Freckle Box: Personalized Lunch Boxes with a Surprise Inside

When I saw the above picture of these lunch boxes, that can be personalized, I thought they were really cute but when I looked closer and saw the chalkboard surface on the inside I thought it was genius.  I love the idea of tucking a note inside my kids lunchboxes and these cute Freckle Box lunch boxes make it so easy to do.

There are so many great ways to personalize these!  You’ll be sure to find one that you like.  Check out all of the other great items to personalize for your kids at Freckle Box too!

Right now Groupon has a great deal for Freckle BoxSpend $19 and get $40 worth.  Here’s the fine print:

  • Expires Oct 10, 2012
  • Limit 2 per person, may buy 1 additional as a gift. Limit 1 per order. Online only.
  • Extra fee for shipping; starts at $5.95.
  • Extra 2 days of processing time for personalized items.

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Lego Cleanup Genius! Loving the Lay-N-Go!

Okay, so if you have kids I am guessing you have Legos (assuming your kids are old enough)?  Don’t we all have a love/hate relationship with Legos?  We love them because our kids build incredibly imaginative things with them.  We hate them because they never stay in one place and you can find a Lego just about anywhere (dryer anyone?!).  Enter the Lay-n-go.  This amazing bag lays flat as a play surface and then when you are done you just pull the zip cord to close up the bag with all of the Legos inside. There’s even a pocket to tuck away the string.

When I came across the Lay-n-Go online I could not believe how brilliant it is!  This is truly a mom and dad invention that parents with kids that play with toys needs (um, that’s pretty much all of us isn’t it?).  The Lay-n-Go doesn’t just work for Legos but just about any toy with multiple pieces that you can imagine.  Imagine cleaning up your toy room or living room in less than 20 seconds!

The Lay-n-Go comes in two sizes, a 5 foot size and the lite version which is 18″.  The larger size is perfect to use in rooms where you want easy cleanup.  We loved the smaller size for in the car travel and for bringing legos from the bedroom to the kitchen table for play time.

These would be fantastic for classrooms (in school or at home)!  Bring out the blocks and put them away in a snap.  Kids will love the quick clean up too!

Watch this video here of how easy it is to set up, close and take with you.

To Purchase either the Lay-n-Go or the Lay-n-Go Lite you can find them at the Lay-n-Go store.

You can stay up to date with Lay-n-Go by Liking them on Facebook or Following them on Twitter.

So what do you think?  Would the Lay-n-Go be a lifesaver for you and your kids?

Disclosure: I was sent a Lay-n-Go Lite to test out.  As always, my opinions are my own.

 




TOMS Ballet Flats: Uber Cute

TOMS shoes just got cuter!   Introducing TOMS Ballet Flats. They just came out today I’m pretty thrilled about them!

I look forward to purchasing a pair.  It may be hard to choose which color though because they have an amazing variety to choose from.  If they are as comfortable as the classic TOMS shoes they will quickly become my favorites!

Remember that for every pair of TOMS that you purchase, they give a pair of shoes to a child in need. 

January’s Newest Finds for Moms, Babies & Kids

January has come and nearly gone already.  Every Friday Mommy Kudos shares new finds for the week but here are some additional finds that were new to me in the month of January that I thought were worth highlighting.

1. BuggyLove Organic Stroller Cleaning KitDirty stroller?  Clean it up with these cleaners specially formulated to be safe for baby and hard working on dirt and grime.

2. Warm Milk All-In-One Diaper Bag + Feeding PillowOut and about and with baby, a diaper bag, AND a feeding pillow?  How about cutting down on that load with this diaper bag that doubles as a feeding pillow?  Your shoulders will thank you.

3. Crafty Kraft Paper Letter from Land of NodMy latest infatuation? The Land of Nod.  It’s a little difficult to not want to stop everything and redecorate all of my kids rooms and the playroom when I get The Land of Nod catalog in the mail.  These cool crafty letters are a blank canvas for your imagination.  Cover them with crayons, Lego’s, paint, comics… you name it.  They are just waiting for your ideas and creativity.

4. Name Cards I love this idea!! Teach your kids how to spell their names using these name cards by IHeartOrganizing. Each card has a letter and you can help your children learn the letters and the proper order for their name.

5. Beaba Bib’Expresso 3 in 1 Baby Bottle & Food WarmerPrepare bottles in 30 seconds with one hand.  Need I say more?! No, but really, if you’ve ever been the mom (or dad) that is up at 3 AM groggily holding a crying baby and attempting to fix a bottle you may want to express order one of these and simplify all of your bottle feedings.

6. ShoeZoozEducational stickers that teach kids how to identify their right from their left shoe and how to put their shoes on all by themselves.  Now why did I not think of that?!

 

Favorite Gift Finds at BrookStone

I had the privilege a couple weeks ago of attending a blogger event at a local Brookstone store.  I always enjoy browsing Brookstone and checking out all of their latest items.  This time I went with Christmas gifts in mind and was on the hunt for what I thought would make great gifts.  Here are my top Brookstone gift recommendations:

 
I was impressed with this small wireless speaker that you can pair with your iPod or phone.  You can move this speaker around with you and listen to your favorite music.  It sounded great and is a great price at $99.99
This towel warmer sits in your bathroom and will warm up to 2 large bath towels in about 10 minutes.  Wouldn’t it be nice to step out of the shower on a cold morning to a nice warm towel?
 This cube of magnetic balls makes for addicting play.  You can make all kinds of shapes with these strong magnets.  This is a great gift for anyone who likes to create or build.

I got to try this out in Brookstone and thought this was really useful.  The body bean has an insert that you can heat up to use on sore or painful areas or just to warm you up.  It’s better than a hot water bottle. Plug it in for 15 minutes to heat it up, unplug it and it’s ready to use.

From what I understand these are pretty hot right now.  Teens and adults alike are flying these indoors and out with their iPads and iPhones as well as Android-based phones and tablets. The on-board cameras (one forward facing, one facing down) let you see in real time what the pilot sees as you complete complex flight maneuvers.  Oh, and if you get one, girls won’t be able to resist being near you as shown in the photo (sorry I couldn’t resist).
iConvert Video Converter

This caught  my eye because I have a basket full of old videos sitting around that really need to be converted to a digital format.  For only $99 I can convert old VHS, Beta, and other analog formats to digital SD memory cards.  Find this in a Brookstone store as I could not find it available online.

Have you ever watched a digital frame in person?  It is almost addicting to watch all of the pictures cycle through.  These make great presents for grandparents. Load them up with the best pictures of the grandkids and it’s ready to go.
Know someone who always has their laptop in their lap?  This e-Pad would make a great gift for them.  It  gives them a comfortable cushion and a flat surface to type on.  The e-Pad comes with speakers or without.
I received one of these as a gift from the blogger event I went to and I have really enjoyed using it.  It is made with the super soft n•a•p material and gently vibrates.  I find it to be very relaxing.   
Check out these great gifts and more at Brookstone online or in stores. Use code ELF25 and get 25% off online (thanks Kim!).