** I was sent product for the purpose of this review. However, my own opinion was used and not influenced in any way. Choose Brilliant Sky Toys & Books this Holiday Season! I love taking my daughter down town to look around our local toy store. It is honestly a great way to spend an hour or two. We enjoy looking around at all the great toys and products that we don't see at all the big box stores. Brilliant Sky Toys & Books is a great place to shop local for all your toy needs. Brilliant Sky Toys & Books focuses on toys that are not only fun but also educational. They stock many of the 4th annual Brilliance Award winning toys such as Lego, How Big is Lion, Melissa & Doug and many, many more! Brilliant Sky Toys & Books is known for their amazing customer service and they even have FREE gift wrapping to help make any holiday special for your loved one. When it comes to toys Brilliant Sky Toys & Books goes above and beyond what most toy stores … [Read more...]
~Dino Dan~ Dino 4 Pack DVD Review and Giveaway Ends 11/6/13!
~Dino Dan~ Dino 4 Pack DVD! Here is an awesome 4 pack of DVD's of Dino Dan! I was given this Dino 4 pack to review and my kids and I were so thrilled. We absolutely love Dino Dan and get this, one of the dvd's included in this 4 pack is ALL NEW! This Dino 4 Pack has 4 amazing dvd's all in one box!! 1.) Dino Trackers 2.) To Catch A Dino 3.) Ready? Set? Dino 4.) Cretaceous Creatures Each dvd has a running time of approximately 60 minutes. I was going to just watch one of the new episodes on the never seen before dvd and ended up curling up with my kids and watched the entire dvd. Each episode is great! Dino Dan is an entertaining and educational at the same time. They are teaching us all about dinosaurs. The names of them, the way they walk, make sounds, if they are omnivores or herbivores essentially anything you want to know about dinosaurs and more! Dan is a little boy who just absolutely loves Dinosaurs and in each episode he encounters … [Read more...]
Disney’s Phineas and Ferb Mission Marvel on DVD
I was sent a copy of Phineas and Ferb Mission Marvel for the purpose of this review. However, my own opinion was used and not influenced in any way. Disney's Phineas and Ferb Mission Marvel Phineas and Ferb and the adventures Marvel characters are two worlds that I never thought would combine. But, alas they have! This was such a great combination in my opinion as it made the day of two little ones in my home. As most of you know I have an 8 year old daughter who loves Phineas and Ferb. But, something that might surprise some of you is that I also have a 7 year old little brother. My daughter and little brother are the best of friends and they do everything together. That is why I was so happy to see each of their favorite cartoons combine into one! When this DVD arrived there was NO fighting over what to watch! Ashes Thoughts - Age 8 Super Hero's come and knock on Phineas and Ferb's door. It seems that Dr. Doofenshmirtz took away their powers. Phineas and Ferb tried to help … [Read more...]
New Pajanimals Submarine Light Review and Giveaway + Halloween Safety Tips – Ends 11/6/13!
I was sent a Pajanimals Light for the purpose of this review. However, my own opinion was used and not influenced in any way. New Pajanimals Submarine Light Review and Giveaway + Halloween Safety Tips Halloween is just around the corner and I for one want to make sure my daughter is as safe as possible. For me that means carrying a flashlight with her after dark as she makes her way door to door for candy and treats. This year she will have a flashlight with style as Pajanimals just released a new Submarine Light to add to their fun Pajanimals toy line. I received a Jim Henson's Pajanimals Submarine Light for the purpose of this review. I was excited for the Submarine Light to arrive because I knew that the features would not only make this great for trick-or-treating but they would also help her get through the night. This Pajanimals Submarine Light has an LED bulb with auto turn off, it makes sounds when it comes on, and to top it all off.....a glow in the dark base! That … [Read more...]
Radz Winter Characters Review and Giveaway! Ends 11/4/13!
New Radz Winter Characters Honestly I had never before seen or heard of Radz. I really did not know what to expect before these arrived. But, I knew that no matter what the kids would love them. Why? Because they are cute little critters that dispense colorful candy. What child is not going to love that? With the winter months just around the corner I want to share Radz Winter Characters with you. You can purchase Radz Pep the Polar Bear and Radz Jingles the Reindeer. Each is a dispenser that contains the brightly colored Radz candies. Both Radz Winter Characters also have clips making it easy for your kids to clip them on their jacket zippers, backpacks or anywhere else they would like. Another aspect of the Radz Winter Character Dispensers that I love is the interaction with the kids. Not only will your kids enjoy the candy from these dispensers and the fun characters. But, they will also be able to interact with free Apps., their Radz artwork displayed on the site as well … [Read more...]
The Magic School Bus – Exploring The Wonders Of Nature
** I was sent this product for the purpose of this review. However, my own opinion was used and not influenced in any way. The Magic School Bus Exploring The Wonders Of Nature I loving finding new ways for me to incorporate crafts into our home school curriculum. This past week we have been focusing on nature. With the leaves changing colors and winter around the corner I want to take advantage of every last drop of sunlight left. Recently I was sent a fun Magic School Bus Exploring The Wonders of Nature for the purpose of this review. I was thrilled for this kit to arrive so that my daughter and I could really expand upon our learning with fun hands on activities. The Magic School Bus Exploring The Wonders Of Nature contains lots of fun crafts to make. A few of them include making a bug house, building an ant farm, creating a bear footprint cast, make a transparent egg in a jar, create a paper mache ant, press live flowers and more! This kit had so many fun … [Read more...]
Disney Pixar Cars Ultimate Collectors Edition
** I was provided with a copy of this title for the purpose of this review. However, my own opinion was used and not influenced in any way. Disney Pixar Cars Ultimate Collectors Edition Disney Pixar's Cars is my husbands all time favorite Disney movie. There is something about these funloving Car's characters that is captivating and I am so happy to say that for the first time ever you can now purchase Disney Pixar's Cars Ultimate Collector's Edition which contains a Blu-ray, Blu-ray 3-D, DVD and Digital Copy! Wowza! Ashes Thoughts - age 8 I like to watch Cars with my Dad and I like to build cars in the garage with my Dad. My favorite character in this movie Sally because she is a girl and she is my favorite color. My favorite part of this movie is when Lightning McQueen tries to escape...he does not get very far. Disney Pixar Cars is about Lightning McQueen who gets stuck in a small town. At first he is very sad and does not want to be there. But at the … [Read more...]
BENDASTIX Kids Crafty Construction Kits Review and Giveaway Ends 11-1-13!
I was provided with BENDASTIX kits for the purpose of this review. However, my own opinion was used and not influenced in any way. BENDASTIX Kids Crafty Construction Kits This past week my daughter has been out of school for Fall Break. I love these breaks with my daughter because we often spend the whole week crafting together. Recently I was sent the perfect kits that I knew my daughter would love to do during her break. These kits are called BENDASTIX! I had never before heard of or seen BENDASTIX. I was intrigued to see what they were all about and if they really were everything the company said. Ok to be honest I did not know how they could create a product that would bend and form anything the kids wanted to make and then come apart easily allowing them hours and hours of building fun. The kits that arrived were BENDASTIX Botz and BENDASTIX Braceletz. My daughter tore into the BENDASTIX Braceletz first and immediately made a bracelet and then a headband. As I sat … [Read more...]
Room On The Broom Fun Continues with the Book, DVD, Plush Toys and App! + GIVEAWAY!
** I was sent a book and plush for the purpose of this review. However, my own opinion was used and not influenced in any way. Room On The Broom Fun Continues with the Book, DVD, Plush Toys and App! You might remember my review last month on the fun-loving children's book Room On The Broom by Julia Donaldson and Illustrated by Axel Scheffler. Well now I am happy to say that the fun can continue with their adorable Plushes of the characters in the book as well as an interactive app that your kids will want to play again and again. Room On The Broom Games app is from Magic Light Pictures and will be in app stores today! The Room On The Broom app is based off the Penguin Group's #1 best-selling book Room on the Broom. Room On The Broom children's app is created for children ages 3-7 and contains Alex Scheffler's illustrations! Feel like you might have seen work from Alex Scheffler before? Well I am happy to say that Alex Scheffler and Julia Donaldson have teamed up before on the … [Read more...]
9thandElm.com Handmade Fashion + $400 Giveaway @9thandElm #9thandElmIntro
This is a Fashionista Event. I was given a promotional item to review by 9thandElm.com to share my opinions about the website. All opinions are my own. 9thandElm.com Is Perfect For All Handmade Fashion! If you are an avid reader of Heavenly Savings & Homemaking then you know just how important homemade items are to me. Almost all of the gifts that I purchase are handmade. I love the creative ideas that I can find as well as the joy I see in the eyes of my loved ones when they see the thought that went into their gift. When I first started shopping homemade I was discouraged by the price. I loved the thought of purchasing gifts for my loved ones but I was discouraged by some of the prices. That is why I am so happy to share the amazing web site 9thandElm.com! 9thandElm.com was founded by Clay and Elly Bethune in the spring of 2013 with a mission to bring it's members fabulous fashion from the best handmade and independent designers. We realize it is extremely difficult … [Read more...]
Laptop Lunches Bento-Ware Review and Giveaway! Ends 10/24/13!
** I was sent a Laptop Lunches Bento-Ware for the purpose of this review. However, my own opinion was used and not influenced in any way. Laptop Lunches Bento-Ware! I have been focusing recently on eating healthier. This includes what I send to school with my daughter in her lunch. When I go shopping my main goal has been to shop the outskirts of the store. You know what I mean....only produce, meat and dairy. It has been hard to adjust to this new routine as I was used to hitting the aisles and purchasing lots of high calorie items with too many additives to even count. I know that when I was shopping like that I was making life easier for myself. But, in the long run it would have made things much harder on my daughter. One thing I quickly noticed with my new shopping habits was that it is harder to package items that are not prepackaged. I was using up SO MANY throwaway bags and this did not sit well with me. I did not like to see all the trash that I had to use to … [Read more...]
My Name is Leona By Carol Gahara Harris
** I was sent a copy of this title for the purpose of this review. However, my own opinion was used and not influenced in any way. My Name is Leona By Carol Gahara Harris I think that every child goes through a phase of disliking their name and/or imagining a new name. That is why I am happy to say that Author Carol Gahara Harris has written a new book that will help kids understand why their name is so special. In My Name is Leona you will be carried away on an adventure with Leona to discover why her name is so special and a name just for her. I found My Name is Leona to be extremely cute and upbeat. I have never before seen a children's book written about this topic and I was thrilled to be able to share this book with my daughter who also has a very unusual name. As parents it takes a long time to choose a name for your child. Most parents don't even know for sure what the name will be until they first look upon their child. I was one of those. I had my heart set on … [Read more...]
Disney’s The Little Mermaid Review and Giveaway! Ends 10/15/13! US & Canada!
Disney's The Little Mermaid Disney's The Little Mermaid has been my all time favorite Disney movie since I was a little girl. I remember that I used to dream of swimming in the ocean and being able to sing like Ariel. I even had TONS of Little Mermaid toys as a child. From Prince Eric and Ariel Dolls to a Sebastian Bath Sponge and Flounder soap! Now that I am grown I still get excited when I see The Little Mermaid. The first time I met her at Disneyland I even got a little weak in the knees. I love Ariel! For the first time ever Disney has released The Little Mermaid on Blu-ray. I was excited to be able to see this movie with a fullness of color and even watch a new character that had been deleted from the original! In Disney's the Little Mermaid you will be carried away on the adventures of Ariel. She is spontaneous and wants more out of life then just swimming around in the ocean. She is a thrill seeker and for some reason can't seem to stay away … [Read more...]
TRANSFORMERS PRIME: SEASON THREE – BEAST HUNTERS
TRANSFORMERS PRIME: SEASON THREE - BEAST HUNTERS Growing up my little brothers were huge Transformers fans! I am happy to see that the cartoon is still going strong! In fact they have another one coming out just in time for Christmas! Check out the details in the press release below! THIS HOLIDAY SEASON, BRING HOME THE PERFECT GIFT FOR THE ULTIMATE TRANSFORMERS PRIME FAN AND COMPLETE THEIR HOME ENTERTAINMENT COLLECTION! TRANSFORMERS PRIME: SEASON THREE - BEAST HUNTERS Third and Final Season of Emmy® Award-Winning Series of TRANSFORMERS PRIME Debuts on Breathtaking 2-Disc Blu-ray Collection and Deluxe 2-DVD Set SPECTACULAR FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT LANDS IN STORES EVERYWHERE ON DECEMBER 3, 2013 FROM SHOUT! FACTORY Los Angeles, California – September 24, 2013 – The perfect gift for families, kids and fans of TRANSFORMERS PRIME arrives in stores everywhere just in time for this holiday season! On December 3, 2013, the highly anticipated TRANSFORMERS PRIME:SEASON … [Read more...]
Phineas and Ferb Quest for Cool Stuff Review!
**I was sent a copy of Phineas and Ferb Quest for Cool Stuff for the purpose of this review. However, my own opinion was used and not influenced in any way. Phineas and Ferb Quest for Cool Stuff for Wii My daughter is a HUGE Phineas and Ferb fan. She begs to watch the cartoon daily and was thrilled to try out the Phineas and Ferb Quest for Cool Stuff game for Wii! In the Phineas and Ferb Quest for Cool Stuff game my daughter was able to make and Museum of Cool, transform the ATT and more! She had a blast! Ashes Thoughts I really liked the quests where I am able to find cool stuff like sprockets, golden nuggets, dinosaur bones and a two headed dinosaur head. After I found them I was able to put them into the Museum of Cool. Game Overview: There’s a whole lot of stuff to do during the last week of summer vacation and Phineas and Ferb want to do it all! Join these charismatic brothers of invention as they create, travel and explore in their quest for artifacts to … [Read more...]