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Muppet Mania: Muppets Under Your Tree and In Your Stocking

November 6, 2011 by Momstart 5 Comments

I’ve been watching the hash tag #TheMuppets and everyone seems to be super excited about going to see this movie and the count down is on, it’s only 17 days away. So I thought I would come up with a list of toys and great Muppet Finds that could go on your Christmas wish list.

Muppets plush assortment featuring all your favorite characters from the new Disney film “The Muppets” opening on Nov. 23 are on the Top 10 toy list by Disney! Here are some Muppet Plush that I found on Amazon.

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The Muppets 12" Animal Poseable Plush Doll Exclusive  image

 

Disney Muppets Miss Piggy 9" Plush Doll

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The top of my list includes

The Muppets Monopoly

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Celebrate the sensational, inspirational World of the Muppets as you make like Miss Piggy, and try to "own it all" in this Muppets Collectors Edition on MONOPOLY. Here’s your chance to buy, sell and trade everything from Kermit the Frog’s swamp, Miss Piggy’s Dressing Room to Fozzie Bear’s Comedy Club and Bunsen and Beaker’s Muppet Lab! It’s time to get things started! m So Let’s get on with the show! Includes 6 collectible tokens. Ages 8-Adult 2+ Players

The Muppets Yatzee

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The Muppets make their premiere in America’s all-time #1 dice game in this special Collector’s Edition YAHTZEE. Custom dice featuring Kermit, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Animal, Gonzo and the Swedish Chef are ready for you to shake up and roll dice combinations like Full House, Large Straight and Five of a Kind. A custom Kermit dice cup makes this YAHTZEE game with a Muppets twist a treasured collector’s item for fans of all ages. Game comes complete with 5 collectible dice, custom score pad and pencil.For 1 or more players, ages 8 and up.

Muppets OPI 2011 Collection

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And your Muppet Holiday List wouldn’t be complete without the Soundtrack to the new movie. Get The Muppets Soundtrack. And preview the Muppets Soundtrack track listing:

1. The Muppet Show Theme – The Muppets
2. Muppet Studios, I Can’t Believe It* – Walter
3. Life’s a Happy Song – Jason Segel, Amy Adams and Walter
4. I Haven’t Seen the Old Gang* – Kermit and Jason Segel
5. Pictures in My Head – Kermit and The Muppets
6. We Drive* – Kermit and Walter
7. Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard – Paul Simon
8. That Spells Reno* – 80’s Robot and Amy Adams
9. Rainbow Connection (Moopets Version) – The Moopets
10. Welcome Back* – Kermit, Fozzie, Walter and Dr. Teeth
11. We Built This City – Starship
12. Party of One* – Sarah Silverman and Amy Adams
13. Me Party – Amy Adams and Miss Piggy
14. We Humbly Ask* – Kermit and Chris Cooper
15. Let’s Talk About Me – Chris Cooper
16. The Answer Is No* – Chris Cooper and Kermit
17. Are You a Man or a Muppet?* – Amy Adams
18. Man or Muppet – Jason Segel and Walter
19. Down at the Ole Barbershop* – Kermit
20. Smells Like Teen Spirit – The Muppet Barbershop Quartet
21. Princesses of Poultry* – Kermit
22. Forget You – Camilla and The Chickens
23. It’s Time for Our Song* – Kermit and Miss Piggy
24. Rainbow Connection – The Muppets
25. Get Out There and Help Those Guys* – Jason Segel
26. The Whistling Caruso – Andrew Bird
27. How Charming, a Finale* – Uncle Deadly
28. Life’s a Happy Song Finale – Entire Cast
29. Mary, Marry Me* – Jason Segel and Amy Adams
30. Mah Na Mah Na – Mahna Mahna and The Two Snowths* Dialog Track

The Muppets returns to theaters November 23rd.

Filed Under: 2011 Gift Guide Tagged With: holiday gift ideas, The Muppets

Dad’s Christmas Present Channellock 4-in-1 Ratcheting Wrench Set Giveaway

December 7, 2010 by Momstart 267 Comments

Channellock 2clr CRHave you figured out what you are getting Dad this year for Christmas? Depending on what kind of dad he is, it might seem like the most impossible task you have to face. What do you get dad? For me the list was always, Do I get him socks, a tie that he won’t ever wear, or how about an office nick nack. Well that won’t get used much because my dad never really had an office that he sat in.

My husband is causing me the same hardship, what do I get him. I’m currently left with gloves to keep his hands warm and pajama pants. But it seems like that’s what I get him every other year. Well, Channellock has a few ideas on what to get dads for Christmas.

You could always choose the classic Channellock. Channellock is a tool, it’s a name brand tool. Being a woman, I never realized that Channellock is another name for pliers in the man’s world. So, when my husband said hand me the Channellock, I looked at him like I have no idea what you are talking about. He said, “Pliers please” Oh ok, I can do that.  So get dad the Channellock VJ-1 Gift Set or you can him something new Channellock makes.

Get dad the 4 in 1 Ratcheting Wrench Set.

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The new 4-in-1 ratcheting wrench set, which includes two tools designed to do the work of eight combination wrenches or sockets. They are a great addition to any toolbox, so they’ll definitely make a great gift – especially for the men in our lives that always prove difficult to find a gift for! I think they all get a little excitement or gleam in their eye when they get a shiny new tool. You know what I’m talking about right?

For over 119 years, Channellock, Inc. has held firm to those and creates quality tools. They make pliers, wrenches, screwdrivers and special use tools.

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Eco Gift Idea, Give the Gift of Experience

December 3, 2010 by Momstart 2 Comments

Eco Tip number three from our friend Summer is to find gifts for your friends and family that give them an experience:

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Need a green gift that just keeps giving? Try experience gifts! Memberships to the zoo, tickets to the local performing arts theatre, season tickets to your local sports team, or joining a club such as geocaching.com to name a few. These gifts continue for an extended period of time beyond the receiving day. Most don’t require more than an envelope to wrap or you can get a reusable gift card ornament or Santa can slip it into their stocking.

I think this is a great gift idea, it gets people out of the house and active and is quite creative. You can think really far outside the box with this one. The world is at your fingertips.

If you haven’t noticed yet, we’re doing an eco tip every day. One Green tip during the holiday season of red and green for the whole month of December and all of the tips are coming from a friend of mine. Day one was Eco Advent Calendar ideas, and day two was Eco Christmas Tree tips.

About Summer:

Summer is the President of our Local MOMS Club chapter, she is the mother of two adorable active boys, and is always thinking of ways to help others. She is a friend, a wife, and always busy as all mommies are. She is very active on Facebook, addicted to Geocaching and very interested in organic and green living.

Filed Under: 2010 Gift Guide, green Tagged With: Eco friendly, eco tips, experience, geocaching, holiday gift ideas

Holiday Party Supplies, decorating, DIY ideas Beaucoup Giveaway

November 26, 2010 by Momstart 182 Comments

My family is out right now shopping for a new Christmas tree, and light fixtures so we can hang the lights outside the house. I’m at home, because I hate going out this time of year. That’s why I’m so excited about all of these online stores I find out about while blogging. Last year, through a blog campaign with The Family Review Network, I was introduced to Beaucoup.

beaucoup holiday itemsBeau-coup has all kinds of goodies for everyone on your nice list including personalized Hershey’s chocolates that will satisfy that sweet tooth, custom fortune cookies to liven up a holiday soiree, tea sachets to ward off the chill, and of course plenty of favor packaging like mini spice jars, and favor boxes wrapped in personalized ribbon to make the wrappings as pretty as your Christmas party favors inside!

They have so much stuff it almost difficult to choose something. They sent me a few things to review and it really got me into the Holiday Season. Thinking of the Holiday Season makes me think of Zoe, she’s been singing, “it’s the Holiday Season..do do doot do.” And I have no idea where she learned the words. I can only imagine it was in the car on the radio, because I don’t think they sing that at school or in church.

Anyways, out of the items that Beaucoup sent me, my favorite was the glass Christmas tree.

Glass Christmas Tree with Ornaments

It is beautiful details like this that just capture my attention. I love how this glass Christmas Tree reflects the light, and how small it is. It sits nicely on my fireplace mantle. The Mini Glass Christmas Tree also can be ordered with different ornaments than the one you see in my photo. Remember, Beau-Coup should also be considered for Do It Yourself Ideas. Beaucoup has an extensive DIY section and video section as well.

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Filed Under: 2010 Gift Guide, giveaway Tagged With: Beau-coup, Beaucoup, christmas party favors, DIY, holiday decor, holiday gift ideas, party favors, personalized gifts, personalized ribbon, tea sachets, video section

Hartz Ultimate Pet Gift Guide Giveaway

November 19, 2010 by Momstart 111 Comments

I posted about The Hartz Ultimate Pet Gift Guide a little bit ago here on Mom Start. We have a dog now so my interest in dog toys is back. Abby, our chocolate lab is the cutest four legged animal I know of but I am quite biased seeing as she is my dog. Of course, if you asked me between the hours of midnight and 5 am, she’s not that cute!

imageAbby is lying down on the job here. Get to work Abby!

The guide features an array of the most popular pet toys throughout the nation selected by Hartz’s newly designated Chief of Holiday Gifts, Anya Edwards, and her team of toymakers. Hartz toys are not only popular with pets but with pet owners alike because not only are they fun but each toy is designed to tap into the instinctual play patterns of animals to promote health benefits.

Ok, Abby is ready now!

Here is Abby Reviewing a few toys and making a complete mess. Hindsight, I need to put a little more planning into taking video of a dog playing with her toys. I think this video is pretty funny and illustrates my every day life. 

 

Coupon for $1 off Hartz Toy products

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Filed Under: 2010 Gift Guide, giveaway Tagged With: Christmas gifts for dogs, dog gift ideas, dog products, Hartz, Hartz coupon, holiday gift ideas

Holiday Gift Guide 2010

November 2, 2010 by Momstart 7 Comments

Welcome to this year’s Holiday Gift Guide. I’ll be keeping a running list of giveaways and places you can go to find the hottest new toys, kitchen gizmos and electronic gadgets. So check back often to find great gift ideas and party planning tips.

Baby Ideas:

Beehive Kitchenware, The Silver Baby Spoon

Book Lists:

The Robot Book

Max Spaniel Funny Lunch

Disney Holiday Book Gift List

imageCleaning Gadgets:

Mint Automatic Robotic Hard Surface Floor Cleaner

Clothing Ideas:

Clothing Gift Suggestions for Your Friends by Type of Person

Electronic Gadgets:

Kobo eReader

Nook

Kindle

Kodak 6150 Printer Review

The Litl Webook Review

imageKitchen Gadgets and Gizmos:

KitchenAid Stand Mixer

Bialetti Aeternum Red Cookware Line

Snapware Kitchen Organization

Ergo Chef Knives

GelPro Kitchen Mat

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Movie Lists:

Disney’s The Search For Santa Paws Nov 23rd.

Elf Ultimate Collector’s Edition

Madeline’s Christmas & Other Wintery Tales

He’s Your Dog Charlie Brown

Toy Story 3

Places to Create Photobooks:

BookSmart to create a Blurb Bookify

PhotoWorks

Kodak Gallery Photo Book

Hot Toy Lists:

Toys R Us Top Toy List and Holiday Toy Trends

The Walmart Top Toy List Shop and Save

NAPPA Top Rated Gifts & Toys for Kids

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Stinky the Matchbox Garbage Truck

Rokenbok Blocks Rok Works

VTech V.Reader Review

Sid The Science Kid Science Kit and Microphone

Hexbug Nano

Olivia Plush and 2-in-1 Transforming Playset

Paper Jamz

Toy Suggestions:

Child friendly remote control

Jazwares Mix Pups

Dance Star Mickey Set To Shake Up The Holiday Season

Giveaways:

Holiday Gift Idea Rokenbok Blocks Rok Works Construction and Action Toy #Giveaway

Holiday Gift Idea Use BookSmart to create a Blurb Bookify Giveaway (10 Winners)

Charitable Holiday Giving VTech V.Reader #Giveaway

Save those Halloween Memories with Kodak Gallery Photo Book #Giveaway

The Land of Nod Stand Mixer With Bowl #Giveaway

The Pearl Source: Pearls of Wisdom from June Cleaver #Giveaway

GUND 35th Snuffles Anniversary Bear #Giveaway

 

 

 

I received everything except the Kindle as a free product sample for review and or giveaway.

Filed Under: 2010 Gift Guide Tagged With: Gift guide, holiday gift ideas

Home Shopping Network Holiday Gift Guide

October 31, 2010 by Momstart Leave a Comment

HSN Holiday Gift Guide….

With the holiday season quickly approaching, there’s nothing worse than not knowing what to get your loved ones as gifts. The following list is a guide from HSN and is meant to be a guide, a Holiday Helper if you will on finding the perfect gift for that person in your life that is hard to shop for. The Home shopping network is more than just for those that don’t sleep at night and watch TV, it’s an on-line one-stop location for gifts.

clip_image001My Little Steamer and Go Mini

 

Beat the ironing-board blues with this set of innovative little steamers. One full-size and one mini both use regular tap water and heat up in a snap. Now you can send wrinkles packing at home or on the go – no iron required!

 

$29.95

 

clip_image002Huggable Hangers

Take pride in your closet with Joy Mangano Huggable Hangers. These acclaimed 1/4" thick hangers are ultra-slim and ready to give your closet a makeover.  The velvet flocked material prevents clothes from slipping, while its smooth curves eliminate shoulder bumps.  This bundle makes for a great starter or addition to any closet that deserves some serious Joy!

*Price varies depending on package

 

 

clip_image003Joy Mangano True Perfection Luxury 6-piece Towel Set


Wrap yourself in luxury. Joy Mangano‘s absorbent, lightweight towels are created using a wonderful blend of cotton and rayon made from bamboo fibers. The result is a towel that offers the utmost comfort against your skin. And because they are resistant to discoloration or fading from cosmetic ingredients, they stay looking as fabulous as they feel. Mix and match your favorite colors to complement your decor, your mood—whatever brings you joy.

$34.95

 

clip_image00412” Stainless Steel GreenPan

For a cookware piece whose beauty matches its versatility, check out the GreenPan Stainless Steel 12" Gourmet Open Frypan. Its versatile size works well for grilling steaks, chops and burgers, sautéing vegetables or making a fabulous omelet. Plus, it offers the reliable food release and easy cleanup you’ve come to expect from GreenPan. It just may become one of your favorite cookware pieces!

 

$59.95

 

 

clip_image005Electric Salt and Pepper Shakers

Tired of shaking on old stale spices? Freshen up your food’s flavor with these battery-powered ceramic grinders. Both grind salt or pepper and can be adjusted to your preferred fineness or coarseness. Best of all, there’s no buttons to push—simply turn the grinder over and gravity starts the grinding process automatically.

$29.95

 

 

 

clip_image007Serena Williams Signature Statement

 

Luxury Leather and Chains 24” Necklace “My Perfect Silhouette” Fit and Flare Jacket $79.95

Serena Williams’ remarkable tennis skills have skyrocketed her to fame, but only her unique eye for design has made her Signature Statement irresistible.  The Signature Statement collection has all of the unique and essential clothing and accessories for any woman that’s looking to stay ahead in the fashion game.

 

 

 

clip_image008Who Knew? By Bruce Lubin

 

A surprise with the turn of each page, Bruce Lubin’s Who Knew? complete 2 book series is packed with homemade tips and tricks you can use over and over again.  Whether it’s removing a pen mark from your favorite leather bag with an everyday drink or fixing a squeaky floorboard without ever picking up a tool, Who Knew? knows (and shares) it all! 

$29.95

Filed Under: 2010 Gift Guide Tagged With: holiday gift ideas, Home Shopping Network, HSN, Huggable Hangers, Joy Mangano, My Little Steamer and Go Mini

Holiday Gift Guide by MightyNest.com

October 31, 2010 by Momstart 1 Comment

mightynestIt’s that time of year! Parents are making their lists and checking them twice with gifts that are not only fun, stylish and well-constructed but SAFE for their loved ones. Enter MightyNest.com, an online store and learning center that makes it quick and easy for parents to find safe, nontoxic products that create a healthier home for their families.

Sparked by the birth of their first child, Kristen and Chris Conn founded MightyNest after spending countless hours and sleepless nights researching products that would be safe for their family. Realizing the information was very difficult to find, it became their mission to share these findings and alleviate the time commitment and frustration for fellow parents.

In addition to tips and advice, MightyNest features the broadest selection of safe products for families. Each item is selected through a meticulous process to ensure items are FREE of toxins and heavy metals like BPA and Lead and to minimize exposure to plastics. Instead, MightyNest’s products are made from natural materials such as organic cotton, stainless steel, glass and natural wood with water-based paints. Kristen and Chris go the extra mile by not only researching the materials but also interviewing each manufacturer and giving products a test-run in their own home.

For the holidays, MightyNest suggests a selection of safe, non-toxic gifts for babies, toddlers, kids and adults that offer peace of mind this season. Each handpicked item is listed below with direct links.

organic veggie crateGIFTS FOR BABIES

· Natural Wood Fish Rattle, $16.99

· Organic Veggie Crate, $29.99 –

· Harmonize Organic Hooded Towel, $30 –

· Healthy Baby Essentials Gift Set, $119 –

GIFTS FOR TODDLERS 1-2 YRS

· Oval Xylophone, $21.99 –

· Organic Plush Storybook Hippo, 24.99 –

· Small Nesting Bowls, $28 –

· Small Wood Stacker, $28 –

recycled cardboard playhouseGIFTS FOR KIDS 3 & UP

· Topozoo Safari Animals, $29.99 –

· Recycled Cardboard Playhouse, $46 –

· Giant Rainbow Stacker, $78 –

· Arts & Crafts Kit, $142.88 –

GIFTS FOR ADULTS

· Autumn Leaves Glass Candles, $17 –

· Glass Water Bottle, $20.95 –

· Sipp Vacuum Insulated Travel Tumbler, $27.99 –

· Yoga Essentials Kit, $68.43 –

Filed Under: 2010 Gift Guide Tagged With: holiday gift ideas, mightynest, mightynest.com, natural wood fish rattle, Non-Toxic, organic hooded towel, organic veggie crate, safe

Madeline’s Christmas & Other Wintery Tales #Giveaway

October 22, 2010 by Momstart 147 Comments

The newest addition to the beloved Madeline arrived in stores just this week. Madeline is celebrating Christmas in her newest DVD lineup,Madeline’s Christmas And Other Wintery Tales . We haven’t had a chance to review this one and I’m not sure we’re actually going to. So I wanted to share it with all of you. You guys like to enter giveaways. Shout Factory Kids sent us a copy and you can enter to win!

imageSnow! Santa! And holidays galore! From Ludwig Bemelmans’ best-selling children’s books comes little Madeline and her wintery adventures with her dog Genevieve, her loyal friends from Miss Clavel’s class and next-door neighbor Pepito!

On October 19, 2010, Shout! Factory will release Madeline’s Christmas & Other Wintery Tales.  The DVD contains five animated episodes, all making their DVD debut: Madeline’s Winter Vacation, Madeline and Santa, Madeline at the North Pole, Madeline and the Ice Skates and Madeline’s Holiday with Mr. Grump.

 

 

 

 

 

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Playskool/Hasbro Holiday Gift Guide and some donations too, Thank You Hasbro.

December 8, 2009 by Momstart 2 Comments

As you may know I’ve been asking companies for donations to give to charity. Hasbro/Playskool stepped it up and donated almost 300.00 worth of toys. So they deserve much more than one post, but it’s all I have time for right now.

For birth plus, I recommend the Glow Worm. Both of my children had one. My daughter lost hers and we had to replace it so then we passed it on to my son. He didn’t get as much use out of it but my daughter cuddled with it at night.

 

PLAYSKOOL PLAY FAVORITES LULLABY GLOWORM (Pink)

For ages 6 months plus, I highly recommend the Busy Ball Popper.

 

Miles played with this toy for a year, we had to take it away because they didn’t share it well. It’s always been a popular toy at playgroup too.

For ages 18 months plus the classic Mr. Potato Head.

 

PLAYSKOOL MR. POTATO HEAD SILLY SUITCASE

My kids play with my husband’s collection. He has so many different Mr. Potato Heads, Transformer, Party, Fireman, I don’t even know all of them. Mr. Potato Head was donated to the Maltby Food Bank, courtesy of Hasbro.

We also enjoy the Clippo the Hippo.

 

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The creativity of a can of playdoh can last for hours. At Walmart you can purchase individual colors and I did for my kids stockings. You can guess right? Purple for my daughter and my son chose blue and black.

For ages 3+ Playskool Dinoroars Monty Rex seems like an excellent choice.

PLAYSKOOL DINOROARS MONTY REX

 

My son Miles loves dinosaurs, I’m not sure I’ve met a child that doesn’t. Going Roar is a lovable classic. My son thinks most animals go “ROAR”. Touch his back and he’ll stomp, roar and purr his way into your heart! Moving his arms and head — just like a real dino! – this mischievous MONTY REX dinosaur pet sniffs and sneezes too! Wanna “rock” out like they did in the Stone Age?

DINO ROARS HATCHLINGS

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Preschoolers will want to collect all of the adorable HATCHLINGS dinosaurs!  For the first time, dino-loving tots can have their very own newborn T-Rex, Pterodactyl, Stegosaurus, or Triceratops as a playful pet. The HATCHLINGS dinosaurs respond to touch with a variety of lifelike movements and prehistoric sounds, and each comes with a fun dino fact card.  Two additional HATCHLINGS dinosaurs, a Brontosaurus and Hadrasaur, will be available this fall for even more prehistoric play!  Requires three "AAA" batteries, included.  Each sold separately.  Available at most major toy retailers nationwide and on HasbroToyShop.com.

clip_image004DINO ROARS Stompers

(PLAYSKOOL/Ages 3 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $24.99/Available: Fall 09)

With exciting movements and lifelike sounds, these walking dino pals are sure to become toddler’s best friend. Push a sensor on the dinosaur’s back to see it "come to life!" The lively triceratops stompers pal marches and throws its head back, and the adorable anklysaurus stompers dino swings its tail as it stomps forwards. Each realistic, roaring dinosaur friend is sold separately. Requires three “AA” batteries, included. Available at most major toy retailers nationwide and on HasbroToyShop.com.

The Play-Doh Burger Builder is also for ages 3+

clip_image002The PLAY-DOH BURGER BUILDER set is back and better than ever! Interchangeable molds offer everything kids need to create the perfect PLAY-DOH hamburger including tomatoes, lettuce, buns, and more. In addition, kids can crank out pretend potato or pickle chips with the exciting TWIST-A-CHIP Super Tool. Set includes five 2-ounce cans of colorful PLAY-DOH compound. Available at most major toy retailers nationwide and on HasbroToyShop.com.

It’s nice because it comes with five colors of play doh in small containers the kids can play with, the pepper mill is improved from their past design. It’s easier to get playdoh our of. The last one I had to throw away. My complaint, it doesn’t fit back in the box after you put it together. I would love it if Play Doh sold a caddy that you can put a variety of sets in.

 

Strawberry Shortcake – Shortcake’s Berry Cafe for ages 4 +

 

This was also donated. I was supposed to open it and review it but it had so many small pieces that I didn’t want my son to play with it. My daughter was crazy about it. It’s like a cute little house

STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE - STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE'S BERRY CAFÉ

It comes with 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.

You gotta get an I-Dog, the soft I-Dog Soft Speaker (pink) for ages 8+ but I have given it to my two year old.

I-DOG Soft Speaker (Pink)

We like the I-Dog because you can plug in a Zune or an I-Pod and you can tuck it into the dogs belly pocket. So the kids can’t play with the Zune. It would be nice if the belly was clear so they could watch the movies and home videos that are on the Zune, but it’s perfect. Zune’s or at least the old ones don’t have speakers so it’s the perfect solution to letting your two year old play with your electronics. My kids cuddle with it and love to hit the nose they can watch the lights light up.

Another for ages 8+

NERF DART TAG CAPTURE THE FLAG SET

clip_image002[7]You’ll have to use your stealth and speed to win NERF’s adrenaline-pumping twist on capture the flag. Complete with two redesigned scoring vests, two STORMFIRE blasters, six DART TAG DARTS and a new Electronic Flag, the NERF DART TAG CAPTURE THE FLAG Set offers an advanced way to enjoy classic DART TAG action. The Electronic Flag features flashing lights, sounds and motion sensors and includes three built-in game modes: Battle your opponents to see who can capture the Flag and not get tagged! Or race to “seek” and “disarm” the Flag with challenging five and fifteen-minute timed modes. Requires two “AA” batteries; not included. Each Set sold separately. Available at most major toy retailers nationwide and on HasbroToyShop.com.

 

Hasbro and Playskool sent us three items to review, the I-Dog, Strawberry Shortcake, and Playdoh Burger Builder. Separately they also sent us The Mr. Potato Head Suitcase, Two 25th anniversary Nerf Water guns, Hasbro’s Nerf Wii, Nerf N Strike Wii Video Game, Two Helmet Heroes, Room Tech Beingz, and a Nerf Sword all for donations. It was our choice to donate Strawberry Shortcake.

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