Review - HDE Kids Light Weight Shock Proof Handle Case for Apple iPad 2/3/4 (Blue)

Has been a lifesaver for our iPad! With a few modifications it would be perfect.

Once upon a time, our toddler brought the iPad to us...in her mouth. In order to preserve said iPad, we bought this case. It protected the iPad through tantrums, bites, being thrown on the ground, and more. And we lived happily ever after!

The handle is a great size for our children. The case is made of a material that feels like a sturdy foam. It's held up really well for the past 6 months! It's a bit tricky to get the power cord plugged in, but after practice we can do it without removing the case.

Wish that the handle were able to bend back just a bit more; it's not very sturdy when put upright on a table or counter (tends to fall forward unless we weigh the handle down with something). But overall it's been a great case!

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HDE Kids Light Weight Shock Proof Handle Case for Apple iPad 2/3/4 (Blue)

Review - Hyland's Homeopathic Teething Tablets

Love these teething tablets! Lifesaver for babies and their parents. :)

They dissolve easily in baby's mouth and start working fairly quickly. So much better than the oral gels. We've used these for 3 of our children and love them.

Would definitely buy again!

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Hyland's Homeopathic Teething Tablets 100% Natural Symptomatic Relief for Teething in Children 135 Tablets

Review - Coleman Oak Point Large Cool-Weather Sleeping Bag

Material is comfortable but the sleeping bag isn't long enough.

Bought this for my 6'3" husband for an father/son overnight trip this past weekend. Unfortunately, my husband froze. :( With his feet all the way to the bottom of the bag, the top of it barely covered his shoulders. Will be exchanging it for something longer.

On the pro side: the material is comfortable and the bag rolls up easily. No problems with the zippers.

Wish it had a stuff sack, but that's not a deal-breaker. Would be a great bag for someone a bit shorter.

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Coleman Oak Point Large Cool-Weather Sleeping Bag

Review - Coleman Green Valley Cool-Weather Sleeping Bag

Perfect sleeping bag for our kids!

We bought 2 of these for a father/son camp out this past weekend. They worked great! The material is nice and soft. The bags kept our boys nice and warm (during a very windy night!). Fairly easy to roll up and they wash easily in the washing machine (gentle cycle, line dry).

Wish it came with a carrying bag, but other than that it's a great bag for kids.

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Coleman Green Valley Cool-Weather Sleeping Bag

Gratitude - Thank You Utah Valley Marathon!

Shout out to all the amazing people at Utah Valley Marathon!













Our family participated in the Kids 1K Fun Run today and had a blast! Our boys, enjoyed running at their own pace, our oldest daughter had fun running and sitting on Daddy's shoulders, and I loved pushing our baby in the stroller.

The crowd at the finish line was fantastic! Our kids loved all the cheering. They were thrilled with their medals (all the kids who finished received a medal!) and thought it was so cool that they had marathon shirts and bib numbers.

It was a memorable experience for us; one that we'll definitely do again next year!

Thank you Utah Valley Marathon and sponsors.


Thank you Walgreens for sponsoring the race and providing the t-shirts and medals! Our kids have been wearing their medals constantly since Saturday.

Love,
The Borrowman Family

PS - Utah Valley Marathons, maybe next year you could ask the bounce houses to stay up a bit longer? We got to that area about 12:15pm and they'd all been taken down. Our kiddos were sad they didn't get to play in the bounce houses.

Also, the Clif bars and Jamba Juices were yummy for the rest of us, but one of our kiddos is allergic to tree nuts and mangoes. If possible, a few more allergy-free treats would be great. :)

Review - Kidzuu Soft Sole White Shoes 3 Cherry Blossoms 0-6M

Love these darling shoes, and the fit is fantastic!

Bought these for our 1-year-old and they're awesome! Be sure to measure your child's foot so you'll get the correct size (I bought shoes that were too big the first time around).

The design is adorable, leather is nice and supple but seems like it will last for a good while, and the bottoms are soft but not slippery. They're nice and wide, and the elastic in the front and back makes it much easier to put them on a squirmy baby.

Our girl is just learning to walk and these are the perfect shoes for her! Will be buying more when she grows out of these.

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Kidzuu Soft Sole White Shoes 3 Cherry Blossoms 0-6M

Review - Minecraft Core Steve Action Figure with Accessory

Decent price, cute little figure!

Bought this for a 10-year-old boy and he loves it! It's fairly small, but that was expected. The arms and legs move, and the pick axe fits great in Steve's hand. The block is cute (it doesn't open). We priced them at Walmart, Toys R Us, and Target. Best price was on Amazon.

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Minecraft Core Steve Action Figure with Accessory

Review - Lego Series 6 Flamenco Dancer Mini Figure

Love my cute little Lego flamenco dancer!

Colors are nice and bold, detail is great, face is sweet. She comes with a little black fan accessory. Easy to put together. Will be fun to add to my collection!

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Lego Series 6 Flamenco Dancer Mini Figure

Review - T-Shirt DC Comics Boys 8-20 Superman Logo Applique

Great price, great colors, great fit!

Bought a size medium for a 10-year-old and it looks fantastic! The colors are nice and bright. The "S" is straight on ours (not crooked like the picture shows). Glad we bought it!

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DC Comics Boys 8-20 Superman Logo Applique

Review - SentrySafe H2300 0.36 Cubic Foot Fire-Safe Waterproof Chest, Silver Gray

Great size, holds quite a lot, decent price.

We bought this safe mainly to protect important documents (birth certificates, social security cards, etc.) in the event of a fire. Bonus: it has a lock to help deter thieves.

I love that the inside is big enough to hold legal-sized documents without folding them. It's deep enough to hold a good-sized bundle of papers, as well as CDs, DVDs, memory sticks, external hard drive...even jewelry!

The safe is heavy, so it's not meant to be carted around everywhere. We found a little corner in which to store ours. It comes with 2 keys, which is great for those of us who tend to misplace things. :)

It takes a little bit of practice to get the lid to open (tip: make sure it's unlocked, then use one hand to push down on the top of the lid while the other hand pushes up on the red latch.)

Overall, it seems to be a good investment! Hopefully we never have a fire to put it to the test, but it does give me some peace of mind.

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SentrySafe H2300 0.36 Cubic Foot Fire-Safe Waterproof Chest, Silver Gray

Review - Star Wars Fighter Pods Rampage Figure 16 Pack

Great price; awesome figures!

I bought these to use as decorations for my son's birthday cake. He was thrilled! It made for a very easy, fun cake. He's been collecting Fighter Pods and loved being able to play with them after his party.

Would definitely buy again!

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Star Wars Fighter Pods Rampage Figure 16 Pack

Review - Teva Women's Tirra Athletic Sandal Black/Grey

My new favorite sandals! Absolutely LOVE them!

I bought these for a trip to Europe. They arrived about a week before we left and I was expecting to have to wear them for a few days to break them in. To my surprise, I tried them on, they fit perfectly, and they were extremely comfortable from the get-go!

I've been wearing them almost daily for the past month and a half, and they still look brand new!

The velcro straps are great for getting a perfect fit (good if you have long, narrow feet like I do), colors are wonderful, they feel fantastic, and they wash up well.

I'd been using a different type of Teva for the past few years and thought I'd try something new. I'm so glad I did!

I'll be buying a back-up pair of these!

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Teva Women's Tirra Athletic Sandal Black/Grey

Review - Levana Oma Clip-On Portable Baby Movement Monitor with Audible Alarm, White/Orange

Works great; love the piece of mind it gives to this paranoid mama!

We've been using this almost nightly for the past month and LOVE it! Our 1-year-old is in a co-sleeper, transitioning to a crib, and this works great for her. We attach it to her diaper and then swaddle her and put her to sleep. So far, no false alarms (like we occasionally had with the Snuza Go!) and I'm able to relax and sleep at night.

The directions are fairly simple. The monitor is lightweight and the tip that touches their skin is nice and soft. The whole thing is easy to wipe clean with a gentle cloth. The batteries have lasted quite awhile already, and the green blinking light (to let you know when they take a breath) is nice and bright.

Would definitely purchase again!

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Levana Oma Clip-On Portable Baby Movement Monitor with Audible Alarm, White/Orange

Review - Marvel Boys Logo Tees 3 Pack Size, Assorted, Large

High quality, great designs, bright colors, good fit!

Bought a set of size Large for a 10-year-old boy. He loves them, and so do I!

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Marvel Boys 8-20 8-18 Logo Tees 3 Pack Size, Assorted, Large

Book Review - Oh, The Places You'll Go!

A classic! I love the rhyming, drawings, and especially the uplifting message.

One of my friends told me about a cute idea: ask all of your child's teachers to sign it (in secret) and present it to your child when they graduate. LOVE this idea, so I bought 2. One for each of my school-aged children.

Their teachers have been really sweet about signing it, and I love reading the kind things they're saying about my children. I'm excited to present the books to my kiddos in the future!

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Oh, The Places You'll Go!

Review - CABEAU Best Inflatable Air Evolution Travel Pillow

This is a fantastic travel pillow!

I bought it for a trip this spring (total of 8 flights) and it was awesome! Inflates/deflates easily. Holds air well. Cover is nice and soft (and I love that it's washable).

It folds up quite small, which made it easy to stash in my backpack. The support sides make a huge difference! I've never been able to get comfortable with other neck pillows, but this one is IT!

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CABEAU Best Inflatable Air Evolution Travel Pillow and Neck Pillow with Raised Support Sides, Flatter Back, and Soda-Can Sized Portable Pouch - Black