Trunki

We'll be heading to Disney soon and of course the subject of packing is at the top of the list! I came across this suitcase (target.com) and think it's great! It's a ride on suitcase for kids (they can ride on it like a toy or pull it along) Fun way for kids' to be responsible for their own luggage (and free you up a bit!) $60. Also available in a ladybug style!

Forever 21 Kids

Was in Forever 21 today (or www.forever21.com) and saw them adding some adorable kids wear!! A little big yet for Anna (XS is a 6/7) but I'm sure it won't be long before she can wear it. Really cute and trendy items (at great prices!) Loved this sparrow beach dress for $16.50, available in blue or pink. So many different items, go online or in the store to see them all!

Crayon Tote

Love this! Very cute crayon tote just $7.99:

An adorable and portable child's crayon tote of my own design. This extremely portable/durable tote holds 8 crayons and up to 7.5" wide paper. Perfect to keep your little one enthralled wherever your travels take you!100% cotton fabrics: Hearts and Puppies, light blue swirl hearts, Blue grosgrain ribbon handles.Comes with 8 name brand crayons and 10 coloring cards.

http://www.etsy.com/shop/nicklepicklequilts

Gorilla Blocks

Saw these blocks in toys to grow on but they are available at Target or Amazon (just google it for the best price.) But on average, a 50 piece set is about $55. Large, interlocking blocks for building the biggest cities around. John would love these (and it's a possibility for Christmas this year.)

New Releases at Barnes & Noble

Just in time for back to school are these new releases from Barnes & Noble

Amelia Bedelia's First Day of School $9.95

If you little ones love dogs (like my John) they'll love Marley Goes to School $12.95

Night-Night Little Pookie is just $5.39

Personalized Books

Found this seller on etsy and they offer a great product at an even better price. Just $9.99 for the personalized books you see elsewhere at so much more!! Here's a few but they have dozens! www.bluebanjo2001.etsy.com

77 Kids from AE

It's fun to shop clearance this time of year (don't forget Target! Toys are on clearance about now and you can stock up for birthdays & Christmas!!)

77kids is having a sale in their own right. Love this Orange Starfish T for $7.77!! Great for this year or maybe buy a size up for next!

And for the boys, this tye dye cargo short (also just $7.77!)

See all the cool offerings for this fall too: http://www.ae.com/77kids/index.jsp

Wall Decal

We love decorating our rooms with wall decals. The kids can help, it's fun and doesn't damage the walls. I love this decal from www.dalidecals.etsy.com. A whimsical fairy blowing a dandelion. Fun!

Picnic Time

What fun for a rainy day. A picnic game for the little ones to help them enjoy a picnic indoors! You spin the dial and pick up food, the first to set and load up their plate wins! Couldn't be easier. And how about topping off the game with a real picnic inside! Load up a pretty picnic basket and have a ball! http://www.landofnod.com/

Scrap and Stuff Umbrella

http://www.worldmarket.com/ has some awesome and unique buys including this very cool scrap n stuff umbrella! The umbrella has 16 pockets (on the inside) that you can stuff with pictures, drawings, etc to make it truly unique. Comes with ribbon, paper, glue, sticky felt and more to make some cool creations to call your own. And the really fun part is the price, just $13.98!

Learn to Read

John and Anna will be entering kindergarten this year and will need to learn to read. I want to help them out, mostly because John is visually impaired and will have a much harder time learning to read than the typical child. Anna has down syndrome so it will take her a longer time. Any help I can give them is going to benefit them greatly.

But not just my special needs kids will benefit, yours will too. Help give them the boost they need to get a leg up on their pre-k through 3rd grade class with http://www.clicknkids.com/. Priced at $29.95 (very reasonable) it has great reviews and a money back guarantee!

Max and Ruby

My kids LOVE Max & Ruby. And frankly, I do too. What a sweet and fun program that most kids will enjoy. We have several DVD's and the kids never tire of watching them. If you haven't seen Max & Ruby, head on over the Amazon.com to see the full line up. Here's some of our favs:

Party Time with Max & Ruby DVD ($9.99)

Ruby's Falling Leaves Book ($3.99)

Max's Work of Art Colorint Book ($4.99)

Tic Tac Toe in My Purse!

What an adorable purse offered by http://www.posieandme.etsy.com/! It's a wool felt purse with tic tac toe inside!

Take with you to the doctor, on car rides, on an airplane, to lunch, whereever you something to occupy your little ones' time! This is so darling!

She offers lots of cute hair clippies, tooth fairie pillows and much more. Check it out!!

Don't forget our etsy site at http://www.jlperillo.etsy.com/!

Photo Stickers

My kids love pictures (and they love stickers!) For just 4.99 at Snapfish.com you can get a combination of both! Stickers with their picture! What a cool idea, kids will love them!

Those Crooked Houses from Jon & Kate

Did you fall in love with those crooked houses from Jon & Kate (while being heartbroken for the family at the same time?)

Here they are: http://www.kidscrookedhouse.com/default.aspx

They have the original house for about $1250, a deluxe house for $2500 and custom houses (that start just under $5000.)

Since the custom are definitely out of my price range, I've been checking out the deluxe. They look like so much fun an for about $500 more you can get delivery and set up (SO worth it!)

Dizzy Quad

Toysrus.com has this awesome looking outdoor merry go round set that I would love to have in my yard (if I could find the room!) Still, it may end up there sooner or later! A fun, Merry Go Round for kids to enjoy all summer long. And definitely priced right at $129.99!

Mini Racer

They have everything over at http://www.overstock.com/, including the newest edition to our household, this cute-fast-fun mini racer ride on car ($156.99) Definitely reasonably priced, but it is fast! We can even ride it, even though it's tiny, it is tough and durable! Total fun for the kids, just make sure they wear a helmet and pads!

Buy it through your UPromise account to get cash back for college!

New Releases at Borders

Summer is fun for playing outside and taking vacations but it's also a good time to practice reading skills for preschool, kindergarten and all grades!

Here's some fun new books at borders.com:

Maisy Goes to Preschool ($12.99)

My First Signs $7.99

Moon Rabbit $16.99
And Mr. Stubborn says there are no monsters in this book $3.99

Strollers Strollers and More Strollers

Yes, I bought more strollers (I have lost count over how many I've had through the past few years.) I bought a new double stroller for Disney, which I like. Still have my sit n stand stroller, works good for when I need that type. Had several single strollers but they had worn out their welcome. A few were in the shed over the winter and when I pulled them out, they had mildew on them (Yuck!) The McLaren had a broken wheel, the other McLaren was stolen in Disney a few years ago, the jeep single stroller had lost all the air in the tires and they couldn't be inflated again, etc. etc. etc.

So off I went in search of new, light weight, umbrella style strollers. In the back of my mind I thought I could always get more Mclarens, I did like them. But instead, in my search I went to www.overstock.com and found some that I love!! Yes, these Keekaroo strollers are awesome! They are sturdy, light weight, tall enough for John to sit in and not have his feet drag, easy to push, etc. I bought both the red & the lilac and am quite happy!

And, during my search for strollers I came across this pet stroller (also on overstock) and couldn't resist! It's also lightweight and easy to use and fun for Sami!!

Yappy Happy

I LOVE this dog license! Actually, Sami is wearing one as we speak. What a cute and clever idea from http://www.yappyhappy.etsy.com/!! Loads of fun and perfect for your little pooch. But I think it is even more perfect for your kids!! That's right, the kiddos can have their own license (think as a necklace in an amusement park for quick identification!) So fun for little kids of all ages, they'll love this!! $20

But if you're looking for your doggy and not the kids, check out yappy Happy's custom indoor dog houses (palaces!) $325 will get you one!