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Nickelodeon’s Floam and Gak attack! #review

By Henrietta, on April 25th, 2012%

Do you remember Floam and Gak? If you grew up in the 90′s then you know exactly what I’m talking about! These fun Nickelodeon playtime novelties were all the rage back in the day.

The fun texturized play compound, Floam, can be molded, squished, flattened, shaped and squeezed for hours of sculpting fun! Floam was invented 20 years . . . → Read More: Nickelodeon’s Floam and Gak attack! #review

Light up the night with the Glow Crazy Distance Doodler #review

By Henrietta, on December 19th, 2011%

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During the ‘dark days of winter’, we’ll be bringing a little light to our family time with the Glow Crazy Distance Doodler. Say that 5 times fast.. it’s pretty fun . Saying the name isn’t the only fun thing about this awesome toy by BIGiggle, playing with it is also a great way for kids of all ages to spend a few hours . . . → Read More: Light up the night with the Glow Crazy Distance Doodler #review

UNO Roboto Game by Mattel #review

By Henrietta, on November 8th, 2011%

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Although board games are great for playing any time of year, we tend to use ours more when the colder weather sneaks back in. This year, we’re glad that a new UNO game has arrived in our home! UNO Roboto is the newest take on this classic family game by Mattel. As in all UNO card games, the . . . → Read More: UNO Roboto interactive card Game by Mattel #review

New FyrFlyz toy lights up the night review

By Henrietta, on September 8th, 2011%

It seems like the simplest toys are often the funnest ones!

That’s what we thought when we were sent a package of the hottest new toys available at select Toys ‘R Us stores, FyrFlyz. FyrFlyz are essentially lights on a string, yet they have immense replay value for kids of all ages. Have you seen these new light toys yet? If . . . → Read More: New FyrFlyz toy lights up the night review

HandTrux Backhoe makes digging fun for all ages! #review

By Henrietta, on August 10th, 2011%

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While summertime is just starting to wind down, we know there are plenty of sunny days left. We’re hoping to spend a few more of those at our local “beach”. The usual beach necessities make it into the back of the car when we plan for a day in the sun; buckets and shovels for sand castle building, noodles for floating, towels, chairs, . . . → Read More: HandTrux Backhoe makes digging fun for all ages! #review

Aurora YooHoo & Friends are an affordable and adorable Stocking Stuffer! {giveaway}

By Henrietta, on November 30th, 2010%

Absolutely adorable! That’s how I would describe the toys I want to share with you today. Aurora World Inc. has some of the cutest plush toys and gifts for boys and girls that I’ve seen in awhile.

Children of all ages will melt when they see the gorgeous eyes and eye-catching colors of the YooHoo & Friends stuffed animals. As a . . . → Read More: Aurora YooHoo & Friends are an affordable and adorable Stocking Stuffer! {giveaway}

Pass out Halloween Googly Bands this year

By Henrietta, on October 25th, 2010%

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Every year when we take the kids Trick-or-Treating for Halloween I have mixed emotions. On one hand, we love the festivities and excitement of dressing up and running around our small town in the dark with all of the other ghouls and goblins.

Then I think of all the candy my kids will come home with. Which makes me think . . . → Read More: Pass out Halloween Googly Bands this year

New U-Build Monopoly family board game by Hasbro – Review

By Henrietta, on July 26th, 2010%

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In celebration of it’s 75th year, Hasbro has amped up Monopoly and a few other family board game classics with a new U-Build style of play. Now you can customize your playing experience with five new U-Build games from Hasbro that include Monopoly, Sorry, Battleship, Mousetrap and Connect 4.

From press release: In Monopoly U-Build you choose, you build, you play! Using . . . → Read More: New U-Build Monopoly family board game by Hasbro – Review

Googly Bands stretchable bands are new Tween collectible

By Henrietta, on June 8th, 2010%

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I had never heard of Googly Bands but thought they looked fun so signed up to review them when Twitter Mom’s asked. When the package arrived I thought I would surprise Pie with them. She grabbed them out of my hands quicker than I could tell her about them and said “Wow mom! Everybody . . . → Read More: Googly Bands stretchable bands are new Tween collectible

Scooby Doo Zoinks Points Rewards Program

By Henrietta, on August 30th, 2009%

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I grew up watching Scooby-Doo, let’s see a show of hands! Who else couldn’t wait to watch that loveable pup and his 4 teen friends on Saturday Mornings? I have always loved the original “Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!” series best, but also remember watching many “A Pup Named Scooby-Doo” episodes. The chase scenes were the best! Who else randomly broke into dance while being . . . → Read More: Scooby Doo Zoinks Points Rewards Program