In early April, I was introduced to the products from Backyard Safari Outfitters at The Blogger’s Brunch in Los Angeles. I saw their products and knew instantly that Angry Kid would love them. Seriously, what five year old boy wouldn’t love playing in the outdoors with critters?

When I was approached to do a review of their products, I immediately said, “YES”! I was already a fan of their products since I brought home some of their products from The Blogger’s Brunch.

While I was at work one day, Angry Kid found the box from Backyard Safari Outfitters in our master bedroom closet.  I was saving it for a day when he was extra good.  Really does that even happen in this house? Angry Kid was immediately obsessed with the cargo vest.  He may have worn it when he was not at preschool, for a week straight.  He wore it twice to Disneyland.  It has a ton of pockets, which are perfect for adventures, and tiny Lego figures also.

Doesn’t he look like he’s ready for battle or what? Angry Kid is armed with his cargo vest, a bug vacuum, and a mega view periscope. He was prepared to go on safari in our front yard rather than our backyard.  Our backyard is a concrete jungle.

Notice the precision and crouching while he is checking out things in his periscope.  He was impressed with everything that he could see.  The periscope also extends over 4 ft. It also has a water tight section for immersible viewing.

Angry Kid was shocked at the power on this bug vacuum.  I have no idea what he was using it on though.  He came back with a ton of leaves and sticks.  I think the bugs were hiding from him.

Angry Kid really loves the products from Backyard Safari Outfitters.  It is also nice to see him playing outside in nature.  I tend to get worried when he spends too much time inside playing with his Legos or electronics.  He would have played out there all night but it was getting cold.  I told him that he could hunt for bugs another day.

These toys range from prices of $4.99 and up.  They can be purchased at Toys R Us, Walmart, Barnes and Noble, Target, Amazon, and Summit Toys.

Backyard Safari Outfitters can be found on Twitter as @BYSOufitters and on Facebook.

Disclosure:  I was provided with these items by TeamMom and Backyard Safari Outfitters for review purposes and play.  I was not influenced in any way to write this review.  Angry Kid liked going on safari for bugs and stuff…he is a boy after all.

Angry Kid is a huge fan of cars.  I think we have several hundred in our house.  I’m not kidding. Angry Husband, my parents, and Angry Husband’s grandparents love to buy him cars.  I would rather him play with these cars than some of the other delightful toys that we have in our house.

I was excited to see these Marble Racers by Krazy Kars when they arrived in the mail.  As soon as I opened the box, I could see the blue and red lights flashing from the cars. I saved them for a special time (when Angry Kid was being good) to play with.  He squealed with excited when he opened the package.  He loved how they light up, and that you could decorate them with the stickers provided.

Please leave a comment at the end of the post telling me whom you would like to win these Marble Racers for.  Please only one comment per person.  I ask that only US residents enter this contest.  Giveaway ends 05/24/10 at 12pm PST.

Krazy Kars Light Up Marble Racers can only be purchased at CVS.

Disclosure: I was provided six Krazy Kars Light Up Marble Racers for review purposes.  I was not persuaded to do a positive/negative review in any way.

*** WINNER*** Comment #4 Dana B. “those look awesome! my son who is 4 1/2 loves cars and even more loves things that light up.”

Last week, I attended a little get together at Ciaran’s house (aka Momfluential). Ciaran introduced to a fabulous product, Miraclebody Jeans. 

Miraclebody’s motto is “Look 10 lbs. lighter in 10 seconds.”

Do I look 10 lbs. lighter?

Ok, I probably look 10 lbs. lighter and crazy.  I had a pretty busy week before and barely any sleep. But seriously, these jeans are quite awesome.  They completely sucked in all my bumps and lumps.

What is the miracle of MiracleBody? What makes them work?

• Contoured waistband fits comfortably 1″ below the belly button for maximum control without a missy look.
• Slightly higher in the back for a no-panty-peaking gap-free fit.
• Pocket bags are stitched flat to eliminate unsightly bulk by the belly.
• Patented embroidered back pockets with subtle embellishments are designed to draw the eye inward, giving the appearance of a slimmer look.
• Unique handcrafted canvas control panel flattens the tummy for a smoother shape.
• Two times more spandex than the ordinary jean to gently lift the rear while slimming the thighs.

They sell Miraclebody Jeans and other products on their website, and Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdales, and Lord & Taylor.

Miracle is also having a contest, “Women Who Shape Our Lives”. The Grand Prize is a trip to NYC (New York), and a makeover.

Disclosure:  These jeans made me look thinner. That is a good thing. I attended a fab party, and got some jeans to take home for no charge. They didn’t ask me to blog about it, but really, you wanted to see how thin I looked in them, didn’t you?