There are times when a double or triple stroller is necessary in our family...but there are also many times we have wished that we owned a very compact, and more simple stroller for walks, vacations, etc. The problem is...we had yet to come across a stroller that offered the compact size we were looking for, along with the quality we need. That is...until we were introduced to a great stroller from QuickSmart.
For those who have been reading here for a while, you know that I'm a big fan of QuickSmart. They offer a line of lightweight, convenient and portable baby gear from Australia's largest toy distributor, Funtastic Limited. With products like the the 3-in-1 Travel Bassinet and the Easy Fold High Chair...busy parents now have baby gear products that are not only great quality, but also extremely convenient.

I love the idea of having a line of high quality, lightweight, convenient and portable baby gear to choose from...especially when it comes to strollers. That's why I couldn't have been more thrilled to learn we were going to have the opportunity to review the Easy Fold Stroller from QuickSmart.

Features/Benefits:

• Folds and unfolds in 2 easy steps
• Weighs 15.4 lbs
  
• Includes rain cover & carry bag
• ages 6+ months
• Revolutionary QuickSmart folding system ready to go in seconds
• NO assembly required
• Fits in small cars
  
• Compact design, folds into convenient carry bag
• Adjustable, 2 position seat recline
• Retractable canopy with viewing window
• Includes phthalate free rain cover
• four wheel design, five point safety harness , tether strap, and dual rear brakes for added safety
• Safe, smart, & stylish

When the QuickSmart Easy Fold Stroller arrived, I was impressed right away with the size of the box. It was small and lightweight...which had me even more eager to check out the stroller itself.
As I pulled the stroller out of the box, I was extremely happy to find that there is NO assembly required. It comes fully put together and ready to roll! Wow! As a busy parent, this is definitely something I appreciate and look for when it comes to baby gear.
Even before unfolding this lightweigh stroller, I had to take a picture to show you just how compact the Easy Fold Stroller really is! Can you believe it?! This is perfect for even the smallest of cars. It not only makes getting in and out of the vehicle a breeze, but it is also small enough to fit into their convenient carry bag as well.
This bonus bag (which comes with the stroller) makes storage, carrying and traveling so easy. Just one more reason why it was love at first sight with this extremely compact stroller!

Of course, I couldn't wait to checkout the stroller itself and the different features it has to offer. After reading through the user-friendly instruction manual, I found that the stroller unfolds in two easy and natural steps.
Once it was unfolded, I was thrilled with the sleek design. Not only is the stroller itself modern looking, but so is the material. I love the look, and the fact that it's gender neutral. It makes it easy to use with any of my kids which I greatly appreciate!

Putting Kaden in the stroller for the first time, I found that the seat was very comfortable for him. Not only does it have a bit of padding, but it also has a 2 position baby backrest.

Reclining it couldn't be easier either! There are two buckles which can be unbuckled to recline the seat. It's really that easy!
And, when it comes to comfort for the parent, there's the extra tall parent push bar which is perfect for both myself, and my tall husband.

Comfort is important, but safety comes first when it comes to baby gear. I love that this stroller has a five point safety harness and dual rear brakes for added safety.
With the weather finally warming up, we've been able to use the QuickSmart Easy Fold Stroller and have really liked how easily it pushes. It's lightweight and smooth. I also like having the canopy for those sunny days to help shade the kids. There's even a viewing window which allows me to check in on them when we're out for a stroll.


There's even a small storage basket on the bottom which I like to use for the small things I carry with me. It's a nice feature to have.

As I said, we've been thrilled with this stroller. The quality is great, and the features make it a very convenient, easy to use stroller for busy parents. I especially LOVE the fact that it's so compact and easy to take with us in the car. We're going on vacation in June, and I'm looking forward to having such a compact, lightweight stroller to take with us.
If you're looking for a safe, lightweight, and portable stroller...I would highly recommend checking out the QuickSmart Easy Fold Stroller.

Buy It: You can purchase the QuickSmart Easy Fold Stroller for $279.99.

**The product for this review was provided for free. All opinions are my own and were not influenced in any way**

For those who read here often, you know I'm a huge fan of Magic Cabin and their high quality toys. Offering everything from doll toys to games and crafts...their site is one I could browse for hours on end if I had the time. I love finding toys that will help my kids engage in active, creative and imaginative play...and I know I can always count on Magic Cabin for just that.

Magic Cabin began in 1989 as a small doll company and has since grown to include a large selection of kid-powered, simple toys that are sturdy, safe and fun. It is their belief that children's lives are enriched by ample time for open-ended, creative, imaginative play and have been guided by that notion since the beginning.

With Easter just around the corner, they have introduced an adorable new collection, their Peter Rabbit Collection! As I browsed their great selection, I was instantly drawn to the Peter Rabbit Tea Set and couldn't have been happier to learn we were going to have the opportunity to review it!
Features/Benefits:

• Storybook characters on heirloom-quality porcelain
  
• 20 piece set includes teapot, creamer, lidded sugar bow, 4 cups and saucers, 4 plates and 4 spoons
• Everything comes packed in a fabric-covered carrying case
• For ages 3 and up

Like many little girls, Kaelyn absolutely loves anything and everything to do with dress up and make believe play. I can't tell you how many times she's gotten all dressed up in her prettiest "princess dress" and had a tea party with her dolls and animals. It's so much fun seeing her engage in this type of imaginative play.

She also likes to have real tea parties and is always asking her brother, me and even my mom to have tea parties with her. That's why I knew she'd be absolutely thrilled to have such a neat tea party set for us to use.

When the Peter Rabbit Tea Set arrived, I was immediately impressed with how nicely it comes packaged. Each piece of the tea set is carefully packed in the adorable fabric-covered carrying case. This is not only a fun way to take the Tea Set with us wherever we want to have our tea party, but it is also a fantastic way to store it safely when not in use. I love it!

Of course, I couldn't wait to check out the tea set and all it had to offer. As I opened the carrying case, I found this 20 piece set was made of beautiful heirloom-quality porcelain. It is breakable, so it's not something that I allow Kaelyn to play with all the time, but something we get out together and have fun using with Grandma, Mommy, and even her dolls.

The moment Kaelyn saw the tea set she was tickled. She was smiling from ear to ear and begging to have a tea party. Of course I couldn't resist. I was just as excited to get everything out. The set includes a teapot, creamer, lidded sugar bow, 4 cups and saucers, 4 plates and 4 spoons. I am so impressed with all that the tea set offers. It has everything we could ever need and more.


And, the storybook characters on each piece make it that much more beautiful and fun to use. Kaelyn was drawn to them right away!
I have been very impressed with the adorable Peter Rabbit Tea Set and would definitely recommend it to any parent with young girls. Having a tea party is something many little girls love, and his tea set makes it that much more fun and real for them! The quality is fantastic and every little detail makes it very unique. We love it!

Of course there are many other great products in Magic Cabin's new Peter Rabbit Collection. With Easter just around the corner, I would definitely recommend checking them out.

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I don't know about you, but when it comes to must-haves in my wardrobe, the simple tee shirt is my go-to item. It's versatile and comfortable...something I can dress up or down. Whether I'm at home, or going out to run errands, etc...a tee shirt suits all my needs. It's an All-American classic and I'm always on the lookout for more. That's why I love Old Navy.

I've always been a fan of Old Navy and their high quality clothes for the whole family. I was especially excited to find out they were revamping their favorite tees! Their new BEST-TEES fit the different styles of every member of the family. With everyone having different taste, their styles range from the classic V-neck white tee to bright and bold camisoles.

I was excited to learn I was going to have the opportunity to review one and was sent a BEST-TEE in the Caspian Sea Blue color. When the tee arrived, I was immediately in love with the color. I don't wear a lot of bright oclors, but I do love color and not having just black and white in my closet. I like this blue because it goes well with anything from a pair of jeans or shorts to a pair of khakis. I can easily dress it up with a scarf or necklace, or wear it more casually with a pair of jeans and flip flops. I love it!

Of course, I couldn't wait to try it on! Once I did, I was very happy with how soft the material is. It makes this tee extremely comfortable and easy to move around in...very important when I'm always running after three small children!

I was also pleasantly surprised to find that the fabric is thicker than I expected. I wear a cami underneath (which I do with almost anything I wear) and really love the whole look! It's actually very flattering. Old Navy has found fabrics that hold your shape and silhouette to make for a very attractive tee.

The fit is perfect for any busy mom, as it's also a bit longer and doesn't ride up like some other tees I've worn in the past. I'm able to do what I need to do during the day without worrying my back or stomach will show when I pick up one of my kids. I love it!

Overall I've been thrilled with how comfortable and flattering this BEST-TEE is. In fact, I now want to get more in some of the other colors so I have several to wear this summer! I would definitely recommend these for the whole family! They come in a variety of styles, colors and cuts for men, women and kids!

Buy It: Prices for Old Navy BEST-TEES range from $8.50 - $22.94.

I wrote this review while participating in a blog tour campaign by Mom Central Consulting on behalf of Old Navy and received a product sample to facilitate my review, and a promotional item to thank me for participating.

As all moms know, mornings are one of the most hectic times of the day. Whether you're trying to pack lunches, get kids dressed, clean up the morning messes or something else....making sure that everything gets done before leaving the house can be difficult. I don't know about you, but our morning fly by and by the time things have started to slow down...I usually realize I haven't even taken the time to sit down and have a good breakfast for myself. Thankfully, I realize I'm not alone. In fact, I've come to learn that most people have mornings like this...with less than half of Americans eating breakfast every day. I need something that's portable, nutritious and delicious which is why I was excited to learn more about Nabisco's new wholesome, crunchy belVita Breakfast Biscuits!

belVita Breakfast Biscuits were developed with nutritionists to provide nutritious sustained energy for the whole morning, resulting in a combination of specially selected ingredients and a carefully controlled baking process that helps preserve the integrity of the grain. When I learned more about this new product, I was very curious how they would taste and if they would in fact fill me in the morning. That's why I couldn't have been happier to learn that we were going to have the opportunity to review them.

We were sent three boxes of belVita Breakfast Biscuits in the following flavors: Blueberry, Golden Oat, and Apple Cinnamon. I was asked to try the belVita Biscuits for breakfast for a week and share my "Five Days of belVita Breakfast" experience with all of you.
I've had the belVita Breakfast Biscuits for a couple of weeks now and my family and I have been enjoying them together. In fact, we just ran out! I was excited to take part in this breakfast challenge for five days to see just how well belVita worked for me.

I started with the Apple Cinnamon and this sounded like a flavor I would really like. I was right! I wasn't sure how they would taste, but they're great! In fact, I've tried all the flavors and LOVE them (so do my kids and husband!).

Each morningI incorporated the things I love...peanut butter and sliced bananas for instance...and found that it was a very easy go-to breakfast. Not only that, but it really helped fuel me the whole morning! A package of belVita Breakfast Biscuits provide sustanted energy to help me feel fueled throughout the mornings. While being easy to grab, they're also delicious as well...which is why eating them for breakfast for 5 days was not hard at all! I shared them with family members, and they too were pleasantly surprised just how yummy they really are!
I love that they come in individual packages, portioned for breakfast. With 18-20g whole grains per serving and a good source of fiber and four B vitamins...belVita Breakfast Biscuits are really the answer I've been looking for when it comes to breakfast. They contain no high fructose corn syrup, no partially hydrogenated oils and no artificial flavors or sweeteners. Not only that, but the individual packages make it an easy thing for me to grab when I'm busy with the kids or on the go. I love it!
I also appreciate the variety of flavors. I can change it up every morning to suit my cravings which I love!

Having tried belVita Breakfast Biscuits, I would definitely recommend them to others. Whether you pair them with a piece of fruit, a serving of dairy or something else...they're sure to make breakfast time (and snack time) a unique experience.

For more information on belVita Breakfast Biscuits visit: www.belvitabreakfast.com.

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I wrote this review while participating in a blog tour campaign by Mom Central Consulting on behalf of belVita Breakfast Biscuits and received belVita Breakfast product samples to facilitate my review, and a promotional item to thank me for participating