Energizer Bunny's Mommy Reports: CLOSED:'Hooked on Phonics' Review and Giveaway

Oct 13, 2009

CLOSED:'Hooked on Phonics' Review and Giveaway

When Bunny girl was just learning the alphabet I made the mistake of teaching her the alphabet as we sing it and not as phonics. This is something I regret not doing at an early age, thus when I tried teaching her alphabet sounds, it was hard for her to understand why a letter had different sounds. Needless to say 'phonics' began to feature as a dreaded topic in my mind and in practice for her.......well, that was till we were sent a complete PreK set from Hooked on Phonics and honestly...now we ARE hooked on phonics!! (That's right..Bunny girl too!)

The Hooked on Phonics PreK set includes:

6 Original Storybooks written to promote the skills your child learns in the program, including 2 books by the award-winning children’s book author and illustrator, David McPhail
2 Workbooks that will guide you and your child through all of the lessons and many fun activities
2 DVDs filled with music videos and fun introductions to each lesson, where letters come to life
2 Quick Start Guides
2 Sets of Stickers to proudly display in the workbooks and celebrate reading success!
4 Sets of Letters and Picture Flashcards designed to reinforce letter names and letter sounds

We're still on Workbook 1 and I have to confess we've never enjoyed doing phonics as much. (The set lies on our coffee table in the living room and Bunny girl asks to do a new phonic segment each day!) After each letter, we go to the dvd and watch the interactive video made for that letter and then get back to our workbook to do the activity specified. This not only helps the child understand the concept with visuals but also put into practice what he/she has just watched and learned.

Thanks to working with the set, I've also discovered Bunny girl is really good at rhyming words, for her age. I think her little mind is now filled with little rhyming possibilities as she pops out words she's discovered that rhyme when she's playing with her toys, while I'm driving her to school in the car, taking a walk or even having a bath. She's our little Rhyming Rita!

I totally recommend Hooked on Phonics for any parent who wants to teach their preschooler to read the fun, engaging way.

Hooked on Phonics began in the year 1987 when a father noticed his son was having problems with grasping the fundamentals of reading. He slowly introduced phonics to understand letter sounds and soon he had an avid reader on his hands! The Hooked on Phonics has programs that help with Reading, Math, Spelling, Early concepts and Language. The sets cater to 7 age groups-

Babies: upto 18 months in age
Toddlers: 18-36 months
Pre-K: 3-4 years
Kindergarten: 5-6 years
1st grade: 6-7 years
2nd grade: 7-8 years
3rd grade and up: 8 years plus.

(You can view 3 minute demos for each grade, when you visit this link.)

Buy it:

You can buy a complete Pre-K to Second grade Learn to Read Hooked on Phonics set for a discounted price of 199.95 US$ (Original price: 299.95 US$). This will be shipped free to any location in the US. (All orders over 130US$ are eligible for free shipping.)
PLUS
**All my readers can avail of a unique blog discount of 25% off, using the code HOP25. (You can buy individual sets or this set for a great price using this discount code.)**

Win it:

One reader will win a Hooked on Phonics set . (You can choose the grade of choice: Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Grade or 2nd Grade)

Here's how you can win it:

1. Mandatory entry (without this, all other entries will be disqualified)-

Tell me which Hooked on Phonics set you would love to win. (Please specify the grade choice)

Additional entries:

-2. Follow Hooked on Phonics blog

-3. Follow Hooked on Phonics on Twitter.

-4. Fan Hooked on Phonics on Facebook.

-5. Subscribe to my blog (remember you need to activate the subscription if you subscribe via email) or Follow my blog & leave a comment stating that you subscribe or follow.

- 6. Blog about this giveaway (leave a comment with a link to your blog post)

- 7. Tweet about this giveaway and add the hashtag #ebmr at the end.

RT @ebmommy Win a Hooked on Phonics set http://bit.ly/1ZPVsN #ebmr

- 8. Add the link to this giveaway on a Mr Linky on a blog giveaway site, forum, carnival. (leave a comment with the link)

-9. Snag my Blog button (the cute little bunny on the right!) and leave a comment with the link

This giveaway is open to US residents, 18 years and above.

1 winner will be chosen with the random.org generator on November 7, 2009 at 10 pm Central time, so enter before that. The winners names will be posted thereafter. Please note if any winner does not get back to me 48 hours after his/her name has been posted, I will pick a new winner.

** EBMR Disclaimer: I have received a free product for review purposes only. This review has not been monetarily compensated and is based on the views and opinions of my family and/or self. Please note that the opinions reflected in this post have not been influenced by the sponsor in any way.**

Labels: Hooked on Phonics, More giveaways, Reviews / Giveaways

330 Comments:

At November 4, 2009 at 12:24 PM , lilbabypug said...: I follow on twitter
At November 4, 2009 at 12:28 PM , zachsgran said...: I would like the Pre-K set
At November 4, 2009 at 3:30 PM , Qtpies7 said...: I'd like to win the Kindergarten set.
At November 4, 2009 at 3:35 PM , Qtpies7 said...: You button is on my blog, on the top right section. www.qtpies7.com
At November 4, 2009 at 4:26 PM , Jessica said...: I would love to win the Hooked on Phonics Kindergarten set for my daughter. Thank you for the chance!

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At November 4, 2009 at 4:27 PM , Jessica said...: I follow the hooked on phonics blog with google. Nickname: girlygirlugh

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At November 4, 2009 at 4:29 PM , Jessica said...: I am a hooked on phonics facebook fan. Screen name: Jessica Hendrickson

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At November 4, 2009 at 4:29 PM , Jessica said...: I am an email subscriber to your blog.

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At November 4, 2009 at 5:20 PM , AStarrA said...: http://twitter.com/AStarrAMama/status/5433656181
At November 4, 2009 at 7:18 PM , Sheila Hickmon said...: I would love the Preschool set! Thanks for a another great giveaway!
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At November 4, 2009 at 7:20 PM , Sheila Hickmon said...: I tweeted!
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At November 4, 2009 at 7:21 PM , Sheila Hickmon said...: I'm a fan on of theirs facebook! Sheila h.

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At November 4, 2009 at 8:13 PM , Anonymous said...: daily tweet

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At November 4, 2009 at 8:39 PM , itsme said...: http://twitter.com/cneiding/status/5438726885 daily tweet
At November 4, 2009 at 8:45 PM , The Demille's said...: Tweet! http://twitter.com/tobinsmommy08/status/5438874268
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At November 4, 2009 at 9:40 PM , aajacques said...: I like the Hooked on Phonics Learn to Read with FREE Reading Fun Pack K-2. Perfect for my son.
At November 5, 2009 at 2:33 AM , Unknown said...: daily twet
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At November 5, 2009 at 10:35 AM , Unknown said...: I would love the first grade program..
At November 5, 2009 at 10:36 AM , Unknown said...: I follow hooked on phonics blog
At November 5, 2009 at 10:37 AM , Unknown said...: I follow HOP on twitter
At November 5, 2009 at 10:37 AM , Unknown said...: I'm a HOP facebook fan
At November 5, 2009 at 12:22 PM , Julie said...: It's hard to choose one since I have two kids, but I think I'd go with the 1st grade set for my son.
At November 5, 2009 at 2:55 PM , roseh2o19 said...: pre k
At November 5, 2009 at 3:13 PM , Jen V said...: I would love to win the Kindergarten Hooked on Phonics set. She is just learning to read and I think this would really help her. Thanks for the chance to win.
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At November 5, 2009 at 3:15 PM , Jen V said...: Hooked on phonics facebook fan. (Jen Voss)
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At November 5, 2009 at 3:16 PM , Jen V said...: I follow your blog through google friend connect. (Jen V)
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At November 5, 2009 at 3:17 PM , Jen V said...: tweeted
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At November 5, 2009 at 3:18 PM , Jen V said...: I added the link to this giveaway on Mr Linky.
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At November 5, 2009 at 3:19 PM , Jen V said...: I have your button posted on my left sidebar.
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At November 5, 2009 at 9:06 PM , The Demille's said...: Tweet! http://twitter.com/tobinsmommy08/status/5468725466
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At November 6, 2009 at 1:20 AM , Amy said...: I guess the pre-K my little one is just turning three - as long as its okay to skip the first set.`step one
At November 6, 2009 at 1:23 AM , Amy said...: fan on facebook - amy leigh

if I'm lucky enough to win can you contact me here:

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At November 6, 2009 at 1:24 AM , Amy said...: following on twitter @artemis432

if I'm lucky enough to win can you contact me here:

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At November 6, 2009 at 1:25 AM , Amy said...: follow their blog via google friend
At November 6, 2009 at 2:11 AM , Unknown said...: daily tweet
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At November 6, 2009 at 6:38 AM , ReggieMann said...: I would love to win the Pre-K Set

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At November 6, 2009 at 6:40 AM , ReggieMann said...: I follow your blog

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At November 6, 2009 at 11:30 AM , Anonymous said...: I'd like the kindergarten set.

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At November 6, 2009 at 12:21 PM , Molly K said...: I would pick the Kindergarten one.
At November 6, 2009 at 12:49 PM , Anonymous said...: The Todler 18-36 months version would be perfect for us. I'd love to give jr. a let up in school! Thanks for the awesome giveaway!

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At November 6, 2009 at 1:13 PM , itsme said...: http://twitter.com/cneiding/status/5486383976 daily tweet
At November 6, 2009 at 2:23 PM , Angela G said...: I would love Hooded on Phonics 2nd grade!
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At November 6, 2009 at 2:24 PM , Angela G said...: I follow Hooked on Phonics blog.
At November 6, 2009 at 2:24 PM , Angela G said...: I'm a Hooked pd on Phonics facebook fan. angela.gaffke
At November 6, 2009 at 2:26 PM , Angela G said...: I follow HOP on twitter. ag1414
At November 6, 2009 at 2:28 PM , Angela G said...: I tweeted: http://twitter.com/ag1414/status/5488093217
At November 6, 2009 at 2:42 PM , Heather L said...: I would love to win the toddler 18-36month hooked on phonics.
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At November 6, 2009 at 2:45 PM , Heather L said...: I follow hooked on phonics on Twitter.
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At November 6, 2009 at 2:46 PM , Heather L said...: I am a fan of hooked on phonics on facebook.
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At November 6, 2009 at 2:47 PM , Heather L said...: I subscribe via email.
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At November 6, 2009 at 3:39 PM , dreamcleavers said...: i would like the toddler set
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At November 6, 2009 at 3:40 PM , dreamcleavers said...: fan of hooked on phonics on facebook
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At November 6, 2009 at 3:41 PM , dreamcleavers said...: follow hooked on phonics blog
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At November 6, 2009 at 4:51 PM , missreneer said...: I would love the Hooked on Phonics Learn to Read Kindergarten. Thanks for the great contest :)
At November 6, 2009 at 5:10 PM , Lil' said...: I would pick Pre-K, for my
Goddaughter. For I wish I would've had the cash to get this when my son was young. It was the only way he learned to read in school.
At November 6, 2009 at 5:17 PM , Lil' said...: I would luv to give this to my
Goddaughter, This is a great giveaway.
At November 6, 2009 at 5:19 PM , Lil' said...: Would love to give this to my baby girl Pre-K. Thank you!
At November 6, 2009 at 6:31 PM , Karrie said...: I would love the Hooked on Phonics PreK set
At November 6, 2009 at 6:34 PM , beshe said...: Toddlers 18-36 months

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At November 6, 2009 at 6:53 PM , Unknown said...: I would pick 1st grade! Thanks :)
At November 6, 2009 at 8:37 PM , Unknown said...: I would go with second grade, if I win.
At November 6, 2009 at 8:42 PM , Unknown said...: I follow hooked on phonics blog
At November 6, 2009 at 8:44 PM , Unknown said...: Your hooked on phonic twitter link is wrong I follow HOPdotCom on twitter Jammie79
At November 6, 2009 at 8:44 PM , Unknown said...: facebook fan of Hooked On Phonics Jammie Morey
At November 6, 2009 at 8:46 PM , Unknown said...: I subscribe to your blog via email.
At November 6, 2009 at 8:47 PM , Unknown said...: http://twitter.com/Jammie79/status/5496717384 tweeted
At November 6, 2009 at 9:16 PM , Anonymous said...: I'd love to win the Third Grade set...my god-daughter would really benefit from it.

Thanks for the giveway,
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At November 6, 2009 at 9:21 PM , Re said...: NEW! Hooked on Phonics Learn to Read - Kindergarten-Second Grade
At November 6, 2009 at 11:13 PM , Tinyblessing said...: I would like to have the pre-k set.
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At November 6, 2009 at 11:18 PM , Tinyblessing said...: following Hooked on Phonics blog as tinyblessing
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At November 6, 2009 at 11:18 PM , Tinyblessing said...: following hop dot com in twitter as tinyblessing
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At November 6, 2009 at 11:19 PM , Tinyblessing said...: following your blog as tinyblessing
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At November 6, 2009 at 11:20 PM , Tinyblessing said...: tweeted http://twitter.com/tinyblessing/status/5499803258
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At November 6, 2009 at 11:46 PM , Sonya said...: I need the Kindergarten set!
At November 7, 2009 at 12:09 AM , Jinxy and Me said...: I would like Pre-K: 3-4 years
At November 7, 2009 at 12:10 AM , Jinxy and Me said...: tweeted http://twitter.com/ThriftyJinxy/status/5500648094
At November 7, 2009 at 1:32 AM , Roxann said...: I would like the third grade and up set of Hooked on Phonics.
At November 7, 2009 at 1:35 AM , Roxann said...: I follow the Hooked on Phonics blog. ladyt64
At November 7, 2009 at 1:39 AM , Roxann said...: I follow HOPdotCom on twitter! ladyt64
At November 7, 2009 at 1:41 AM , Roxann said...: Tweet!
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At November 7, 2009 at 1:46 AM , Roxann said...: I already have your button. http://adayinthelifeofatypoqueen.blogspot.com/
At November 7, 2009 at 3:04 AM , txterrib said...: I'm interested in the PreK reading set. My son just turned three and is asking about words. Thanks.
At November 7, 2009 at 3:09 AM , Unknown said...: daily tweet
http://twitter.com/SliverStorm/status/5502808302

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At November 7, 2009 at 3:52 AM , Anonymous said...: one for toddlers ty.
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At November 7, 2009 at 6:40 AM , Brandi said...: I would like to win the 1st grade set!
At November 7, 2009 at 8:46 AM , Candie L said...: I like the PreK set. Thank you

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At November 7, 2009 at 11:40 AM , Tammie said...: The Hooked on Phonics Toddlers set (18-36 months) would be ideal timing - we have a girl that just turned one and another on the way! :)

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At November 7, 2009 at 11:47 AM , Janette said...: I'd love to have the kindergarten!
At November 7, 2009 at 11:49 AM , Janette said...: I follow the Hooked On Phonics blog
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At November 7, 2009 at 11:51 AM , Janette said...: Following HOP on Twitter - @jsoldham
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At November 7, 2009 at 11:52 AM , Janette said...: tweet - http://twitter.com/jsoldham/status/5511082653
At November 7, 2009 at 12:32 PM , Francine Anchondo said...: I would love to get the kindergarten set .

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At November 7, 2009 at 12:33 PM , Francine Anchondo said...: I follow hooked on phonics blog via google connect

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At November 7, 2009 at 12:33 PM , Francine Anchondo said...: I follow your blog via google connect

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At November 7, 2009 at 12:40 PM , itsme said...: http://twitter.com/cneiding/status/5512076133 daily tweet
At November 7, 2009 at 5:08 PM , Kim said...: Pre-K would be great! Thanks!
At November 7, 2009 at 6:15 PM , angi261 said...: I would love to win the Kindergarten set
At November 7, 2009 at 6:24 PM , Anonymous said...: I would choose the Pre-K set. Thanks!
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At November 7, 2009 at 6:24 PM , Anonymous said...: I have both of your buttons
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At November 7, 2009 at 6:27 PM , Anonymous said...: I follow Hooked on Phonics with Google Friends Connect
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At November 7, 2009 at 6:29 PM , Anonymous said...: I follow Hooked on Phonics on twitter @cezovski
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At November 7, 2009 at 6:31 PM , Anonymous said...: I subscribe by e-mail
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At November 7, 2009 at 6:48 PM , cman said...: Pre K :)
At November 7, 2009 at 7:51 PM , Unknown said...: I would get the first grade edition.
At November 7, 2009 at 7:53 PM , Unknown said...: Tweeted:
http://twitter.com/SCMOMOF2BOYS/status/5520935687
At November 7, 2009 at 7:54 PM , Unknown said...: Subscriber.
At November 7, 2009 at 8:02 PM , dvice12 said...: I'd like to win the Learn to Read Pre-K Complete
At November 7, 2009 at 8:18 PM , The Demille's said...: Tweet! http://twitter.com/tobinsmommy08/status/5521460218
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At November 7, 2009 at 8:34 PM , Valeen said...: I would love the First Grade set. My son has special needs and I think this would be so helpful for him! Thanks for the generous giveaway!
At November 7, 2009 at 8:57 PM , Jaina's Mom said...: I would love to win the pre-k set.
At November 7, 2009 at 9:02 PM , Jaina's Mom said...: Following hooked on phonics blog
At November 7, 2009 at 9:04 PM , Jaina's Mom said...: Hooked on phonics FB fan Jenny sapp hernandez
At November 7, 2009 at 9:05 PM , Jaina's Mom said...: following hooked on phonics on twitter
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At November 7, 2009 at 9:06 PM , bkwrms said...: I would pick the Pre-K set
At November 7, 2009 at 9:08 PM , bkwrms said...: I follow the Hooked on Phonics blog
At November 7, 2009 at 9:08 PM , bkwrms said...: I follow Hooked on Phonics on Twitter

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At November 7, 2009 at 9:09 PM , Jaina's Mom said...: I tweeted
http://twitter.com/Jainasmom/status/5522493000
At November 7, 2009 at 9:10 PM , bkwrms said...: I tweeted

http://twitter.com/Earth_Creature/status/5522444089
At November 7, 2009 at 9:14 PM , Sarah said...: I'd love to win the Pre-K Set - perfect for my son.
At November 7, 2009 at 9:14 PM , Sarah said...: I'm a subscriber.
At November 7, 2009 at 9:16 PM , Sarah said...: I follow the HOP blog.
At November 7, 2009 at 9:16 PM , Sarah said...: I follow HOP on Twitter.
At November 7, 2009 at 9:17 PM , Sarah said...: Tweet:
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At November 7, 2009 at 9:17 PM , Sarah said...: Blogged here: http://iloveagiveaway.blogspot.com/2009/11/saturdays-last-chances.html
At November 7, 2009 at 9:18 PM , Sarah said...: I have your button on my sidebar. http://iloveagiveaway.blogspot.com
At November 7, 2009 at 9:58 PM , lilyk said...: Please enter me into the contest for the 2nd Grade set. Thanks!
At November 7, 2009 at 10:00 PM , lilyk said...: I subscribed to your blog.
At November 7, 2009 at 10:01 PM , lilyk said...: I became a fan of Hooked on Phonics on Facebook.
At November 7, 2009 at 10:09 PM , lilyk said...: I became a fan of Hooked on Phonics on Facebook.

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Hi, I'm Marina and I'm married to my ever so patient and loving Hubby. I'm Mommy to my darling Energizer Bunny- Bunny girl and our precious baby Bunny Boo. This blog is enriched with E.B. Mommy's Reports (That's me!) on products our family has tried and tested. You will also enjoy snippets from Bunny girl and Bunny Boo's lives, reflections in Faith, thoughts on God's never failing Goodness, Mommy tips, frugally profitable shopping deals, great giveaways and much more. Blessings to you!

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