Kidstuff Public Relations Clients Prove That Thirteen is the Luckiest Number
Many people consider the number 13 to be extremely unlucky. A hangman’s noose has 13 loops, many buildings go from the 12th to the 14th floor, and, of course, we all know to keep ourselves securely locked in our home on Friday the 13th! But for the six toy-making clients of KidStuff Public Relations that just won a total of 13 Mom’s Choice 2012 Seals of Approval, it’s a very good number. Of course, according to Lisa Orman, owner of KidStuff PR, “luck had very little to do with it. My clients are extremely creative… and talent trumps luck anyday!”
The Mom’s Choice Awards® (MCA) evaluates products and services created for children and families. The program is globally recognized for establishing the benchmark of excellence in family-friendly media, products and services. Around the world, parents, educators, retailers and members of the media look for the MCA mother-and-child Honoring Excellence seal of approval when selecting quality products and services for children and families.
The following companies have been awarded 2012 Mom’s Choice Gold Seals of Approval.
Circles of Friendship • My Circle of Creativity
Recommended Ages: 8+
Price: $29.99
An innovative update on a favorite craft tradition, the My Circle of Creativity kit includes everything needed to create custom key chains, lanyards and friendship bracelets.
“The clever design includes a built-in storage compartment that keeps things organized–making this a great portable play item for traveling and sleepovers. A wonderful toy for encouraging creative self-expression while promoting the message of friendship.” – The Mom’s Choice Awards® 
Find It® Games • Pieces of History: Pharaoh’s Egypt
Recommended Ages: 8+
Price: $13
Ancient Egypt is vividly portrayed in this 300-piece puzzle artwork commissioned from painter Rachel Land. A day in the life of the Egyptians along the Nile of Pharaoh’s time becomes a second game once the pieces are in place. Look around the border or deep inside the scene to “find it” – a list of 40 Egyptian items from sandals, sword, necklace, wine jar and pottery to animals like cobra, crocodile, leopard, jackals and monkey. Instead of putting the pieces back in the box for another day, consider framing the handsome historic scene.
Find It® Games • Pieces of History: On Dry Ground
Recommended Ages: 8+
Price: $13
Jigsaw puzzle players will delight in the vibrant artwork commissioned from painter Rachel Land. On Dry Ground captures the crossing of the Red Sea — a significant event of historical relevance. Pictured on the perimeter of this 300- piece puzzle are icons from that era – a chariot wheel, scrolls, wine goblet. Like the traditional Find It game, players need to look closely throughout the finished puzzle to uncover the hidden objects within the artwork. The included key, resembling an Egyptian parchment document, explains the significance of each found object.
Find It® Games • Pieces of History: The Parade of Animals
Recommended Ages: 8+
Price: $13
Before Noah gathered the animals there was a world of creatures to behold. In this beautiful artwork commissioned from painter Rachel Land is a vivid image of animals from across the globe — from pandas to koalas. Throughout the 300- piece puzzle are icons hidden within the scenery. Can you find Gold Dust Day Gecko or Fox or Salmon? The beautifully detailed key of animals explains the significance of each found object.
“Our judges love these beautiful 300-piece puzzles that provide hours of family- time entertainment and fun history lessons. Featuring the stunning artwork of artist Rachel Land, these puzzles beautifully capture historically significant events. Once the 300 pieces are assembled, families will enjoy the challenge of finding 40 hidden objects within the scenery. A fact sheet provides interesting details about each object making this a fun history lesson for kids and adults.” – The Mom’s Choice Awards® 
HABA • On The Farm Play Set
Recommended Ages: 18 months +
Price: $44.99
Welcome to the farm! All small farm friends will be drawn into the world of horses, cows and sheep. The animals, farmer Tim and his tractor can easily be clutched and placed upright. The caringly designed play figures are made of beech wood and stimulate children to play their first games of role- play. The expandable play world leaves endless room for imagination and fosters the language skills of your child through play.
“A quality, eco-friendly, wooden toy play set perfect for toddler pretend play. The adorable, detailed pieces are designed for little hands and can easily be clutched and placed upright. The farm house packaging is cleverly designed as a storage case—great for portability and easy cleanup.” – The Mom’s Choice Awards®
JC Toys • La Newborn Deluxe Gift Set
Recommended Ages: 2+
Price: $29.99
This all vinyl baby doll is 14″ long and a very realistic looking newborn. Easy for a little girl to hold and carry, it is the perfect gift for a big-sister-to-be. Includes clothing, booties and “hospital” name band. Vinyl is lightly scented. All dolls in this collection can get wet in the tub or sink.
“A beautiful doll crafted with remarkable life-like details. Parents will appreciate the quality craftsmanship, and children will enjoy many hours of mother/father pretend play.” – The Mom’s Choice Awards®
JC Toys • Lil’ Cutesies! Twin Stroller
Recommended Ages: 2+
Price: $29.99
Just beyond an enchanted garden sits Cutesies Day Care where these lil’ guys await a day of play. All vinyl Lil’ Cutesies are new in 2012 and so adorable. Little hands will have their hands and hearts full with these two cuties sitting in a pink stroller with white handles and blue & white wheels.
“These adorable dolls feature sweet expressions and cute outfits. They are the perfect size for little hands and will provide many hours of fun. Possibly the cutest play doll ever made!” – The Mom’s Choice Awards®  
Wee Believers • Lil’ Prayer Buddy (3 Prayers)
Recommended Ages: 3+
Price: $18.99
Lovable as well as prayerful, this sweet plush lamb brings peace and calm. Lil’ Prayer BuddyTM is made of whimsical printed fabric and fuzzy fur. With subsequent pushes of the ear, a child’s voice recites the Our Father, then the Hail Mary, followed by the Glory Be prayers. A fourth push turns it off for quiet cuddle time.
Wee Believers • 9pc Fruit of the Spirit Peg Puzzle
Recommended Ages: 3+
Price: $12.99
Galatians 5:22-23 is the focus of this wooden peg puzzle. A different quality is identified beneath each of the nine colorful fruit-shaped pieces. With easy-to-lift knobs shaped to fit little hands, young children practice hand-eye coordination and fine muscle control.
Wee Believers • Faith Mat – Advent Puzzle
Recommended Ages: 2+
Price: $4.99
With this Advent placemat, your child can recite each prayer and “light” each week’s candle using the two included washable markers. Inspires meaningful, faith-related conversations at mealtime or snack time. Two colored washable markers are included.
Wee Believers • Faith Mat – Fruit of the Spirit (12 Qualities)
Recommended Ages: 2+
Price: $4.99
Inspired by Galatians 5:22-23 and the Catechism of the Catholic Church (1832), this heavy duty placemat inspires meaningful conversations at mealtime or snack time. It’s fun to talk about faith!
Wee Believers • Faith Mat – Nativity
Recommended Ages: 2+
Price: $4.99
Throughout the Christmas season, this heavy duty placemat featuring the Holy Family inspires meaningful, faith-related conversations at mealtime or snack time. It’s fun to talk about faith! 
The following company received the 2012 Mom’s Choice Silver Seal of Approval.
Neatnik Saucer • Neatnik Saucer® High Chair Cover & Baby Placemat All-in-One
Recommended Ages: 2+
Price: $32.95
The Neatnik Saucer provides extended table and play space for baby diners. The Neatnik Saucer fits in standard restaurant high chairs and overlaps the dining table so babies can play with their toys and eat their meals without dropping food to the floor or putting unsanitary objects in their mouths. Easy to clean and easy to carry (Neatnik Saucers collapse into a 12″ x 12″ matching carrying case), the Neatnik Saucer is the must-have companion for today’s on-the-go parents.
According to Mom’s Choice Awards, “every product (or service) that earns our Honoring Excellence seal, does so because it performs well in a rigorous evaluation where it is scored on a number of criteria including (but not limited to) production quality, design, educational value, entertainment value, originality, appeal and cost.”
Mom’s Choice Award winners are chosen by an esteemed panel of judges includes education, media and other experts as well as parents, children, librarians, performing artists, producers, medical and business professionals, authors, scientists and others. A sampling of the panel members includes: Dr. Twila C. Liggett, ten-time Emmy-winner, professor and founder of PBS’s Reading Rainbow; Julie Aigner-Clark, Creator of Baby Einstein and The Safe Side Project; Jodee Blanco, New York Times best-selling author, Priscilla Dunstan, creator of the Dunstan Baby Language; Patricia Rossi, host of NBC’s Manners Minute; Dr. Letitia S. Wright, D.C., host of the Wright PlaceTM TV Show; and Catherine Witcher, M.Ed., special needs expert and founder of Precision Education, Inc.
ABOUT KIDSTUFF PUBLIC RELATIONS
KidStuff Public Relations believes in taking a light-hearted approach to writing about clients and their products and services, but takes seriously the job of publicists to serve reporters. The company only takes on clients for whom Orman and her staff have a true passion for their products and services because it helps them do a better job, try harder, and makes work more rewarding… literally. For more information or to contact KidStuff Public Relations, visit their website at www.kidstuffpr.com or call them at 608-767-1102.
