Mommies with Cents

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Ready, Set, Grover Game Review & Giveaway

Video games aren't just for older kids.  As demonstrated by Ready, Set, Grover, gaming can be a great learning tool for preschoolers.  Available in Nintendo DS and Wii formats, Ready, Set, Grover! teaches children important life lessons such as good nutrition, personal hygiene, physical activity and the importance of rest and relaxation with fun mini-games.  The oversized stylus included with the … [Read more...]

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Phineas & Ferb Video Game Review & Giveaway

My kids have really been into Phineas and Ferb lately.  I refuse to let them watch SpongeBob Squarepants but generally like shows played on the Disney Channel so I gave in on this one. Based on the popular Disney Channel animated series, Phinesas & Ferb, comes a new video game entitled Phineas & Ferb:  Across the 2nd Dimension.  The two stepbrothers along with Perry (a.k.a. Agent P), their … [Read more...]

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Mompact: Review and Giveaway of Paci Plushie

When my first child was born I resisted pacifiers because I was having difficulty breast feeding and didn't want my son to have "nipple confusion". My first daughter didn't have any problems with nursing yet I still resisted the pacifier because I dreaded having to eventually take it away from her. My second daughter got the pacifier when she was 2 days old.  I knew she needed it. Babies are born … [Read more...]

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Essie Fall 2011 Nail Polish Collection Review

Before I had kids I used to keep my nails painted at all times. I sort of let that go but a quick and easy beauty pick-me-up for moms really is a pretty coat of quick drying nail polish.The quick drying part is key, at least for me! Essie's Fall Collection 2011 features colors inspired by clean lines, post-war styles and the colors of handbags. The classic shades have been reinvented for modern … [Read more...]

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Magimix by Robot-Coupe Food Processor Review & Giveaway

I don't claim to be a good cook.  I do what I can to get by.  For some people cooking is a way to relax.  For me, it's the complete opposite.  It sort of stresses me out.  It doesn't help having three small and suddenly needy children in the kitchen and almost no counter space.  Anything that simplifies things and gets the food on the table faster is more than welcome! If there's one tool every … [Read more...]

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Designerliners Review & Giveaway

Repurposing plastic grocery sacks as trash can liners might be a responsible thing to do but it's not very stylish.  Save them for other jobs or recycle them and use Designerliners instead.  Designerliners are biodegradeable trash bags that come in ten different color/pattern combinations: Pink Polka Dot, Orange Polka Dot, Navy Blue Polka Dot, Red Gingham, Gold Gingham, Black Leopard, Blue … [Read more...]