Feature Friday: The Mommy Hook {Product Review}

The Good: The Mommy Hook is crafted from durable aluminum and is cushioned with a rubber sleeve to keep it from sliding. I use it to hang toys off of it so my 8-month old doesn't drop them from the carts, to hang my bags from and to bring up my shopping bags from downstairs. It has a great non-slip cover on it so it doesn't slide around when it's in use.

Because it's lightweight, I can take it everywhere I go without adding a substantial amount of weight in my bag. It's of great quality and easy enough to open that even my four year old can do it.

The Not-So-Good: I would like to see more color options. Preferably darker colors that the Hubster wouldn't be embarrassed to be seen with. It would also be nice if they came in a smaller size so those bags with the long handles don't touch the ground.

Overall: I found it incredibly useful, affordable ($6.99) and one of those can't-live-without products. Built to last, lightweight and versatile, The Mommy Hook is specifically designed for the rugged sport of parenting. It's unlike those cheap plastic hangers that often break. The Mommy Hook is sold in Wal-Mart, Toys R Us, Babies R Us, as well as independent baby stores around the country.

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This is not a sponsored post. I received The Mommy Hook to facilitate my review. My thoughts and opinions remain my own.

Feature Friday: Braced-lets {Product Review}

Photo Credit: Courtesy Brace-Lets

About BRACED-LETS
BRACED-LETS are fun, durable and wearable bracelets for all ages, crafted entirely out of real orthodontic materials. Colorful, stretchy power chains are accented with metal brackets and contrasting elastic rubber bands and are designed to be mixed and matched, creating countless individual fashion statements.

Collect, trade and share - hop on the power chain and BRACE YOURSELF!

My Review
When I first heard of Braced-lets I thought it was a little creepy. I never wore braces when I was a kid, so I don't have that feeling of pride when one relates to a product. I imagined the braced-lets looking weird on my wrist. It was a different story once I received them in the mail.

Once I got over the fact that this type of material goes in someone's mouth, I started to see them for what they really are... totally cool and funky to wear. Even my four year old got in on the fun and grabbed a couple for himself. I should note, they are not intended for children under the age of 6. However, my kid is not the type to stick his accessories in his mouth so I'm pretty certain that he won't be ripping them apart and choking on the small pieces.

The braced-lets are offered in many, many different colors individually or in groups. They retail for $4.95 and can be purchased online at www.bracedlets.com. They're a hit all over the world, including Japan and the UK, and I'm sure they'll be the next-big-thing here in the U.S.

By the way, my favorite mag, Harper's Bazaar, gave them the thumbs up last year. Why do you care? Because it means that you can wear them without feeling like they're meant just for teens!

Oops, I almost forgot. They take the whole ortho-style a little bit further by offering these cute cases where you can store your braced-lets. Wouldn't it be a cute Easter basket stuffer?

Photo Credit: Courtesy Brace-Lets

About the Creators of BRACED-LETS
BRACED-LETS is the brainchild of Drs. Marc Lemchen and Jennifer Salzer, top New York City orthodontists, who enlisted the creative talent of Lulu Frost jewelry designer (and Jen’s sister) Lisa Salzer.

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Dr. Seuss’ Birthday and Cat in the Hat Marathon Celebration - March 2, 2012

Tomorrow, March 2, PBS KIDS will celebrate the 108th birthday of Dr. Seuss on-air, online, and on mobile. PBS stations nationwide will feature THE CAT-IN-THE-HAT-A-THON, a two-hour marathon of THE CAT IN THE HAT KNOWS A LOT ABOUT THAT! (check local listings). Kids will also be able to engage with the Cat and friends through games and video content online and on mobile, and parents will be able to enjoy a new Birthday Party Builder Tool on the PBS KIDS Shop website.

THE CAT IN THE HAT-A-THON will feature two brand new episodes, “Seasons – Spring and Summer/Fall and Winter,” which takes the Cat, Nick and Sally on a journey through the four seasons, and “When I Grow Up/Doing It Differently,” in which Nick and Sally explore what it means to grow up and learn that trying a different approach can sometimes be the best way to solve a problem. The marathon will also include encore presentations of “Hooray for Hair/Ice Is Nice” and “Chasing Rainbows/Follow the Prints.”

The celebration will continue online and on mobile. Video clips from all four episodes featured in THE CAT IN THE HAT-A-THON will be available for free online at PBSKIDS.org/video and on the PBS KIDS Video App for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch. The PBS KIDS Shop will also launch a Birthday Party Builder Tool – a one-stop-shop for parents’ every party need – on March 1. From tableware and party banners to clothing and gifts, the Party Builder offers customized recommendations based on the number of guests and exclusive, personalized products. It’s a fun and easy way for parents to plan the perfect party featuring their kids’ favorite characters, including the Cat in the Hat.

Trailer Thursday: FRANKENWEENIE

In Theaters October 5, 2012

About Frankenweenie
From creative genius Tim Burton (“Alice in Wonderland,” The Nightmare Before Christmas”) comes “Frankenweenie,” a heartwarming tale about a boy and his dog. After unexpectedly losing his beloved dog Sparky, young Victor harnesses the power of science to bring his best friend back to life—with just a few minor adjustments. He tries to hide his home-sewn creation, but when Sparky gets out, Victor’s fellow students, teachers and the entire town all learn that getting a new “leash on life” can be monstrous.

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