A Job to Kill For

Just picked up the latest book by author, Janice Kaplan, from the library yesterday. So excited to start reading it as I loved her other fabulous chick lit books – The Boxtox Diaries, The Men I Didn’t Marry, and Looks to Die For. This mama relishes her down time before bed with a good book to help me escape it all! For more information, click here. Price: $16

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Sounds Tough Big Noisy Machines

Classy Mommy is a fan of DuoPress latest title. Toddlers will go crazy over Sounds Tough! Big Noisy Machines, a board book that uses vibrant illustrations to present a fun lineup of noisy machines: a train goes "chooo, chooo," a tug boat honks, and a cement mixer goes "sloooosh!"Tots love the Roy Lichtenstein-styled graphics and have a blast imitating the sounds made by the machines. I also find this book is a fun way to teach your child sounds and other important elements of language development. I’m working really hard with Kyle as his babbling is delayed from what looks to be some ear issues so this is just the kind of book full of sounds to help me encourage him to get his lips moving! For more information, click here. Price: $7

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Jingles Book and Elf Set

Parents looking to bring excitement and wonder to their children’s holiday season will be thrilled to learn of this new interactive book titled "Jingles". "Jingles" is a charming story of a jolly little elf that magically appears on the first day of December, to embark upon a delightful hide and seek adventure. Karen Spaulding, a kindergarten teacher writes. "Jingles has been part of my classroom for the past six years. My students can’t wait to see whose turn it is to find Jingles each morning. They are filled with excitement and anticipation every day while searching for him. Over the years, my students have absolutely loved this activity. It is fun for all!" Incredibly priced at $14.95 and released just in time for the holiday season, "Jingles" is sure to be a family favorite! For more information, click here. Price: $15

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eebee’s Peek a Boo Adventure

We’ve never seen the eebees educational DVD’s but these books really are top notch!Both Kyle and Mackenzie enjoy the eebee’s book series which encourage all kinds of touch and feel exploration. This peek a book is a real favorite as kids 9 months – 3 years old will love peeking in, out, up, down, and under trying to find eebee hiding on every page. The eebee’s waterproof bath book is very cool too as it includes 2 water squirters and a squeaker! You can take look at Kenzie and Kyle enjoying us do a live review of eebee’s books during our TV interview on NBC in Philly here. For more information, click here. Price: $15

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Personalized Books

,~2,I See Me! designs personalized books for childen with their very own name. Classy Mommy loves the idea of a keepsake personalized book for a new baby gift or birthday gift. What little girl wouldn’t want to be the princess in her very own fairy tale? There is also a version perfect for little boys and some that are ideal for babies too! ,~3, For more information, click here. Price: $30

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Baby Lists What to Do and What to Get to Prepare for Baby

There’s a good reason why you were given nine plus months to get ready:Not only does having a new baby mean decorating a nursery and buying equipment, it also means Choosing a Hospital, Creating a Birth Plan, Finding and Interviewing a Pediatrician, a Nanny or Daycare provider and Childproofing your home.Baby Lists provides Answers for these questions and more like..What do I pack for the hospital?What questions should I ask when choosing a pediatrician?How many onesies/blankets/burp cloths do I really need to buy?Packed with lists, questionnaires, and parents’ favorites, Baby Lists offers all the practical information you need in an easy to take along–and easy to use–package. For more information, click here. Price: $15

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This Little Piggy Went to Prada

This Little Piggy Went to Prada: Nursery Rhymes for the Blahnik Brigade gives classic nursery rhymes a new twist. This book is calling all Fashionistas. Give this hot book as a stocking stuffer, shower gift or birthday gift to all your favorite mommy girlfriends! They say this book will make the most sleepless fashionista mom smile, even when she’s knee-deep in diapers. For more information, click here. Price: $13

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Poingo Story Reader

The Poingo story reader is a fantastic option to enable children to read by themselves as the digital pen shaped Poingo brings words and pictures to life. This super tool will help your Pre-K and early readers begin to officially learn to read as well.We tested out the Poingo and were huge fans of it just as we love the Leapfrog Tag reading system. I highly recommend both systems and brands but there are a few key differences worth mentioning. From a value perspective, the Poingu starter kit can not be beat as it comes with 2 very large storybooks (Nemo and Cars)at a price lower than the competitive reading system currently on the market – the Leapfrog Tag reader. As for convenience, the Poingo library is already loaded onto the pen so with a click of the pen your child is ready to read. However, the library for the Poingo is smaller than the available library for Leapfrog’s Tag Reader – but the value price reflects this difference. So, depeding on your budget or the number of books you want to buy, this might be the best option for you. I guarantee your children will find hours of independent play and reading with the Poingo. Classy Mommy Approved! For more information, click here. Price: $35

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Joy is the Greatest Gift Picture Book

Kenzie and I are both crazy for the Focus Friends series. We love this book and the "Appreciation Party" which were sent to us to review. In Joy is the Greatest Gift, the main character, Joyann, gives many examples of what brings her joy which will open up wonderful discussions between you and your kiddos about what makes them happy and brings them joy – and even vice versa what types of things cause sad feelings. I think these books are awesome conversation starters and at 3 years old Kenzie is totally into "having conversations" and Kenzie always request upon finishing a story that we "talk about it". This book has a fabulous message delivered in a fun and beautiful way with bright and bold pictures too. For more information, click here. Price: $17

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Your Pregnancy for the Father to Be

The folks who brought my favorite Pregancy book, "Your Pregnancy Week by Week" now have a new edition of their book for expecting Dads. Your Pregnancy for the Father to Be covers everything dads to be need to know about pregnancy, childbirth, and getting ready for a new baby. Written with the expectant dad’s needs and concerns in mind, this new edition includes: Up to date medical information and a comprehensive glossary of terms. The latest information about tests and procedures your partner may undergo, Information on how pregnancy may affect your couple relationship and ways to handle it, Ways to evaluate the financial impact of having a baby, Guidance on how to be a great labor coach, and Tips for supporting your partner during pregnancy and the birth of your new baby. For more information, click here. Price: $15

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