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It is truly a daunting task to pick out toys
for you child. Even more so when they are too
young to let you know what they really want.
Even as little as 30 or 40 years ago parents
has a much simpler time for the product
selection was a quarter of what it is now,
if even that. When my son was born over
16 years ago the explosion was already
under way but with my 6 month old
daughter it is just insane. The first time
I hit a toy department after she was born I
had to stop and sit down. If I were toy buy
a toy every day for the rest of Rowan's life
I would not even have half of the products
out there!
I get every magazine out there and
read every single consumer report on what
is the best for my child but when I bring home
those items she just gives them the once
over and goes back to the plastic baby
wipe container she was playing with for the
last week. I know there has to be many other
parents in the same boat and with the fact
I love to shop and buy something new for her
on a very regular basis AND I do reviews and
she gets at least 3 or four new things to test
a week puts me in a very unique position. I
have so many things in the house I can let
HER tell ME what is a good toy. She has her
choice of so many things to play with yet
always seems to go back to the same dozen
or so toys so I thought I would share with you
guys what Rowan considers a "Must Have" toy
and forget what the magazines tell us. This is a real
Baby with real tastes and I am going to let her
pick. I will post her top ten toys she plays with
and as they change I will update the list. Next time
you are looking for something for your child or
a gift, check out what Rowan likes and save your
self some time and drama!


Rowan's whats HOT what's NOT Top Ten!

10. Bright Starts Pretty in Pink Supreme Activity Gym

9. Sassy Toys Sassy Harmonization Fascination Station
Suction Toy

8. Holgate Toys My First Block Wagon

7. Summer Infant Activity Chair

6. Soft Toys Happy Bear Book

5. Fisher Price Ocean Wonder Travel Projector.

4. Kinder Glo Owl Night Light

3. Leap Frog ABC and Music Activity Table

2. Sassy Toys Floor Mirror

1. Disney's Winnie the Pooh Walker

Hey you guys, I will have this link with a button soon for some reason
my editor isn't working and as soon as I get it fixed I will make
a more simple link!


Doing Rowan's Top Ten I realized I had a top ten of my own.
Mine isn't so much what I love the most right now but more
along the lines as to what Company's I love doing business with
right now. My list will be the places that not only have a great
items but offer spectacular customer service, outstanding
products, Speedy delivery, Stand behind their products and
have the best value for your dollar! In simple terms, the best
places to buy from! I have the unique opportunity to talk to
dozens of retail stores every day and not all places are created
equal. Not being on the list doesn't mean a company is bad it just
means that they are not the best there is and I promise to only
let companies that are the cream of the crop have a spot on my
list. When you purchase something from any of these places you
can purchase with confidence for they are truly exceptional!

Rowan and the kids only know what they like, John only
cares that it works, I on the other hand value those but also
care how it gets here, that it will last, that I can speak to someone
if I have a question and that I am not just another receipt in their
file. To make my list these companies must:

1. Have a Quality Product or Products. These items will last
and are not cheaply made. They must stand the test of time and
live up to their advertisements.

2. Be delivered in a timely manor if it is ordered on line or be in
stock if bought at a retail store. I do not want to have to check my
mailbox daily for something I have ordered or waste gas driving back
and forth to find it.

3. Offer easy returns or replace defective items. I will never forget
a computer my mother bought that was a lemon to start with and
took over a year of arguing to get replaced. I do not wish to
experience again!

4. Be a good value for your money! I will not longer pay 20% more
for an item then I can find it elsewhere. I demand competative
prices and reasonable rates.

5. Phenominal Customer Service! I do not want to live my
life on hold or worse when I get through to a real life person
have them rude or flippiant! I demend to feel important and
will not settle for less!

Just meeting one of these will not earn a spot on the list. My top
ten will have all five to even be considered. When you purchase
from any of these places you will know you truly have the best
of the best.
Now, Drum Roll Please.................................

1. SASSY TOYS

2. GLACIER OUTDOORS

3. FIJI WATER

4. WONDERFUL PISTACHIOS

5. HEARTHSONG

6. PHOTTO FIDDLE

7.K'NEX

8. SUPER ANTI SPYWARE REMOVER

9. SNOOZE CITY

10. KORRES

The Companys are listed in no particular order and if they are
dropped from the list that does not mean they are no longer
a phenominal place to shop only that I have found a new company
and needed to make room. Company's that are replaced with a new
name with be posted on the bottom of the page for future
refferance and still considered one of my top ten!

A.
B.
C. Corner stork baby gifts,
D.
E.
F. Fiji Water,
G. Glacier Outdoors
H. Hearthsong
I.
J.
K. Kinder Glo, KORRES, K'NEX
L.
M.
N.
O.
P. PhotoFiddle
Q.
R.
S.Sassy Toys, Snooze City, Super Anti Spyware Remover,
T.
U.
V.
W. Wonderful Pistachios
X.
Y.
Z.

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Safety Guide
For your home and Family



I have been all over the web and seen just about
every kind of Blog our there but one thing I have a hard
time locating is a site that tells me what I need as a parent
to keep my home and kids safe. I always wanted someone
to tell me what I need, what is important and what every
home should have in case of emergency. Since I could not
find one I thought I would make one! I sincerely hope it
helps you with your own family. I will add more items as
I find them.



For you home.

1. Good locks! Now all of us can afford a security systems
but that does not mean we do not deserve to be safe. If you
are going to invest in one thing in your life to protect you
home make sure it is the door and locks. This small investment
in the grand scheme of things is one of your first lines of
defense.

2. Smoke Detectors. Make sure you have them installed in
your home. During certain times of the year the nation focusing
on Fire Safety and you can pick them up extremely cheap and
please do so. Also make sure the batteries work on a regular
basis. As a person who lost a home due to fire I can not stress
the importance. It was my homes smoke detectors that alerted
my neighbors to the fire and had we been home would have
saved our lives. Smoke Detectors should be non-negotiable
and part of every home.

3. A fire extinguisher. Just like smoke detectors these should
be a must have item. Get one for each floor of your home and
either have them installed on the walls or located in an easy
to get to location.

4. A medical kit. Again, every home should have one and
you can never be too prepared for an emergency. I personally
recommend the Intelligent First Aid Kit for its complete coverage
and ease of use. Any kit is better the no kit and a perfect home
would have a small kit for those daily minor mis-haps and
the Intelligent kit for a major event.

5. A CO2 Detector. Just as important as a smoke detector
you should also have a CO2 detector placed in hot spots
through-out your home. Carbon Monoxide is a gas you can
not smell or notice to the damage is done and without an
alarm you could fall asleep one night and never wake up.

6. Set your hot water temperature to 130 degrees. This is
the minimum safe temperature and will still allow you to save
some money on heating costs. Anything lower and you and
your family could be susceptible to contagions such as
Legionaries disease.

7. An Emergency number list. Make sure your list is easy to
find and most of all Current. Keep numbers of all health care
professionals as well as medical information listed of your
family members such as allergies and blood type if you know
it.

8. A Fireproof Safe. This is another must have item for
your home. Make sure to keep all medical records and
birth records and ID information as well as Insurance
policy's and living wills and a copy of your will inside.
This is there for your family's safety as well as piece of
mind and after a tragedy or death in the family the last
thing anyone wants to do is hunt for this information.
If there ever is a home fire this may be the only place
you can get your hands on important information and
should be up-dated regularly.

For your kids

1. Mommy I'm Here. This is a great little device to
help you keep track of your ankle bitters. The newest
version will even let you know if your child wander more
then 30 feet from you and it is a must have item for
taking your children to malls, parks and outdoor or
indoor events where there might be crowds.

2. Child safety locks. Make sure to install and USE
child safety locks on all cabinets and cupboards in
your house that contain items that could hurt your
child.

3. A Children identity Kit. Have your child's most
recent picture and finger prints on file and
stored away in case something ever happens.
This information is of the type that time is of the
essence and it is very important to be able to access
it all in the fastest manor possible.

4. Safety Tats. If your child wanders super fast or
you are not using a Mommy I'm here, Safety Tats might
just save the day. The allow you to have your phone
number on your child so if lost a security professional
can contact you and spare you and your child so unneeded
stress.

Good to have

1. CPR Teddy. It is always good to know CPR but even
better is keeping it fresh in your mind and practicing
a few times a year. CPR Teddy is a device made just for
that purpose and not only works to keep a skills fresh
for a person who has taken the class but to educate those
who have not.


2. A home Security System. Though a little costly if you
can fit it into you budget you should. Not only will you
sleep better at night knowing your home is protected
home security systems to more then just watch for break-ins
today. They can tell Carbon Levels, Break-ins or even act
as a smoke Detector.