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No Mess Applesauce Pouches for On the Go Families

I am always trying to fit in more fruits and vegetables to my kids diet.  In their lunches I often put the fruit cups that do not have added sugar or apple sauce cups (the natural ones without corn syrup or sugar or anything else added). But when we are in the car or at a Soccer game I often find the fruit cups difficult to bring.  We usually stick to bananas and apples but sometimes we run out of fresh fruit or my oldest son does not eat apples.

Anyways, a French company recently contacted us to tell us about their product.  They produce GoGo SqueeZ which is 100% natural applesauce in a recloseable pouch that does not require a spoon.

I asked them to send me a sample to try it out since I was not familiar with them.  Well I am in love with the product.  Since receiving the sample GoGo Squeez Apple Sauces my kids have tried them in the car, at a soccer game and in their lunches.  I love that I can throw them in my pack or put them in the car and I don't have to worry about a spoon and the juice getting all over my son or the car.

I have tried the apple sauce as well.  In my house the plain applesauce, apple peach, apple strawberry have been the big winners.  I also liked the apple cinnamon but for my kids that one did not go over as well.

Sweet and Summer-y Girls Shoes from Mini Boden

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Springtime has finally arrived and this Sunday is we officially move our clocks forward to Daylight savings time. I am thrilled that our long rainy winter has come to an end. My daughter has been wearing her beloved cowboy boots to preschool every day. With our warmer weather I've been searching for some springtime shoes for her to wear with sundresses and skirts. She is at a stage where she will only wear skirts or dresses, so I am hoping to entice the cowboy boots off with some pretty springtime flats!

I'm lucky enough to receive hand-me-downs from a friend, many of which are from Mini Boden. I am huge fan of Boden, the UK fashion brand and their Mini Boden line for kids. The girls' clothing and accessories, including shoes are classic styles with a colorful twist. The clothes are well made, durable and look adorable on. I've picked four spring shoe styles from Mini Boden that I've got my eye on.

E is for Ethics Book Giveaway - the Perfect Book to Help Teach Your Child Values

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If you have been searching for the perfect book to help teach your children good moral values, search no longer.  E is for Ethics: How to Talk to Kids About Morals, Values, and What Matters Most, by Ian James Corlett, is designed to be read out loud and discussed as a family.  It is geared toward children ten and younger.  We are giving away 3 books in this Book Giveaway contest!

My first impression when I heard the title was rather ho-hum, but I absolutely love this book!  With 26 little "read-aloud" stories that are short and sweet, and a Questions and Discussion page following each Value, it is a perfect book for parents to read and teach their kids.  Two characters, Elliott & Lucy, face an ethical situation in each little story.  Kindness, Respect, Honesty, Forgiveness, Loyalty, Gratitude and 20 more such values cover every imaginable moral scenario ... so you, as parents, won't even have to think of them yourselves.

The author, Ian Corlett, is a veteran of children's television programming who has worked for hit shows like the Adventures of Paddington Bear, Rolie Polie Olie, and Rainbow Fish.  He knows what appeals to children and, in fact, E is for Ethics was inspired by Ian Corlett's personal family experience.  When his children were small, he and his wife would have a weekly discussion called "Family Fun Time."  How Perfect! 

Kids Contemporary Eco-Friendly Handmade Soft First Toys by Mirasa Design

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Every once in a blue moon we come across kids handmade toys that we fall in love with and we know you will too.  Mirasa's My Fun line for infants and toddlers is filled with fun and colorful Elephants, Lions, Hippos, Monkey, Giraffes and more.

The soft toys and pillows are created by Aashumi Shah, a textile designer, who pulls from her Indian heritage when choosing the striking colors for her handmade animals.  They're made from 100% cotton fabrics and eco-friendly Azo free dyes.  These little animals are perfect for first toys and also ideal as baby gifts.  Who wouldn't want one of these soft little Elephants or Hippos?

Aashumi has a passion for giving back and a portion of the proceeds from all My Fun purchases will go to Room to Read, a non-profit that partners with local communities through out the developing world to provide quality educational opportunities by establishing libraries, creating local language children’s literature, constructing schools, and providing education to girls. Your purchase will contribute to Room to Read’s girls’ education program and the reading room program in India.

Soft Animals start at $30, pillows from $50 up.

Mirasa Design

Photo credit:  Stacey Vaeth

Veggie Patch Vegetable Bites- Add Some Veggies and Protein to Your Child's Plate

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 I had an opportunity to try the Veggie Patch Veggie Bites this past week.  My family tried the Brocolli Bites, Spinach Bites, Sweet Corn Bites, and Portabella Bites.  I was interested in trying the Veggie Patch bites because they are vegetarian, do not contact Trans Fats or MSG.

I first warmed up the Broccoli Bites and Sweet Corn Bites.  The outsides were crispy and golden and the inside was moist and tasty.  The veggie bites have vegetable and cheese on the inside.  I enjoy both of them but the corn won for me based on the extra sweetness.  My kids tried them and they liked the Corn Bites.  The Broccoli Bites were not as big of a hit but I think if they tried them several times they would have enjoyed them more.

Next, I served the Portabella Bites and Spinach Bites when we had a few people over and put them out with lots of other finger foods.  Both the Portabella and Spinach Bites were gone by the end of the evening.  I served them with a small bowl of marinara.  My kids liked the Spinach Bites.

The Veggie Patch Veggie Bites make a nice dinner option for an ocassional fun dinner when paired with fruit, veggies and a side.  Serve the Bites with a side of healthy marinara sauce and enjoy the easy and fun dinner.

Veggie Bites are a great source of Vitamin A, C, Calcium and Iron.  They have both fiber and protein as well.  They have a similar amount of fat per serving as Chicken Nuggets (8 grams of Fat for 3 Veggie Bites) so just like other kids food favorites, you need to keep the number of bites to a single serving.

Vincent Kids Shoes Exclusive Promo Closeout On Selected Styles

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Wow ...we are super excited to offer this Exclusive promo from Vincent Shoes for their closeout sale to our parents on ZiggityZoom!  Vincent Shoes is offering an extra 25% off on all their styles in the Closeout Cubby!   This is a fantastic savings on kids shoes and boots that have already been marked down 25 - 75%.  But the best part is that the shoes are all designer shoes, and they are some of the most exciting shoes available for children.  We love the unique styles and color combinations ... really well-designed shoes.

Please be sure to act quickly, as this offer is effective immediately and is valid through Monday, March 1st on all items in the Vincent Closeout Cubby.  All sales are final.  Promo code ziggity25off must be used to activate the extra 25% discount.

Swedish designers Patrick Österman and Thomas Elbaum are the creative forces behind the Vincent™ shoe brand and we are happy to offer this fantastic opportunity for kids to wear their outstanding shoe designs.

 

Too Cute Tote for Tots - Little Packrats Backpacks

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This past week I was in passing time before catching my cab to the airport after a whirlwind trip to NYC. I stopped by an adorable childrens shop called Catfish Greetings on Mulberry Street in NoLita and found an adorable backpack for my daughter. I had never seen these backpacks before and fell in love with one emblazoned with a friendly green alien. The backpack is designed by a company called Little Packrats. The great thing about these backpacks is that they are sized small for toddlers and are square shaped to fit in cubbies at school. Wow, what a great idea! Aren't these animal designs just too cute? There is also a large bead on the zipper which makes it easy for little hands to grasp. The backpack measures 9″ × 9″ × 3″ and features an adjustable webbing straps and top carry handle.

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BPA free Stainless Steel Kids Drinking Cups and Silikids Glasses

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Have you been looking for kids drinking cups that don't pose a health risk to your children? Here at Ziggity Zoom we have been searching for safe alternatives to plastic cups and kids dinnerware.  If you have been on the lookout also, you will notice that there hasn't been much to choose from.  But we're happy to report about two safe alternatives for your kids rather than the plastic cups they might have been drinking from, containing BPA.

Ecococoon, founded by a Brisbane mother, Libby Versace, who was concerned about the widespread use of BPA in kids drinking cups, offers a set of cups made from food grade stainless steel.   They are sold in a set of six brightly colored cups, outer painted with lead free eco-paint.  Fun, kid-friendly images grace the cups.  Boys  and girls sets are offered and also a Favorite Things set with images below.

  • Green dinosaur
  • Light blue surfboard
  • Royal blue football
  • Ruby red strawberry
  • Hot pink ice cream
  • Purple pony 

Our second selection is a great glass for young children that comes with a silicone sleeve from Silikids. This is a great new alternative from the plastic "glasses" that abound for children.  This silicon-covered glass is easy to hold and is a great protection in the event of an accident.

I'm sure in the future there will be many more options, as manufacturers get the message, but for now we highly recommend these two products.

HEARTHSONG Gift Card Giveaway from FabulousSavings

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We are happy to announce a great Giveaway where one winner will get to choose some wonderful items from HearthSong, one of our favorite sites for Kids Toys & Games.  In case you aren't familiar with HearthSong,  they also offer Kids Room Decor, Arts & Crafts and Books. We love their HopSacks and Connectagons, shown here.  To enter this great giveaway, please read the rules below and "thank you" to FabulousSavings for this great opportunity for one of our ZiggityZoom visitors.

Coupons site FabulousSavings.com is giving away a $100 HearthSong gift card!  This contest runs from February 15 to March 5 at 1:30pm EST. 

How to enter: 

  1. Visit FabulousSavings.com and leave a comment below, telling us which coupon you think is fabulous with a short description why you like it. If you plan on tweeting for an additional entry, include your Twitter username in your comment.

 

 

Felt Toys for Rainy Day Fun

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I've been searching for some felt play sets for my preschool age daughter. In particular an ABC set. She can now recite the alphabet, but cannot yet identify each letter. So I thought a set of sturdy felt letters, like these made in Germany by Parkhaus ($50 at Eli Phant) might be a good solution. Non plastic and soft, they can be attached to a felt board or simply laid out on a table.

Reuseable felt projects are perfect for rainy day indoor activities. I've also found a few other felt toys that she might enjoy as well.  Most every little girl of preschool age loves a princess, so the FeltTales Pretty Princess Storyboard ($19.95 at Amazon.com) would be perfect for travel or to keep her occupied on a rainy day. The set includes a felt board, carry handle and 20 felt pieces.

For toddlers who can't get enough trucks, fire engines and trains, a Precut Transportation Felt Set ($12.95 at Nasco.com).The set includes 39 precut pieces and is appropriate for ages 3-6. For the Kindergarten set, the Felt Friends Bird and Bear by Alex Toys ($7.95 at RoseToys.com) includes everything needed to sew adorable felt puppets.

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