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KidsLunchBoxCards Giveaway To Replace Post-It Notes! »

Props & Pans is giving four lucky readers a set of KidsLunchBoxCards created by KidsFunCards. If you haven’t already heard the buzz about the these mom created cards, you need to go check them out. You can read our review of the post-it note alternative here. To enter visit their website and leave a comment [...]

Kids Lunch Box Cards Deliver Humor & Hugs »

I can remember many times when I was younger that my mom would slip little notes into my lunch. Usually it was a “love you” or “have a good day” note, and it was always a nice surprise. Even as I got older I found it to be more endearing than embarrassing. There was one [...]

L.L. Bean Junior Original Book Packs Perfect For Younger Children »

With two children now in preschool, one of my must-haves is a great backpack that can withstand all kinds of daily abuse but still go through the washing machine and come out looking like a champ. This year both of my children are toting Junior Original Book Packs from L.L. Bean. This rugged pack is the scaled [...]

Long Mountain Designs Sacrifice Nothing For Quality Eco-Friendly Clothing »

I always think it’s great to find businesses that bring us socially and eco-conscious products, and that’s what Long Mountain Designs is all about. Bringing their customers eco-friendly clothing without sacrificing the personality in the clothing that so many of us want for our children. I had my two children trying out the Long Mountain [...]

When Animals Talk Jane Goodall Is Listening »

As an animal lover, I am always excited to review DVD’s that feature real animals. When the opportunity to review When Animals Talk with Jane Goodall came up, I was super pumped because she has been someone I’ve greatly admired since I studied her work and heard her speak when I was doing my first [...]

Robeez Fall Soft-Soled Collection Doesn’t Disappoint »

I’m pleasantly surprised after reviewing the new Robeez 2008 Fall Collection of soft-soled shoes! Honestly, I’ve always stayed away from purchasing the Robeez brand because of the price and instead went for other types of soft-soled shoes. However, now that I’ve actually used them and compared them; I realize just how different the Robeez are. [...]

Melissa and Doug Play Food Complete The Meal »

We’ve purchased or been given a variety of items for our pretend kitchen and restaurant adventures over the past few years. All of it plastic, all of it bendable, breakable and generally cheap junk that soon lost it’s use as a toy. But on a trip to Helen, Georgia we went into a small, locally [...]

American Girl Kit Kittredge Games for PC and Nintendo DS: Intriguing for Your Tween »

Kit Kittredge is a young girl facing hard times during the Great Depression. First her mother’s friend and her sickly son move in with her family, then her father loses his business and has to leave home to search for work. To make ends meet, the family takes in boarders. The movie Kit Kittredge: An [...]

Must Have Monday’s 35 »

Welcome to Must Have Monday’s. Every Monday our reviewers will let you have a sneak peak into what we use in our homes and our lives. Here we will tell you about the things we can’t live without. If you have a “must have” item to pass along please e-mail us. We welcome contributions from [...]

Enter A New World Of Magic With Fairy Foals »

Let me just start by saying that the book Fairy Foals has some of the most beautiful illustrations I have ever seen in a children’s book. Not bright, “in your face” illustrations that are so common in a child’s book, but rather subtle artistry that might be seen on a canvas. There are many pencil [...]

Nina & Tom Creates T-Shirts With Attitudes For All Ages »

If you’ve never heard of Nina & Tom the makers of family fashion, then it is about time you learn. I was recently introduced to them and even tried out a couple of the ultra cool t-shirts on my family. Yes, they have extremely witty and cute shirts for the whole family from infants and [...]

Travel Essentials To Keep Kids Entertained & Well-Fed »

Whether your travel plans include planes, trains or automobiles this summer, I’m sure you are busy assembling things to keep your children entertained. In our house we’re preparing for a cross country flight with a toddler and preschooler. Here are some of the essentials that I’m bringing along to keep my 2 children entertained and [...]

Eco-Kids All Natural Art Supplies Goody Bag Giveaway! »

Props & Pans is giving away an Eco-Kids goody bag filled with all natural art supplies including: Eco-Dough, finger paints, a bamboo rolling pin and either finger paint or a paint brush to a lucky reader. You can read our review here. Enter by leaving a comment HERE. Visit the Eco-Kids and tell us what [...]

Eco-Kids Provides All Natural Creativity For All Ages »

Recently, the Props and Pans team was asked to review an all natural product developed by Eco-Kids called Eco-Dough. Their goal is to provide kids with non-toxic, non-staining and easily washable art supplies. Continue reading below to see what each of the reviewers has to say about using Eco-Dough with their children. What’s so great [...]

Gotta Go Mitts Protects Little Hands From The World »

When your child learns to go to the restroom, it’s wonderful. I love it when I can praise them, and then go and buy those cute little underwear to put on their none fluffy bottoms. However, I dread going out of the house when they are young, because they have to use public restrooms. Our [...]

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