Easter Basket Idea for Toddlers

Today I am talking about this set of toddler puzzles you see above. Isn't the lady bug puzzle adorable?  My grandsons are still quite young so these will be going into my oldest grandson's Easter basket this year with a few small treats. In a few years his little brother will be able to play with them too. He loves back packs so I was really excited to see that this set of 4 puzzles comes with a little draw string back pack so they can be toted along for fun on the go. 

My suggestion once opened as long as you are keeping an eye on your child is to put the puzzle pieces to each puzzle in a zip bag so when playtime is open you can hand the board and pieces and they can put the puzzle together and not worry about mixed up pieces. Also as they get quicker at doing the puzzles you can add two puzzles and their pieces to make it a bit harder and keep adding till they have all four empty puzzles, as well as all of the pieces to challenge them even more. 

These are rated for children three years of age, but my son who is my grand sons father was doing 25 piece puzzles by the time he was 18 months old, so depending on my grandson who seems to be following in his footsteps these may be too easy. I always say go with caution. A parent knows their child best, if using with younger children make sure to be watchful and not leave your child alone while playing with small toys. 

Each puzzle board is 5.8 inches by 5.8 inches. Perfect for toddlers and a great gift idea.

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Puzzles to Go

Today I am talking about the super cute toddler puzzles you see above. Aren't just the sweetest? My grandsons are still quite young so these will be going into my oldest grandson's Easter basket this year with a few small treats. In a few years his little brother will be able to play with them too. He loves back packs so I was really excited to see that this set of 4 puzzles comes with a little draw string back pack so they can be toted along for fun on the go. 

My suggestion once opened as long as you are keeping an eye on your child is to put the puzzle pieces to each puzzle in a zip bag so when playtime is open you can hand the board and pieces and they can put the puzzle together and not worry about mixed up pieces. Also as they get quicker at doing the puzzles you can add two puzzles and their pieces to make it a bit harder and keep adding till they have all four empty puzzles, as well as all of the pieces to challenge them even more. 

These are rated for children three years of age, but my son who is my grand sons father was doing 25 piece puzzles by the time he was 18 months old, so depending on my grandson who seems to be following in his footsteps these may be too easy. I always say go with caution. A parent knows their child best, if using with younger children make sure to be watchful and not leave your child alone while playing with small toys. 

Each puzzle board is 5.8 inches by 5.8 inches. Perfect for toddlers and a great gift idea.

Check them out at Amazon. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Disclosure:  MarksvilleandMe received one or more of the products mentioned above as part of a promotion. Regardless, MarksvilleandMe only recommends products or services we use personally and believe will be good for our readers. Some of the links in the article may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive compensation.  If you would like MarksvilleandMe to review or promote a product or service please contact us at marksvilleandme@gmail.com.

Gift idea for the breastfeeding Mom

Having breastfed 5 children of my own, while encouraging others to try before giving up. I am pro breastfeeding. I do understand that some can not do it for obvious reasons such as taking medication, can't product milk, etc. I also understand those who could breastfeed before and not with their second or vice versa.

I would have loved this electric pump back in the day. I had a hand pump which was hard to use. This one is electric, can do two breasts at a time. Talk about time saving. It also has a massage function. Oh My Goodness. Where was this when I needed it.

There is a big difference from a child suckling and a machine pumping milk, but the massage function makes it more bearable. This is great for new moms, seasoned moms, and those who continue to keep their milk production up to donate their milk to babies in need.

Check out more information below.

A little more detail about pump.

Two-mode Technology After turning on, massage mode will keep 120s, then switch to suction mode. The massage mode acts as a warming-up phase to get breasts ready to initiate milk flow by continuously stimulating the breasts in a rapid pumping rhythm. After that, in suction phase, the pumping rhythm becomes slower to maximize the milk flow.9 Adjustable Suction Levels There are 9 suction levels to adjust, from level 1 to level 9, the suction is rising. Users can choose the most comfortable level and the level mostly fit her baby’s feeding pattern. Moreover, the intelligent breast pump has a memory function which automatically switches to the optimum suction level (current setting) after the massage.Isolated System A hygienic isolated system ensures the milk won’t go backward to tubing or motor and protect the main machine. It also prevents bacteria and mold from breeding and let the baby drink clean and hygienic milk.Measurable Milk Production Moms are not sure about whether the amount of their breast milk is enough for their babies when feeding them. Using Gland breast pumps, you can clearly see how much breast milk you produce with the scale on the bottle. 

Check out my un-boxing below.



This breast pump can be found below.

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Just Right

Having several children, child care children, and grandchildren, we have needed smaller pillows for naps, travel, as well as overnight stays.

Finding a toddler or travel pillow is easy, but being able to find a pillowcase that fits them is much harder to do.

Angel Baby has a great pillowcase that comes in four colors, Ivory, White, Pink, and Blue. They are sized just right, come with a guarantee, and look great.

You can also use these for smaller pillows to complete a look on your bed. Great for anyone who wants to take a quick nap including adults.





You can find this Angel Baby Toddler Pillow on Amazon.



What Angel Baby has to say about their product.

Finally A Pillowcase That is Custom Made for All Toddlers 

The Secret to Having Your Toddler Sleep Safely & Comfortably is the Angel Baby Custom Made TODDLER PILLOWCASE for toddler pillows 

- This pillowcase is 100% PREMIUM COTTON Percale. - It has a 400 THREAD COUNT SATEEN WEAVE for superior durability! 
- Machine Washable, Tumble Dry! 
- Superior Softness and Comfort. 
- Fits ANY Toddler, Travel, or Decorative Pillow that is sized 14x20 inches or less 
- Designed for the Angel Baby Toddler Pillow 
- made in USA 

The Angel Baby toddler pillow case is recommended for children from ages 2-4 yrs for sleeping in the crib, the car for travel, nap time to guarantee a COMFORTABLE and more importantly SAFE SLEEP! 
The ONLY Toddler Travel Pillow Case Cover and Protector that comes with a LIFETIME GUARANTEE! 

You can find out more about Angel Direct Products on:

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Somewhere to rest your head

The perfect pillow for your little one. Think naps, bedtime, travel. Just because it says toddler doesn't mean you can't use for taking a quick snooze.

My daughter likes that she can take this in the car with us, she often falls asleep even on short drives to the grocery store so this comes in handy.

I love that the cover is made from 100% organic cotton and is made in the USA, that makes me feel good.

Wash after wash it stays clump free which is near impossible to find in a pillow. Now if the company will start to make grown up pillows I would be in heaven.

You can purchase the Calla Toddler Pillow on Amazon.


What Calla Creative has to say about their product.

Best Washable Pillow for Toddlers, Covered in Soft Organic Cotton. Perfect for parents of toddlers who care about their children's health, supporting local businesses and who buy organic because of all the advantages like guaranteed no pesticides, chemicals or flame retardants. 

Founded by parents in 2014, Calla Creative set out to solve a frustrating problem in the children's bedding market.

We needed a pillow that is washable. We'd heard stories from our friends about accidents, potty training, getting sick and all the other ways a kid needed a different pillow than we were able to find. 

With all the time our daughter would spend next to her pillow, we also wanted a pillow that was guaranteed to have no flame retardant chemicals. Organic cotton is more durable, softer, Non-GMO, and Pesticide/Herbicide/Insecticides/Fungicide free. 

So we set out on our journey to craft an ideal pillow for her. 

We use a special kind of filling called CallaFill that's engineered to not clump or go flat after washed. It's Hypoallergenic and the best filling for toddlers bedding.

One thing that sets our company apart from the "big guys" is that we offer a 3 year "Out-grow-it" Guarantee. It will last through many washes, story-times, dreams and puddles-of-drool. If for any reason your not happy with it, send us an email and we'll make it right. We love spending money with companies that really take care of their customers (like Nordstrom, Buy-Buy Baby, Bed Bath and Beyond and Target) and we aim to provide the same level of customer experience and satisfaction. 

You can find out more about Calla Creative on:

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Disclosure:  MarksvilleandMe received one or more of the products mentioned above as part of a promotion with Tomoson and Calla Creative. Regardless, MarksvilleandMe only recommends products or services we use personally and believe will be good for our readers. Some of the links in the article may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive compensation.  If you would like MarksvilleandMe to review a product or service please contact us at marksvilleandme@gmail.com.