Sneak in those veggies with Sneakz Organic! Protein powder for kids!

December 8, 2018 Dream Team FamilyLeave a comment

Working from home and being able to do YouTube have been a dream come true and a complete blessing.. but.. sometimes I get so busy that other things get pushed aside. Like some healthier eating habits..

When asked to review this, I was super excited! Not only I, but the boys need those extra nutrients and probiotics, especially during the colder seasons.

This Sneakz Organic protein powder is chocolate flavored. We tried it in some milk, but it wasn’t favored by the boys that way. So then we tried whipping it up in some milk & ice, it was better but not something the boys enjoyed. SO.. I tried it in some pancakes.. oh my goodness.. I was SO surprised! It actually enhanced the pancake flavor! My middle son, LJ, ate 2 whole pancakes and asked for more… with out the syrup might I add..!!

I can’t wait to try this in some more foods, maybe some muffin next? I still want to try this in a yogurt smoothie, I think it would be great with some greek yogurt, milk and maybe a banana!

Sneakz Vegan Protein Mix provides 14 grams of protein, probiotics, 10 essential amino acids and ½ serving of daily vegetables. Simple and clean ingredients means nothing is artificial – no GMOs, no antibiotics, no synthetic hormones or artificial colors. Available in Chocolate, Vanilla and Strawberry.

To find out more information you can check them out on their website. They have easy recipes ideas and you can also purchase it directly from their site. It retails for $21.00.

Here’s more on the chocolate powder:

INGREDIENTS

Organic veggie blend (Pea protein, Carrot, Cauliflower, Beet, Sweet potato, Spinach), Organic cane sugar, Organic flavors, Organic alkalized cocoa, Bacillus coagulans GBI-30 6086, Sea salt.

Hypoallergenic Pea Protein with Half Serving of Veggies

DETAILS

Sneakz Organic Vegan Protein Powder and Drink Mix is mindfully formulated with today’s active child in mind. It’s a great source of whole food nutrition from vegetables and non-dairy pea protein for children or anyone who feels the need to add that extra boost to their diet. Using the latest research, we’ve created the perfect blend of phytonutrient dense whole foods to support a healthy on-the-go lifestyle.

By adding beets, spinach, cauliflower, sweet potatoes, peas, and carrots, we are able to fit in a full ½ serving of vegetables per scoop and 14 grams of protein. Each scoop contains all 10 essential amino acids, fiber, and at least 500 million CFUs of probiotics.

We had fun with this and did a little fun video! Even dolls need some protein 😉

– A protein packed, Mommy B

Sesame Street Elmo & Friends Dough Activity Set By Green Toys!

December 7, 2018 Dream Team Family1 Comment

This is a super fun set, comes with three colors, tools, a work mat and pop out eyes, mouths and more, so you can create Sesame Street characters!

Recommend for ages 2-8. Aaron is almost 3 and this was perfect for him! Super simple but yet super fun!

Product Description

Let’s make some friends! The Elmo & Friends Dough Activity Set comes with everything needed to create your favorite furry faces – out of dough! Use the tools to create the shapes and figures, then finish off your creation with the pop-out features. The safe, non-toxic dough is made in a food-safe facility from organic flour, and easily wipes off the activity card. This 12-piece set promotes sensory exploration, develops fine motor skills, and encourages creativity and imagination. Includes: 1 star extruder, 1 spaghetti extruder, 1 scraper, 1 knife, 1 roller, 1 rolling cutter, 1 scissors, 1 two-sided activity card, 1 pop-out features sheet, and 3 dough tubs.

Made in USA
100% Recycled Plastic Tools
Dough made with Organic Flour
Dishwasher Safe Tools
Packaged with recycled and recyclable materials and printed with soy inks
No BPA, phthalates, or PVC

Simple instructions for kids to follow. Love all the visuals on the mat. Aaron punched out all the face pieces himself.

Elmo..

…Big Bird…

…Cookie Monster…

…making Grover…even though he is supposed to be blue, Aaron wanted him red.. so red he was!..

..and Oscar! I love Oscar.. he was probably my favorite! Aaron and I mixed a little blue and yellow to make green! He was pretty amazed.. ha!

I LOVE the dough, it’s made out of flour and the feel of it is so smooth! I love the smell too.. other dough’s have a strong odor, but this doesn’t! It’s all made in the USA and 100% recycled! We need more products like that!

For more information about Green Toys check them out on their web site. They have so many different fun products!

This retail for right around $25 and can be found on Amazon and on their website. We we sent this sent, but all opinions are my own!

– A Doughy, Mommy B

Ancestral Teepee – Premium Playhouse Kit by Sharing Land! Let the imagination time begin!

December 1, 2018December 1, 2018 Dream Team Family1 Comment

This is truly a box full of imagination with this set! This Ancestral Teepee set by Sharing Land is sure to a favorite! Super easy to assemble and made to withstand some rough play!

It seriously was super simple to put up and to take down. It’s so bright and colorful and really has the Ancestral look! Love the foam tomahawks and the slip over costumes.

We have some Native American heritage, so this was even more exciting to play with!

Look at how huge this box is!

Aaron LOVED it! He is so imaginative! He kept trying to put out the fire with the tomahawk! Ha… boys!

Even Thomas The Train and Pogo the blue Oddbod joined in on the fun! Ha!

Set includes:

1 x Grand Palace Premium Playhouse (44′)
3 x Spirit Animals
1 x Totem
1 x Character Totem
2 x Tribe Vests
2 x Tomahawks
2 x Headress
1 x Fireplace
1 x Bull head
1 x Dreamcatcher

Ancestral Teepee – Premium Playhouse Kit

Children’s Playhouse, ideal for kid’s bedrooms and other indoor spaces. “Native American” theme aimed to stimulate their imagination and creativity.

To find out more about this company and to purchase a set visit their website.

They also have other sets too! Like a castle and a space ship! How fun! Something for everyone!

This set retails for around $110. The price might seem high, but it really is worth it. It’s made to withstand play and everything is reusable. The head pieces have velcro so you can put those away flat as well.

https://youtu.be/u6MVKZIxzrM

I have three boys that are 2, 4 and 6 and they all can fit in this teepee! It’s quite spacious! (Even Mommy fit! HA!)

Wouldn’t this make a fun family gift for Christmas?? We usually get one larger thing for Christmas for the boys to share, one of these sets would be ideal for that!

– A Teepee-ing, Mommy B

Halftoys Dinosaurs! Dinosaur toys with a skeleton puzzle inside!

November 30, 2018November 30, 2018 Dream Team Family1 Comment

I could NOT wait to open these up! OH MY GOODNESS! Cute doesn’t even come close when trying to express how I feel about them! Ha!

Halftoys is a toy company that has launched some dinosaur toys, but these aren’t JUST toys.. they open up to reveal a skeleton.. but not JUST a skeleton, a puzzle skeleton!! How cool is that? It’s super simple, but just what young kids need to kick start learning and playing! These are also magnetic and click when you close them.

They sent us three to review, there are 6 all together. They have future plans for more and not just dinosaurs! Land animals, sea animals and more! I can’t wait to see what they come out with next! The packaging is soo cute!

They each come with a manual and a paper diorama! So when they aren’t in the midst of playing they can be displaying! Ha!

The dioramas are a bit hard to put together, I did them myself and had a little trouble at first, but by the third one, I had it down pat! The trees don’t really stand up well, but it’s just so darn cute and you could really tape everything in place too so it stays together!

Even though the dioramas were a but hard, they were really addicting to make! They stayed in place too for the most part!

I got the trees to stand up! Ha! Aren’t they soo cute! Love how bright and colorful the dinos are. I love how they simplified the design.

This is Ankylo…

..T-Rex..

..and Stego!

Aaron LOVED them! Such a great fidget toy for kids too.. and adults! Ha!

Halftoys Dinosaurs are interactive puzzles crafted from quality-grade materials and are designed to keep little fingers busy and growing minds engaged. Safe smooth surface on the outside, fun fossils on the inside!

Increase Problem Solving: This model was developed with children’s learning and development in mind. Improve children’s motor skills, cognitive thinking, and problem-solving skills with this minimalist and modern T-Rex puzzle. The magnetic outer layer of the model pieces together like a puzzle in order to build the full dinosaur fossil.

Expand the Imagination: Each model offers a diorama for children to explore. Plants, a platform, and other unique extras are included in every individual set.

Fun for Everyone: Children are drawn to the stylish look of the T-Rex model, and its durability makes it perfect for rougher play. Everyone from children to adults enjoys this model, as it can be anything from a learning tool in a child’s playroom to a paperweight on a desk.

Create Quality Time: Children, parents, and grandparents alike can experience the fun with this model. The diorama proves to be the perfect piece for all ages to bond over as it creates a play space for all ages of imagination.

Keep Playtime Safe: The T-Rex model is created using the safest non-toxic materials including ABS plastic or PP. The model is designed for children aged three and up.

Keep Playtime Safe: The Stego model is created using the safest non-toxic materials including ABS plastic or PP. The model is designed for children aged three and up.

Keep Playtime Safe: The Ankylo model is created using the safest non-toxic materials including ABS plastic or PP. The model is designed for children aged three and up.

Satisfaction Guaranteed: The T-Rex model comes with a 14-day return policy. If children or parents are not satisfied with the product, it may be returned hassle-free.

High quality toys are important to parents and children alike. As a new parent, our founder wanted only the best for his first child, so he embarked on a mission to create a premium quality toy that his child would both love and learn from. He dedicated years transforming and revising a simple concept into what it is now—a toy he is happy to hand to his own child and any others who can appreciate a high quality, stimulating toy.

Check out more about Halftoys (learnplay) on their web site. These retail for $19 each, or you can get all 6 on sale right now for $95 on their web site.

These are for sale on Amazon too! They are on sale for $17.99 now and well with you click on the coupon.

The price is great! Super cute, durable, non toxic, PLUS it comes with the paper diorama! What a fun gift this would make for a birthday or for Christmas!

– A putting it together, Mommy B

Creative Cafe Barista Bar by Rose Art! Kids can be a real Barista!

November 28, 2018November 28, 2018 Dream Team Family1 Comment

Pretend play is all the rave! This though, is no pretending! Kids can actually whip up a frothy drink! (decaffeinated of course!)

Super simple to use and just so darn cute!

It comes with some flavored powder and you add a few little spoon fulls into some milk, turn on the machine, put the pitcher in and pull down the lever! Whip for 30 seconds and Val-ah! FUN DRINKS FOR KIDS! We did this cold, but you could warm up the milk a bit for a warmer drink experience, adults will have to help with this though 😉 It does froth better cold..

The stencil art is fun too! You have two flavors of powder to choose from to use with the stencil. There are also refill packs, oh and the set comes with recipe cards! So stinking cute! This would TOTALLY be fun during this month, Christmas movies and fun drinks!

Creative Café Barista Bar

With the Creative Café Barista Bar you can be a future barista! Create endless latte looks with just milk. Make yummy chocolate or strawberry drinks with real foamy froth on top. It’s super easy with this professional style machine – just put in the powder, mix with milk, turn on the frother and you’re making drinks like a professional barista! It’s like a real milk steamer without the heat – kid safe! Top it off with your own latte art. Choose from the stencils and create lots of patterns. You can even expand your menu with tips and tricks from the recipe cards. Includes Frothing Unit, Frothing Pitcher, 3 stencils, 2 shaker bottles, 2 spoons, 4 paper cups, chocolate and strawberry flavor mixes and 4 recipe and tip cards.

Key Features:
Be your own barista with the Creative Café Barista Bar
Kids safe – no heat!
Froth and flavor real milk and dress-it-up with a dazzling design!
Comes with strawberry and chocolate flavor packets
Includes flavor recipe cards to get you started
For ages 6+

For more info you can visit their site.

You can purchase this set for $25 on Walmart & Amazon. Great price! I’m sure this will be a hot toy for Christmas, so get it while you can!

We took this set over to my parents house for Thanksgiving, it was a TOTAL hit with the kiddos!

I really want to get a refill pack to try out! They offer other flavors as well! Eck! Such a fun toy!

– A non latte loving, Mommy B

Little Bits Electronic Music Inventor Kit, STEAM Set for kids!

November 27, 2018 Dream Team Family1 Comment

The set isn’t just one set! It’s one that can be made into different things! Create this guitar, then move onto something more! Add more bits or add another kit! Invent a whole new something!

Creative kids build and customize a rockin’ synth guitar using littleBits electronic building blocks, then transform it into new electronic instruments of their own!

Learn while you play.
Kids are born playing, and we want to help them extend that to a lifetime of hands-on exploration, curiosity, and imagination. littleBits puts invention at the heart of learning through play. We want kids to walk away from playtime having discovered something they didn’t know before.

Play while you learn.
Rather than memorizing worksheets and science formulas, we need to make learning more fun, engaging, and relevant to today’s kids. The world is changing dramatically around us, but the way we teach our kids is generally the same. littleBits helps kids learn by doing, by trial and error, and not just by textbooks.

Look at all of the “bits”! The guitar frame pieces aren’t shown, but are made of some sturdy stuff! Once built, this guitar really holds up well! I was super surprised!

No glue or mess! The pieces fold, bend and the tabs stay right in place. The “bits” are also magnetic, so they just click in together! Soooo sooo cool! I am so in love with these!

They have smaller sets too, like a night light and a bubble blower, they can also be made into something else, 2 inventions in one kit! I’m going to get my boys those sets for Christmas since they are a bit younger.

I LOVE how you can create one thing, then create something else, THEN add even more “bits” or kits to create your own invention! It gets even cooler.. You can submit your invention on the Little Bit’s Invent App! HOW COOL IS THAT!!! I would have literally FREAKED out for these if they were around when I was a kid!

For more info about Little Bits and ALL of the kits they have to offer visit their site.

You can also find this and other sets on Amazon. This set normally retails for $100, but it is on SALE FOR $70! Better grab it now! Sale ends soon! Their other sets are on sale as well like the Avengers kit, retails for $150 on sale for $100!

This would be perfect for any kid really! Keeping in the mind the 8+. I just love STEM (STEAM) kits!

– A little Bits, bit by bit, Mommy B

Professor Maxwell’s 4D Chef! Augmented reality cooking for kids!

November 26, 2018 Dream Team Family1 Comment

4D AND cooking.. what will they think of next!

This takes cooking up.. a HUGE notch! With this set kids can create 18 different recipes. Some are even gluten free I must add!

Included in this set is a HUGE 42 page cook book, LOVE the size of it, it’s easy for little hands to hold and its very vibrant and fun. It comes with the 4D googles and a slue of cooking utensils. Kids will learn the science behind foods in this fun STEM set!

Immerse yourself into Professor Maxwell’s 4D Kitchen and discover the science behind food with 18 interactive recipes that come alive in augmented reality! What’s the difference between good fat and bad fat? What is Gluten? Why do apples brown? Professor Maxwell explains the wonders of food science, while teaching you many of his favorite recipes, like making your very own pizza as you learn about the power of yeast. There’s a lesson behind every bite, so put on your apron and let’s take these yummy recipes for a spin, with step by step videos that come alive in augmented and virtual reality!

Look at all you get! For a retail price of $40, it’s awesome! Look at how brightly colored everything is, that itself is inviting and makes me want to cook! Ha! You can purchase this set on Amazon.

This was Zieke’s first time really cooking up something! My sister, Tiffany from Scratch Handcrafted Patisseries, joined us for this fun video! She is a wiz in the kitchen and knows all the ins and outs of cooking!

( Psst..Check out her page, she makes some amazing confections! She also offers Gluten free and Paleo goodies too!)

This would be such a fun set as a birthday gift or a gift for Christmas!

All the recipes are kid friendly. We made the Banana pancakes. Some of the recipes do require an adult, like when we cooked the pancakes, but all the mixing and fun can be handled by the kiddos 😉 Well.. they might need help measuring and cracking eggs open.. Zieke had no clue! I could tell he loved learning though!

It was really cool to see Professor Maxwell pop up! He explains everything then it takes you to a kitchen were you can then see kids cooking everything up while the Professor explains everything step by step.

Check out more about this awesome set on their web page.

BIG Thank you to Spice Box for sending us this fun set! I really can’t wait to try out some more of these recipes!

– A 4D, Mommy B

Ryan’s World Giant Gold Mystery Egg Giveaway! Win one and a chance to win a play date with Ryan ToysReview! Giveaway Closed

November 25, 2018March 11, 2019 Dream Team Family1 Comment

Yay! We got our hands on some!

We opened one and we are giving one away! These are super HOT right now! With these gold eggs, kids have the chance to win a play day with RYAN! HOW COOL!

For $35 at Walmart, its really a steal! You get so many surprises: a vehicle that lights up and that makes sounds, slime, putty, figurines and more! There is an official game piece inside with a code on it, you go to https://playwithryan.pocket.watch/ to enter the code to see if you win, if you don’t win, (We didn’t, but we still have a few more to open ;)) there is a second chance entry! I think they send you a code via mail? We entered our email address and physical address, so not sure?

I would have bought them all, but wanted to leave some for others! I did grab some extras because I knew others are wanting these..and note that I am NOT up selling these. Just sold them for what I paid plus shipping, so sad that all of these other people are buying them all just to turn around and sell them on Amazon for $100+!

My boys were soo excited! Zieke was really hoping for a play date with Ryan haha! I was trying to condition him before we opened it, telling him we probably wouldn’t win, but that the toys inside are a lot of fun!

Our giveaway for one has begun! It will run until the 15th. We will announce the winner via Instagram, maybe even YouTube, depending on how busy we are during that time.

Click the link below to enter:

Ryan’s World Giant Gold Mystery Egg – Toys & A Chance To Win A Play Date With Ryan

Maybe the winner of our giveaway will win a play date with Ryan??!! Never know, right??!! Good luck!!

Giveaway is open to US residents only. Must be 18+ to enter, or have a parent/guardians permission. Winner will be chosen at random using Gleam. Winner will be notified via email and will have 48 hours to respond. If winner does not respond, a new winner will be drawn. This giveaway is in no way affiliated with Ryan ToysReview, Bonkers Toys or Pocket Watch.

ENTER ENTER ENTER! I just love hosting giveaways! They are so much fun!

– A golden, Mommy B

Ryan’s World Giant Golden Mystery Egg Giveaway! Win a Play Date With Ryan From Ryan ToysReview!

November 23, 2018November 24, 2018 Dream Team FamilyLeave a comment

Yay!! We got our hands on a few of these awesome Ryan’s World Golden Eggs! We will be reviewing one next week… and GIVING THE OTHER ONE AWAY!

So watch this space! Every kid is going to have this on their wish list! Ryan toys PLUS a chance to meet him.. UM YES!!

These eggs are SO HOT right now, so HOT that Walmart has a limited quantity and are only offering these for in store purchasing.

Giveaway will start sometime next week, so keep a look out for this!

UPDATE!

Giveaway started!

Ryan’s World Giant Gold Mystery Egg – Toys & A Chance To Win A Play Date With Ryan
https://js.gleam.io/e.js

– A Golden Mommy B

Dire Wolf And Sabre Tooth Fingerlings by Wowwee! A whole new friendly ferocious experience! Sneak Peak!

November 21, 2018 Dream Team Family1 Comment

Well…Fingerslings did it again!!

JUST LOOK!

We received a “frosty” fun box! They really do put so much work into these! So I can just imagine how much work goes into the actual products!

They sent “snow”.. candy, candy, more candy, shiny snow flakes, and even some ice-cycle ornaments! It was so much fun!

… and even some cool ice berg looking slime! Ekk! Baby A LOVED this slime!

Ok, so more about these awesome Untamed Fingerslings by Wowwee!

I seen the Direwolf at the TTPM Holiday Showcase and FEEL IN LOVE! Oh my! He is way to cool! I love the Sabretooth too! I didn’t even know they had these until we opened this box.

I was taming him! lol

There are two Sabre Tooths: Silvertooth & Bonesaw and two Dire Wolves: Midnight and Blizzard. They make over 40 sounds, they move, open their eyes and chomp their mouths! There is a tamed mode and an untamed mode!

For untamed mode, shake them or tap their noses. For tamed mode, pet them on the top of their heads and give them some love! There are so many interactive things to do with these, they are so much fun!

The Sabre Tooths can be found at Target for about $15, the Dire Wolf line won’t be released until the first of next year, so watch out for those!

– Having a roaring good time, Mommy B