Welcome to this week’s edition of Aloha Friday.
In Hawaii, Aloha Friday is the day that we take it easy and look forward to the weekend. So I thought that on Fridays I would take it easy on posting, too. Therefore, I’ll ask a simple [...]
Welcome to this week’s edition of Aloha Friday.
In Hawaii, Aloha Friday is the day that we take it easy and look forward to the weekend. So I thought that on Fridays I would take it easy on posting, too. Therefore, I’ll ask a simple [...]
Can you believe that Christmas is almost here?
To celebrate, Coca-Cola is giving away 50 video game prizes each day on My Coke Rewards in the “Give the Gift of Gaming Holiday Instant Win” game. In addition, you can also enter for a chance [...]
My kids love Build-A-Bear. Unfortunately, our one and only Build-A-Bear store closed it’s doors and now the only way we can order them is online. My girls really miss going into the store and experiencing the whole process in person.
This [...]
Wow, talk about keeping the girls occupied! Our Stackers’ Noah’s Ark by Tier Toys provided my daughters with hours of playtime and me with some precious quiet time.
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For reasons known only to Mother Nature, each area of the country in which [...]
As a flight attendant and someone who is CPR certified, I was very interested in learning more about a new first-aid technique called Hands-Only CPR. So what does this involve? It’s basically a 2-step process:
Call 911 Begin providing high-quality chest compressions by pushing hard and [...]
If your home will be holiday headquarters for family and friends, it may also be a haven for germs and viruses. Follow these tips provided by THE MAIDS Home Services to help battle pesky germs before, during and after your holiday celebrations.
Wash your hands regularly in warm, [...]
One of our favorite holiday activities is snuggling under the blanket and having a family movie night complete with popcorn and hot chocolate. And with a Blockbusters right across the street from us, we have a lot of holiday titles to choose from.
According [...]
A while ago, we had the opportunity to review The Wiggling Cow from Maukilo.com and my girls had so much fun playing with it! For the review I checked out their site and saw so many wonderful educational games that [...]
By Stephanie Nelson
A book that pays for itself! The creator of CouponMom.com, with over 2 million members, shares her strategic money-saving techniques for saving big while living well.
Americans are hungry for bargains these days, but one woman has developed the ultimate strategy for [...]
By Marlise Karlin
How can we ever forget that wonderful scene in Network when Peter Finch had people hanging out of multi-story buildings – shouting at the top of their lungs, “I’m mad as hell and I’m not going to take it anymore.“
What Peter discovered was not only [...]
Box Tops for Education is making this year’s holiday shopping easier and more rewarding through the introduction of its newly enhanced Marketplace (www.btfe.com/marketplace). More than 120 popular online retailers have partnered with the fundraising program to donate a percentage (up to 15 percent) of each [...]
I’ve always wanted to get an Advent Calendar for our home but I could never find one that I thought would be fun for the kids. So when we had the opportunity to review the Playmobil Advent Calendar, I was definitely interested! After all, [...]
Stitch it, hack it, wear it, bake it, make it – if you crave transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary with renegade techniques, materials and tools, and want to connect with like-minded DIY devotees, check out the new craftzine.com.
CRAFT at Craftzine.com now has a fresh [...]
I can’t believe I lost my iPhone. The last time I saw it was on Friday when I went to my parent’s house for dinner. When I looked for it in my purse on Saturday, it was gone. I pretty much turned the entire house upside down [...]
By Malcolm Denniss, Technical Director for SGS Consumer Testing Services
The most important aspect of buying gifts for children (whether for holidays or birthdays) is to make sure the toy or game is age-appropriate for the child. Nearly every toy or game will list the appropriate age on [...]
Be the Beat, the American Heart Association’s new online cardiac arrest awareness campaign, teaches 12- to 15-year-olds fun ways to learn the basics of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED). Video games, interactive quizzes and 100-beat-per-minute songs can help teach teens [...]
I had no idea that The Smurfs were even still around but I’m glad they are. I used to love watching their cartoons on a Saturday morning when I was child and now my girls can enjoy watching them, too, in The Smurfs World [...]
Dora and Swiper explore the past, present and future of Christmas in Nickelodeon’s new hour-long primetime TV special, Dora the Explorer: “Dora’s Christmas Carol Adventure,” premiering Sunday, Dec. 6, at 8 p.m. (ET/PT). The episode, which includes a special holiday version of the [...]
I’m always on the lookout for fun video games for my girls. This time I found one that I enjoy playing, too. It’s called Littlest Pet Shop City Friends and they have the most adorable characters!
GAME DESCRIPTION
It’s time to hit the town, explore new [...]
I’m so glad that my girls love books. Since they were babies, we would try to read at least one book together at bedtime. It’s the time of day that we all look forward to and will miss when I go back to work [...]
Welcome to this week’s edition of Aloha Friday.
In Hawaii, Aloha Friday is the day that we take it easy and look forward to the weekend. So I thought that on Fridays I would take it easy on posting, too. Therefore, I’ll ask a simple [...]
My girls favorite type of toys are those that require them to use their imagination. That’s why we love Glamma Toys. They specialize in “educational toys, unique specialty toys, games and gifts. Owned and Operated by moms and dads with years of experience [...]
When this movie first came out in the theaters, Kacie really wanted to see it. However, being pregnant at the time I just wasn’t up to going. That’s why we were so happy that we had the opportunity to review this movie that has [...]
Being that this is my third child, I’ve tried my share of baby carriers. And although they all have pretty much the same principle and serve the same purpose there are many different styles and features to consider. I recently had [...]
One of my kids favorite things to do is play video games. In fact, if I didn’t set some ground rules ahead of time I’m sure they’d play all day long. And since the game cartridges do not come a dime a dozen, Christmas is the perfect [...]
You may already recognize the name Stuck on You as a company that offers quality personalized labels. But did you know that they also have a great line of Christmas items as well? We had the opportunity to review a set of personalized [...]
FOR EVERYONE
All Things Cool – Choice of product from SpinningHat.com (Dec 2) Simply Sweet Home – 5 Collage Sheets from Land of Enchantment (Dec 2/US) TheAngelForever – Movie Moments Prize Pack/4 passes & cereal (Dec 3/US) Gifts.com – 10 game prize-pack of EA games for the [...]
Our family loves listening to music no matter where we are. However, sometimes it’s just not feasible to bring along our iPods for fear of it getting wet or dirty. And since living in Hawaii gives us the opportunity to play outdoors pretty much [...]
It’s only one more year until the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, BC and I can’t wait! Winter is my favorite season of the year and I love watching all the “cold weather” sports competitions. But how cool would it be to actually see [...]
Every year the girls ask if we could put up Christmas lights outside our home but for some reason we just never get around to it. This year we’ve decided that we’re finally going to do it. So, this past weekend we went shopping [...]
Ever since the Kaila was born, my daughters have had this obsession with dolls. They pretend that their dolls are babies that need to be fed, carried, and changed. Unfortunately, they don’t have very many dolls so we were happy for the opportunity to [...]
Here’s another great iPhone application for younger kids that’s not only fun but educational as well. It’s from a company called Tickle Tap Apps – independent studio dedicated to creating the best apps for preschoolers who spend a great deal of time, care [...]
Ever since Kaila was born, my girls have been obsessed with dolls and pretending that they’re the Mommy. That’s why My Baby First Steps was the perfect Wii game for Kacie to review.
GAME DESCRIPTION
Your baby has grown so fast! Can you believe that a [...]
If your family is anything like mine, you probably have tons of leftovers after your Thanksgiving celebrations. Personally, I don’t mind since turkey is one of my favorite foods. However, after a couple of days even I start to get [...]
Our family throws a lot of parties . . . birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, holidays, and pretty much any excuse to get everyone together and have a great time. I know how much works goes into planning a successful event and I’m all for anything [...]
No, that’s not a typo. For some reason Kiana has a hard time saying the “F” sound.
Anyway, last week Kiana’s preschool class had a Thanksgiving party and the parents were asked to donate something small to the celebration.
One child brought yogurt.
Another child brought grapes.
And yet another one [...]
Who doesn’t love the Jackson 5? Ever since I first heard “Ben”, I’ve been hooked. Since then they’ve come out with hit after hit and have shown the world just how talented they are. That’s why I was so exited to hear that this [...]
Welcome to this week’s edition of Aloha Friday.
In Hawaii, Aloha Friday is the day that we take it easy and look forward to the weekend. So I thought that on Fridays I would take it easy on posting, too. Therefore, I’ll ask a simple [...]
Hope you and your family have a safe and wonderful Thanksgiving celebration!
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It seems that with Kaila, I’ve been trying to stay away from the more “typical” baby items . . . lullabies included. I guess I just want something different this time around. That’s why I was thrilled to find out about Baby Guitars by [...]
With kids spending more and more time on the computer these days, parents need to be extra vigilant in making sure they stay safe online.
The Federal Trade Commission has recently introduced Net Cetera: Chatting with Kids About Being Online. This booklet is chock-full of practical tips [...]
Welcome to this week’s Hot Links of the Week. If you would like to have your giveaway included in an upcoming edition, please email me the information at anislandreview at gmail dot com.
While you’re here, don’t forget to check out my latest giveaways located in the [...]
I’m not sure what it is about SpongeBob that makes all the kids love him. Is it his gross humor? Is it all the yelling? Or do they just think he’s cool? I have to admit that I’ve never been his biggest fan but [...]
If your kids are like mine, they received tons of candy during various Halloween events. It’s this time of year that I make sure the kids take extra care in brushing their teeth. Let’s face it, it’s usually not their favorite thing to do and sometimes I [...]
By Shauna Johnson, Culinary Instructor at Wellspring Weight Loss Camps
The holiday season is upon us, which means lots travel, unhealthy food, memorable moments, and our famous excuses such as, ”I’m traveling, there are no healthy options!” and “I’ll work it all off when I get [...]
Like most kids, Kacie loves helping me in the kitchen. I try to take her up on it as much as possible because I know in a few years I’ll probably have to nag her to help me. The only problem is that her [...]
