#BoogieBoard Twitter Party

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Boogie Board Twitter Party Thursday 10-13-16 at 9p ET. RSVP bit.ly/boogieboardrsvp

Join Blog­gin Mamas as we host the #BoogieBoard Twit­ter Party on Thursday, 10-13–16, at 9pm EST/6pm PST! We’ll be chat­ting about the new Jot 4.5 Featuring Clearview™ and the Scribble n’ Play Featuring Colorburst™. Plus, we will be giving away some awesome Boogie Board prizes.

Date: Thursday, October 13th, 2016

Time: 9pm EST / 6pm PST

Hash­tag: #BoogieBoard

Pre­sented by: @BlogginMamas and @BoogieBoard

Mod­er­a­tors: Eng­lish– @HeLoEnterprises Span­ish– @BBabushka

Co-Hosts: @EnzasBargains, @BabySavers, @HaveSippy, @DonnaHup and @MamasMission

Pan­elist: @MommyPowers

Boogie Board Logo Writing Redefined.

Boogie BoardTM eWriters have been delighting the public with convenient and easy to use products for nearly six years. The latest products from Boogie Board deliver the same pen on paper writing experience the company is known for; but adds additional functionality designed to inspire creativity, and offer new ways to make drawing and writing engaging forboth children and adults alike. No other product in the world creates a natural pen on paper
experience like Boogie Board eWriters!

Scribble n’ Play Featuring Colorburst™

Write. Doodle. Draw. Let your imagination run free! Colorful and cool, the
Scribble n’ Play featuring Colorburst inspires creativity in both kids and adults. With the patented
multicolor LCD writing screen, and awesomely-integrated stylus
tools that allow artists to create a variety of lines and textures, and sturdy case
that prevents board from slipping, and keeps things organized. Great for home, or on the-go, Scribble n’ Play helps bring out your inner artist, while providing enthusiasts with a keycommunication tool for early learning. Save your creations with the
FREE app for iOS and share with friends and family. Create your masterpiece again and again
with a push of a button. MSRP: $29.99

Jot 4.5 Featuring Clearview™

Go green and eliminate the need for paper, scratch pads or sticky notes with this patented
translucent LCD screen that allows kids to practice writing, drawing or even math without waste
or mess. The Clearview truly reinvents flashcards with easy, one-push erase system that’s
perfect for repetitive tracing and memorization. Small and light, the Clearview is perfect for use
in the home, or on-the-go, making anywhere a great place for kids to learn and create. Comes
with set of alphabet flashcards for tracing large and small letters. Practice math with the free
app for iOS. MSRP: $19.99

Boogie Board proudly exclusively manufactures its LCD screens right here in the United States;
with products available nationwide at most major retailers at a very affordable price.

drawing tablet

My son enjoyed the Boogie Board- but not as much as my husband. The two of them were kept busy for quite some time. My husband is nearly impossible to tear away from his smartphone, something I find to be one of his more obnoxious traits (hmmmm). So anything that got his attention is clearly something special. My son also liked it quite a bit, and it is great for both home and road trips. It would also be good for a restaurant (while waiting).

ALS Logo Boogie Board is a proud sponsor of the ALS Association and has been named the “Official Tool of the Los Angeles County Walk to Defeat ALS” which takes place this weekend on Sunday, October 16, 2016. The walk starts at 11am at Exposition Park. This year, Boogie Board is supporting “Team Nanci” that includes many A-list stars like Renee Zellweger, Courtney Cox, Reese Witherspoon and more. #NeverGiveUp Helping those in need and star- watching all in the same day? Doesn’t get any better! #BoogieHeroes

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Dur­ing the Twit­ter Party there will be a chance to win one of the fol­low­ing prizes by answer­ing var­i­ous trivia ques­tions about Boogie Board products. Win­ners will be selected at ran­dom from all eli­gi­ble entries.

Prizes

Four (4) Boogie Board Packages (ARV $95, 1 per winner)

Boogie Board Package Includes:

  • 1 Boogie Board Clearview LCD eWriter MSRP: $30.00
  • 1 Boogie Board Kids Scribble N’ Play Learning and Creative Doodle MSRP: $40.00
  • 1 Amazon Gift Card: $25 each

Grand Prize

One(1) Grand Prize Package with $200 Amazon Gift Card (ARV $340)

  • 2 Boogie Board Boogie Board Clearview LCD eWriter MSRP: $60.00
  • 2 Boogie Board Scribble N’ Play Creative Doodle eWriter MSRP: $80.00
  • 1 Amazon Gift Card $200

RSVP Prize

One (1) prize pack, includ­ing one (1) Boogie Board Clearview LCD eWriter (ARV $30)

RSVP Below!!

Terms and Con­di­tions

NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT NECESSARY. A PURCHASE WILL NOT IMPROVE YOUR CHANCE OF WINNING.

By RSVP’ing to this event and uti­liz­ing the #BoogieBoard hash­tag, the atten­dees acknowl­edge hav­ing read and agreed to these terms and con­di­tions.

Twit­ter Party Prize Give­away begins October 13th, 2016 at 9:00 pm ET and ends no later than October 13th, 2016 at 10:30pm ET (the “Twit­ter Chat Entry Period”). Entrants enter via fol­low­ing @BoogieBoard, @HeLoEnterprises & @BlogginMamas, and post­ing a tweet with the #BoogieBoard hash­tag dur­ing the Twit­ter Chat Entry Period. Five (5) Win­ners will be drawn ran­domly by random.org at approx­i­mately 12 min­ute inter­vals dur­ing the Twit­ter Party Entry Period. One (1) Win­ner will be drawn ran­domly via random.org from the event RSVP’s on the Mr. Linky wid­get.

Prizes include:

Four (4) prize packs, each includ­ing one (1) Boogie Board Clearview LCD eWriter, one (1) Boogie Board Scribble N’ Play Creative Doodle eWriter, and one (1) $25 Amazon Gift Card. Total approx­i­mate retail value (“ARV”) $95, to be awarded to each of four (4) win­ners.

One (1) Grand Prize pack, includ­ing two (2) Boogie Board Clearview LCD eWriters, two (2) Boogie Board Scribble N’ Play Creative Doodle eWriter, and one (1) $200 Amazon Gift Card. Total approx­i­mate retail value (“ARV”) $340, to be awarded to one (1) win­ner.

One (1) RSVP Prize pack, includ­ing one (1) Boogie Board Clearview LCD eWriter. Total approx­i­mate retail value (“ARV”) $30, to be awarded to one (1) win­ner who RSVP’s via the Mr. Linky wid­get.

Each win­ner receives one (1) prize pack. Entrants who fail to com­plete said actions will be dis­qual­i­fied and an alter­nate win­ner will be selected from all entrants who entered dur­ing the Twit­ter Party Entry Period. Win­ners will be noti­fied via Twit­ter Men­tion & will need to com­plete a claim form. Win­ners will have 48 hours to com­plete the claim form includ­ing pro­viding ship­ping info, or a an alter­nate win­ner will be selected from amongst all entries received dur­ing the Twit­ter Party Entry Period. All prizes will be awarded pro­vided they are validly claimed by October 18th, 2016 at 11:59AM EST.

Entrants agree to release and hold harm­less the Blog­gin’ Mamas, Heather Lopez Enter­prises, LLC, GennComm LLC, Boogie Board, Twit­ter, and any other orga­ni­za­tions respon­si­ble for spon­sor­ing, ful­fill­ing, admin­is­ter­ing, adver­tis­ing or pro­mot­ing this give­away, and their respec­tive par­ent, sub­sidiaries, and affil­i­ates and each of their respec­tive offi­cers, direc­tors, mem­bers, employ­ees, agents and sub­con­trac­tors (col­lec­tively the “Released Par­ties”) from and against any and all claims, expenses, and lia­bil­ity, includ­ing but not lim­ited to neg­li­gence and dam­ages of any kind to per­sons and prop­erty, includ­ing but not lim­ited to inva­sion of pri­vacy (under appro­pri­a­tion, intru­sion, pub­lic dis­clo­sure of pri­vate facts, false light in the pub­lic eye or other legal the­ory), defama­tion, slan­der, libel, vio­la­tion of right of pub­lic­ity, infringe­ment of trade­mark, copy­right or other intel­lec­tual prop­erty rights, prop­erty dam­age, or death or per­sonal injury aris­ing out of or relat­ing to a participant’s entry, cre­ation of an entry or sub­mis­sion of an entry, par­tic­i­pa­tion in this give­away, accep­tance or use or mis­use of prize. Entrant agrees to indem­nify, defend and hold harm­less the Released Par­ties from and against any and all claims, expenses, and lia­bil­i­ties (includ­ing rea­son­able attorney’s fees) aris­ing out of or relat­ing to an entrant’s par­tic­i­pa­tion in this give­away and/or entrant’s accep­tance, use or mis­use of prize, includ­ing, with­out lim­i­ta­tion, lia­bil­ity for per­sonal injury, dam­age, or loss.

The Released Par­ties make no war­ranties, and hereby dis­claims any and all war­ranties, express or implied, con­cern­ing any prize fur­nished in con­nec­tion with the give­away. WITHOUT LIMITING THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING,SUCH PRIZES ARE PROVIDED AS ISWITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND THE RELEASED PARTIES HEREBY DISCLAIM ALL SUCH WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY,FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND/OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.

Dis­clo­sure: Blog­gin’ Mamas is man­ag­ing this Twit­ter Party. Indi­vid­ual co-hosts are receiv­ing com­pen­sa­tion for their par­tic­i­pa­tion. All prize ful­fill­ment is the respon­si­bil­ity of the spon­sor.

Cute Care Bears Toys

Thank you for joining Bloggin’ Mamas for the #CareALotChallenge Twitter Party on the 8th. We had so much fun chatting with you all. We gave away some amazing prizes, including several Care Bears Care Packages. We also received our very own Care Bears Care Packages as co-hosts.

This is the Care Bears Care Package that several winners from our recent Twitter Party will be receiving:

Care Bears Care Prize Package

Our own “Bloggin’ Mamas Care Bears Care Pack­age” Included:

  • Just Play — Bean Plush
  • Van­dor — Shop­ping Tote
  • Just Play — 3 Blind Bags
  • Ben­don — Art Set
  • Montco Crafts — Pop Outz
  • Lion­s­gate — Bearied Trea­sure DVD
  • Good2­Grow — Juice and Care Bears Top­per

Bean Plush & Blind Bags

@JustPlayToys provided us with a small Care Bears bean plush and 3 Blind Bags, each containing small, collectible Care Bears figurines.

Collect the rainbow with the Care Bear beans. These bears come in bright colors and the softest fabric. Perfect for collecting and cuddling. Cheer, Share, Funshine and Grumpy. Each sold separately. Ages 2+. They are priced around $7.99 each. They also have medium and large plush bears available too!

With the Care Bear Blind Bags, it is a surprise what bear you will get and what pose they will be in. Collect them all with these collector checklists! Series 1 Series 2 Series 3 Series 4 Prices range on these items, so do some research before buying.

You can find Just Plays toys at Walmart Toys R Us Target and Amazon too

Shopping Tote

@vandorllc provided us with a Care Bears-themed shopping tote. Bring a little fun into your weekend errands! Head out with their eco-friendly shopper tote. Perfect for shopping, toting or even a fun alternative to the traditional gift bag, totes feature your favorite iconic characters of fun and friendship.

  • Durable and Weather Resistant
  • Made from 25% Recycled Materials
  • Great Alternative to a Traditional Gift Bag
  • Handle Features an 8 inch Drop

You can find it on Amazon for $3.99, plus shipping.

Art Set

@Bendon_Inc provided us with a Care Bears small character art case. Their recommended price is $6.99, and we found a case of 12 for $42 on their website.

Each Case Contains:

  • 12 crayons
  • Pencil
  • Pencil sharpener
  • 6 colored pencils
  • Paintset and brush

Pop-Outz

Montco Crafts provided us with a Pop-Outz Care Bears Grab-Bag. It contained 2 coloring boards, 3 markers and 25 stickers. Just Color, Pop & Play! First you color the characters, then you pop them out of the board, and you can play with them. We did not see a Care Bears Pop-Outz to grab online, so you will have to check in stores. Prices we have seen ranged between $5 and $25 depending on the characters.

DVD

@LionsgateAtHome provided us with their Care Bears “Bearied Treasure” DVD. AHOY MATEY! Join the Care Bears for adventures on the high seas and quests for treasures of friendship, fun, and teamwork! Including two new Welcome to Care‑a‑Lot episodes: “Bearied Treasure”, “When the Bear’s Away”, plus two bonus episodes. You can find it on Amazon for $14.98.

Juice Topper

@good2growdrinks provided us with a juice and one of their Care Bears spill-proof juice toppers. With No Added Sugar and Nothing Artificial, good2grow 100% Juices, Fruit & Vegetable Blends, and Juicy Waters are packaged to please! Now available with your favorite Care Bears tops. Reusable and BPA Free. You can buy a three pack on Firefly Buys for $5.98.

Disclosure: All blogger co-hosts and panelists received the above items in exchange for this product feature, in addition to their compensation received for participating in the party. All opinions expressed are their own.

Head Back To School in Style

With back to school season upon us, we are seeking out the best and most fun back to school items. Here are a few of our current favorites.

Do you have a child entering Pre-K or Kindergarten this year? Check out Bixbee.  These cute bags have animal faces, butterfly wings, rockets, and other great patterns and styles.  The size of the backpacks are also smaller for little kids.  For bigger kids, tamer color palettes and more typical styles of backpack are available.  Bixbee is that they comes in three sizes, so you can pick what best suits your child’s stature.  This will keep your child pain free in the back and shoulder area, since the size and fit will be right. It’s recommended that the backpack rest in the lower back, and no more then four inches below the waist to avoid causing chronic pain, which is important to Bixbee.  These backpacks are also sturdy, PVC, BPA, phthalate, and lead free, and have many pockets for your child’s ever growing menagerie of belongings.  Bixbee cares about kids- when you buy a backpack, they donate one to a child in need somewhere in the world.  You can get yours at http://www.bixbee.com

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For tween girls, Toys R Us (exclusively) offers two different styles of Power Puff backpacks this year- Power Puff Girls Rock and Power Puff Girls All Over print.  With a new animated series on Cartoon Network, all the kids are loving the doe-eyed sisters more then ever.  Adjustable straps, and silky, sturdy materials make this backpack one that is both kid friendly, fun, and eye catching, as well as one mom will approve of. Matching lunchboxes are also available. Backpacks retail for about $16.99 each.

Don’t forget the lunchbox!

We recently discovered Bentology, a lunchbox that comes with it’s own compartmentalized tupperware-type container inside.  These insulated lunch bags come in a variety of colors and have thier own fork and spoon as well. If your child prefers lunches that don’t always consist of a sandwich, this is for you. These bento box sets let you use the portioned containers to pack your child’s favorite foods for lunch without a million little containers to wash later. Check out the website for cute lunch ideas and creative tips, as well.

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Bentology lunch bags come in seven different prints and styles and are equipped with multiple  compartments and a water bottle holder on the outside of the bag.  You can get thermos, cool packs, rice molds, and more to go with your kits and add to the cute and fun lunch experiance.  All Bentology products are available for purchase at Bentology.net, scsdirectinc.com, amazon.com and specialty retailers nationwide.

We also love  Dabbawalla bags. These adorable, easy to clean, and attractive lunchboxes and backpacks are specially designed for preschoolers and the young elementary students in mind.  The designs were meant to be free of commercial influence (cartoons or action figures, movie characters, etc) yet still colorful and fun for children.  They display bright and wholesome designs and images, such as puppies, apples, rocket ships, etc.  The Lunch Totes are really large, and have enough space to fit everything you need for a whole day at Pre-School, with no leftovers. You can also fit everything for a really big eater into it- it has a lot of room, which this mom loves.  It is really hard to find a bag that will do that. They are also easy to clean and machine washable, line dry- and they actually come clean.  This is a rarity.

If you have a big eater, a long day, or a messy kid, you will love Dabbawalla. Visit http://dabbawallabags.com/ and find your bag.

backpack cliips

Now, for the most important (to any kid) part- the backpack clips. The more, the merrier- these are a big deal right now.  My son’s current favorites are the new Emojiez and Whiffer Sniffers.

Whiffer Sniffers remind me of those markers we had in grade school, the ones where each color had a smell? We loved those. These scented plush characters are adorable, and really smell like they are supposed to.  My son’s cookie and doughnut Whiffer Sniffers have his room smelling sweet- and that’s not a joke. His room really smells like confections, and it’s been several weeks that he’s had them. Not overwhelming- but better then an average boy room, I’ll tell you that. There are several sizes and styles available for each character-  snuggley super size, a backpack clip, and scratch ‘n’ sniff stickers. You can also find exclusive characters only found inside specially marked mystery packs- but watch out, there are a LOT of blueberry in those packs as well. Ah, the fun is in the hunt, right? Grab yours at a toy store near you or at http://whiffersniffers.com/ .

poop toy

He is also loving Emijiez- especially, of course, the poop. What is with the poop? I guess we can only be thankful that these are NOT the scented toys.  He and all his friends are going crazy for Emojiez, and the poop is definitely the most coveted. These come in stuffed toy, blind packs, pencil toppers, erasers, backpack pals, and more. The Emojiez “Plushiez”, “Buddiez”, “Squishiez”, “SlapBandz”, “Eraserz” and “All Starz” (get the theme here?) characters are based on existing emoji’s that you use for text and PMs. Because if there’s not an app for that, certainly there is an Emoji.

These are hot items, kids are going crazy for them.  You can get them in stores like Toys R Us, Amazon, and at http://www.emojiez.com/ .

WIN a Mickey Mouse Helping Hands Feeding & Activity Seat

Disclosure- We received the below in order to facilitate this review.  All opinions are our own. For more information, see “I Disclose”.
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Having a place for your child to stay entertained while you are preparing supper and then to sit while you eat as a family is important. I must say that Mickey Mouse Helping Hands Feeding & Activity Seat is going to be a perfect solution to that problem for you 🙂

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About Mickey Mouse Helping Hands Feeding & Activity Seat:

This adjustable Mickey Mouse Helping Hands Feeding & Activity Seat promises mealtime fun and a nice distraction for your little one. The hands are designed to hold a cup or the included roller ball, while the spring hand delivers jiggly, giggly action. The adjustable play and feeding tray offers 3 positions, and the 3-point harness ensures Baby stays put even at her wriggliest. The seat attaches to most chairs and height is adjustable for perfect placement at the table so the whole family can enjoy a meal together. Plus, there is storage in the back for quick and easy access to bibs and wipes.

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Some great perks:

  • Toys help with motor skill development
  • Store bibs and wipes in back of seat
  • adjustable height for the perfect fit
  • Three-position, dishwasher-safe tray
  • Chair straps attach to most adult chairs
  • Comes with 3 toys: roller ball, rattle head, and spring hand

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My Thoughts:

I am so incredibly excited about this awesome chair. I have 3 daughters and as you can see this is my middle and she definitely is old enough that she doesn’t really need a high chair or booster seat. However my youngest is getting closer and closer to sitting up each day and I know as soon as she sits up this chair is going to come in handy on a daily basis. This chair not only is perfect to attach to any chair anywhere that you are, but it is also wonderful to have toys that are on it so that your child can easily be entertained while you finish up supper or get the table set. We are big about having a family supper time in our house. All of us sit down together and eat on most evenings. I love that this chair makes it possible and easy for our little ones to be a part of that evening routine as well.

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Purchase:

If you are interested in purchasing this wonderful chair, head on over to BabiesRUs and order one for the little one in your life!

Giveaway:

This giveaway is open to U.S. Residents only.

 

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Adorable #BearsForHumanity Animal Pals

Disclosure- We received the belwo in order to facilitate this review.  All opinions are our own. For more infomration, see “I Disclose”.

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If you have never heard of Bears For Humanity, you should definitely check them out. Bears For Humanity is a social commerce company that believes in 100% certified organic products, healthy children and a sustainable environment. They manufacture Teddy Bears and Animal Friends with an organic faux fur that is the closest thing to hugging a real bear (but much safer).  When a customer buys a Bear For Humanity stuffed pal, another just like it is sent to a child in need.  They also employ their workers through the “Welfare to Work” program. It’s a great program that helps at risk moms and caregivers get back to work.

We all shop, we all buy gifts, but how often do we see a company who donates one for one (buy one, donate one) to children in need?

Typically, when you purchase an item online, you are asked for your name, credit card and perhaps an option to join the mailing list. When you purchase a teddy bear from Bears For Humanity™, you get to choose which charity – Toys For Tots, Save The Children, Semper Fi Fund, OneSimpleWish.org, Lucile Packard– they will donate a bear to, because your purchase instantly doubles as a gift for a child in need.  You can also save even more by using this free shipping coupon code: FREESHIPPING4MOM which is valid through the end of August for online purchases on the Bears for Humanity website.

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After you order, the cuddly pal that you have helped donate is personally delivered to a veteran’s house, a children’s hospital, or an underprivileged household. It’s a win-win way to run a company! The stuffed bears come in two sizes – 16” Premium Bear and 7” Baby Bear (19.99). The many charity options and five color choices are splashed across www.BearsForHumanity.com website that opens to a philosophical question – Can A Teddy Bear Change The World?

The bears are really soft, as well.  Bears For Humanity pals are the only 100% Certified Organic Cotton/ Hemp, GOTS Certified Organic Cotton teddy bears in the world. Plus, they are naturally antibacterial and hypoallergenic which gives parents the peace of mind they don’t get from polyester plush toys.

You can follow Bears for Humanity on social media here:

WIN PLAYMOBIL Water Park with Slides Playset @playmobil

Summer is heating up and there’s no better way to have fun in the sun than with PLAYMOBIL‘s NEW Water Park with Slides playset, a colorful, creative, high quality playset for lots of imaginative play.

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Great for outdoor use, this playset includes two jumbo slides for the figures to slip and slide their way down to the wave pool! Take a break from the summer heat and fill the wave pool with water, watch the octopus come alive and create ripples throughout the pool for the ultimate splash of fun! Get ready for a sun-sational time.

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This set is great indoors and out.  It’s a breeze to set up, and doesn’t take much water to fill.  It comes with  two jumbo slides, one regular and one for tubing. This way, Playmobil kids can slip and slide their way down to the wave pool at the bottom and play there as well. The octopus in the middle spins, creating fun ripples throughout the pool. When ready to take a ride down the slide, use the park’s pulley to pull the tube up to the top of the slide. Just be sure to wait until the pink octopus gives you a green smile for heading down the slide. Set includes two adult figures, one child figure, multi-level structure with slides, tube, life ring, and more.

You can pick one up on Amazon, at Toys R Us, and http://www.playmobil.us/

If you would like to enter to win one of your own, please feel free to enter using the RC form below.  Good Luck! Ends Aug. 19, 2016.

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New Summer Toys

Looking for some fun new toys this summer?  Here are a few new items we think your kids will love.

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Hamsters In A House by ZURU might bring to mind another toy craze from a few years ago, and we admit there are likenesses.  These little hamsters are small (though not so small your kids can swallow them) and and soft and furry. They buzz and scoot around any smooth, flat surface, as well as in their own little “ecosystems”.  There are several houses, like the luxurious “Ultimate Hamster House”, that has a bed, slide, and even a toilet that makes flushing sounds.  Every kid loves that best, potty humor goes a long way. Put the hamsters on any hotspot, and the phrases are activated. ($30) There are also Hamster and Accessory Packs that range from styling studios, to cars, and more parts for their runs (think train tracks for the hamsters). The cars are cute, and come in blue and pink. 9$ and up.
Available exclusively at Toys”R”Us. HamstersInAHouse.com /

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Micro Boats are so much fun for summer (and will be great year round as well).  They are water-
activated (put them in water and they go) and once dry they stop. These self-steering, fully motorized speed boats are lots of fun in tiny size. There are six individual boats available. $10

There is also the Micro Boats Shark Attack Challenge Playset that lets you put the boats into a set with a water filled track, and race to stay away from each other and a shark.  There is also a real working crane. One boat comes with the set.  $25 ZURUMicroBoats.com /

Finding Dory Toys

Disney•Pixar’s Finding Dory Robo Fish Collection is out just in time for the Finding Dory movie.  If your kids are Nemo fans, they will love this movie as well. Dory and Nemo (and all their friends, as well as some new ones) are back and having some summer fun.  The Disney•Pixar Finding Dory Coffee Pot Playset is my son’s favorite, because he can carry Dory around in a Coffee Pot Playset just like in the movie.  Of course, it works with any other character you’d like to put into it as well, but it only comes with Dory.  $19.99  The additional Disney•Pixar Finding Dory Small Characters are also available as
RoboFish, which move as soon as they are in the water. Your kids can recreate all the Dory fun from the movie, and make up new scenes all their own.  They can also “just keep swimming” with them in the bath, pool, wherever. Dory, Nemo, Marlin and more are available. There is a  “power save” mode that automatically switches off after one minute in the water. $11.99 each. Available in Walmart, Toys R Us, and more.

If your kids can’t get enough Angry Birds, you are in for a treat. Spin Master has released everything from playsets, to collectable figures, to zooming toys, and more are available. Launch your bird at the pigs to save your eggs in the Angry Birds Pig City Strike Playset, which comes with launcher, bird, pigs, and stackable city (just like in the app!).  Victory is yours as the city comes crashing down. Small collectable figures can add to sets, or be played with solo (my son does both).  The large vinyl figures are great for launching or using as a ball- they are just the right size.  Angry birds come to life as you throw them into your blocks, playsets, and more. They do bounce, so they can go off walls and such as well. Angry Birds Speedsters are fun as well, and ready to roll on any flat surface. Wind them back, and let them go- and they are off and ready to crash into whatever you launched them into. Prices vary- available at Toys R Us, Amazon, and more.

Marvel’s The Avengers 16-Inch Big Wheel

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With summer here, you will want to be outdoors as much as possible.  Getting your kids away from screens can be a problem for some, but that can be remedied by taking time to get outside as a family.  The big kids might have bikes, but what about your little one?  That can be tricky, since they have little legs and less coordination. A Big Wheels might be just the thing- and it will be a blast from the past for mom and dad as well.  Remember when you had one?  I sure do- mine was “Smurfs”, lol.  My husband remembers his, he had a bug with wings. It’s for sure one of those things you don’t forget, your Big Wheels bike.

Your kids can ride with their favorite superheros with the new Marvel’s The Avengers Big Wheel®. It’s easy to assemble (even for me) and is sturdy, so when they decide they want to drive into a tree, it will be OK to ride again.  Kids, man.  It has a “Grow With Me” seat that can be positioned up to three times.  Grab yours today, it runs for about $60 at stores like Amazon and Walmart.

Here is some more information on the Big Wheels-

“With its large 16-inch front wheel, the Big Wheel® ride-on introduced in 1969 is a blast from the past! Now introducing the Marvel’s The Avengers Big Wheel® ride-on featuring children’s favorite Marvel Super Heroes! The low-riding design offers easy on and easy off access and a low center of gravity for comfort and security. The Big Wheel® ride-on is easy to assemble. It has sturdy plastic construction, and it includes a ‘Grow with Me’ three position seat to fit a child’s growing needs. So hop on and speed into action with the Super Heroes from Marvel’s The Avengers!
Age: 3+
Suggested Retail Price: $59.99”