Lisa Martin

In April 2006, Lisa began blogging to stay connected with distant relatives and friends. As she delved into blogging, she discovered the potential to assist others by sharing her experiences. Lisa has actively engaged in numerous exclusive media ventures. Notable among these are her participation in events such as the Sony Mommy Bloggers Event, the Pampers Mommy Bloggers Event, the Epson Event in Chicago, the Stouffers Event, a memorable yacht excursion with Lands End, collaborations with 1-800-Baskets, an exclusive tour for bloggers by Mrs. Prindable’s, partnerships with Hallmark, PopCap games, Chicago Cubs Mastercard Priceless Events, and Rug Doctor. In addition, she has collaborated with Nutrisystem on a weight loss initiative, teamed up with Buick and Chevy, and served as a brand ambassador for Sprint. Lisa's collaboration portfolio also extends to Disney, where she has participated in press trips for significant movies such as Frozen, Guardians of the Galaxy, McFarland USA, The Good Dinosaur, The BFG, and Cars 3. Notably, for projects like Frozen, The BFG, and Cars 3, she was granted the privilege of walking the red carpet and conducting interviews with celebrities. The impact of Lisa's blog has gained recognition, with The New York Times referencing her content. Moreover, she has been featured in interviews by respected publications such as the Southtown Star, The Chicago Sun Times, and inside.

Zoobles DS Giveaway!

Zoobles are the biggest rage for young girls. The Zoobles videogame for Nintendo DS takes all the exciting fun of Zoobles and puts the control right into your daughter’s hands. Young players care for and nurture their lovable companions as they explore 6 distinct lands in Zooble Isle, each featuring a diverse range of characters. Those familiar to the toy and even kids new to Zoobles will have a blast collecting and sharing their finds with friends!

Features:
• Explore the Magical Zooble Isle: Set out on an adventure to see all the familiar Zoobles lands including: Petagonia™, Azoozia™, Pinegrove™, Chillville™, Petal Point™ and Jungleopolis™ with 18 unique playable Zoobles!
• Decorate and customize your Happitat: Choose from 6 unique Happitats, and decorate with furniture and objects you’ve unlocked, including rugs, kitchens, sofas, bathtubs, and even special items like fountains! In your Happitat your Zooble can cook in the kitchen, dress up in adorable accessories, take baths, and more!
• Make lots of Zooble Friends: As you explore, you’ll come across more than 40 of your favorite Zoobles. Make friends by playing with them or hanging out in your Happitat! If you become good friends, they might even give you presents! There are so many Zoobles to meet, and you’ll want to collect them all as friends! Check your WikiZoob to see just how many Zooble friends you have!
• Love ‘Em and Play with ‘Em: Caring for and nurturing your Zooble is key. You’ll need to pay attention to how hungry, clean, and tired they are, and also play with them and make new friends to keep them happy!
• Adorable Activities and Zooble Fun: As you explore each land and make more and more friends, you’ll get more and more fun things to do, such as sliding down curvy slides, pulling off tricks on trampolines, gardening, playing hide-and-seek with your Zooble friends, and even hosting dance parties with all your Zooble friends!
• Added Bonus: For a limited time, each game purchase includes a Zooble toy!

I got to play with this game and see a demo of it. This game is everything Madison loves about gaming. She loves exploring. She also loves Zoobles toys so this is a great combination. I also love that this is something that interests girls — there aren’t many games on the market designed for girls. (Not that boys can’t play with it). I love that it isn’t a shoot ’em game too!

Since I think this is such a great game, I have arranged for one lucky reader of mine to win the Zoobles DS game and a Zooble Toy! Here’s what you need to do:Read More »Zoobles DS Giveaway!

The Odyssey

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Now, I have a 7 year old. Until we got The Odyssey, I would have thought it was too hard to read for her. That being said, this book is perfect for her age group. This phenomenal new graphic novel retells Homer’s classic epic. Not only is a graphic novel,… Read More »The Odyssey

Cassandra's Angel

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Cassandra’s Angel brings an inspiring message of self-empowerment to children of all ages. Everyone is telling Cassandra that she just can’t do anything right, whether it’s tidying her room or painting a picture. She starts to feel misunderstood and alone (and who hasn’t felt like that!). Then she meets a… Read More »Cassandra's Angel

K'NEX

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We are KNEX fans here, so I jumped at the chance to review some of their new products. The K’NEX 521pc Value Tub is ideal for children who love to play with building sets. The K’NEX building set includes an instruction booklet, complete with details on how to construct 35… Read More »K'NEX

5 Reasons To Go To The Chicago Toy & Game Fair (#Giveaway!)

I love, love, love The Chicago Toy & Game Fair. Here’s a short list of why YOU should be at The Chicago Toy & Game Fair.

1. Star Wars Breakfast. Who wouldn’t want to eat breakfast with the Star Wars 501st Legion: Vader’s Fist?

2. Where else do you get to play with the games before you buy them????

3. Young Inventor Challenge 2011. Where else can you go and see what’s on the minds of the smartest kids out there? These kids are awesome!

4. Where else do you get to meet the inventor of your favorite games?

5. Ginormous Etch-A-Sketch anyone?

I would love to see you and your family at The Chicago Toy & Game Fair, so I’ve arranged for one lucky family to get a weekend pass! Here’s what you need to do:Read More »5 Reasons To Go To The Chicago Toy & Game Fair (#Giveaway!)