Category Archives: Age 3-5

Back-To-School Style With Tea Collection – Nordic Line Review

Age 3-5, Age 5-7, Age 7-10, Ages 10-13, Clothes - mom & dad, , , ,

We love travelling.. with Tea Collection.  So far we’ve experienced Bali and now we’re experiencing the fresh, clean, and modern look of Finland, Sweden, and Denmark through Tea Collection’s new Nordic Line.  You can learn more about Tea Collection’s destinations here.

My daughter started school this week and Tea Collection dominated her back-to-school wardrobe.  She loves her Tea Collection dresses of which she has several (because she loves them so much!) and now she has a couple of adorable t-shirts to pair with Tea’s whimsical Twirly Skirt and Skinny Stretch Leggings.

Tea Collection’s new Nordic line is made up of pieces with clean yet ‘fun-funky’ (a word my daughter made up) patterns.  My daughter’s favorite dress from the Noric Line is the Moderni Banded Dress while my favorite on her is the Life in the Trees Banded Dress.  I love the banded look on my daughter, although I think the Mod Colorblock a-line dress is very cute too.

Tea Collection Nordic Line
Top row: Mod Colorblock dress. Second row: Moderni Banded Dress

Her favorite play outfit is the Bluetail Robin Tee paired with the Twirly Skirt.  I could just go on and on with the pairings.  She wears the Mod Colorblock dress and the Moderni dress with the bouquet Skinny Stretch Leggings and the Bluetail Robin tee with the Twirly skirt, French Terry shorts, and Safari Paperback shorts.  There are so many possibilities with Tea Collection. The Nordic line is made up of pieces from the same color pallet so pieces are easily paired.

Fit and Comfort

Like most young kids, my daughter doesn’t like to wear anything snug around her waist.  No jeans or cordiroys yet.  I hope she’ll  get there sometime soon though.  That’s why Tea Collection’s peices are so great for kids. Most of their skirts, pants, and shorts are made of at least 70% cotton making them very soft and flexible which is exactly what kids love!

Tea Collection women's clothes
Tea Collection - Hassu Floral Exposed Zip Back blouse

Tea Collections offers clothes for boys and girls up to size 12 and they even have a women’s line!  We can’t leave out the moms!  Take a look at this beautiful blouse.  >

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I received product from Tea Collection to facilitate this review.  All opinions are 100% my own. I was not told what or when to write.

SIGG Kid’s Water Bottle and Aluminum Lunch Box Giveaway! #BackToSchool with @SIGG_NA

Age 3-5, Age 5-7, Age 7-10, Ages 10-13, Contests, New posts, School, , , ,

 

SIGG water bottles
SIGG water bottles

I haven’t been very excited about shopping this back-to-school season. It was when my daughter, who’s entering first grade this year, told me that she wants a new backpack and my son mentioned that he needs a new USB stick that I finally got interested in the idea of back-to-school shopping. Is shopping for 3-ring binders, printer paper, and colored pencils really fun? Not so much.

Something that my kids use every day and need for school is a water bottle. Much more exciting to shop for than paper and pencils right?

We have dozens of water bottles between the four of us. Our SIGG water bottles are what we call our ‘special bottles’. We each have our ‘special bottles’ that we do not share. Both of my kids have a special SIGG water bottle that they’ve used for at least two years and my husband and I have several that we’ve used for that long. I use them for road trips and when I attend conferences. I even have a couple of personalized SIGG water bottles. My son uses his SIGG water bottles on camping trips, hikes and at school, my husband uses them for every day drinking (not that kind of drinking silly), and my daughter takes her SIGG to school with her in her lunch box.

SIGG’s new Rainbox collection offers kids a colorful way to enjoy water or their favorite juice while at school. The new collection features 12 vibrant hues inspired by the rainbow. Running the spectrum from neon yellow to cool coral to royal blue, you will undoubtedly find a shade that catches your child’s eye. The sleek, loop top style bottles are manufactured and quality checked in Switzerland and are BPA and phthalate free. Like all SIGG bottles, they are completely taste and odor neutral and are 100% recyclable at the end of their long lives. The nonporous interior lining in the bottles ensures that it remains taste and odor neutral so you can have juice on Monday, milk on Tuesday and water on Wednesday and there won’t be any residual taste. How great is that?

SIGG water bottles are sturdy. My son’s SIGGs have been dropped from trees and have rolled down the street plenty of times and boy will a SIGG bottle roll far and fast! My son has put SIGG water bottles to the test and they can withstand just about anything.

Who knows, maybe getting a new SIGG water bottle will become an annual back to school tradition? I can see it now..my son will have a line of SIGG water bottles on a bookshelf in his college dorm. That’s a few years from now but hey, they’ll last that long!

SIGG Aluminum Box Maxi Metallic Purple
SIGG Aluminum Box Metallic Purple

I also love SIGG’s metallic lunch/storage boxes. Available in colors fit for boys and girls, this lunch box is perfect for a snack or a sandwich. SIGG sleek boxes are available in fun bold colors and are perfect for containing your child’s lunch or snack items or for toting school or art supplies. Offered in hues of green, blue, fuchsia and silver, these boxes ward off moisture and mold with their aluminum composition and for that reason are also odor resistant. Light, durable with a slick appearance, this a multi-functional box your child will be excited to take to school. They also make for an easy canvas for children to decorate with stickers or puffy paint so they can customize their container.

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I am being compensated via product from SIGG, for this review. All opinions are 100% my own and were not influenced in any way. I really do have and love SIGG water bottles!

Original Animal Art Baby and Toddler Apparel from Lucky Duck & Friends

Age 1-3, Age 3-5, Baby & Kids Clothing, New posts, , , ,

Mommy’s of new baby boys and girls will love Lucky Duck & Friends unique, one-of-a-kind baby onesies.
My kids wore onesies almost every day of their first year of life.  Onesies are easy to put on, allow for quick and easy diaper changes, are available in a variety of colors and designs, and best of all.. Lucky Duck & Friends offers parents the most adorable designs on baby onesies that I’ve seen in a long time!

Check this one out..

Deer baby onesie by Lucky Duck & Friends

Pippa with Lucky Duck & Friends is an artist who specializes in one of a kind baby and toddler clothing that is unique because all of the designs on her baby clothes are taken from Pippa’s unique acrylic animal paintings and then digitally printed on the clothing.  Unique right?  Other prints include an elephant, penguin, duck, and lion cub.  Pippa’s designs capture the carefree and loving nature of kids.  Her designs remind me how innocent little baby’s are.

This baby onesie (Baby White Onesie with Original Animal Art – Deer) has an original image that is based on one of Pippa Scott’s unique paintings.

Lucky Duck & Friends baby onesie
Thank you to our model Elyrika!

Lucky Duck & Friends’ baby onesie features:

  • 3 snap bottom closure for easy opening
  • Ribbed color and leg cuffs
  • 100% ringspun cotton

Lucky Duck & Friends original baby clothesLucky Duck & Friends baby onesies are available in 6, 12, and 18  months sizes.
Priced at just $20 you can stock up on these unique, adorable, outfits for your baby.  I think all of the designs are all pretty gender neutral so even if you don’t know if you are having a boy or girl, go ahead and buy a few of these onesies.  Your baby will look adorable in any of them!

Lucky Duck & Friends baby clothes make unique and cute gifts for expecting and new moms.  I was at the Atlanta Baby & Child Expo yesterday which is where I found this beautiful baby girl Elyrika who modeled the Lucky Duck & Friends baby onesie seen in the photos above.  Several moms and a couple of dads asked if I was selling the onesies.  They would have bought them right there on the spot if I had been!

You will also find beautiful greeting cards, presentation boxes, and youth apparel with Pippa’s artwork printed on them, on the Lucky Duck and Friends website.

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Alicia Hagan, Editor

Disclosure: I received the onesie above for purposes of this review.  I was not required to write a review and all opinions are 100% my own.  I only write about and feature products that I would buy for myself or my family.

Britax Frontier 85 Booster Seat Review

Age 1-3, Age 3-5, Age 5-7, New posts, ,

When my daughter left the hospital she was placed in a Britax car seat like this one.  She rode in that seat, safe and secure until she was over 5-years-old.  Some people say that was too long but I wanted to ensure that she was safe and she never complained about comfort so I kept her in it as long as I could.  At a little older than 5-years-old she became a bit too tall for that car seat. I wanted to continue using a 5-point-harness on her until she was about twenty or so but she grew a little too tall and I realized that she would be plenty safe in a booster seat at her age and height.  I recently received a Britax Frontier 85 booster seat to review and I am very pleased as is my daughter. I am very happy with the safety features and asthetics while my daughter loves the dual cup holders, arm rests, and high back.

Britax Frontier 85 booster seat review
Britax Frontier 85 Booster Seat

Every parent wants their child to be as safe as possible in the car, and that’s the result with the Britax Frontier 85 Booster Seat. The Frontier 85 is designed for children that are 2 years old and a minimum of 25 pounds and 30 inches. The Frontier 85 will seat children to 85 pounds and 57 inches with the 5-point harness, and it then converts to a booster seat for children 40-120 pounds and 42-65 inches. The seat allows for the highest seated shoulder height available, which is 12-20 inches with the harness and 13.5-24.5 with the booster.

Britax designed this booster seat with several top-quality safety features, and their dedication to keeping children safe with an easy to use Harness-2-Booster seat shows that they are leaders in the industry.

I had the Frontier 85 out of the box and installed in my car within 15 minutes. That 15 minutes included removing the harness straps from the booster seat as she is using the lap belt, adjusting the back height, snapping the LATCH connectors into my car’s seat, and once I had the seat in the car I made sure that the Versa-Tether was very tight.

Britax Frontier 85 booster seat
My daughter in her Britax Frontier 85 booster seat.

The Frontier 85 has lots of features to help prevent injury.

The Energy-Absorbing Versa-Tether slows forward movement, reduces the force caused by a crash, and includes a two-point attachment which anchors the top of the seat. The Harness Ultra Guard System (HUGS) and Tangle Free Five-Point Harness works with the tether to reduce movement of your child and protect them. HUGS are located on the chest area of the harness straps and work with the higher center of gravity of larger children to keep your child safe as they grow. The Tangle Free Five-Point Harness has 10 height positions and three buckle positions to help transfer crash forces over the strongest parts of their body. These leading safety features reduce the risk of injury and leave you with peace of mind.

Britax’s Frontier 85 Booster Seat also lets your child ride comfortably, with features such as armrests and integrated cup holders. The cup holders do not increase the width of the seat and will hold common beverages such as a 20-oz water bottle. Keeping mom’s comfort (and sanity) in mind, Britax designed the seat with a washable cover.

If you’re looking for a Harness-2-Booster seat, the Britax Frontier 85 is the ideal seat. No parent should have to worry about their child’s care or comfort while driving, and the Frontier 85 eliminates all concerns.

If you aren’t sure when your child will be ready for a booster seat, take a look at Britax’s Booster Basics page where you will find detailed information about how to tell if your child is ready for a booster seat or not.

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Alicia Hagan, Editor

Disclosure: As stated above, I received a Britax Frontier 85 booster seat for review purposes at no charge.  All opinions are 100% my own and honest and were not influenced in any way.

Little Tikes® Pillow Racers™ Review, Video Demo, and Giveaway

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A ride-on toy and a pillow in one!  How great is that?

Now your child can zoom around the house on Little Tikes® new Pillow Racers™ ride-on toy.  Pillow Racers™ have easy to grip handles so your child can hang on tight for hours of speedy fun on his Dino, Turtle, or Lady Bug Pillow Racer!

Little Tikes Pillow Racers review
From top left to bottom right#1 - In the box, #2 - Everything that comes in the box, #3 - Bottom, #4 - Assembled

 

The four caster wheels allow Pillow Racers™ to move in any direction and quickly at that!

We found that Pillow Racers™ move well on short-carpet floors and even faster on tile and hardwood floors.  Be careful when your child takes off on the hardwood floor for the first time as his Pillow Racer may zoom off a little quicker than he expects!

My five-year-old daughter is having a blast delivering things to me on her Pillow Racer Dino!
She has delivered books to me, toys, hair accessories, and more! I didn’t expect her to have such a great time with it because she’s older than the recommended age range but.. oh now she’s delivering hair spray to me.. she’s loving it! She weighs 42 pounds so she’s within the 50lb weight limit.

The soft Dino, Turtle, or Lady Bug cushion detaches from the base so it can be used as a pillow.
Simply turn the Pillow Racer over, undo the velcro on the bottom and unscrew the handle and wahlah.. your child can rest on the pillow he was just riding on.. or you can give it a quick hand-wash.

Pillow Racers™ are great for summer vacation road trips.
Your child will love having their favorite toy and pillow with them on your next road trip and you’ll love knowing that he can pop their Turtle, Dino, or Lady Bug back onto the base and release that energy that’s all pent up from your long road trip.  I know that’s not just my kids. 

Little Tikes Pillow Racers
Little Tikes® Pillow Racer cushion being used as a pillow

Pillow Racers™ Features:

  • Soft, washable character – Dino, Turtle, and Lady Bug available
  • Each character cover easily detaches from the base and can be used as a cuddly friend
  • Four caster wheels allow easy, quick turns
  • Easy grip handle attaches to the base to provide extra stability for riders

Pillow Racers™ are for children ages 18 to 36 months or up to 50lbs.

You can buy Pillow Racers™ for about $39 on Amazon.com here or on Little Tike’s website here.

Watch as my daughter tries out the Little Tikes® Pillow Racers™ Dino for the first time.  

 

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