product review

My boys cannot get enough of building toys, and they particularly love the MegaBloks Skylander Giants series. They’re so big and bright with so many moving parts and shooting things, they’re perfect. We got the Arkeyan Robot King to add to our Skylander Giants collection, and he’s pretty cool. This set is brand new last […]

Spring is my FAVORITE season of the year, and this year Columbia has a whole bunch of great new products out for Spring adventuring. They sent me the new Back Up Sport Knee Pants to try out, and they’re perfect for hiking, biking, running, and more. The fabric is thick and stretchy, so it bends […]

I received the Cuisinart PowerEdge 700 blender for review and just in time for all the fruit leather! This blender is powerful enough to puree apples (skins ON) to the perfect fruit leather texture, and the consistency of the puree is important when making fruit leather. It should be smooth and not lumpy, so you […]

WINNER: The winner is Kathy Mc who said, “What a fabulous idea for my husband who always has to wear a wide-brimmed hat due previous skin cancer. This Sport Brella chair would be a godsend any time, anywhere.” Send an email to kelseyatvanillajoydotcom to claim your prize. THE PRIZE One reader will win a Sport-Brella […]

Gus is just starting to walk, and I have been really needing to get him some shoes but haven’t been able to ‘t find anything lightweight and soft enough for his little feet and body. Robeez are just what I was looking for! They are soft soled so they won’t interfere with his growing feet […]

{The winner of the Hop & Scoot ATV from Little Tikes is Megan R! She said, “My fave Tikes product is the Slam n’ Curve Slide. I would like to win so my son has some interest in playing outside this summer! Email your address to kelsey[at]vanillajoy[dot]com BEFORE WEDNESDAY to claim your prize. Thanks! With […]

{The winner of the Melissa & Doug Wooden Puzzles is Alice P! She said, “My kids love puzzles, and Melissa & Doug are the best! I think the fishing puzzle is my favorite, but it’s so hard to choose!” Email your address to kelsey[at]vanillajoy[dot]com BEFORE WEDNESDAY to claim your prize. Thanks!} THE PRIZE Giveaway #18 […]

{The winner of the Sound Spa Lullaby from Homedics is Julie B! She said, “My girls would love this product not only for the sounds but also would be entertained by the images projected onto the ceiling. Very nice giveaway, thank you for the opportunity to win one.“ Email me at kelsey[at]vanillajoy[dot]com to claim your […]

I’ve been busy crafting with all that great EK Success stuff – I absolutely love that daisy punch! Here are some fun things I have done with it so far: (Tools: EK Success Cutterpede, Fastenater, XLarge Daisy Punch, Provo Craft’s Cricut, Fiskars border punch) I love flowers on my pages, and I don’t get to […]