Category: toys-and-games

{Aurora Softy Soakers Giveaway}

If you have read our blog then you may have read some of our reviews on Aurora toys. We have always loved their products and all my kids do. My kids love their YooHoo and Friends and Milly the Pinkest Kitten. And right now they are celebrating their 30th Anniversary this year, and are releasing a plush collection. These however are not regular plush toys. They actually grow when placed in water. The first in the collection is the Fanta-Sea assortment. This collection will include Dolphin, Seahorse, Turtle, Hammerhead Shark, Octopus and alligator.

My kids were excited to get the Seahorse and all my kids had to do was place the Softy Soakers in water and the plush expands from practically nothing into a full size, eight-inch plush animal. With a little towel drying they soon had their very own sea creature. They really had fun trying them out and could not be more excited about trying the others in the collection. They are really affordable at only $10 each and can be found on their website!

{Paper Jamz Pro Mic, Drum and Guitar}

My kids have not had more fun with an item as they do with their Paper Jamz. Their kid friendly fun products make it so easy for your kid to be a rock star. We were able to review the drums, pro mic as well as the guitar. All are made really great and durable and make for hours of fun. My kids really had fun with the mic. It comes with 2 bulit in songs as well as settings for Chorus, Perfect Pitch and more. My kids were not born with a singers voice but with the Pro Mic they are singing and having more fun then ever before. They can also add songs to it with the Paper Jamz Pro app.

The kids love the drums. You simply tap places on the image of a very cool looking drum set to play the different sounds. They love playing the drums in freestyle mode. It also comes with three preloaded songs and with USB cable to hook it up to the computer to download songs. Coolest feature (kid’s opinion): you can turn the song volume down while keeping the drums loud. The kids love this one. They can play along with the song, but totally hear themselves. Coolest feature (Mom’s opinion): It has a place to plug in headphones! I love that they love playing the drums; there are just sometimes that I don’t want to hear them playing the drums. Paper Jamz has everything your aspiring musician will need to put on a great show while having tons of fun.

It was no surprise that the guitar was also a big hit with them. Combined with the mic and drums it completed their little band and they love it. My kids loved how easy it was to use, even with no guitar experience.You can also add your favorite music with the free Paper Jamz Pro app. This is such a great toy for them to make as much noise as they would like. It comes with four different modes, Perfect Play: play perfect guitar to the 3 included hits, Rhythm: Control the guitar rhythm for each song, Freestyle Play: Play real chords — create your own songs, Karaoke: Sing and play along with the 3 included songs.

{Neat-Oh! Hot Wheels™ZipBin®Toybox Playmat}

With three kids my home often feels like a very messy toy store. Sometimes I cannot get my head around how many they actually have. They seem to be playing with something different all the time and finding ways to keep them organized is always a challenge. For me the ultimate way to keep them organized is to make it fun. And that is why I totally love Neat-Oh!. They have the coolest ZipBin® Mats that zip up and  fold out. They are much more then a fun way to store their toys. Some of them are also available with your kids favorite toy or character on them.

My 3 & 5 year old love Hot Wheels and I knew they had to have the Hot Wheels™ZipBin®Toybox Playmat from Neat-Oh! This thing is the ultimate for your little Hot Wheels fan. When unfolded they get to play on the wonderfully designed mat with their cars. Just zip it up and they have an awesome way to take their favorite toys with them everywhere! My son has always packed his cars with him out to the real race track to watch his daddy race and now he officially has the coolest way to take them with him. We love it! I also really love that they wipe clean really easy. It is easy enough for him to open it and zip it back up when the playing is over!

They have many cool things available for boys and girls! Some of them include LEGO® Hot Wheels™ ZipBin® Products, ZipBin® Baskets, Neat-Oh!® Playmats, ZipBin® Playpacks , ZipBin® Shapes, ZipBin® Minis, ZipBin® Classics What a fun way to keep them organized and having fun. You can purchase the one shown on their website for $19.99.

{Pillow Pets Purple Fluffy Bunny Giveaway}

I cant think of a toy that my kids get more use out of then their Pillow Pets. I love that they are completely functional and all the fun of their favorite stuffed toy .They have been so much fun for my kids and a big comfort on family weekends in our motor-home.They love to show people how they turn from a animal to a pillow just like that. These are wonderful just around the house and are awesome at grandmas or the sitter.They are very unique and huggable. Did I mention how wonderfully soft they are? So soft, perfect for kids to cuddle and love. They secure easily with Velcro, just unfold them to make a one of a kind pillow they will love! We have many of the Pillow Pets and our newest one is Fluffy Bunny. A bright purple soft and fluffy bunny with adorable floppy ears. My kids will be so excited to add Fluffy Bunny in their collection. Fluffy Bunny would make a great gift this Easter. You can find their entire selection on their website.

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{ZombieZoo}

I love finding my kids unique and fun toys. ZombieZoo has a fun line of plush creatures that are completely fun and unique. They are unlike anything I have ever seen. Each one has their own personality and style. They have a living-dead look to them, but still really cute and appropriate for kids. These are far from the fluffy pink plush animals that my daughter already has. I knew she would love Boo the cat. Boo is the leader of the zoo and he also loves to read. My daughter loved reading about all the animals on their website, and loves to read with her cat Boo.They have amazing detail and stitching. They stand 12-15 high and are made of really soft and durable material. You cannot help but love these big headed animals.

There are 5 wonderful and funky adorable animals available including: Boo (Black Cat), Toxic (Red Snake), Rob (Gray Bunny), Stich (Pink Pig), Muck (Brown Monkey). Each one can be purchased for $20.99 and free shipping or all 5 of them for $99. Be sure to read more below about how these wonderful little animals came about.

SANDIA PARK, New Mexico – ZombieZoo®, the hot new line of collectable plush toys from
award-winning children’s author/illustrator Neecy Twinem, arrives just in time for Holiday 2010. Different and a bit quirky, ZOMBIEZOO characters feature an unusual story line and unique personalities. Detailed information is available at www.ZombieZoo.com.


The ZOMBIEZOO family of fun loving animals includes Boo the black cat, the natural born leader of the group, and Stich, a pig obsessed with hygiene. Along with their friends, Muck (Monkey), Rob (Rabbit)and Toxic (Snake), they stand at 12 to 15 inches high, are made of soft fleece and have a loveable “Frankenstein” quality of stitching adorning their bodies and over-sized heads.


The personality tags hanging around their necks tell their compelling stories to anyone who is looking for a friend and cuddly character to bring home. ZOMBIEZOO characters are available online and at specialty retailers with a suggested retail price of $18.99.


As a lover of toys and anything quirky, ZOMBIEZOO creator Neecy Twinem is realizing what has literally been a dream come true with the introduction of the new Zombies. The line was created when Twinem’s cat Boo, the namesake of one of her characters, and greatest muse, whispered the idea of ZOMBIEZOO to her in her sleep. As a collector of anything playfully dead, and a fan of Dia de los Muertos, Twinem
had always desired to create a collection of her own.


ZOMBIEZOO is unlike any zoo you have ever visited. While it has exotic animals, gift shops, restaurants, moats, fences and a zookeeper, in ZOMBIEZOO, the animals are in charge. “The instant the Zombie critters become your guide, you’re on your way to adventure,” said Twinem. “Let them be your companion and muse. They’re cute and creepy, but never gory. You will be surprised to discover how cuddly these living-dead animals can be!”


About Neecy Twinem:
Neecy is an award-winning children’s book author and illustrator with over 26 published books. Neecy’s richly textured, intensely hued paintings are filled with movement and whimsical spatial play. In addition to hanging in numerous national private collections, her artwork can also be found in a variety of markets including book covers, educational books, classroom readers, and magazines, as well as puzzles, posters, greeting cards, prints, t-shirts, mugs and public murals.