Mega Bloks Dora Bath Time

My daughter loves playing with Dora sets, and we recently received the new Bath time set from Mega Bloks.  Maddy loves playing with the snap together blocks and changing Dora's outfit.  Changing the clothes is really easy to do, with just a snap, you can change Dora's skirt.  All the accessories to have Dora get ready for the day, or get ready for bed, makes the Dora's Bath Time buildable set really fun to play with.

I like that the set is complete for a time of play, and not too big to make a big mess with.  There are other Dora buildable sets to get to add to the collection for a bigger play set area, so we can add on to the Bath Time, if we want. 

Maddy loves to get Dora ready, and loves to pamper Dora in her bathroom.  Dora can take a bath in the tub, along with her little ducky, as well as comb and hair dry her hair.  I love that the hair dryer and the comb fits into Dora's hand~ which makes the Dora doll more fun to play with.  The Dora bathroom set is easy to set up, and there are several ways that a child can put together the bathroom area to make different scenes.  Maddy likes to have Dora look at herself in her mirror and she also likes putting the little hangers on the rack with a skirt on it.  I like that this set encourages Maddy to use her imagination, and it also fine tunes her motor skills with building and managing the smaller parts.  I recommend this play set, and I love that the price is affordable, and that my kids enjoy playing with it.
Dora's Bath Time (estimated retail value $14.99) is available at Kmart, Toys "R" Us (U.S.A, Canada and online), Wal-Mart (U.S.A, Canada and online), select Target locations and Amazon.com.  Geared toward ages 3+

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I was sent the Mega Bloks Dora's Bath Time buildable set from Mega Bloks and Team Mom.  I was not compensated for my time or written review.  The thoughts and opinions in this review are of my own and written by me.

Fisher Price BIGFOOT is HERE (Review & Giveaway)

Bigfoot, the newest, BIGGEST remote controlled character, new from Fisher Price and Imaginext. He is silly, and he is entertaining. My kids were very excited when he arrived in a big box. Here is a video of them when they took him out...

Bigfoot can do many different things. With the foot-shaped, kid-friendly remote, kids can make Bigfoot move forward and back.

My kids love that they have the control over Bigfoot by using the remote. I really like that this toy comes with such an easy-to-use remote. Bigfoot can roll forward and roll backward, can display emotions (angry, happy, sleepy), does his exercise, throws a ball, and talks. If you push on Bigfoot's chest, he will giggle, too.

My daughter loves to hold Bigfoot's hand. This is the hand that you place to ball into to have Bigfoot throw a ball.
Here is a video clip I took of the kids with Bigfoot in action. He is pretty entertaining!


My littlest guy loves to work the remote, too, however Bigfoot gets a little confused with the pressing of so many buttons (my son just likes to push the buttons over and over). So, the Bigfoot toy is recommended for ages 3 and up, because those ages can understand the purpose of the pictured-buttons to work the remote.
Bigfoot says, "Beep, Beep, Beep," when he is backing up, and he says, "Look Out," when he is about to roll. When Bigfoot is going to go to sleep, he usually takes a little bit...with laying down, and putting his feet up. He makes sounds of sleeping, too. He even has dreams (good and bad) depending on what the kids push on the remote, he even says, "Bigfoot scared!" It is pretty funny! I love when Bigfoot starts singing and dancing, too. The kids like to Jam out with him.
My daughter loves to rub Bigfoot on his head. He has a bunch of hair.
Bigfoot's eyes move, his eye brows move up and down, his mouth moves, his arms go up and down~ plus shake, and he wiggles his nose with certain phrases and emotions. Bigfoot likes to eat on his leaf (which is included), and he likes to say, "Yummy!" He also says, "Excuse me," when a sound comes from behind him, and "Ouch," when he runs into things.
My kids are having a great time playing with Bigfoot. They like to make him do all his tricks, say his funny phrases, throw the ball, and munch on his leaf (ball and leaf included). Bigfoot is a fun toy for kids! I think it is great that the remote has been great for my kids to learn how to make him function, and promotes good eye-hand coordination. My kids have been creative with Bigfoot with making him do some things at the same time.
My kids love Fisher Price toys, and I feel confident to stand behind the Fisher Price brand! We love Fisher Price!

Bigfoot can be purchased in stores like Walmart, Target and Kmart, and also found online on sites such as the Fisher Price Shop and Amazon. SRP $ 100.00.
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You can enter to win a Bigfoot!
To enter: Go to the Fisher-Price and/or Imaginext website and find another interesting product, or information about the companies and comment on this post about it.
Contest ends October 15th, 2010.
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I was sent a Bigfoot from Fisher-Price to review. I was not compensated in anyway for my review. The opinions and statements in this review are of my own. I am sponsored to host a giveaway for a Bigfoot on my site, and the winner will receive a Bigfoot direct from the company. I was given the products for my personal opinion and option to share with my readers.

Build-A-Bear Workshop (review & Giveaway!) Great Christmas gift~

Our family loves Build-A-Bear Workshop! I had never created a furry friend at the BABW before, and I was thrilled to be apart of that! We (Madelyn and I) got to see the new BABW movie: Holly & Hal Moose, and then go to the BABW and make Holly and Hal! What an experience! I love that Build-A-Bear gives children (and adults) so many options for what kind/type of animal/friend they want to create! Not only do you get to pick out your new friend, you can shop in the store for outfits, shoes, hats, coats, etc. for your new pal! I just got an adorable Black Bear Teddy to review. His name is Dimples, and he is sure a cutie!
Caleb is enthralled with his new friend, Dimples. He is really excited that Dimples is all decked out in uniform...DARTH VADER! Caleb has been getting excited about the Star Wars characters (mostly because his older brother digs them) and he was happy to get Dimples in the Darth attire. Build-A-Bear offers purchase options of bears/furry friends by theme, too.
The Darth Vader outfit comes complete with the suit (and there is a special opening in the back of the suit for Dimples ~ or other bears, tails), mask (completely covers his face), black shoes, and the light saber. Caleb really likes to pretend to use the light saber, too.
Dimples looks fierce and ready to challenge anyone, doesn't he?
Oh, but look at his face! He is absolutely adorable! All the Build-A-Bear animals are super cute!
My baby loves the Dimples Bear from Build-A-Bear, too. He loves to kiss Dimples, especially when Dimples has his mask on!
There are over 400 Build-A-Bear Workshop stores around the world, and BABW also has conveinient online shopping selections at buildabear.com. This is a great option for your holiday shopping. One thing that I want to do with my kids is go into BABW and have them each make a new "friend" for their sibling. They could pick out one they think that their sibling would like, hand "stuff it," comb it out, and pick out clothing/accessories for their new animal. Build-A-Bear Workshop is a great place for kids to have fun, design, and be creative. Build-A-Bear has some great new selections for this holiday round up:
Frosty the Snowman, Holly and Hal Moose, Lil’ Robot Hal, Alvin, Simon and Theodore, Brittany, Winter Hugs Bear, Polar Bear, Lil’ Chocolate Cub Dressed as a Boy Elf and Brown Sugar Bear Dressed as a Girl Elf, and more. You can always personalize any bear as you want just pick and choose. Build-A-Bear Workshop offers great selections of bears/friends for girls and boys, along with fun and stylish accessories. We LOVE Build-A-Bear and highly recommend them to you! Hey, if you are a "last minute shopper," Build-A-Bear has a great online checkout ready to roll!

Want the chance to win a DARTH VADER Dimples Build-A-Bear?
This contest is open to bloggers and non-bloggers of the United States. Contest is open until December 23rd, 2009.
To enter, leave a comment about what Build-A-Bear you would like to make(mandatory for entry)**For extra chances you can: blog this contest, add my button to your site, subscribe to my blog, twitter and/or become a fan on facebook, and/or visit everyday and comment about something you learned from visiting the Build-A-Bear Workshop. Lots of chances to win! Don't forget to put the extra comments for the "extra" work. Good luck!**

This review was provided from Build-A-Bear Workshop, which provided me with the free product to review and information to share with my readers. I am sponsored to offer a BAB to giveaway to my readers through this review. I was given the product for my personal opinion and option to share with my readers. I was not compensated for my time or written review.

Aim & Shoot with Prime Time Toys (and a giveaway)

What is summer without a good water squirt? My kids have had a blast~ literally, with their Prime Time Toys that I got to review. We got two Critter Blasters, a Dolphin and a Turtle, and the Blaster Board. We love taking them out on the pontoon and squirting them as far as we can. My son loves to aim at the bird populations (sea gulls, geese, loons, etc.)
It took Madelyn a bit to figure out how to pump the Critter Blaster, but now she is a pro! Caleb was her helper, and after a few times of him filling her critter, now she is doing it all by herself (and she is 2 years old). She loves sticking it down into the bucket of water, pulling up the turtle, and then squirting out the water in a blast! I was surprised at how far these mini squirters could shoot!
Here she is looking for something to aim at.....She has pretty good aim, too. She loves to do what her brother does. Even if it means aiming at her parents! :) I didn't get a photo of that, but yes, she did get me good.

Caleb absolutely loves to shoot his Dolphin water toy. He enjoys shooting it straight up in the air, which the water ends up hitting me or Terry. That is funny, of coarse.

I love the look on his face here, priceless!

The Blaster Board is a fun toy, as well. Kids can take this board out swimming and use as a kick board. Little do the other swimmers know that this kick board is also a weapon. What fun Nathaniel has at shooting his friends in the water and they are unaware.Caleb is filling up the Blaster board here, and getting ready to (try) and shoot at some sea gulls.

Thank you Prime Time Toys for adding more water fun to our summer! We love the toys!

Prime Time Toys has several water toys, and also land toys available. The Critter Blasters are new this year, and have a SRP of $5.99 (recommended for ages 4 and up). The Blaster Board Liquidator has a SRP of $19.99. It is recommended for ages 6 and up. I highly recommend owning a few of the water toys for your trips to the pool or the lake...beware** they will create lots of laughter! :)

Would you like to enter to win a water toy from Prime Time Toys? You are in luck! They are sponsoring a giveaway for my readers! The winner will get to chose between four toys: the original Max Liquidator, Critter Blaster, Monster Blaster or the Blaster Board. To get your entry, go to the Prime Time Toys site and find something about their company. You have until July 28th and this contest is open to bloggers and non-bloggers of the USA.

For extra chances you can: blog this contest, add my button to your site, subscribe to my blog, twitter and/or facebook this contest, and/or visit everyday and add another friendly comment. Lots of chances to win! Don't forget to put the extra comments for the "extra" work. Good luck!

SmarteBear is "preferred" for kids PLUS a giveaway!

I am excited to share with you a toy parents can love, appreciate, and give to your kids with full confidence! The all new interactive toy, SmarteBear is a new technology toy that will be completely loved, adored and cherished by your toddlers! The SmarteBear is extremely soft and cuddly! I was very impressed with the quality and cuddliness of this adorable pet! SmarteBear comes in 3 adorable characters: bear, cat and dog.

SmarteBear sings award winning songs (with a wide variety from lullaby's, fun songs, learning songs and dancing songs), tells interactive stories, plays educational games and more! This is the toy of the times, because it is the ipod for toddlers with being able to download more songs, games and stories to suit you and your child's likes and tastes. The SmarteBear comes with a USB port that you just plug into the computer. This toy can grow with your child, too because as your child's tastes change, you can change SmarteBear's settings online.
There is a box (about the size of a deck of cards) inside the back Velcro pocket on the SmarteBear. On this box is also the power button, and 2 volume buttons (up and down). That is a huge plus about this toy! He gives kids options to chose which activity he will do next by either squeezing his hand for yes, or squeezing his foot for no. I really like that feature because it gives kids options, and lets them be in control of how they want to play. I think this toy is great for individual play, road trips, nap times, and more! There is even a headphone jack on the plastic battery case, so my kids can play and have fun without me needing to listen to it over and over. Another Parent bonus!

My kids have had so much fun with it already! I am sure it will be a toy they will wear out!
SmarteBear teaches the kids their colors with the colorful circles on his paws (hands and feet). In this picture, Caleb is playing Simon Says with his SmarteDog! SmarteDog says,"Simon says squeeze my red hand." Not only does Caleb have to find the right color, he has to know if it is the hand or foot. I think this builds up great listening skills, coordination, and following directions.
This is an excellent choice for your little toddler, and it would make a great Christmas gift! SmarteBear not only won the NAPPA Gold award , but also was a Dr. Toy's Best 10 Technology Toys and Best 100 Products, Top Kid Tech Gifts in Tom's Guide, won a Greatest Products award from iParenting Media Awards! Intellitoys smart-e-bear is a joint venture with award-winning Kids Preferred. Together they created the newest software that is stored in these adorable animals!
Designed for ages 2+, and specifically for those who are not reading yet up to age 6. Smart-e-bear retails for $79.99 and can be found at online retailers ToysRUs, Target, Hammacher, Amazon, and other specialty toy stores. Requires 2 "AA" batteries, included for demonstration (will need to be replaced).

Would you like a chance to win a SmarteBear? Just in time for Christmas, Intellitoys and KidsPreffered has offered to sponsor a giveaway for my readers! This contest is open to all readers living in the Continental United States. To get your first entry, you need to go to the SmarteBear website, click on Fun & Educational Songs, Stories and Games and choose a category. Come and let me know what you found to be interesting and which you would download if you had a smart-e-bear. You may come back each day and enter (again) after you do the first rule, just leave a comment about what other great things you found out at the SmarteBear website. Click here to see how you can earn extra credits to win, and click here to see guidelines and the official rules. Contest will end on December 15th, at 7:00 PM CST. GOOD LUCK!