I participated in an Influencer Activation Program on behalf of Influence-Central for Littlest Pet Shop. I received a sample to facilitate my review and a thank you item for participating. All opinions are my own.My daughter loves Littlest Pet Shop. She watches the show and loves the toys. We had a ton of the "old" style Littlest Pet Shop toys but cleared things out when I found out about a Littlest Pet Shop party I would get to host thanks to Influence-Central. I was sent an awesome … [Read more...]
New Features of Skylanders Trap Team
I received a product to review in my Holiday Gift Guide. All opinions are my own.Last year my family was introduced to Skylanders Swap Force during my Holiday Gift Guide. I was so excited for my family to play a new game and get to know new characters. Of course, everyone loved the game so much and we collected a few more characters throughout the year.This year I'm so excited about Skylanders Trap Team and the new game play this game offers! Activision sent me the Skylanders Trap Team … [Read more...]
Super Heroes at Build A Bear
I received a gift card to have a Super Hero experience at Build a Bear. All opinions are my own.My 5-year-old is obsessed with super heroes. Especially Captain America! So I decided to surprise him with a trip to Build a Bear because they have some new Super Hero options. Now available is: Batman, Captain America, Spiderman, Superman and we as the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! When we approached the store he started getting excited and asked if we could go inside. We did. When he saw the … [Read more...]
Stuffed Animals That Do Tricks
I received free product samples for review purposes. All opinions are my own. As a Mom I hate stuffed animals. Most of the time they don't do anything. They are just a boring toy that sits around and gathers dust. Let me tell you that HideAway Pets and Tummy Stuffers are not your typical stuffed animal. These stuff animals actually do something.HideAway Pets kind of remind me of Popples - do you remember those? Anyway, HideAway Pets curl up into a ball or open up to become the … [Read more...]
Finding Nemo: Shark Alarm Puzzle with Flaps
I received free product for review purposes. All experiences and opinions are my own.My family is new to loving puzzles. We have had a couple kid ones that weren't more than 20 pieces so I'm very excited toeing this next family project.This is a Finding Nemo: Shark Alarm puzzle with flaps to lift! How cool is that? This unique puzzle is from Ravensburger, which is a company that I have loved and reviewed many times now. Take a swim on the wild side with this 73-piece Finding Nemo puzzle … [Read more...]
Toy State – Amazing Toys
I received free product sample for review purposes. All experiences and opinions are my own.Toy State is an amazing company that sells high quality, awesome toys. I have been fortunate to work with them on several occasions and each time I have been impressed with the quality of toys they have sent me and my kids have loved their toys so much. Check out how much we loved their Road Rippers the amazing Dub Garage cars and the really cool Aston Martin. Toy State vehicles all have unique … [Read more...]
Kmart’s Fab 15 Holiday Toy List
I received free product samples for include in my Holiday Gift Guide. All experiences and opinions are my own.Kmart has announced their hot holiday toy list in the form of the Fab 15 toy list! A lot of the hot toys on this list are exclusive to Kmart so definitely head there to get your holiday shopping done!I was lucky enough to work with Kmart on their Fab 15 list promotion this year. Here are the hot toys they sent me and then I'll tell you about some of the other toys on the … [Read more...]
Stocking Stuffer – My Magical Mermaid
I know different people have different stocking traditions. Our traditions involve an orange in the toe of the stocking, lots of candy and some fun gifts. The presents in our stockings are usually things my kids will need with other gifts like batteries or toy accessories. I also like to wrap little toys as well.The My Magical Mermaid doll is the perfect stocking stuffer. This cute doll is about 6 inches tall and does some really fun things.With the latest aquatic and … [Read more...]
Flutterbye Fairy – A Hot Holiday Toy
I received a product for review and compensation for this post. All opinions are mine own.Remember when I told you about the #ChosenByKids toy tester events at Walmart? We went to that event and it was a lot of fun, mostly because it seemed like no one else in the store cared it was happening so we had the toys to ourselves.Demonstrated at the event were Doh Vinci, Flutterbye Fairies, Kinetic Sand and Little Live Pets. The lady running the event was most interested in the Doh Vinci … [Read more...]
Kiwi Crate – A Creatively Fun Gift
I am excited to be working with Kiwi Crate on my Holiday Gift Guide. All opinions are 100% my own.When it comes to gift giving I prefer to give my kids things that offer an experience. Toys are fun but it seems the enjoyment is short-lived. If I give my kids an experience then there are memories built, often times fun for the whole family and a better value all around.Kiwi Crate is a fabulous subscription service that offers "crates" of crafts and fun for kids of various ages. My … [Read more...]
Hot Holiday Toys #ChosenByKids – Be a Toy Tester
If you have been to any number of retail stores you know that Christmas is coming. Never mind that we still need to get through Halloween and Thanksgiving! While I haven't pulled out the Christmas decorations or turned on the Christmas music, I have begun to think about gifts I want to give and scope the hot holiday toys!Walmart is helping all of us parents out by offering the Holiday Toyland in store events where we will get to see the hottest toys of the season #ChosenByKids! When you … [Read more...]
Mother Daughter Date Ideas
Disclosure: I received free products for review purposes. All experiences and opinions are my own. Yours may differ.Before school starts and life gets crazy I like to take my kids out on individual dates. We have a lot of fun as a family, but I think this individual time is a great way to let them know they are loved individually! It's a great time to create memories and bond.Here are some of my top Mother/Daughter date ideas:Go out for ice cream. My daughter loves our local … [Read more...]
Making Play Time Way More Happy
Disclosure: I received a free product sample for review purposes. All experiences and opinions are my own. Yours may differ. With three kids at different ages we have a lot of toys in our house but rarely does one toy entertain all three kids. Well, meet The Happy's from Cephia, the makers of Zhu Zhu Pets. These cuddly pets are toys that your kids will love! We received Sport, a very cute puppy and a ball for him to enjoy. A simple inserting of batteries in the … [Read more...]
Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with Build A Bear
Disclosure: I received free product samples for review purposes. All experiences and opinions are my own. Yours may differ. My kids love holidays. I really try to make every holiday fun with special treats and crafts. St. Patrick's Day is pretty easy to make fun. Build A Bear is also making St. Patrick's Day really fun with their new Shimmering Shamrock Bear. I chose to receive the bear with the boy clothes (minus the girl scout underwear - LOL). I received a pair of … [Read more...]
Little Athletes and Pampers + Giveaway #Sponsored
This review was made possible by Double Duty Divas and Pampers. I was provided the featured product free of charge to facilitate my review, but all opinions are 100% mine. Pampers has teamed up with the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics Games and Team USA members, Noelle Pikus Pace (skeleton) and David Wise (feestyle skiing) both of whom are parents, to celebrate little athletes. baby dry diapers give your little athlete up to 12 hours of protection. No more midnight leaks with Pampers … [Read more...]
