Kids Review

By Shannon Gurnee
In Giveaways
Jan 13th, 2010
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I am always on the lookout for new games to play with my boys.  Over the holidays, I had the opportunity to review Alphabotz Superphonic Decoder Cards.  Alphabotz was named one of Dr. Toy’s 100 Best Children’s Products of 2009, plus it was just announced that they also won a Tillywig Toy & Media Award […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Giveaways
Jan 11th, 2010
410 Comments
16331 Views
I love to have good quality toys for my kids to play with.  When I was introduced to Maukilo, I was immediately impressed by their toy selection.  Fortunately, I had the opportunity to review the Plan Toys Stacking Ring Set for my 18 month old and the HABA Pirate Joe Mini Game for my 4 […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Giveaways
Jan 11th, 2010
312 Comments
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I love toys or activities that inspire my boys’ imaginations!  I was recently introduced to Musicolor, a great toy that combines both music and color.  Musicolor is made by a company called Delta Creative.  Delta Creative is a company known for creating products that emphasize self-expression through color.  Last year, they introduced “Delta Kids,” wh...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Giveaways
Dec 23rd, 2009
705 Comments
16252 Views
I love LeapFrog products and had the opportunity to review yet another great product!  We received the Zippity Learning System, which is an interactive game you hook up to your television.  If you are looking for a gift your kids will enjoy and will be educational at the same time, the Zippity Learning System is […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Giveaways
Dec 23rd, 2009
314 Comments
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My boys love to watch “Sid the Science Kid” and I don’t mind watching it with them!  When my kids put “Sid the Science Kid” DVD on, I end up finding myself singing along with the songs – lol!  My kids get a kick out of the show and love to interact with the characters – answering questions along […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Giveaways
Dec 23rd, 2009
231 Comments
6412 Views
My boys love to read books and have me read books to them.  They also love it when the character associated with the book is a plush toy for them to hold on to during story time.  Thanks to Mom Bloggers Club, I had the opportunity to participate in a campaign review for My Storytime […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Giveaways
Dec 19th, 2009
533 Comments
9240 Views
I am constantly on the lookout for toys that are “educational” and fun for my boys.  I have had huge successes with LeapFrog products!  I recently had the opportunity to review the Chat & Count and Scribble & Write with my boys.  My 18 month old loves the Chat and Count Cell Phone.  Now he has […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Kids Review
Dec 18th, 2009
2 Comments
1804 Views
I grew up playing with Playskool Toys and my kids play with Playskool Toys.  Did you know that there are benefits to your child playing?  Playskool has developed a series of vignettes designed to show us some of the benefits of play.  Check out this video! Thanks to Playskool, I had the opportunity to review the […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Giveaways
Nov 30th, 2009
486 Comments
20425 Views
My boys love Build-A-Bear Workshop!  I have to be honest, even I fell in love with the Build-A-Bear Workshop holiday characters as well!  My boys each received a Build-A-Bear plush toy – 2 Frosty the Snowmans and Hal the Moose.  My boys selected the characters they wanted and asked every day when they would come until they […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Kids Review
Nov 30th, 2009
2 Comments
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I recently had the opportunity to review some cute little elves from Elfing Around.  Each elf came with a handbook and a personalized letter to each of my boys.  We received the boy elves and they loved them!  I personally thought the elves were adorable and think this is a fun way to ring in […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Giveaways
Nov 25th, 2009
313 Comments
17805 Views
My boys love to play games!  Thanks to MyBlogSpark and Hasbro, I had the opportunity to review two new games from Elefun & Friends that are lots of fun to play – Giraffalaff Limbo (say that a few times quickly) and Scatterpillar Scramble.  Here is some more information on these 2 family-friendly, kid-friendly games! Giraffalaff Limbo […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Kids Review
Nov 23rd, 2009
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My boys love to build and they love Sesame Street.  It was a perfect fit when I opened up a package one day and revealed the K’Nex Sesame Street Neighborhood Collection: Police Station Building Set.  My boys enjoyed playing with Elmo and Ernie and setting up their Police Station.  In fact, my 5 year old […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Kids Review
Nov 7th, 2009
4 Comments
3673 Views
My boys LOVE playing with sock puppets!  They were excited to put together their sock puppets when the Make Your Own Sock Puppet Kit from Growing Tree Toys arrived on our doorstep.  Plus, it was perfect!  I have 3 boys and there were 3 sock puppets in the kit.  They had a fun time putting […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Kids Review
Nov 6th, 2009
4 Comments
3883 Views
My boys are so excited to go and see “Astro Boy” with their dad tomorrow!  They received both a mini poster and 6″ toy Action Figure of the Astro Boy Character!  Not to mention Happy Meal toys that are Astro Boy themed!!  They love the Astro Boy toy because the front of him lights up […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Giveaways
Oct 24th, 2009
1,244 Comments
32906 Views
I had the awesome opportunity of working with Bumbleride and reviewed the Indie Stroller in Lava!  I really loved the color of Lava – black and charcoal – and it was a great fit for my family of 3 boys!  The Stroller was shipped to me quickly and was packaged well – preventing damage to […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Giveaways
Oct 10th, 2009
578 Comments
25811 Views
I LOVE LeapFrog products!  I love that their toys are fun and educational at the same time!  I had the opportunity to review a few new products from LeapFrog.  Thanks to LeapFrog I received a Tag Reader and Learn-to-Read Series (for my 5 year old), the Tag Jr. and books (for my 3 year old), My […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Book Review
Oct 9th, 2009
241 Comments
11638 Views
I had the opportunity to review some fun children’s Halloween books by Erica Silverman.  I received Big Pumpkin and The Halloween House!  My boys really enjoyed hearing me read the books to them.  The books are fun and include pumpkins, ghosts, witches, skeletons, bats, and more fun Halloween items!  Plus, I love the artwork in […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Giveaways
Oct 8th, 2009
315 Comments
12282 Views
My boys love to build with blocks – towers, houses, caves, you name it!!  As soon as I showed them the box of Citiblocs, they wanted me to open them.  I opened them and laid them before my kids and before I knew it, they were building towers and homes for their other toys (i.e. […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Kids Review
Oct 2nd, 2009
7 Comments
2064 Views
I had the opportunity to review some cute items from Cat in an Apron – an adorable shop for babies and children!  I love the products offered by Cat in an Apron and I also love that they are made right here in the Northwest by a super talented designer.  I was excited to review the […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Giveaways
Sep 25th, 2009
186 Comments
14001 Views
My boys LOVE to watch Scooby Doo and play with Scooby Doo toys.  We recently received some Scooby Doo products, including Scooby Doo pajamas for my 6 year old, a Scooby Doo Plush (for my 3 year old), a Scooby Doo lunch box, and a box of Scooby Doo Macaroni and Cheese (a favorite among my […]...
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