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 our [...]

This past Christmas my older daughter wanted only one thing from Santa – a pink digital camera. In the past we’ve gotten her those oversized, kid-friendly type models. However, to her they seemed more like toys rather than the “real thing” because the quality of the photos were usually less than desirable and the LCD [...]

I recently came across a book that my 5 year old asks to be read over and over again. Maybe that isn’t such a good thing now that I think about all the nagging we get, but it must mean he enjoys it.
“What Do You Do With a Tail Like This?” was written by Robin [...]

Who doesn’t love a bid red dog? Props & Pans has reviewed two new DVD’s titled, “Playtime with Clifford,” and “Be My Big Red Valentine.” Both of these will be unleashed in stores on January 8th.
If you are looking for something large and red this Valentine’s Day then leave a comment by midnight (EST) on [...]

As I was driving home from a trip about a month ago, I tuned into a station interviewing Wendell Jamieson, a city editor for The New York Times. He also authored the book, Fathers Know Less Or: “Can I Cook My Sister?”
I admit the title really caught my attention because it sounded so fun [...]

Who says the best gifts this year will be under the Christmas tree? Why not steal the show by stuffing a few stockings with a few new DVD’s from Nick Jr?
Props and Pans will be giving away 5 sets of the DVD’s we reviewed below. You can enter to win a set of 4 by [...]

Welcome to our newest addition - Must Have Monday’s. Find out what we use in our homes and our lives.
Every Monday we’ll 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 our readers.

I would absolutely have a nervous [...]

We were very excited that our review team was approached by Discovery Girls to review their new book series titled, “Fab Girls Guide.” There were 4 guide books and we each took a look.
Discovery Girls already publishes a magazine created by girls, for girls ages 8 and up. For each issue they travel to a [...]

Esty is a place I can spend many hours and just as much money. There are a lot of talented people selling their arts and crafts, and I love supporting the work-at-home-mom industry.
Every once in awhile one seller stands out with a unique product, great prices and super fast service. One such seller is Little [...]

Picture this — a toy car that plays six different car sounds, has light up headlamps and has super bright “night blasting” LED lights AND it doesn’t use any batteries. EVER!
I know. I could hardly believe it either but it’s true. No batteries are required for the SEE Toys Dynacar to perform all of the [...]

If you have a Thomas the Tank Engine fan at your house and you have not yet received a copy of the Smith-Thompson RR Gifts catalog, then run, don’t walk - to their website at RRgifts.com. Their website is very functional but not really enough to inspire the sort of JOY that their catalog brings [...]

I recently had the opportunity to test out two toys for kids - Fun Slide Carpet Skates and Carpet Bocce. Notice a pattern? They both involve the carpet, plus they are both indoor toys.
It’s that time of year again that many people are looking for a cool new gift to give. Seems like I struggle [...]

What’s Wrong, Little Pookie?, the new board book by the great Sandra Boynton, chronicles the familiar situation we parents find ourselves in trying to determine why our charges, who don’t quite have vocabulary or ability to tell us, are upset. It’s another hit out of the park for her.
Pookie, the Pig, is crying and Pookie’s [...]

The Daring Book for Girls is the manual for everything that girls need to know—and that doesn’t mean sewing buttonholes! Whether it’s female heroes in history, secret note-passing skills, science projects, friendship bracelets, double dutch, cats cradle, the perfect cartwheel or the eternal mystery of what boys are thinking, this book has it all. But it’s not just a guide to giggling at sleepovers—although that’s included, of course! Whether readers consider themselves tomboys, girly-girls, or a little bit of both, this book is every girl’s invitation to adventure.

I recently previewed “Hear My World” from the new Braincandy 5 Senses DVD series.
The shows are recommended for ages 0-4 and if you have been reading my sites for any length of time you know how I feel about media and babies. I’d say ages 2-4 would really enjoy them, though.
They’re ever [...]