Holiday Gift Guide: Strawberry Shortcake’s Berry Cafe

September 30, 2009

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From manufacturer:She might be tiny, but Strawberry Shortcake has a huge heart! Her friends love to gather at her Berry Café, where they can always count on her for a helping hand and some berry delicious treats—no wonder she’s everyone’s best friend in Berry Bitty City.

Help your Strawberry Shortcake figure serve up very special treats in her charming strawberry-shaped, berry-sweet smelling café! Send her up and down her pull-out staircase, readying her shop and carrying delicious “croissants”, “waffles”, “muffins” and more from her special oven to her countertop and table. Just in case guests are thirsty, too, help her make “smoothies” in the blender that really whirls! Then, when it’s time to close up shop, let your Strawberry Shortcake figure relax with a ride on her special bird friend—press down on the top and around and around they’ll spin!

Café playset comes with mini scented Strawberry Shortcake figure, dress, hat, bed, bed tray, 2 “fruit smoothies”, 2 “ice cream””muffins”, tray with 3 “croissants”, tray with “pie”, tray with 4 “cupcakes”, plate with “slice of cake”, plate of “sandwiches”, plate with “waffles”, plate with “pancakes”, 2 mugs, counter with smoothie blender, oven basket, bistro table and 2 bistro chairs accessories.

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*** My DD fell in love with this playset the moment she saw it.  She is a big Strawberry shortcake fan. This playset is tons of fun, but it does have a lot of small parts. It’s a lot cheaper than doll houses.  The playset is very cute, i love the swinging bird at the top.

This is recommended for  ages 4 and up

retail value is $34.99 and can be bought at hasbrotoyshopor retail locations.

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This is a prfect gift for the holidays for any little girl!


wordless wednesday 9-30-09

September 29, 2009

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making healthy eating fun for kids

September 29, 2009

I admit, i give in at times and just give my kids something unhealthy. I want them to eat healthy, but at times there is no time to make healthy snacks, or i’m just to tired. I have found some interesting healthy recipes to help ease the pain.

Yogurt and sliced fruit:

4 cups strawberry-banana yogurt                                                             

1 cup of granola

1 banana sliced

4 strawberries sliced

Top yogurt with granola,bananas and strawberries.

Is this my personnal recipe? No, I am not a good cook at all.

thanks to Rachael Rays 30 minute meals for kids!

This post was written for the WB, I have been hired by them and will be compensated.


Holiday Gift Guide: Cherry Blossom Market

September 29, 2009

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Give little imaginations the perfect place to bloom – and set up shop! – with this adorable market playhouse. Standing just over four feet tall, the exterior is adorned with blooming flowers printed on the double-sided fabric walls. Inside depicts a sideboard crawling with pantry staples, jars of yummy “treats” on the windowsill and a real fabric curtain above the window. Little shoppers can order from the walk-up window, while the store clerk works inside, pretending to pack and sell the freshest “fruits” and “vegetables,” or make imaginative “ice cream” creations for friends! Transactions are made on the play cash register that comes with play money, while the “clock” on the wall lets everyone know how long until closing time. Moms and Dads will find the lightweight structure simple to move and nest DREAM TOWN accessories (sold separately – includes list similar to SWEET LILY castle) for fast, easy storage. Who would’ve thought that the best place for your little girl to play store is located in the nicest neighborhood she knows – your very own home!

***Dream town cherry Blossom Market is apart of the Dream Town collection.  Includes the market playhouse, cash register, and play money.  This is such a fun playhouse. and my DD are learning counting money and taking inventory!   This was a little confusing and hard to put together, but it is worth it when it’s ready.

Ages 3 and up

Dream Town Cherry Blossom Market retails at $51.99

the Cherry Blossom Market Produce Stand is retailed at $22.99

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We also received Market produce stand.

Shop to your heart’s content with this adorable produce stand that’s selling nothing but the freshest pretend fruits and veggies! The three-bin fabric stand holds only the “ripest” fabric foods, including a pretend pear, strawberry, broccoli stalk, eggplant and corn! Add it to the CHERRY BLOSSOM Market playhouse (sold separately) for an even bigger shopping experience! Use the reusable shopping bag to make lots of trips and pack your favorite picks inside – fruits and veggies have never been more fun!
Produce stand comes with fabric broccoli, fabric pear, fabric strawberry, fabric corn, fabric eggplant, shopping bag, produce stand (plastic frame, 5 pieces, fabric cover) and instructions. 

**This is a great little stand to keep produce on to help sell in the little market.   We weren’t to excited about the fruit being fabric, but we can always get plastic play fruit.

Visit www.hasbrotoyshop.comto purchase these items or find them a a local retailer.


Holiday gift guide: Chuck My Talking Truck

September 29, 2009

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Chuck my talking Truck is part of the Chuck and friends collection.

from manufacturer:   CHUCK MY TALKING TRUCK toy is a preschool boy’s best buddy who always has something to say!  This friendly truck featuring sound recognition technology is fully interactive and will roll forward when called!  CHUCK is revving to go with over 40 onboard phrases to encourage play such as “We’ve got work to do!”  Toddlers will enjoy rolling the brightly-colored dump truck across the floor, tilting back the dump bed to unload big hauls, and going on adventures with their fun loving pal CHUCK.   Requires three “C” batteries, not included.  Available at most major toy retailers nationwide and on HasbroToyShop.com.

Requires 3 C batteries, which are  included.  Chuck My talking Truck talks when you press his bumper, top lights, and lift the dump bed. The dump bed wiggles, and the bumper moves.  Plus the truck rolls toward you when you call it.

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*** This Tonka truck is such a creative toy. my son got a big kick out of it.   It’s fully motorized, talks, wiggles, everything you could imagine this truck does.  It also includes a story book for your little one, that my son loves so much.  The phrases are fun and my son is even repeating them. “comin through!” “Let’s get to work”, “time to roll”

This toy is sold and distributed by Hasbro

For ages 3+(but website says ages 2 and up)

Retail price is $34.99


Mickey’s Christmas Carol

September 28, 2009

 

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Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and many more of your favorite characters join the cast in this delightfully charming adaptation of a classic holiday tale.  Ebeneezer Scrooge (Scrooge McDuck) is far too greedy to understand that Christmas is the timefor kindness and generosity.  So, with the guidance of some wise ghosts (with Goofy and Jiminy Cricket), and the examples set by his clerk Bob Cratchit (Mickey Mouse) and nephew Fred (Donald Duck), Scrooge learns how to embrace the true spirit of the season.

** This DVD is a classic tale, that I loved as a child, and so great that I can share it with my children, with characters they love. Scrooge being selfish and greedy, then having a great christmas turn around. My kids really enjoyed hearing the tale.

Bonus short films:

Pluto’s Christmas Tree

The Small One

Santa’s workshop

**these episodes were so great and my kids loved seeing Santa’s Workshop, my kids are Xmas fanatics, and talk about it all year long!

More info:

Running time: 64 minutes long

release date: September 29, 2009

retail price: $19.99

rated:G


Winnie The Pooh, Seasons Of Giving 10th Anniversary

September 28, 2009

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Join Pooh, Piglet, Tigger and Rabbit on a brave quest to find a favorite season they somehow seem to have missed — Winter! Next, accompany them on a wild search for the perfect ingredients to create a festive Thanksgiving feast, and share in the warm glow of a Christmas that brings a surprise visit from a very special friend. Featuring beloved characters, five irresistible songs, and two new-to-DVD Pooh adventures, this fun, heartwarming Disney classic will keep the magic of the holiday season alive and sparkling the whole year long!

 *** this movie brings so much holiday cheer. My kids are very anxious to get started on their own Thanksgiving feast now, that Pooh and the gang made theirs.   Finding the meaning of holidays and seasons id great and that what i liked about this DVD. My kids get to understand what it means from a character they love.

Bonus features: Two new episodes

The Magic Earmuffs

The Wishing Bear-

decorate your own christmas tree

coloring fun with piglet

**The new episodes and games were great. I love being able to see new episodes, usually they just play the same episodes over and over.

More Info:

Running time: 63 minutes long

Retails for $29.99

release date: September 29, 2009

rating:


Holiday Gift Guide:Step 2 Kitchen review and giveaway(closed)

September 28, 2009

The Step2 Company, LLC is the nation’s largest toddler toy manufacturer and marketer of high quality plastic products. Thomas G. Murdough, Jr., the founder and former president (1969-1989) of The Little Tikes Company founded Step2. He launched Step2 on a basic philosophy of quality, value and service backed by a commitment to customer satisfaction. Step2 strives to go A Step Beyond in the quest to become the leader in developing innovative products for the family and home.

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I got to review the Gourmet Cafe Kitchen, This is one of the new Kitchens featured for 2009. it’s features are:

  • Kitchen appliances include “stainless steel” oven, stove-top, refrigerator and coffee pot
  • Features open “window” for prep n’ serve play; builds cooperative learning skills
  • Provides plenty of storage space for playtime accessories – utensil hooks, “stainless steel” dish rack and removable fruit and veggie storage baskets
  • Features electronic sounds in both the stove top and phone
  • Special pot and pan activate electronic boiling and frying sounds in the stove’s front burner
  • Extra large & deep sink features a swiveling faucet, push button, and an additional prep sink area
  • Accessory set includes 2 table settings and serving utensils (accessories may vary)
  • Durable poly construction wipes clean easily and lasts for years
  • Requires 2 “AAA” and 2 “AA” batteries (not included)
  • Made in USA of US and imported parts (some accessories and phone made in China)
  • Minimal adult assembly required

When I saw the big box arrive I thought it was going to take forever to put together It was actually very simple, it comes in three large parts, and all you have to do is connect and put the screws in. One downside was there were no holes for the screws i had to make them.

 

We love this kitchen, it has plenty of accessories and tons of space,  I love the fact that it has hooks to hang your utensils on, and even a hook for the phone. 

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Step 2is also holding a contest  to celebrate creativity in the kitchen for both parents and kids, Step2 will award one grand-prize of a new dream kitchen suite from Frigidaire, including a refrigerator, dishwasher, over the counter microwave, and oven, as well as a new Step2 toy kitchen of their choice. The “Step2 Creative Kids in the Kitchen Contest” is asking families to submit an essay of 250 words or less on how they foster creativity when cooking and have fun in the kitchen together. Second place prize is a Step2 kitchen of their choice, while one third place winner will receive a $50 gift certificate good toward any toy on step2.com.

this contest will end December 4, 2009

I am giving away a Gourmet Cafe Kitchen to one lucky reader

Leave me a comment telling me your favorite (fake ) food to make as a child?

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giveaway ends 10/28/09


WordWorld Lots of Letters DVD Review

September 28, 2009

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As the building blocks of words,letters, are everywhere in WordWorld!  See how letters can provide clues to answer mysteries, as they do for sheep in the Mystery of the Disappearing Pie, or how they can help launch Duck on his annual migration in V is for Vacation. And when letters just want to play hard to get, watch Pig and Ant take off in a mad dash across WordWorld as they try to catch that C!

This is a box set DVD, containing two discs with 16 episodes.

Disc: 1 Episodes

The Lost Letter L

Runaway O

SuperHero Sheep

Happy Birthday Dog

Flying Ant

The Dancing Duck Bonanza

The Birds

W Drought

Disc 2 Episodes:

Catch that C

V is for Vacation

The Mystery of the Disappearing Pie

Ride ‘em CowBear

M is for Map

Play Ball!

Duck’s First Sleepover Party

Chef Sheep

This DVD is fun learning for any preschooler and toddler.  We really like it and found it helpful. My daughter is in preschool and is still learning letter sounds and how to spell small words. This is a great teaching tool, and a fun way of learning too!

 

More info:

Running time:  180 minutes

Rated:N/A

Release date: September 29, 2009

for more information visit www.NCircleEntertainment.com

this movie has a retail price $15.99 on Amazon


contests 9-28-09

September 28, 2009

an island life-shabby apple dress/9/29/09

thanks, mail carrier-busy preschoolers guide to learning/9/29/09

mom knows it all-lysol disenfecting spray and wipes/9/30/09

pure natural diva-super why dvd and $15  tree smart g.c.

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here and there-the first alvin show dvd/10/1/09

vals kitchen-sara lee bagels/10/2/09

an island life-$100 to costumes inc./10/2/09

vals kitchen-sara lee’s creations/10/3/09

here and there-alvin and teh chipmunks/10/3/09

mom knows it all-philly disney on ice tickets/10/4/09

here and there-monsters vs aliens dvd doble pack/10/4/09

vals kitchen-pirate bootytreasure chest/10/4/09

katydid and kid-set of 6 napkins/10/5/09

vals kitchen-rudolph snacks/10/5/09

rockin mama-elmers glue prize pack/10/11/09

rockin mama-anytime costume/10/13/09

melinda joy-julie and julia book/10/18/09

momstart-cloudy with a chance of meatballs movie bucket/10/19/09