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Last week we had Spring Break and unfortunately we did not get to go anywhere.  I hate that, but I was able to make the most out of it... We had a fun day where we went to the Fun Park and played putt putt, bowled, played laser tag and even some arcade games.  Another night was family movie night and I was so happy to be able to show them BUMBLEBEE.  We have been John Cena fans for a while (thanks WWE!)  so it was already exciting not even mentioning the whole TRANSFORMERS part of it all. The last exciting thing we did?  We had a fun night playing with the toys that went with the movie that Hasbro has released!   FTC Compliant Review Policy:    The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are  my own and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation. Synopsis: In the film, CYBERTRON has fallen. When OP...

As long as I have been a mom, I have known of Thomas and Friends. When I was pregnant with Broxton,  I had Marc read books to him.  When Broxton was born, I kept reading the books and he ended up loving the TV show.  We watched all of them.  We had so many of the DVD's to enjoy, not to mention toys... lots and lots of toys!!!!  We were lucky to even get to go ride Thomas when it came near us (on more than one occasion!)  Saying all of that, when we were given the chance to review a new Thomas and Friends toy, we were all about it, especially considering we now have Savannah to get aboard! (Notice my sad excuse at a mom joke!)  FTC Compliant Review Policy:    The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are  my own and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation. Thomas the Tank Engine™  was originally ...

As much as I love watching the University of Georgia Football team, not everyone knows about the college I attended.  It was a small liberal arts college that did not even have a football team!  (UGA was just too big for me, I never tried to go there!)  My college did have soccer though and of course I was friends with many on the soccer team.  Actually my roommate my first year played soccer, so there you go. Sadly, I don't know much about it, but I do like watching it.  Broxton has played a couple seasons, so when we were given the chance to review the new SOCCERBORG game from TOMY, I knew we would enjoy it!   FTC Compliant Review Policy:    The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are  my own and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation. I had the package delivered to my job, so of course ...

We have never gotten into the whole Harry Potter thing, but I know many that are HUGE fans.  Which category do you fall into?  I just thought I would share this with you in case you (or someone you know) might be interested.   FTC Compliant Review Policy:    The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are  my own and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation . This month at New York Toy Fair,  JAKKS  Pacific and Warner Bros. Consumer Products will reveal new technologically-enhanced Wands in the Harry Potter Wizard Training Wand collection, as well as an assortment of Die-Cast Wands inspired by fan-favorite characters.  Additionally, the Wizarding World™ toy line will also include the new Niffler Challenge Game inspired by Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. With 11 different sp...

I am not familiar with Fancy Nancy.  I have heard of the character (from being room mom in Broxton's class for several years.) Other than hearing of her, that is really all I know. I received an email about JAKKS PACIFIC releasing a line of Fancy Nancy toys and when I saw this doll, I knew I loved her already! We will be checking these books out soon to see what she is up to! FTC Compliant Review Policy:    The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are  my own and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation. Disney Junior's Fancy Nancy follows the adventures of a girl who brings the fancy to everything from her advanced vocabulary to her creative, elaborate attire, and so much more. The stories, geared towards kids ages 2-5, have an underlying theme of self-expression, originality, and love of family.  JAK...

It is so crazy how toys change over time!  Savannah loves to play with Broxton's old ones and Broxton likes to play with his Uncle Ashton's that were put up... but at the end of the day, they both LOVE the new toys that come out and think they have to have the latest and greatest!    JAKKS PACIFIC makes so many toys and they are always big hits around here.  (So many new to me too!) If you are trying to go ahead and get a jump on Easter idea's...  Might want to see what all JAKKS PACIFIC has to offer!    It is so hard to say no to that face! FTC Compliant Review Policy:    The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are  my own and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation. She was gifted these at Christmas and here we are months later and she still gets joy out of them!   For Christm...

We are huge fans of the Cars movies from Disney Pixar!  When Cars 3 came out, I knew both kids would love it and I was correct!   Broxton has several of the smaller cars from the previous movies that Savannah has claimed as her own, so when we were sent a Cars 3 Junior assembly kit for review, I knew it was the perfect opportunity for them to spend time together with a bonus reward! FTC Compliant Review Policy:  The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing.  Opinions expressed are my own and were not influenced by monetary compensation. Fans 5+ can assemble and play with any of the three car stars with new Junior Kits from Revell – complete with a unique child-friendly screw and nut connector system, working headlights, action sounds, changeable mouth and eye expressions, and take-apart-and-put-back- together ability for hours of fun as w...

We love being outside, especially when it isn't too hot or too cold.   Broxton was OVER THE MOON excited when he opened up the SPLATOON gift he received.  We will be breaking it out once we get to warmer (and drier) weather.  I am thinking we will put up some paper to let him try and make a piece of art to keep!  Talk about a one of a kind to hang up! FTC Compliant Review Policy:    The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are  my own and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation. From World of Nintendo® World of Nintendo® SPLATOON™ SPLATTERSHOT BLASTER -  Based on the wildly popular third-person videogame, Splatoon™, the Splatoon™ Splattershot Blaster brings to life the chaos and strategy that characterize this World of Nintendo® property.  Kids can play and spray all day with this far-shoo...

I know people of all ages that love Disney and Star Wars.   Some people are just big kids at heart and there is nothing wrong with that!  I wanted to share some of the toys from JAKKS PACIFIC that cater to Disney and Star Wars... Some might be items you want to add to your collection while others would be great to give to people you love.  Either way, I just wanted to share these with you. I love the Glow N Style Rapunzel that I am showing below.  I can't wait for Savannah to get a bit older... We are going to have so much fun! FTC Compliant Review Policy:    The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are  my own and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation. From Disney and  Star Wars: DISNEY ELENA OF AVALOR ACTION & ADVENTURE FEATURE DOLL:    Equipped to dance the day away or fearl...

Do you have fans of Pokemon on your Christmas list?   My kid brother was big into the Pokemon craze back in his day and then Broxton jumped on it when it got big again with the Pokemon Go.  Of course, anything that Big Brother does, little sister needs to be ALL up in... so of course she LOVES "pick-choo" as she calls him and thinks she knows all about them.  We were recently sent the Pokemon Petite Pals Escape in the Forest Playset for review and it has seen plenty of playtime already!   I thought about giving it to Broxton, but when it was in my hands, I knew Savannah would be all over it.  FTC Compliant Review Policy:  The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing.  Opinions expressed are my own and were not influenced by monetary compensation.  Pokemon Petite Pals is so stinking cute!  It is a doll house t...

Whenever Savannah can get time to play with her papa, she makes the most out of it!   Both she and Broxton have him (and mawmaw) wrapped around their fingers, so it was no surprise when the newest toy arrived for us to review that she would be able to get him to check it out with her!  Savannah had papa check out the MagnaFlex when we got them.  Of course he felt he needed to read the directions... lol, but not needed... they are flexible magnets.. self explanatory!   They decided to go easy and make a really wide basic car...  Ha ha haaaaa FTC Compliant Review Policy:    The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are  my own and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation. PRESS RELEASE: Flex your imagination with Magnaflex by WowWee - a creative construction kit that’s turning magnetic play upside down!...

I am so loving the different subscription boxes that are out there.  Well, I say that, but I have not seen many first hand to know if they are as good as they look.  I was able to get a box to review from Hoot for Kids and to say that this is a fun box is an understatement.  It was a perfect box to help us kick off our summer break and I am so excited to tell you all about it. FTC Compliant Review Policy:   The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are my own and are not influenced by monetary compensation So, you might be wondering exactly what Hoot for Kids is. Well, it is an awesome box with goodies perfect for the kid in your life! Hoot stands for - Hands On Occupational Therapy From their website: WHY HOOT? Toys foster growth and can be used in many creative ways, including as a tool to enhance key developmental areas: ...