As a member of the #PlayLikeHasbro team I was sent products for my kids to review. All opinions are my own.There are some days when you just need to spoil your kids for a job well done. Recently, my daughter had one of those days. She is such an obedient child, a great helper, a smart student and a super big sister. To reward her for her excellence we had a day where she got spoiled with a couple of fun presents. Easy-Bake Ultimate OvenI knew my daughter would LOVE the Easy Bake Oven … [Read more...]
Owlet Baby Monitor Review
Bringing home a new baby is pure joy but it also comes with much adjustment and even more worries and fears. When I heard about Owlet Baby Care I was blown away. I contacted Owlet and told them how interested I was in their product and how impressed and grateful I was for the founders for providing such a wonderful product to parents everywhere.I will admit I am a pretty paranoid parent. I mean how can you not be. There is so much to worry about. I checked my babies at least 12 times every … [Read more...]
Personalized Learning for my Toddler
Today's post is brought to you by I See Me!, makers of amazing personalized gifts.My baby (who is really a toddler) has been lucky to have two older siblings who are so smart and share their smarts with him. We didn't make any extraordinary effort with him but by the age of two he knew his alphabet and can count to 22. He also knows most of his colors and his shapes. Thanks to I See Me! I was able to get him a personalized alphabet book that he loves to read! I also got him a "Night Night … [Read more...]
Target Practice with Air Storm Firetek Bow
Thank you to Walmart for sponsoring this discuss. All opinions are my own.Every year as the holidays approach we look forward to going to a local store to sit on Santa's lap and play with the toys they have out. There is always a booth set up with wooden ducks to shoot down with a bow like this one pictured. My kids have always loved playing with that toy. When the Air Storm Firetek Bow that Walmart sent me showed up at my house I knew everyone was going to be so excited. Before I even let … [Read more...]
Ride-On Toys Should be on Your Christmas List
I received product and compensation to help with this review, however, all opinions are completely my own.I know it's December, the weather is bad most places and it's freezing cold!!! Regardless, I think ride-on toys should be on every parents shopping list. Ride-on toys are perfect gifts and here's why:They are fun for the whole family!I love toys that encourage active play. Most ride-on toys are appropriate for a wide range of ages and even work for adults. The Razor A Kick … [Read more...]
Disney’s Palace Pets – A Look at Licensed Toys
I have teamed up with Walmart to discussed their Top 20 Holiday Toy list. Even though product and compensation was received, all opinions are completely my own. When it comes to clothes, backpacks, accessories, school supplies and any other non-toy item, I do not purchase licensed (movie characters) things. When it comes to toys, however, my kids love certain movies and shows and so of course they want the toys and I allow it.Disney Princess Palace Pets are one of these … [Read more...]
Sew Cool Sewing Machine – One of Walmart’s Top 20 Toys
I received a free toy plus compensation for this review, however, all opinions are completely my own.I didn't get my first sewing machine until I was 22 and graduating from college. Even then I didn't know how to use it. Luckily I had some friends that were willing to go slow and help me and plenty of blogs with tutorials got me through my beginning stages. I think my daughter is pretty lucky to be getting Spin Master's Sew Cool Sewing Machine ($29.99) at the age of 9. This threadless … [Read more...]
Getting Chatty with Gabby
I received a free product for review purposes. All opinions are my own.One of my favorite parts of doing a Holiday Gift Guide is that I get introduced to new toys that my kids love! Spinmaster Toys sent me Chatsters Gabby doll. This interactive doll is really cool.First of all the packaging is amazing. Immediately you want to play with her because of the cool packaging. This premium Chatsters kit included a giant cardboard dollhouse with the Gabby doll and accessories - pink hair … [Read more...]
Do you want to build a robot?
I received a free product for review purposes. All opinions are my own.My husband is an Electrical Engineer and loves to build things. Last year when we were first introduced to Hexbug through a fun game and a bug with a track, he was amazed. He spent a lot of time studying the creature to figure out how it worked and what parts were inside. This year he is going to be floored when I show him what Hexbug has in store for him now!Hexbug has a new line of toys out call Vex Robotics. … [Read more...]
Is the VTech Innotab MAX Right for Your Kids? + Giveaway
I received a complimentary product from VTech in exchange for my review. All opinions are my own.The amount of choices for kids electronics is ever-growing and can be quite overwhelming. It seems every year a new children's tablet comes out. How do you choose which one is right for you? Well, let me help by telling you about the features of the VTech Innotab MAX and why I love it!VTech sent me the Innotab MAX to include in my Holiday Gift Guide. I was super excited to try it out and … [Read more...]
CHARM IT! Cute Bracelets + Giveaway
I received a free bracelet for review purposes. All opinions are my own.My daughter is a girly girl meaning she loves to be accessorized. Everyday you will find her wearing pink or purple, with a big tower in her hair, and trying to decide what necklace or bracelet to wear.CHARM IT! sells darling charms and bracelets so your kids can pick and choose charms that they love! Available at GapKids, bracelets range in price from $5-$14 and charms are $5 each. All charms are sold separately … [Read more...]
Splish Splash Have Fun in the Bath
I received a product for review purposes. All opinions are my own.My kids love bath time so I don't really need to bribe them with anything to get in the bath. Of course, new bath toys are always fun and help the situation. I received this Bathtub Ball Track from HABA Toys and my kids are so excited to play with it!Today I was setting it up so it would be ready to go for bath time. I tried to be sneaky and distract my toddler while I was setting it up so he would have a surprise … [Read more...]
Educational Insights – Toys Powered by Kids
I received toy samples for review purposes. All opinions are my own.I am a big fan of Educational Insights and have been for a while. Their amazing toys don't require batteries. They are kid powered! In the past I have received a T-Rex Wrecker which was and is a big hit with my kids. This year for my Holiday Gift Guide I have received the Dino Construction Company Triceratops Bulldozer and a Design & Drill Socket To Me. Triceratops BulldozerCheck out the fun features of this … [Read more...]
Space Scouts Subscription Giveaway
Are you looking for the perfect gift for your kids? Are they interested in space or learning? Space Scouts has a really fun subscription service that I think most kids would enjoy, plus who doesn't love getting mail every month?Space Scouts is an affordable, educational kids subscription club designed to engage your child in the worlds of space exploration, space science, and astronomy. A new space topic each month! Packages arrive filled with fun additions to your collection - magnets, … [Read more...]
How Radio Flyer Saved Family Walks
I received a free product for review. All opinions are my own.My family loves to go for walks. There are a lot of great walking trails and beautiful lakes around here to walk around. Walking as a family is a fun way for us all to get exercise, spend quality time together and bond. It's a fun way to be outdoors enjoying each other's company. However, my toddler is at the age where he doesn't like to ride in his stroller anymore. I do agree that he needs exercise and should get to walk but … [Read more...]
