A non-wine girls first impression of the California Wine Club

wine club

I fully admit, I drink them, but I don’t know much about wines. I am the one who stands in front of the wine at the grocery store, looking like a deer in headlights. It’s not pretty. Lucky for me, I was given the opportunity to experience the California Wine Club’s Premier Club Membership. Their most popular wine club membership features two bottles of award-winning wine from California's … [Read more...]

Now accepting submissions for our 2011 Holiday Gift Guide

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Submissions are now open for our 2011 Holiday Gift Guide! Submission fee for the Holiday Gift Guide 2011 is $25. This includes a permanent post on The Maven of Social Media as well as the post being share on Social Media outlets such as Facebook and Twitter. In some cases, we may waive the submission fee in exchange for a review and /or giveaway post in addition to the Gift Guide … [Read more...]

{review} Have you seen Giant Trouble, an eBook from SkyReader Media?

Giant Trouble

Over the past few days. I’ve been checking out the new eBook, Giant Trouble by SkyReader Media. I’m really impressed. It’s obvious by the features included that a lot of thought went into this e-book. An interactive graphic novel for tweens, Giant Trouble is a thrilling tale about Finn, the biggest giant in Ireland and his wife Oona, who saves Finn from Cucullin, the biggest and strongest … [Read more...]

Who says highchairs can’t be sassy?

Svan-Highchair-Espresso-med

I knew from the moment I saw the Svan High Chair that I loved it. The sleek styling is what sold me on it. What can I say? It’s a sexy and sophisticated chair. I especially love that it will grow with Quincy. When I say grow, I mean it. The Svan ergonomically designed high chair converts to a full size adult chair. Now, I don’t know if that means Quincy will take this chair to college with … [Read more...]

Flipped over the Flip UltraHD!

Flip UltraHD

You’ll FLIP (in a good way) over the Flip UltraHD Video Camera. This tiny camcorder packs a lot of punch in about the size of an old Nokia cell phone. With a 4GB built in flash Memory, it records about an hour of your toddlers stumbles, your vlog about cooking or your teenagers skateboarding tricks (and a whole lot more) The Flip Video Ultra HD records at 30fps in HD720p resolution in MP4 file … [Read more...]

Life is a Picnic Pack (and sometimes a box of chocolates)

Life is a Picnik Pack

Are you ready for Earth Day next week? I was so excited to receive a “Life is a Picnic Pack” from Diapers.com the other day. What’s a Picnic Pack you say? Green Toys, one of our favorite sponsors is participating, along with 4 other outstanding earth-friendlly brands in a fun limited edition pack for Earth Month. Just for Earth Month each pack is priced at a 25% discount and profits … [Read more...]

Check out LEAPFROG’s ‘SCOUT’S ABC GARDEN’ APP (giveaway closed)

Scout's ABC Garden

LeapFrog is AWESOME. We got sneak preview of the LEAPFROG’s 'SCOUT'S ABC GARDEN' APP FOR iPHONE®, iPOD TOUCH® AND iPAD™ and let me tell you, LeapFrog continues to impress. It didn’t take long after personalizing this little app (one of my favorite things about LeapFrog) for the giggles to begin. Picking either pal Playful Scout or Loveable Violet, my child went on a learning … [Read more...]

Recaro has earned my love

Marlee in the Recaro

Three years ago when I heard the name Recaro I thought aftermarket Motorcross seats.  Fast forward to now, three years and two kids later, when I hear Recaro I think AMAZING car seat. So  I was beyond excited when I got the opportunity to get a Recaro ProRIDE for review. We were given the ProRIDE in Hanna and not only is it beautiful it has exceeded all of the US federally mandated safety … [Read more...]