The product for this review/giveaway was provided by Manhattan Toy. All opinions are my own.

All three of my kids love to be creative. It's one of my favorite things to sit back and watch them do! It's a big party of any child's development, and I love to encourage a love for creating in any way I can to help their imaginations grow even more! That's why I was excited when introduced to the new Magnetic Playsets from the award winning imagine i CAN play kit line from The Manhattan Toy Company! All games and kits feature appealing tin boxes with a carry handle, perfect for those on the go this spring and summer!

For those who aren't familiar, The Manhattan Toy Company is dedicated to the art of creative play, quality craftsmanship and the success of the national and specialty retailer. The company distributes through thousands of stores nationwide. Toys are designed, developed and manufactured with every child's safety in mind. 

We have had the opportunity to review a couple of products from The Manhattan Toy Company in the past and have been impressed with the quality, age appropriate design of their products. That's why I was thrilled to learn more about the latest imagine I CAN Creative Kits and that we were going to have the opportunity to review one.

We were sent the Imagine I CAN Travel Time kit to review. 

This specific kit was one I knew my boys would especially like. They like all things having to do with transportation vehicles, so the moment it arrived, they were begging to check it out! 

I love that it comes in a great tin box with a carry handle. It's sturdy and something that isn't going to get smashed like a cardboard box does. It's also perfect for storing all of the pieces and carrying on the go! 

Of course, aside from the great tin, I  too was looking forward to checking out the 104 magnetic pieces and 4 paper background scenes inside! 

What's great about this set is that it allows kids to use their imaginations and engage in open-ended play! When given the opportunity to let their imaginations soar, kids don't get bored and want to play again and again. I LOVE that! 

My boys were drawn to the different background scenes. Once they decided on one, they simply positioned it inside of the tin and it was time to let the fun begin! They take the magnetic pieces to create such amazing pictures! It's so fun to see their creativity at work each time they pull this fun magnetic playset out! The sky is the limit to what they can create, which makes it even more fun...especially for my four year old! He loves it!

These kits were created for ages 3 years and up, but even my 2 year old (with supervision) enjoys it a lot! We are planning on traveling quite a bit this summer, so I looking forward to being able to take this kit with us in the car and the motels we stay in. It would also be great for a plane ride too!

Now that I see how great it is, I'd love to get the other two new imagine I CAN Creative Kits! 

The Character Mix-Up Kit looks great, and is one I have a feeling my daughter would adore! In this kit there are endless combinations of characters and creates with 101 magnetized pieces and 4 paper background scenes. Kids simply place the background scene on the inside of the tin box and then add the magnetic pieces to the scene however they wish. 

Fashion Friends is another one I know would be enjoyed by my kiddos, especially Kaelyn! Little fashionistas can enjoy making their fashion statement by mixing and matching outfit and accessory pieces. There are 85 magnetized pieces and 4 paper background scenes. 

No matter the magnetic playset, kids are sure to have a blast engaging in open-ended, creative play where they can use their imaginations and have fun! I would definitely recommend these kits, especially for these spring/summer months when families are on the go a lot more! You can learn more by visiting Manhattan Toy.

Buy It: You can purchase the Imagine I CAN Travel Time set for $25.

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**The product for this review/giveaway was provided by Nature's Sleep. All opinions are my own.

When we moved into our new home, one of the biggest changes for me was getting used to all of the hard floors (or old house had a lot of carpet). Within days of moving, my feet were sore from walking on the hardwoods and tile. That was nearly three years ago, and ever since I wear slippers every single day (in the winter and the summer!). The problem is, I've never been able to find a pair that were very comfortable. That is, until I was introduced to Nature's Sleep Slippers!

For those who aren't familiar, Nature's Sleep designs products that are luxurious, affordable and that which protect the earth's natural resources. They supply a number of memory foam products that are comfortable, healthy and provide the gentle support and relief one needs. 

I was familiar with the Nature's Sleep and their mattresses and pillows, but did not realize they had slippers until I was asked to review a pair. With as much as I wear slippers, I was thrilled and couldn't wait for them to arrive!

When my Nature's Sleep Open Toe Memory Foam Slippers arrived, I couldn't wait to try them on. Right off the bat, I liked the open toe style. With Spring here and summer around the corner, temps will be warming up and these are just perfect!

I also like the neutral color. I can wear them with anything I have on at home and go great!

Of course, after looking them over, I couldn't wait to try them on! As I slipped each of my feet into the slippers, I couldn't believe just how warm and soft the terry fabric is. Even with the open toe, my fee stay warm and cozy and I can tell they will, all year long! 

As I walk in these slippers I can't get over the excellent quality. They are something I can tell will last me a very long time, even with daily use. YAY! 

One of the most important things about a slipper is that they are comfortable. And these have far exceeded my expectations. With the visco-elastic memory foam in the bottom of the sole, these are soft and comfortable. The sole contours and cradles my foot, providing amazing comfort and support. My feet are now more comfortable and my legs don't ache as much after being on them all day running around after the kids. They really help to distribute weight to reduce pressure points and improve circulation. I LOVE them and can't believe I've gone so long without them! They work great on the many different surfaces we have in our home. I wear them constantly!

These slippers are a must-have in my opinion and with Mother's Day around the corner, would make a fabulous gift for a special mom in your life (or even a treat for yourself!). You can learn more by visiting the Nature's Sleep website at http://www.naturessleep.com.

While you're there, be sure to check out the Art of Sleep contest where you can vote on your favorite entries.




Buy It: You can purchase the Nature's Sleep Open-toe Slippers for $25.

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**I participated in this event on behalf of Wendy's Bloggers for Fischer Pharmaceuticals Ltd. I received Dr. Fischer products to facilitate my review.

I like to plan ahead early for gifts, so I've been thinking about what to get my mom and mother-in-law for Mother's Day for quite some time now. I spend quite a bit of time deciding what to get each of them, as I always like for the gift to be thoughtful and pampering! That's why I was excited to learn more about the Dr. Fischer Dead Sea Minerals Gift Set...a perfect Mother's Day gift!!

If you've been reading here for a while, you know I'm a huge fan of Fischer Pharmaceuticals! If you're not familiar, Fischer Pharmaceuticals is a world leader in the development and manufacture of advanced health care preparations in the fields of dermatology, opthalmology and nutraceuticals. 

And, here's a little bit about Dr. Fischer himself:

At the age of 78 Dr. Eli Fischer doesn’t plan to retire any time soon. He is a scientist, a successful international industrialist, philanthropist and an international brand.

Dr. Fischer received his Doctorate of Pharmacy degree from the University of California and was a teaching fellow at Harvard. His first innovation was in the field of ophthalmology. He developed a medical preparation for treating glaucoma, which becoming the "drug of choice" for ophthalmologists worldwide. In 1965 he founded Fischer Pharmaceuticals in Israel specializing in the fields of ophthalmology and dermatology.

Dr. Fischer is active in interfaith organizations for peace, provides grants for research students, and donates to numerous charities that support women and children.

I've had the opportunity to review several Dr. Fischer products in the past and was thrilled to learn I was going to be sent a Dr. Fischer Dead Sea Minerals Gift Set to review...just in time for Mother's Day!

The Dr. Fischer Dead Sea Minerals Gift Set includes:

Mineral Creamy Shower Mousse

Mineral Body Butter

Mineral Hand Cream 

Mineral Shower Scrub

As a busy mom I don't have time to visit the Spa on a regular basis to get pampered. That's why I love when I have the option to have a spa treatment right at home! This gift kit offers exactly that with it's unique herbal, mineral and vitamin complex products, allowing for silky soft skin and protecting it from the aging effects of dryness. 

When the gift set arrived, I was immediately impressed with the great gift box. I love when companies take the time to display their products in such a nice way. The gift box it comes in makes it perfect for gift-giving...just another reason why I think this would make a wonderful Mother's Day gift this year!

I love that all of these products are made with high quality ingredients like tea tree oil, shea butter, almond oil, vitamin A, and more and couldn't wait to test them out! I've been using the Dr. Fischer Dead Sea Minerals products for a while now and have definitely been impressed!

My favorite product would have to be the Dr. Fischer Dead Sea Minerals Body Butter! I struggle with dry skin, especially this time of year! I love gently and generously applying this body butter after my shower each day. It makes my skin feel extra smooth and I love the sweet, delightful fragrance as well! It really seems to absorb quickly and goes on smoothly which I appreciate as well.

Another favorite is the Dr. Fisher Dead Sea Minerals Creamy Shower Mousse! I love the way it cleanses and moisturizes my dry, sensitive skin. It makes it feel fresh, moisturized and super soft! 

The shower mousse is like a foam, so a little bit seems to go a long way. I love products where it doesn't take much to feel and see a difference. This is definitely one of those products and a new favorite for my shower routine!

The Dr. Fischer Mineral Shower Scrub has been equally as wonderful to try and use! I love that it is made to remove dead skin cells and revitalize the skin. After using my skin feels extra clean and moisturized which I love! Since it is a scrub, this product is recommended to use once or twice a week which has worked just perfect for my skin! 

The fourth product in the gift set is the Dr. Fischer Dead Sea Minerals Hand Cream! This is another favorite (okay, okay...they're all my favorite)! During these colder months here in the midwest, my hands get extremely dry. They often start to crack and even bleed at times! I wash my hands frequently which doesn't help either! I am always looking for a gentle, but effective hand cream that actually works and have found it with this product!

The hand cream is great for daily use and makes my skin feel soft and moisturized. With continued use it has really helped with the dryness, and the moisture really seems to last! I love it!

The following picture is a picture of my left hand just after using the hand cream, and my right hand before I had used it. The hand cream instantly made my skin look and feel more moisturized and smooth.

I've been extremely happy with each of the products included in the Dr. Fischer Dead Sea Minerals Gift Set! I love how gentle they are on my sensitive skin, the scent is perfect (not too strong, but enough so I can smell and enjoy it), and best of all...they each work to help moisturize my skin and make it feel and look great! 

This is definitely a gift set I am now considering as a gift idea for my mom and mother-in-law. I would recommend checking it out, even as a treat for yourself this Mother's Day!

Buy It: You can purchase your Dr. Fischer Dead Sea Minerals Gift set here at a special price of $47.95 for Mother's Day (that's a savings of $26!!). By buying this gift, you are supporting a special population of women with special needs at Bayit Cham-The Centers for Mental Wellness!

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**The products for this review were provided by Gymboree. All opinions are my own and were not influenced in any way.

With Spring here and summer nearing, I am on the hunt for clothing for my kids. They are growing fast and with each new season comes a shopping trip for new clothes! As I shop, I look for quality, style and comfort. Thankfully, I know I can find all of that and more from Gymboree!

Dressing children since 1986, Gymboree offers an array of fashionable clothing and accessories for kids. Available in sizes newborn to 12 years, their clothing is designed with colorful, high quality fabrics and detailed touches that set them apart from other brands. 

As a mom of three, I am a big fan of Gymboree! Their clothing is high quality and couldn't get any cuter for both boys and girls! I was excited to learn we were going to have the opportunity to work with Gymboree on a spring review, and the timing couldn't have been more perfect as I had just started my shopping for the kids new spring/summer clothes!

As some of you may remember, I've done a couple of other Gymboree reviews in the past. I usually go in-store and shop, but this time around I decided to shop online. It's quick and easy! Browsing their new selections, I was impressed with all the cute looks and mix and match outfits!

The new yellow and black collection really stood out to me for the girls. I just love the colors...they're perfect for spring and all occasions. Not only that, but the floral and geo prints are fun and adorable! 

For Kaelyn, I decided to go with the super cute belted geo print shorts! They are a nice soft, comfortable material and easy to pull right on without having to hassle with any buttons or snaps. There's also a cute removable tie belt which really adds to the look as well. 

Aside from the fit, Kaelyn's favorite part is the geo print. I have to say, it is mine too! They are a lot of fun and very easy to dress up or down. I also appreciated that there were several items in the yellow and black collection and matched these perfectly. 

Along with the shorts I got her the Gem Geo Butterfly tee and the Glitter Sunglasses Girl Tee. 

The Gem Geo Butterfly tee is bright and perfect for spring and summer. I love the split flutter sleeves, and Kaelyn adores the geo print and faceted gems. There's so much detail, I can tell a lot of time went into making this top such wonderful quality and unique. It matches the shorts perfectly too!

The Glitter Sunglasses Girl tee also matches the shorts well. The print on the front is very cute, as is the geo print, glitter and embroidery. There are also faceted gems on this shirt and I love love love the keyhold loop button on the back! 

The boys had equally as cute collections to choose from. One of my favorites was the new Beach Buddies collection. 

There are so many fun colors and styles, and best of all they can be mix and matched together to make many different outfits!

When looking for Caysen, I typically look for something that's stylish, but comfortable and easy to run around. At 2 years old, he's a boy on the move, and always running around or playing on the floor. I wanted to find something that's comfy, but cute and did just that when I came across the Play Swim Repeat outfit!

The Play Swim Striped Tee is adorable and I really love the colors! The quality is fantastic and something I can tell will hold up well which is much appreciated as well. 

The Cargo Terry shorts match the shirt well, and are just what I was looking for. They're comfortable, but look nice and can easily be dressed up a little too. They're easy to pull on and off and best of all, Caysen loves them!

Along with this, I got him the Tropical Slip On Sneakers. He still doesn't wear sandals too well, so I thought these would be a perfect summer shoe and go with many of the Gymboree clothes he already owns as well as this new outfit too. 

The shoes are a nice quality and very easy to get on and off. 

When looking for Kaden in the Beach Buddies Collection, I wanted to find something that was stylish and something beachy. He likes the comfortable type of clothes that can be dressed up and worn anywhere. 

I found the perfect thing when I came across the Sun and Sand outfit!

Again, I love these colors for spring and summer. They are fun and go with a lot of different things. The top is excellent quality and I love the embroidery too! It adds a nice touch of detail that really dresses the tee up some. 

This top pairs perfectly with the drawstring plaid shorts! They're a nice short that could easily be dressed up or down. Kaden tells me they are very comfortable and super easy to get up and down! He's able to easily run around and play in these which is great.

To complete the outfit, I got him a pair of flip flops. He likes shoes that are easy to slip on and off in the warmer months, so I thought these would be perfect. They match the outfit great and are very comfortable too. They also run true to size, which made ordering them online easy.

Overall I've been very happy with these two new collections from Gymboree. There were many other items I loved and have since went shopping at Gymboree again to pick up a few more things for each of my kids. I love that I can count on this brand for high quality, stylish and comfortable clothing that will hold up well to a lot of wear.

Buy It: You can find these and other great collections for spring and summer at Gymboree.com.

You can also connect with Gymboree on Twitter and Facebook.