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Holiday Gift Guide 2010: Nerf All Weather Blitz Flyer Flying Disc

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Description:  Play at peak level no matter what the weather’s like with this awesome official tournament size WEATHER BLITZ Flyer disc! Special technology gives this disc the perfect balance of grip and slip in any weather, so you can execute your perfect throws, no matter what the weather throws at you. And, with its outstanding durability, this disc will stand up to the most rugged conditions and rough games, again and again and again!

****This frisbee is so cool, we had a cheap one from the dollar store, but it started cracking when it got cold. My kids would take it to the beach and the designs would come off. The nerf all weather is durable and makes playtime fun even in the cold. My daughter was so thrilled to be able to play with this. She loves the game of frisbee and is begging me to go to the beach.   The flying disk even has padding on it for a firm grip. This is a great gift for a girl or boy.

Retail: $9.99

My rating:8

Disclosure: No compensation was received, a product was provided.

Celebrating the Holidays with Build A Bear GiveawayClosed

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My kids love Build A Bear and get excited every time we go. They have been begging to go since they heard about the new holiday collections at Build A Bear.

The Rudolph Collection is my absolute favorite and Rudolph and Clarice even talk to each other. My kids are more interested in Bumble the abominable snowman.  They also have the Snow Hugs Teddy (limited edition), Star Wars bear and clothes. Coming December 10 is the speaker starz collection. The bears contain a speaker that you can hook your MP3 player up to, so you can listen to your favorite music.

 I chose bumble to review. He’s cute and soft, and very monster like which is perfect for any boy.  He doesn’t make any noises or anything, he’s just cuddely. I also purchased Rudolph and Clarice, which are so cute. They can talk and light up. The holiday collection never fails at Build A Bear Holly and Hal, Frosty, and Now Bumble, Rudolph, Clarice. My kids love to sit and watch their movies while holding there Build A Bear.

I have a $25 gift card to build a bear to giveaway

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Contest ends 12/15

Disclosure: no compensation was received, I received a gift card to make Bumble from the company who is also providing the giveaway. I purchased everything else.

Holiday Gift Guide 2010: George Foreman Evolve Grill

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Product Description: Enjoy total countertop versatility plus healthy cooking with the most versatile grill ever from George Foreman. The Evolve Grill is specially designed to be as versatile as you need with up to 10 plates available for purchase. You start with a 4-plate starter set, then build your collection with as many plates as you need for 24/7 cooking versatility. The grill features our adjustable slope that lets you lay the surface flat for even cooking or use the patented slope to help knock out the fat as you grill. Our George Tough nonstick coating lets you cook without oil or butter, even on delicate foods. The 84 square inch cooking surface is perfect to feed your family of 4 all their favorites. With digital time and temperature control, you can get precise results on everything from omelets and sandwiches to grilled steak and poultry. All this, plus dishwasher-safe removable plates and accessories for easy cleaning.

**** I was told I would receive the Evolve grill with muffin pan, but i received the mini burger instead. I was a little disappointed, because I wanted baking to be a little easier.  We use the evolve grill everyday. It only takes half the time to cook anything than a regular grill. The first thing I made was Meatloaf in the deep dish bake pan. It came out very good! Since there is no drain in the pan, i had to take it off and drain the fat in the middle of cooking.  Since then I have cooked pork, and chicken and I never really get much fat in the drip pan. The only downside is it takes up a lot of counter space.

Retail:149.99 but you can buy on Amazon for $114.17

My rating: 9

Disclosure:No compensation was received, a product was provided by the company.

Mickey’s Number Roundup and Handy Manny Big Construction Job With Mickey Mote

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Product Description:  Rustle Up Some Fun! Howdy Mousekeroos! It’s time to put on your cowboy hats, grab your lassos and help Mickey, Goofy and all your Clubhouse pals wrangle a boisterous herd of wild numbers into Mickey Corral. Laugh it up as you count ‘em down from 10 to 1, and rustle up the right Mouseketools to catch those rascally numbers! Then search for Daisy Bo Peep’s lost sheep, decode a secret message, and solve more super fun puzzles. For big surprises and rootin’, tootin’ fun from sun up to sundown, count on Mickey’s Numbers Round-Up!

Bonus Features:

  • never before seen episode

Description:  Put on your hard hats and team up with Handy Manny on an awesome full-length adventure!  Join Manny and his Tools as they head out of town to work on an exciting construction project in Concrete Falls. Meanwhile, back in Sheet Rock Hills, Mr. Lopart tries to fill in for Manny – with hilarious results! Can Kelly convince Manny to come home and save the day? Introducing new Power Tools, new songs, and a wonderful message about the rewards of taking on new challenges, Big Construction Job is fully loaded with tons of fun for everyone!

Bonus:

  • never before seen episode (Good Fences/Butterflies)

**** This is so much fun according to my kids. My son is almost 3 and even he can participate in this.  The Mickey Mote gets the kids up, more learning and fun.  My son really enjoyed Mickey’s number roundup and even learned a few numbers I don’t think he knew before.  The only downside is I have 3 kids and 1 mote. they share but not enough. LOL! This is a great learning tool and what i love is it actually has the thinking instead of just sitting in from of the TV.

Retail:$23.99

Release date: November 16, 2010

My rating:8

Disclosure: No compensation was received, a product was received for this review.

Holiday Gift Guide 2010: Holiday scholastic GiveawayClosed

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Scholastic has offered to Give 1 of my readers a big prize pack for the Holidays consisting of 6 books

 2 of the books I have personally got read are

 

It’s Christmas David-Christmas is coming, and Santa Claus is making his list. David is trying to be good, but when the house is filled with candy canes, Christmas cookies and beautifully wrapped gifts, it’s very hard to stay out of trouble! From wayward snowballs to the sleepless excitement of Christmas Eve, best-selling author David Shannon perfectly captures the joy and laughter of the holiday season.

Captain Blue Sky–Santa brings Jack his best toy pal, Captain Sky Blue, a pilot. Sky speaks in Pilot Talk (“Roger! Wilco!”). After a thunderstorm separates Sky and his buddy (“Mayday!”), Sky is abducted by a whale, then left alone to wander a frigid ocean floor until he chances upon a very special place, a place where he’s been before (“Now I’m spooled up!”). Captain Sky Blue thinks he has finally found an easy way home, but first he must help Santa out on Christmas Eve –a challenge that puts his pilot skills to the test! From Caldecott Medal Winner author Richard Egielski.

** These books are so cute and easy to read for preschoolers as there are not a lot of words. Perfect gift for Christmas

I have these six titles to give away:

  • Captain Sky Blue
  • It’s Christmas David
  •  Ook and Gluk
  •  Tony Baloney
  •  Odious Ogre
  •  I SPY Christmas

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Contest ends 12/10/10

Disclosure: no compensation was received, products were provided by company for giveaway.

Holiday Gift Guide 2010: Knex Hi-Flyers 10 Model Building Set

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Product Description: Build and rebuild 10 different hi-flying models! Building instructions and ideas are included for fun flying machines. Plus there’s a K’NEXman to help land the plane or take off in the hot air balloon. With 130 parts, you can create anything else you can imagine. Ages 5+

****We love Knex, they are so fun and entertaining. I really like the fact that there are so many things you can make, my kids imaginations go crazy!  With this set you can make Airplanes and it even comes with a little man. My daughter loves this, and even put a Barbie on top of the plane, and said she was going gliding, LOL. This is perfect for boys or girls during the holidays.

Retail:$11.99 but you can find on Amazon for $10.96

My rating:7

Disclosure: No compensation was received for this post, a product was received for review.

Holiday Gift Guide 2010: Miraclebody Jeans

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Product Description: By the makers of Miraclesuit, the #1 brand of designer control fashion swimwear, we bring you innovative patent-pending technology in the Miraclebody Collection. Miraclebody is a collection of jeans, tops, and other control fashion apparel crafted to enhance your life.

 

****It says 10 lbs lighter in ten seconds, which is kindof true for me. My problem is a 10 fits but is a little tight, and a 12 was to big. So i stuck with the 10, and I do have a little bit of a muffin top, but when you cover that up i look a lot smaller. I really do like these jeans, my only complaint is that they don’t come in Short. I’m really short and the pants were way to long. 

Retail:$110 at Miraclebody Jeans

My rating: 8

Disclosure: I did not receive any compensation for this post, a product was provided for my review.

Holiday Gift Guide 2010: Knex Construction Crew Building Set

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Product Description: Build friendly construction vehicles! Includes NEW KID K’NEX blocks plus colorful, chunky KID K’NEX rods & connectors and personality parts like eyes and wheels. When playtime is over, store the parts in the handy storage box for a quick and easy clean-up.

****My kids love Knex, you can let your mind run wild with all the building possibiltys.  With this set you can make little bugs/animals and cars, bug cars! Two of my sons favorite things, he loves this set, and I like that the peices are so easy to put together, and apart. Plus the box becomes a small carry case for easy clean up. This is a great gift for boys or girls.

Retail:$9.99

My rating:8

Disclosure: No compensation was received for this post, a product was received for this review.

Holiday Gift Guide: Toy Story 3 Blu-ray Combo

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Product Description: As Andy gets ready to leave for college, Woody, Buzz, Jessie and the rest of the gang wonder if this is the end of the line. But, when a mix up lands them in the Sunnyside Day Care Center where they meet 14 new toys, they soon discover that a wild new adventure is just beginning! Take an amazing journey with some of the most beloved characters in movie history and discover what being a friend is truly all about.

****I was surprised at how hilarious this movie is.  I was thinking this movie was going to have a couple funny jokes throughout the movie. It was non-stop laughter though. Barbie and Ken were really my favorite, they were so funny. The funniest of all though would have to be Buzz speaking spanish and dancing around. My kids and I loved this movie. This is definitely a must have this holiday season.

   

Retail:$24.99

Release date: November 2, 2010

Running time: 102 minutes

Disclosure: No compensation was received a product was provided by Disney

Holiday Gift Guide 2010: Fur Real Friends Newborn Panda Bear

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Product Description: Newborns need lots of love and attention, so cuddle up close with your new little friend! Cradle your Newborn Bear Cub figure in your arms and ‘feed’ him with his bottle accessory. When hes done, rub his soft tummy and hell blink and reach out for you because your little guy is ready to play and ready for lots of hugs and kisses! Stands about 7-inches tall when seated. Comes with bottle accessory.

****When I was first pitched about the Newborn Fur Real Friend I thought it was going to be big, like most Fur Real Friends. I had never seen them before, when it arrived I fell in love. These friends are so tiny and small, they coo and make other sounds. I seriously considered keeping this from having  my kids, but I had to share it with them. My son is attached to it and won’t let it go. It’s his baby doll without the girlyness.

Retail: $15.99

My rating: 9

Disclosure: I did not receive any compensation for this post, a product was received for my review.

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