Fisher-Price Digital Arts & Crafts Studio - Review
March 31, 2008 | Leave a Comment
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Fisher-Price Digital Arts & Crafts Studio
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Rating: 8
Description:
Designed for children ages 4 to 9 this arts and craft studio plugs right into your home computer and gives your children hours and hours of fun art and craft activities to do all on their own.
Review:
Being a mom of 3 very lively children I wanted to find something they could do that would occupy their time, but would also help them learn to use their creativity. Knowing Fisher Price I felt I could find just that with them. I found this great studio and it keeps the kids occupied for hours.
This wonderful invention plugs right into my home computer. It has 85 different projects that my children can tackle with very little struggle. It’s easy to understand for all of them and they have fun making and creating all different types of arts and crafts.
Included in this studio is the base that the kids can see their creations come to life on. It also includes CD software and a USB cable making it easy to set up and use. The software includes over 250 different colors, 300 stampers and over 70 scene starters. There is no end to what the kids can make and do.
The stylus is capable of being used as a pencil, a stamper and even more. With things such as connect the dots, party hats and greeting cards, my children can make things that amaze them and all our family and friends. It’s so easy for them to use, which makes it fun.
There are things such as coloring pages, flying airplanes and leaping frogs they can play, color and create. The software that comes with this studio is just filled full of all types of different activities. You can also purchase other software that can take their creations to new levels. Their imagination can run wild.
They also can save and print their creations with no problems. Best of all you have parental controls so nothing on your computer can be jeopardized by those inquisitive little minds and fingers. They have total control of their own table and pencil while you have control of the PC.
Children need to be able to let their imaginations go and to use that imagination to create their own ideas. This studio allows them to do that. I no longer hear “I’m bored.” or “Why can’t we watch TV or play video games?” For hours and hours of fun, try this arts and craft studio. Your children will be glad you did.
VTech Kidizoom Digital Camera - Review
March 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Product Name:
VTech Kidizoom Digital Camera
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Moms Love Shopping Subscriber
Rating: 7
Description:
The perfect little camera for your preschooler to use. With easy to hold handles this digital camera will do as much if not more than Mom and Dad’s. It is able to take up to 120 photos or 5 minutes of action packed video, plus it can be hooked into your TV or home PC.
Review:
Kids these days want things that are fun and easy to use. Preschoolers are even less patient than most. Plus all kids want to have what the adults in their lives have. The digital camera for preschoolers does all that, plus saves your own digital camera from the abuse of rambunctious and curious young ones.
The way this camera is made is perfect for those little hands and eyes. The handles are easy to hold and the buttons are easy to push. The screen is large and my child can easily adjust any picture she wants to take to the screen.
This camera can hold up to 120 pictures or a 5 minute movie. If that’s not enough, there is also a SD card slot built right in. Not only can they take pictures and make movies but this camera can be hooked up to your TV or home computer so the kids can customize their pictures they way they want them to look. They can also watch and share their videos this way. How much fun is that!
Not only is this a great digital camera but children can also play games with it. It has three games included plus a headset that plugs right into the side of camera. The games are built in and are geared for preschool aged children. They can play and play and never have to holler about wanting a different toy. This one does a lot and can keep your child happy for more than just a few minutes.
If you have a little photographer in your family, check out this cute little camera. It durable, fun and easy for little hands to manage and control plus it’s has everything your child could want in one toy. Who knows you might have the next great photographer in the making.
Spring Fashion for Moms
March 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Being a mom doesn’t mean you have to give up your sense of style. While you might not opt for the miniskirts that you wore in your pre-parenting days, there are plenty of spring fashions that are perfect for moms. Here are some fashionable styles this season:
Metallic Fabrics
Metallics are eye-catching and can be paired with a variety of colors. Accessories and outer wear in metallic fabrics are great for adding life to your wardrobe. Best of all, many metallic pieces can go from casual to formal in a snap.
Metallic purses are especially versatile. Many of them can be converted from shoulder bags to clutches, eliminating the need to change purses for different looks. Some even have removable handles for added versatility. You can find designer-inspired bags at a fraction of the cost in many discount stores.
Splashes of Color
Neutrals are popular this spring, but they are often paired with bright or colorful accessories. If you don’t feel that bright colors are flattering on you, using them sparingly can give your outfit some pizzazz without being “too much”.
Jewelry, hair accessories, belts, tote bags, and shoes are good places to start if you want to inject a little color into your wardrobe. Neutral dresses with bright floral accents are also good for adding just the right amount of color. And if you feel comfortable in them, all-over brights are popular as well.
Ethnic Prints and Accents
Styles inspired by safari wear, the Far East and other global customs add interest to spring fashion.
If you want to be bold, you could choose an entire ensemble based on an ethnic theme. An ethnic shirt or dress with neutral pants, shoes, and accessories is also stunning. You could also choose some eye-catching ethnic accessories to complement tamer clothing.
Trendy Diaper Bags
Moms with younger kids have lots of attractive diaper bag options these days. More and more of them are being designed with Mom’s fashion sense in mind. Designer diaper bags offer a lot in the way of luxury, but there are also fashionable bags available that do not cost as much.
Patent is hot this spring, and it works nicely for diaper bags because it’s easy to keep clean. Bright floral prints are also nice for carrying the little one’s necessities. If you can’t find a diaper bag that suits your tastes, consider a roomy tote bag as an alternative.
Moms have tons of options when it comes to spring fashion. Many of the latest styles come in fabrics that are comfortable, durable and easy to care for. This gives moms the opportunity to enjoy both style and comfort every day.
Mom’s Spring Fashion Tips for Teens
March 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Parents of teenagers know how important fashion is to them. Each teen has his or her own individual style. Some love to follow the latest trends, while others have a fashion sense all their own. Here are some of the hottest fashion trends for teens this spring:
The Little White Dress
The little black dress is a perennial favorite, but one of this spring’s most notable trends is the little white dress. Whether it’s a simple A-line or a cute little crocheted number, the little white dress is versatile and easy to accessorize. You can also easily add some punch to it with some brightly colored jewelry and shoes.
White is also a hit for the prom, for both boys and girls. White dresses and tuxedos are quite elegant, and they can be accessorized with virtually any color. If all white is too intimidating for your teen, there are some nice black and white options for the prom.
Belts
Belts are a hot item this spring. Skinny belts are making a comeback, but big, thick belts are a favorite as well. Both are being paired with dresses to slim and draw attention to the waist.
Sheer Fabrics
Sheer fabrics have been all over the runways this season. They are great for layering with solid pieces.
Sheer jackets or button-up shirts in vivid prints look great with coordinating solid-colored tank tops. Scarves are also a hit this spring, with an assortment of lovely sheers to choose from.
Silver Sensation
Silver is one of the most popular colors of the season. There are plenty of ways that teens can incorporate it into their wardrobes. Jewelry is one of them, but not the only one.
Metallic fabrics are both trendy and elegant, and they can be found in everything from dresses to outerwear. Shoes and handbags are also great in silver as they complement the season’s neutral colors very well.
Floral Prints
The femininity of floral prints is often seen in the spring. Large and mid-sized floral prints are all the rage for both teens and adults this season. Dresses are the most obvious place for them, but they can also be found on shirts, jackets, pants and handbags. Floral prints also provide a great way to introduce color without wearing it from head to toe.
Shopping with Teen Girls - Show # 31
March 28, 2008 | 1 Comment
Many teen girls discover fashion before they enter high school and every year seems to be more difficult with them wanting the latest fashions and having the same clothes everybody else has at school.
My guest this week is Teresa Smolinski of http://kids-in-biz.com . She is the mother of two teenage daughters and she cringes when it comes time to shop at the mall because of the problems both of her athletic daughters have had with clothes not fitting properly.
Teresa shares some tips for helping our teen daughters learn how to accept their bodies and how to shop and sort through the different styles to find something that suits their body type. Although it may seem too young to have this conversation with them, it might eliminate many wasted tears as they leave the stores empty-handed.
Teresa also has a great special report with 83 ways for kids to make money so they can learn that mom and dad are not the only resource for expensive, fashionable clothes. Check it out at http://kidsbusinessideas.com .
And if you would like YOUR teen to be inspired by Teresa’s entreprenurial daughters, check out Tessa & Laura’s business at http://www.pre-wrap.com .
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