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Posted by: Melissa @ Mommy Living the Life of Riley on November 21st, 2012    Filed in: Product Reviews

Mickey Mouse AppAs families gear up for their Thanksgiving road trip, Disney Publishing Worldwide unveils an exciting app to keep kids entertained in the back seat: Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Mickey’s Wildlife Count Along!

In this first-ever math and science Disney Learning app, readers join Mickey and his friends on a globe-spanning road trip to Mickey Beach, traveling through exciting environments, while counting groups of animals and learning about wildlife habitats.  Early math concepts such as sequencing, more and less, and group to numeral matching are also reinforced through bonus play-along games and interactivity.

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November
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Posted by: Melissa @ Mommy Living the Life of Riley on November 21st, 2012    Filed in: Product Reviews

National Wildlife FederationNational Wildlife Federation, publisher of Ranger Rick, one of the longest-running, most successful children’s magazines of all time, today announced that the Ranger Rick brand will include print and digital fun for younger children, too! For the first time in Ranger Rick’s 50-year history, beginning readers can receive a Ranger Rick-branded magazine specially designed for their interests and reading skills.

Ranger Rick Jr. is a new, colorful print magazine packed with intriguing facts and world-class animal photography. But that's not all. “Ranger Rick Jr. Appventures – Lions!” is a cutting-edge storybook app for the iPad designed for kids to explore, create, and play their way through incredible animal adventures.

“If your child loves animals, he or she will love Ranger Rick Jr. magazine,” said Lori Collins, Editor of Ranger Rick Jr. “The magazine’s dazzling wildlife photos and simple, easy-to-follow text make it the perfect first magazine for any young animal lover.”

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November
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Posted by: Melissa @ Mommy Living the Life of Riley on November 19th, 2012    Filed in: Product Reviews

KeepAmerica.comIn this country, we're all aware of the state of the economy and how jobs aren't the easiest thing to find right now.  Some of the nation's job shortages can be attributed to companies seeking cheaper labor from countries overseas.  But in order to keep and create plenty of well-paying jobs here at home, we need to put our money where our mouths are...right here in the USA.  :usa:

The holiday season is a tremendous opportunity for everyone to support our local companies here in America.  Buying American made gifts from KeepAmerica.com will help our own economy thrive during these tough times.  Keep reading to learn more about the online source for all things made in the USA!

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November
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Posted by: Melissa @ Mommy Living the Life of Riley on November 17th, 2012    Filed in: Product Reviews

eBayThe holidays are officially here, which means that you are probably busy finding the perfect gifts for those special people in your life.  I'm happy to say that my holiday shopping is already complete and the last day I plan on hitting the stores this season is on Black Friday.  (I just can't resist those amazing deals!)

So how did I finish so early?  Actually, there are two reasons I can successfully avoid the holiday shopping hustle and bustle each year...

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November
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Posted by: Melissa @ Mommy Living the Life of Riley on November 16th, 2012    Filed in: Product Reviews

Two HipposWe've all been there at one time or another...scared of the monsters lurking under our beds.  A child's imagination is both wonderful and dangerous all at the same time.  Wonderful in that it can create and entertain, but dangerous in that those vivid conjurings can scare and terrify!

So how can you keep those active minds calm and peaceful when it's time to turn out the light?  Just call the Monster Buddy to the rescue!

I reviewed the Hot Pink Monster Buddy Body Pillow from Two Hippos, which retails for $65.99.

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November
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Posted by: Melissa @ Mommy Living the Life of Riley on November 14th, 2012    Filed in: Product Reviews

SI Kids SPORTS ILLUSTRATED Kids is THE magazine for boys and girls who love sports. It presents sports the way kids want to read about them: with great action photos, easy-to-read stories about star athletes, helpful instructional tips from the pros, and humor, comics, and activities. SI Kids is a great way to encourage kids to read, and it has won highest honors from the Association of Educational Publishers and the Parents' Choice Award.

Receive an entire year of SI Kids in print and on tablet for only $19.95! You can subscribe HERE.

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