Tuesday, February 28, 2012

48 Assorted Grow-an-Insect Toy Figures

48 Assorted Grow-an-Insect Toy Figures Review



48 Assorted Grow-an-Insect Toy Figures Feature

  • Soak these insects in water to increase their size in hours.
  • (4 dozen per unit) 1" - 1 1/2"
  • Each is individually wrapped.
  • Perfect to drop in goody bags at a party.
  • Ages 3+
Kids love bugs and ours are the best because they grow! Soak these insects in water to increase their size in hours. Kids like watching these creatures expand! Putting them in jars and watching them expand is a fun activity for a backyard party or camping trip. (4 dozen per unit) 1" - 1 1/2"


Sunday, February 26, 2012

Mickey Mouse Jumbo Airwalker Party Balloon

Mickey Mouse Jumbo Airwalker Party Balloon Review



Mickey Mouse Jumbo Airwalker Party Balloon Feature

  • 52 INCH JUMBO MYLAR BALLOON
  • double sided
  • self-sealing
This jumbo sized mylar is amazing. Attach the included wieghts to the bottom of his feet and he hovers close to the floor.


Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Melissa & Doug Bake and Decorate Cupcake Set

Melissa & Doug Bake and Decorate Cupcake Set Review



Melissa & Doug Bake and Decorate Cupcake Set Feature

  • Special wipe-off cupcake tops
  • 4 dry erase markers in the shape of icing tubes
  • Includes durable cardboard baking cups, decorative wooden candles and “flames
  • Also includes icing tops and an oven mit
  • Exceptional quality and value
A hit at make-believe parties, the Melissa and Doug Bake and Decorate Cupcake Set encourages creative expression while teaching fine motor skills. Recommended for ages three and up, this set has everything a child needs to play pastry chef. Kids will enjoy hours of imaginative fun as they decorate the cupcakes with the included icing markers. And they'll love how the cloth oven mitt, plastic muffin tray, and paper cupcake sleeves add a touch of authenticity to this charming play set.

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Bake and Decorate Cupcake Set

Ages: 3 years and up

What We Think

Fun factor:5 stars
Durability:4 stars
Ease of assembly:5 stars
Educational factor:4 stars
Novelty factor:5 stars

The Good: Entertains children while also teaching useful skills

The Challenging: Marker is stubborn to wipe off icing tops if left for an extended period of time, but a damp cloth should do the trick

In a Nutshell: Set offers classic fun and helps children develop creativity and coordination
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Bake and Decorate Cupcake Set
Everything you need for make-believe baking. View larger.
Decorating cupcakes
Features charming wooden cupcake bottoms and colorful candles.View larger.
Decorating cupcakes
Decorate treats with marker "icing" and genuine cupcake sleeves. View larger.
Cupcake Set Entertains and Teaches
For parents who want their children to enjoy imaginative playtime while learning useful skills, the Bake and Decorate Cupcake Set is an ideal choice. This adorable set is packed with educational opportunities, but children are likely to have too much fun playing baker to notice they're learning.

The brown and yellow cupcake bottoms and pastel icing tops invite children to mix and match, creating their favorite combinations. For younger kids, this can help improve color recognition and counting skills, especially if a caregiver joins the fun and prompts discussions. For older children, it allows creativity to flourish, especially when they use the markers to draw polka dots and fun shapes on the icing tops.

The set also helps children develop hand-eye coordination. Little hands will love placing and removing the icing tops and candles. Children will also enjoy using the markers to garnish the cupcakes and gain fine motor skills that come in handy for schoolwork, sports, and other activities.

Classic Charm and Authenticity
Parents and children alike will be charmed by the Bake and Decorate Cupcake Set's wooden components. The wooden cupcake bottoms are painted yellow and brown--vanilla and chocolate--and the colorful candles are each decorated with a barbershop-pole design and topped with a painted flame.

For authenticity, the plastic muffin tray is silver-toned, giving it the look of a metal baking tray. Paper cupcake liners fit in the tray, so children can feel like they're really baking. Perhaps most realistic of all, a quilted oven mitt has a checkered red-and-white pattern and is child-sized to fit little hands.

For Independent or Group Play
The versatile Bake and Decorate Cupcake Set is suited for solo or small-group play. Children will enjoy throwing tea parties for their stuffed animals or bringing the set to show-and-tell and sharing the fun. Parents and caregivers can join in too, sitting alongside their junior bakers or placing special orders to give them a fun, rewarding task.

Easy to Clean and Store
When playtime is finished, the icing tops can be wiped with a dry cloth to remove the marker. If the designs don't come completely off, try dampening the towel. Once everything is clean and dry, the cupcake tray makes it simple to tidy up the cupcakes--in fact, it's so easy, little ones can be taught to put the pieces away all by themselves.

(Note: the Bake and Decorate Cupcake Set is not intended to be used with real food and is not dishwasher, oven, or microwave safe.)

About Melissa & Doug
Started in the garage at Doug's parents' house in 1988, Melissa & Doug has become one of the most popular toy makers in the world. Its toys have garnered dozens of awards and have been widely featured in national media.

Melissa & Doug toys meet all US consumer product safety regulations. The toys are tested at the factory of origin during various phases of the production process to ensure they meet the company's stringent safety requirements. In particular, the paints and coatings on Melissa & Doug toys are tested frequently to meet or exceed government recommendations limiting heavy metals and lead in children's items.

What's in the Box
One Melissa & Doug Bake and Decorate Cupcake Set with four cupcakes, four icing tops, four candles, three cupcake icing markers, eight cupcake sleeves, oven mitt, and cupcake tray.


Melissa & Doug Toys - Bake & Decorate Cupcake Set. Be sure your little chef uses the oven mitt to move these glorious wooden cupcakes in their wooden baking sheet! This amazing set has special wipe-off cupcake tops and 3 dry erase markers in the shape of icing tubes. With durable cardboard baking cups, decorative wooden candles and "flames", here are the low-calorie cupcakes for the best birthday or tea party ever! Share hours of fun with your child! Order the Bake & Decorate Cupcake Set today, from Brookstone. Dimensions: 10.5" x 13.25" x 3.13"


Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Stomp Rocket Jr. Glow Kit

Stomp Rocket Jr. Glow Kit Review



Stomp Rocket Jr. Glow Kit Feature

  • iParenting Media Award for excellent product and Top Toy of the year from Creative Child magazine
  • Indoor or outdoor
  • comes with 4 rockets
  • Refill rockets available
Kids can get rid of some excess energy with this air-powered outdoor rocket toy. No battery or fuel is needed to get the rockets airborne--just some old-fashioned stomping power. Set up the simple launch stand in a clear outdoor area, connect the 38-inch-long vinyl air hose and blast pad, load one of the 9-inch yellow foam rockets--and watch out. Our 5-year-old assistant reviewer really got a kick out of jumping on the purple blast-off pad and watching her rockets soar 50 feet or more, though she had to fight the adults for a turn. If the three rockets included with the kit aren't enough fun, you can order stomp parachutes and spin copters from the manufacturer. --Marianne Painter Stomp on the Launch Pad and a blast of air propels the Stomp Rocket over 100 feet in the air! The kit comes with 4 glow in the dark foam rockets. Great Birthday Party Gift! Fun for the whole family.


Monday, February 20, 2012

Wizard of Oz Mylar 18 Inch Birthday Party Balloon

Wizard of Oz Mylar 18 Inch Birthday Party Balloon Review



Wizard of Oz Mylar 18 Inch Birthday Party Balloon Feature

  • 18 inch mylar balloon
  • double sided self sealing
  • can be filled with helium
18 inch mylar Wizard of Oz balloon. Balloon will arrive uninflated, can be filled with helium.


Sunday, February 19, 2012

Fisher-Price Brilliant Basics Baby's First Blocks

Fisher-Price Brilliant Basics Baby's First Blocks Review



Fisher-Price Brilliant Basics Baby's First Blocks Feature

  • Baby can sort and stack and learn to identify and match shapes
  • Shape-sorting lid and 5 different shapes help build early identification skills
  • 10 colorful blocks are easy to grasp, hold and store inside bucket
  • Carry handle for take-along fun
  • Interactive learning aid
Ten bright blocks are ready for baby to drop into the open bucket or through the shape-sorting lid. Baby will love filling the bucket with blocks, dumping them out, then starting over again. Great for eye-hand coordination and other early skills. Then baby can move on to sorting and stacking and learning about identifying and matching shapes. Includes plastic shape-sorting box with take-anywhere handle and ten colorful blocks.


Friday, February 17, 2012

Elmo Birthday Balloon Bouquet

Elmo Birthday Balloon Bouquet Review



Elmo Birthday Balloon Bouquet Feature

  • 5 mylar balloon bouquet
  • balloons are self-sealing
Elmo Birthday Balloon Bouquet includes a big 39" Elmo floating shape balloon, 2 round printed balloons (18"), 2 star balloons (18") and ribbons.NOTE: Balloons arrive uninflated.


Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Disney Princess Happy Birthday 65in Scene Setter Add-On

Disney Princess Happy Birthday 65in Scene Setter Add-On Review



Disney Princess Happy Birthday 65in Scene Setter Add-On Feature

  • 1 per package
Party with royalty! Each package contains 1 giant add-on measuring 5 feet tall and featuring your favorite Disney princesses wishing your own princess a happy birthday. Use on a Scene Setters Room Roll or on a bare wall. Attach with Ticky Tak or double sided tape (not included). Remove easily after use. Made of a lightweight plastic that cuts easily with scissors. Good for indoor or outdoor use.


Monday, February 13, 2012

Fisher-Price Disney's Birthday Bowtique Minnie Mouse

Fisher-Price Disney's Birthday Bowtique Minnie Mouse Review



Fisher-Price Disney's Birthday Bowtique Minnie Mouse Feature

  • Style Minnie anyway you want with snap and fit clothing in her Birthday Bowtique
  • Includes one dress up Minnie figure
  • 17 play pieces to style Minnie with
  • Accessories includes 5 special birthday dresses, 4 bows, 1 purse, balloons, 1 present, 1 cake and 3 pairs of party shoes
  • The package even doubles as a carrying case
Fisher Price Disney Birthday Bowtique Minnie Mouse.


Saturday, February 11, 2012

24 Safari Zoo Theme Finger Puppets

24 Safari Zoo Theme Finger Puppets Review



24 Safari Zoo Theme Finger Puppets Feature

  • vinyl lion, elephant, monkey, zebra, giraffe and tiger finger puppets
  • 2 dozen per unit; Approx. 2".
  • Ages 3+
  • Great for party favors!
Jungle Animal Finger Puppets. All your favorite jungle safari animals! Perfect for pretend play, these vinyl lion, elephant, monkey, zebra, giraffe and tiger finger puppets. Make handy favors at any zoo-themed party. (2 dozen per unit) Approx. 2".


Friday, February 10, 2012

Scratch Art Magic Happy Birthday 36 Piece Sticker Kit

Scratch Art Magic Happy Birthday 36 Piece Sticker Kit Review



Scratch Art Magic Happy Birthday 36 Piece Sticker Kit Feature

  • Add creative fun to birthday celebrations with spectacular Scratch Magic Birthday Stickers in fun party shapes
  • Use the wood stylus to draw designs on cake, ice cream, candle shapes and more
  • Reveal magical rainbow colors and sparkling effects
  • Make imaginative invitations, dazzling decorations, and magical mementos a perfect party favor or fulfilled activity
  • Fits into Scratchart and most standard penholders
Add creative fun to birthday celebrations with spectacular Scratch Magic Birthday Stickers in fun party shapes. Use the wood stylus to draw designs on cake, ice cream, candle shapes and more. Reveal magical rainbow colors and sparkling effects. Make imaginative invitations, dazzling decorations, and magical mementos a perfect party favor or funfilled activity. 36 Stickers per pack. Ages 5+


Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Forum Novelties 67536 Happy 2nd Birthday Flashing Tiara

Forum Novelties 67536 Happy 2nd Birthday Flashing Tiara Review



Forum Novelties 67536 Happy 2nd Birthday Flashing Tiara Feature

  • Fancy birthday novelty
  • Has feathers, gems and three flashing lights
  • Great for making that 2nd birthday extra special
Let your child be the princess she wants to be with this fun birthday accessory. Make no mistake- this is not your average birthday hat. It's made from silver plastic, has a rim of soft pink feathers, and features gems and flashing lights with the number "2" in the center. The hat will let your child feel special on their big day and have a great birthday souvenir to last for all time.


Monday, February 6, 2012

Chica Plush from The Sunny Side Up Show on Sprout - 13 Inches

Chica Plush from The Sunny Side Up Show on Sprout - 13 Inches Review



Chica Plush from The Sunny Side Up Show on Sprout - 13 Inches Feature

  • 13" Soft, huggable plush
  • Push Chica's belly and she squeaks.
  • Clean with a damp, soapy cloth and fluff dry.
  • Safe for children of all ages, 0+
Now children who love Chica from The Sunny Side Up Show on Sprout can have a special Chica plush of their own. Just squeeze her tummy and Chica squeaks -- just like on TV! Chica is the perfect cuddly companion for preschoolers, and also makes an ideal gift for infant and toddlers. Safe for ages 0 and up.

Chica plush

Chica is the perfect companion for preschoolers.
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Chica from The Sunny Side Up Show on Sprout, the 24-hour preschool television channel.
Soft, Snuggly, Huggable and Squeakable Chica
From wakeup through wind down, Chica is ready to add a little sunshine to any child's day. This high-quality plush has a rounded body and head, soft beak, and soothing soft fur, including an extra soft patch of fur on her belly, making Chica the perfect nap companion. At 13-inches, Chica is ideally sized for preschoolers to carry along on their daily adventures or to use for pretend play. Her plush legs fold at the hip, so she can sit close by on a table, dresser or shelf. Chica provides an interactive, playful experience that encourages imagination and unstructured play. Chica is easy to clean! Simply use a damp, soapy cloth and fluff dry.

From The Sunny Side Up Show – Live on Sprout, 7 Days a Week
Every morning, The Sunny Side Up Show greets preschoolers and their families as they rise and shine and prepare for the day ahead. In this live broadcast, hosts Kelly, Sean, Dennisha and Liz alternate weeks and join Chica the Chicken to create a warm and welcoming environment where families can gather to share their local weather, birthdays, and even show and tell with Sprout®. Favorite Sprout characters like Elmo and Barney visit the Sunshine Barn from time to time, as well as other special guests, such as a chef, librarian or firefighter. The Sunny Side Up Show balances playful, spontaneous fun with real life learning and creates a welcoming environment for preschoolers and their parents to spend some morning time together. SproutOnline.com provides a forum through which viewers interact with the live broadcast. The website handles all submissions for local weather reports, birthday celebrations, artwork and contest entries. SproutOnline.com also includes age-appropriate interactive games, including special games and activities featuring Chica.

Sprout
24-hour preschool television channel Sprout® features all the shows kids love and parents trust, such as Sesame Street®, Barney & Friends™, Bob The Builder™, Caillou® and more. From morning to night, Sprout is a place where parents and kids can share everything from singing and dancing to birthday wishes and bedtime stories. So, no matter where they are in their day, there’s always something to share with Sprout. Created as a partnership among NBCUniversal, HIT Entertainment, PBS and Sesame Workshop, Sprout is the only channel that follows the day of the child from breakfast to bedtime with its distinctive programming. Currently, Sprout is available in over 50 million homes. Parents and preschoolers can interact with Sprout at www.SproutOnline.com for crafts, activities, games and more. Follow Sprout on Facebook (www.facebook.com/sprout) and Twitter (@SproutTV).

What's In The Box?
13-inch Chica plush individually packed in a clear polybag.

Chica plush turnaround

Cute and cuddly from every angle!

Preschoolers who love Chica from Sprout's The Sunny Side Up Show can now have a special Chica plush of their own.