The Original Wee Squeak Shoes

The Holidays are literally just around the corner. If you're planning to go shopping with the kids or even for a kid, then you just have to consider buying the Wee Squeak Shoes! Wondering why? Read on...

As the name suggests, these shoes actually make a funny squeaking sound as the child walks. A cushion in the heal squeezes air through a tiny nozzle making the squeak sound. That makes them immensely popular with kids, as evinced by the ecstatic kid you'll find in my home who insists on wearing his new Black Combo Wee Squeak shoes everywhere. He puts his hands inside them to make them squeak when I refuse to let him wear them 24/7!

The squeaking noise did get irritating after a while when my son just wore them in the house. But they proved to be a godsend when I took him out grocery shopping. Now my son loves exploring stores/malls/any-huge-place on his own - his own!! This time he ran away as usual. But I didn't run around like a headless chicken as I could hear exactly where he was thanks to the squeaking sound! That effectively takes care of a big headache!

If I haven't convinced you by now, then let me explain some more - apart from the squeaking sound, these shoes are stylish, comfortable and great for any season. They come in a variety of styles and colors for both boys and girls. They even help children walk properly! Here's how : In order for the shoe to squeak a child must walk heal to toe. This encourages crawlers to begin walking and toddlers and young children to walk properly and not up on their toes.

As an added bonus : For those occasions when the shoe needs to be silent, the squeaker can be removed by an adult!

With unique style, great quality and that great little squeaker, Wee Squeak Shoes are a great buy this holiday season! For more information, visit http://www.wesqueak.net/.

Disclosure - This product was received for review/feature consideration.
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The Happy Company

Want to feel good about yourself this Holiday season? Then you've got to visit The Happy Company (the name speaks for itself!). Check out their Mission statement :

Our mission is to create unique, high-quality, affordable, products that bring you a sense of wellbeing and provide stress-relieving solutions for the pressures of today’s fast paced world. We want our customers to feel good about themselves and project vitality in our communities, creating a happier world.

Well, their soothing Cozy Slippers certainly made me happy! Running around two active kids all day along with the never ending chores leaves me with very tired feet towards the end of the day. And in winter, I also have to endure ever-frozen toes on top of that. These slippers certainly took care of that problem with their reinforced plush soles and flax seed filled inserts that soothe tired feet with long lasting heat therapy. They even have removable scent sachets infused with lavender and ginger to deepen the relaxation experience with aromatherapy! I can warm them up in the microwave for chilly toes in winter and put them in the freezer to cool them down in summer!

Product Features:

• Cotton ties at ankles
• Soft Jersey Knit lining
• Plush Chenille uppers
• Grip dot fabric soles
• Machine washable covers
• Heat quickly in the microwave
• Chill easily in the freezer
• One size fits most (most comfortable for women sizes 6-10)
• Slippers weigh approximately 4 ounces each
• Available in Cranberry, Earth, and Sage colors.
  

Among other great products like Lumbar Wrap, Dream Mask, Moisturizing Slippers, Warming Scarf, Happy Massager, etc there's yet another one I want to tell you about. And that's the Benji Warming Belly Blanket.

As Moms, we know that placing babies on their bellies on a heating pad helps relieve gas pains and bloating. The Happy Company went a step further and developed a fun, soft way to turn the floor or Mom's lap into a belly soothing experience for baby. Just heat the grain filled warming mat in the microwave and soothe baby’s developing digestive system with natural heat therapy. They've even added natural lavender herbs to help baby relax with aromatherapy.

It's a great way to soothe a fussy baby and a wonderful natural alternative to a traditional electric heating pad which I never like to use as my kids always end up playing with the cord!

Product Features:

• Cover is machine washable
• Features aromatherapeutic lavender herbs
• Heats quickly in the microwave

Like with anything heated in the microwave, careful and proper handling is a must.

To check out more of their wonderful products, visit http://www.thehappycompany.com. From personal experience I can tell you that their products certainly make for happy customers and I'd definitely encourage you to consider them this Holiday season!

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Crocodile Tears: An Alex Rider Adventure

As long as I've been reading, I've been a fan of Penguin Books. They have a long standing reputation for quality books. Which is I accepted at once when an opportunity was given to review this book which is about a reluctant teenage spy, Alex Rider, who works for Britain’s MI6 and unlike James Bond, does not have a license to kill.  Instead, he uses his wits and cool gadgets to incapacitate the bad guys.

Crocodile Tears: An Alex Rider Adventure (Philomel Books, 9780399250569, $17.99, fiction, 388 pages, ages 10 and up) feels ripped from the headlines, with a charity broker con artist raising millions of dollars in donations, only to invest them in a form of  genetically modified wheat that has the power to release an airborne strain of virus so powerful, it can knock out an entire country in one windy day – a catastrophe so far-reaching that it would raise millions of dollars more in charitable donations, all of which would be embezzled by one man. The antidote? Alex Rider, of course, who survives gunfire, explosions, and hand-to-combat with mercenaries – just another day in the life of an average teen super-spy kid.

I loved the book - it's fast-paced with plenty of hi-jinks to keep a reader eagerly flipping the pages. The author does a great job of maintaining the suspense and the kick-ass action is so visual as to be easily imagined.

About the Author - Anthony Horowitz (www.anthonyhorowitz.com) is a world-renowned screenwriter for television and film, a playwright, and the author of the #1 New York Times best selling Alex Rider Adventures. Crocodile Tears is the eighth title in this blockbuster series, which has also spawned a major motion picture and a line of graphic novels. Anthony lives in London with his wife Jill, and their two sons, Nicholas and Cassian.

Some Links:

• Alex Rider’s Official Site: http://www.alexrideradventures.com/ 
• Alex Rider on MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/alexrideradventures 
• Anthony Horowitz’s Official Site: http://www.anthonyhorowitz.com

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Oprah's Cover Dress!

Oprah graces the cover of her O Magazine this month in a classic, figure flattering look from Teri Jon!

The knee-length portrait-collar taffeta shirt-dress is not only super chic but real-world-affordable at $380. Available at Saks Fifth Avenue and Bloomingdale’s nationwide. Visit www.terijon.com.

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Innate Gear Stainless Steel Products

As a parent, I've been increasingly concerned about the health risks posed by BPA, a known endocrine disrupter that mimics the human hormone estrogen. But did you know that even polycarbonate or lacquer lined aluminum drinking bottles contain varying amounts of BPA?! As such, Stainless Steel water bottles are indeed an attractive alternative.

Innate Gear, a Canada-based retailer, prides itself on “Clean Design” - which combines an efficient use of materials and a minimum amount of embellishment to create products with pleasing aesthetics and excellent suitability to task. These design principals are followed up with a environmentally and ethically “clean” approach to producing their products, a collection that includes food and beverage containers and travel accessories. I just love their motto : Your planet. Your choices. Your gear

The stainless-steel Innate Me-Me Gripper they sent over is a good alternative to plastic sippy cups. As you can see from the picture, it also has a unique look that my little one just loves, and it's 100% BPA free! Features:

• Ergonomically shaped, spill-resistant spout features an inner silicone valve to control the flow rate of liquid
• Easy-to-hold handles provide a secure grasp; handles and lid are removable for cleaning
• Bottle is made with premium stainless steel that is toxin free
• Inner surface is finished with an electrolyte charge and dolomitic sand blasting; finish is completely BPA free
• Certified food-grade polypropylene threaded opening and screw-top lid seal securely to eliminate leaks
• Lid is interchangeable with other Bilt bottles

I've used it to give water and juice to my kids and there's been no difference in taste or anything else.  And I just wash it in the dishwasher when it comes time to clean and it has emerged unscathed.

The second product I received was the Innate Vite V2 stainless-steel bottle which gives kids a colorful and safe container to keep their water in. Its features include:

• Easy-to-use sip top enables drinking on the go; loop on lid lets you clip bottle to a bag with an accessory carabiner
• Bottle is made with premium stainless steel that is toxin free
• Inner surface is finished with an electrolyte charge and dolomitic sand blasting; finish is completely BPA free
• Certified food-grade polypropylene threaded opening and screw-top lid seal securely to eliminate leaks
• Bottle is sized to be held by small hands and features easy-grip indents on the sides; bottle will fit in most car seat beverage holders
• Bottle opening and thread pattern are compatible with many major water filters

With both these products, I found the same con. The tip of the flow control valve comes out the top of the lid and my toddler loves nothing more than to dislodge it by pushing it down or trying to pull it out. It can't be pulled out. But when pushed down or even when it is shaken (or thrown, as kids love to do with their bottles), the valve easily comes loose and falls into the cup. Whatever liquid it happens to contain then comes sloshing out and the controlled flow is a thing of the past. The sippy cups we've used before just had a tiny hole above on the lid, corresponding to where the valve is inside the lid and as such there wasn't much a curious toddler could do to it.

Other than that, I'm happy with these safe, stainless steel alternatives to other products, even if these aren't exactly up to par.

Innate Gear has a variety of other products for kids as well as adults. To check them out, as well as for information, visit http://www.innate-gear.com/.

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Cheap Holiday Gifts

I've been looking at Black Friday Deals a lot closely this year to try and make every penny count. I know, the economists say the things are looking better. But I don't see it, at least not yet. Prices are still high, discounts are still low and not plentiful as before. Which is why I've created many price alerts in my quest for Cheap Holiday Gifts at Shop.com.

Haven't visited them yet? You must, if you're searching for the lowest price online this holiday season! They're a shopping comparison site specifically designed for women! And ladies, we're the champions of bargain shopping, aren't we?!

The items on my list this year include the Leapfrog Didj Game System for my son, a Barbie doll for my little girl (her very first one!!), a Blu-Ray Dvd player for my husband, a Sony e-reader for myself etc etc. What I've done is create price alerts for these items.

How it works is I set a price limit for each item (it's the amount I'm willing to shell out for it) and if the price of becomes less than or equal to that set limit at retailer online then Shop.com will immediately email me! That's it. All I have to do is just go and grab the deal - easy peasy!

What's on your holiday list? Whatever it is, you'll probably find them all at Shop.com, listed for the lowest price. Be sure to visit them and tell me your thoughts.

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Believe in Macy's Once Again!

The Holiday season is just around the corner and once again Macy's, one of the world's largest retailers around, is asking America to Believe in and embrace the holiday spirit of love and charity.

This year, Macy’s BELIEVE campaign is building upon the great success of last year’s holiday effort to support the Make-A-Wish Foundation®. And they're doing it with a ton additional stuff such as the national Santa Tour, an honorary National Believe Day, a “Yes, Virginia” animated special, and a new TV commercial featuring Queen Latifah!

As you already know, the nostalgic holiday campaign was inspired by the New York Sun’s famous “Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus” editorial from 1897 and includes letter-writing “Believe Stations” in Macy’s stores across the country. For each letter received, Macy’s will donate $1 to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, up to $1 million.

For more details, please visit www.macys.com/believe. You can also visit Macy’s on Facebook and Twitter.

Don't forget to check out the Yes, Virginia Trailer below:

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