I think that penguins have to be one of the cutest animals! Their little tuxedos, the way they waddle. They are just cute. And FUNNY. So when I received this movie:
I was thrilled! Add to it some penguin launchers and a big bowl of Trix cereal and I was a very, very happy Mama. After we all grabbed a bowl of cereal we all gathered around to watch the movie and then had a game of “Who can launch their penguin the furtherest”. GO ME!!! I won.
SUMMER IS IN SESSION! Along with family vacations and trips to the zoo, General Mills is teaming up with Nickelodeon´s The Penguins of Madagascar to bring the action-packed adventures of summer to your very own breakfast table.
Inside specially marked boxes of General Mills cereals, you´ll “commence operations” with one of five characters from The Penguins of Madagascar; Skipper, Rico, Kowalski, Private or King Julien. Each participating cereal contains one character launcher with mission details outlined on the back of the box including:
Dive In, Soldier – Set an empty plastic cereal bowl on the table and try to pop your launcher into it. Wear a helmet or you´ll be squid bait.
Longest Propulsion Launcher – Challenge your troops to see who can launch their character the furthest. Go long or go back to the zoo.
Target Practice – Create a landing zone with a spoon and try to strategically drop your character into the sweet spot. Hit the target or go back to the drawing board.
Clear the Wall – Do you have enough projectile pop to push your launcher over the top of the box? Proceed launchin´ troops, earn those wings!
Each character is unique and has their own specific role, and together, they´re a team with lots of character. With five character launchers to collect, make a splash this summer and try to successfully complete all of their missions. And let me tell you , these babies will fly. We have had more fun with these guys than you can ever imagine.
If you win the giveaway you´ll receive a Penguins of Madagascar prize pack which includes one box of Trix cereal, a Penguins of Madagascar launcher and the new Penguins of Madagascar movie, The Penguins of Madagascar Operation: DVD Premier thanks to general Mills and Nickelodeon through My Blog Spark.
To Enter: Leave a comment on which character from Penguins of Madagascar is your child´s favorite. If you haven’t seen the movie, just leave a comment saying you haven’t seen it.
All entries must be received by August 5th at Midnight. All entries must have a valid US mailing address. Winner will be selected via random drawing and will have 3 days to respond to the verification e-mail or another winner will be selected.
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General Mills and Nickelodeon provided products and information to help facilitate this post and is also providing the products for giveaway through My Blog Spark. I was in no other way compensated, all opinions stated are those of my own and were in no way influenced by receipt of product or by any outside source.
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Spring. Summer. Ahhh, weather fitting to be outdoors…FINALLY! We were all so tired of being cooped up this winter. Now that spring has arrived and summer is on it’s way we are taking advantage of the sun and fun. This year Radio Flyer has some fabulous new outdoor toys to help us along the way:
Check out The Radio Flyer Smooth Rider! With high performance features and a cool, classic design, the Radio Flyer Smooth Rider scooter is perfect for cruising around town with friends. The kids have had a ball at home and at the park with the Radio Flyer Smooth Rider. It has been a HUGE hit! It is rated for kids 6 and up and will hold up to 220 pounds. It is ultra portable making it the perfect carry along to the park or any of the great outdoor events where a lot of walking will be involved! We love that the handle is adjustable to fit many different height levels and that it is made of the same high standard that we have come to expect from all Radio Flyer products. Did you know that Radio Flyer has been bringing 90 years of smiles to millions of children, helping spark imaginations and play? If you haven’t checked Radio Flyer out in awhile…I suggest that you do, not only do they continue to offer the little red wagon but they also have trikes, scooters, horses, etc.
With the Smooth Rider, experienced riders will appreciate the ultra-smooth, ultra-comfortable ride delivered by the extra large 170 mm wheels and precision ball bearings. The Smooth Rider also comes equipped with:
1. Wider and longer deck for easy foot placement
2. Hand and footbrakes for added control
3. Classic retro look
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS:
• Extra-large 170mm wheels
• Classically-styled wood deck
• ABEC-5 high performance ball bearings
• Hand and foot brakes for added control
• Adjustable handlebar
• Foldable handle for easy storage and portability
The Smooth Rider is available at retailers nationwide for the suggested retail price of $99.99.
I received a Radio Flyer Smooth Rider to help facilitate this post. I was in no other way compensated and all opinions stated are those of my own.
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ASTRA – The American Specialty Toy Retailing Association’s mission is leading the way through play by providing quality products that help children have fun, achieve success and lead happy, healthy lives. Toys that get you back to the basics. Toys that teach children to imagine and play, not sit behind a video game or in front of a TV for hours.
The American Specialty Toy Retailing Association (ASTRA) was founded in 1992 on a simple premise: to bring members of the independent toy industry together to help each other succeed. Since then, they have grown to be the largest association for companies in the toy and children’s products arenas, with more than 1,000 members, including:
• Independent toy retailers
• Specialty toy manufacturers
• Manufacturers’ representatives
• Industry affiliates
• Suppliers and service providers
• Other children’s businesses including furniture, equipment, publishing and entertainment companies
This year ASTRA has put together a list… The Best Toys for Kids: 2009 which was released by the American Specialty Toy Retailing Association (ASTRA) just in time for Christmas! It contains toys for good, old-fashioned, make-it-up-yourself, belly-laughing play that’s great for kids. It’s a great reason to pass by the hordes of anxious, exhausted shoppers at the usual big box stores and try a new way of more relaxed, productive shopping for toys that are actually healthy for your kids. Shopping in specialty stores locally which you can find here on ASTRA’s store finder!
This year’s winners are:
Infant Play (0 – 12 months)
* Sophie Giraffe by Calisson In
* Natural Skwish by Manhattan
Toddler Play (1 – 3 years)
* Twilight Ladybug by Cloud B
* Wee Wedgits by ImagAbility
Pretend Play – Role Play
* Tea Set from Recycled Milk jugs by Green Toys
* Shopping Cart by Melissa & Doug
Pretend Play – Fantasy Play
* Reversible Knight/Dragon Cape and Reversible Knight/Dragon Hood by Creative Education of Canada
* Egyptian Pyramid by Playmobil
Constructive Play
* Automoblox Vehicles by Manhattan Toy
* Magformers Multicolored 30pc Magnetic Building Set
Creative Arts Play
* Create Your Own Pop-up Books by Faber-Castell Creativity for Kids
* Sticky Mosaic Twinkle Tiaras by The Orb Factory
Scientific Play
* Snap Circuits Green by Elenco
* Power House Green by Thames & Kosmos
Active Play
* Ezy Roller by Ezy Roller
* Original Djubi by PAV/Moonracer
Game Play (3 – 7 years)
* Chickyboom by Blue Orange
Game Play (8+ years)
* Bananagrams by Bananagrams
Just For Fun
* Mini collectable Eraser by BC Office
Classic Play (Older)
* Doinkit Darts by Marky Sparky
Classic Play (Younger)
* Magnatiles by Valtech
SO, this holiday season check out these great products and more by visiting your local ASTRA retailer.
I was provided with sample products by ASTRA to facilitate this review. I was in no other way compensated and all opinions are those of my own.
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I think all kids love to play tag. Nerf by Hasbro has taken the game of tag to new levels with their Dart Rag line and you can now Feel the Fury when you grab a Nerf Dart Tag Fury Fire set for your kids.And did you know that there are Nerf Dart Tag Leagues? Did you know that there was a National Championship Game for Nerf Dart Tag? Yes, there really is! The winners received $25, 000. You can check out more about that HERE, right now I want to tell you more about the Dart Tag Fury Fire set, because I can tell you…it is so much fun! Remember, we live in the middle of nowhere, we have woods. Those woods give us a great place to play and we have had more fun with the Nerf Dart Tag. I need to work on my aiming skills a little. Tate says I couldn’t hit the broad side of a barn. Anyway….
Don’t let the action stop-keep up your hail fire of awesome blasting excitement with 10-dart pump action blasters! Choose the green or orange blaster, put on your UVA and UVB ray-protecting VISION GEAR glasses and start blasting away to hit the target zones on your opponent’s vest and score points. Plus, with each blaster’s auto-advance barrel, there’s no pause in the game and no stopping the excitement!
2-Player set includes 2 FURYFIRE blasters, 20 DART TAG darts, 2 scoring vest, 2 sets of VISION GEAR eyewear and instructions for 6 official DART TAG games.
Fury Fire Dart Tag is rated for Ages 8 and up.
Play safe. Always know your play environment. If the conditions are severe, please exercise caution.
CAUTION: Do not look directly at the sun. This is not a protective device.
CAUTION — Do NOT at aim at eyes or face.
To Avoid Injury: Use only darts designed for this product. Do not modify darts or dart blasters. Always wear Vision Gear provided.
The set comes with everything needed for play.
The “guns” are bright green and orange…one color for each side. Each one holds 10 darts for continuous action.
And thank goodness refill packs are available because AHEM, someone has lost a few. We won’t mention any names or anything to protect anyone who may or may not be innocent.
Hasbro provided me with a sample product for review and testing purposes. I was in no other way compensated for this post. All opinions are those of my own and please remember that individual results may vary.
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