y'all. Be safe. Tonight we're doing Badass Trick or Treating complete with beer, it should be a blast.

Have a good one!

Politically incorrect

Pop on over to Picks and Pans to see my review of Bill O'Reilly's new book, "Kids are Americans Too." I promise you won't be disappointed.

I might be on vacation, but I'm still working

Working on bringing you another product review over at Picks and Pans.



Stop on by there to see my review of Printakid, a line of personalized books for children that are simply amazing. Monkey Man thought it was like the greatest thing EVER.



More on the trip later. I have to get packing before they throw us outta here.

Sweet on your feet - The Ryka MC2 Walk Shoe

Need a little motivation to get off the couch? Check out my review today on Builder Mama Picks and Pans of the awesome MC2 Walk shoes from Ryka that I got to try out thanks to my friends at Parent Bloggers Network. These ain't your grandma's tennis shoes, I promise you.

And not only did the shoes rock, Ryka is giving you the chance to win some cool gear. Stop by Picks and Pans to find out about the Ryka Good for Your Sole campaign where they are giving away 50 pairs of shoes and 50 performance tees a day from now through the end of October!

Style, style, style

Stop on by Picks and Pans today to check out my review of The Little Black Book of Style by Nina Garcia - you know, you've seen her on Project Runway, right?

Great read, and fun too!

Shaken, not stirred

You would think that working for a construction company, especially out on site, I'd be used to a little discomfort or inconvenience in my working environment.

Well, they are building a new building next door - I have no idea who the contractor is but I do know that it's not us - and the damn building is vibrating 24/7.

Um, yeah, sometimes it's actually kind of pleasurable. And sometimes it makes me almost nauseous.

What's not cool is having my newly detailed car coated in red dust. ARGH.

BUT...the headache, knock on wood, seems to be gone. Blissfully gone. And I found a bunch of cute sweaters and tops at Stein Mart today. Life is good.

Tomorrow is a big day over at Picks and Pans! Stop by and check it out.

It's review time again!

Stop on over at Picks and Pans today to see my review of some awesome products by School Zone! Seriously, this stuff saved what little sanity I had left over the last few weeks and gave Monkey Man a good refresher before the BIG DAY yesterday.

See you over there!

No rabid groundhogs here

Just a boatload of adorable animals. Check out my review of Noah's Pals over on Picks and Pans today!

Please don't hurt me

But stop on by Picks and Pans today and check out my review on When Parents Hurt. An awesome, awesome book.