Vtech Switch & Go Dinos Turbo: RC Triceratops

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Bronco the RC Triceratops is the first remote control dinosaur from Switch & Go Dinos® Turbo by VTech®! Bronco is a 2-in-1 electronic toy that fuses dinosaurs and vehicles into one awesome play experience. With the push of a button on his remote control, Bronco transforms from a fierce triceratops to a sleek race car.

                     

Aidan LOVES both dinosaurs and remote control cars, so I knew he would love the Switch & Go Dino. Vtech has combined two of Aidan’s favorite things into one with this, and he loves playing with it. I don’t think he has stopped playing with it since it came. What little boy wouldn’t love a car that transforms into a dinosaur at the push of a button?

This is a super cool learning toy as well. In dinosaur mode, it tells your child random dinosaur facts. It has an LCD screen that displays animation eyes for the dinosaur & animation driver for the race car. I thought that was pretty awesome.

The remote is easy to hold for both my son and 5 year old daughter. It’s easy to figure out and manage even for the smallest kids. You can even use the turbo charge lever to charge his turbo boosters. Then, press the turbo boost button to give him a burst of speed!

I love it because it is very well made with high quality materials- I don’t have to worry that it’s going to break or fall apart. It’s heavy and durable, unlike some remote control toys. It was also super easy to set-up. It takes all AA batteries, which is a plus. I don’t like getting toys that take special batteries, because they are harder to find and can be expensive.

 

• Move forward, backward, left and right using the remote control in vehicle and dino mode

• Use the turbo charge lever to charge his turbo boosters, and press the turbo boost button to give him a burst of speed

• 2-in-1 toy easily transforms from a dinosaur to a vehicle with the push of a button on the remote control

• LCD screen displays cool dinosaur eyes and driver animations

• Learn dinosaur facts and hear wild sound effects

• 70+ wild sounds and phrases

If you are looking for an amazing toy that will withstand a little boys rambunctious nature, this is definitely it. I can’t believe how strong and durable this is!

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Sparkup Magical Book Reader

   Disclosure: The items in this post were given for review purposes only; all opinions expressed are completely honest and 100% my own.

I am and have always been an avid reader. I love reading wanted to share that love of learning with my children as well. They love sitting down to hear new stories and meet new characters, so I knew thee Sparkup Book Reader would be perfect for us. I thought it would be an fun way to make memories, while building their love of learning.

    

The Sparkup Book Reader is a very cool innovative reading device that clips onto the back any picture book and reads it aloud. Our reader came with two books; Shrek & Tikki Tikki Tembo. The books came pre-recorded, but I love that I could re-record the books in my voice to make it personal to my kids. It can store up to 50 books (or 250 minutes of audio), which I love.

The Sparkup reader also comes with a USB cord. The USB lets you download pre-recorded books from the Sparkup website or upload what you’ve recorded to your computer. Once you’ve uploaded the books you’ve recorded, they can be sent via email. This is an amazing feature for sending your parents books being read by your child. Great keepsake material right there! :)

Sparkup has a tiny camera attached to the front. It captures a picture of the front cover and each individual page then stores it in it’s memory. Each time that book is connected after it’s recorded- the Sparkup automatically starts reading the book. I love that it doesn’t read too fast or too slow-it follows their lead, reading as they turn the pages. It will even read pages out of order which is pretty amazing!

 

I had never heard of the Sparkup reader until recently. It immediately caught my eye. It teaches and encourages kids comprehensive reading skills, growing confident in reading independently. Aidan (7) has been doing an amazing job at reading this year, while Adisyn (5) is just beginning to learn. He started A.R. (Accelerated Reading) in his 2nd grade class. This is where they quiz the kids on what they’ve learned from the books they’ve read.

I love that I can record his A.R. books and he can re-read them as many times as he needs/wants to. Memorization and repetition, as well as interaction is what helps kids remember what they’ve been reading. We read it together a couple of times, while I ask him “what are they doing?”, “What did he do wrong?” Stuff like that (depending on the story).. Then I record it and let him re-play it.

My kids can now pick up a book from their “Spark-up” collection and read by themselves. They can sit in their “reading corner” and enjoy their books whenever they wish. It made my kids love reading even more, because it brings life and interaction into their books. It helps build their imagination and reading comprehension, while also helping build their confidence. We will definitely be adding more books to our collection!

Story time together as a family is magical. We can now take turns recording different character voices and our own sound-effects to any book. They can then go back and listen to themselves reading, which they love. Or we can download professionally recorded stories, complete with sound effects, directly from the Sparkup website.

If you have a child learning how to read or just want to give them something to help them learn, this would be a perfect gift!

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Krash Co. Pirate Skull Mohawk Helmet Review

I’ve had the amazing opportunity to work with KRASH which is the sister site of Raskullz, You may remember my Raskullz Ragdon Backpack review last year. My son absolutely loved it and got so many compliments on it. He thought it was the coolest thing. So this time, they let us choose a helmet, which is just what we needed.

Aidan got his first scooter this year, so we had to keep him safe. I’m not a helicopter mom, but I want to make sure that he is protected should he have an accident. He has fun on his scooter but he is also accident prone because he is everywhere at once, zooming and flying up and down the hallway or outside.

What better way to get them to wear their helmets then a unique helmet that any kid would love to sport?  We ended up getting the Pirate Skull Mohawk Helmet, because I knew I’d have a better chance of him wearing it every time he rides than a normal helmet. Other helmets just don’t have the awesomeness that these do. Every kid that has seen Aidan’s helmet has loved it.

KRASH has an amazing selection of protective gear to keep our kids safe, while bribing them with the “coolness” of the design. They have boys and girls helmets, and they are ALL very adorable and have their own style!

I don’t have to worry that he will not wear his helmet, he wears it even when he isn’t on his scooter. He thinks it’s the coolest thing on the planet right now. His half brother Alex came over and they ended up playing Reel Steel. Alex put Aidan’s helmet on and pretended he was Brutus, the spiked mohawk robot. It was cool to see them pretend playing with a Helmet, lol.

Unique and adorable is only what meets the eye, these helmets are CPSC and ASTM certified. They comply with CPSC and ASTM standards for bicycle helmets, and also, the helmet has a shock-absorbing EPS inner shell that is built to protect their head.

The helmet is very sturdy and durable. It has already been through the ringer and back and still looks brand new. The mohawk is made out of rubber, so it isn’t going to hurt them or break anytime soon!

The straps are made of nylon and very easy to adjust it so the helmet fits absolutely perfect. They also have cooling vents to keep their head cool, which is awesome so they don’t get sweaty. The helmet is available in different sizes that goes from kids 3+ to 8+ and has a retail price of 27.99.

We were at Wal-mart and seen the Kitty Raskullz hat and just had to get it for my daughter. She already had the Raskullz Cutie Cat Scooter, so she was SO excited to get the matching helmet!

Giveaway: Coming Soon!

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Jessica Renee

Review: Kleenslate Dry Erase Paddles Makes Learning FUN!

My son Aidan started Kindergarten this year. When he began in August, he was having problems with his Alphabet and Numbers.He knew some of them, but he didn’t know ALL of them and couldn’t write them in order. I was on the lookout for something that would help not only him but ME (to teach him) as well.

I needed to make learning FUN for him, so that he would pay attention for a longer period of time. We were using a ton of paper, and I was also looking for a way to cut the slack on that.

Kleenslate was perfect for both! It made learning more fun and interactive for him, and it saves on paper. OF course my 4 year old daughter wanted to get in on the writing action too (she loves to write and draw).

I could sit down with both of them and write the letters in a dotted like manner with a lighter color marker and then have them trace it with a darker color of their choice.

I loved how quickly I seen improvement in his ability to write and know letters and numbers. Within a short amount of time he knew all his alphabet and even the letter sounds. He was SO proud when he brought home awards for both (AND toys from the prizebox!).

It really helped that on one side is a dotted line (Just like the Kindergarten paper in school), and on the other side was just blank. SO- I could write an uppercase letter on one line and the lowercase on the next. He loved it because he could just erase it (with the dry eraser on the tip of the marker) if he messed up. Quick and easy for him, and a delight for me because he didn’t get frustrated if he messed up.

I loved how innovative they are. They come in many different colors (and have many color markers to use as well). The markers are very high quality, which is definitely needed when working with small kids. They tend to push hard on the market therefore causing the tip to push in. These have stood up to the test of time with 2 small kids!

• Double-sided. Not all dry erase boards are double-sided. But I like that the Kleen Slate paddles feature two sides. It gives me more options without having more boards.
• Custom surface options. This is my absolute favorite feature! I have never seen it on another dry erase product. Kleen Slate features peel-n-stick dry erase replacement surfaces. This means I can just replace the surface rather than buy a brand new board! I can also change the type of surface! They have blank, handwriting lines, graph paper, music lines, and even Venn diagrams!
• Attachable markers. If you  have kids you know how easily things are lost. This is true in the classroom too! I love that the Kleen Slate paddles have a place to store the marker right on the paddle.
• Kid Friendly Dry Erase Markers. The Kleen Slate markers are non-toxic and have an eraser cap! They are also low odor and the points don’t push in. They are absolutely perfect for the classroom and come in a rainbow of colors!

You can learn more about Kleen Slate products by visiting them on Facebook and following on Twitter @KleenSlate01!

Buy It: You can Buy 2 Kleenslate rectangle paddles for $15.99

 

Jessica Renee

Review: PRK Products Sippy Cup Organization

Potty Training, Toys scattered everywhere, tantrums. Parents’ lives are hectic as it is. Throw in sippy cup/bottle parts everywhere and you practically have a tornado.

If you’re a mom than you already KNOW what I’m talking about. Sippy cups can become lost VERY quickly. I don’t know how many sippy cups we’ve lost through the 5 years with my son and daughter. Sippies and bottles can be quite expensive too.

So, I was excited to get the chance to review the PRK Products Sippy Cup Organizer. It has not only saved me time, but it’s saved my sanity and MONEY. This is white plastic tier that comes with a basket to store the tops and assorted parts in.

So, it’s best when you can keep everything together, that way nothing get’s lost. You will save money by not having to buy a ton of sippy cups, and you’ll spend less time looking for sippy cup parts. This makes for a happier mom and child!

It stores up to 12 sippy cups or bottles at a time, so it does hold quite a bit. It loads horizontally, and uses gravity to push another bottle or sippy towards the front when one is taken out. This is heaven. As soon as they are washed, you can just load them in.

The best thing about it is that it’s compatible with over 30 of the best baby bottles and sippy cup brands. So you aren’t sorting through trying to figure out what’s going to fit and what isn’t. Most DO, there isn’t any that I’ve found that don’t.

It is adjustable, so you won’t have to buy a new product when your baby outgrows a bottle. You can just pull it apart and wa-lah. Instantly bigger. It expands to three different sizes, accommodating bottles up to 7.25 inches tall

It not only keeps everything in one place, but it helps save space inside your home. It can be used in the freezer, refrigerator, or cabinet. No matter where you want to store it, it will fit! Easy to access, easy to find anything you need.

Click here for sippy cup brands the dispenser is compatible with

Click here for the best baby bottle brands the dispenser is compatible with

BUY IT: You can buy the Bottle/ Sippy Cup Organizer for $29.95

Disclosure: This isn’t a sponsored post, products were sent for review purposes only. The opinions in this post are completely honest and not influenced in any way.

Jessica Renee

Kidlandia Review

“The Kidlandia Game site is a fun, safe, educational place where kids and rule their own worlds! With fun games, a delightful host Kreechur, a stamping and decorating game, and shop with wonderful accessories for purchase with Kaploons, the Kidlandia Game site offers hours of fun. Kids can play alone, or invite their friends to play with them.”

 

In Kidlandia, Kid’s get to build their own little world of play, while building their imagination. You get to choose what color and type of popkin (character) you want. You then get to choose hats, clothes, shoes, and something to carry. You’ll then have to help them create a username, password, and provide your email.

Then you’ll have to check your email and click the link, so that Kidlandia knows that your child has permission to play games there. I think that this is an awesome add-on. So you know what they have asked to do before doing it. My kids are too small to do anything without my help anyway, but if there were big enough to play on the internet by themselves—this would be a good choice.!

Your child then gets to name his land, and place all the houses, plants, and other kreeturs wherever she or he wants them. They can hatch eggs to get more kreeturs and win kaploons (money) that you can use in the store.

There are tons of kreeturs to play with and unlock, and organize. The more they play the more kaploons they receive to buy various items from the store.This is a cute and fun personalized game, that gives your child control over everything in their own little “world.”

Not only does this site offer this cute game, but you can also buy personalized items from them. They sell blankets, mugs, placemats, canvases, and more. The items do not all feature kidlandia kreechurs, but Disney and Nickelodeon items as well.

I received the Dora and Lighting McQueen personalized canvases to place on their wall. They are VERY adorable, and there are so many choices of personalization.  It comes with the town’s special day, and each (White and Red lettering) can be personalized.

It gives you ideas on how to personalize this (child’s name, last name, mom’s name, dad’s name, siblings’ name, friends’ name..)

This is what the Radiator Springs one looks like. Aidan has his full name on it. With little personalization here and there… HE LOVED IT! He thought it was the best thing in the world. (He DOES love Lightening Mcqueen though) and LOVED seeing his name in print beside MATER and all the rest.

If your trying to think of a personalization gift that hasn’t been overdone.. whether for your kid, grandkid, niece, nephew, friends’ kid.. You can’t beat this. It’s only $20.. so price isn’t bad either.

Free personalization including Primary name, birthday, title, additional names (up to 25), additional characters, plants, animals, and poses.

This ISN’T the one Adisyn received (of course) but taking a photo isn’t exactly doing so well. You can’t see the words very well..

But she received the Dora poster.. She is a Dora freak. Everything there is to have of Dora—she wants or has. Shoes, pajamas, panties, chairs, socks.. etc. So when I seen this,, I knew she would love it.

You can purchase these items at the Kidlandia Shop HERE.

Be sure to check out Kidlandia with your little guy/gal – you won't regret it for even a second!!.

You could also connect with Kidlandia on Facebook & Twitter.

Disclosure: I was sent item for review purposes. However, all opinions stated are my own.

Jessica