Hoover at the Home + Housewares Show in Chicago

All of the Rave and Review crew have been in Chicago this past week as guests of Hoover at the International Home + Housewares Show where we got to see firsthand all of the new products for 2010. Hoover was celebrating the unveiling of their newest vacuums and cleaning units, as well as announcing their partnership … Read more

A Travel Essential: BABYBJÖRN Travel Crib Light

As a family that travels frequently, I am always searching for items that make traveling with little ones easy and efficient.  Often our travels include planes, trains, and small automobiles, so I have a special spot in my heart for items that are made with space and efficiency in mind.  New on my list of … Read more

Stonz Wear Booties for Your Little Explorer {PTPA Winner}

  What do all these images have in common?  Besides being absolutely adorable and making me wish I was babywearing right this second, there is one common theme in all of these pictures: exposed baby legs.  For those of you not blessed with year-round sunshine, you will be happy to note that there is a … Read more

Boon Inc Potty Bench

When we were ready to start potty training, there was only one potty chair we considered.  Having seen it in a specialty boutique a few months before, my husband and I fell in love with the Boon Inc Potty Bench for a number of reasons and knew it would be perfect in the coming months … Read more

Protect-A-Bed Premium Mattress Protector

Having a really nice Mattress Protector really does make a huge difference in the life of a mattress.  As someone who finally owns my dream bed that I hope to own for years to come, a Premium Mattress Protector review couldn't have come at a better time.  So, when Protect-A-Bed contacted me and told me … Read more

Harlem Globetrotters 2010 Magical Memories Tour

It’s a good year to be a Globetrotter.  If you think you've seen the Harlem Globetrotters everywhere these past few months, you are absolutely correct.  Appearing on all sorts of TV shows and getting tons of airtime for the causes and groups they support, the Harlem Globetrotters are back in a big way. In their … Read more

Germ Guardian Electrics for a Healthy Home

Sometimes it feels like cold season lasts all year and there's nothing you can do to prevent it.  Then, before you know it, everyone's talking about flu season again.  Being prepared for an outbreak is great, but everyone knows that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.  Of course, I love it … Read more

We Are The Not-Its!

Every parent knows that a lot of kid’s music is practically unlistenable, especially if you happen to be over the age of 5.  My daughter, who happens to fall in the under 5 category, is rather discerning about the music she listens to and even she would much rather groove to something with a more … Read more

prAna Clothing for All Seasons

In my quest for warm clothes this past January, I remembered a brand I had seen while hubby was browsing one of the {many} local outdoors shops we frequent. Normally, I don’t do much shopping for me in those kinds of stores, with the exception of the stray water bottles or specific biking gear, but … Read more

Nowali Moccasins

The Pacific Northwest has at least another 3 ½ months of cool weather before things start heating up for Spring, which means we’ve still got months of sweaters, coats and even mittens left in the year.  My favorite part of Seattle’s chilly spring?  Family cuddle nights that don’t have to end on March 20th.  So, … Read more