Tickle Fest with Tickle Monster

While I am on the topic of books that bring about laughs I though of how big a hit the book Tickle Monster is in our home.  This book is super cute!  It is basically a guided tickle fest with your kids. My younger kids (23 months, 5, & 6) absolutely love it!  This is their most requested book right now and reading it through once in a sitting is not usually enough.  This book is so creatively written. It is sure to be a big hit for you too.

P.S. For an even funnier time with the book, get the mitts that go with it.  They are cute and add to the experience.

Finger Puppet Books Make for Good Laughs

I saw this cute book one day while I was on vacation and my 10 month old (at the time) who was with me just giggled with delight when I showed it to her.  It is the Little Ladybug: Finger Puppet Book.  The fact that the ladybug moved seemed to thrill her and tickle her funny bone all at once.  Now that she is almost 2 she still laughs every time I read the book to her and wiggle the ladybug. Even my 5 and 6 year olds enjoy this book.  I have found that there are other versions of this book such as Little Duck, Little Puppy, Little Bunny, Little Lion, Little Mouse, and several more.  They are all just as cute as the ladybug version. 

Constructive Eating- Permission To Play With Your Food

Do you know any little boy who wouldn't love to play with his food with a bulldozer, fork lift and front loader?  These utensils from Constructive Eating give them permission to do just that.  They come together as a set of 3 or individually as a bull dozer pusher, a fork lift fork and a front loader spoon.  My son received these as a gift when he was 3 and has used them for just about every meal since (he is now 5).  In fact there have even been some tears shed when they were still getting cleaned in the dishwasher. We just recently discovered that the company has a plate out that goes with the utensils.  We haven't used it yet but it looks as if it would be a lot of fun.  It is a divided plate with a ramp and a place for the utensils to sit. Oh , and all of these products are PVC, phthalate, and BPA free.

For Moms: Amazing Smelling Natural Soaps, Perfumes, Lotions, Candles and More from Pacifica

Oh my! Have you ever tried any of Pacifica's products?  I was in love from the first moment I picked up the Tuscan Blood Orange soap box in a Whole Foods store and smelled it.  It is amazing!  I couldn't stop there. I had to smell them all.  They make so many wonderful scents but Tuscan Blood Orange and Tahitian Gardenia are my favorites. I love that the soap smells wonderful as you use it and the scent actually lingers afterwords.  Their body butters are also fantastic. They are thick and moisturizing and are great for layering the scent.

I haven't been a perfume wearer in a while because it has been hard to find a natural one that actually smells great but Pacifica's are all natural.  I really like carrying their solid perfumes in my purse and use the spray perfume at home.  They just came out with new roll-on perfumes that sounds great for at home or on the go.  Their products are made from natural ingredients and are free from Parabens, Sulfates, Propylene Glycol, Phthalates, GMOs, Triclosan and Petro-chemicals.

Any of Pacifica's items make great gifts. They are sold at Whole Foods stores or you can order online at Pacifica's website.  They have free shipping on orders over $50 and you can sign up for their newsletter for a chance to win a $100 gift certificate.

A New Veggie Tales DVD- It's a Meaningful Life

Veggie Tales have a special spot in our family's heart.  I actually grew up (as a teen) watching them with my younger siblings (on VHS of course) and now, as a mom, they are one of the few things that I am happy to let my kids watch.  I love that each story has a great moral lesson to it.  What better way to teach a valuable lesson than to make it funny and fascinating?

My (almost) 2 year old is in love with Bob and Larry.  Her first viewing of "Gideon: Tuba Warrior" gave her the desire to have Veggie Tales close by her side at all times.  For several nights in a row she wanted to sleep with the DVD case.  I had to quickly find some more comfortable Veggie Tales toys for her to love on.

I am excited because Veggie Tales has a new DVD coming out called It's a Meaningful Life.  It will be released October 2nd, 2010 but you can pre-order it now.  It is coming out bundled in a two-for-one special with the Saint Nicholas DVD for $14.99 on the Veggie Tales website.  We will certainly be adding this one to our collection.  If you haven't gotten into the Veggie Tales craze yet.  Now is the perfect time to do so and see what the fuss is all about.

Crocodile Creek Playground Balls

Crocodile Creek has lots of different designs for each of their products and there is sure to be one that your little person would like.  We love the playground balls that they have.  The girls like the ballerinas and ladybugs and the fire truck and dinosaurs are a big hit with my little boy.  They come in two sizes, 5" and 7".  The 5" balls are great for smaller kids with little hands while the 7" size is good for any age.  These balls are textured so they are easy to grip and they bounce well. They are made of rubber and contain no PVC, latex or vinyl. These make a great gift because most every child likes to play with balls and you can pick a design that appeals to any child.

Manhattan Toy Nursing Nina

Manhattan Toy makes some of our family's favorite toys.  They come up with so many unique toys and stuffed animals.  I cannot get over the cuteness of some of the latest ones I have seen.  The Nursing Nina cat who is nursing 3 adorable kittens is one I love.  The kittens nurse and also detach for playing with them separately.  It is just too cute.  They also have dog and pig versions. These are for ages 3 and up.  Check out their site for other great gift ideas.