Naptime is always interesting at the Pre-K.  And my Little makes it more interesting, by NEVER SLEEPING ON A NAP MAT.  You read that right.  After putting 20+ kids down (and you thought your brood was tough!  LOL) my son will not get on a nap mat.  Yes, all the other kids do, even the 2 year olds.  My son?  NOT GONNA HAPPEN.  I bed, I argue, I even offered treats if he would just sleep on his mat- and then I gave up.  My son will only sleep in HIS bed, or his pack and play.  This makes travel interesting, as well, haha.  But I am trying not to sweat the small stuff.  After all, he can’t bring it with him to college, right?  (RIGHT?????)     🙂

SO!  When I got this adorable Monkey Sleeping Bag from HearthSong, one of my very favorite places to shop for children’s gifts, I was thrilled and just beside myself when he brought it to school….to take a nap on.  NOT in the pack and play.  LOOK!

OK, this may seem like some small thing to some of you.  However, I think all of our children have had things they just won’t “budge” on, be it potty training, switching to a bed, giving up a certian toy, not throwing food- you get the idea.  They get “stuck” on things now and again.  My son loves Jungle Animals (have you seen pictures of his room?  LOL all jungle themend!) so I knew he would love the sleeping bag- but I never thought it would get him on a nap mat.  But you saw it- I have proof!  Hahaha   🙂

If your child is an animal lover, they will just love to nap on a Monkey Sleeping Bag at their Pre-K, to have a familiar place to sleep when traveling, or going to grandma’s- any chance they get, really.   It has a handle on the back for easy carrying as well.  There is also the option of a Cute Kitty.  Adorable, yes? 

The monkey head is an attached pillow, which is very smart so that your child can’t lose it while at school or traveling about with it.  Monkey Sleeping bag comes with a stuffed banana- I suppose the monkey may get hungry!- and I thought it was kind of a silly thing to have.  Until, that is, my son stared bringing it even to his regular bed.  And the kids at the school all wanted to play with it. what is it about a stuffed banana?  The world may never know….but who cares, they have fun with it!  And that monkey bag?  UH, LOVE IT.

Here is a little more information for you-
“Each of our portable, adorable Animal Sleeping Bags is appliquéd with bright colors and comes with a soft, plush pillow pal and removable accessory. They’re surprisingly easy to tote – the bag and pillow fold up in a flash transforming into a bag with a handle at the top.

Front-load machine washable. For ages 3 and up.”

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This is one of my son’s favorite toys of the summer- Chuck the Truck!  We have received this Fold ’n Go Tumble Tower Playset for review, and I am very happy to tell you about it.  If you have a child who loves trucks, you will definitely want to know more about Chuck and Friends  🙂

Little Man loves to watch Chuck on The Hub onTV.  Daddy is a little more flexible on the TV rules then Mommy is- so if I am at a yoga class, at the store, or working an overnight- you can bet Little has a whole lot more TV time then with momma, LOL.  Chuck is always one of his picks, and we have it “On Demand” so he loves that he can go through several shows.  Mommy keeps telling Daddy not to let he watch so many shows at once- but…well, you know daddies.  When the Cat is away, and all that jazz, haha.  And I digress!

I confess I only saw one episode of Chuck- because Little Man told me all about it, what Chuck does, who his friends are, and I wanted to see what Daddy was putting on for him, LOL.  But it’s a cute little show, and the toys that go along with it are fun.  This one has been in my living room for far too long, and I keep trying to get it into the playroom- with no luck.  Somehow, within a day or so, it is back on my coffee table.  What can one do!  I am just going to go with it for now, since he loves it so much.  The boys at the Pre-K are also having a blast with it- he brings it to school at least once a week, haha.  Chuck is getting some play- literally!

Here is a bit more information on the Fold ’n Go Tumble Tower Playset-
“Rev up your engine for tons of tumbling fun! Set your CHUCK THE DUMP TRUCK vehicle at the top of this tower to watch him tumble down the moving ramp and come speeding out the side. Then, put him on the lift to send him up to the top to do it all over again! When you and your vehicle pal really want to put your “driving skills” to the test, send him down the ramp to do his flipping ramp stunt. When playtime’s over, park your CHUCK THE DUMP TRUCK vehicle inside the playset and fold it up, so you’re all set for on-the-go stunt fun!”

We were also sent this PLAYSKOOL WHEEL PALS ANIMAL TRACKS FILL ’ER UP FARMSTAND Playset that has it’s own launch track as well.  However- Little has adapted this a bit and made the horse NAMEOFHORSE a “friend” for Chuck, so they have adventures together now.  Trucks and horses?  Why not?

It is a cute set, and would also be great for younger kids.  Animals with wheels are really just double the fun, no?  LOL.  Plus then they can play with your trucks AND other animals!  See how that works?  Thank goodness I have Little here to explain everything for me, haha.

“When this WHEEL PALS horse vehicle gets “hungry”, nothing will stop him! Your child can set the vehicle up at the end of this country road-themed playset and then press the tree to launch it. As the horse vehicle zips by, an apple “disappears” — just as if he ate it! Every time your child presses the tree, the fun just keeps rolling!”

You can win both of these fun sets in this Birthday Bash Prize Pack sponsored by the fab toy makers over at Hasbro.  It must be like a “Santa’s Workshop” over there, they just have so many cute things for kids.
You can buy these toys HERE, at Amazon, Toys R Us, and many other locations.    If you would like to enter to win them, you can also enter below.  Here is how!

– Email a friend about this contest, with a CC to me at  kangabunnie@gmail.com
(you get an extra entry if they enter, too!)

 -Add my button to your blog, and leave me the link so I can find it

– Follow me on “Networked Blogs”

– blog about this giveaway, and link back to this contest (leave me the URL in comment, please)

-Add me to your blogroll, with a link back to me

– Vote for me on “We’re On The Fence!”  (Just Click the Button to the left that says “We’re On the Fence” until it confirms you voted for your’s truly!)   *Can be done daily

– enter another one of my giveaways

– comment on a non-giveaway post

– Like this post on Facebook, Stumble it, or hit G+1 button  (each is worth one entry)

OOO, so many ways to win! Good luck!


DISCLOSURE: I received the above product for review.  All opinions are mine, yours may differ.  I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.
No purchase necessary.  Void where prohibited by law.  Open to US shipping addresses only.  Limited to US residents; 18 years old and above.  Sponsor is responsible for providing and mailing prize. Ends Sept. 7, 2011