The holidays are fast approaching and I can't wait for it to be here. I don't remember much of last Christmas because I wasn't quite a year old yet and I don't promise to remember much of this year either. I do know that there will be photos commemorating my Christmases and I can't wait to see them when I grow up.

Mommy doesn't think that National Child Passenger Safety should only be recognized in one specific month. It should be recognized daily. Mommy does not move her vehicle out of the driveway unless we are all buckled up. No matter how short of a distance we are traveling.

Well I'm pretty tall for my age so mommy and I decided to go with the size Large and we were happy that we did. I am now 20 months old but I am also 35" tall and I weigh approximately 26lbs. If you're thinking about getting yourself a Wheely Bug for your toddler you may want to pay attention to that.


The Prince Lionheart Wheely Bug already comes set up so it's ready to ride. There is nothing worse than waiting for a toy to be put together while you sit patiently and wait. I hate waiting and I'm sure all my little friends does as well. The body of the Wheely Bug is pretty soft so my bum is nicely cushioned since the Wheely Bug is padded with a 1" layer of sponge. It is made of a very tough Polyurethane covering so it's very easy to clean. Although I'm not sure since I've become a really great artist if markers would be easily removed.


The base is made of wood and this rolls around on coaster wheels and goes in all directions. It goes backwards, forwards, sideways, you name it! You would think that it would be an issue riding it on carpet right? Well you're wrong! It works pretty well on a carpeted floor. I was able to ride it around my room where I was having fun until the party pooper mommy decided that it was time for dinner. It works even better in our kitchen where there's no carpet. I was able to zoom around there with no worries at all.


Now this is entirely non-toxic according to Prince Lionheart and contains no PVC. They are also pretty light. My large weighs 5lbs while the small weighs 4lbs. The greatest thing about this as well is that they can hold up to 50lbs. I am going to be riding this for a long time to come. It is now my favorite indoor toy. It really encourages my gross motor skills which I already have lots of and it sure is a lot of fun.

Mommy did a very short video showing you how easy it works on carpeted floors. Ignore my silly noises.


Now your hardest decision would be choosing which Wheely Bug you want your little one to ride. They are a must have for any little one this Christmas and we recommend getting one to go under your tree. Your little one will thank you!



You can purchase your very own Prince Lionheart Wheely Bug online at Amazon.com, BabyEarth.com, Diapers.com and Target.com.




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Mommy and I were recently given the chance to review a product from Beatrix New York. Mommy is a New Yorker and so are my brothers and sister. I was the only one born in Colorado so every time mommy hears the word New York her eyes lights up. New York is known as one of the fashion capital of the world. If it's in fashion its in New York. Beatrix New York combines fashion and functionality for little ones like me. Yeah we can be fashionable too. They have a full range of products that I'm sure that your little one will love. Their products include little kid backpacks, big kid backpacks, lunch boxes, cuddly creatures, ipad cases and wheelie bags. School is already in session but its never to late to buy a new backpack right? May we recommend a Beatrix New York backpack?

Mommy and I recently received Fobie Friends products to review and today you get to see a rare sneak peak of mommy. You usually hear her voice and you've seen her once or twice but she doesn't like taking pictures so this is a very rare sighting. We are even both wearing the Fobie Friend Tees that they sent. One was included for mommy, how awesome are they? 

Mosquitos love me. When I say the love me they really do. I have a photo of me on my trip to the Caribbean last year where they gave me lots of kisses, at least that's what mommy calls them but they're no fun. Their kisses hurt and leave bumps all over wherever they touch me.

look at my poor face :(

Mosquitoes are very dangerous and carry deadly diseases, especially that dread West Nile Virus so I need to be careful. This year hasn't been any better where I live right now. It seems like there is no relief for me. Well that's what I thought. It has surely gotten better thanks to Mosquitno. Mosquitno decided to send me a few of their products. They even sent for mommy as well. Yes they're also for grownups. After all grownups get bitten as well.

For those who don't know about the Mosquitno company let me tell you a a bit about them. Mosquitno makes an all natural mosquito repellent that is great for the entire family. You know mommy doesn't like any yucky stuff on me so this is perfect for your little ones. This isn't a spray either. No, no spray for me.

Mosquitno Bandz and Spotz

This comes in wristband (Bandz) format and also stickers (Spotz). Pretty cool right? I bet you're wondering "how can wristbands and stickers protect me from mosquitoes?". Well let me tell you how it works.

The Bandz are made of a silicone rubber and is infused with all-natural, non-toxic and pleasant smelling citronella oil and completely DEET free.  They really smell great almost like lemons. The Bandz state that they're perfect for age 3+ (due to choking hazard) and because I have tiny hands they didn't fit me well so mommy decided to use the spotz. I'll tell you a bit more about the spotz in a second. The Bandz protect for 150hrs (6 days) and come in these really cool resealable packages so when you don't need them you can place them back in there for further use. They even say " hey, don't bite me please".

My Bandz doesn't fit my little wrist just right

Mommy and I really like the Spotz because the Spotz can be used on anything. The Spotz are also infused with Citronella. There are 6 in the package and you can place them on anything your child is wearing. These don't last as long as the Bandz but they are so adorable. These last 72hrs (3 days) but because they can be placed on anything these turned out to be our favorite. Can you see that Spotz on my shirt in that picture below, doesn't it look like it belong there? They can sure turn your favorite shirt, bag, hat etc into a masterpiece.

Yes that's a Spotz on my shirt.

These worked out great for me. As I mentioned before, I was getting bitten here where I live. Having a pool in the backyard that is not being used and that daddy has yet to empty is not helping either. There are always mosquitoes around and since wearing my Spotz they have certainly helped. They have kept the mosquitoes away and I'm so grateful for Mosquitno. Now I no longer worry about playing outdoors because I know I'm protected. Not only do they work great but they smell great too!

You can connect with Mosquitno via their Website and buy these amazing products and protect yourself and your little ones from those annoying mosquitoes. You can also connect with them via their Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and YouTube pages.

Mommy and I received the Lobo Life Accessories 2 in 1 Toddler Sheet for review and mommy and I can certainly say that this is the next best thing to sliced bread. Well those were mommy's words. I have no idea what that really means but apparently it means that this product is absolutely amazing. This came neatly packaged and folded and I couldn't wait for mommy to open it. I even loved the logo of that cute little wolf.

It's Sunday and I haven't done a personal post in a while. A post where I just talk about me and what's going on with me instead of reviewing a product for a company. Sure I love getting new and exciting stuff, who doesn't? I just like being me sometimes and being able to share with you my readers how my day went sans review.

I had a rather exciting day yesterday, I got to try out 2 awesome products that I'll be introducing to you soon. For those following me on Instagram and my Facebook page you got a sneak peak yesterday. Today though was a whole new day.

This is a sponsored post written on behalf of LifebankUSA

For you pregnant mommies out there I know that you've seen those magazines in the doctors office or even the ones that are sent to your home talking about cord banking. Mommy says that she remembers reading it when she was pregnant but didn't really know what it all entailed. LifebankUSA decided to contact mommy and offer up a bit more detail for those of you wanting to have it done but are unsure of everything. That's not the only great part but they're also offering something that every new mommy would love to have as well. This is your chance to win one of the hottest baby item on the market. A 4moms mamaroo. I actually had one of these mamaRoo as a newborn and although I wasn't a big fan of mine I can say that you won't be disappointed in owning one.

This is another big kids review that I had nothing to do with. This blog is being slowly taken over by my brothers and although I love them I want this to be all about me. I'm selfish I know but I love when people only pay attention to me and not them. Poor little Madison. Well without further ado let me introduce you once again to my stinky brothers Mikael (8) and Kyle (12). Mommy is going to be doing this review for them. You get to hear mommy speak finally. Yay Mommy! Boo Mikael and Kyle!

I can't begin to say how excited I am about my Yochi Yochi shoes. When Yochi Yochi decided to send me a pair of their shoes for review I had no idea what to expect. I had never heard of them before but I took a look at their shoes and I fell in love instantly.

I'm a shoe connoisseur and I can never have enough. The more the merrier I say and this one goes to the top of my list. The great thing about Yochi Yochi is that they have a printable size chart so there was no mistaking the size I needed. Mommy printed it out and after sizing me we decided to get the Princess Sakura. I couldn't wait for Princess Sakura to arrive.

It's National Child Passenger Safety Month and Graco launched a "Buckle Up for Safety" pledge on Facebook where EVERYONE can pledge their commitment to child passenger safety.

For every pledge Graco will donate $1 to Safe Kids Worldwide until they reach their goal of 10,000 pledges!

I'm still in the process of potty training and mommy and I are not having such great results. Maybe it's because mommy thinks I'm ready and I really don't think I am. Mommy knows best right? In this case Madison knows best!

Guess the fine people at Pampers must also know that Madison knows what's best for her so they decided to send me an entire box of their Pampers Swaddlers Diapers. Now I know most of you know the Pampers brand. It's actually one of the few brands that I've used since the day I was born.

Today is Wednesday which means that today is the day that I do my Almost Wordless Post. I can never do wordless which is why it's called Almost Wordless.

I want to highlight someone today though that means a lot to me. I might only have her for a couple months more before she goes off to college. I am so going to miss her. She makes me laugh and I can't believe that she's going to be gone soon. It's my big sister Krxssy! You've already met my brothers so now you get a chance to meet my sister.