M.C. Plays Hide and Seek Blog Tour: Review & Giveaway

Have you ever tried to help your child understand the rather dreadful disease...cancer? You may get started by reading M.C. Plays Hide and Seek, the first book in the Talk4Hope series written by mom and cancer survivor Eva Grayzel. Learn more about this wonderful book and enter to win a signed copy!

About the Book:

Book Title: M.C. Plays Hide and Seek: An Empowering Story for Healthy Children Who Care About a Person Living with Cancer by Eva Grayzel
Category: Children's Fiction (Ages 3-7), 64 pages
Genre: Children's Picture Book
Publisher: Mascot Books
Release date: Jan 5, 2021
Tour dates: Jan 5 to Feb 1, 2021
Content Rating: G for everyone.

M.C. is a cancer cell who shares just enough information about the nature of the disease to promote dialogue and minimize fear. The scary part of cancer is the unknown. Learn about doctors who look for cancer. Understand feelings children experience and learn ways to cope. Empower children with knowledge and how to make a difference. M.C. Plays Hide & Seek strengthens communication and builds emotional health.

Buy the Book: Amazon | Eva Grayzel | B&N

My Review:

M.C. Plays Hide and Seek is a highly inspiring, informative, and educational book written in kid-friendly language. As a personified creature representing a cancer cell, M.C. brags about how well it plays its favorite game hide and seek. By inviting the reader to play the Name-The-Doctor game, it lists the various kinds of doctors that try to find it and how they go about searching for clues. The game of hide and seek won't be over until M.C. is found. The good news is that it is not contagious.

The latter half of the book addresses children's need to express their feelings when they know that someone they love has been diagnosed with cancer. It also suggests possible ways in which children may help find a cure for cancer and how healthy lifestyle changes may help them outsmart M.C. Good things can still happen despite how mischievious M.C. can get. Love is the most powerful medicine of all!

The combination of pictures of real people and funny cartoons, along with the lighted-hearted tone of the narrator (i.e. M.C.), makes the subject less scary without understating its serious impact. I love how the book encourages us to stay positive and resilient in the face of adversity. It teaches about courage, compassion, kindness, love and support, which are qualities we'd like our children to possess whether cancer is involved or not. I agree with the author that honesty works better than secrecy to help minimize fear. The key is to find the right balance between not enough and too much information based on a child's age and emotional capacity. In my opinion, the book is worth reading for all children, not just those in families affected by cancer.

Try Out The Most Popular Building Sets Through Pley

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Have you been searching the toy store shelves for the perfect LEGO®, K’NEX, or PleyWorld product for the little builder in your world? Sometimes, it can be tough to shell out the cash for something you know will only be played with once, and will spend the rest of its life collecting dust. Pley is the perfect solution. They have all the coolest toys kids love, and the subscriptions start at just $25 a month. Here are some of the most popular products available now for Pley members:

Star Wars Clone Commander Cody & Jango Fett LEGO® Set: They can battle it out with these LEGO buildable action figures: Jango Fett and LEGO Clone Commander Cody! They're fun to put together and even more fun to battle play!


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VTech Switch & Go Dinos Bronco the RC Triceratops Giveaway

What do you think about a toy dinosaur that can be transformed into a race car with remote control? Sounds pretty cool, right? Bronco the RC Triceratops from the VTech Switch & Go Dinos Turbo series is a dinosaur, transformer, and RC race car all rolled into one. Win it for your little dino fanatic!

Sponsored by: Vtech

Hosted by: NYSavingSpecials

Co-hosted by:

Simply Sherryl, Barbara's Beat and The Mixing Bowl

One lucky winner will receive a
VTech Switch & Go Dinos Turbo Bronco the RC Triceratops (ARV $44.99)

BabyLit Halloween Pack Giveaway (ARV $50)

How was your Halloween? My kids had a blast last night. We brought home a huge load of candies from trick-or-treating. Then we attended an outdoor party where there were free carnival rides, pony rides, petting zoo, bounce houses, rock climbing for kids, live band, hot air balloon, and fireworks! Although Halloween is over this year, you can still win a Halloween themed prize that can be enjoyed all year long, especially for book loving families!

Hosted by Joy Makin' Mamas

BabyLit creates adorable, charming books for kids based on the classics. The BabyLit Halloween Pack consists of two board books, a four pack of adorable buttons, a sturdy canvas tote, and the Build & Play Frankenstein app for Android or iOs. You may read the Joy Makin' Mamas review here

One lucky reader will win this BabyLit Halloween Pack valued $50!

Dream Team Pets 30% Off Coupon Code

Do you have an energetic child who struggles to settle in bed every night? Have you been looking for a product that will not only help her make a smooth transition to bedtime, but will also allow you more "Me Time" or couple time when your child is sound asleep? Dream Team Pets has the perfect solution for you.

Dream Team Pets is much more than a bedtime toy-it's an innovative kid's sleep aid that helps end the bedtime battles of trying to keep your child in bed. Developed with the help of a pediatrician, Dream Team Pets bedtime routine empowers kids as they reward their Pet with stickers and a certificate for a good night's sleep. If the child wakes up from a nightmare, there are no hard feelings because the responsibility is on their Pet, but when they successfully sleep in their own bed, the kids feel a sense of accomplishment as they reward their Dream Team Pet. What makes this unique is that the kids think they are training their Pet, but really they are sleep training themselves!

Wanna give it a try? Use code USFGUIDE to receive 30% Off your order here. It would make an awesome holiday gift too!

Disclosure: I will receive a free product in exchange for this publication.

Rubber Duckie & Friends Bath & Shower Wands 50% Off!

Does your child love bath time? Would you like to make bath time more exciting for your kiddo? Then you may want to check out Rubber Duckie & Friends bath and shower wands - designed to deliver Good Clean Fun in the bathroom! The soft, spray won't sting and is gentle enough to bathe infants and toddlers. Your kids will love their new adorable bath buddy. Then, as they grow Rubber Duckie & Friends become their first very own shower head.

This bath & shower wands for kids feature:

- Soft 1.5 gpm spray pattern gentle enough for infants and toddlers.

- Attaches easily to your current shower arm or included 2-way diverter.

- Diverter switches water-flow from mom & dad's shower to kid's.

- Extra-long 6-foot hose reaches back of any standard tub.

- Rubber suction cups makes wand mount completely moveable.

- Goes anywhere in the tub or shower.

- Perfect for kids ages 6 months & older.

- Makes a great baby shower gift.

Rubber Duckie & Friends Bath & Shower Wands retails $24.99 each, but now you can get 50% off with code PNMAG. Visit www.rubberduckieandfriends.com and pick your child's favorite character at half price today!

Disclosure: I will receive a free product in exchange for this publication.

Pulse Performance Electric Scooter Giveaway (ARV $100)

In search of a unique gift for your little fashionista who also loves to be on the move? Look no further than the Pulse Performance Electric Scooter! It's available in hot pink and ready to be decorated and accessorized anyway you like. Don't miss your chance to win one for free!

Hosted by StellarManicMommy2 Blog & The Hopping Bloggers

Co Hosted by
Mama Smith Review's - Reviews 411 - Women and their Pretties

The Pulse Performance Lightning Electric Scooter is a 100-watt, chain-driven scooter with speeds up to 10 mph. The 24-volt battery system gives this electric scooter approximately 40 minutes of ride time. The twist throttle on the handlebars offers control and convenience and the single-piece in-mold Composite Deck Traction (CDT) surfacing gives plenty of foot space for a controlled ride.

Kid Basix Stainless Steel Water Bottle Giveaway: Choice of 3 Products!

Stainless steel water bottles or sippy cups come with many great benefits. They are BPA free, more durable, eco-friendly and naturally resistant to stains and corrosion. All these qualities make them the ideal drinking utensils for children! Check out Kid Basis stainless steel products and enter to win 3 of your choice!

Baby Costcutters has teamed up with a great group of bloggers to bring you this awesome giveaway.

About the sponsor:

Kid Basix provides stainless steel bottles, sippy cups, and sports bottles. With the cups being made out of stainless steel you do not have to worry about BPA :) The SafeSippy 2 cup comes with a straw and three different inserts to adjust to your child's needs; a plug to put in if you are traveling, a sippy valve for those used to turning the cup up to drink, and a straw and drink through adapter.

For the duration of this giveaway, you can save 20% off your entire order with the code: babycostcutters.

Baby Costcutters was given three cups to review. Here is what she had to say:

"My kids love these cups. When they came all three of them wanted to use them right away....even the 2-year-old. His was the SafeSippy 2 cup. The three different valves you can use in this cup will come in very handy as he moved through the sippy cup stages. My older two boys each received a Safe Sporter cup. They are using them to bring to school for snack time and are enjoying using them. We have not had any problems with leaks at all. With the cups being made out of stainless steel they are very durable cups and seem like they will last a long time!"

One lucky winner will receive her choice of 3 products from Kid Basix!

Giveaway ends on 10/8. Open to US 18+ only. Please use the Rafflecopter form below to enter. Good Luck!

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Disclosure: I received no compensation for this publication. Opinions expressed are the author's own and may differ from yours. icefairy's Treasure Chest is not responsible for sponsor prize shipment.

LeapFrog LeapsterGS Explorer or $70 Amazon Gift Card Giveaway

It's back to school time and time for some learning fun. When you combine technology with learning, you are sure to find kids that love that combination.  The LeapFrog LeapsterGS Explorer is a perfect gaming system that delivers high-quality gaming and fast-paced action but in a kid tough design.  It can also snap pictures and videos with its built in camera and recorder holding up to 2 GB.  It also has a new motion sensor and kids ages 4 to 9 can explore a library of more than 300 LeapFrog downloadable apps and games.

We own a bunch of LeapFrog products and love them all. Although we haven't tried the LeapsterGS Explorer, we're confident that it will be a great addition to your collection of educational toys. Don't miss your chance to win one here!

The prize includes:

• LeapsterGS handheld device
• Quick Start CD
• Parent guide
• USB cable
• Stylus
• 3 apps

Giveaway ends on August 31 and is open worldwide.  If the winner lives outside the US, she will receive a $70 Amazon gift card instead, but any winner can choose between the two prize options!

Please use the Rafflecopter form below to enter and good luck!

What To Expect The Second Year Gift Basket Giveaway (ARV $75)!

Today marks the arrival of the brand new member in the legendary What To Expect family--What To Expect The Second Year by Heidi Murkoff & Sharon Mazel! As a passionate fan of the What To Expect book series, I'm really excited about the official launch of this much-needed sequel to What To Expect The First Year! New and experienced moms alike, could use some practical advice to guide them through different stages of their children's development. Filled with helpful tips, solutions, and strategies from parenting experts who are moms themselves, the new book is bound to become the first place parents will want to turn to when their baby turns toddler.

I was provided with an advanced reading copy of What To Expect The Second Year for review.  The book picks up the action at baby's first birthday and walks parents through the fascinating, complicated, sometimes maddening, but always magical second year. Consistent with the writing style of the other What To Expect books, the new book follows an easy-to-access, topic-by-topic format. Reading the book feels like you're chatting with another mom who has gone through what you're about to experience and who has an answer to every question you can possibly think of. The book covers a wide range of toddler-related topics, including developmental milestones, feeding, sleeping, behaviors of every conceivable kind, discipline, traveling with a toddler, and keeping a toddler healthy and safe. What to Expect the Second Year  is a must-have handbook for any parent of a toddler! You may watch this video to see what Heidi Murkoff has to say about her new book.

The Giveaway

Workman Publishing and What To Expect  have generously offered to give one of my lucky readers a What To Expect The Second Year Gift Basket valued at $75! In addition to the book itself, the basket contains must-have items for any toddler and the parents who love them -- board books for inquisitive minds, building blocks and balls to assist with small motor function development, toddler-sized utensils, safety covers to keep the little one safe and, of course, a snuggly stuffed animal!

Required Entry: Visit What To Expect and leave a comment telling me what part of the site you find to be most useful. (Please leave a valid email address in your comment or make sure one is visible in your blogger profile).

Extra Entries (optional): please make sure you do the required entry first! Please leave a separate comment for each extra entry, i.e. 1 comment=1 entry.

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RT @luckytoddler #Win a @What_To_Expect Gift Basket! A $75 value! http://bit.ly/wtesy #giveaway #contest #sweepstakes #WTE2yr
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• Blog about this giveaway and link back to this post. Then leave the link in your comment (1 extra entry for mentioning this giveaway on your blog; 3 extra entries for a separate blog post).

Giveaway ends at 11:59 pm Central Time on 4/18/11

Open to US Residents Only

Winner will be chosen using random.org and will have 72 hours to respond before a new winner is chosen.

Thanks for entering and good luck!

Disclosure: I received a free book to facilitate my review. No monetary compensation was provided. All views and opinions expressed are my own. The sponsor will be solely responsible for shipping the prize directly to the winner.

DealPop USA Giveaway: Trendy Tadpole Deal & $20 Visa Gift Card!

~~The giveaway is now CLOSED. Congrats to winner Alice!~~

The new deal on DealPop USA is 50% off Trendy Tadpole children's clothes. From today through 3/31, you can get $32 worth of products from Trendy Tadpole for only $16. This is a hot deal and over 30 vouchers were sold within hours of launch!

Here are more details:

• $16 for $32 worth of online merchandise from Trendy Tadpole
• Hip tops for trendy tots including snap suits for infants and babies
• $1 ground shipping
• Featured in US Weekly and Parenting magazines

To sweeten the deal, DealPop provides me with a unique coupon code: TRENDYTADPOLE20, which gives you an additional 20% off the deal until March 31st! This means you could get the deal for only $12.80 and save more to cover the cost of shipping. This offer allows for instant redemption, which means the voucher can be used immediately.

More on Tendy Tadpole: Trendy Tadpole is a high end, quality baby, kid, and adult clothing company. They use 100% cotton shirts that are made in the U.S. and give special attention to the quality of each shirt.

The Giveaway

DealPop USA has generously offered to give one of my lucky readers a $20 Visa gift card or $25 account credit, which means the winner will be able to get at least two Trendy Tadpole products completely FREE! Even if you're not interested in this deal, you can apply the credit towards any future deals on the site. Please note that the winner is required to create an account in order to redeem her prize.

Required Entry: Leave a comment telling me which store you'd like to see DealPop USA offer a deal for. Feel free to check out recent deals on the site and suggest a "comeback" for an expired deal. (Please leave a valid email address in your comment or make sure one is visible in your blogger profile).

Extra Entries (optional): please make sure you do the required entry first! Please leave a separate comment for each extra entry, i.e. 1 comment=1 entry.

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• Follow Me on Twitter AND tweet the following message (1 extra entry per day) Yes! You may tweet once daily to increase your chances:

RT @luckytoddler #Win a $20 Visa Gift Card or $25 DealPop #cash! http://bit.ly/ttdpu #giveaway #contest #sweepstakes
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Giveaway ends at 11:59 pm Central Time on 3/30/11

Open to US Residents Only

Winner will be chosen using random.org and will have 24 hours to respond before a new winner is chosen.

Thanks for entering and good luck!

Disclosure: I received free account credits to facilitate my review. All views and opinions expressed are my own. Prize will be delivered directly by DealPop USA.

DealPop USA Giveaway: $14 Worth of Children's Books & Toys (Ends 3/23)

~~The giveaway is now closed. Congrats to winner Kristy!~~

I've noticed a rapid increase in the number of daily deals shopping site in the past year. Some are location based, some focus on specific category of products, and some target particular consumer groups. This is great for shoppers who are looking to save big without sacrificing quality.

I was recently introduced to DealPop USA, which offers nationwide deals on quality brands for up to 70% off retail prices. All deals can be purchased and enjoyed by anyone and anywhere in the U.S and are delivered electronically. Most deals are available for an average of 3 to 7 days.

From now through 3/24, DealPop USA is offering 50% off classic children's books and educational toys from Slimy Bookworm! Here are more details:

• $7 for $14 worth of books and toys at the Slimy Bookworm
• Books for kids ages 0-12
• Categories include education and fantasy
• Puzzles, toys, and plush animals based on children’s book characters
• Voucher can be applied towards shipping

To sweeten the deal, DealPop provides me with a unique coupon code: SLIMYBOOKWORM, which gives you an additional 20% off the deal until March 24th!

More on Slimy Bookworm: Slimy Bookworm offers a wide but well edited and browsable selection for all kinds of kids, from board-book-chewing toddlers to fantasy-loving tweens. The store also offers parenting titles as well as bath books, puzzles, and plush animals and dolls based on popular children’s book characters. 20% of Slimy Bookworm’s profits go to funding literacy.

The Giveaway

DealPop USA has generously offered to give one of my lucky readers $7 account credit, which means the winner will be able to get $14 worth of children's books and toys completely FREE! Even if you're not interested in this deal, you can apply the credit towards any future deals on the site. Please note that the winner will need to create an account in order to redeem her prize.

Required Entry: Leave a comment telling me which store you'd like to see DealPop USA offer a deal for. Feel free to check out past deals on the site and suggest a "comeback" for an expired deal. (Please leave a valid email address in your comment or make sure one is visible in your blogger profile).

Extra Entries (optional): please make sure you do the required entry first! Please leave a separate comment for each extra entry, i.e. 1 comment=1 entry.

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RT @luckytoddler 48-hour #giveaway! #Win $14 worth of children's #books & #toys from DealPop USA! http://bit.ly/sbwdl #contest #sweeps
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Giveaway ends at 11:59 pm Central Time on 3/23/11

Open to US Residents Only

Winner will be chosen using random.org and will have 24 hours to respond before a new winner is chosen.

Thanks for entering and good luck!

Disclosure: I received free account credits to facilitate my review. All views and opinions expressed are my own. Prize will be delivered directly by DealPop USA.

CSN Stores Giveaway: $75 Gift Card!

~~The giveaway is now closed. Congrats to winner Carol!~~

Spring is knocking on our doors! It's time to get out and play! Don't have easy access to a park or public playground? Or concerned about germs and the flu season? You can still let your kids enjoy fresh air and outdoor fun in the comfort and safety of your own backyard! I know few kids who don't love swings. Why not get one of these backyard swing sets, which will sure keep your kids entertained while they are bathed in sunshine and cool breeze?

I just found out that one of the CSN Stores carries a wide variety of swing sets in all price ranges. The one pictured above is on sale for only $99 plus free shipping! It has a compact design and won't take a lot of your backyard space. And if you get lucky and win my giveaway, the swing set could be yours for a bit over $20!

In addition to the 200+ stores they already have, CSN Stores has opened up a private sale site called Joss & Main, where you can get quality products from top brands and designers at up to 70% off retail. Each deal lasts only 72 hours while new ones are launched on a daily basis. For instance, this pretty baby from Flirty Apron costs only $16.95 (normally $39.99). It's definitely worth checking out.

The Giveaway

CSN Stores have once again generously offered to give one of my lucky readers a $75 Gift Card! It's good at any of their affiliated stores. Woot!

Required Entry: Visit CSN Stores, and leave a comment telling me which product (s) you would spend the gift card on if you won. (Please leave a valid email address in your comment or make sure one is visible in your blogger profile).

Extra Entries (optional): please make sure you do the required entry first! Please leave a separate comment for each extra entry, i.e. 1 comment=1 entry.

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• Join Contest Idooble and leave your FB name (3 extra entries)  New signups only. You could win a share of $25,000 in prizes!  Contest ends on 3/15.
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Giveaway ends at 11:59 pm Central Time on 3/16/11
Open to US & Canadian Residents!

Winner will be chosen using random.org and will have 72 hours to respond before a new winner is chosen.

Thanks for entering and good luck!

Disclosure: I did not receive any form of compensation for hosting this giveaway. All thoughts and opinions expressed on my own.

Join Eversave Today Get $5 Free & 50% off Melissa & Doug Toys!

If you'd like to join Eversave and take advantage of incredible local and national savings, today and tomorrow would be the best time to do it! Between 2/16 and 2/17, any new Eversave member will receive FREE $5 account credit instead of $2. If you refer a friend who then makes a purchase, you will be rewarded with $10 account credit. You can both win free money and spend it on one of these hot deals:

	Today's Save: Zoolu Today's Save:$25 for $50 worth of Melissa and Doug, BabyLegs, Moby Wrap and more products from ShopZoolu.com Expires 11:59 PM - Feb 18, 2011
	Bonus Save: Cliche Cosmetics Today's Save:$15 for $30 worth of customizable makeup at ClicheCosmetics.com Expires 11:59 PM - Feb 17, 2011

Soap Hope Today's Save:$10 for $20 worth of Mahya mineral makeup products at SoapHope.com - all proceeds go toward non-profit organizations Expires 11:59 PM - Feb 18, 2011

Rhythm! Discovery Center Today's Save:Explore the sound of music with two admissions to the Rhythm! Discovery Center Expires 11:59 PM - Feb 18, 2011

Happy shopping on Hump Day!

Mini Bargainz Strolling Tote Giveaway-2 Winners!

~~The giveaway is now CLOSED~~Congrats to oompaloompalove (#6) & Claude (#30)

Mini Bargainz is a newly launched online store featuring one baby product deal per day. It strikes me as the parents' version of Woot.com. A new bargain starts at 10am PDT every day. The featured item is typically 40%-80% off regular retail price! You need to act fast and grab the deal of the day before it expires. A great way to stay on top of the daily bargain is to sign up for their daily email alert. Their blog, Facebook and Twitter accounts are also updated with the latest product on sale. My favorite from their past deals are these adorable Zebra Crossing Club Backpack Buddies (was $21, cf $35 at Amzon)

I think their logo is really really cute and their site is very easy to navigate. I also like that you have the option to order without having to create an account. They offer a wide variety of shipping methods and the cheapest one costs less than $2. Mini Bargainz would really like you to check out their new site and take advantage of their bargains. Therefore they are giving away two stylish Built NY Strolling Tote in Hot Pink on my blog.

A stroll to the park or the grocery store is no reason to carry all your gear in a giant baby bag. This Baby Strolling Tote is all you need for a short time away from home. The tote is designed to carry just a few diapers, travel wipes and other baby needs for the parent on the go. There is a handle that can be unsnapped to attach to your stroller, or run the handle through an extra pacifier to keep it close at hand.

Product Features:

• Conveniently fits diapers, wipes, cell phones...
• Protects from falls
• Handle snaps to stroller
• Machine washable

The Giveaway

Mini Bargainz have generously offered to give two of my lucky readers a Built NY Strolling Tote in Hot Pink! Their original retail price is $19.99 each. The tote will sure make a handy accessory for moms.

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Giveaway ends at 11:59 pm Central Time on 7/10/10

Open to US & Canadian Residents!

Winners will be chosen using random.org and will have 72 hours to respond before a new winner is chosen.

Thanks for entering and good luck!

Disclosure: I 'm not compensated in any way for this post. Thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.

SuGoi Kids Reviews

One of my new hobbies as a mom is to dress up my kid. That's why I love SuGoi Kids, where I can purchase stylish designer clothes at significantly discounted prices (40%-70% off regular retail prices). SuGoi Kids is a mom-owned upscale online children's boutique featuring top European and American boutique brands including Luna Luna Copenhagen, Enchanted Enfant, Jottum, Kingsley, Catimini, Lola et Moi, Lelli Kelly, and many more. Run by a mom who "has been addicted to finding great deals on excellent quality merchandise", the store is dedicated to helping moms provide the best for their kids without breaking their bank.

The word "Sugoi" means "AWESOME" in Japanese. M. Bereal, the mom behind SuGoi Kids believes that all kids are awesome and that they deserve awesome clothes. Take a look at what she handpicked for my son: one pair of ALPHABET Retro Exploration Thick Canvas Grey Pants (made in France) and a CROCODILE CREEK Dinosaur Back Sack (currently out of stock). She also kindly enclosed a surprise gift for me--a cute ring from Two's Company. Thank you so much, M!


I have to admit that I'm not familiar with European brands, but I can tell that the Alphabet pants are well-made with comfortable and durable fabric. I love in particular the print and embroidered design on leg and patch. The elastic waist also enables the pants to "grow" with the kid. I intentionally ordered a slightly bigger size so that they would be perfect to wear in winter. The Crocodile Creek Dinosaur Back Sack has a cute and colorful design. It features water resistant lining, a hidden inner pocket and two side vents. The fabric is free from PVC & Phthalate free. My son was instantly attached to his new bag and filled it up with his favorite toys and board books.




I spent a fair amount of time browsing SuGoi Kids. It has a simple and modern web design, which makes it extremely easy to shop by price range and by category. Another great feature is that it charges a low flat rate for shipping: $5 USA and $10 international. You can save even more by buying in bulk. SuGoi Kids is easily accessible through various social media outlets. You may follow them on Twitter and Facebook, use live chat for instant help, or email customer service at info@sugoikids.com (M usually responded to my inquiries within minutes). Besides shirts and pants for boys, SuGoi Kids carries many stylish dresses for little girls. I'm sure you will find something awesome for your cutie!

Disclosure: I received free products from SuGoi Kids to facilitate my review. I did not receive any monetary compensation for this post and thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.