Mega Blok Sets

Most little boys are in awe of firetrucks, I know that my grandson is!  Slugger just turned 3 and all he can think about are those fire engines!  We enjoyed a family outing at Farm Day, and Slugger even got to climb into the driver’s seat of a Bolton, Connecticut Fire Truck! And of course just about everyone is in awe of the heroes  of the NYFD after 9/11.

Now kids can collect them all and combine Blok Squad vehicles to create super rescue trucks to complete any mission and save the day!

The Blok Squad buildable playsets introduce kids to everyday heroes with themes such as fire patrol, police and construction.  Blok Squad is perfect for children who have transitioned form mini blocks to micro blocks and are ready for more detailed builds.

The Blok Squad Fire Patrol Rescue features 190 pieces and is available for $9.99 – making this buildable playset creative fun for value conscious moms and grandmoms.  It offers kids plenty of play out of the box!

Features:

• Buildable Fire Patrol Rescue combo of Fire Rescue Pumper Truck and Fire Patrol ATV with 190 pieces
• Includes 2 Blok Squad Firefighters
• Collect them all and combine Blok Squad vehicles to create super rescue trucks to complete any mission and save the day!

While my grandson Slugger is still three and very creative, he’s able to get help with this toy from his older sister who is 5. They play together very well, and she’s always very protective of him. Certain pieces are quite small and can become easily lost or misplaced.

Ideal for children ages 5 and up, it would make a great last minute kids gift idea, or put on your Christmas shopping list for a gift for your son, grandson, nephew or the Birthday Boy or girl!

For more information about Mega Bloks and Blok Squad Buildable Playsets visit: MEGABrands
Available at major retailers in the US.

You’ll also want to check out the Mega Bloks Family Club for even more news, contests and FUN!

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Kids Gift Ideas

From the best-selling children’s book and hit Nick Jr. television show, Olivia inspires kids everywhere to think boldly and follow their dreams. Spin Master has taken Olivia’s bold personality and extraordinary imagination, and infused it into a collection of fun and creative toys for children ages 4 and up.

Olivia 2-in-1 Transforming Playset

Now your little one can go on real adventures with the 6-3/4 year old dynamo – Olivia.  For ages 4 and up, the Olivia 2-in-1 Transforming Playset turns Olivia’s house magically into a pirate ship!  You can play with Olivia in her house which includes her bedroom, kitchen and living room.  Then get ready to sail the high seas by transforming her house into a pirate ship.

The Olivia 2 – in 1 Playset also includes:  an Olivia figure and base, 23 accessories and one sticker sheet.

The 2-in-1 Transforming Playset is available at Amazon,Toys “R” Us, Target, Kmart

More Information: Visit Spinmaster

Olivia Plush Doll

With the Plush Olivia doll, everyone is a star!  Olivia is all dressed up and ready to perform.  With super soft plush and the best fashion sense around, Olivia comes dressed in all of her favorite outfits.

Collect all four including Artist, Opera Singer, Cow and Outfits

The 8” Plush Olivia doll by Spinmaster  is available at Amazon, Toys “R” Us, Target, Kmart

For more information, visit Spinmaster

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Magical Molding Dough

My granddaughter will be turning four in October, and being the practical grandmom that I am, I’m taking the same approach with seeking out educational toys for my grandkids that I took when looking for creative toddler toys that stir the imagination with my own two daughters when younger. I have the secret recipe for keeping kids entertained!

I found that Moon Dough by Spin Master is an out-of-this-world new molding dough that never dries out!

Moon Dough is Hypo-allergenic and wheat-free, soft and marshmallow-like. Because Moon Dough never dries out, kids can use it over and over again.  The latest and new molding compound for kids ages 2-4, Moon Dough can be used to sculpt fun creations and the kiddos will never tire playing with it.

Even though I have a “Secret” stain remover home recipe, what I like most about this product is Moon Dough doesn’t stick to or stain material or clothing!

There are a number of out-of-this world Moon Dough of enjoyable play sets to choose from, including:

• Moon Dough Barnyard
• Moon Dough Pizza Shop
• Magic Molding Doghouse
• Moon Dough Burger Shop
• Moon Dough Refill Packs are also available

The product comes in eight great colors:  Blue, Green, White, Orange, Purple, Red, Pink and Yellow!

All toddlers like animals, so we were happy to try out the Moon Dough Barnyard

Moon Dough Barnyard

Bring all the fun of the farm right into your ow home.  Bale some Hay, put it in the barn silo, and turn the crank to make fun 3D Moon Dough animals.  Create fences, pastures and more.

The package includes:

Magical molding barnyard, fence and hay bale molds
Themed play mat
Four unique animal molds – cow, pig, sheep and horse
Three colors of Moon Dough (white; yellow and blue)

Toddlers can improve fine motor skills while easily mastering using the Moon Dough magical molding dough playset. By placing the Moon Dough in and turning the handle they get the satisfaction of making a a creation! Easy!

Put Moon Dough on your Holiday Shopping List or for educational toys for toddler Birthday Party Gifts!

Moon Dough is available at Toys “R” Us, Target, Walmart, Kmart, A.C. Moore, Michaels, eToys and Amazon

For More Information Visit: Moon Dough

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Now that summer weather is finally rolling around here in New England, it’s time to get the kids out of the house, have  them become active, give them some fresh air and explore the great outdoors and and go on a backyard bug safari!  June 26th is the Great American Backyard Campout – and a perfect time to plan fun activities for those backyard slumber parties with Backyard Safari Outfitters!

For Father’s Day, my husband and I went to see Cirque du Solei for the first time.  We saw Ovo “The Teeming World of Insects” which centered around the theme of insects and bugs, in a way that you couldn’t imagine!

Back in 1986, when my oldest daughter was three, the Northeast experienced the invasion of the Cicada bugs, also called the “17 year locust” – which were everywhere.  She and her buddy from next door, also the same age – had a grand time sweeping the shells off of trees and sidewalks, and piling them into pail fulls.  Fortunately, we experience those invasions every 17 years.

I’ve just found out that California is experiencing an infestation of grasshoppes – so California parents – heads up!

My grandchildren, however, will be better prepared!  I recently had the opportunity to review the Cargo Vest, as well as the cool Bug Vacuum, and Mega View Periscope, courtesy of Backyard Safari Outfitters and Team Mom.  It contained all the essential gear that little adventurers need to get started in exploring the wonder of nature and the wonders of the environment in their own back yards.

With these tools, the kids can inspect and explore “wildlife”, from insects in the grass to birds in the sky, to frogs in a pond and more!

My granddaughter, ‘Lil Moomette immediately laid claim to the Cargo Vest and Mega View Periscope, while her brother, Slugger, was totally fascinated with the Bug Vacuum.

‘Lil Moomette was intrigued with raising and lowering the Mega View Periscope to see things at different levels.

Slugger, enjoyed the sounds that the battery-operated Bug Vacuum made.  It’s a little too early here in Connecticut for fireflies – most kids are fascinated with catching those in jars.  I’m sure that the Bug Vacuum will work out well once July rolls around!

Cargo Vest – Plenty of pockets, 6 D-Rings, 2 should epaulets for clipping and hanging more gear.  Large pocket for storing binocs and clear-view chest pocket for Pop-Up Field Guide. MSRP $19.99

Mega View Periscope – Full-view periscope for viewing over boulders, high bushes, backyard fences and around corners.  Three sturdy light-weight sections telescope for a reach of over four feet high to see all out-of-reach views.  Flip the Megal View Periscope upside down and a full 16 inches is submersible for under-water viewing – on docks, poolside, lakes or beaches – all without water in small ears! MSRP $24.99

Bug Vacuum – Catch LIVE crawling, flying, buzzing bugs in the backyard!  Look at bugs up close with the built-in magnifying glass.  Extra nose cone comes in handy for really big bugs.  The Capture Core attaches to the Backyard Safari Bug Habitat (sold separately) for easy transfer of insects. MSRP $19.99 an

I give this a Thumbs Up – for parents, grandparents and pre-schools who want to keep the kids fit, creative and interested in exploring nature and the great outdoors at a young age!

We have a nature center in town, and this would be a wonderful addition to any youth nature camp as well!

Available on: Amazon

Visit on Facebook: Backyard Safari Outfitters

Visit on Twitter: @BYSOutfitters

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My granddaughter, ‘Lil Moomette is at that age now where she’s into all things girlie and gets very animated when she’s excited about something she enjoys doing.

If you have a daughter, granddaughter or know someone special, be sure to check out JAKKS’ new spring line of Disney Fairies dolls!  The line includes small, fashion, and collector dolls, as well as accessories and play sets that enable girls to play out scenes from the Disney Fairies movies.

The 4.5” Magic Glow Fairies™ mini dolls have magical light up wings in three different modes and real fabric fashions.

Fairies include Tinker Bell, Silvermist, Iridessa, Rosetta, and Fawn.

Rosetta comes with 1 doll; 1 jacket; 1 skirt, 1 pair of shoes and 1 Pixie Pass charm.

The Disney Fairies Balloon™ playset is based on Tinker Bell’s “cotton puff” flying balloon in Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure.  Each package contains a Pixie Pass to use as currency online at pixiehollow.com.

Available at retailers nationwide – Ages 4+

For More Information Visit: JAKKS

Also: Disney Fairies

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Wooden Toy Set

For the grandkids’ birthdays this past summer my husband and I bought a Little Tikes outside playhouse which included a kitchen and attached picnic table.  My son-in-law set it up in their backyard, and both kids, ages 1 and 3 enjoyed it well into the fall.

My granddaughter, ‘Lil Moomette, really enjoys following in her mom & dad’s footsteps by pretending to play “kitchen.”

I’m delighted to have the opportunity to let you know about a new wooden play food set manufactured by Melissa & Doug, fromGummy Lump.

The Slice and Bake Cookies set is both educational and inspirational as it inspires pretend play and introduces children to the world of baking and might encourage them to be the next Pillsbury Dough Boy or Betty Crocker!

Inside the wooden set are:

• 12 cookies and 18 colorful toppings
• spatula
• knife
• cookie sheet
• kitchen mitt

Even when choosing make-believe toys for my own girls, I always looked for items that would stimulate their own imaginations.   “Baking Instructions” are included, but they’re not intended to be used with real food.

What I like about Melissa & Doug toys is that they use non-toxic coatings and meet or exceed all U.S. toy testing standards.

If you’re looking for a gift for the kids, grandkids, homeschool or run a daycare, put this activity toy on your list!

Gummy Lump also offers a large selection of educational special needs childrens toys, where you’ll be able to choose other Melissa and Doug products appropriate for specific needs.

Product Number: 4074
Manufacturer: Melissa & Doug
Size Box: 11.5″ x 9″ x 3″
Recommended Ages: 3 years and up

Follow on Twitter: @GummyLump

For More Information Visit:
Gummy Lump

Moomette’s Magnificents is hosting a Giveaway Contest!* For a chance to win, there will be one (1) winner of a wooden play food Melissa & Doug Slice and Bake Cookie Set.

Please include a way of contacting you. Should you be the contest winner, this information may be shared with the contest sponsor in order to send your prize.

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Main Rule: (remember if this rule is not followed then no others will count)
a) Sign up for my free Newsletter Updates to my blog through my e-mail Feedblitz link (on the top of my right column or let me know if you already are, in a separate comment) AND

b) Visit Gummy Lump and leave a comment about what you like best about their site and another product you’d like to try.

This contest will run until February 25, 2010 at 11:00 pm.

For Additional Entries, check out my Contest Entry Rules.

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My grandkids are 1 and 3, and at the perfect age for imaginative play.  I’d been looking around for some cheap holiday gifts to stay within my budget, yet at the same time, I wanted toys that would last and not fall apart.

Many people have great memories of visiting the circus as a child. What wasn’t to like? You could see tigers, elephants , horses, clowns and acrobats, all in one place while enjoying some delicious popcorn and cotton candy. A visit to the circus is always sure to give children memories that will last a lifetime. However, the circus only comes to town once a year, what’s a child to do for the rest of the year?

Now the fun doesn’t have to end once the circus leaves town. Children can recreate the magic by conducting their own circus in the comfort of their own homes with Circus Ring from Playmobil. It includes all the things needed to run a successful circus: trapeze artists, the signature Big Top tent, lighted entrance, ticket booths, a ringmaster and so much more.  It’s a large set, so small hands won’t have trouble playing with the pieces – a bonus!  It makes the magic all the more real, because they actually have room to maneuver pieces with ease, big enough for little hands to grab!

Children can play as the ringmaster, emceeing the show as it goes on underneath the Big Top with the Circus Ring from Playmobil.   The best part? Your child makes a decision what happens and when. Watch as trapeze artists do their death-defying stunts through the air or see the other performers ride elephants and fight with tigers. With Circus Ring from Playmobil, your child can even serve refreshments to the spectators.  Children can add their favorite characters from other Playmobil toys to create an audience for their shows! Circus Ring from Playmobil really has everything that your child will need to recreate their favorite circus moments!

Help your child expand their imaginations and relive some fun memories by letting them create their very own circus with Circus Ring from Playmobil. This would be a perfect gift for grandchildren, daycare, pre-school or homeschooling.  Watch as they recreate circus magic year-round with the Circus Ring from Playmobil.

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What young child doesn’t love animals? It’s true, it’s difficult to find a child who hasn’t fell in love with one animal or another during their short lives. Your child is probably no exception. They’ve probably begged you for a pet of their own for Christmas.

But your family, like most busy families, doesn’t have time to properly care for a pet in their household. With work, school and all of the extracurricular activities, your family barely has enough time to see each other, let alone spend quality time feeding, bathing and exercising a pet each day. But still, your children keeping begging! How can you keep your children happy while keeping your own sanity at the same time? With a Zhu Zhu pet!

Each of the Zhu Zhu pets has their own personality, making them unique, as well as whimsical sounds. There’s Pipsqueak, Num Nums, and more! Kids can interact with each adorable hamster  through various modes.  There’s the Loving mode, where you can pet, love them, and hear them chatter.  In the Explore mode, you’ll be able to let them scoot and scamper their way across the floors or deck!

Zhu Zhu pets are looking for a home this holiday season!  Your kids can provide them with their own Hamster Habitat.

Make your children happy this Christmas and get them a pet of their very own, the Zhu Zhu pet. They’ll have their own pet and you won’t have to worry about taking care of it!

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Moomette’s Magnificents has reviewed the newest and hottest toys, fashions, cosmetics and family items for 2009.

Here you’ll be able to check out the reviews and visit the latest Giveaways for this Holiday Shopping Season!

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Award Winner

Since my grandson Slugger was born, I’ve found that boys are entirely different than girls when it comes to discovery.  I’ve had two daughters, and my granddaughter ‘Lil Moomette is now three.

Slugger just bulldozes ahead with curiosity.  He’ll play with a toy, or whatever catches his attention until he has it all figured out!

I recently had the opportunity to review the Fisher Price Laugh and Learn Musical Friends Table.

We had a similar, earlier version of this table for ‘Lil Moomette, but found that this version has more activities and  keeps her entertained.  The legs on the Fun With Friends Musical Table are higher than the older version.  Actually, the kids compete to use it!  Slugger will grab the phone, and say “Hello”; or he’ll keep flipping open or closing the storybook pages.

There are four corners of activity to keep the grandkids busy while learning. The table allows toddlers to either sit and play or stand and cruise while learning.

The learning center has flashing lights as well as friendly characters to encourage exploration.

Activities foster and encourages learning of:

• Letters

• Numbers

• Counting

• First words

• Colors, shapes, opposites, animals and more

• Bilingual – in English and Spanish

Musical fun includes sing-along songs, tunes, real instrument sounds and a variety of music styles.

There are several different modes that are accessed through a simple switch.  The Imagination mode brings imitative play to life with real-life sounds, piano keys, phone tones and more.

As a grandmom, I can definitely say that any pre-school, daycare provider, homeschool or mom-to-be would appreciate one of these for a baby shower!

This is a fun, educational toy to put on your holiday shopping list this Christmas season.

By registering at Fisher Price you’ll have an opportunity to download and print an in-store coupon that entitles you to $20 off a $100 purchase of Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn™ and/or Go Baby Go!™ Infant Toys.

Requires 3 AA batteries.

Table measures approx. 18½” W x 18½” L x 15″ H when fully assembled.
Ages: 6-36 months
Product:    M9972
Approx. Retail Price: $45.00

Available at: Fisher Price

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