Build A Bear Birthday Party

May 15, 2012

Both of my daughters have their birthdays a month apart, so we usually do a double birthday party, in between their birthdays.

This year we settled on Build A Bear Workshop, my kids absolutely love it there.

A Build A Bear party is easy to schedule online, by phone or in store.   You just add how many kids you would like and set a budget. You can have a party for $10 a child.

We wanted to have 10 kids total, unfortunately we had a lot of cancellations, so we ended up with 7 people. Which was still good, you need at least 6 people for a party.

Our host (Cathy) met with us, and began by introducing herself and making name tags for everyone in the party.

 Next was the parade around the store to the animals to pick one out.

Everyone was able to pick out the animal they wanted.

Everyone sat back in a circle and had to name their bears, our host put the names on tags. It’s easier to make the birth certificates that way, then having a full party take turns on the computers. At this time they also have the guests put their names on a special gift for the birthday child.

Then it was time to pick out your hearts for your animals, and of course do a little exercise with the hearts.

I really have to give our hostess Cathy a big Thank you, our party was a little crazy with the hearts, and she was very nice about cleaning it up.

Next, was a game of hot potato with a mini animal, to see who was going to get to stuff their animal.

then of course the stuffing animals, then you get to wash and pamper your animal.

Then you get to choose outfits, that was the most hard part for the kids I think. They would choose an outfit and then change their mind. The good thing was that they were allowed to change them if they wanted.

Can you tell how excited he is? Cars clothes! LOL

Don’t forget that you can also add sound, shoes and accessories to any bear or party package if you would like.

To round out the end of the party, our host took a picture of everyone and their furry friend, sand happy Birthday and presented the Birthday girls with their special gifts.

With every Build A Bear Workshop party you get

These cute little bears that come with a marker, that all your guests can sign.

A picture

And you also get a code for a free virtual party balloon to play with at BuildABearville.com

Over all the party went really great, and our host was awesome even through a few melt downs.  I have no complaints about the party it was great, my only complaint would be that the store we had the party had a lot of animals and clothes that were out of stock. My daughter really wanted Miss Piggy but it was not available.  My daughter even wants to have her next birthday t Build A Bear Workshop again.

Build A Bear work shop only has a few locations with actual party rooms so there is no eating enjoying cupcakes in the store, and your party host will bundle your gifts in a bag and put them aside for you to open at home.

To reserve your Build A Bear Workshop Party or find out more information visit here. Everything you need to make your party special is on the site, including customizable invitations and Thank you cards.

Disclosure: I am a Build a bear Workshop 15 Friend and was provided with a gift card to host a party. All my opinions are my own.


Cheerios now comes in a double box Giveaway6/9

May 14, 2012

Cheerios, the cereal that helps reduce your cholesterol is now available in a 2 box pack.

This is a great deal you get more for less of the price only at Sam’s club, Costco or BJ’s. Cheerios are taste plain but we love them because they are good for you.

I am giving away to 2 box of Cheerios to one lucky reader.

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Fijit Newbies Blog Tour

April 28, 2012

Mattel came out with Fijit Friends a few years ago, and they looked like so much fun. My kids have always wanted them, but we wanted to wait until the price came down.

Mattel newly introduced the Fijit Newbies, which are like fijit babies. While they don’t do as much as a Fijit Friend, they are sell fun.

We received Fijit Friend Sage, and Fijit Newbies Melodee, and Mila

The newbies mainly just play a song and when you put 2 together they can do a duet. which my kids loved the most because they could play and sing with them. Each Fijit has a chirp feature program. When you get your newbie to chirp, your Fijit Friend will respond and say what’s up, then dance to your newbies song.

The Fijit newbies only have a few features but they are fun to play with and have a low price, compared to the Fijit Friend.

Retail: Fijit Newbie retails for $14.99

Rating:9

Disclosure: “I wrote this review while participating in a blog tour campaign by Mom Central Consulting on behalf of Mattel and received two Fijit Friends Newbies and one Fijit Friends to facilitate my review.”


Kidz Bop Ultimate Hits CD

April 23, 2012

Kidz Bop is the #1 music brand for kids ages 5-12 in the US.

Ultimate Hits track list includes:

  1. Tik Tok
  2. Dynamite
  3. California Gurls
  4. I Gotta Feeling
  5. Billionaire
  6. Party In the USA
  7. Break Your Heart
  8. Hey Soul Sister
  9. DJ Got Us Falling In Love
  10. Fire Burning
  11. You Belong With Me
  12. Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)
  13. FireFlies

***I think Kidz Bop is a great idea for kids to enjoy todays songs without having to endure the language. I do love the original songs a bit more, but this is perfect for my kids.   Majority of the songs on Ultimate Hits are not changed at all, the songs weren’t bad in the first place. They are still good songs though, my kids love listening to the Kidz Bop cd. They have been playing, Tik Tok, Fireflies, and Party In The USA over and over again.

Retail:$15.20

Release date: May 8, 2012

Disclosure: No compensation was received for this post. A product was received for my review. All opinions are 100% my own.


Tropicana Trop50 Red Orange

April 18, 2012

delivering the goodness of orange juice with 50 percent less sugar and calories, and no artificial sweeteners.  Found in the chilled aisle, new Trop50 Red Orange juice beverage blends nutritious orange juice with lush red oranges for a refreshingly smooth, delicious taste. 

**** This taste very similar to regular Tropicana orange juice, it just seems to have a more tart taste. We all loved it, my kids loved the color most of all, they called it blood orange juice.

Elizabeth Sommer wrote the book “Eat Your Way To Sexy” in the book she notes how important having OJ with your breakfast is. One of the most important meals of the day and the key to weight loss and feeling sexy is a good breakfast every morning.

To find a retailer near you that sells Tropicana Red Orange visit this link.

rating:7

Retail:59oz bottle $4.99

Disclosure: No formal compensation was received for this post, a coupon for product was provided by the company.


Rascal flatts Changed CD Review

April 18, 2012


 

 

Songs on the album:

  1. Changed
  2. Banjo
  3. Hot In Here
  4. Come Wake Me Up
  5. She’s Leaving
  6. Let It Hurt
  7. Lovin Me
  8. Hurry Baby
  9. Sunrise
  10. Great Big Love
  11. A Little Home

I love Rascal Flatts, they have been one of my favorite bands for years. So when this album came out I was so excited to receive it.  A few songs that I have been listening to over and over are Banjo, Hot In Here, and Great Big love.  Great Big Love is actually the perfect song to listen to while you are driving, it talks about life i general, being stuck at a red light when your late and the guy honking at you from behind.

Retail:$11.88 on Amazon

Disclosure: No formal compensation was received for this post. A product was received from One 2 One.


Suck Your Milk Out Of The Bowl With A Straw GiveawayClosed

April 16, 2012

My kids love to drink their milk out of the bowl, they even do it before they have eaten all their cereal. Then ask for more milk.

Now General Mills is introducing Big G Straws in certain cereals to help kids who love drinking their milk.

My kids just loved the straws, they have been using them daily now. We have almost collected all six. They are so much fun.

You can get a coupon for $1.25 off 2 General Mills Cereals by clicking this link.

I have one Curvy Straws prize pack to giveaway

One winner will receive

  • Big G cereal (varies)
  • 2 glow cups
  • Curvy Straw
  • Spilt Milk bowl
  • tangled toys

To enter:  Tell me if you drink the milk out of your bowl?

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Easter: Hop Movie Night

April 10, 2012

We were able to have a Hop movie screening night. We decided Easter would be the perfect night to sit down as a family and watch the movie, since all of our schedules are clear.

My kids and I were able to see Hop in theaters during a birthday party, but my husband has never seen it. They have been anxiously awaiting today to share the movie with their dad.

The movie was so hilarious. E.B Bunny doesn’t want to take over as the Easter Bunny, but wants to become a famous drummer. He sets off to Hollywood, where he meets Fred. They end up being best friends and through all the obstacles become co-Easter Bunnies!  One of my favorite parts in the movie was when E.B pretended to be a stuffed animal, and was making faces whenever Fred’s sister Sam would hold E.B. Then he pretended to be a walking toy that claps his hands, It is so funny and cute.

Release date: March 23, 2012

Retail:$39.98 but you can find on Amazon $22.99

Rating:10

Disclosure: No formal compensation was received for this post. Products were provided for my review.

 

 


Purple Hello Kitty From Build a Bear

March 31, 2012

Build a Bear has just introduced Purple Hello Kitty!

We absolutely love Hello Kitty and have a white Hello Kitty already, but when my daughter saw the Purple, she really wanted it.  After we received it, I fell in love with it.

Purple Hello kitty retails: $23 Clothing is additional

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Celebrate Easter With Build A Bear and Hop

March 27, 2012

Easter is just right  around the corner and everyone will be cuddling with bunnies and chicks. It’s what Easter is all about, oh and finding eggs too.

The movie Hop came out in theaters last year and is coming to dvd March 23, 2012. Hop is about E.B Bunny who is destined to take over as the Easter bunny, but all he wants to do is rock out on the drums. He goes to Hollywood to peruse his dream.

So when you pick up your copy of Hop for a Easter basket, pick up E.B Bunny from Build A Bear Workshop for your child to cuddle up with while watching the movie.

E.B Bunny is so cute and soft, he is a great addition to any easter basket. His clothes are what really makes him look like the character from the movie without them he just doesn’t seem the same. I received E.B Bunny from Build A Bear Workshop for review and my kids just love him.

My kids have been watching the movie while cuddling with this little guy and they can’t get enough of him.

You can buy Eb Bunny from Build a Bear Workshop for $23.00 and his clothes are available for $10.50

Rating: 9

Disclosure: I am a Build a Bear Friend and received product for review. No other compensation was received. All opinions are 100% my own.