Feeling Like a Kid Again at The Biggest Night of Play: Sweet Suite ’13 #SweetSuite13

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Aug 052013

If you read a lot of blogs you may have heard a common locale mentioned recently: Chicago. Bloggers from all over the world (literally, from as far away as Australia!) recently descended on the Windy City for a chance to meet up, have some fun, and learn a few things. I’ve always wanted to attend and this year I was lucky enough to join them.

I was also lucky enough to attend what has been labeled the Biggest Night of Play and shortly you’ll see why. Sweet Suite is hosted by http://www.TheBigToyBook.com, Joey Fortman from RealMomMedia.com & Charlene DeLoach from CharleneChronicles.com and is an opportunity for bloggers to see some of the hottest toys available, as well as some that are on the horizon. And not only did we get to see the toys, we were able to play with the toys, too. Yup, that’s right – hundreds of adults walking around, building with blocks, playing video games, and squeeing like kids on Christmas morning (I may have done a bit of squeeing, myself).

Sweet Suite '13 at the River East Arts Center #SweetSuite13

Summer Fashion Fun with Polly Pocket Toys

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Jun 242013

I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Polly Pocket. I received product samples to facilitate my review and a promotional item as a thank you for participating. All opinions are my own.

Growing up I didn’t play with a ton of dolls, but I do remember having a few Polly Pocket toys. I love that it’s a brand that’s still around today so Bubbles will have the fun of playing with them, also. Sharing with her the favorite activities and products of my own childhood has been one of my favorite parts of toddler-hood. It’s fun to see where our interests cross and diverge.

Polly Pocket Polly Fashion Collection #PollyPocket

The Polly Pocket Fashion Collections are one of her favorites. The outfits are made from this very stretchy material which lets her easily change their clothes, showing off her creative toddler fashions. They’re also super-portable so my aspiring fashonista can play with them wherever we go. It’s fun to listen to her choose Polly’s next outfit and adventure. I’ll hear “purple dress first… blue boots next… purse… Now we go swimming!” Continue reading »

Disney’s “Oz the Great and Powerful” Dolls From TollyTots

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Apr 182013

TollyTots' Fashion Dolls From Disney's "Oz the Great and Powerful"

As a Disney-loving family we enjoy pretty much anything related to the parks or the movies. And when those items are produced by companies we truly enjoy it makes them that much more special. So we were excited to recently receive one of the new Oz the Great and Powerful fashion dolls from TollyTots.

Bubbles is a bit young for the movie but that didn’t stop her from trying to confiscate Theodora the moment that she arrived. She kept asking me to open the box but I still wasn’t sure if she would be her toy or if Theodora might look better on Mommy’s desk for a bit of a work distraction. In the end, I think I’ll be picking up a China Doll for Bubbles and Theodora will, in fact, hang out in my office.

TollyTots' Fashion Dolls From Disney's "Oz the Great and Powerful"

Melissa & Doug “Terrific Twenty” List and Giveaway

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Nov 062012

Looking For Hot Toys For Christmas?

Melissa & Doug is a well-recognized name when it comes to toys for kids. To help you with suggestions on what to buy all the littles in your life they have just announced their “Terrific Twenty” list of toys. Check out the list: you’ll definitely find some hot toys for Christmas that your kids (and you!) would love to have. Best part? They’re also giving some away!

Some of the top twenty are pictured above; visit their website for the entire list, which includes their popular Trunki, a train set with tunnel, and much more (I personally love the stamp set – am I too old to shop Melissa & Doug for myself?). I think Bubbles would love that tea set pictured, or maybe the grocery basket set to use in her play kitchen.

You should also pop over to their Facebook page. Their 20 Days of Terrific Twenty Giveaway starts today, and each day, they’ll be giving away one of their Terrific Twenty toys! (Hint: keep checking back here – we’re going to be giving away one of the items, too!).

Which one of the Terrific Twenty items would you most like to win?

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