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Holiday Gift Guide:Yo Gabba Gabba Christmas In Gabba land Book

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What happens in Gabba Land at Christmas time? The Gabba gang decorates the tree and makes presents… and takes pictures of the festivities! This padded board book with photo sleeves lets kids see themselves in Gabba land!
***This book is perfect for any preschooler, to celebrate christmas with Yo Gabba Gabba. The book is about the gang decorating a Christmas tree. You can inset your childs photos in the book, to make them feel part of the holiday fun.  The book is onlyabout 5 pages long, so it was short entertainment for my son.  The pages are cardboard(board book), so you don’t have to worry about pages being ripped.  My children enjoyed this book and even wanted to start decorating the Christmas tree already.
Retail price: $7.99 www.kids.simonandschuster.com
Rating: 7
Visit www.YoGabbaGabba.com to see whats new with your favorite cartoon.
Disclosure- I received a free book in exchange for my review, this however does not change my opinion. Everything expressed is my own opinion.

Holiday Gift Guide: Wide Mouth Food Processor

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The PowerPro Wide Mouth FP2500 is life made simple.  This food processor gives you the flexibility to slice, chop, shred, grate, and puree as much or as little as you want. It also has a smooth control panel and a 10 cup work bowl.

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The features are:   

  • Stainless Steel Slice and Shredder Disk
  • Powerful 500-Watt Motor
  • Stainless Steel Chopping Blade
  • Dough Blade
    • Wide-Mouth Feed Chute
    • Non-Skid Suction Feet
    • Safety Interlock System
    • Cord Wrap

    Parts are dishwasher safe, a huge convenance for all moms.

    ****This is great for any Meal especially tacos and salads. You can shred lettuce and grate cheese. not to mention chop cucumbers.   I really enjoyed having taco night without having to grate cheese myself.  The speed is really fast for shredding and chopping. It even has suckers on the bottom of the food processor so it stays in place on your counter.

    Retail price:$77.45 on Amazon but you can find it at most retail stores.

    Rating:9

    Disclosure-I received this product free of charge in exchange for my review this however does not affect my feelings on this product. all thoughts on this product are my own.

    Holiday Gift Guide:Yo Gabba Gabba Music is Awesome CD (Giveaway)

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    W!LDBRAIN, the award-winning animation and entertainment company and S2BN Entertainment are proud to announce the launch of YO GABBA GABBA! LIVE:  THERE’S A PARTY IN MY CITY, the first live U.S. touring show for the hit children’s program Yo Gabba Gabba!.  The show will feature DJ Lance Rock, and everyone’s favorite cast of characters– Brobee (the little green one), Foofa (the pink flower bubble), Muno (the red Cyclops), Plex (the magic robot), and Toodee (the blue cat-dragon) as well as lots of surprise guests.  The tour comes on the heels of the first YO GABBA GABBA! CD release YO GABBA GABBA! Music is awesome, hitting the shelves nationwide on October 20.

    Yo Gabba Gabba tour dates are as follow

     

    Los Angeles, CA               

    Shrine Expo Hall               Saturday, November 14, 2009 11AM and 3PM 

    Sunday, November 15, 2009 11AM and 3PM

     

    New York, NY                   

    Beacon Theatre Saturday, November 21, 2009 11AM and 2PM and 5PM

     

    Chicago, IL                        

    Rosemont Theatre Saturday, December 5, 2009 11AM and 3PM

    Tickets are on sale now through www.ticketmaster.com and www.YogabbaGabba.com  

     

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    The songs on the Cd include:

    1. Theme song

    2. Party In My Tummy

    3.It’s Okay, Try Again

    4.I Like To Dance

    5.Robo Dancing

    6.Get The Sillies Out

    7. Biz Beat #1

    8.Nice N Clean

    9. Try It You’ll Like It

    10.Lovely, Love my Family

    11.Don’t Be afraid

    12. Just Because It’s Different Doesn’t mean It’s scary

    13.Bubbles

    14.Brush Brush Brush

    15.Nice &Easy

    16.Hey Won’t Somebody Come and play

    17.Go Crazy Remix

    18.You Can’t always Get What You Want

    19.Bedtime Lullaby

    20. Goodbye Song

    21. Closing Theme

    This CD hits stores today and would be a great holiday gift for any Yo gabba Gabba fan. You can find it in most retail stores or on Amazon with a retail price of $10.99 

     

    ***My children love Yo Gabba Gabba and know almost all the songs by heart so they were thrilled to when they got to listen to this CD. It was a Party In My House Tummy! All the songs are on the show and teach a certain lesson. Cleaning your room, brushing your teeth, trying new foods, thats what I really like about this series. They teach children to do what their parents ask in a fun way. At my house during Dinner, when my DD refuses to eat something, We will remind her the Yo gabba Gabba Song “Try It You’ll Like It”  sometimes it works.

    YO GABBA GABBA! premiered in the U.S. on Nickelodeon in August, 2007 and currently ranks as one of the most popular series on television with broad appeal among preschoolers, parents, teens and adults.  The award-winning series stars DJ Lance Rock (Lance Robertson) and a cast of colorful characters, including: Brobee, the little green one, Foofa, the pink flower bubble, Muno, the red Cyclops, Toodee, the blue cat-dragon and Plex, the yellow robot. Today’s most popular names in movies, television, music and sports flock to guest star in the groundbreaking show, including Jack Black, Rachel Dratch, Melora Hardin, Tony Hawk, Biz Markie, Jack McBrayer, MGMT, Mark Mothersbaugh, The Roots, Andy Samberg, Amy Sedaris, The Shins, Amare Stoudemire, The Ting Tings, Jimmy Eat World and Elijah Wood, among others.  

    Disclosure: I received  A Yo Gabba  pre=”Gabba “>Gabba CD, book, and movie at no cost to me in exchange for writing about Yo Gabba Gabba Live, This does not persuade my opinion on anything. These are my personal views on the product.

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    Holiday Gift Guide:Morphibians Gator RC Car

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    Description from site:From the depths of the sea, up comes the Kid Galaxy Toys Morphibians Gator Remote Control Toy – land and water fun all in one! The Morphibians Gator is the powerful, 4 wheel drive remote control car that looks like an alligator with a cool new metallic skin as it drives through ponds and pools, but this Morphibians Gator can drive onto land to “eat up” anything in its way! With a fully functional radio control, the Morphibians Gator Remote Control Toy now also features headlights that help light the way, making this remote control toy ready to perform anywhere. Get ready to drive this green gator machine wherever you can dream! Morphibians Gator from Kid Galaxy Toys operates at 27MHz. Requires 3 “AA” batteries and 2 “AAA” batteries, not included.

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    ***This is the first educational toy I have ever seen make my hubby get excited.  All three of my children fought over it, so it is pretty popular in my house..  This car is small, but perfect for the hands of a preschooler. The batteries were a bit hard to put in, as the cover is a little hard to get off.  My children absolutely love and approve this toy, they can not put it down.  It’s a land and water toy, but you can not submerge it in water, just small puddles. The headlights also light up, which is fun for playing in the dark!

    Visit www.growingtreetoys.com for this gift idea and so much more.

    Recommended for ages 3 and up

    retails for $29.95

    Rating:8 1/2

    Disclosure: Product was received

    Holiday Gift Guide: EX S5 Digital Camera

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    The EX-S5 is a sleek and sturdy digital camera with a compact design, producing high-quality results from a stylish body. Available in a variety of colors, the EX-S5 boasts 10.1 megapixels and weighs in at just over five ounces excluding the battery, making it sleeker and slimmer than almost any other entry-level digital camera on the market.  Widescreen videos can easily be recorded on the EX-S5, and the camera also offers YouTube capture Mode which records videos at the ideal settings for the world’s largest video-sharing site.  Retailing at $129, this camera offers advanced technology at a very affordable price.

    ***This little camera is the perfect pocket camera.   It’s small and sleek design makes it perfect to fit in a purse, pocket or diaper bag.  I love that it has a big screen, for better picture-taking. 

    here are some pics i took with this camera

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    This camera takes better quality pics than my Kodak.   The only complaint I have about the Casio EX S5 is the usb slot on the camera is hard to get to.    You can also make Videos, and instantly upload the to you tube.

    retail $129.00, but can be found on Amazon for $119.88

    visit www.casio.com for this gift idea and much more.

    Rating: 9

    Holiday Gift Guide:Cyclone 12 speed blender

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    Get the force of a Cyclone to power through even your toughest blending tasks. The unique Cyclone™ Glass Blending Jar design helps keep ingredients in the path of the multi-level stainless steel blades, while 650 watts of peak power and 10 speeds plus pulse ensure great results on salsas, smoothies, shakes, soups, stews and more!

    Features:

  • 48-oz. Cyclone™ Glass Blending Jar
  • Multi-Level Stainless Steel Blades
  • 12 Speeds plus Pulse
  • 2-oz. Measuring Cup Lid Insert
  • Perfect Pour® Jar Spout
  • Cord Storage
  • Dishwasher-Safe Lid

    • Cyclone 12 speed blender also has a 2 yr limited warranty.

    I have never owned or used a blender before, so when i received the cyclone in the mail i couldn’t wait to try it.  There are some recipes in the manual that i tried out first.

    Mango raspberry Fizz

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    • 1 1/2 cups pineapple mango juice
    • 1 1/2 cups raspberry sorbet
    • 1 cup frozen sliced peaches
    • cold club soda
    • mint sprigs

    Combine first three ingredients, cover and pulse. Press smoothie until well blended, fill glass with mixture. Top with club soda, garnish with mint sprig.

    **I wasn’t to fond of this drink, but my hubby loved it.

    we also tried Cran-Pineapple Colada

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    • 1 1/2 cups cran-apple juice
    • 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
    • 2/3 cups frozen  class=”hiddenSpellError” pre=”frozen “>Pina Colada mix
    • 1 ripe banana, sliced
    • 2 cups ice cubes

    combine all ingredients in order, close lid. pulse several times 5 seconds, press liquefy until smooth and blended.

    **This drink was really delicious

    We also made milk shakes

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    • Ice cream(we used cookies n cream)
    • milk
    • chocolate syrup
    • I added extra Oreos(optional)

     

    ***This was so good, of course not very healthy.

    ****The 12 speed cyclone blender is great for making smoothies, shakes, salsa, margaritas, and so much more.  We have been using it everyday since we got it and will keep using it.  It has a glass pitcher, and the lid is dish washer safe. The speed is great and really fast, I am really loving this blender.

    This is the perfect holiday gift for the busy mom on the go.

    rating:10

    disclosure:I received this product free in exchange for my review. This however does not affect my judgement or views.

    Holiday Gift Guide: Strawberry Shortcake’s Berry Cafe

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    From manufacturer:She might be tiny, but Strawberry Shortcake has a huge heart! Her friends love to gather at her Berry Café, where they can always count on her for a helping hand and some berry delicious treats—no wonder she’s everyone’s best friend in Berry Bitty City.

    Help your Strawberry Shortcake figure serve up very special treats in her charming strawberry-shaped, berry-sweet smelling café! Send her up and down her pull-out staircase, readying her shop and carrying delicious “croissants”, “waffles”, “muffins” and more from her special oven to her countertop and table. Just in case guests are thirsty, too, help her make “smoothies” in the blender that really whirls! Then, when it’s time to close up shop, let your Strawberry Shortcake figure relax with a ride on her special bird friend—press down on the top and around and around they’ll spin!

    Café playset 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.

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    *** My DD fell in love with this playset the moment she saw it.  She is a big Strawberry shortcake fan. This playset is tons of fun, but it does have a lot of small parts. It’s a lot cheaper than doll houses.  The playset is very cute, i love the swinging bird at the top.

    This is recommended for  ages 4 and up

    retail value is $34.99 and can be bought at hasbrotoyshopor retail locations.

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    This is a prfect gift for the holidays for any little girl!

    Holiday Gift Guide: Cherry Blossom Market

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    Give little imaginations the perfect place to bloom – and set up shop! – with this adorable market playhouse. Standing just over four feet tall, the exterior is adorned with blooming flowers printed on the double-sided fabric walls. Inside depicts a sideboard crawling with pantry staples, jars of yummy “treats” on the windowsill and a real fabric curtain above the window. Little shoppers can order from the walk-up window, while the store clerk works inside, pretending to pack and sell the freshest “fruits” and “vegetables,” or make imaginative “ice cream” creations for friends! Transactions are made on the play cash register that comes with play money, while the “clock” on the wall lets everyone know how long until closing time. Moms and Dads will find the lightweight structure simple to move and nest DREAM TOWN accessories (sold separately – includes list similar to SWEET LILY castle) for fast, easy storage. Who would’ve thought that the best place for your little girl to play store is located in the nicest neighborhood she knows – your very own home!

    ***Dream town cherry Blossom Market is apart of the Dream Town collection.  Includes the market playhouse, cash register, and play money.  This is such a fun playhouse. and my DD are learning counting money and taking inventory!   This was a little confusing and hard to put together, but it is worth it when it’s ready.

    Ages 3 and up

    Dream Town Cherry Blossom Market retails at $51.99

    the Cherry Blossom Market Produce Stand is retailed at $22.99

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    We also received Market produce stand.

    Shop to your heart’s content with this adorable produce stand that’s selling nothing but the freshest pretend fruits and veggies! The three-bin fabric stand holds only the “ripest” fabric foods, including a pretend pear, strawberry, broccoli stalk, eggplant and corn! Add it to the CHERRY BLOSSOM Market playhouse (sold separately) for an even bigger shopping experience! Use the reusable shopping bag to make lots of trips and pack your favorite picks inside – fruits and veggies have never been more fun!
    Produce stand comes with fabric broccoli, fabric pear, fabric strawberry, fabric corn, fabric eggplant, shopping bag, produce stand (plastic frame, 5 pieces, fabric cover) and instructions. 

    **This is a great little stand to keep produce on to help sell in the little market.   We weren’t to excited about the fruit being fabric, but we can always get plastic play fruit.

    Visit www.hasbrotoyshop.comto purchase these items or find them a a local retailer.

    Holiday gift guide: Chuck My Talking Truck

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    Chuck my talking Truck is part of the Chuck and friends collection.

    from manufacturer:   CHUCK MY TALKING TRUCK toy is a preschool boy’s best buddy who always has something to say!  This friendly truck featuring sound recognition technology is fully interactive and will roll forward when called!  CHUCK is revving to go with over 40 onboard phrases to encourage play such as “We’ve got work to do!”  Toddlers will enjoy rolling the brightly-colored dump truck across the floor, tilting back the dump bed to unload big hauls, and going on adventures with their fun loving pal CHUCK.   Requires three “C” batteries, not included.  Available at most major toy retailers nationwide and on HasbroToyShop.com.

    Requires 3 C batteries, which are  included.  Chuck My talking Truck talks when you press his bumper, top lights, and lift the dump bed. The dump bed wiggles, and the bumper moves.  Plus the truck rolls toward you when you call it.

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    *** This Tonka truck is such a creative toy. my son got a big kick out of it.   It’s fully motorized, talks, wiggles, everything you could imagine this truck does.  It also includes a story book for your little one, that my son loves so much.  The phrases are fun and my son is even repeating them. “comin through!” “Let’s get to work”, “time to roll”

    This toy is sold and distributed by Hasbro

    For ages 3+(but website says ages 2 and up)

    Retail price is $34.99

    disney store earth day fun

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    earthday_logo1On April 22, Earth Day, Disney store will be celebrating with a variety of activities to inspire families to recycle, and conserve. As well as offer new products and apparel made from recycled materials.

    Recycling is magic project: Store Guests are invited to join in the recycling fun, just bring in 3 empty plastic bottles to recycle. While supplies last guests will recieve a free reusable water bottle. (a $8.50 value)

    new apparel made from recycled water bottles. Shoppers can purchase a soft wrinkle free shirt, and a reusable tote bag made from recycled plastic water bottles.

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    t shirt made from recycled water bottles

    kids $12.50

    adults 16.50

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    Organic cotton t shirts

    kids $12.50

    adults $16.50

    in collaboration with the Nature Conservancy, Disney Store and Disney Worldwide Conservation Fun have planted 96,000 trees—one tree per reusable tote bag made from 100 percent recycled materials that are available for purchase during this time.

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    tote bag made from recycled water bottles

    $19.50

     

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    gardening apron

    kids $29.50

    adults $39.50

     

     

      also not pictured they have

    Garden tool set and tote $34.50

    reusable shopping bag $2.50 (can’t beat that price)

    Large aluminum bottle $16.50

    small stainless steel bottle $12.50

    Travel mug $12.50

    Ceramic Earth day mug $10.50

    Seed paper stationary set $12.50

    to find a disney store near you go here

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