10/25/15: OYO Sports Awesome Gifts

I am always looking for unique gifts for my kids which I have been finding more difficult as they get older. This year I am very excited about OYO Sports toys. My son is really in to Boston Sports teams and he loves to build with blocks. OYO Sports gives kids the fun of playing with mini-figures of all of their favorite sports players.

I love that the company is right here in Acton, MA. In fact the idea for OYO Sports was created by a father who took his son to Fenway Park to watch a Red Sox game and then searched for toy figures of their favorite players.  He then had the idea to create mini-figures of athletes that kids could play with.  We recieved the Boston Red Sox Infield Set, David Ortiz, a Bruins Zamboni, Tuukka Rask, and Tom Brady!

 I love that using these mini-figures would be a great way to teach smaller children how the game works while playing.  The mini-figures have rotating forearms, bending knees and all the equipment they need.

Evan had so much fun putting together the Red Sox Infield. As a Red Sox Mom he has been to many games at Fenway and loves the team.

He had some friends over and they all had fun putting together the Bruins Zamboni and Red Sox Infield.

Look at how adorable Tuukka Rask and Tom Brady are!  The details are amazing.  I love that they can hold equipment and Tuukka even has all of his pads.

The Zamboni is awesome too.

Evan has been playing with it as if there was a Red Sox game is going on.

They are great souvenirs for any team fan.  My husband has one of the Patriots players in his office.  What an awesome product and unique gift for this holiday season.

Find them online:  http://www.oyosports.com/

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/oyosports

Twitter:  @oyosports

Disclosure:  I was provided with these OYO toys for review purposes.  no other compensation was received and all opinions are my own.

11/9/15: Win a Tree Classics Lighted Wreath

CONTEST CLOSED:  CONGRATULATIONS ALI FOR WINNING!

The holidays are right around the corner we love to decorate!  It is so fun having a festive looking house both inside and out.  I grew up with lots of decorations for all holidays so I love to do the same for my family.  Recently I was introduced to Tree Classics and they have some gorgeous holiday items.   Now I am giving you a chance to make your house look festive too with a gorgeous Classic Noble 24 inch Wreath with lights.  Read on to win.

Tree Classics was founded in 1976 and designs the World's Finest Artificial Christmas Trees.  They were the first online retailer of artificial Christmas trees, as well as the first to offer pre-lit Christmas trees to the market.  We received the 32 inch wreath with white lights and it absolutely beautiful.

Here you can see the other side of the wreath with strong wires for hanging.  The wreath has Real Feel Polyethylene (PE) needles.  It has such a realistic look.

Tree Classics also sells heirloom-quality holiday accessories, such as Christmas ornaments, tree skirts, and Christmas tree storage bags.  Tree Classics is also a proud supporter of local and national charities, often donating merchandise to worthy causes.  Here you can see a closeup view of the wreath.

What a lovely wreath and a wonderful festive item to add to your home.

Tree Classics is partnering with 40 bloggers for giveaways this holiday season as it is their 40th anniversary.  Enter below to win a beautiful 24 inch lighted wreath.

Find them online:  http://www.treeclassics.com/

Disclosure:  I was provided with a lighted wreath for review and giveaway purposes.  No other compensation was received and all opinions are my own.

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11/3/15: Hess Fire Truck and Ladder Rescue Get Them Fast!

Evan has been collecting Hess vehicles for a while and was beyond excited when the 2015 Hess Truck showed up.  Here is the new 2015 Hess Fire Truck and Ladder Rescue.

 What always stands out to me with Hess Vehicles is that they are so strongly made and are really durable.  No matter how roughly he plays with them and crashes them in to each other they remain functional and look great.  The details on them are amazing with lights, sounds and moving parts.

This new 2015 Hess Fire Truck and Ladder Rescue went on Sale November 1st online at www.hesstoytruck.com for $30.99 with free standard shipping and 5 Energizer® batteries included. 

 I did go online and they have been selling a lot of trucks so make sure to get yours early.  I love all of the lights.

 Evan went right to work playing with this truck.

 No matter how old he gets he loves to collect them.  This year’s Hess Toy has oversized tires, swiveling chrome-detailed fire hose nozzles, LED lights including a high-powered pivoting LED searchlight, a slide-out ramp and 4 realistic sound effects. The accompanying Ladder Rescue features a rotating extension ladder with a movable nozzle and push-activated friction motor. 

Hess is adding a new surprise this year: 100 lucky customers will find an individually numbered Silver Edition Fire Truck and Ladder Rescue when they open their 2015 Hess Toy Truck package. 

 Evan couldn't wait to get his collection all together.

All of these vehicles are gorgeous.  Notice the new one stands out as it is red.  All of Evan's other trucks have been white and green.

I love all the lights on all of the vehicles.

Evan giggling away as he plays with it.  Get yours early!

In addition to online ordering, customers can also purchase the Fire Truck and Ladder Rescue at 10 select shopping malls starting November 12th: New York: Queens Center, Kings Plaza, Green Acres and Broadway, New Jersey: Paramus Park, Woodbridge Center, Willowbrook and Cherry Hill, Pennsylvania: Willow Grove Park and Capital City. 

Stay up to date with the Hess Toy Truck online at www.hesstoytruck.com 

Facebook, www.facebook.com/hesstoytruck

Twitter, @HessToyTruck

Disclosure:  I received this Hess Truck for review purposes.  No other compensation was received and all opinions are my own.

11/3/15: Win 2 Tickets to Festival of Lights at Edaville USA

CONTEST CLOSED: CONGRATULATIONS AMANDA W.
Every year we love to go to Edaville USA at the holidays.  They have Christmas Festival of Lights which runs November 20th to January 1st and I am giving away 2 tickets to go any open date in November or December excluding Saturdays.

It is so much fun and you get to go and talk to Santa and take your picture with him.

 So much fun!

Plus a fun train ride.

Tickets can be purchased at www.edaville.com.  Check out their website or Facebook page for times, prices and details.  Plus there is also a Polar Express option which is a magical train ride to the North Pole on an authentic steam engine.

It includes all of the rides and attractions, train ride and fun.  

So beautiful!  We love to ride once when it is light out and once later at night.

 

If Carver, MA is not a good location for you The Polar Express is also coming to Hopedale, MA.  Set to the sounds of the motion picture soundtrack, families are sure to enjoy their trip to the North Pole, complete with hot chocolate and cookies served on board the train. Passengers will then be entertained by a reading of The Polar Express™ .  Upon arrival at the North Pole, Santa will greet the children and each child will receive their own sleigh bell, just like in the movie, to those who BELIEVE.  Experience the joy of caroling and holiday entertainment that will surely become an annual holiday tradition for the whole family. Families are encouraged to wear their pajamas for the ride and join in on the magic of Christmas. Reservations are required to ride the train. Tickets are between $42 - $56 are on sale now. You can purchase by calling 508-866-8190.

 Edaville USA is a must visit in at the holidays!

Win Tickets to Festival of Lights at Edaville USA by entering below!  Note these tickets are only for Festival of Lights and not for the Polar Express.

Disclosure:  Tickets were provided to me for review purposes of Edaville USA.  No other compensation was received.

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11/2/15: Uncle Milton My Sign! Girls Version Review

It is November and the holidays are fast approaching. I am always in search of cool gifts for the kids now that they are getting a little older and don't want many toys anymore. Lauren is 8 years old and loves to be creative. She was very excited when we received Uncle Milton My Sign! Girls Version. What girl wouldn't want to see their name in lights? That is exactly what this sign delivers and allows her to show her creativity.

Here is the sign when it comes out of the box. It includes the frame and background for the sign, lots of letters in multiple colors, and cool flowers, hearts, butterflies and peace signs.

Lauren got right to work. We decided to cut out the letters first and lay they out on the sign background to make sure it was centered.

The letters are all stickers and easy to apply. Lauren chose all capital letters.

Lauren had fun applying the letters on to the sign.

Then in the package are small adhesive dots. These can be a little tricky so I needed to help removing them from the paper and attaching them to the sign where she wanted them.

Once the adhesive dots were attached she just needed to press the cool designs on to them.

After that the base attaches with four plastic pieces. They were easy to connect, and the base took AA batteries. Here is her finished product.

She is so proud of her cool sign. When you press the button on the back it changes colors. The location of the button is a little strange as it is on the back where it would be hanging from but there is still room to press it when it is hanging.

Here you can see some of the different colors.

I like the blue.

Lauren likes this greenish.

Here it is as packaged. What a great gift for any girl in your life. Plus they have a version for boys too!

Find Uncle Milton Online:

http://unclemilton.com/

https://www.facebook.com/unclemilton

Twitter: @unclemiltontoys

Disclosure: I was provided with My Sign! from Uncle Milton toys for review purposes. No other compensation was received and all opinions are my own.