By Kristen, on May 3rd, 2013
The year is almost halfway over, which seems almost ridiculously impossible. My kids and the new baby have been keeping me busy, which probably explains the feeling as though the year is rushing by quicker than usual. Being that it is already May, Mother’s Day is coming up shortly, which means that special time to find the perfect gift to tell Mom just how much you love her! Thankfully, the ever-fabulous Erin Ringwald, Thirty-One Gifts Rep extraordinaire, has a catalogue full of gifts that any Mom will appreciate!
 When I first got the chance to go through the Thirty-One Gifts online catalogue, I was amazed at how many fabulous goodies I found there. Choosing only a couple items to review was way harder than I could have imagined. With every new turn of the “virtual” page, I found more and more products that I wanted. I eventually just had to be realistic and pick items that I would really want to use on a day-to-day basis, which led me to my first choice, the ever-popular Skirt Purse. This purse was not only adorable, but it allowed for a Fitted Purse Skirt, which means that you can re-dress this purse and change up the look as often as you want! As a Mom, I always love options and this definitely has just that!
So naturally, my next review choice was a Soft Wallet to go with my new purse! The wallet has a large amount of space for cards, pictures, etc. It also features another outside zipped pocket to store money, coins, or whatever else you may want to bring along in it. The size of the wallet also allows it to act very much like a clutch, which was my favorite part!
As an extra-special treat exclusive to My 3 Little Kittens Readers, Erin is offering Free Shipping when you visit her Event Page! You will simply need to email her prior to placing your order and let her know that you are a My 3 Little Kittens Reader! She also offers Paypal ordering when you email her as well, which is pretty awesome if you ask me! So what are you waiting for? Go find Mom a gift she will treasure!
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Thanks to Erin, One Lucky Reader will win a $35 GC to shop for goodies {must be redeemed within 60 days of win}!
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By Kristen, on May 1st, 2013
The look on my Son’s face when we opened up the review package for the Angry Birds At-At Attack Battle Game was priceless! He also squealed, “Angry Birds,” which was even more enthusiastic than I had expected him to be {hehe}. Getting the chance to review this fabulous game as well as an Angry Birds Star Wars Foam Flyer from Hasbro was his favorite moment of the day. Until now, my Son had only played Angry Birds on the iPod. Being that he is 5, I was not sure if he would find this game frustrating or terrific and lucky for us both, he loved playing it! The At-At Attack Battle Game came with 12 figures, which include Darth Vader Pig, Han Solo Bird & Luke Skywalker Bird.
ANGRY BIRDSTMSTAR WARS® AT-ATTM ATTACK BATTLE GAME:
(Approximate retail price: $39.99; Ages: 5 & up. Available: Now) – Stack, launch, and destroy with the AT-AT ATTACK BATTLE GAME, which includes 21 blocks to create the signature AT-AT, a LIGHTSABER LAUNCHER and 12 ANGRY BIRDS STAR WARS figures — including two that are exclusive to this set! Players can also unlock ANGRY BIRDSSTAR WARS in-app content with a special code in each pack.
ANGRY BIRDSTMSTAR WARS® FOAM FLYERS:
(Approximate retail price: $9.99; Ages: 5 & up. Available: Now) – Toss around these 3.5-inch soft foam, iconic characters for a new way to play ANGRY BIRDS STAR WARS! Available in LUKE SKYWALKER, CHEWBACCA, DARTH VADER and STORMTROOPER. Each sold separately.
The game was pretty straight-forward in regards to set-up and it obviously can be changed up depending on preference. The slingshot took some time for my Son to get used to using, but he enjoyed it. Even when you don’t hit the target with an Angry Bird, the fun of watching the Angry Bird fly through the air is reward enough. As for the StormTrooper Foam Flyer, it is definitely fun to play with. My Daughter enjoyed tossing it around and squeezing it!
Make sure to check out Hasbro Game Night on Facebook as well as on Twitter for products, giveaways, offers and more!
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By Kristen, on April 30th, 2013
Last month, I found out I was chosen as a Learning Toys Ambassador and I was thrilled! With 2 young children and an infant, the idea of getting to review some fabulous educational toys is always a huge plus! Since Learning Toys focuses on offering toys that are educational as well as toys that appeal to children with special needs, I was very confident that what my children would receive to review would be fabulous for sure!
My first review package arrived a couple days ago. My children and I were very excited to see what exciting toy came for the very first of many reviews. Once the box was opened, I was very pleased to see that it was the Count Your Chickens Board Game. Since my children absolutely love board games, this was a perfect fit. However, my children also have a very hard time with the winning & losing concepts, which often result in tears and screaming. So when I saw the words on the box that read, “A Cooperative Game for Kids,” I found myself breathing a sigh of relief.
The instructions for game play are very straight-forward and easy for children to grasp quickly. Basically, all the players work together for the same goal, which is getting all the baby chicks into the chicken coop. The players share a game piece, Mother Hen, and use the spinner to determine how many squares to move, which also determines how many baby chicks you can put into the chicken coop. If a player spins and gets the fox, then they must put back one baby chick into the field. My children are three & five and instantly understood the directions without me having to repeat them, which was very nice! They have even played the game several times since the day it arrived. The game emphasis cooperation, sharing and communication, which makes it a parent-favorite for sure!
Starting May 1st, Learning Toys Canada is giving 5% of their proceeds to the Sick Kids Happy Healthy Campaign, which is such a great way to give back to those in need! To top it all off, Learning Toys is also giving away a Kettler Tricycle {$149.99} to one lucky winner. So make sure to enter to win!
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By Kristen, on April 29th, 2013
One thing that always seems to get to me about apparel shopping for boys is that the selection is rarely as stellar as the girls’ selection. So when I find something that really turns my head, I make sure to snag it up before it’s gone. I had done a previous review with My Little Legs back in October 2012 and knew the products were fantastic. Fortunately, I was checking out their website one day and fell in love with one of their new product arrivals and immediately wanted to review it!
So what absolutely adorable set did I immediately want for my son? Well, none other than the Gray Argyle Hat, Tie & Leg Warmer Set, which is without a doubt perfect for any little gentleman’s wardrobe. I realize that when leg warmers became popular, they were targeted primarily at girls. However, times have changed and little boy leg warmers are a must-have accessory! Since my Son is only 3 months, the leg warmers are fabulous for allowing him to keep warm when only wearing a shirt and diaper. Plus, I don’t have to remove clothing when it comes time for a diaper change.
As for the tie, it is velcro and safely attaches and releases. It is great for pairing with a cute onesie or just to wear for a more classic look. My favorite piece out of the whole set is the Cabbie Hat! The whole set together gives such a timeless and precious look for any occasion. To make it even more awesome, each piece does come separately in case you want the gray argyle look, but not all the items. And for Canada readers, shipping to Canada is free, which is almost unheard of when shipping to Canada!
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By Kristen, on April 28th, 2013
 My children absolutely loved watching the newest Nickelodeon DVD release, Nickelodeon Favorites: Once Upon a Rhyme. The DVD officially releases on April 30th and features characters from some of my children’s favorite cartoons. The nursery rhyme aspect of each episode was so very fun to watch and all seven episodes held my children’s attention, while encouraging learning. The Wonder Pets! episode was my personal favorite as it featured a baby unicorn, while my Daughter enjoyed Bubble Guppies as always. This DVD is ideal for preschool age children!
DVD Episodes:
Bubble Guppies – Who’s Gonna Play the Big Bad Wolf
The play’s the thing when the Bubble Guppies go to see a production of “The Three Little Pigs.” But when one of the actors can’t perform, it’s up to Deema to put on the costume and take the stage.
Team Umizoomi – Umi City Treasure Hunt
Milli, Geo and Bot are going on a pirate’s treasure hunt! The Team takes Umi Pirate Ship and follows the treasure map to fun locations, searching for three special keys to open the great math treasure of Umi City!
The Fresh Beat Band – Royal Wedding
The Fresh Beats are excited for a royal wedding happening in town. But when the Princess becomes smitten with Twist because he makes her laugh, the Fresh Beats have to find a way to reunite the Princess with her Prince!
Dora the Explorer – Dora Saves The Three Little Piggies
Vámonos! Come on and help Dora as she returns to Fairytale Land to save the Three Little Piggies, helps Boots and Tico on their first day at school, visits Magic Land and the ancient Mayans, and celebrates her birthday in a double-length adventure!
The Wonder Pets! – Save the Cow Who Jumped Over the Moon
Ming-Ming visits her Aunt Eleanora at the local petting zoo during a school holiday. The Wonder Pets get a call from a pop-up book where the Young Cow is having trouble jumping over the moon.
The Wonder Pets! – Save the Unicorn
The Wonder Pets take a mythical journey into a storybook to save a Baby Unicorn whose horn is stuck in a magical tree trunk.
Blue’s Clues – Little Red Riding Blue
Blue, Sprinkles, and Joe act out their own version of Little Red Riding Hood. Blue is Little Red Riding Hood, Sprinkles is Little Red’s brother, Goldie is Little Red’s mom, Roary is the grandma, Joe is the wolf, and the rest of the characters are the audience. Blue and Sprinkles are trying to bring Grandma, who is sick with a cold, some banana bread. They are met by a wolf who wants a piece of bread but is told to get Grandma’s permission first.
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