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Posted by: Melissa @ Mommy Living the Life of Riley on June 27th, 2012    Filed in: Giveaways, Product Reviews

PeaceLoveMomMotherhood: the toughest job you'll ever love.  I believe that saying down to my core, for I've never worked harder at something, only to love and cherish every single minute of it.  We moms are in a unique club of sorts that only other moms understand.  Believe me, I know.  Before I became a mom, I was completely clueless as to how wonderful motherhood could be.  Now, of course, I want to proclaim my "mom-ness" to the world!

PeaceLoveMom is a company that totally gets that and wants to help all of us moms celebrate motherhood in a cool, stylish way.  Established in 2006, the PeaceLoveMom team of ladies bring variant backgrounds, perspectives, and creativity to the table.  Although the day-to-day business tasks are split, every PeaceLoveMom in our company possesses the same passion for motherhood and their new found careers. Creating designs that will both inspire and empower mothers everywhere, PeaceLoveMom represents a collaboration and true celebration of motherhood.  Keep reading to learn more!

I reviewed the Happy Mom Turquoise V-Neck Burn Out Tee from PeaceLoveMom which retails for $48.00.

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June
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Posted by: Melissa @ Mommy Living the Life of Riley on June 26th, 2012    Filed in: Giveaways, Product Reviews

Educational InsightsAs a former Science teacher, I have to admit that I couldn't be happier with my daughter's budding love for nature.  She definitely enjoys exploring the outdoors and learning all she can about the critters and creatures we co-exist with outside.

Educational Insights, manufacturer of playful products with serious educational value, has found an indoor way for your little scientist to learn plenty of great information about bugs, with the GeoSafari Jr. Talking Bug Net. Keep reading to learn more!

I reviewed the GeoSafari Jr. Talking Bug Net from Educational Insights which retails for $29.99, but is currently on sale for $24.40 with FREE SHIPPING.

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June
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Posted by: Melissa @ Mommy Living the Life of Riley on June 26th, 2012    Filed in: Product Reviews

PBS KidsIf your family is a fan of PBS Kids, then you've probably heard of the extremely popular children's show, Super Why!.  My daughter is a huge fan of Super Why! and the rest of the super readers and loves to tune in to their daily adventures where they solve problems using the power to read.

I have to admit that I thoroughly enjoy watching this series with her and we frequently act out the parts of Alpha Pig, Princess Presto and Wonder Red as well as sing along to the super catchy theme song!  Recently, PBS Kids hosted an hour-long Super Why! extravaganza whereby the super readers solved problems as they traveled around the world.

If you weren't lucky enough to catch it on television, never fear.  Just make sure to pick up the Super Why! Around the World Adventure DVD instead!

I reviewed the Super Why! Around the World Adventure DVD from PBS Kids, which retails for $12.99, but is currently on sale for $9.47 with FREE SHIPPING.

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June
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Posted by: Melissa @ Mommy Living the Life of Riley on June 26th, 2012    Filed in: Product Reviews

Kiddie AcademyBill and Marina Schmidt opened their Kiddie Academy franchise on March 31, 2008 at 4225 Concept Court, Bradenton, Florida, while in their mid-40's. The Schmidts have a passion for the business and believe wholeheartedly in "Community Begins Here." With their dedication to superior customer service, commitment to education and focus on creating a warm, nurturing environment, the Schmidts have shown local families why Kiddie Academy stands apart from their competitors.

Background: With the birth of their daughter, Bill and Marina began looking for quality child care in their area, which turned out to be quite a challenge. As a Vice President of Human Resources for a Fortune 500 company, with a Master's degree in early childhood education, Marina became dissatisfied with the corporate world and saw this as an opportunity to use her skills in an educational aspect.

For Bill, a manufacturing engineer, opening a Kiddie Academy location meant bringing a much needed service to the area. The Schmidts were looking at child care franchise options for a little over a year before they decided upon Kiddie Academy. They found Kiddie Academy's dedication to education and warm, welcoming approach to be the perfect combination.

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Posted by: Melissa @ Mommy Living the Life of Riley on June 25th, 2012    Filed in: Giveaways, Product Reviews

Educational InsightsI'll be the first to admit that I'm an absolute moron when it comes to geography.  I know my 50 states and pretty much what lies on the North American continent, but after that, you can forget it.  :question:  Now as an adult, it's fairly embarrassing when folks mention places like Belarus or Kazakhstan because I never even knew they existed.

Like any good parent, I want my daughter to learn from my own mistakes and do better than me in her own life.  That's why I was thrilled to find that Educational Resources has a fun and amazing way to help children learn their world geography...the GeoSafari Talking Globe!  Keep reading to learn more!

I reviewed the GeoSafari Talking Globe  from Educational Insights which retails for $119.99, but is currently on sale for $86.75 with FREE SHIPPING.

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June
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Posted by: Melissa @ Mommy Living the Life of Riley on June 24th, 2012    Filed in: Product Reviews

Summer Games The summer season is one of freedom for children.  No school, no worries and plenty of time to do anything and everything they want to.  Unfortunately for parents, it doesn't seem to take them long to run out of things to do, which then ushers in the never-ending  proclamations of "Mom, I'm BORED!"  :bored:

Board games are a terrific source of entertainment that keep kids engaged both socially and mentally.  I've been a huge fan of board games ever since I was a little kid and still enjoy playing them with my family whenever I get the chance.  After playing the same old family favorites for over 25 years though, I must admit that those games have become rather stale to me.

That's why I was thrilled to learn of five new games that guarantee to keep the good times rollin' as well as keep your children away from the all-too-alluring video games, computers and tech gadgets.  Keep reading to learn more about five games which will banish your child's cries of boredom for good!

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