Website Review and #Giveaway - Kudzoom

I know that you're probably going to say that you're already bombarded by deal sites and you don't have time to surf and shop at even one more, but I want to introduce you to Kudzoom!

#Giveaway and Review - Total Defense Internet Protection

I spend a good chunk of my life hunkered down in front of the computer and with our wi-fi high speed internet, I am always connected to the internet, even when I'm not paying attention!  It's important to me that I keep my files and my information safe from hackers and viruses.  I've tried a number of commercial and shareware products over the years and they've all had their strong points and most have done a good job for me (knock on wood)- I've never lost a file or had my computer stricken by malware.  For the past few weeks, I've been using a downloaded version of Total Defense Internet Security Suite

Getting Organized with AboutOne.com and #GIVEAWAY ENTRY!

I had a situation this summer that I have to say quite frankly embarrassed me to no end... I misplaced my file with all of our pertinent information - marriage certificate, birth certs for the kids ... you name it... I knew where it was in the fall and then we moved everything around for the baby's arrival and whoosh - it was all gone!  And of course I needed to get my hands on it recently - and I've been tearing apart the house ever since - I now know where it isn't but that's not helping me figure out what I did with it....

Website Review: E-Beanstalk.com

I love discovering new websites, especially when they have such a wide variety of easily searchable toys, puzzles and games!  E-Beanstalk.com is a one-stop shop for high quality activity products for children of all ages and stages!

One of the first things that makes E-Beanstalk stand out for me is that you can easily pull up exactly what you want for the appropriately aged child - which makes it easy for friends and grandparents to shop!  For instance, when I was searching for gifts for 2 year olds, all I had to do was click the link and PRESTO!  I had information about what two year olds liked, and links to find specific toys for boys or girls - or to find a toy with a specific purpose - imaginative, emotional, educational etc...  I also love that each toy has a message about why it was chosen to be at e-beanstalk.com!

Another way to search is by specific category of toy - for instance Wooden Toys are really popular in our house right now because they are fun and really durable!  I especially like some of the more unique toys, like the Click-Clack Ball Track!


I think Erik and even Liam could have hours of fun with this to!  With over 50 toys in the Wooden Toys category - they really do have some fabulous toys for anyone on your birthday, Christmas or just because gift list!


Liam is currently outgrowing his preschool puzzles and is ready to do harder ones, so I browsed around the e-beanstalk.com site to see what kinds of puzzles they would recommend for his upcoming 5th birthday! 


What I found was this fun and exciting Melissa and Doug Giant Fire Truck floor puzzle - with 24 pieces, it is still easily completed but offers Liam more of a challenge than his wooden puzzles!  And it's a firetruck - what more could a 5 year old boy want?


If you are shopping for toys, puzzles, games, arts and crafts or other activities for your children or as a gift, I highly recommend checking out e-beanstalk.com!


Disclaimer: I received compensation for reviewing this website.  All opinions are my own.  All graphics are property of ebeanstalk.com

Review: Heard On The Playground

Have you heard about Heard On the Playground?  No, it's not another mommy blog, and it's not a gossip site either - its a website devoted to the funny things that kids say and do... 


For Instance:

Matt, 5 - Idaho 

My son had a friend over when I was pregnant.  I had to tell the friend that MY WATER BROKE and I had to GO TO THE HOSPITAL.  I later found out he went home and TOLD HIS PARENTS HE HAD TO LEAVE BECAUSE WE WERE HAVING PLUBMING PROBLEMS. Richie, 6 - Tennessee  Dad: Son can you go GET ME A RULER?  Son: Here's MOM, SHE KNOWS HOW TO RULE You can also upload photos, give them your own captions and let others add theirs to the photos you share! Click here to find out what caption came with this cute little photo... or add your own!

The beauty of Heard On the Playground is that not only can you share your photos and stories with others, you can also promote your blog - every picture and story can be linked back to your blog or website with just a few simple keystrokes!  Uploading photos only takes seconds, and all photos and stories are reviewed before going live on the site, so you know it will stay family friendly.


Heard On The Playground was started by a suburban mom with an idea, and all of the stories and photos have been collected by word of mouth between moms, grandparents and friends of kids who say and do the funniest things!  It's only been live since January, but already the site has more than 45 pages of cute stories, with more being added daily!


One of the most unique things about the site is the ability to send virtual gifts combining the cute stories from the website and your child's artwork or one that you choose from the site!


There is also an option to create t-shirts from your favorite sayings and stories - customizable color, size and font!


The website has national reach which gives bloggers national exposure and lets you share your stories and pictures across the miles


I highly recommend checking out Heard on the Playground whenever you need a good grin, so how about right now?


"Life is short, so join in on the fun, make a few posts and get a few laughs. Just remember, you‘ve heard it all here...well for the moment because kids never stop being funny and adults just can‘t help but laugh." from the About Us page at Heard on the Playground







"This is a Mama Buzz review. I was compensated by Heard On The Plaground for this review."