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Stocking Stuffer Giveaway: NanoBlock Hercules Beetle or Praying Mantis Or Giant Hornet

October 31, 2013 by Momstart 106 Comments

I’ve seen quite a few different Nanoblok sets that are the perfect size for a stocking stuffer. We had a pig last year and something else but I don’t remember so it might actually still be in my stocking stuffer box. I learned this trick from my grandmother, you collect things all year round for stockings; making them very fun and eclectic. We received a sample to use for this post.

nanoblock – fun construction toy and Stocking Stuffer Idea!

imageI received the Hercules Beetle, from the nanoblock insect assortment worth $13.49 for review and you will get one of them as a giveaway. New to nanoblock®, is the Insect Series featuring the Hercules Beetle, which is the largest of the rhinoceros beetles.   This miniature beetle has over 110 assorted size and colored pieces and when completed measures in at only 1.25"w x 5.5"d x 1.375"h.  Not intended for children under 8 years old. Detailed instructions included.  Look for the other insects in the nanoblock® Insect Series!

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Filed Under: 2013 Gift Guide, giveaway Tagged With: giveaway, hercules beetle, nano, NanoBlock, toy review

Kids are bugging out over the Hexbug Nano Party

September 30, 2010 by Momstart 4 Comments

The kids and Daddy enjoyed setting up the Hexbug Nano Habitat. We’ve played with other electronic toys before and have found this one even though the pieces are small is much more suited to children than the other. The Zoe and Miles both loved playing with the bugs and Miles took his bug everywhere with him for three days. Yes, in that time we had to replace the battery a few times because he would forget to turn it off. As we were playing the Hexbug Nano bugs my husband noticed that some of them said that they were special or rare. So he went looking on line and found the Hexbug Nano Field Guide.

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The habitat was easy enough for Zoe, age 3, to put together and take apart. She actually did most of the construction on the habitat you see pictured above. Everyone that came over for the party was allowed to take home some bugs and extra batteries. We had quite a fun party last week with the little Hexbug Nano bugs. Everyone had a great time. I’ve received comments from all of the moms thanking me for sending home the little creatures!

One Mom Said,

Thank you, thank you, thank you for letting the boys spend some time at your house this morning!  They had a great time and love the bugs you sent home with them.  They’ve been playing with them all day; it’s been a while since they were all this quiet at one time.  🙂

Another Said,

Louise, thanks so much for the bugs. My kids had SO MUCH FUN playing with them all night!!

And one other mom said,

I’m very impressed with the Hexbugs because they kept my son’s attention for at least 30 minutes. He just sat there and played with the bug watching it go in and out of the habitat.

Every time I try to edit this video my computer crashes so it is a little bit longer than I’m sure any of you other than grandparents like to watch. This video is of the family enjoying the Hexbug Nano for the first time.

 

Thanks to Mom Select and Hexbug Nano for supplying us with the toys for this party.

Filed Under: review Tagged With: habitat, HEXBUG, Hexbug nano, Holiday Guide 2010, miles, nano, toy review, Zoe

Just a Few Last Minute Easter Basket Ideas

March 31, 2010 by Momstart 3 Comments

If you are like me you have not purchased your Easter Baskets for your kids yet and you probably won’t do anything about it until Friday or Saturday. So where are the sales and what are you getting?

 

HEXBUG Micro Robotic Creatures would make a great addition to an Easter Basket!

We received one of these little creatures to use as a donation. We gave it to the Eastside Domestic Violence Shelter. I hope that they are able to find a child to give it to or use it in their upcoming auction. The HEXBUG creatures come in 5 different colors and 5 different creatures. We have also tried out the nano. The nano is 9.99 and the HEXBUG’s are 11.99. 

Toy Story 1 & 2 Blu-ray Combo Packs, if you can wait until Easter. We couldn’t wait, we purchased them the week they were released. Best of all, they come with movie tickets to see Toy Story Three!

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My daughter requested these (Hide ‘Em & Find ‘Em Eggs) and I had an offer to review them, but I just didn’t think I would have the time to play with them before Easter arrived and give them their own post. But according to friends that are reviewing them, they are worth mentioning in an Easter Basket Roundup.

Last spring, parents hunted for Techno Source’s Hide ‘Em & Find ‘Em Eggs™, which sold out by Easter.  These popular electronic eggs that talk, giggle, and make silly noises are back and available at even more retailers nationwide.

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Hide ‘Em & Find ‘Em Eggs put a super fun twist on the standard egg hunt game.  Simply press the on/off button on the eggs and hide them in creative places to start the egg hunt fun.  For up to 30 minutes, or until the eggs are found, they will shout phrases such as, “Yoo-hoo, I’m hiding!” and “I’m Over Here.”  Once they are found, open them up to see the cute bunny or baby chick inside and hear them say, “Surprise, You Found Me!” Eggs come in six different colors: pink, blue, purple, yellow, green and orange.  They have enough room inside to hide candy or small prizes and can be hidden indoor or outdoor for year-round fun.  Batteries included.

Hide ‘Em & Find ‘Em Eggs will be available for purchase at Kmart, Rite Aid, ShopKo, Target, Toys “R” Us, Walgreens, Wal-mart, and Wegmans stores nationwide, as well as online at Amazon.com.  Eggs are sold individually ($4.99) and as a 4-pack ($14.99).  Appropriate for children ages 2 and up.

Zhu Zhu Pets are lots of fun as long as you don’t let your children put them on their head. My daughter got her hair stuck in one and we had to take it apart to get her hair out.

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Last Year Zhu Zhu pets sent us the entire set so that we could through a Zhu Zhu Pets party. It was a lot of fun and everyone went home with a pet and one lucky mom went home with the entire playground.

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Now For a Sale Round-Up

 

At ToysRUs, Zhu Zhu Pets are decked out for the spring season and kids can collect them all, choosing from Chunk with Bunny Ears, Jilly in a Ballerina Dress, as well as the rest of the hamsters, sought-after accessories and exciting play environments!

Following are examples of deals valid Sunday, March 28 through Saturday, April 3 in Toys“R”Us stores nationwide:

· 30% OFF ALL Pre-Filled Easter Baskets priced at $19.99 – Now $13.99*

· $1.99 for ALL 7 oz – 13 oz Easter Bagged Easter Candy – Was $3.49*

· FREE $5 Gift Card with ANY Hasbro Board Game Purchase of $20 or more*

· Select Preschool Games ONLY $2.99 – Was $8.99 – $12.99; Now $4.99; Final price of $2.99 after with $2 rebate.

· ALL Star Wars 3 ¾ Basic Action Figures – Was $6.99 each; Now 2 for $10.99

· Toy Story Buddy Pack Action Figure 2-Pack – Was $9.99 each; Now 2 for $12.99

· BUY ONE GET ONE HALF OFF ALL Thomas Wooden Railway Engines – Was up to $29.99 each; Now

· FREE Barbie Beach Tote ($19.99 value) with ANY Barbie Doll, playset and accessory purchase of $40 or more

Following are examples of deals valid on Friday, April 2 and Saturday, April 3 in Toys“R”Us stores nationwide:

  • 30% OFF ALL Easter candy, fillers, dye kits and pre-filled baskets – Prices Vary *
  • FREE $25 Gift Card and Bonus $15 iTunes Gift Card with the purchase of any iPod Touch*
  • 50% OFF Select Crayola arts and crafts sets – Was $19.99; Now $9.99
  • 50% OFF Riptunes 2GB Digital MP3 Player – Was $29.99; Now $14.99
  • 50% OFF Webkinz Lil’ Kinz Combo Pack – Was $17.99; Now $8.99
  • Buy One, Get One Free on ALL Club Penguin Plush Toys – $9.99 each
  • Buy One, Get One Half Off ALL video games – Prices Vary
  • Buy One, Get One Half Off ALL Disney Princess dolls and accessories – Prices Vary
  • Buy One, Get One Half Off ALL Might Beanz – Prices Vary
  • Buy Two, Get the Third FREE on all books – Prices Vary

Saving Money at Walmart

Walmart’s unbeatable savings on family favorite Easter candies and holiday meal solutions include:

· Spiral-sliced ham – $1.48 per pound

· Fresh asparagus – $2 per pound

· 12-count Great Value Brown ‘n Serve rolls – $0.88

· Fresh strawberries – $1.50 per pound

· Angel food cake (10 ounces) – $2.50 each

· 12-count Easter cupcakes – $5

· Carrot cake with crushed pineapple, golden raisins and cream cheese icing with pecans (33 to 40 ounces) – $9 each

· Egg lollipops (2.99 ounces), cotton candy (1 ounce), mini gumball machines (2.47 ounces) or Easter gummy candies (2.1 ounces) – $1 each

Filed Under: Announcement Tagged With: HEXBUG, Hide ‘Em & Find ‘Em Eggs, nano, Toy Story, Toys R Us, Walmart, Zhu Zhu Pets

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