Reviewing Toys

The newest American Girl Doll movie has come to life on the big screen called, "Kitt Kittredge: An American Girl Movie." Kit always wanted to be a writer/reporter and now with times she’s exploring all. Kitt is growing up in the depression and really learns a lesson about it when her father’s car dealership goes under. Now Kitt must learn all about what it’s like to work for your food. It’s a great movie and one that should definitely be watched by the younger generation.

Little girls will love owning their very own Kit Doll which comes with her very own mini book for a whopping $13. Do you have this Kit Mini Doll? What’s your opinion of her. My daughters have been wanting to start on this collection since they were three. I may break down and buy them for christmas this year. Have your child sit down and read the book before watching the movie, there are a ton of fun ideas that you can teach your child after they read it. One in particular is having them compare prices from back then and today, or they can do a comparison between name brand cereals to non brand. Ask them ways they can have fun without spending a lot of money, for instance going to the beach, a picnic, etc.

What are some ideas you can think of? Do you think it is wise to teach children about money? I have always told my kids the truth about money, the good and the bad and hope that when they grow up they will never have the issues I have had. What about you? Do you share money stories with your children? Why or why not?

Looking for the best ways to cool off this summer but not sure what’s hot and what’s not? Look no further, I’ve got four kids and know just what you are looking for. Forget cheap toys that’ll break and I won’t even include pools because …. well come on, we all know we need one.

Super Soakers are big items during the summer and for those that are some how unaware these are those giant water guns.

Hasbro Super Soaker Bottle Shot- This water gun comes complete with bottle so you can quickly fill it up and soak your opponent.

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Hasbro has released more littlest pets for your daughter to devour. Okay, so your credit card can. We recently got one of their "Littlest Pet Shop VIP" in the mail and my daughter loves it so much that every night since she’s slept with it. Okay, she has to share it with her sister but every other night the other sister gets it.

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I got this book a few years ago and read it, at the time my kids weren’t quite into reading, however they are now. My son gobbled up this book in one sitting and loved it. I think my daughter loved it more because it

teaches a few foreign words in it, not really on purpose but the character Joey, uses them and explains what they mean during his writing.

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#60 is the winner of Reviewing Toys Bloggy Giveaway: The Chronicles of Narnia: Lucy’s Gift Replica. I’ll be emailing Miss Heidi in the morning. Congratulations and I’ll be stopping by everyone’s blogs this weekend.

#60 Miss Heidi Says:
April 24th, 2008 at 8:55 am

When I met my husband he bought me a copy of the Chronicles of Narnia. I could relate to a lot of it because my religious background is a lot like that of C.S. Lewis. I also like his book the Screwtape Letters. Highly recommended. Thanks.
Heidi

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Today is the first day of the Bloggy Giveaways and I thought some of you might like to win something. The item I have picked is due to the upcoming “Narnia” coming in theaters. This works for both a collector and a toy, it’s the “The Chronicles of Narnia: Lucy’s Gift Replica.”

Rules: Leave a comment below telling me you’d like to win. If you’ve seen or read the Narnia books tell me what your favorite part was. Make sure to leave an email so I can contact you if you win.

Deadline: I’ll announce the winner on the 25th of April, so have your entries in by then. (midnight on April 24)

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Webkinz have been popular ever since they were first released and as each new one rolls out, someone else has to buy it up. So, it shouldn’t surprise you when I say that not just one but 9 out of 25 Webkinz are hot.

Webkinz Plush Stuffed Animal Tiger Snake, Penguin, Plush Stuffed Animal Bengal Tiger, Black And White Panda Plush, Plush Stuffed Animal Husky Dog, Ganz Kangaroo, Collie, Ganz Himalayan Cat and Love Frog.
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I’m about to refresh this blog a bit. Is there any favorite blogs or sites out there that you like? Let me know and tell me why.

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Here are three toy recalls that you may want to check out in order to keep your children safe this year. Not to worry I’ll continue to toss out those toy recalls.

An Easter Toy Recall:

Camouflage Easter Egg Treat Containers
Easter Spinning Egg Tops

13,000 camouflage toy egg spinners were recalled when someone realized they contained lead paint on the outside of the eggs. These are from the Hobby Lobby and made in China, if you purchased one for your child this easter you may want to toss them or go to get a replacement.

Baby toy recall:

Rock N’Ride Plush
Tek Nek Toys International L.P. has sold over 1200 of these cute little rock n’ride pony plush items, but the only problem is they have an unsteady base. There have actually been 35 claims of a child falling off, bumping their head or getting cut by the pony. These ponies are the ones that if you push on their ear they play a song or neigh. If you have one of these ponies go to www.teknektoys.com and email them for your free replacement base.

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