Category Archives: Age 3-5

Pediped: a review of baby & toddler shoes

Age 0-1 year, Age 1-3, Age 3-5, Baby & Kids Clothing, Shoes

PedipedflexHow cute are these?  pediped™ has expanded their offering with a new line called Flex for older walkers ages 2 – 5 years old. pediped™ is known for their stylish infant and baby leather-soled line which is recommended by the American Podiatric Medical Association.

pediped™ is courageous with their styles, being a bit fantastical but that is what makes them so appealing.  I received these three styles to review, but they are a tad too big on Madelyn’s feet so I don’t have photographs.  Because I love our readers, I am going to give these three pairs of pediped Flex™ shoes away to one lucky reader!  Continue reading to learn how to enter to win these 3 pairs of size 6 pediped Flex™ shoes.

pediped Flex™ shoes are easy for Madelyn to put on and take off.  She is very independent these days and wants to put her shoes, panties, and pants on all by herself. I give us at least 20 extra minutes before leaving the house now so dress herself.  Madelyn still wears pediped Originals (sometimes she puts them on at nap time) because her feet are a little small for the Flex™ shoes but I have no doubt that she will wear pediped’s Flex™ shoes as soon as she can!

The pediped™ line of larger rubber-soled footwear, pediped Flex™, is available in designs for both boys and girls ages 2 to 5+ years. Available in children’s sizes 6 to 12, pediped Flex™ are perfect for the child that has outgrown pediped Originals™ and is ready for the next stage in footwear.

Enter to win these three pairs of pediped Flex on our contest entry page here.

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Ronzoni Smart Taste pasta

Age 3-5, Age 5-7, Age 7-10, Ages 10-13, Food and Drink

I try to buy all organic, whole wheat pasta as much as possible but Sebastian doesn’t like the ‘texture’ of some of the whole wheat pasta we’ve tried.  I agree that some whole wheat pasta can be ‘grainy’. 

Ronzoni’s Smart Taste pasta is a great alternative to graRonzonismarttastepasta iny whole wheat pasta’s and our kid testers loved the taste and texture of the pasta.  Little did they know they were getting about 25% of their DV of fiber and as much calcium as they would get in an 8 oz. glass of milk. 

Smart Taste is available in several varities including penne, spaghetti, thin spaghetti, elbows, and rotini so you can make all of your favorite pasta dishes with Smart Taste pasta’s.

I recently found out that I have high bad cholesterol and low good cholesterol so it is important that I eat foods that are cholesterol free. Ronzoni Smart Taste pasta is a cholesterol free food so I can induldge in an occasional pasta dish without feeling guilty.  The Ronzoni Smart Taste website has a lot of recipes to get you started with your Smart Taste meals. You can buy Ronzoni Smart Taste pasta at your local grocery store.

I have ten boxes of Ronzoni Smart Taste penne pasta to giveaway!  This giveaway will be held from March 3rd 2008 until March 10th 2008.  Click here to enter to win.  I will contact the winners by email and will request the winners mailing addresses then.

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Boogaloo toys and gear

Age 1-3, Age 3-5, Age 5-7, Bath Toys & Gear

OctubuddyOther than during Madelyn’s nap time, bath time is when I feel most relaxed because I know Madelyn is contained and occupied.  We have gone through a lot of bath toys between our two children.  One toy that has remained a regular fixture in our bathtub is Octobuddy from Boogaloo.  Octobuddy is a colorful, plastic octopus that floats on the water and has four feet with objects inside a clear ‘bubble’ that move or spin when water that is poured into Octubuddy’s head using his hat, reaches the object. 

Each of the four objects does something different and the water is dispersed evenly so all four objects move at the same time.  Pour and watch, pour and watch.  Toddlers love repetition.  Madelyn’s favorite is the water wheel.  The other objects are a bobbing fish, a peek-a-boo critter, and a spiral wheel.

Where to buy:  Amazon

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Honey Buns Boutique: bringing simple back

Age 0-1 year, Age 1-3, Age 3-5, Age 5-7, Age 7-10, Ages 10-13, Baby & Kids Clothing, Clothes - mom & dad, Diaper Bags, Fun stuff for parents

Honey Buns Boutique is truly an exceptional shop.  Stepping away from frilly dresses (not that we don’t like frilly) and high prices, Honey Buns Boutique brings simple, and affordable, back.   The designs were created by a mom with a super handsome 6 month old son so you can rest assure that she knows what moms want in both style and durability.

You will find a variety of cute and sassy shirts, onesies, and accessories for mommies, babies, toddlers, and children up to size 16 at Honey Buns Boutique and best of all, Honey Buns clothes are exclusive – you won’t find their designs anywhere else! How cool is that? 

I love the Bubbles mommy tees and the Sugar & Spice tote bag. The simplicity of these designs is refreshing.

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Table Five Designs

Age 0-1 year, Age 1-3, Age 3-5, Age 5-7, Baby & Kids Clothing, Nursery & Room Decor, Store Reviews

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Ooh, la la!  Take a look at this french vintage print Tralala Rose Lace Swing Jacket Set.  How cute is it? Madelyn transformed into a gorgeous princess when I put the Tralala
outfit on her and she knew it. I didn’t take photographs because the
outfit is a little large on her and the photograph wouldn’t do the
outfit justice. Table Five Designs carries this whimsical toddler outfit as well as aparell for infants all the way up to age 6 and for both girls and boys. 

Angela Clemente, owner of Table Five Designs, chooses the finest items to feature in her store.You will find all types of goodies including children’s apparel, high-end furniture, designer wall
clocks, wall art, picture frames, silver, drapery, lighting, diaper
bags, burp clothes, bibs, luxury play houses and more.

Oh, you should check out the $36,000 playhouse
while you are there.  If you don’t have that much in the bank, I’m sure you can hold off on groceries for 10 or so years.  These playhouses are such a great idea for the right family with a large yard.

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