Contests are open till the 6th at MIDNIGHT! ONE MORE DAY! *Note about STORK CRAFT*

We’re having problems with the comments on our Holiday Gift Guide, they aren’t numbered and we’re having problems with the Stork Craft giveaway.

Because we’re having problems we’re going to hold the contests up for one more day (for the one’s that expire on the 5th at midnight).  We’re making comments open for 24 more hours so you will have until Dec. 6th at midnight to get your entries in.

With Stork Craft we’re letting you add your comments to THIS post!
So, if you’ve been having problems getting your comments in, do it here!!  Only for 24 more hours!
We’re not the only blog having problems with comments, we’re guessing it’s just a mess up.

We will work it out and all will be fair.

So, ONE MORE DAY!  More extra entries for all

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iPod nano Review

Here’s one of the hottest items this year, and maybe I am being biased but if you guys have not looked into the iPod nano, you’re really missing out.  I’m going to tell you a bit about it!

iPod sent me an iPod nano for review along with some wonderful iTunes gift cards.
The color I picked of course was pink, but the other colors you can pick from are, red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, gray, black and of course pink

What’s so unique about the new iPod nano is that not only can you listen to your favorite music, but this little baby takes video too!

No cheap bad quality video either, it really takes some sharp video.
A quick scroll through the menu takes you to the video camera. Then you’re ready to record video in portrait or landscape — perfect for emailing or posting on Facebook or MobileMe. A built-in mic lets you capture audio, too. And when you play back your video on iPod nano, you’ll hear the recorded audio with it. All of which means your indispensable music player is now your indispensable video camera.

There’s also fifteen special video effects to play with too, why not make your videos count and just stand out above the rest!
Fifteen fun video effects let you add a little Hollywood to your video. Just scroll through, choose the effect you want — such as film grain or motion blur — and start recording. When you’re done, sync iPod nano to your computer and iPhoto (or your favorite photo software) opens. Then email your miniblockbuster or post on YouTube or Facebook.
Click HERE to see some videos of the special effects.

Connect your iPod nano to your Mac or PC and you can upload your video to YouTube, MobileMe, and Facebook.

As always, the sound on iPod is just above any other, the iPod nano is no different, it sounds wonderful, it even has an AM/FM radio.  My daughter & I share the iPod nano, but I must say she uses it more than myself, but that’s only because she steals it from me and then hides it!
The iPod nano also has Genius Playlists.
Say you have one song you really love and want to hear other tracks that go great with it. A few clicks on iPod nano, and Genius uses that song to find other songs in your library and makes a Genius playlist for you. You can listen to the playlist right away, save it for later, or even refresh and give it another go. Count on Genius to create combinations you wouldn’t have thought of yourself.
Now there’s another great way to get a customized set of songs on iPod nano — have Genius do all the work. Introducing Genius Mixes. All you do is sync your iPod nano to iTunes, and Genius automatically searches your library and finds songs that sound great together to create up to 12 Genius Mixes. These mixes are like channels programmed entirely with your music. It’s a great way to rediscover songs you haven’t listened to in forever, and some you even forgot you had.

I find that when you shake your iPod nano it will shuffle your music!  It’s really cool and I’ve never seen anything like it before.

The iPod nano is one of the coolest little gadget I’ve ever seen, there’s so much you can do and play with on it.
In this one little device you get;

Video camera.

The new built-in video camera is ready for anything. Yet iPod nano is the same ultraportable size — perfect for spontaneously shooting video.

Learn about the video camera on iPod nano

Stunning design.

A brilliant polished anodized aluminum finish comes in nine electrifying colors. And the 2.2-inch color display is larger for your viewing pleasure.

Learn about the new features of iPod nano

Genius Mixes.

This new feature acts as your personal DJ, searching your iTunes library to find songs that go great together and making new mixes automatically.

Learn about Genius Mixes on iPod nano

FM radio with Live Pause.

Rock out with a built-in FM tuner and two innovative new features — Live Pause and iTunes Tagging.²

Learn about FM radio features on iPod nano

Voice Over
Fitness

It’s crazy!  I have no idea how Apple will out do themselves but this really has the W.O.W factor!
The price is at the Apple store;

8GB¹: 2,000 songs / 8 hours of video $149.00

16GB¹: 4,000 songs / 16 hours of video $179.00

This hot little item is sure to please any gadget and music lover.  Especially great for tweens/teens.  My 12 year old is absolutely in love with the iPod nano and can play with it for hours!
And you just can’t beat all of the colors they come in, all the colors in the rainbow!  Makes it hard to pick just one

Apple store is also offering free engraving on an iPod you buy!

Say anything with free engraving.

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Borders – Review + Giveaway

I was contacted by Borders the beginning of November and was asked to do a review and a giveaway for them.
To be quite honest, I never heard of them before, what they offered or anything.
So after I checked out their online shop, I decided SURE!  Their products looked wonderful and I know that they are something my children would enjoy.  Not just them though, everyone!  Borders offers books, toys, games, and gifts.

This wasn’t like every review I’ve done because I actually had to go IN STORE and do the review.  Of course I was thinking, GREAT!  Arkansas never has these cool stores so I will have to miss this opportunity.

When Borders publicist told me there was one in Rogers, AR I was very excited.  Rogers is about a 19 mile drive from my house and the drive was totally worth it.
So Sunday we packed the kids up in the car and headed to Penical Hills in Rogers to go to Borders.
Yes, I did take all 4 of my kids, my husband and my mom.  I didn’t want to do only a review from my stand point but I also wanted to hear what others had to say too.
When I got there, I had to go to the cashier to claim my Gift Certificate and tell her who I was, she then called the manager and I had to explain to him why I was there and what I was doing
So far so good!  Everyone was very nice and just a great atmosphere in general. The store was very clean and well organized, and BIG.  I couldn’t get over how big the store was and I knew I would be there for awhile.

The first thing we looked at was of course their Twilight saga.  My daughter is a huge fan so I knew this would be where the majority of the gift card would be spent on.  They had a huge selection of the Twilight Saga, not only the books, but they also had shirts, games, journals, ect.  My daughter was in Heaven!

I did walk everywhere in their store, and I looked at everything.  I wanted to be sure I took everything in.
Borders – the bookseller recently expanded its toys & games area in more than 500 stores. This holiday, Borders makes finding the perfect toy or game easier for those looking for high-quality educational gifts – like our readers. Shelves are stocked with items from leading brands like Creativity for Kids, Thinkfun, Scientific Explorer, ALEX and Blue Orange Games. These brands are known for products that foster creativity and help to build cognitive skills in children.
Borders has a spot just for kids including books, and toys as well as a little play area.  Borders is very kid friendly and this is most important to me.  I don’t like going to stores who doesn’t like kids and think they are just a bother.
My kids had alot of fun playing and reading and looking at the the toys.  Borders offers great products on their toys such as ALEX, Mellisa & Doug, Learning Resources, Spin Master & Sprig and that’s just naming a few.
Borders offers many toys and a huge selection of great learning toys for children.
The prices are absolutely wonderful and I was able to get some toys for my children to help expand their learning.
Their selection of toys and learning products for children really went above and beyond my expectations.

All the way through the store there were the workers making sure we were finding everything we were looking for.  They were all great & most friendly.  They put up with my children, so you know they’re a great place!

I was very impressed to say the least, not only is the store remarkable, but the customer service was great & I couldn’t have asked for a better shopping experience.
Oh, and they even has some delicious candy!  You know the kind of chocolate that just melts in your mouth good!
So I did get a couple of Ghirardelli Chocolates.  WOW is all I can say about that

Borders came out above and beyond with their products & customer service and I was 100% satisfied with my purchases, I was able to get quite a bit with the $100 I received for review.

The best part about Borders is you can find something for everyone on your shopping list, in one place.  From adults to children.  Everyone will be thrilled with their purchase and the receivers of the gifts will enjoy your gift for years to come.

Borders is offering 2 Barefoot Mommies readers a chance to win a $100 gift certificate so YOU can see their wonderful products and new expanded Children’s line.
The gift cards will be mailed directly to the winners and in time for Christmas gift giving.
**Make sure you have a Borders close to you to drive to if you enter this contest*

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Mickey’s Magic Choo Choo by Fisher-Price – Review + Giveaway!

Here is another great product from Fisher-Price.
Do you love Mickey Mouse?  He’s an old classic and a legend all on his own.  Mickey Mouse is the kind of character we get to pass down to our children for them to love and enjoy as we did, or maybe some of us still do!
This product from Fisher Price is called Mickey’s Magic Choo Choo.
This is super fun to play and your children just have a blast watching Mickey go around and around, OR you can have him switch up his tracks as his train goes on his little way.

This toy is totally cute and tons of fun.

Young boys and girls will be “all aboard!” with amazement as Mickey’s Magic Choo Choo lays its own tracks, just like on the Disney special episode “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Rides the Choo-Choo Express!”.  When kids press the button on this magical train, it rolls forward and lays pieces of track, right in front of it, all by itself. The train will then ride over the track and magically pick it back up again as the fun “Choo Choo” song plays and Mickey speaks. Kids can shift gears for traditional on-track play, too.   $39.99/ 3+

This is a really fun toy and can get your child’s creative juices flowing.  Parents have a chance to interact with their children and watch the amazement in their child’s eyes.
I love how Mickey’s train picks up the tracks and lays it back down to keep moving forward.

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Additional Information:

I really love how Mickey builds his Choo Choo track as he rides on.
I know my son absolutely loves trains, as well as my nephew so it’s a good assumption that most boys and girls, also love trains.

Here is a small clip of what I found on the Mickey’s Magic Choo Choo;

I told ya it was small   But still, the fact of the matter is is that your child will enjoy playing with Mickey’s Magic Choo Choo.
This would make a wonderful Christmas gift for that special little someone in your life.

Fisher-Price would like to offer a Mickey’s Magic Choo Choo to one Barefoot Mommies Reader.

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Disclaimer: Fisher-Price sponsored this giveaway by providing the Mickey Mouse Magic Choo Coo  for me to review and to give away to the randomly selected winner.  My review is an honest opinion based on my own experience using this product, and is not reviewed or edited by Fisher-Price.

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TRIO Building Set with storage by Fisher-Price – Review + Giveaway!

When the Holiday Season starts rolling around I really find products I’ve never seen before and just beat my expectations.  Believe it or not, even with 4 kids I really try not to hit the toy isles because I always have 4 kids who are begging for something.  I can never just go ‘look’ and see what’s new.
I’m never lucky enough to get a moment to myself….ever!
So I look online, which in return it really gives me more options and shows me what’s the hot items this year and a lot more selection.

This year I have been really impressed by Fisher-Price’s toys, and yes, I’ve always been a fan of Fisher-Price, it’s not like their new or anything   But since I don’t look very often I get excited when I see a new product I know one of my kids will love, or even a child I know will love.

If you’ve never heard of this brand, you really need to check it out!

Trio is a building blocks set that is easy to assemble and have tons and tons of play with them.  If your children love to build things then Trio would be perfect for them.  It’s for ages 3-5 but to be honest I really believe older kids can have a lot of fun with Trio as well.

The set I was sent is the TRIO™ Building Set with storage.  Of course what’s great about this is after play they have a nice storage case all the pieces can go into.  And HOPEFULLY you won’t be stepping on the pieces as you would with other brands LOL.
The lid of the Storage Box comes off and you can use it to start a structure and play as you can see in the above picture.
Your child’s creativity can really shine with the Trio Storage Set.

And plus, they will be really proud of themselves with the come up with something that is absolutely awesome!
Easy to build, so many ways! Easy-click bricks, sticks, and panels, plus a play figure, make building a “snap” for kids. They can build suggested designs, or build things all their own! Includes 100 pieces in a convenient storage tub. Great for take along play—the storage bin lid doubles as a building base! All pieces in the TRIO™ Building System work together. Collect them all and build a world of fun!

The rating for this toy is 5 stars!  So you know that you’re really getting a great toy that will last and teach our children motor skills, and let their creativity come out and shine.

Fisher-Price is giving one Barefoot Mommies reader a TRIO™ Building Set with storage of their own.

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Custom Creations – Review + Giveaway (Quicky Contest!)

Custom Creations Unlimited, Inc. is a family owned business located in western suburbs of Chicago, Illinois, Wheaton to be exact. It all started when our son was born in 1997, we wanted to send out a personalized birth announcement as unique and beautiful as our new baby boy. We found our options were either too expensive, too slow or too ‘cookie cutter’. We ended up creating and printing our own. Two months later, we set out to provide the product and the service we couldn’t find.

Since that day, we’ve grown beyond our wildest dreams. We still print many personalized invitations and announcements but our personalized gifts have just taken off. Our Photo Blankets and Photo Towels have been the gift of choice for so many customers, especially during the winter holidays.

I was sent two blankets to review so I can see what they look like and the details up close and personal.  They weren’t with any of my pictures because it takes a little while for custom orders and we needed to get this promotion out to you all before Christmas!
One of Custom Creations is the Fleece blanket;

Now this is beautiful and just so life-like.  The picture is clear as you can see and just wonderful quality all around.

Our Fleece Photo Blanket is made from polar tec fleece and is noticeably thicker than the typical fleece photo blanket you’ll find. However, it is not a thick snuggly blanket like our Knitted and Woven Photo Blankets are. Its strength is in the fabulous detail of the image. The detail in our Fleece Photo Blanket simply does not compare to any woven or knitted blanket (including ours)! Looking for a thicker fleece blanket, see our Sweatshirt Fleece Photo Blanket or Double Layer Fleece Photo Blanket.

The details of this blanket is just unreal and it’s sure to please.  Very durable indeed!
The Fleece blankets are made in the USA.

Why our Fleece Photo Blankets?

• EXCLUSIVE – Free Proof prior to production
• Free Personalization
• Collage blankets at no extra charge
• Tight quality control at every step of production
• Printed in the U.S.A.

Custom Creations takes great pride in the outcome of your blanket, when you order one they work with you and make sure you’re happy.  Once you receive it, you will be amazed at just how beautiful it really is.

The next option is Custom Creations Woven Photo Blankets;

Now the finished outcome on this blanket is my absolute favorite because I just love how it looks, and feels.
This blanket with your photo is just breathtaking beautiful!

Your Cotton Color Photo Blanket is woven from four miles and over three pounds of 100% natural Cotton. The weaving process results in the fringe on the sides and nothing is softer than natural Cotton. Because your photo is woven into the blanket, not screen printed or ironed on, it will never peel or flake off.

Why our Woven Photo Blankets?
Our craftsman (and craftswomen) match the colors in your photograph to our extensive selection of pre-dyed Cotton to create a unique, one-of-a-kind work of art. Along with our smaller yarn size, this allows our Photo Blankets to be more vibrant and detailed than our competitors. What else?

• EXCLUSIVE – Free Proof prior to production
• Free Personalization
• 100% Cotton yarn, not a poly blend
• Smaller yarn size, resulting in greater detail
• Tight quality control at every step of production
• 100% American Made

You know what I really want to do?  I want to watch someone make a blanket like this, I think it would really bring meaning into how something like this is made and the perfect touch.
Custom Creations obviously takes great pride in their work and really want to give you, or someone you love a beautiful memory that will last an absolute life-time.  You can hand it down and keep this beautiful blanket in the family for many years to come.

At Custom Creations Unlimited, you will find many personalized photo gifts. But why us?

• Personalized – every item we offer is custom made just for you. Each image is hand reviewed to be sure it will turn out beautiful. Many items include a free proof prior to production. This includes all of our Photo Blankets and Photo Beach Towels. And everyone knows personalized gifts create the biggest smiles! We make it easy, you take the credit.
• Easy – from easy online ordering all the way through tracking numbers provided from each shipment, we make it easy! Payment options include credit card online or by phone, you can even mail us a check. Our website maintains a complete order history allowing you to review previous orders and retrieve shipment tracking numbers. Have a question? Reach us by phone or email, 24 hours a day.
• Fast – most orders ship within 2-5 business days. Need it faster? We offer Second Day and Next Day shipping options.

The items you can get from Custom Creations are;
Christmas Throws
Christmas Ornaments
Household
Photo Beach Towels->
Photo Blankets
Photo Pillows
Photo Tote Bag
Photo Purses
Photo Puzzles
Photo Canvas
Photo Engraved Crystals
Photo Mugs & Steins
Photo Sports Balls
Mouse Pads & Coasters
Military Items
Tapestry Wall Hanging->
Designer Photo Blankets
Invitations

I can almost bet that if you were to give Custom Creations blanket that you will see tears.  Your photo can be of children, your doggy children, anything you want remembered and given to someone special, or keep for yourself!

My personalized blanket is being made and I just can’t wait until I see it.  Of course it’s of all 4 of my children and from looking at the quality of the blankets up close and personal I just know that they are going to be simply breath taking!

With the beauty of these blankets I know one of our wonderful readers will want to enter to win one, right?
Well, it’s your lucky day because you can!
Custom Creations is offering one Barefoot Mommies readers a chance to win one of the Photo Blankets I spoke about.

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(If you do all you will get an entry for all of course)
Tweet about this post and help us spread the word (You must add the URL for your tweet) *Can be done once daily*
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And you MUST tell us which blanket you would pick if you won.

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Disclaimer: Custom Creations sponsored this giveaway by providing the two blankets I spoke about for me to review and to give away to the randomly selected winner.  My review is an honest opinion based on my own experience using this product, and is not reviewed or edited by Custom Creations.

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Little Mommy Walk and Giggle doll from Mattel – Review + Giveaway!

If you’re looking for some toys that will blow minds this year, then you have got to check out Mattel’s toys.  They have some really H.O.T toys this year for every child on your list.  Their prices are wonderful and you know you will be getting GREAT quality from Mattel.

I have seen this doll of course, on commercials and in the stores.  My girls eyes LIGHT up when they see her.
Meet Little Mommy Walk & Giggle Doll.

Little Mommy Walk and Giggle doll needs your loving care as you nurture, play and help her take her very first big girl steps! Try to keep up as this interactive doll goes from sitting, to standing, to walking with you, and all by herself! This “big girl” also loves to play peek-a-boo, “drink” from her bottle and take her puppy pull toy for a walk. Fully interactive doll includes 60 phrases, sounds and songs.

She is a great doll, SO much fun to play with and my girls really interacts with her very well.
The Little Mommy Walk and Giggle doll requires 6 “AA”/LR6 alkaline batteries which are not included with her.
She plays and ‘giggles’ and just a real joy all around to play with.
Once you install the batteries in her you push ‘tickle’ her belly and she starts, from there it’s just pure entertainment.
If your child is anything like mine are, when she opens this her eyes will light up!  She will get a heart full of love and she will become a ‘Mommy’ which most girls want to become

I really love the toys/dolls you can interact with, this is an important tool for our children, I think.
They gain social skills, helps improve language skills and gives them tons of play time and something to love for years to come.

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i-Dog AMP’D from HASBRO – Review & Giveaway!

Have you guys ever seen the i-Dog before?  If not you’re missing out!  These cute dogs plug into your MP3 Player or iPod and the dog dances along to the music.  The dog is so adorable and a lot of fun to watch.
This award winner i-Dog is sure to please any girl on your Christmas list.  From pre-teens to teens.

Here’s one cool pup you’ll want to take home with you! Plug I-DOG AMP’D into your music player and get stereo sound – louder than before – when he plays your music through his built-in speaker! Control the volume with his tail and rock out!
And with cooler moves than ever before, this doggone-good dancer taps his paw to the beat, bobs his head, wags his tail and gets his ears movin’ and groovin’!

I-DOG AMP’D toy works with most music devices (not included) and connects to any standard headphone jack on a variety of audio devices.

I-DOG AMP’D toy comes with plug cable and instructions.

• Perked up pooch plugs into almost any music player (not included) and plays your music back through his built-in speaker – louder than before!
• Portable pup moves and grooves to the beat and has multicolored lights that flash to the rhythm of the music!
• I-DOG AMP’D toy comes with plug cable and instructions.
• Includes three “AA” batteries.

This is the purple i-Dog we were given to review.  They are made by HASBRO and it’s such a unique and awesome toy.
The i-Dog is so great and can be perfectly displayed and show off to your child’s friends.
What I love about the i-Dog most is the accessories you can buy for it!
Yes!  I did say accessories!  You can buy clothes, even a ‘dog’ purse for your i-Dog!

Totally adorable, right?

HASBRO is offering one Barefoot Mommies reader a chance to win the i-Dog like I reviewed.  This is the absolute perfect gift!

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DardaToys World’s Fasted Motorized Cars! – Review & Giveaway

Thirty years ago, Darda blasted into the U.S. with a German-engineered motor powering its toy cars unlike anything on the market! No other brand of wind-up motor car can boast Darda’s speed and durability. The Mega-Motors ™ need no keys, no batteries and no electricity! Simply wound by hand, they’re perfect for little ones to operate! Darda motors can NOT be overwound and are good for thousands of uses. Designed for children ages 4+, Darda features cool cars and colorful play sets with flexible, interchangeable track for limitless creative stimulation and infinite play value.

Darda Cars is one of the best car playsets I have seen in a long while.
If your child loves cars, and loves to see them race, then you can bet your child will absolutely adore Darda!

This play set was so easy to assemble, and fun too!  The directions are easy to read and figure out.  It doesn’t take long at all to get it all set up and start racing.  It really had my kids’ eyes pop out, they absolutely loved it and play with it daily.

There are absolutely NO batteries required, and the structure stays as well as the racing car.

Check out this UNBELIEVABLE video I found on YouTube on the Darda Race Cars…OMGosh it’s so awesome!

Isn’t that cool!?
Here is the Press Release for Darda Cars;

Darda® Introduces Victory Lane NASCAR® Play Set

This is absolutely amazing, and I will be purchasing extra track for the Darda® Victory Lane NASCAR® Play Set we were able to review.  It’s just simply amazing and tons of fun for children 4+.  Not only for boys, but the girls can also have tons of fun playing with this toy.
Even us parents

Darda wants to offer a chance for one Barefoot Mommies reader to win the Victory Lane set I reviewed (http://bit.ly/41XgJd), which is priced at $64.99, or if you prefer, the Power Loop Pyramid, (http://bit.ly/1Procq), which has a retail value of $69.99.

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** Give a link to your favorite consumer-created Darda video on YouTube (one of my favorites: http://bit.ly/5t4YN). Others will be listed as suggested options, or you can just type in Darda cars in the search window if you want to explore.) This company has some serious fans!

**What’s unique about the cars?

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HEELYS – Review + Giveaway

These are some really cool shoes!  Kids absolutely love them.  Go skating with your tennis shoes on and have a ball.

Heelys, Inc. designs, markets and distributes innovative, action sports-inspired products under the HEELYS(R) brand targeted to the youth market. The Company’s primary product, HEELYS-wheeled footwear, is patented dual purpose footwear that incorporates a stealth, removable wheel in the heel. HEELYS-wheeled footwear allows the user to seamlessly transition from walking or running to skating by shifting weight to the heel. Users can transform HEELYS-wheeled footwear into street footwear by removing the wheel. HEELYS-wheeled footwear provides users with a unique combination of fun and style that differentiates it from other footwear and wheeled sports products.

On the HEELYS website there is a part that teaches your child how to skate.  The steps are simple and in no time your child will have the skills to become a master at skating.  Have fun and actually be able to get out the house which I don’t know about you all, but that’s exactly what I want.  Go out and exercise and have a blast.
I do however hate seeing kids ride around in stores with HEELYS because at times they run into you and just aren’t careful.  But at home, or at a park it’s a different story. Not to mention if I let my kids do that in a store my mom would have my butt lol.

I was sent two pairs of HEELYS for my older 2 children.  My oldest daughter received;

And it’s great that they come in her size.  9 1/2 women, and she’s 12!

Then my son received these really awesome shoes;

He’s been wanting a pair of ‘Converse’ like shoes so these are absolutely perfect for him.  Plus he will absolutely love to practice riding around.  But I do suggest kids using a helmet, especially just starting out.  Possibly knee, wrist and elbow pads as well lol.

The HEELYS shoes are made awesome and built to with-stand wear and tear.
It will take a little time and practice for someone who never tried HEELYS before to get the skating down, but with time they will be a pro in no time!

I love the awesome styles that HEELYS come in.  They have a huge variety of styles of shoes and they are sure to please any child.  I also love that the ‘wheels’ come out and they can be worn as regular tennis shoes too.

HEELYS also has a new line coming out December 1st.  These look awesome and I managed to snag a picture from their website as a sneak peak!

Learn to skate 2x faster, and 2x easier with the double wheel HEELYS.

They will have awesome styles to chose from!
Again, these come out 12/1/09!  JUST in time for that special child on your Christmas list!

HEELYS is offering one Barefoot Mommies reader a chance to win a pair of HEELYS of their very own.
The winner will simply tell me the sex of the child and size and HEELYS will pick one of their most popular styles and get it to you by Christmas for gift giving!

:: Win It ::
Go to HEELYS and tell me which pair you would pick if you were buying a pair.

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Open to US 18+ residents Contest ends 12/5 at 11:59 pm EST Please see contest rules for further details

Disclaimer: HEELYS sponsored this giveaway by providing the 2 pairs of HEELYS shoes for me to review and to give away to the randomly selected winner.  My review is an honest opinion based on my own experience using this product, and is not reviewed or edited by HEELYS.

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