Mattel’s Disney Princess Swimming Ariel & Ariel and Sisters Water Toys Review [CLOSED Giveaway]

Cool off from the summer heat and go "under the sea" with Mattel's new line of Disney Princess Ariel water toys.  Your kids will take playtime to magical depths by creating fantastical mermaid adventures with the refreshingly cool toy line that includes: *        Disney Princess Ariel & Sisters – For the first time in Mattel’s Disney Princess line, girls can play out their mermaid adventures with Ariel and her two sisters, Alana and … [Read more...]

CAT Construction Pre School Take-a-Part Dump Truck, Talkin’ Truck Cell Phone & Flashlight Night Light Review [CLOSED Giveaway]

We first learned about CAT Toys last month when we reviewed the Tough Tracks Dump Truck. Both Ethan and I fell in love with the toys, both for different reasons. I fell in love with the build, durability, educational value and function… Ethan fell in love because it was a cool yellow truck! About Toy State: Founded in 1984, Toy State is an innovator and an industry leader in the manufacture of licensed and highly stylized lights and sound … [Read more...]

Costume Supercenter Children’s Scooby Doo’s Daphne Costume Review

  The school bells are ringing, which means Halloween is right around the corner! Can you believe it?! I’ve already noticed a sudden shift in the weather around here… fall is creeping in! Why not be prepared instead of scrambling like you did last year, right? Emma & Ethan love to dress up year ‘round. When it comes to Halloween, they prefer to have a “fresh” (aka new to them) costume to add a little excitement to the day. I don’t … [Read more...]

Lalaloopsy Dolls : Rag Dolls that Came to Life! Review [CLOSED Giveaway]

Let me introduce you to the Lalaloopsy dolls. The Lalaloopsy were once rag dolls who magically came to life when their very last stitch was sewn. Each doll has their own personality that comes from the fabrics used to make them. Lalaloopsy live in a whimsical world full of silly surprises around every corner. There are several Lalaloopsys to choose from. We were sent the adorable Misty Mysterious. Misty was sewn from a magicians … [Read more...]

Hasbro Connect 4 Launchers : Review [CLOSED Giveaway]

Hasbro Connect 4 Launchers Launch it to win! Grab you launcher and send your checkers zooming through the air with three fast-flying checker challenges. Basic Frantic Launch challenges you to be the first to land four-in-a-row. The Championship Frantic Launch is your chance to flip to five points first and win. And the Advanced Power Launch is power checkers for maximum fun. So load ‘em up, launch ‘em up and try to connect ‘em … [Read more...]

Nintendo 3DS in FLAME RED & Starfox 64 3DS : Both Released 8/9

The Nintendo 3DS illustrates video games in 3D without the need for glasses – and does a lot of wireless / social network and gaming function as a powerful portable as well. Up until now, the only colors it was available in were aqua blue and cosmic black. Today Nintendo announced a new color for the 3DS – Flame Red! The Flame Red 3DS comes out September 9, 2011 and will be priced at $169.99 Start saving your pennies Moms… this is going to … [Read more...]

Meet Mattel’s New Fijit Friends!

The commercials are starting and the kids were getting excited to try Mattel’s newest “hot” toy, Fijit Friends. The story of where Fijits friends come from is cute: The Fijit Friends™ were created when a gooey science experiment was brought to life by the power of music! The Fijit Friends™ love to laugh 'til their sides hurt, dance 'til they're dizzy, and just be themselves with their one true bestie! Our Fijit friends Willa and Sage … [Read more...]

Rubbabu Funky Balls, Little Vehicles & Uppercase Alphabet: Soft Educational Toys : Review [CLOSED Giveaway]

I found Rubbabu toys by accident while surfing for fun educational toys for Emma and Ethan. I was instantly drawn into their website and spent quite a bit of time web shopping. I decided we had to have some of their toys and I was beyond thrilled when they agreed to a review! Rubbabu's hand made natural foam toys in simple shapes and bright colors are loved by kids and parents alike. Soft and safe for even the youngest children, tactile and … [Read more...]

Tollytots Disney Rapunzel Tangled Doll Review [CLOSED Giveaway]

Welcome to the “Look Who’s 3!” Birthday Bash Every day is an adventure with this 15″ Rapunzel doll by your child’s side! Whether she’s having a tea party, exploring the neighborhood, or simply brushing Rapunzel’s long, luxurious hair, this sweet doll is the perfect playtime companion. Includes with Rapunzel tiara, hair brush, mirror, and a pair of shoes. Emma has been entranced with Tangled and Rapunzel since the movie came out on … [Read more...]

Mattel Races Home with Cars 2 Tokyo Spinout Track Set, Finn McMissile & Die Cast Vehicles Review [CLOSED Giveaway]

Welcome to the “Look Who’s 3!” Birthday Bash Ethan loves his Cars movie. The DVD case is becoming ratty because he plays with it while he watches the movie. Up until now, we didn’t have a single Cars toy in the house. When the box arrived and I peeked inside Ethan instantly recognized the familiar red packaging from across the room and squealed “Are those Cars?!”. First out of the box were the die cast vehicles. Francesco … [Read more...]