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Talking Tom Cat is Alive!

By Kristin on December 14, 2012 1 Comment

How many of you have the Talking Tom Cat app on your phone or are familiar with it? It's one of the first apps on my smartphone, that I downloaded to distract and entertain my children. I'm a little embarrassed to admit it, but even as adults, my friends and I have used it and had him repeat some "inappropriate phrases" just for laughs. Of course, with over 600 million downloads of Talking Tom and friends, I'm probably not the only one! Well, guess what, Outfit 7 has launched the … [Read more...]

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Christmas Gift Idea for the Kids: Koosh Galaxy Solar Recon Launcher

By Kristin on November 20, 2012 4 Comments

Prepare to Battle with the Koosh Galaxy Solar Recon Launcher

Who has a little boy on their Christmas shopping list? Actually the toy I'm going to tell you about is perfect for girls too so keep reading to learn more about our experience with the Koosh Galaxy Solar Recon Launcher. From the makers of Nerf toys, comes the Koosh Galaxy Solar Recon, a ball launcher designed for kids ages 4 and up. *Warning* this toy requires assembly, but its so easy a kid could put it together. All you need to do before playing for the first time: insert 3 AA batteries in … [Read more...]

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Secret of The Wings Comes to Life with JAKKS Pacific Toys

By Ashley on October 20, 2012 Leave a Comment

Everyone’s favorite Disney Fairies character is back in Disney Fairies newest movie, Secret of the Wings! In Tinker Bell's latest adventure, her curiosity and wilful spirit lead her to the forbidden and mysterious Winter Woods where her wings begin to magically sparkle. However, it isn't until after she meets Periwinkle, a beautiful Frost Fairy, that she uncovers the truth behind the glow…they are long lost twin sisters! Inspired by the movie, JAKKS Pacific has developed a fairytastic … [Read more...]

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Hearts for Hearts Dolls Mommy Party #HeartsforHeartsGirls

By Jodi on September 3, 2012 Leave a Comment

Recently I had a great opportunity to host a Mommy Party sponsored by Hearts for Hearts Girls dolls from Playmates Toys. This is a doll line which has eight dolls, each one of them represent a real girl from places all around the world. Each doll comes with a friendship bracelet as well as a story book which tells the inspiring story of how that girl is working to change her community in her home country. Each doll is authentically dressed from her country and is lifelike of the girl she … [Read more...]

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Vtech Switch & Go Dinos Morph From Cars to Dinosaurs – ROAR!

By Jeana on June 9, 2012 1 Comment

This post brought to you by VTechKids. All opinions are 100% mine. When I think of boy toys, the top two that come to mind are - dinosaurs and vehicles. Despite how many times I've seen a dinosaur in the back of a truck or crammed into a toy trailer, the toys have never really went hand in hand until now. VTech brought together two of the most popular boy toys into a unique 2-in-1 experience - VTech® Switch & Go Dinos™. Switch & Go Dinos easily transform from a dino to … [Read more...]

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{Giveaway} Spring into Gear: Little Tikes Pillow Racers – 2 winners! (ends 3/19)

By Jeana on March 6, 2012 151 Comments

Did you guy see the new Little Tikes Pillow Racers I posted about this weekend? If you missed it, you might want to take a looksey and add it to your Christmas Shopping list! This toy is still going strong here in my house and is being played with daily. Be sure to check out what Midget Momma's kids think of the Turtle and if we have you convinced that you need one of these too - then you're in luck! One lucky reader will win a Little Tikes Pillow Racers Turtle and one other reader will win a … [Read more...]

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{Review} Little Tikes Pillow Racers Finish First!

By Jeana on March 4, 2012 4 Comments

Have you guys seen the latest super hot toy from Little Tikes yet? If you haven't (I mean if your KIDS haven't), you're in luck - I've got the TV commercial for you to watch right here:) These super fun, ingenious toys are called Pillow Racers - and the beauty lies in the simplicity. Yeah - who would have thought that throwing a handle and wheels on some cute stuffed animals would be such a hit? I know I sure wish I would have! Whistler was lucky enough to be sent the Dino Racer about … [Read more...]

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Build-a-Bear is Turning 15 #FriendsCount

By Kristin on February 7, 2012 Leave a Comment

Build-A-Bear is celebrating their 15th birthday! They've been pretty busy the last 15 years helping you make new furry friends, over 100 million friends in fact! Did you know Build-A-Bear was founded when the creator was shopping with a friend and couldn't find the right stuffed animal? Friends are so important, whether they're furry or real! Happy 15th Birthday Build-A-Bear ! Today a good friend called and invited me to lunch and I said sure, but after getting both the kids changed … [Read more...]

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{Review} Colorforms Magic Fashion Show

By Kristi on January 19, 2012 Leave a Comment

Colorforms has been creating basic, imagination engaging toys for sixty years now. We have a couple different Colorforms toy sets at our house and we love them all. In our house it is a constant struggle to pull my kids away from all of the electronics. I feel so strongly that they need to be using their imaginations, fine motor skills, and social skills to be playing creatively with toys and actual other human beings, but all they really want is to be playing with iphones, ipads, and computers. … [Read more...]

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{FLASH G!VEAWAY} Little Tikes Grillin’ Grand Kitchen ($159.99 value) – ends in just 2 hours!

By Jeana on January 5, 2012 95 Comments

Tonight's awesome flash giveaway is the super fun Little Tikes Grillin' Grand Kitchen (see our review of this product here). Also, if you missed my post about the amazing charitable nature of Little Tikes, be sure to check that out too! It's super easy to enter - just use the fast Rafflecopter form below (it'll take you less than 60 seconds - promise!). Good luck - giveaway ends at midnight tonight EST (1/6 12:01am). … [Read more...]

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{Review} Little Tikes Grillin’ Grand Kitchen

By Kristin on January 5, 2012 4 Comments

Pretend play is so important for children's social and emotional development. And in my opinion Little Tikes really understands and encourages pretend play with their durable, realistic line of toys - So I was really excited when they sent us their Grillin' Grand Kitchen to test drive and review! Both of my children, daughter 3 and son 1, love to play in the kitchen. Last Christmas, my daughter received a another brand's play kitchen from Santa. Both kids play with the kitchen at least once … [Read more...]

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{Review} Apples to Apples on Xbox Arcade Takes Family Game Night Digital

By Kristin on December 16, 2011 Leave a Comment

{Review} Apples to Apples on Xbox Arcade Takes Game Night Digital

Do you ever want to have a game night but don't have enough people to play? Or would you like to play a game with family and friends but they live a thousand miles away? THQ Inc. and Mattel are helping bring families everywhere together for digital game night with Apples to Apples™, the game of hilarious comparisons, on their favorite game consoles. Additional social and mobile applications are set to launch later this winter. My family won't be together this Christmas but we can … [Read more...]

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