Cats, Dogs, Hamsters -- whatever you call-em, the Tasty Baker makes'em

When I host a themed party, I can get pretty anal about taking it all the way and making sure the theme is reflected in every aspect of the party. So at this weekend's hamster party, I had to think long and hard about what to serve the kids to eat. I thought Ham(ster) sandwiches would be clever (even if the younger kids didn't appreciate my wit,...

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A (Paper) Fantasy Come True

Holy cow!! I'm a winner! I just got word that my Woodland Fairy Outfit has been chosen as the winning entry in the Klutz Paper Fashions Fantasy Design Challenge! Here's the story: Klutz invited craft bloggers from near and far to submit their very own original fantasy outfit created using their new book, Klutz Paper Fashions Fantasy. I was given...

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Mickey Mouse enters the Blogosphere

I love how Disney is getting more and more into online social networking. They've always been great to bloggers of all kinds, and earlier this year they launched two Twitter accounts, @DisneyParks and @DisneylandNews . Now they've got their own blog, The Disney Parks blog!Here's some more information about the blog, from Disney's PR department:...

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Check out these Zhu-Zhu-Zhuuuper Cute Pets!

This weekend I had the opportunity to host a fun Zhu Zhu Pet Party, thanks to Mom Select. My kids amd their guests had so much fun playing with the Zhu Zhu Pets! You can read more about how the party went on Bonggamom Finds, and here's what we thought about the Zhu Zhu Pets:The BasicsZhu Zhu Pets are furry electronic, interactive hamsters. They...

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Here's a Fresh Deal for you

Does anyone wish they lived in the Good Old Days? Not me. Because the Good Old Days didn't have the internet, and I don't think I could survive without the internet. I rely on it for communication, information and entertainment.Oh, and shopping. With the variety and price of stuff online these days, you almost never have to get up and go to a physical...

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List your giveaways here!

For some time now I've been toying with the idea of doing a giveaway roundup post where bloggers can leave links to their giveaways, like MomDot or Reviews and Giveaways.com, or Mission Mommy. As a giveaway blogger, I've found it's a great way to get more traffic to my giveaways. And as a person who loves entering giveaways, I've found it's a great way to find out where all the best giveaways are! The two main reasons I've never done it are, (1) I was too lazy to set up Mr. Linky's widgets;...

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Feeling Yummie at Type-A Mom (even though I'm not going)

This weekend, a bevy of mom bloggers are descending upon Asheville NC for the Type-A Mom Conference, and if it's going to be anything like last July's BlogHer conference, you can bet these women are gonna Bring It. And since the food and drink and merriment is probably going to be flowing, Bringing It is going to be a lot easier if you're wearing...

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Razor Scooter Review and Giveaway

When it comes to scooters, our family has always had a bit of a math problem. Specifically, we have 3 kids and 2 scooters. One is an original A-series Razor, and one is a Razor knockoff. Both were purchased from neighbors whose teenage daughters had outgrown them after years of use. They are great scooters, but since we only have 2, the kids always...

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Pearl of Wisdom Campaign and Giveaway

I adore pearls. Most of my real jewelry has some kind of pearl on it; my most precious piece is a pearl necklace and earring set from Mikimoto, creators of the most beautiful cultured pearls in the world . Call me old-fashioned; I think a strand of pearls on a woman's neck just screams grace, beauty and classic elegance. So when I was wandering...

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Cooking Eggs with the Tasty Baker

We've had the 5-in-1 Tasty Baker for about a week now, and it's still so much fun to "play" with our food. However, this post's featured Tasty Baker dish isn't even one of the five top foods you can cook with the Tasty Baker (hence the name 5-in-1: pancakes, waffles, muffins, cakes, or breads). I read on the box that the Tasty Baker can cook eggs,...

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Grab Me!

Don't worry, there's no groping required. This is just an invitation to everyone to come and grab my new Bonggamom Finds button. After eighteen months of posting reviews and giveaways on this blog, I've finally gotten around to creating one that I'm happy with. So here's my button, all ready for you to post on your own blogs. Because you know...

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Name Your Tune Personalized CD -- Review and Giveaway

Win a personalized music cd for your child! To find out how, keep reading...I'm one of five children, and I have three children of my own, so I know how challenging it can be for a parent to make each child feel special. One great trick is to personalize each child's things. Personalization lets everyone know that the object belongs to that child,...

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Get ready to win a Razor scooter!

We received a wonderful surprise in the mail yesterday -- a sweet Razor scooter from ToysAndGamesOnline.com! The kids were so excited because all they have are 2 old imitation brand scooters that we got at a garage sale for $5. Not that there's anything wrong with that, but it's great to have the real thing, and once you get on it, you can really...

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Happy National Play-Doh day!

Did you know that today is National Play-Doh day? I can't believe that Play-Doh is 53 years old! And of course, there's no better way to celebrate than with a Play-Doh hamburger or ice cream sundae :)I did not receive a product sample or monetary compensation for this post. The views and opinions expressed here are my o...

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Making Tasty Treats with the 5-in-1 Tasty Baker

Anyone who cooks for kids knows that the cardinal rule is: Looks are Everything. Kids are far more likely to try new foods if it's presented in a fun, appealing way. Hence the popularity of broccoli "trees", smiley-face pizzas, and mashed potatoes shaped like Spongebob Squarepants.But what if you're not the creative kind? What if your attempt...

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"It's All Too Much, so Get It Together" Review and Giveaway

There's something about Peter Walsh that inspires me to get organized. Maybe it's his friendly demeanor. Maybe it's his practical advice. Maybe I just really dig his philosophy: that clutter is first and foremost a state of mind, and you first need to visualize what you want your life to be, what you want to use your space for, before you can really...

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Disney Princess Enchanted Tales: Follow Your Dreams DVD Review and Giveaway

When I was a little girl, I always wanted more stories about the princesses in the fairytales, but I had to rely on my own imagination, because there was no such thing as sequels or spinoffs. Little girls today are so lucky because not only do they get a bucketful of beautiful Disney princesses to choose from -- from Cinderella to Ariel to Jasmine...

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Little Einsteins: Fire Truck Rocket's Blastoff DVD Review and Giveaway

I've always had a soft spot for Disney's Little Einsteins. I think it's because I keep making the association with Baby Einstein (also a Disney brand), which my kids loved practically from birth. The music was lovely, the images were fun, what's not to like? Little Einsteins continues the tradition of exposing kids to classical music, and adds...

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Power Rangers RPM: Race For Corinth DVD Review and Giveaway

3Po and Jammy love Power Rangers. They were Power Rangers two years ago and often take their costumes out to play dress-up. We have a couple of Power Rangers books which they like to read now and then, and their drawings are littered with Power Rangers. Which is kind of strange, considering they've actually watched an episode of Power Rangers -- until...

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Bonggamom's Klutz paper fashion creations

I've finally gotten around to posting my Klutz paper fashion creations! My favorite is this witch's gown. Since Halloween is my favorite holiday, I created something I'd want to wear to a spooky Halloween ball.I also had a lot of fun creating this woodland fairy outfit. Those shoes were so dratted difficult to cut out!You can see more beautiful...

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Mickey's Adventures in Wonderland DVD Review and Giveaway

Is that Mickey Mouse, or Alice? And who's that playing croquet: the Queen of Hearts or Clarabelle Cow? No, you're not crazy, Mickey Mouse has entered Wonderland in his latest DVD! We were given a sneak peek at the new Mickey Mouse Clubhouse movie, Mickey's Adventures in Wonderland, available on DVD starting September 8.The Basics:Mickey's Adventures...

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Temple Touch Thermometer Review and Giveaway

Flu season is about to rear its ugly head, and I'm bracing myself for the usual round of sniffles, sore throats and sick days. I was recently invited by Mom Select to review ReliOn's new Temple Touch thermometer. Here's what I thought of it:The BasicsThe ReliOn Temple Touch Thermometer is a non-invasive thermometer that reads temperatures from the...

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Zula Patrol DVD Review and Giveaway

This schoolyear, my kids are going to be learning lots of stuff, and I just have to cross my fingers and hope that some of it sticks. So when my kids have some downtime and unwind with a little bit of television, it's always nice to find educational shows they can watch. We recently reviewed 2 DVD's featuring episodes from The Zula Patrol, and...

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Kids Coats Giveaway

Last week I raved about the beautiful yet practical Corky and Company coats we received from KidsCoats.com. They have the most stylish Winter Coats, Rain Coats, Winter Hats and other Outerwear you can imagine! Check out these photos of my kids in their new coats: They offer free shipping to the US and up to $50 off when you join their mailing list,...

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Parting is Such Sweet Sorrow. No, it's Just Sorrow.

This weekend I test-drove a Lincoln MKT, courtesy of the Ford Motor Company. Before this, I thought Lincolns were for airport limos and Fords were for rental cars. But after 3 days with this baby, I can honestly say that it has changed my perception of those two brands. This car is luxurious and elegant and sophisticated, something I never thought...

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