Moon Dough Your Way To Building

August 21, 2010

Moon Dough never dries out so you can use it again and again! Makes amazing & detailed 3D creations that kids will love to create and play with! Magic Molding. Unlike traditional dough, it does not stick or stain to material. Comes in 8 colors.

*****  This is nothing like play doh, the dough actually feels like powdered sugar. It stays for about 5 seconds and then falls apart, and it is extremely messy. I wasn’t to happy about the big mess afterwards. Its hard to use it again, because it breaks up into little pieces.  When the dough is put into the little barn it does make chickens and goats, which was fun for the kids. They never really turned out right though. My kids liked this product, but I am not to fond of it.

Retail:$19.99

My Rating: 4

Disclosure: I did not receive any compensation for this post, a product was received through Team Mom.


Amusement Fun with Pop On Pals

August 7, 2010

Pop On Pals is a whole new world of popabilities from Spin Master. With endless mix and match fun, your little ones can be anything they want to be. Pop On Pals encourage imaginative play and help develop fine motor skills.

features:

  • ages 2-4
  • playsets include vehicles, pets,  and more.
  • available at Toys R Us, Target, Kmart, Sears and more

****The minute I received this all 3 of my children fought over this. Finally they agreed to place nicely together, but they had a lot of fun playing with this. My only complaint is that the playset only comes with one pal, which isn’t enough for three kids.   My kids are really excited about roller coasters now though and can’t wait until they are old enough to go to the Amusement park.   This is a great toy for little ones.

Retail:$34.99

  • Disclosure: I did not receive compensation for this post, a product was received through Team Mom.

Momma Mealtime Products make eating More Fun

July 27, 2010

Mealtime will be so much fun with the new stylish mOmma line of feeding products for infanta and toddlers. mOmma’s ergonomic design features a distinctive roly-poly shape that allows the products to rock back and forth when uncovered, keeping kids entertained and eliminating spills at the same time.

mOmma products are:

  • are designed for infants and toddlers, and their little hands
  • non spill
  • utensils come with a protective case for travel
  • cups stay upright to prevent spilling and keeping the area that touches your childs mouth away from germs.
  • BPA and phthalate free
  • Dishwasher safe

****These are so cute and fun. My son is a little old for the sippy cups but he still enjoyed them, and I didn’t have to worry about any mess. the plate really keeps the food warm and is surprising big, most toddler plates are tiny.  These are really great products, but I would say that they are more for infants then tots.

Retail:$8.25-22.00

My rating: 5

  • Disclosure: I did not receive any compensation for this post, products were provided through Team Mom

Backyard Safari Outfitters Line Review

June 20, 2010

Just in time for summer we received some fun outdoor gear from Team Mom. We received a Safari Field Cargo Vest, Bug Vaccuum, and periscope.

It’s rugged, and tough enough for all your outdoor adventures. Plenty of cargo pockets means lots of space to load up. Six D-Rings and two shoulder epaulets let you clip and hang more essential gear. A large zipper pocket stores your trusty binocs and a clear-view chest pocket stores your Pop-Up Field Guides. The back of the vest features a one-size-fits-all adjustable strap and two extra mesh pockets for storing extra gear.

*** This vest is so cute and fun. It has a lot of little pockets for your little explorer to go bug hunting. My daughter loves this vest and wants to be just life Dora and Diego with her vest.

There are THOUSANDS of crawling, flying, buzzing bugs in your backyard – catch them LIVE with your Bug Vac! Look at bugs UP-CLOSE with built-in magnifying Glass! CAPTURE CORE attaches to the Bug Habitat  for easy transfer of your insects.

****I really liked this myself, easier for me to suck up the spiders that sneak in my house rather than have to kill them with a napkin. I actually caught a Praying Mantis in the bug vaccuum, that was exciting for my kids as they have never seen one.

Land and water mega view periscope

This full-view periscope allows stealth viewing over boulders, high bushes, backyard fences, and around corners. Three rugged, light-weight sections telescope for a reach over 4 feet high to let you see all those out-of-reach views.

*** my kids really enjoyed these toys. The periscope is so much fun for scoping out bugs, you can even flip it over and put it in water to look for sea creatures.

Retail:$64.97 for all three toys at http://www.summittoysshop.com/

Disclosure: I did not receive any compensation for this review. Products were provided through Team Mom.


April Showers Bring Batman Powers Rain Gear

March 27, 2010

Product description:Warner Bros. Consumer Products and Washington Shoe Company are unleashing the ultimate Bat-gadget this rainy season with a rain collection inspired by Batman. Boys can bring their Batman powers to the streets with a hooded rain slicker with removable cape, Batman boots, and a matching Batman Umbrella.

**** This outfit is so darn cute and it couldn’t have come at a better time, it’s pouring rain and will for the next week.  The rain jacket has attached cape, and the boots both feature Batman characters. The umbrella is very easy to open and there is no middle lock for fingers to get pinched. All my kids were excited to see this outfit. They all tried it on and loved it.  My son immediately wanted to go play in the rain.

 

Retail:$102.95 for the whole collection, available at Nordstrom nationwide and select speciality stores.

Disclosure: I did not receive compensation for this post, Products were provided to me through my partnership with Team Mom and Warner Bros Consumer Products.


Choosing the right toy for your kids

November 29, 2009

TIA (Toy Industry Association) has launched two helpful websites for consumers.

 www.ToyInfo.org-provides you with all the information you need to choose the right toys for your family. From toy safety facts to free downloadable play guides, this exciting new site is a one-stop resource for caregivers and parents to discover everything about toys and play.

 They features videos, free downloadable play guides, recall and safety information and discussion boards. Plus keep checking back because they will be starting a roundtable discussion with toy exerts +moms.

 www.ToyAwards.org- lists the best toys of the year, as selected by toy industry experts. The site showcases the top toys nominated for the 2010 Toy of the Year Awards (TOTY), recognized as the “Oscars®” of the toy industry. Not only will you discover which toys the experts think are best, but for the first time, kids and parents can register for one (or more) of 12 prize packages, and can also vote for their favorite toys.

This showcases 81 of the top  toys, that have been nominated for the 2010 toy of the year award. The site features free downloadable gift shopping list which parents can use to help choose the most desirable gifts.

These sites are so helpful and informative.  the greatest site i’ve seen in a while for helping to choose gifts.  I have so much trouble choosing gifts, since my kids are so young. I usually choose toys that are not in their age group. Now I have help for choosing the safest, but fun toy. I will definitly be using these sites to help with my christmas shopping this year.

Thanks to Team Mom for bringing these sites to my attention.


K’Nex Sesame Street Neighborhood Collection Building Sets Review

November 17, 2009

CIMG0127The Sesame Street Neighborhood Collection lets your children build and play with Elmo, Cookie Monster and Ernie, your favorite Sesame Street friends.

There are four sets, that kids can build over and over again.

  • Ice Cream Truck Building Set-which works with the 123 Brownstone Building Set.
  • Police car Building Set-which works with the Police Station Building Set.
  • 123 Brownstone Building Set
  • Police Station building Set

The Ice Cream truck and Police Car Building sets come with a buildable Elmo, dressed as an ice cream man or police officer. The sets also include wheels so the cars can be pushed easily.

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I received the Police Station Building Set-

****This building set is very easy to put together, and perfect for little hands. Ernie and Elmo make it so much more fun with the kids. My children had so much fun playing with this building set.. Here are some of the things we built.

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K’Nex is holding a contest where you can win $1,000 worth of K’Nex. Just make a video that showcases your childs K’Nex building skills and features your child building with select K’Nex products. Be creative and use your imagination.

Post the video on your blog or web site, submit the link along with entry form to knexvideocontest@knex.com

ends 12/7/09 for more info go to www.knex.com

Retail-$9.99-$19.99

Rating:10

I wrote this review as part of a campaign with Team Mom, I received product for free in exchange for my review


Consumer Reports: Best Baby Products Giveaway(closed)

November 11, 2009

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Breast feeding is best for your baby, but it’s not always possible and mothers need to substitute formula.  Formula can be very expensive and it’s important for moms to get the best value for their dollar. 

According to the 10th edition Consumer Reports Best Baby Products, Store Brand formula is just as nutritious for babies as nationally advertised brands.

When my kids were baby’s I depended on WIC to help me with formula costs, But WIC is now cutting down and trying to promote breastfeeding, so more people will now have to pay for their formula.

To help you out Consumer Reports and Team Mom are offering my readers formula discount coupons,click the link to get them.

 one of you will win The Consumer Reports Best Baby Products(368 pages), For you to find the Best baby products.

To enter: Leave me a comment telling me if you breastfed your baby or had to use formula.

Extra entries;

Blog about this-10 entries

subscribe to my feed-10 entries

tweet-8 entries(4 daily)

contest closes 12/1/09

Thank to Team Mom for providing my readers with a fab giveaway.


Looney tunes eating right with kids

September 11, 2009

182805a474_Eating_Right_Kids_LogoAs a mom I always try to make sure my kids eat healthy.  With school starting that becomes even harder. I know growing up my parents always gave me money for lunch, i hated cafeteria food, so I would eat at the snack bar. I don’t want my kids to eat that way daily. So I am taking time every morning to pack their lunches.

Even better Safeway has teamed up with Warner Bros. Luney Tunes to create Eating Right Kids. With meals, snacks, cereals and drinks that kids will love- and parents will feel good about.

 

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My kids of course loved the apple juice, The cheese ravioli not so much. We are not big ravioli fans. they loved the chocolate chewy bar! the lunch tote is so cute, perfect for the little ones.

Thanks to team mom for this opportunity


delgo movie review

December 9, 2008

i was so excited to be given the oppertunity to review a trailer of the new movie delgo. i really like animated movies and the messages behind them.

delgo is family friendly, and has everything you need in a movie to get your kids excited about seeing it.  a mystic land, a princess, a unlikely hero, action and adventure.

my fav. the message behind this movie is acceptance between different cultures.

the story of delgo takes place in the magical land of Jhamora wich is divided between two cultures. The Nohrin,winged masters of the skies, and the lockini, the terrestrial tribe who harness the mystical powers of the land. when delgo, a reckless lockini teenager forms a forbidden friendship with the spunky nohrin princess kyla hostilities between the two peoples esculate.  Setting the stage for an exiled empress to exact her revenge and reclaim her rule.

falsely imprisioned, and his best friend filomust put aside their differences to join forces with a sworn enemy, bogardus and travel to the mysterious land of perran to rescue princess kyla. here they encounter fanciful creatures and discover more than just a kidnapped princess, they learn the value of different cultures and the importance of working together.

the voice casting has some of the wonderful actors. like freddie prince jr., jennifer love Hewitt, Anne Bancroft, Chris Kattan, Val Kilmer, Kelly Ripa, Burt Reynolds,  Lou Gossett Jr. and Michael Clark Duncan.

this image is courtesy of team mom and delgo.