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Animal Planet Sea Lab Playset

December 16, 2014 by Samantha 7 Comments

Disclosure- we received the below in order to facilitate this review. All opinions are our own and honest.

It is no secret my son is an animal fan. If it has fur, scales, or feathers, then its for him. Right now he especially loves playing with sea animals. The Sea lab play set by Animal Planet fits in with the little guy’s play patterns because it (surprise surprise) has tons of animals with over 29 pieces. There are whales, sharks, fish and of course two scientists to study the whole lab. There are lots of lights and sounds to discover and a ton of fun to be had. The lab folds open for extended play and fun with more then one person. Then once you are all done all the pieces can fit right back into the lab for easy transportation and storage. (The best part, in mom’s opinion.)
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Must Have Christmas Kids Games from Wonder Forge

December 6, 2014 by Danielle Leave a Comment

Disclosure: The games from Wonder Forge mentioned below was provided for me in order to facilitate my review. All opinions are my own and honest. I am disclosing this in accordance to FTC Guidelines. Please see “Disclose” tab for more information.

I am sure that many of you remember that my family loves to play games. My husband and I have always enjoyed playing games and that love has definitely passed on to our daughters. We aren’t quite to the point that we have a designated game night a week, but I know that time is coming :). Wonder Forge is and will always be one of our favorite game companies. The games that we have of theirs are wonderful in every aspect. I have not received a game from them that left me disappointed.

About Wonder Forge:

In 2007, Jacobe Chrisman (Founder & CEO) and a small group of creative types with a passion for children’s entertainment came together to develop extraordinarily fun, original play experiences for kids and families.

Since it was originally launched, Wonder Forge has always offered top-quality experiences, raising the bar for preschool and family games everywhere. The preschool games help to celebrate the “can do” attitude in all kids – engaging them physically, socially, and creatively. The family games bridge generation gaps and create wholesome family moments and lasting memories.

Wonder Forge additionally always works to create strong, long-lasting partnerships with licensors. This is wonderful when your children love certain characters.

Today, Wonder Forge makes over 85 games that have won more than 160 top awards for product excellence. They are sold nationwide and in over 11 countries.

About the games :

Frozen Surprise Slides: (Pictured Above)

In this wonderful Frozen game, you get to take a Journey high up into the mountains above Arendelle with all your favorite Frozen friends. You can take shortcut slides and zoom ahead, or push you backward. It’s a game that will always be different every time that you play this game.

This game promotes:

color recognition
turn-taking and playing together
Ideal first game for preschoolers

About Dr.Seuss Charades:

In this fun charades game, your child can draw a card to act out for their friends. It is developed specially for young players, this game uses familiar and whimsical images from the world of Dr.Seuss for silly, laugh out loud fun for everyone.
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Toys From Burlington and a Giveaway

November 27, 2014 by Samantha 54 Comments

It’s about that time of year- you know. Shopping time. “The Holiday Season”. Time to make the lists, check it twice, and make sure you deliver your child’s wish list in time for the big day. One good place to check out is Burlington. While you might think it’s just the best place to go to for coats and jackets for the whole family, they actually offer a lot more.

Burlington offers style for everyone at up to 65% off department store prices every day. With three times as many gifts in store than in years past, there are plenty of great toys at the right price this holiday season for the children in your life, ranging from Frozen-themed toys to Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle figures and more.
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‘Tis the Season For New Shineys

November 18, 2014 by Samantha Leave a Comment

Looking to stuff a few stockings? Deck the halls, and put some great presents under the tree? Check out these fun ideas for the upcoming holiday season.

If your kids are into anime, all things Japanese, or simply cute plush toys, you will want to hear about Rilakkuma. Rilakkuma is very popular in Japan, and is now available in the USA as well. The story of Rilakkuma is pretty simple- three friends who live in Tokyo with a hard working woman named Kaoru. They go on adventures together, and make mischief while Kaoru is working. Known as a “mysterious brand”, although I’m not sure why, honestly, Rilakkuma and friends have been “a staple in the Japanese market” for more then ten years, according to David Ringer, CEO/President of AQI. Now that they are here in the USA, you can find out what they are all about with your kids- and honestly, tweens and teens should be interested in this as well, anime and Japanese crossovers are popular with many kids in that age group.

The friends Rilakkuma, Korilakkuma and Kiiroitori (two bears and a chick) love going on adventures, and encourage your child to be imaginative and creative in thinking up new ones as often as they would like. (They are also fun to cuddle with, and Rilakkuma has a zipper in it’s back for hiding or toting small treasures).

Rilakkuma and friends are currently available at FAO Schwarz and Hot Topic from $8.99 to $199.99 in price.

For adorable stocking stuffers, head to http://www.schleich-s.com/en/US/ and find all sorts of creatures, animals, and your favorite cartoon characters in figurine form. Schleich, makers of realistic collectable figurines and toys, caries everything from Smurfs to chickens to unicorns and more. If your child (or collector friend) is into it, they likely carry it. Some of the most popular items are the riding sets, horses, and Peanuts characters. The riding sets come with a horse and rider, with details so intricate you know that they were designed by an artist. They also come with harness, saddle, and everything you could need for your duo to ride into victory. You can buy the horses and humans separately of course as well. The horses come in breeds, and are again very detailed, as are all Schliech products. These are both heavier then your average plastic toy and collector quality, nice items that you gift-ee will cherish.
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Rilakkuma and Friends – a unique holiday gift

November 18, 2014 by Samantha Leave a Comment

It’s about that time of year, where we are all looking for the perfect gift. Some people are easier to shop for then others. Kids can be easy- or not so much. Tweens and teens can be harder to shop for as well. I recently discovered Rilakkuma, a Japanese brand that is now here in America as well. With so many cartoons and toys made popular in Japan that have become hits here in the USA, Rilakkuma caught my eye.

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Sparkup Reader–Outstanding Toy for Kids

November 13, 2014 by Danielle Leave a Comment

Disclosure: The SparkUp Reader mentioned below were provided for me in order to facilitate my review. All opinions are my own and honest. I am disclosing this in accordance to FTC Guidelines. Please see “Disclose” tab for more information.

I absolutely love reading to my children. Occasionally I am gone at bedtime or have to be out of town. I always want to still be able to read with my children as they are going to bed. I know that it isn’t always possible, but it would be great if it was. SparkUp Reader has made it possible to read a variety of books to your child at anytime.

About SparkUp Reader:

Sparkup is a privately-held company based in Israel. It is managed by young parents who understand first-hand the challenges facing children’s reading and playtime experiences in a digital era. The investors and management team are passionate abou enhancing the lives of children and their families.

The SparkUp Magical Book Reader is a revolutionary devices that clips directly on to any picture book and reads it aloud in your voice. You can record the book yourself, in any language, and add your own personal touches, or download professionally recorded stories, complete with sound effects, directly from the Sparkup website. While recording, Sparkup’s tiny camera takes a picture of the book’s front cover and each page. later on, when a child connects Sparkup to the book, Sparkup immediately recognizes its front cover. Sparkup follows the child’s place and reads aloud as he or she turns the pages – even out of order.

Win a Frankie the Fox Twilight Buddies Sleep Cuddle Toy

November 12, 2014 by Samantha 38 Comments

So, what does the fox say? This one doesn’t say a thing, thankfully- but it will help your little one drift off to sleep. One of the latest from Cloud B, trusted maker of bedtime buddies, this super soft and snuggly friend is part stuffed animal, part soothing sound machine, but all calming, routine keeping, rest inducing cuddles.

Frankie the Fox is a plush that offers tranquil sounds to help calm and comfort children to sleep, a perfect companion for a calm and restful night for both kids and parents. Every child needs a special lovey when they go off toy bed, why not choose one that will help them drift off to sleep as well? With all the travel that comes with the holidays, this little guy is perfect, and your child won’t want to be without him.
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Wubble Bubble Ball

November 5, 2014 by Samantha 2 Comments

You may be asking yourself what is a Wubble bubble ball? Well the easiest way to explain it is: it’s a big, non popping, bubble made of a rubber- type plastic of some kind. The wubble reacts as a bubble would to everything except popping when you touch it. This makes for hours of fun and lots of experimentation. The best way to understand it is by watching the video below:

The Wubble starts out quite small and unshapely, but after a few minutes of pumping (electric pump provided with the wubble) The Wubble comes to full size and is a blast to bop around the room. It is partially squishy and almost floats a bit when thrown around, so please be careful when inside- It is a ball and is capable of knocking things over. As always, I do not recommend playing ball in the house.
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