We just love Peg Perego’s adorable and very much life-like line of ride on toys.  Recently though, they decided to PINK IT UP a little!  We of course had to be there for that!

Peg Perego has again partnered with Polaris (Yes, the same Polaris that makes the mommy and daddy sized toys!) and they’ve come up with every little princesses’ absolute dream of a ride.  It’s called the Polaris Trail Princess and it is actually a pretty serious little piece of equipment.

The Trail Princess is a high performance rechargeable battery powered 12 volt 2-speed kid friendly all terrain vehicle.  (Wow that was a mouth-full.)   Oh, and don’t laugh at the ‘high performance’ part either!  This baby goes as fast as 5 mph and even does reverse!  It holds up to two of the kiddos… or one adult, although I’m NOT mentioning any names here though for my dear husband’s sake… Would a pink kids ATV harm his image?  I think not;).  As a father of two girls, this is a perfect toy in his opinion and naturally one would need to try something out before feeling comfortable enough to call it “THE PERFECT TOY”.  I digress.

It has 4 wheel suspension and also a first and second speed with a lock so that you can lock them out of the faster one… if speed becomes an issue, or if they are just too little for that mind-bending five miles per hour.

Got boys?  No problem.  Peg Perego also has the Trail Boss in cool colors that will make those little men happy too!  Click the links in this post to check out their entire line of battery powered vehicles!!!

Best price we found was $339 for either the Trail Princess or the Trail Boss with FREE SHIPPING!  We LOVE Amazon!  That’s a huge savings since these puppies originally retailed at $499… and these puppies also require a lot less work and make less messes.  We most definitely like these puppies as opposed to your traditional Christmas puppy for sure.  I digress again:).

SWAG ALERT:  One lucky winner is going to take one of these puppies home!  Peg Perego is giving one away… maybe to you?  Tell us what you love about them and we’ll enter you in for a chance to win one in your choice of Trail Princess or Trail Boss!!  We’ll even try our best to get it to your door before Christmas!

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Disclosure: We did receive a Trail Princess to try out ourselves.  We
love it!  Also, the links to purchase are through Amazon.com and do
benefit our site if you are so inclined to purchase anything there by
clicking through that link.  It's a great way to support our site and
also get a fantastic deal with free shipping!  Of course it really was
the best deal around that we found too:)!!

It’s getting cold here.  Winter is setting in.  The kids are bundled whenever we go anywhere.  Are yours?  Yup.  *nod, nod*  Isn’t it fun every year trying to find the perfect mix between practicality and aesthetic though?  …Especially as they get older too from what I hear.  Outerwear of good quality always carries a hefty price tag, but looking nice is important too! We found the perfect line of outerwear this year and have been SO excited to share it with you… Polarn O. Pyret!

You know how we love anything from Sweden, and Polarn O. Pyret is no exception.  The quality and durability are simply unmatched.  These pieces are made to last, yes, but through multiple children!  It’s intended.  Not something that you just end up hoping for.  Lots of thought going into every detail seems to be the theme of the full suit of outerwear that received for review.

What are our Favorite Things about this outerwear in particular?  What set it apart?  Glad you asked!  It’s made with the intention of being passed down from child to child… a few times!  That’s that “buy the best, buy-once” thing that we love around here!  If you buy something that you can really enjoy, the best of the best, and it lasts through multiple kids… that’s economical from our perspective!  Polarn O. Pyret definitely shares that philosophy.

Their coats also have the most amazing cuff.  It’s made of a Lycra Spandex material that resists wear and stains (still working on getting an image from POP).  You know the other material on almost all other coats that wears and stains and pills?  Yes.  That one.  Not on Polarn O. Pyret though!  The cuffs are also wonderfully functional in that they have a thumb hole in the side to help keep the oversize cuffs in place.  They’re extra long!  It keeps the cuffs in your mittens or over them if you wish.  It keeps the snow out and warmth in!  It’s wonderful.

The pants are just fabulous with their removable suspenders and adjustable waistband.  All Polarn O. Pyret garments feature this interior adjustable waist too… even their leggings!  The fit is great with lots of room to grow for sure.  We also really appreciate the detachable hood and pre-bent elbows and knees for best fit and ease of movement.  So smart!!

Their gloves are also a perfect match to the coat and snow pants, as is the neckwarmer.  Practically perfect in every way!  Lots of great things to keep the kids warm over the winter… and many more winters to come, with Polarn O. Pyret!  The only thing we didn’t like?  Yes, one thing… they don’t make sizes for mom and dad!!  Sigh, maybe someday!

Check them out online at www.PolarnOPyretUSA.com and right now, get free shipping with code ” ” at checkout!

Disclosure: We are so happy along with Polarn O. Pyret that one
very lucky little boy in need will be receiving this entire wintry
ensemble to keep him warm all winter long.  We love helping others
and so does POP!

So you’ve been thinking about getting “The Family Swing Set”.  Got kids.  Got Family.  Why not?  Have you looked into the different ones that are available?  Have you researched quality and construction?  Safety and / or chemical concerns of the materials that are used, perhaps?  How about what this beast is going to look like a few years from now?  What are the maintenance requirements annually?  Will you need a Master’s in Engineering to get the blasted thing up?  Will it take a month?  How hard can it be?  It is a child’s plaything after all… right?

We were quite honestly shocked by the amount of information and the questions that one needs answered in order to make the best choice when it comes to swing sets.  We came through yet again for you though!  Here it is…  Drumroll please…  Without further adieu, the product of months of research and our Favorite Swing Set Company is… Kid’s Creations!!

We chose Kid’s Creations for every reason.  We were surprised though that the highest quality set was also the best price by comparison!  Buying from Kids Creations allows you to purchase directly from the manufacturer, and in turn you save a TON of money!  How’s 50% off sound??  Oooh yeah.  They also won us over for their commitment to being the safest and highest quality swing set on the market.  You can even custom design your own at the same great prices!!!  Most of the elements come pre-assembled too so when you go to build it you’ll be amazed by how quickly it goes up!  (Makes dad look like a real pro-builder too!)  Take a look at these side by side comparisons of some of the materials…

Many of the woods that are used in other swing sets today are either not safe due to chemical treatments or simply will just not hold up to weathering and the test of time.  Kids Creations uses 100% premium Con-Heart Redwood exclusively – the highest grade right from the center of the Redwood tree.  They are the only company in their industry to do so.  Overkill?  We think not.  Less is less, more is more and the BEST IS THE BEST!  Con-Heart Redwood is naturally weather and rot resistant, bug resistant and is virtually splinter free!  In today’s world as parents you just can’t be too safe when it comes to chemical treatments too.  With Kids Creations there simply are none.  NO chemicals at all.  We love that.  The fact that it is rot resistant naturally is a huge plus too.  Unlike many other brands of swing sets, you don’t have to stain or seal it… EVER!  Maintenance free and again, no chemicals – LOVE IT!  They are also committed to buying only wood that has been sustainably forested and take our protecting our environment seriously which as parents we all appreciate.

How’s assembly, you ask?  Well, you could practically land a helicopter on ours, so it took a little bit of time.  We counted it out as about 30 hours total, meaning that if we had 3 guys it would have been ten hours.  Hardest part?  The twisty slide.  Easiest part?  Everything else!!  This is MUCH less of your time (or your favorite contractor’s:)!!!) than competitor’s products would take because so many things are pre-assembled!  The directions that came with our set were absolutely detailed and custom designed as blueprints for our custom set.  When I had a question (twice), I called them and even on the weekend someone was available and helped me resolve my issue immediately!  Excellent customer service… redefined!!!

Are you one of those people who like to customize everything?  Do you look at things always thinking how you would have designed it, or how you would have wished it different?  Do you maybe need to fit an odd shaped space in your yard? Look. No. Further.  As mentioned before, Kids Creations has a system on their website where you can design the absolute swingset of your dreams, yet still carry over that amazing 50% off discount like with the pre-designed sets!!!  (WARNING: This can get addictive… you know… something you sit at the computer with a bowl of popcorn with for wayyy too long style addictive.)  Single tower or double?  Two swings or four?  Did you want the rock climbing wall on the front or off to the side?  Where was the helicopter landing pad supposed to go again??? You get the picture.  You make it what you want.  You are in control.  You are the designer.  You can fit it within your budget.  You’da boss.  It’s all about you.  Give it a try and you’ll see what we’re saying!  Want to see a catalog instead?  CLICK HERE to order your complimentary copy.

SWAG ALERT:  So there you have it.  Kids Creations blew our socks off and now all of you get to have the same experience!  They have generously offered one lucky reader a $500 gift certificate towards the purchase of their very own set too!  Just visit them at www.KidsCreations.com and comment back to us with what you think.  You know how it works and what to do.  This SWAG ALERT will be open until we say so.  Good luck and have fun designing the swing set of your dreams… ahem, of your kids dreams!!!

Spending your hard-earned dough on a vacation this year?  How about a Springfree Staycation instead?!?!

Springfree Trampolines are the absolute safest trampolines available and they’re the MOST fun too!  By removing the springs and replacing them with flexible fiberglass rods, Springfree Trampolines eliminate 80% of common accidents!  Pretty ingenious if you ask me.  The complete enclosure is also a great feature, protecting you as you jump and allowing you to safely soar!  It completely eliminates a bad mood too.  How can anyone help but break into smiles and laughter while jumping… and jumping… and jumping?!?!

What’s the cost for a vacation these days?  How long does it last?  How far will your money take you?  In this economy it seems everyone’s adopted at least a little frugality!  We think giving your family a Springfree Staycation instead is the way to go!  It will far outlast any vacation plans and promote great habits like family exercise, activity and interactivity long term!  The “Get out from behind that television set!!!”, right??  I know that in our family nothing compares to the fun that we have while bouncing on ours:).  The giggles and grins are unmatched and our Springfree Trampoline really has added SO much to our life.

There really are some pretty amazing health benefits too!  Did you know that “rebounding” (another more serious name for bouncing on a trampoline) is one of the absolute best things you can do for your health???  Take a look at these health benefits of rebounding and then tell me how your last budget trip to Disney did any of it…haha!  We saw you there with the mouse-shaped ice cream sandwich…:)!

It looks much better and takes up much less space than the usual trampoline.  It’s easy to set up, and have you ever found yourself wishing you had a rubber room to put the kids in??  HA!  That in and of itself… and it can help take off the baby weight… and keep the kids happy and busy… and, well, you get the point.  All of this is what make it yet another of our Favorite Things!!!

To win your very own Springfree Staycation (Model SF40 valued at $949!!) simply visit www.SpringfreeTrampoline.com and leave your comment on this post letting them know what you think about their products, company, or their website!!  You know how it works and what to do .  This SWAG ALERT will be open for daily entry until we say so!  Good luck!

Also, check out what our BFF’s over at MommiesWithStyle.com , Popshopology.com and CarAndCaboodle.com said about Springfree Trampolines too!

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