Recently, we received a Kids's Nuddle for my son to try out. When it arrived, the first thing I noticed when I open the package was how soft it was. WOW, it felt so cozy.

The Kid's Nuddle is a super-plush cuddling blanket to keep your kids warm, playful and cozy year-round! Designed with an exclusive foot pocket, outer hand pouch and openings to keep hands free... it is also available in adult & infant sizes.

The features that stood out to me (besides the softness) is the hand pouch and the foot pockets (no more cold feet). This is the first blanket that I personalty have come across that have all theses great extras.

My son loves to sit on the sofa and watch cartoons all cozy with his Nuddle. The Nuddle is design so well that I leave it on my sofa, even when it is not being used. Besides using it at home to keep warm, we have found a few other place we use it. It is great when I am taking my older boys to school on cold mornings. Bryce can use it easily with his booster car seat. Even though I have the heater going, with the other boys getting out the car, it lets the heat out but the Nuddle keeps Bryce nice and toasty. Also, this past weekend we went to my oldest son's drill meet, it was COLD, the drill meet is held outside and the Nuddle came in handy to kept Bryce warm.

The kid's Nuddle is a great size at 47" x 54". Made of Coral Fleece, an incredibly soft polyester fiber.


Buy : Visit Nuddle
PRICE: $48

For use by children ages 4 and above. For lounging use only. Not intended to be used in bed. Openings are for arms ONLY. Avoid uses that could cause risks of tripping, falling or injury. Use only as directed.

When I was pregnant with my boys one of my must haves was the phone numbers of my friends and family packed in my my suitcase ready for the trip to the hospital. But the last thing on my mind after they where born , my focus at that time was not calling everyone with the exciting news, it was on my new baby. So I always passed the job onto someone else and with all three boys not everyone got called. I wish Baby's First Phone Call would have been available when my boys were born, it would of made spreading the news so much easier.

What is Baby's First Phone Call ?
Baby's First Phone Call is a new notification service for expectant parents. With everything going on in the hours after a baby's birth, it can be difficult to notify friends and family of the joyous news. Baby's First Phone Call is an automated call tree that allows new parents to notify friends and family of the arrival of their bundle of joy without the hassle of making dozens of individual phone calls, or leaving some friends and family to find out second- or third-hand.

How Does it work?
With Baby's First Phone Call, the expectant parents set up an account before the baby is born and enter the names and phone numbers of all the people they want to notify when the baby arrives. Then, after the baby is born, they make a single phone call and leave a personal voice-mail message of any length with all the details they want to share – such as hospital, room number, and whether or not the parents would like to receive visitors.

Their system places calls to each of the phone numbers in the account. If the person answers the phone they hear the happy message. If they don't answer, the message is left on their voicemail or answering machine. In either case, there is an option for them to leave a return message that the new parent can pick up at their convenience.

Baby's First Phone Call offers 4 different package options starting at $20 and going up to $50. Each call package comes with a convenient luggage tag that you can attach to your suitcase that goes with you to the hospital. Once the time comes to call in and record your personal message for friends and family, you'll have the toll-free number at your fingertips.

For the last couple of years my middle son has not wanted to eat school lunches, which means I have to pack a lunch every day. Besides finding a quality lunch bag for him, I also have to figure out the best way to pack his food. In the past I went through a TON of plastic baggies
and little containers that he would leave at school.

I as thrilled to come across the Easy Lunchbox System from Easylunchboxes.com. The company sent all 3 of my boys a lunch bag (cooler) and included a 4 pack of their plastic food containers.

You may be wondering what makes this system different ? The Easylunchbox System is custom designed so you can quickly pack a meal of healthy, economical, and varied food choices. Almost any menu can fit into the compartments. The large compartment is perfect for a sandwich or main entree. Use the two smaller sections for complimentary side dishes. One snap on lid holds everything securely. No more time wasted looking for the right size plastic container & lid or baggie for every item you pack!

Macy’s GO RED FOR WOMEN campaign is celebrating National Wear Red Day on February 5th. Go Red For Women is the American Heart Association’s nationwide movement that celebrates the energy, passion and power of women to join together and wipe out heart disease, the #1 killer of American women and men. Since 2004, Macy’s customers and employees have contributed more than $21 million to the Go Red For Women movement.

To get involved you can participate in the following ways:

• Red is the color that saves at the Wear Red Sale
• Take fashion to heart and buy the limited edition INC International Concepts Little Red Dress
• Speak Up against heart disease by sharing your story at the Go Red Casting Calls
• Attend a Go Red luncheon in your area
• Join Go Red For Women

Hyundai will be one of the most visible sponsors of Super Bowl XLIV on Sunday, February 7 with a total of eight ads airing throughout the day. 2010 marks Hyundai’s third consecutive year of advertising during the nation’s largest sporting event and second consecutive year sponsoring the Kickoff Show.

Hyundai’s Super Bowl blitz will be highlighted by two in-game ads. The first, titled “Paint,” will kick off an aggressive campaign supporting the 2011 Sonata. Slotted for the first quarter of the game, the spot will feature the all-new sedan, which boasts 200 horsepower[1] while maintaining best-in-class fuel economy of 35 mile-per-gallon highway. The 2011 Sonata will reach dealerships this month.




The second in-game ad, titled “10 years/Favre,” scheduled for the second quarter, will feature Brett Favre, quarterback of this season’s NFC North champion Minnesota Vikings. Favre, who holds the NFL “iron man” record for most consecutive games started, will be included in a spot featuring Hyundai’s 10-year, 100,000-mile warranty. In the 30-second ad, Favre accepts the Most Valuable Player award after the 2020 football season.



“The Super Bowl is not only a showcase for great football, but also for the most significant advertising, reaching an estimated 95 million viewers in the U.S.,” said Joel Ewanick, vice president of marketing, Hyundai Motor America. “Following in the footsteps of our 2008 and 2009 Super Bowl focused on the new Genesis and Genesis Coupe, we are focusing this year’s Super Bowl campaign on the all-new 2011 Sonata, the most significant new model introduction in our history.”

For added visibility on Super Bowl Sunday, Hyundai is the title sponsor of the “Hyundai Kickoff Show,” which begins at 6:00 p.m. ET and leads directly into the game. Hyundai will air three different 30-second ads during the Kickoff Show, including one in the time slot immediately preceding the game. Voiceovers and animations featuring Hyundai will be integrated after each commercial break.

In addition to highlighting the all-new Sonata, pre- and post-game spots will showcase the all-new Tucson and revamped Hyundai Assurance consumer protection program.
Sonata and Tucson lead a wave of new model introductions from Hyundai which will revamp its fleet called “24/7 Version 2.0.” The new product blitz will introduce seven new models in a 24-month period – the second aggressive overhaul of the Hyundai fleet since 2004. Both models usher in a new era of modern design for the Hyundai brand, while retaining its heritage of quality, safety and value. 2010 will also feature the introduction of an all-new flagship large sedan based on the Equus which is available internationally. Next year, Hyundai will also introduce redesigned Accent and Elantra models, and two all-new introductions including a sporty coupe and crossover.

Hyundai Assurance was extended and enhanced for 2010. The trend-setting program, initiated in 2009, includes a vehicle return option for new-car buyers, Hyundai’s 5-year/60,000-mile fully transferable bumper-to-bumper warranty, 10-year, 100,000-mile powertrain warranty, and roadside assistance programs. Hyundai Assurance is the most comprehensive consumer safety net for new-car buyers in the industry.

Hyundai’s aggressive Super Bowl advertising extends its “Big Voices in Big Places” strategy, which includes high-profile advertising in sporting events, entertainment awards shows and outdoor video board placement. The strategy will continue next month as Hyundai is the exclusive automotive sponsor of the Academy Awards® with eight spots planned for the March 7 broadcast.

Jeff Bridges, now in his third year working with Hyundai advertising, will continue to serve as the narrator for the upcoming campaign.

HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Hyundai Motor America, headquartered in Fountain Valley, Calif., is a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Co. of Korea. Hyundai vehicles are distributed throughout the United States by Hyundai Motor America and are sold and serviced through almost 800 dealerships nationwide. All Hyundai vehicles sold in the U.S. are covered by the Hyundai Assurance program which now includes the 5-year/60,000-mile fully transferable bumper-to-bumper warranty, Hyundai’s 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty and 5-year complimentary Roadside Assistance in addition to the highly acclaimed vehicle return policy introduced in early 2009. For more details on Hyundai Assurance, please visit www.HyundaiAssurance.com

Thinking about getting your kids a bike with training wheels or a tricycle before you buy you may want to consider a Balance Bike. This concept has been very popular in Europe for many years and like most European concepts is making inroads in the U.S. These "ride-on" toys look like small bicycles sans wheels and gears. Although some may be skeptical the idea of the balance bike is to teach a child to ride a two-wheel bicycle without the need of training wheels.

The concept is simple. Learning balance is the most critical element to learning how to ride a bicycle. The common approach to teaching a child to ride is to introduce them to a pedal bike with training wheels. Rather than teaching balance, training wheels provide children a false sense of balance. The eventual transition from training wheels to a regular bike can be difficult, frustrating and slow. A balance bike eases this transition by teaching balance the right way. Since there are no pedals, the child's feet rest firmly on the ground. This position is comfortable and allows the child to start, stop, and control speed at will. Initially the child will begin by walking the bike around at a slow speed. As they become more comfortable, they will begin to run or scoot with it. Eventually instincts will take over and they will begin to glide relying on their new found ability to balance.

More and more options for balance bikes are becoming available to parents. One brand that has become very popular in Europe and now is available in the US is the Early Rider Balance Bike. We did a comparison of the Early Rider to other balance bikes are the market and found many positive attributes that this bike had that the others didn't. I would be happy to tell you more about the Balance Bike concept and Early Rider Bikes (seen here at www.tykerider.com)