One person will WIN the Bento Boxes system (the xlarge, large, medium and small boxes) a $120 value!  See giveaway details below.

Product:  Bento

Company: Rubbermaid

Company Overview: Typical storage boxes contain your items, but the inside becomes cluttered – making it difficult to find what you need. Rubbermaid’s Bento collection is designed to organize items, rather than just store them. The Bento Boxes have internal flex dividers, which enable you to divide the space by creating unique sections when needed. Boxes can stack vertically, or fit inside each other. Bento Toppers can act as trays, covers or lids, providing an extra layer of organization for the Bento Boxes, or hiding what’s inside. The Bento Collection is made from sturdy materials, and the heavy-duty decorative fabric enables it to remain out in your social spaces while complementing your home’s décor.

Internal Flex Dividers that can be individually popped open or closed

Toppers act as trays, covers or lids

The deep red tones of the Paprika pattern can add a little pop of classic color to your décor

Same size containers can stack on top of one another

Smaller sizes nest inside larger sizes for space efficient storage when not in use

CARB-certified MDF covered in durable polyester fabric

MommyReview: I was immediately impressed with these new storage boxes from Rubbermaid. These are not your mama’s storage boxes! They are heavy duty, though they look elegant. But they are great for inside storage. When you think of Rubbermaid you think of rubber storage containers but these containers are for showing off and showcasing. My favorite feature about the boxes is the flex dividers, you can create spaces but popping the dividers in or out to customize your needs for the storage box. Each different sized box creates a solution for different items that can need storage around the house. From Pencils to magazines. Another fabulous point is that the boxes can be nested inside each other is they are not in use, or what I did was left my larger box open to storage my smaller boxes in, so when company came over I could keep my everyday items out of site. These work great for our family but I can see them also being highly beneficial for apartment dwelling families who do not have a lot of storage space. So get to dividing and conquering and grab a bento box!

Recommendation: Great fashionable storage solution. When you don’t want to have to hide your storage but make it a part of your everyday living look to Bento.

Website: Rubbermaid.com

THIS PRODUCT WAS SENT TO MOMMYREVIEW, NO MONETARY COMPENSATION WAS RECEIVED. OPINIONS ARE 100% OUR OWN AND DO NOT REFLECT THE OPINIONS OF THE COMPANY OR PR FIRM.

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If you daughter is into jewelry, crafting or art the Bizu Style Studio will be a great Christmas gift. You can create bracelets, key chains and necklaces with these fun beads that turn into animals.

The Bizu Style Studio lets girls create stylish accessories that can transform into animal friends. This kit comes with beads, Bizu characters, and elastic bands for four bracelets that can be twisted to make figures or connected together to make a necklace. The beads easily slide back off the elastic bands, so girls aged 6 and up can refine and redesign bracelets for hours of creative fun. With a rotating, lottery-style dial, this studio kit also gives girls an exciting way to come up with new, original creations and a convenient place to store beads.

Bizu Style Studio available at Amazon.com

This is an interactive toy slated for Girls, but I think it can be a fit for some boys as well. The age range is suggested for 6 and up. One issue I’ve heard about is that you MUST replace the batteries with NEW ones other wise the Fijit will not work properly. The price point is a little on the pricey side, but if can be well worth it is this is a present your child is looking forward to.

Key Features:

You can poke and squeeze Fijit’s soft, tactile skin that enables lifelike movements and fun surprises

Fijit can respond more than 100 built-in phrases and jokes!

Recognizes different types of music and perform different dance moves

Features voice recognition, beat detection capabilities, and includes her own original songs too!

The SeatPak is a must have for any mom on the go! Strap your SeatPak to the side of the car seat and GO! At first glance you are not sure what to expect of this round mini like purse. But you will soon come to find it valuable like we did. Instead of piling at the things you need around your baby (cell phone, keys, debit card) in the car seat, stick them in the BabyBindle! It’s a great place to keep some extra diapers and wipes, so if you forget the diaper bag you won’t be stranded! Also, dads will love that they won’t have to tote a baby bag around with them! The material is high quality and it seems like it will last through many newborns. This product is a MUST HAVE for moms with babies. We couldn’t imagine life without the SeatPak now!

The SeatPak is a Huggies Award Winning, mom-invented product.

• On-the-go without a huge diaper bag
• Attaches to the Handle of an infant car seat
• Petite yet sizeable for mom/dad/baby essentials
• Dimensions:  9.5″ x  9.5″ x 3″

Features:

• Easily attaches to infant car seat, stroller and more
• Cleaned with a damp cloth
• Inside pocket fits diaper, wipes, bottle, wallet and change of clothes or bib
• Outside pocket fits cell phone and keys

You can find the SeatPak by BabyBindle in many locations, Amazon and on their website.

This product was sent to us for review. No monetary compensation was received. The opinions are my own and are not influenced by the company in any way. Reviewed by Hiedi and Baby Ella!

I have to admit I thought the Elf and book was on the pricey side…but now that I have seen the utter joy our Elf (we named him Ralphy) has brought our family I would gladly pay double!

I just might be having more fun hiding him around the house than Ryan finding him :)

Here’s our little rascal elf making a snow angel!

I’ve always wanted a Clarisonic! Growing up I use to have a facial brush that one of our Japanese exchange students had brought for us. I loved that feeling of massaging my face while cleansing. This is like that but 1000x better! I’ve heard nothing but rave reviews over the clarisonic line.

I’m a totally perfumaholic. I love finding new scents that work with my body chemistry. Gucci Guilty Intense for Women is divine. For me it created a musky floral scent that reminded me of a perfume I had along time ago from Calvin Klein.

I wasn’t sure about this scent by Dior; J’adore. The name alone just makes me want to buy it. But it was one of those perfumes that grows on you. Hubby said he LOVED the way it smelled on me and that I would definitely be getting this for a present. This has a more floral scent that most perfumes I use. This is a winner if you want to wear it on a date night!

More to come…

This post is not sponsored in any way. These are just items that I covet.

About: by Out of the Box Games.

Exercise your mental faculties and physical dexterity with this dachshund puzzle

Features 36 different challenge puzzles: 12 Beginner, 12 Intermediate and 12 Expert

Simply select a puzzle and try to recreate the pattern on the card

You may only slide the dice and turn the dice in order to recreate the image on the puzzle card

Includes a compact round disk for storage convenience

Manufacturer’s Suggested Age: 8 Years and Up

Length of Play: 30 Minutes or Less

Number of Players: 1 Player

Travel Size: Yes

MommyReview: A unique finger flip ‘n slide game that is great for quiet time or on a car trip. The age range recommended is 8 to Adult and I think this is one thing I would confidently hand to a pre-teen or teenager. As an alternative to wining, fighting, and arguing with parents or siblings especially in close quarters this compact game can engage and alleviate tension. The Zen benders come with 36 challenges, with 12 games in each skill level from beginner to expert it really can be fun for a difficult age to entertain. It requires attention to complete the selected puzzle design as well as trying to not flip the cube pieces from the holder. Having said that I think with the small pieces and limited (sometimes frustrating) space this might be a challenge to the ADHD person such as myself or the younger yet recommended age group!

About: Set in a beautiful countryside by the sea, Happy Valley is filled with contemporary and traditional nursery rhymes and songs. Explore daily lives of children just like you living in a wonderful and imaginative place. Come along with them as they go about their daily lives splashing in the puddles, counting goats, brushing their teeth or riding a merry-go-round.

A charming and educational new pre-school series for children aged two to five years. Happy Valley is set in a beautiful countryside by the sea. Using traditional and contemporary nursery rhymes and songs, each episode tells a story about the children who live in the valley. In each episode they go about their daily lives and learn about the world around them, whether it’s the seasons, the weather or the animals. The series focuses on experiences familiar to young viewers, such as a school trip to the farm, a visit to grandma to look at old photos, a shopping expedition with mother or a walk in the woods to see the falling leaves. A single narrator tells the story in an endearing and soothing way that will captivate children the world over. Its simple designs and vibrant colors will appeal to even the youngest viewers.

MommyReview: What a cute video based in the English countryside! My daughter really enjoyed each of the short 5 minute stories, perfect for short attention spanes. Each cartoon taught a good life lesson involving such topics as sibling relationships, nature, animals and helping around the house. Each section also had a sing-a-long song that my three year old danced to everytime. The only thing my daughter didn’t like was when she noticed the characters mouths were not moving when they spoke.

About: Greens Plus 22 Days Bar Goji Mate Firecracker – 50 Grams Greens Plus 22 Days Goji Mate Firecracker Vegetarian Bar made with raw and organic superfoods. Replace hunger with a healthy habit 22 Days Goji Mate Firecracker Bar. 6000 years ago the ancient masters knew that Goji berries protected the eyes, boosted immunity ans improved sexual performance.  But today 22 Days Bar want more – so they added cashew butter for strong bones to punch through throngs of ninjas and Yerba Mate to boost mental acuity so they can’t sneak up behind you. Kapow!!! Vegetarian Bar Made with Raw and Organic Superfoods Free of common allergens: gluten, dairy and soy Why 22 Days?It takes 21 days to make or break a habit, with 22 Days you found the way! We believe that foods made with best ingredients should satisfy not only the body but also the spirit. That is why we created 22 Days nutrition products, a smart alternative to many of the well-known nutrition products on the market. These gluten and soy-free, vegan products are specially formulated using raw and organic superfoods, and provide the exceptional benefits of hemp and rice protein. As part of an overall healthy diet, 22 Days nutrition products are lightly sweetened with organic ingredients and do not contain high fructose corn syrup. Additionally, these delicious bars and smoothies are free of trans fats, cholesterol and low in sodium. Whether the goal is to improve overall health and fitness levels, or train for a triathlon, 22 Days nutrition products inspire through taste, attitude, and a global conscience, replacing hunger with a healthy habit.

MommyReview: At my first glance I suspected that the best part of this bar might be the wrapper. Free from gluten, dairy and soy, made with all raw and organic superfoods. This energy bar was absolute amazing! Fresh and chewy each bite was better than the one before. The Goji berries that I have always enjoyed have meet with the perfect blends of flavor and satisfaction. I could have one of these everyday just for it’s wonderful taste but it gets even better with it’s energizing boost and healthy ingredients.