Zuru Max Build More blocks & figures!

December 18, 2018 Dream Team Family1 Comment

I love Zuru.. they seriously have some of the best toys.

They now have their own line of building blocks and figures. The blocks are amazing! The figures seemed a bit flimsy so I wasn’t sure at first how they would hold up, but they are holding on strong! My boys are super rough with toys so even though they are a bit flimsy they must be made just fine the way they are!

The price points are amazing too! $25 for the large container of blocks and the figures are around $15. For some reason though, I can’t find these on the Walmart website, but if you check Brickseek, it will show what’s available in your area.

My boys play with these every day! It’s definitely a favorite! Love the platform bases as well. Everything is compatible with other major brands too! How awesome is that?

These are just as good as any other brand. (Actually better in my opinion!). These would make a great gift for a birthday party or for Christmas, especially at that price point!

Check out more about Zuru on their website!

BIG thank you to Zuru for all of these, these were actually on my boy’s Christmas list, so Christmas definitely came early for them!

– A building, Mommy B

Flip Bot by GeoSmart, a STEM magnetic & wireless RC set!

December 15, 2018 Dream Team Family1 Comment

STEM, Magnetic.. & an RC! Wow! This thing is amazing!

It’s super colorful and so much fun to make… PLUS there are multiple ways to put this together!

Look at how colorful it is! I love the magnetic titles that it comes with, that alone makes it so much more fun.

The instructions are simple and easy to follow as well. My 4 year old (almost 5) took it apart and then did his own design. So the age recommendation is spot on for this set. The controller is really small, but my boys had no trouble using it. It’s pretty easy to control.

More information:

GeoSmart Flip Bot is a 30-pieces geomagnetic construction set that includes turbo motors to help your remote-controlled vehicle zoom, spin, and flip over! An ideal STEM magnetic construction set, GeoSmart enables fun learning at home and in the classroom. Featuring bright colors, strong magnetic pieces and a patented double-safety system, GeoSmart offers unsurpassed safety and durability for endless creative play!

Flip Bot’s new TURBO motors also feature internal, rechargeable batteries. 3 AAA batteries (sold separately) are required for the remote control, but it is the motors that require the most power and the rechargeable batteries are another GeoSmart innovation.

And BREAKING NEWS: We are proud to announce GeoSmart Flip Bot is a finalist for the TIA 2019 Construction Toy of the Year!

Enter our giveaway to win one of two sets! Giveaway starts 12/15 and will end on 12/22. Winners will be announced on the 23rd via our Instagram page. Each winner will be notified via email and will have 48 hours to respond. A new winner will be chosen if no response is received.

Please note: Prizes wont be shipped until after Christmas. Must be 18+ to enter. Contest open to US residents only.

HUGE thank you to GeoSmart for this awesome STEM set and for the extra ones for the giveaway!

Check out more about GeoSmart on their website, they have so many cool products!

This is another set up you can make.. cool.. isn’t it??!

This set retails for around $60 on Amazon! Check it out! I am so in love with STEM sets. My boys are SO hands on and they so enjoy products like this one.

– A Wireless Controlled, Mommy B (Ok.. controlled by Coffee ;))

Scruff A Luvs by Moose Toys! Find them Scruffy, Make them Fluffy

December 12, 2018 Dream Team Family1 Comment

What a cute concept! Kids get to open us this set to find a poor animal rolled up in a ball all matted and scruffy looking, then they get to wash and rinse to reveal their cute animal! THEN they get to dry their animal off and blow dry, THEN they brush them and fluff them all up! It’s so so cute. My son LOVED the whole process. Of course playing in the water was the favorite!

This is how they come!

My son was so gentle when washing, drying and brushing. Now when you wash them use a bit of soap so all of the hard residue will come off. Then rise thoroughly at least once, but two or 3 times would be better!

It was so cute to watch. We did speed up the drying process and dried him in the dryer on a low setting for about 30 mins. After the drying cycle was finished we were able to brush him smooth!

Find us Scruffy, Make us Fluffy

Rescue your poor little Scruff-a-Luv and transform them from scruffy to fluffy. Simply wash, dry, groom and reveal if you’ve adopted a dog, cat or rabbit!

Wash your Scruff-a-Luv

Give your Scruff-a-Luv a nice bath to wash out its matted fur. Wash in a sink or large bowl of lukewarm water and, once washed, rinse off in clean water at least once.

Reveal and dry your Scruff-a-Luv

What pet have you rescued? Is it a dog? A cat? A rabbit?

Once you’ve washed and revealed your Scruff-a-Luv, make them warm and dry by drying them thoroughly with a large towel, followed by drying with a hair dryer – just like in a pet salon! Make sure you use a warm setting with adult supervision.

Groom and love your Scruff-a-Luv

Treat your pet to a styling session and make them look and feel gorgeous by brushing them and adding their special hair clip. Once they’re looking fluffy and beautiful, it’s time to give them a name, put their collar on and fill in their adoption certificate!

Finished! Kitty is so so cute and fluffy!

For more information check out their website!

These range in price from $10 – $30. They are available on Amazon, Target & Walmart.

They are on sale at Target right now for around $17, Amazon’s prices are all over the place. Some are $10 but you won’t get them in time for Christmas. So I’m thinking Target is your best bet, PLUS they have free shipping right now!

BIG Thank you to Moose Toys for sending us one! This was SUCH a fun process!

A well groomed, Mommy B

Wave 2 Poopsie Unicorn Surprise. HACK to find which one you want!

December 11, 2018December 11, 2018 Dream Team Family1 Comment

These unicorns! Oh my goodness! They are the cutest!

MGA Entertainment makes these AND the LOL Surprise dolls. This company definitely knows what it’s doing!

Now, I have never tried the slime making part with these unicorns. I have heard that it’s horrible though and doesn’t work.. BUT you can always make the slime like you do in the smaller Poopsie packs… so keep that in mind!

I honestly think for the $50 though that these are worth it. They are a really good size and come with a lot extras. The small poopsie packs make just one slime, these make 4 PLUS you get the super incredible magical looking unicorn doll ha!

I did an ” Alexa chooses our toy to unbox” video on one of our channels. I love being able to incorporate what is trending ha! We try to do that with all of our video reviews.

Alexa did pick 1.. well sorta.. you will have to watch the video!

There are two that you can get in the Wave 2: Dazzle Darling OR Whoopsie Doodle

We got…

… Dazzle Darling! She is the blue one.. isn’t she sooo cute??!! The one next to her is from the first wave. We have three now… only one more needed to complete the collection!

HINT: I learned a hack from PB & J, you can push down on the top of the container they come in and should be able to see some of the hair! We did this with all three and knew which ones we were getting! I know, I know what you are thinking… but I didn’t want to get a duplicate! lol

We have one more to open.. and we are pretty sure it’s Whoopsie Doodle!

Make magical unicorn poop (slime) with Poopsie Slime Surprise! With a little unicorn magic and sparkle, you can customize unicorn poop and transform it multiple times! When you gotta go, store the poop for magical fun anytime! Poopsie Surprise Unicorn magically poop slime! Each time you feed your surprise unicorn and sit her on her glitter potty, she creates surprise, collectible unicorn poop (slime)! Transform your unicorn poop over and over again with Unicorn Magic! Over 20 magic surprises included with each Surprise Unicorns! Four unicorns to collect! Will you unroll Dazzle Darling or Whoopsie Doodle?
Poopsie Surprise Unicorn includes one Surprise Unicorn (Dazzle Darling or Whoopsie Doodle)

One glitter potty.
Four Unicorn Food packets (slime powder), four Unicorn Magic packets, one Unicorn Sparkle packet.
One exclusive bottle and one exclusive poop character keychain.
One unicorn shirt & diaper, spoon, hair brush, cleaning tool, and measuring cup. Poopsie Slime Surprise! Surprise Unicorn & Mystery Pack COMBO #1 [Dazzle Darling OR Whoopsie Doodle]

Our Walmart is stocked to the gills with these and our Walmart is horrible with getting new toys in, so check your local Walmart. You can go to BrickSeek to see which locations around you have them. If you don’t know the SKU number, I mean .. come on.. who actually does lol, you can click on the SKU finder to look up the item.

Amazon has them right now! Wave 1 and Wave 2!

These toys are hot! Get them while you can!!

– A Unicorn Loving, Mommy B

The Original Super Cool Slime & more by Kangaroo Manufacturing!

December 8, 2018 Dream Team Family1 Comment

Need a super fun stocking stuffer for your kids? Look no further! Check out these slimes by Kangaroo Manufacturing! There is a slime type for everyone! There are glow in the dark slimes, Jurassic World slimes, unicorn poop slimes and more!

These slimes are great, not only are they super colorful, but they are super easy to clean up! Which is VERY important when it comes to slime! I was SUPER happy with this slime, if only all slimes were like these!

I loved the unicorn poop, Aaron really seemed fascinated with the glow in the dark slime!

Now the kit, oh em gee..super easy AND it comes with storage containers for the slime. The boys and I had a great time making it. I loved the simplicity.

Kids and teens go crazy over the tactile goo that’s not quite a solid but definitely not a liquid. Original Super Cool Slime® by parent company Kangaroo Manufacturing has expanded its collection with the hottest trends in the toy world – unicorns, emojis and (ahem) poop.

Emoji Poop Slime and Glow In The Dark Slime, $4.95 each, make terrific stocking stuffers, dreidel game or classroom Secret Santa gifts. Likewise, Unicorn Poop Slime appeals to the daintiest kids on your list. Jurassic World Slime in Indoraptor black or T. Rex Cryptogenic green guarantee a dino-good time of hands-on fun.

Each themed glop comes in an appealing container that resembles a chemistry beaker. Tilt it, pour it and let the squishing begin. Surprise each recipient on your list with a little science lesson. Tell them to enjoy their non-Newtonian fluid! Then watch them “Google” the chemistry lesson. Kids already familiar with the slow drip of ketchup or honey will recognize the same properties in gooey slime.

If there’s a budding scientist in the house, consider The Original Super Cool Slime Lab. The boxed kit boasts 18 pieces, including measuring cups, mixing sticks and a slime activator that results in a jar of glitter slime, glow in the dark and multi-color slime. Now that’s super cool!

Each slime retails for around $6 and the kit for about $13. They can be found online (like Amazon) and at craft, party and specialty stores like TJ Max, Party City, Hobby Lobby & more.

Check out our video review above to see each slime!

– A slime loving, Mommy B

Wreck It Ralph Breaks The Internet Figurine Toys, Pac-Man Power Pacs From Bandai!

December 4, 2018 Dream Team Family1 Comment

Wreck It Ralph is at it again with an all new movie: Ralph Breaks The Internet!

Of course there is a whole new line of toys for this movie and we were lucky enough to get some series 2 power pacs!

Each character comes with a stand for displaying as well a code that you can download so you can play with your character in the actual Pac-man game! How cool is that?

Just download the game from the App Store or Google Play.

Once downloaded, open the game, it will then take you to all of the characters. Click on the character you have and enter the code. Then start playing! That simple!

These are awesome collectibles! You can snag these on Amazon and Walmart! Retail prices ranges from $5 – $20, depending on which ones you get, they have single packs, 2 pack sand more! These would make an awesome stocking stuffer!

– A wrecking it, 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

Who’s Your Llama?! Brand new silly collectibles from Jakks Pacific! Spit, grin, tongue out or wink.. silly features!

November 29, 2018November 29, 2018 Dream Team FamilyLeave a comment

I have been seeing more and more Llama products.. and now.. toys!!

I was super surprised at how large these were! Perfect for little hand to hold. These Llamas have clothes, wigs and accessories! They have 1 out of 4 silly features. They either spit, grin, wink or stick their tongues out!

I was just tickled when Jakks asked if we wanted to be apart of this launch! I really want to collect them all.. and OMG.. and the package! The huge old fashioned looking camper box, and then just the packaging alone on these are so brilliant!

We did this video review on our Toy Crazy Show channel and Thomas helped us out with it;)

Oh my goodness.. see how cute they are! The names are too funny too! Dolly Llama.. Trauma Llama… bahaha!

Love the details on them! Those faces!! Eek!

Love Royal Llama! Ahh!

The silliest and cutest Llamas you’ve ever seen are about to appear! Thank you so much Jakks Pacific for this new Who’s Your Llama™ collectibles line!

Who’s Your Llama™ is a line of collectible llamas bursting with personality! These are the silliest llamas you’ll ever meet. There are 12 to collect in Series 1 and each llama comes with an outfit and one of possible 4 silly features: spitting, grinning, tongue out and blinking. They all live together in a little town in Peru.

Your Llama will be available:

UK: ASDA (available November 2018)
US: Walgreens, Party City, Jo-Ann’s, Big Lots, Cracker Barrel, and more (available starting in January 2019)

These are just so so cute! These are sure to be popular come the new year! I am not sure what these are going to be retailing for, but will be sure to update this page once I find out!

It looks like they are going to be launching plush and mini versions of these! I so can not wait! There is a site, but it seems to be a work in progress! They also have an Instagram page! You should defiantly check that out!

– Momma Llama, 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