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One Step Ahead Bosch Tool Bench Giveaway!

We recently got the opportunity to review the new Bosch Junior Workbench from One Step Ahead.  As a fan of One Step Ahead for having hard to find child proofing products and the best bathroom stool around, I was happy to test out one of their items from their 2012 holiday toy line.

JJ is nearly two and he loves to play with a friend’s tool bench every time he visits his house.  I chose the Bosch Junior Workbench and the Bosch Toy Toolbox and Tool Set to review.  In the eyes of a child, the item is great.  There are just enough pieces to keep him entertained, and also enough that his big sister can play with it at the same time.  JJ spends most of his time hammering anything…including the windows.  It’s times like those that makes me ok with buying a plastic toy occasionally.


From the parent perspective, it was easy to set up. It took about 15 minutes total.  Although I like the tool box set, there are some duplicate toys from what is already included with the tool bench.  I think you would be better off ordering the separate drill which is definitely the toy the kids are fighting over.  It’s battery operated and moves the gears on the table so it was a big hit for both a two and four year old.

Now it’s your turn to win the whole package!  This is a $90 value giveaway including the Bosch Tool Bench and Tool Box and Tool Set items.  Giveaway will end on 11/24/12 at midnight.  Contest open to US residents only.

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Melissa & Doug Terrific Twenty List and Giveaway

Last Christmas, it looked like a Melissa and Doug warehouse sale under our tree.  We received so many wonderful gifts for the kids, ranging from a new pink doll house to stackable blocks for the little one.  We are big fans of toys made from wood instead of plastic, and Melissa and Doug products are well made.  As you make your holiday list for the kids, here is a good place to start.

Terrific Twenty Holiday Gifts from Melissa & Doug

Melissa and Doug have put together a fun “Terrific Twenty” gift list for kids, and they are giving away these gifts to their Facebook readers.  To enter, head over to their Facebook page to enter. To see the entire gift list, click here and start making your lists!

Whittle World Wooden School Bus Set $25 value

Contest is open to US residents only.  Entries close on Wed, Nov 12 at midnight. Winner has 48 hours to respond or another winner will be chosen.

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Container Store Stocking Stuffer Giveaway!

It’s about that time…holiday shopping is in the air.  One of my favorite places to get stocking stuffers is at The Container Store. There is something for everyone and they cover tech toys, eco-friendly options, kid options and more.  You can even find presents for the dog lovers on your gift list.  If you go wild shopping for everyone on your list, you get free shipping if you spend over $100. I recently attended the launch of their North Shore Peabody Massachusetts store and it was gorgeous!

Giveaway time!!
This gift package of random stocking stuffers will cover lots of people on your list. There is truly something for everyone. $70 Value!

Moustache Clips
Typo Pill Storage Case
Space Bags to Go
Every Drop Beauty Spatula
Dog Food Can Covers
Gal Pal Fashion Saver
Blue Lacquer Box
Dart Pushpins
Sockpro Holders
Single Suit Bag
Laundry Bag
Milano Drawer Organizer

Contest is open until Nov 17th, 11:59 p.m. EST. You must be a US resident and have a valid shipping address. Winner will be notified via email and have 48 hours to confirm.

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Graco SnugRide Click Connect 40 Car Seat Review

The rules about car seats changed from the time I had my first child to when I had my second. The new recommendation is for children under two years old to remain rear facing for two years, not just one.  It isn’t a law, but our precious toddlers are more than five times safer riding rear facing in a car seat. (Source)  Graco has come out with the first car seat to grow with your child from four pounds to 40 pounds. It’s the Graco SnugRide Click Connect 40, only available at Babies R Us currently.

I was lucky enough to attend a fun party to learn more about this new car seat. My friend Charlene was our host and we got to have a little mommy time at MiniLuxe in Wellesley, MA.  What’s not to love when you get to learn about car seat safety while getting a manicure and enjoying nibbles from AltaStrada.

Our little guy has been rear facing and really doesn’t know any different. He can see his big sister facing front, but he doesn’t seem to mind. He started off in the Graco SafeRide car seat, which is the larger version of the prior SnugRide bucket seat.  When we got the new car seat sized to him in the house, he was delighted to climb in. It was cozy, but he was comfortable.  It was the easiest car seat strap adjustment we have made in our history as parents. My husband is the one in charge of this task and I was surprised how fast he tweaked it to fit our 21 month old.

 The base of the bucket seat installed easily with the Latch belts into our Ford Escape.  We have him on the passenger side and the front seat is moved up about 2” from it’s farthest distance from the dashboard.  We slid the recline position to the largest setting to give the little guy more leg room. Can I say how much I LOVE the kick board feature?! Finally the back seat of my car won’t get ruined. Great update in my opinion.

We reviewed the Moonstruck pattern, which is the gender neutral option. Mena is the floral pink option for those of you who know what you need!  The retail is $219.99 at Babies R Us.  There is also a new stroller that will work with updated car seat to replace the Snap n Go. I’m rather attached to how easy it was to put the bucket seat on the Snap n Go so I plan to get the new stroller.

The only disappointment I had with the car seat is the top hood doesn’t adjust as easily as my old Graco car seat. It only goes up halfway and I did love how I could pull it further over to shield the babies from the sun (or rain) when I needed to.  I did pass that info along to Graco.

I’ll leave you with a fun fact I learned at the Graco Safety website…kids in Sweden stay rear facing till they are 4, and there are nearly zero auto related injuries to kids under 4.  Food for thought.
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The Graco SnugRide® Click Connect™ 40 – the first and only newborn to two-year infant car seat that actually grows with your baby from four pounds all the way up to 40 pounds. The car seat is designed for a parent on the go. The infant car seat can be easily removed from the base and used as a carrier when the infant is small, providing portability and convenience so you can easily move your infant in and out of the car without disturbing them.
The American Academy of Pediatrics recently made the recommendation to keep all children in rear-facing car seats until the age of 2. Graco set out to make this product so parents can keep infants rear facing longer while still keeping them comfortable.
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Graco. The opinions and text are all mine.
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Wool Dryer Ball Giveaway Winner

Congrats to Tanya C. who wins a 3 pack of Wool Dryer Balls.  Cheers to a laundry savings of no more dryer sheets!  An email was sent to the winner.  If I do not get a response back in 48 hours, a new winner will be chosen.

If you didn’t win and still interested in wool dryer balls, head on over the The Willow Store and check out their great assortment of colors (or natural) balls.  I have found my drying time is trimmed by about 10 minutes for large loads and I love not buying expensive fragrance-free dryer sheets any more.

Beware, little boys may suddenly find laundry time very exciting with the introduction of fun little balls.  I am having a hard time keeping my little one from crawling into the dryer to get his hand on my mine!

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