Party City Halloween Decorations, Costumes & Party Supplies Review [CLOSED Giveaway]

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Halloween is about two months away, have you started thinking about it? Most years Halloween creeps up on me and bites me in the bottom. Meaning, I may have the kids costumes planned out and purchased and probably some or most of the candy in a bowl and ready for the trick or treaters… BUT I always fall short when it comes to Halloween decorations. Not this year! Party City to the rescue! Kaytlin and I focused on the outdoor decorations … [Read more...]

Moxie Girlz Doll : Review [Giveaway CLOSED]

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Every girl has the strength to do something amazing. Anything is possible as long as you stay true to yourself and never give up on your dreams!    What is Moxie [MOK-see]? n. Positive attitude and confidence The courage to go for it Energy in everything you do A Moxie Girl is full of energy and self-confidence. She's a loyal friend who faces challenges with courage, vigor, and poise. She's unique, bright, … [Read more...]

Dora’s Halloween Parade DVD : Review [Giveaway CLOSED]

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Dora’s Halloween Parade coming to DVD August 30, 2011 Preschoolers will join Dora and her friends on exciting Halloween adventures in the new four-episode DVD, Dora the Explorer: Dora’s Halloween Parade. Created by Nickelodeon Home Entertainment and distributed by Paramount Home Entertainment, Dora the Explorer: Dora’s Halloween Parade will be released on DVD on August 30, 2011, for the suggested retail price of $16.99. Dora the … [Read more...]

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

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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]

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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

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  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]

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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...]

Hearthsong Super Water Slide Review [CLOSED Giveaway]

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Many of you will remember the original “water slide” that was so popular when we were children. It was pretty basic… a piece of plastic and some water squirting to make it slippery. It has evolved some since my childhood, but I’ve seen the new version in use and they still tend to tear up the lawn, leave the kids muddy and sore. When I saw the Super Water Slide from Hearthsong I was intrigued. I have been looking for more outdoor ideas for my … [Read more...]

Hasbro Connect 4 Launchers : Review [CLOSED Giveaway]

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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...]

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

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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...]