Girls' PAW Patrol Bedding Has Arrived and is as PAW-Rriffic as the Boys'!

   

My followers know that those in our household are avid PAW Patrol fans. Ok, well really it's the kids. But if they love it, at some point we have to embrace it too.

We were thrilled to hear that girls' PAW Patrol bedding is now available in the U.S. & Canada, and that more will be released later this fall. Many a Skye & Everest fan would enjoy traditionally feminine bedding, and it's nice to see that it's been added to the line. If I were younger, I'd want it for myself! 

You can now find girls' PAW Patrol Twin Sheets, a Twin/Full Reversible Comforter and a Plush Throw Blanket at Walmart, both in store and online. The sheets are cute as a button! The fitted sheet has a whole bunch of different pink and purple PAW Patrol decals. The flat sheet is lined with pink and purple stripes which feature PAW Patrol lingo. For kids with a double bed, the girls' version of the Full Sheet Set and Blanket is expected to be released this October. In the meantime though, the Twin/Full Reversible Comforter would a great first addition. The Twin/Full Comforter would be many a girl's dream with its polka dots, flowers and pink and purple colours. Not to mention that Sky & Everest are the main power pups prominently displayed. Girl power! The Plush Throw is soft, fluffy, and oh so cozy. We have the boys' version of all these, and my both my boys love it.

Speaking of the boys' version, it's just as PAW-riffic!  My youngest nearly flipped his lid when he saw the bedding for his room. The boys' sheet sets already come in both Twin and Full sets. In addition, they have a Twin/Full Reversible Comforter, a full sized Puppy Rescue Plush Blanket, and as previously mentioned, the Plush Throw. 

The Twin Sheet Sets retails for approximately $19.88USD/$29.94CAN, and the Full Sheet Sets for $29.98USD/$39.94CAN. The Twin/Full Reversible Comforter is about $29.88USD/$49.94CAN. For the full sized Plush Blanket, you're looking at $22.88USD/$39.94, and for the Plush Throw, $14.88USD/$24.94CAN. 

While I do think that children's licensed bedding in general is getting to be a bit expensive, the pricing of these items are competitive. Bedding should be a bit of an investment, given that one typically spends 8-10 hours a night in bed. You'd want it to go the long haul. When you factor in that PAW Patrol is a newer cartoon, as well as, the bright, bold patterns, it's practically a given that these will stay trendy for, at the very least, a few years to come. 

There are even more PAW Patrol items in select stores, and widely available at Walmart.com & Walmart.ca, such as the Mink Sherpa Throw and Cozy Hat & Throw Wrap Set.

In the U.S. specifically, they've also just launched a whole PAW Patrol bath decor & essentials line. They've got some great stuff in that line as well. No word yet on when the bath items will be available on Canadian shelves.

If your kids are fans of the PAW Patrol crew, then they'll love snuggling with them - all night long!

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Spice up your Kitchen Counter with this Spice Rack!

   

It's tough finding a spice rack that matches your specific needs.  I was recently looking for one that had a lot of jars, and would also accommodate my space limitations. Our old spice rack had 20 compartments, and was great for having all our spices handy. But the lids were getting weak from years of use, and it took up way too much counter space. 

I came across the Trudeau Maison Axia 16-Bottle Revolving Spice Rack, available both online & in store across Canada at Walmart. I immediately searched out a sample and put it to the test. 

This spice rack not only has 16 bottles, which gives you a lot of selection at your fingertips, but it also comes with 16 different herbs & spices. From Cinnamon, to parsley, to thyme and basil, you'll find many in between. Some of the spices included I have never personally used, so I opted to fill the others up with my own personal favorites to compliment what was already included in the set. 

Each of the 16 spice jars comes with a screw on/off cap lid which allows you to pour, sprinkle, or keep it closed for freshness. The spice rack itself is narrow and short, taking up little counter space. It revolves so that you can easily grab whichever herb or spice you'd like in a pinch. Pun intended! For finely ground spices, the sprinkle holes work fine. For the chunkier herbs like chives, you will have to utilize the pour feature, or screw off the lid. 

Overall, I like this spice rack. I think it'll be good over the long haul and is already a great addition to our kitchen. It is compact and handy and would be especially fitting for someone residing somewhere with little counter space. For the price point, it's definitely a good buy. 

I just wish that it would have come with a variety of commonly used herb & spice labels for those that were both included in the set, as well as, for those that a consumer would add themselves. Not including any labels with the spice rack, makes it difficult for the user to differentiate between some of the similar looking herbs. The one spice rack image online also shows it with labels on the lids, which can be a bit misleading. It should also be noted that the amount of herbs/spices that come in the packs fill up the bottles about 2/3 of the way, not full as is pictured on the box. 

This Trudeau Maison Axia 16-Bottle Revolving Spice Rack is available at Walmart across the country, and retails for $32.97CAN. 

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The Pioneer Woman Collection is Pleasantly Rustic & Charming!

   

As my regular followers know, I am an avid Pioneer Woman fan. I was excited when she first announced her new cookware line a while back, and was equally excited once I saw all the items available to consumers in the United States. 

I was thrilled to get the opportunity to review The Pioneer Woman Timeless Beauty 7-Quart Oval Cast Iron Dutch Oven, as well as, her Timeless Beauty 4-Piece Cast Iron Cookbook Holder and Trivet Set! I couldn't wait to put it all to good use!

Upon receipt of the products, I immediately got to work testing out the 7-Quart Oval Dutch Oven. After washing it out, the first thing I made was The Pioneer Woman's Chicken Cacciatore recipe from her Dinnertime Cookbook. The chicken browned beautifully and baked well with the sauce in the oven afterward. It was a cinch to clean, which is always appreciated! I also made beef tacos using stewing beef, with her delicious Enchilada Sauce as the liquid to simmer the meat in until fork tender. The third thing I made was a huge batch of meat sauce for some lasagne that I was going to make. The oval shape is great if you were using a whole chicken or cooking with another oblong piece of meat.  I love it for all of these purposes and the ease of cleaning. I love the size of this one, as it allows you to make large batches to feed a big family, or to make large batches ahead of time for freezing. The Pioneer Woman Timeless Beauty 7-Quart Oval Cast Iron Dutch Oven is oven safe up to 500F. It comes in a variety of colours, and retails in the U.S. for approximately $80USD. The Pioneer Woman Collection also has a 5-Quart Round Dutch Oven available in various colours. It retails for $50USD if you were looking for a smaller or more cost effective option. 

The three trivets that come with the 4-Piece Cast Iron Cookbook Holder and Trivet Set are beautiful. I love the vibrant blue, yellow and red colours. And they seem quite sturdy. There are little rubber stoppers on the bottom to protect your counter or table tops and are 8" wide, which is perfect for most pots and pans. 

The Cast Iron Cookbook Holder from the set is very pretty and does its job. It held my cookbooks open well. I was a bit disappointed however, with the roughness of the cast iron. I was expecting it to have a smoother finish and am a bit worried about the underside possibly scratching a counter top or other surface that you might be using it on. This could easily be solved by adding some sticky protectors on the bottom, which I will be doing to get better use out of it. But with that being said, I do think that this issue would have been better solved if dealt with at the design and manufacturing levels. A consumer should not have to trouble shoot the intended use of a product. The 4-Piece Cast Iron Cookbook Holder and Trivet Set retails for approximately $43USD.

Overall, I love the products! At this time, The Pioneer Woman Collection is currently available exclusively at Walmart in the U.S. only. I cannot wait for the line to hit Canadian shelves!  I'm currently looking into when that might eventually happen and will let you all know by adding a timeframe, replacing this line once I find out. 

All of these items are hand wash only. Treat them with love and I'm confident you'll be happy with them, even if the book holder is a bit on the rough side. 

To check out other products manufactured by Gibson Overseas, you can visit their website, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts.

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A Roarin' Sleepy Time With This Bedding Set!

   

There's nothing like a good night's sleep, especially when you have kids. My son bounds into bed with his new Dream Factory Dinosaur Prints 5-Piece Twin Bed In A Bag bedding set! 

This vibrant twin bedding set beckons you to climb in. This cotton/polyester blend features a reversible twin comforter, 1 reversible pillow sham, 1 pillow case, 1 twin elasticized fitted sheet and 1 twin flat sheet. The reversible 66"W x 86"L comforter and pillow sham feature brightly coloured popular dinosaurs such as the infamous T-Rex, as well as the Brontosaurus, Triceratops and Stegosaurus on a sky blue background. The reverse side is solid sky blue . The 180 thread count sheets and pillow case are both white, with orange, green and navy blue dinosaur tracks throughout. This bedding set is light weight, which makes it perfect for use in the summer. By adding a blanket, you can easily use this set during the cooler months as well. 

The Dream Factory Dinosaur Prints Bed In A Bag is available in twin as well as in a 4-piece toddler set. They retail online for about $60-$80 US at a variety of online retailers such as Walmart, Overstock, Wayfair and Amazon. Some pictures of this item online make it look more of a pastel palette, but the fabric is definitely bright in colour. 

Overall, this bedding set is great for price, especially if you can get it on the lower end of the price range. It would be nice if the set included a matching bed skirt. While it is not an essential piece to have, it is nice to have the option available.  For those wanting a bed skirt, curtains or other decor, you could easily purchase colour coordinated accessories thanks to the many fun colours featured in this bed set. Like most bedding sets, it is also machine washable, which is a definite perk with kids. 

Happy zzzzzs! 

***** These views are mine, and mine alone. As with anything, you are responsible for assessing whether this item and/or activity is safe and suitable for your specific needs. InfoMommy does not make any warranties of any kind, expressed or implied, and assumes no responsibility and/or liability for any actions taken as a result of this blog post.*****