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Pinypon Snow Ski Lodge and Car

November 25, 2013 by Danielle 1 Comment

Disclosure: The Snow Ski Lodge and the Snow Adventure Car & Tow were provided to me to help 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.

With Christmas just around the corner, I am always on the lookout for new great products for my kids. Pinypon definitely did not disappoint this year.

About Pinypon Products:

Pinypon products stand out for all the other products out there like them because they have many mix and match possibilites. With these toys, you can swap their heads, mid-sections, or feet. You can go from a mermaid to an ice skater and even more.

Pinypon Snow Ski Lodge:We all know that this time of year is all about the snow. You can ice skate, ski, ride a snow mobile, and build a snowman and get warm in the Lodge. There are many accessories available with this product, as well as the other Pinypon products. Just inside the Ski Lodge alone are 50 accessories for great imaginative play. You get to decorate the snowman, dress your kids. This imaginative playset includes 3 Pinypon friends that are dressed up in their winter gear, 1 pet, and winter sporting equipement from skis, skates, and snow mobile to sled and snowboard. There is even a real skating rink included.

Eddie Bauer Boys Winter Coat

November 25, 2013 by Samantha 6 Comments

Disclosure: The below was provided to me to help 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.

Cold weather is officially upon us and it is time to break out the winter gear such as boots, heavy socks, gloves and warm coats. This year I will have one less worry about keeping my son bundled up and toasty as he has a fantastic parka that is wind and waterproof and is fully seam sealed for exceptional winter weather protection. The Eddie Bauer Boys’ WeatherEdge® Superior Down Parka is made with 550 fill Premium European Goose Down, it features a detachable hood and faux fur ruff and WeatherEdge ® technology to keep him as snug and warm as possible, no matter what the weather is like.

The Boys’ WeatherEdge® Superior Down Parka has 5 exterior pockets and 4 internal pockets to offer my son plenty of room to transport all of his gear like gloves, a hat, a scarf, small toys and even an MP3 player. The parka is well made and durable It is an ideal length, reaching the thigh area for optimal warmth without being bulky.

Zazoo Kids-The Ultimate Kids’Clock

November 24, 2013 by Danielle Leave a Comment

Disclosure: The below mentioned Zazzo Kids Clock was provided to me to help 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.

Anyone that has a child knows that bedtime can easily be the most dreaded part of the day. It takes a lot of skill, tricks, and even more to be able to find the magic touch to get your child to sleep in their bed, and to stay in there until you want them to get up. With Zazoo Kids Photo Clock you can be assured that the ‘Magic Touch’ is just around the corner.

About Zazoo Kids:

Zazoo Kids is located in Chicago, Illinois. The founder of the company is a mother of three young children. She developed this concept several years ago when searching to purchase a product like the Zazoo photo clock. She personally had three “bad” sleepers, and decided to move forward with the concept of showing the kids the time before the kids an actually read a clock.

Zazoo Kids is very welcome to input from parents, children, customers, buyers and potential affiliates.

Currently Zazoo Kids has a patent pending.

Zazoo Kids Photo Clock Features:

The Zazoo Photo Clock is the answer for the early riser. This is great for young children that wake up too early or try to not stay in their bed all night long. This clock has many multimedia features that will help it to grow with your child.

Glow Pets- Perfect for Gifting

November 23, 2013 by Samantha 1 Comment

Having a child that is afraid of the dark can make bedtime an ordeal. Wouldn’t it be great if there was an alternative to a traditional night light that would help your child by giving them confidence and companionship while helping them fall asleep safely? Let me tell you about Glow Pets. With a simple push of a button, your child can illuminate their room with safe LED lights that never get hot and drift of to dreamland peacefully.

Glow Pets are adorable, they are furry and fun companions in the daytime and they make night time activities extra special. Camping, watching movies, going to sleepovers, and even bedtime is enhanced with the soft glow that is emitted when the button on a glow pet is pushed. Children will enjoy soft glowing light while parents enjoy the 20 minute auto shut off feature. I thought that was the perfect amount of time for comfort and battery preservation.
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VTech Kid Connect App- WIN AN INNOTAB3S TABLET

November 21, 2013 by Samantha 28 Comments

Disclosure- I was able to try this app free of charge to facilitate this review.

There are some things in life that parents miss at work that stink the most. Most of them involve their families. How great would it be to be able to send your son or daughter an “I love you” message as easily as a text message without giving your little one a phone? Innotab has just this in mind with their new Kid Connect app for the Innotab 3S. The way the app works is pretty easy- first downloads for everyone. Download the app to your iPhone/ Android and Innotab 3S. Then get to the fun parts. Parents can easily send texts, stickers, voice messages, drawings and photos to their kids and the kids can also send to their parents.
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My New Favorite Sweater

November 19, 2013 by Samantha 5 Comments

As the weather turns cold, my thoughts drift to toasty things like soups and stews, warm baths, and fabulous sweaters. While I want to be warm, I do not want to be restricted by a big coat. This would be a problem if I didn’t have an alternative to a jacket that is comfortable, stylish and warm. The prAna Rhonda Duster Sweater is the ideal option for a woman that wants to stay warm, indoors or outdoors without adding the bulk of a jacket.

The Sweater is made with multi color yarn that creates visual appeal via soft horizontal stripes. Blended with wool, this sweater provides the ideal amount of insulation to keep a body warm. As you know, wool is a highly sustainable source of fabric, offering the prAna Rhonda Duster Sweater the distinction of being an environmentally friendly option that will turn heads with envy, no matter where you go.

Great Kids Games from WonderForge

November 17, 2013 by Danielle Leave a Comment

Disclosure: The below mentioned games from Wonder Forge were provided to me to help 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.

What child doesn’t love playing games, especially games that include their favorite T.V. characters? Wonder Forge has a great variety of children’s games for this Holiday Season. I am so excited to share with you some of their awesome games.

About Wonder Forge:

In 2007, a small group of people with a passion for children’s entertainment came together to develop extraordinarily fun, original play experiences for kids and families. Wonder Forge was then born.

Wonder Forge has a preschool I Can Do That! Games that offers children brain challenging fun for the whole family . They also offer family games that help close the generation gaps and build bonds together with others.

Wonder Forge now offers 50 games for all ages. The games are each sold nationwide and in four different countries. Their games have received more than 100 of the industry’s top awards for product excellence.

The Games I Reviewed:

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Madness:

You can now send the turtles flying to knock off Shredder’s Foot Clan as they climb the big, teetering tower, or play as Shredder racing to get your ninjas to the top win! This game is available at Amazon for only $19.99.

Jake and the Never Land Pirates Shipwreck Beach Treasure Hunt Game:

This is a great game for active indoor fun for preschool pirates. Captain Hook has buried pirate booty all over Shipwreck Beach. You have to flip over the gold doubloons and use Jake’s spyglass to decode the secret clues. When you finally get a match, you can get up and go. If you get the right treasure with the foam sword and hurry back to score. This is a great game for your child to play throughout the winter months. This game is available at Wal-Mart for only $24.99.

Lego Ninja Turtles and Spongebob by Imaginext

November 13, 2013 by Samantha 4 Comments

When are sea creatures more then sea creatures? Why when they are Sponge bob and Fish face from Ninja Turtles of course. Today we are taking a look at some aquatic creature toys that aren’t so aquatic and much more fun then their real life inspiration.

First the new LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Stealth Shell in Pursuit. This nifty play-set includes 3 mini-figs and two vehicle. Well the pieces to make at least those 5 toys, but your imagination can make countless more. The mini-figs included are quite unique for the most part. First we have Raphael, who is not merely a painted mini-fig to look like a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle but also has the shell, and the head of a Ninja Turtle. With details right down to the red face mask. Next up is a foot clan soldier, he is a regular mini-fig design who is functional as the filler when Raphael has to mop up the foot clan while chasing after our final mini-fig, Fish face.

Fish face is less a mini-fig and more a sculpture. He is LEGO sized and has LEGO hands and size but his body is that of a fish, and his legs are robotic, making him just about the most unique mini-fig we own. Little Man is usually pro hero/anti-villain but Fish face is his current favorite mini-fig. The vehicle which you can make are a sewer skimmer and a stealth shell. One a motor cycle and one a boat/jet-ski. Both fit one figure each and bring the set together nicely. This set is quite fun for LEGO enthusiasts or Ninja Turtle fans as well, both will get a bit kick out of Raphael and Fish-face.
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