Thanks to Toy State for sending this toy for my boys to review. All opinions are our own.With the big age difference between my boys it's hard to find a toy that interests both of them and that is appropriate for both. This Hot Wheels Hyper Racer is awesome because both my boys LOVE cars, especially fast cars. Working it is as easy as pushing a button. The buttons will either play some sound effects, music, make the car change color or have it take off. This Hot Wheel Hyper Racer is the … [Read more...]
5 Reason I Love the VTech Go! Go! Smart Friends Busy Sounds Discovery Home
I received the product free for review purposes. All experiences and opinions are my own. Yours may differ.Growing up I had a few friends whose birthdays fell right around Christmas. I always felt bad for them getting all their presents for the year in one shot! Then my youngest decided to be born a few days after Christmas and it became my dilemma to make Birthday separate from Christmas but still awesome! This year when Toys R Us sent the VTech Go! Go! Smart Friends Busy Sounds … [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...]
Dinosaurs Aren’t Extinct – Meet Boomer
I received a complimentary product and compensation for sharing this post. All opinions are my own.Meet Boomer! He is an interactive dinosaur from Zoomer. Think dinosaurs are extinct? Think again. Boomer is a very real dinosaur that will interact with you and has a mind of his own! Although he has a remote control, you can control Boomer with hand gestures and at times he can't be controlled. Watch out because Boomer does get angry and will chomp his teeth, roar and spin!Boomer is … [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...]
LeapTV Gets Kids Active
I'm participating in a "Leap into Gaming" party from Mom Select. I received a free Leap TV for the party and to review. All opinions are my own.What if I told you your kids could play video games, learn and be active all at the same time? Would you believe me? Well, guess what? They can! With LeapFrog's LeapTV video gaming system your kids can learn, reinforce things they already know and be active.I was chosen to participate in a "Leap Into Gaming" party from Mom Select in which they … [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...]
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...]
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...]
Stocking Stuffer Idea- Fash’ems & Mash’ems
I received free product samples for review purposes. All opinions are my own.I have really enjoyed finding some fun stocking stuffers to share with you. Today I have Mash'ems and Fash'ems for you. These cute toys are perfect for your little girls and boys stockings.Fash'ems Fash'ems are little squishy My Little Pony toys that have squishy accessories that go with them. They are available in tons of different My Little Pony characters. Mash'ems Mash'ems are superhero squishy toys … [Read more...]
