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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. 

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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

New Elefun Games with Giveaway

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Kids can experience the fantasy world of Elefun & Friends online by visiting www.elefunandfriends.com and entering the special code that can be found inside each Elefun & Friends game box. Once the code is entered, kids can access The Tangled Tale, an Elefun & Friends animated short. This entertaining tale features Elefun on an adventure to untangle a kite string, which ultimately leads him to the true meaning of friendship. The Elefun & Friends online experience also lets kids play games and sing along to songs like “Friends´ til the End” and “Follow that String” that help remind children of the importance of fun and play!

The Elefun & Friends collection, which also includes Elefun, Hungry Hungry Hippos, and Gator Golf, provides a great way for parents and their kids to enjoy silly, active playtime together.

I received two Games to play with my kids.

Giraffalaff Limbo Box

Giraffalaff Limbo- is the crazy new game of “how low can you go?” Spin the dial to try one of the 6 limbo styles: classic limbo, crab walk, crawl, giraffe walk, bend forward or backward. The game´s built-in sound will play an encouraging song as preschoolers try not to bump into Giraffalaff. If he´s knocked over, he´ll roll on the floor in laughter. The player that passes under Giraffalaff at the lowest level wins.

Scatterpillar Scramble BoxIn Scatterpillar Scramble kids will do their best to balance marbles in the hands of one very wiggly caterpillar. Kids will have fun dancing along to the music with Scatterpillar in this fast-paced marble game. The first player to securely place all 8 marbles in Scatterpillar´s hands wins. Scatterpillar  Scramble was named the 2009 Preschool Game of the Year by Creative Child Magazine.

*** My children are loving the games. They are still trying to get the hang of Scatterpillar Scramble, as they are still a little small for that one. Giraffalaff Limbo they love, they have played it several times. My son gets so scared when the giraffe gets knocked over and laughs.(lol)  This games are so much fun and perfect for any preschooler.

I have one ELEfuns prize pack to give away, featuring both these games.

to enter leave me a comment telling me your favorite game as a child, or your childs favorite game?

Extra entries:

subscribe to my feed: 6 entries

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follow me on twitter: 2 entries

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leave a comment on any other post (from October) and come back and comment here with the post name. 2 entries per post

contest closes: 11/14/09

thanks to My blog spark and Hasbro for sponsoring this post, I received the games for free in exchange for a review. this however does not affect my views on the product.

Holiday gift guide: Gotta catch santa Clause DVD review

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Description from DVD:Hold on to your reindeer because finding Santa is about to become an adventure of a lifetime! Lionsgate releases an all-new CGI animated feature Gotta Catch Santa Claus, starring William Shatner as the voice of Santa.  Sure to become a modern-day holiday classic, this funny, contemporary DVD is enjoyable for the entire family and features six jolly jammin’ new holiday songs.   When a friend starts to doubt the idea of Santa Claus, 12 year old Trevor sets out on a mission to catch old St. Nick in order to prove his existence and put the skeptics to rest.

Gotta Catch Santa Clause will be broadcast during ABC family’s  annual 25 days of Christmas, but you can own it now on DVD.

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****  This movie is filled with holiday fun. It’s also great for any small child having doubts about Santa.   My children and I really enjoyed this movie and my children are so excited about christmas, even though it’s still a while away.

This is a perfect gift for any age child in the family!

Release date: October 13, 2009

retail price: $19.98 but you can find it on amazon for $14.98

DVD bonus features:

  • Deleted Scenes
  • Santa Behind-the-Scenes Footage
  • 2 Sing-Along Songs

Disclosure:  I received this DVD free in exchange for my review. This however does not affect my views on the product.

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.

    Trident Layers Gum

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    Do not open around friends, family, and the neighbors down the street. They’ll all want a piece.

    From company: Introducing new Trident Layers. It’s much more than gum. It’s a gumwich! Try Citrus sandwiched between two layers Strawberry. Find out what Apple stacked on Pineapple stacked on Apple tastes like. As if chewing Trident wasn’t good enough, now happy comes in layers.

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    ***When I First opened this gum and saw the layers the first thing that came to mind is the scene from Willy Wonka, where Violet eats the gum thats a three course meal.  Now this gum won’t change the color of your skin, and it’s not a three course meal. It does have three flavors of fruity flavor. I have to admit this is the best gum i’ve ever tasted, but the flavor doesn’t last long.

    I received free product of trident layers in exchange for a review

    Holiday Gift Guide:Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Review

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    Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is the time-honored story of a beautiful princess whose
    blossoming beauty disturbs her stepmother the Queen. Each day the Queen asks a mysterious magic
    mirror the quintessential question: “mirror, mirror on the wall, who’s the fairest of them all.” As long as
    the mirror answers the Queen’s name, all is well. However, when one day the mirror replies with Snow
    White’s name, the evil Queen begins her quest to kill the young girl, so she may once again be “the
    fairest of them all.”  
    Snow White’s escape from the evil Queen’s plan leads her deep into the forest and to a small cottage
    where she meets, in one of the most famous scenes in motion picture history, the Seven Dwarfs.
    Once “off to work” they go, the wicked Queen persuades Snow White to take a bite of a poisonous
    apple that places a powerful sleeping curse on the young beauty. Heartbroken, the dwarfs make a
    glass coffin for their friend, because she is too beautiful to bury. Only when a handsome Prince — who
    had previously fallen in love with Snow White — finds her and kisses her, does she awaken, “to live
    happily ever after.”  

     This movie was first made in 1937 and is the first American animated feature film in movie history and the first film to have a soundtrack album released!
    On the blu ray bonus material you’ll be able to look firsthand at the Hyperion Studios.

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    Blu-ray  Bonus Features
    • Magic Mirror – Using the latest in Blu-ray technology, the iconic magic Mirror guides the
    audience through the Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs: Diamond Edition features with
    ease, serving as the host for an incredibly immersive experience. The Mirror will recognize
    viewing patterns, knows where the audience has left off and will even suggest where to navigate
    next. This marks the first use of this technology in a Disney Blu-ray release and provides
    viewers with the control to personally create a customized Snow White experience  
    • DisneyView – Disney’s pioneering animated feature is brought to the modern era of widescreen
    high definition viewing by allowing the user to expand their viewing experience beyond the
    original aspect ratio of the film. Utilizing Disney Blu-ray technology, acclaimed Disney artist Toby
    Bluth was able to draw beyond the borders of the classic full frame cinema and fill the otherwise
    dark edges of the screen with beautiful custom imagery, giving audiences a new view of the
    animated classic favorite.  
    • About Toby Bluth – Disney artist Toby Bluth tells how the movie inspired him to
           create the superb DisneyView art.  
    • Audio Commentary with Walt Disney, hosted by John Canemaker    
    • “The Princess and the Frog” Sneak Peek  

    DVD Bonus Features
    • Audio Commentary with Walt Disney, hosted by John Canemaker
    • “The Princess and the Frog” Sneak Peek  
    • Snow White Returns – Newly discovered storyboards suggest a brand new Snow White
    featurette that never got made.  For the first time, current Disney animators show how this
    short story would have played.
    • The One That Started It All – This featurette reveals how Snow White and the Seven
    Dwarfs forever changed the world of movies and the world at large.
    • “Someday My Prince Will Come” – Music video by Tiffany Thornton
    • Dopey’s Wild Mine Ride – An interactive set-top game for the whole family
    • Animation Voice Talent  
    • Disney Through The Decades – A series of video segments with celebrity hosts
    • “Heigh-Ho” Karaoke Sing-Along
    • Dylan & Cole Sprouse: Blu-ray™ Is Suite!   
    • Learn How To Take Your Favorite Movies On The Go

    plus the movie has games to play and a music video by Tiffany Thorton(Someday My Prince Will Come)

    ****This has always been one of my favorite movies. Since this video hasn’t been available since 2001, my children have never seen it, so I’m glad to be able to share the magic of this movie with them.  My DD are Disney Princess fans, so they really enjoyed this movie. The seven dwarfs really amused them, and now I am listening to Heigh Ho, over and over.   The Games and extras are a lot of fun, my kids really enjoyed Dopey’s Wild Mine Ride.  

    More info:

    Running time: 88 minutes

    release date: blu ray 10/6/09,

    2 disc DVD 11/24/09

    retail price:29.99-39.99

    rated G

    This product was provided for free, in a exchange for a review. This however has no affect on my personal views. This is my personal opinion.

    Holiday Gift Guide:Mini Strawberry Shortcake Doll with Purse

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    This tiny friend is very sweet and berry sweet smelling! Brush your pretty little Strawberry Shortcake figure’s hair to make sure she’s just as lovely as can be and then bring her along with you on all kinds of delicious adventures!
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    ***This mini doll is so adorable and fun.  Comes with a doll, brush, and cute little purse to carry her in.  She has beautiful(real) long hair that you can brush.  my daughters were so impressed with this doll, and can even play with her in their new Berry Cafe Playset. 

    Ages 4 and up

    retail value: $6.99

    visit www.hasbrotoyshop.com for this and other great holiday gifts.

    This product was provided for free, in a exchange for a review. This however has no affect on my personal views. This my personal opinion.

    Holiday Gift Guide: Strawberry Shortcake Sweet Surprise Doll

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     From Manufacturer: She may 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 this pretty little redhead look even prettier with a “berry” special makeover! First brush this sweet-smelling Strawberry Shortcake doll’s lustrous hair and then snap in hair extensions for a little extra glam! Next, use the “magic” pen to reveal her eye shadow, lip color and berry beauty mark! And last, but definitely not least, top off her look with adorable stickers to accessorize all over!

    Scented doll comes with dress, 2 barrettes with Shimmer Shine hair extensions, color-change pen, brush and 4 hair clips accessories and 2 sticker sheets and instructions.

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    This doll is perfect for the little beautician, you can dress her, put make up on her,and do her hair.  My daughters had such a great time playing with her.  Being able to style her hair, and some barrettes even have extensions.   Doing her make up is easy just wet the applicator and apply. Plus she comes with shiny stickers to finish off the look. The best thing I love about Strawberry Shortcake is the smell.  The sweet strawberry smell is so great.

    Recommended: ages 3 and up

    was just released this year: 2009

    retail price $22.99

    visit www.hasbrotoyshop.com for this and other great holiday gifts

    I was not in any way compensated for this post, but Hasbro offered me a doll for review.

    Care Bears: Bear Buddies

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    Journey into Care-a-lot where the Care Bears are the best of friends! From creating a rockin’ music band to trying to cheer up a sad friend, new and old friendships come together in these eight charming tales full of love, laughter, and family fun. And along the way, Share, Oopsy, Love-a-lot and the rest of the Care Bears discover what makes good friends into true bear buddies — being true to themselves and each other, a little understanding, and a lot of forgiveness!

    Includes eight never before seen episodes:

    Belly Ball

    All You Need Is….

    Battle of the Band

    Whose Friend is Who

    Present and Accounted For

    Forget it

    Gone

    True Heart’s Big Trip

    ***My children love Care Bears, although we can never find it on CBS Saturday mornings.  It’s great getting to see fresh new episodes and i love that it teaches about caring sharing and so much more.  The little toy that comes with the DVD is so cute, but very cheap. it was ripped up in 5 minutes.

    more info:

    88 minutes long

    release date: September 22, 2009

    retail value: $14.98 but can be found for $10.99 on amazon

    rating:6

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