Make a Splash With Mattel’s New Disney Cars Toys (Review)

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My little ones need fun reasons to get into the shower or tub these days, sigh. It is not fun when I have to put up a big fight just to get them to get clean! frustrating!!!

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So, when I come across fun things for kids to do in the tub, I jump at them! Recently we received Mattel’s New Disney Cars Toys for the tub! Now my kids can really make a splash in the tub! And, now that the weather is warmer, this fun toy has been outside in the water too!!!

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This is the first time ever that Mattel has created Cars figures that can actually race on water! All you do to get them going, is rev them up on the side of the bath tub, pool or whatever and watch as the hydro wheels keep it afloat!

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The Cars World Grand Prix Splash Speedway Track Set is really fun for kids of all ages. My 5 and 7-year-old love it.

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The only part that is a little bit annoying is the assembly. I hate anything I have to assemble, so of course I will say that! :) It is not a big deal, just that you have to assemble it! It is a nice bath toy to have or outdoor pool toy to have. It does come apart though, so be aware of that.

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It is fun though as the tubes float in water and are bendable. You can also customize your track which was fun for my son to do. My daughter did not care for that part.

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You can purchase the Cars World Grand Prix Splash Speedway Track Set online at Amazon.com or Mattel.com. It retails for only $15.99.

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Toy Story Zing-Ems Playset And Figure Assortment Review & #Giveaway

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Wendi Carroll Shifflette #1692

 

Do your kids like Toy Story? Then they will really like the new Toy Story Zing-Ems Playset! It is a really cute playset that includes playset and  1 figure.

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My older boy who is 7 got bored with this after a bit, but my daughter, who is 5, was the one who was the most interested in this playset. She loved flying her Zing-Ems into ‘outerspace‘ and had it whizzing around that track!

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 This playset is not really big, so it does not take up a lot of space. I liked that part. Just so you know, the Zing-Ems are two inch figures that feature a very unique bobble shape and rolling bottom that allows kids to knock, crash and spin them! They are sold in packs of two and kids can collect all ten figures! They are available for only $6.99 each.

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The playset is super easy to put together, because it is not very big and soon my kids were enjoying it. I store the little Zing-Ems figures in a zip lock baggie, when they are not in use, so they don’t get lost.

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Brave Coming To 3D Blu-ray, Blu-ray, DVD and Digital Download On November 13th!

Oh ya!! Brave is coming to 3D Blu-ray, Blu-ray, DVD and Digital Download on November 13th! That is TOMORROW by the way for all who aren’t quite sure ;)

I already knew I would just love this movie as would my hubby and kids. It is very entertaining and my daughter LOVES “the girl with the BIG red hair” lol. That is what she calls her :) My son loves the bow and arrows and action that this movie has in it. And me and my hubby just enjoyed it.

A Bit About The Movie:

Set in the rugged and mysterious Highlands of Scotland, Disney Pixar’s Brave follows the heroic journey of Merida (voice of Kelly Macdonald), a skilled archer and headstrong daughter of King Fergus (voice of Billy Connolly) and Queen Elinor (voice of Emma Thompson). Determined to change her fate, Merida defies an age-old custom sacred to the unruly and uproarious lords of the land: massive Lord MacGuffin (voice of Kevin McKidd), surly Lord Macintosh (voice of Craig Ferguson) and cantankerous Lord Dingwall (voice of Robbie Coltrane), unleashing chaos in the kingdom. When she turns to an eccentric Witch (voice of Julie Walters), she is granted an ill-fated wish and the ensuing peril forces Merida to harness all of her resources including her mischievous triplet brothers to undo a beastly curse and discover the meaning of true bravery.

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We have since watched this movie at least three times and each time, my kids will sit and actually watch this movie. Great movie for the whole family and especially on those rainy days ahead!

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Disney Fairies Dolls from JAKKS Pacific!

My daughter is starting to play with dolls a lot more, yay! So, she has acquired quite a bit of them! Big, small and medium-sized, she has lots of cute baby dolls she loves to dress up and play mommy to!

Recently my daughter received the cute little Disney Fairies Dolls that just came out, in time for the Disney Fairies movie, Secret of the Wings, due out TODAY!!! Woohoo! The JAKKS line really brings the movie to life, extending the magical experience to the playroom and beyond!

We received a sweet package with the adorable Magical Light up Wings and The Disney Fairies Secret of the Wings Tink & Periwinkle’s Light Up Surprise. Talk about adorable! The Magical Light up Wings are so pretty! The wings feature very lightweight fabric and fiber optic technology and they light up in SIX different beautiful colors!! Perfect for trick or treating or just playing around the house! Too cute!

Tink & Periwinkle’s Light Up Surprise is really cute too.  Each 4 1/2” fairy lights up to her own fairy twinkle when placed in the snow flake base. Once the fairies are in the base, you can push their wings together and see them light up just like in the movie. Includes a pixie pass code that allows you to unlock Pixie Diamonds  for your online fairy at Pixie Hollow. Requires 3 button cell batteries, which are included (total plus!!). These would make a perfect Christmas gift for any little princess in your life! They are affordable too!

 JAKKS Sisters Giveaway!!!

I also wanted to mention a really cool giveaway going on right now (just started today!). It celebrates the special bond that sisters share!  Please visit www.facebook.com/jakkspacifictoys beginning October 23, 2012 for more information including the Grand Prize (Los Angeles, shopping, exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of Disney Toon Studios!!) and to enter the giveaway.

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Mattel’s Color Splash Buddies and Boat! Review and Giveaway :)

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Sumer Blaker #2117!!

Gotta love Mattel! They are always coming out with new and fun toys for kids! Heavens, I even enjoy playing with them :) They are that fun!

The newest toys are super cute and fun for tub time! Fall is here, the weather is nasty, so why the heck not plunk your kids in the tub and add these new and fun toys! My kids love them and spent a good hour in the tub the other day, laughing and playing with their new tub toys!

We received:

Toy Story Color Splash Boat

Color Splash Buddies Two-Packs

These are really cool. Not only because they are just fun water toys, but because they are Toy Story toys too! The boat has awesome, colorful flashing LED lights, and there is a color-change Partysaurus Rex figure! You can also pull the lever on the boat,  to send Partysaurus Rex figure splashing down into the cabin below for a surprise color transformation! Plus, he can dive off the spring-loaded diving boards on either side of the ship and then “climb” back on board with the ladder to join the party action on the main deck. The play set works with all the Color Splash Buddies, including Woody, Jessie, and the Whale (sold separately)!

How To Activate The Color Change:

To activate the color-transformation feature, fill the cabin with icy water and give Partysaurus Rex a dunk. His hair and helmet change color — from a conservative red-and-silver look to a party-ready pink and blue! Change him back by diving the figure into warm bath water or spraying him with the rubber ducky squirt toy!

 

My kids enjoyed playing captain on their own creative adventures with these new toys. These are great bath tub toys or summertime kiddie pool toys. Whatever you decide to use them in, they are fun! These toys are based on the new Toy Story toon, “Partysaurus Rex” debuting this fall. Mattel’s Color Splash Buddies and Boat bring the on-screen tale home, encouraging kids to jump in the water and create their own aquatic adventures! This requires 3 AAA Batteries (not included) and great for kids age 3 and up.

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Get Ready For The SECRET OF THE WINGS on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, DVD and Digital Download October 23rd!

Are you ready? Because ‘Secret of the Wings’ is coming on Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD and Digital Download on October 23rd!!! My kids were super excited (and I kinda was too :) )..

We, however, got one early so we could check it out, and yes, we LOVE it! Super cute and entertaining! Me and my kids journeyed with Tinker Bell and her good friends to the mysterious Winter Woods, in Secret of the Wings. Curiosity and adventure lead Tink to an amazing discovery and reveal a magical secret that could change her world forever!

My daughter loves the new winter fairy, Periwinkle. She is silly, pretty and really nice! This is a magical adventure for the whole family and I promise you will all enjoy it!

To celebrate the release of ‘Secret of the Wings‘ Disney has launched a new Facebook page,  for us parents to stay updated on Disney Fairies news and also  receive  new content and activities that you can share with your kids! Too cute! Also, for the latest information on this movie, you can visit www.Disney.com/SecretofTheWings to check out video clips and more. Or, you could visit the cute site, DisneyFairies.com and play games, download activities or take flight in the virtual world of Pixie Hollow. You can also meet and view the Disney Fairies at any of the Disney theme parks and Disney on Ice shows around the world!!!

Voice Talents:

This movie features a spectacular voice cast including Academy Award®‐Winner Anjelica Huston (TV’s ‘Smash’), Timothy Dalton (TV’s ‘Chuck’, The Living Daylights), Lucy Liu (TV’s ‘Southland’, Charlie’s Angels), Raven‐Symoné (TV’s ‘That’s So Raven’), Megan Hilty (TV’s ‘Smash’), Pamela Adlon (TV’s ‘Californication’), Matt Lanter (TV’s ‘90210’), Debby Ryan (TV’s ‘Jesse’) and Mae Whitman (TV’s ‘Parenthood’), and introducing the sparkling new winter fairy, PERIWINKLE, voiced by Lucy Hale (TV’s ‘Pretty Little Liars’).

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Cinderella: Diamond Edition On Blu-ray and DVD October 2nd!!! LOVE…

The magic is in the air, once again, as Disney transforms its classic fairytale to all new Blu-ray heights for its royal diamond edition debut, on October 2nd!!!! Are you excited yet??

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I know we were! I was able to grab a copy to check out with my two babies and we LOVE this. Well, heavens, we have always loved Cinderella and now we get to love her and the movie all over again!

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A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes,” and at the stroke of midnight, October 2, 2012, dreams around the globe really will come true when The Walt Disney Studios opens its prestigious vault to release one of Walt Disney’s most timeless and beloved masterpieces of all time, “Cinderella,” in the highly anticipated Blu-ray™ Diamond Edition Collection!!!

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The Blu-ray high definition has enhanced pictures and sound and makes this classic movie even better than before (if that is even possible?). We loved watching this movie together. Oh the memories it brings back to me! Our favorite part is when Cinderella turns into the beautiful princess in her gorgeous sparkly gown and then gets into her awaiting pumpkin/coach to carry her to the ball!! Oh it is so magical!

The “Cinderella: Diamond Edition,” with its spellbinding storyline, memorable music, unforgettable characters and spectacular animation, sparkles like never before with a wide-array of bonus features that extend the viewing experience for the whole family to enjoy including never-before-seen material, family-friendly interactive activities, games and more!

“Cinderella: Diamond Edition” will be offered for purchase in several distinct packages – a collector’s 6-Disc Jewelry Box Set (Cinderella Blu-ray + Cinderella 2: Dreams Come True Blu-ray/Cinderella 3: A Twist in Time on a single Blu-ray + Cinderella DVD + Cinderella 2 DVD + Cinderella 3 DVD + Cinderella Digital Copy Disc), a 3-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack (Blu-ray + DVD + Digital Copy), a 2-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack (Blu-ray + DVD), and High-Definition Disney Digital.

Special Features Include:

• “Tangled Ever After Animated Short
• Behind the Magic: A New Disney Princess Fantasyland
• Diane Disney Miller Intro
• Personalized Digital Storybook: Bibbidi-Bobbidi-You (Disney Second Screen Experience)
• The Magic of the Glass Slipper: A Cinderella Story
• DisneyView
• Classic DVD Bonus
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About Cinderella:

Everyone orders Cinderella around: her cruel stepmother, her awful stepsisters — even the big clock in the church tower tells her when to start another day of drudgery. But they can’t stop her from dreaming, and Cinderella has faith that someday her wishes will come true. When an invitation to the royal ball arrives, Cinderella is sure her time has come — until her stepsisters, with the encouragement of Lady Tremaine, tear her gown to shreds. Just when Cinderella believes all is lost, her Fairy Godmother appears, and with a wave of her wand and “Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo,” transforms an ordinary pumpkin into a magnificent coach and Cinderella’s rags into a gorgeous gown, then sends her off to the Royal Ball. But Cinderella’s enchanted evening must end when the spell is broken at midnight. It will take the help of her daring animal mice friends and a perfect fit into a glass slipper to create the ultimate fairy tale ending.

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Beverly Hills Chihuahua 3 And Fun, Printable Activities and Recipes! (Giveaway!!)

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Today, Disney unleashes BEVERLY HILLS CHIHUAHUA 3, VIVA LA FIESTA! on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital Download, today, September 18th!!! And we JUST received it!

My daughter had me put it on for her to watch, she could not wait for her brother to get home from school. She has been eagerly awaiting this movie. She loves the little, cute Chihuahua’s in this movie!

Everyone’s favorite talking Chihuahuas Papi (voice of George Lopez) and Chloe (voice of Odette Annable ) are back, joined by their five playful pups in an all-new family comedy. It’s canine chaos as Papi’s family (dog and human) move into the posh Langham Hotel, complete with a luxurious doggy spa. But there’s trouble in puppy paradise when Rosa, the littlest member of the pack, feels smaller and less special than ever. Now it’s up to Papi to help Rosa find – and celebrate – her inner strength, which turns out to be bigger than she ever dreamed and reminds humans and canines alike of the importance of family, friends and teamwork.

This movie had my little girl laughing so hard! It is cute, funny and just so much fun to watch. She is already asking to watch it again! She usually does this with new movies she loves so much.

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In addition to the all-new feature film, “Beverly Hills Chihuahua 3” comes with a tail-wagging array of bonus features, including bloopers and an all-new music video! Too much fun to miss out on!

You can connect with Beverly Hills Chihuahuas on Facebook and follow Walt Disney Pictures on Twitter!

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Disney Releases 5 Enchanting Titles on Blu-ray! You Don’t Want To Miss Any Of Them!

Oh how I remember as a child, watching Disney movies. Always were a huge hit in my home! Now they are a huge hit with my kids and they are in love with the Disney movies I was in love with as a child!!

Disney released FIVE enchanting titles on Blu-ray, on August 21st, and they are titles you probably remember and LOVE!! They are THE RESCUERS: 35th Anniversary Ed & THE RESCUERS DOWN UNDER – 2 Movie Collection, THE ARISTOCATS: Special Edition, LADY AND THE TRAMP II: Scamp’s Adventure – Special Edition, POCAHONTAS & POCAHONTAS II: Journey to a New World – 2 Movie Collection and THE TIGGER MOVIE: Bounce-a-RRRific Special Edition!!! Believe it or not, we have watched them all and we just received this last week!!! :)

My daughter is in LOVE with The Aristocats. Oh my gosh, as soon as this movie is over, she is at my side asking me to play it AGAIN. I am dealing with that as I type this, sigh.. This is what my daughter says about the Aristocats: That boy kitty is one of my favorites. I love it when they play the piano and sing and when the girl kitty licks her paws and cleans herself. I like it when they sing that kitty song. I can watch this all day it is so good!

My son’s favorite movie we received was the Lady and the Tramp II. He says: My favorite part of the movie was when the little puppy runs away and meets the other dogs. I like it the best when he comes back home though, because his family missed him so much! I really liked the whole movie, it is my favorite one to watch!

Me? I enjoyed all of them, well, we all did! But my favorites were of course The Tigger Movie, Pocahontas (Still and always will love the song “If I never knew you“) and The Rescuers Down Under. Talk about good  memories when these are being watched!

I have included the films sypnosis’s below..

THE RESCUERS: 35th Anniversary Ed & THE RESCUERS DOWN UNDER– 2 Movie Collection: To commemorate the 35th anniversary of an original classic, Disney proudly presents a special 2-movie collection featuring all-time family favorites, “The Rescuers” and “The Rescuers Down Under,” for the first time ever on Blu-ray! Join two of the world’s bravest mice – Bernard and Bianca – as they set out on two thrilling rescue missions full of comic adventure while soaring through the Devil’s Bayou and flying sky-high in the Australian outback. Buckle up for the ride of your life as these tiny heroes with great big hearts outrun and outwit their rivals to save the day. Brimming with lovable characters and unforgettable music, the 2-movie collection is high-flying fun for the entire family! Share the laughs and excitement for the first time on Disney Blu-ray.

The Aristocats Special Edition:
The exciting tale takes place in the heart of Paris where a kind and eccentric millionairess, wills her entire estate to ‘Duchess,’ a high society cat, and her three kittens.  When the bumbling butler Edgar tries to pull off the ultimate catnap caper in order to secure the fortune for himself, it’s up to alley cat Thomas O’Malley and his band of swingin’ jazz cats to save the day.

Lady and the Tramp II :  Disney’s beloved classic continues in Lady and the Tramp II: Scamp’s Adventure – for the first time ever on Disney Blu-ray. Lady and Tramp’s mischievous pup Scamp is always in the doghouse. Now, an itch for a collar-free life and freedom is sending him on the ultimate adventure! With nonstop laughs, paw-tapping songs and exciting bonus features, Lady and the Tramp II: Scamp’s Adventure is a new breed of Disney fun that the whole family will love!

Pocahontas and Pocahontas II:  Journey to a New World – 2 Movie Collection: tells the story of a free-spirited girl (voiced by Irene Bedard) who wonders what adventures wait “Just Around the River Bend.”  Pocahontas – along with her playful pals Meeko the raccoon and Flit the hummingbird – relies on the guidance of her loving and wise Grandmother Willow (voice by Linda Hunt) when English settlers arrive on the shores of her village.  Her meeting with the courageous Captain John Smith (voiced by Mel Gibson) leads to a friendship that bridges the gap between two cultures and changes history.

The Tigger Movie” Bounce-A-Riffic: In this charming musical tale of friendship and adventure, “The Tigger Movie” Bounce-A-Riffic Special Edition follows Tigger as he sets off on an epic journey to find other Tiggers in his family tree. Through a series of exciting adventures he discovers that families come in all shapes and sizes. This fun and playful animated tale delights a whole new generation of fans with its timeless characters and storytelling, rich animation and delightful songs by legendary Disney songwriting team of brothers, Richard and Robert Sherman. The film features the Hundred Acre Wood’s most lovable characters, Pooh, Eeyore, Tigger, Piglet and the rest of the gang.

About The Walt Disney Studios:

For more than 85 years, The Walt Disney Studios has been the foundation on which The Walt Disney Company (DIS: NYSE) was built. Today, the Studio brings quality movies, music and stage plays to consumers throughout the world. Feature films are released under four banners: Walt Disney Pictures, which includes Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar Animation Studios, Disneynature, Touchstone Pictures and Marvel. Original music and motion picture soundtracks are produced under Walt Disney Records and Hollywood Records, while Disney Theatrical Group produces and licenses live events, including Broadway theatrical productions, Disney on Ice and Disney LIVE!. For more information, please visit www.disney.com.

 

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Back-To-School with Boys and Girls Club!!

Oh man, those dreaded words I disliked hearing EVERY year, when summer was coming to a close: BACK-TO-SCHOOL! Blah! Don’t get me wrong, school was fun, but I still did not want summer to end and the new school  year to begin.

Preparing my son for his first day of school as a FIRST GRADER (oh my gosh, how did that happen??? :( ), I start by taking him school clothes and supplies shopping. Next, I make sure, starting at least two weeks before hand, having him go to bed at a decent hour and TRY and make him get up a bit earlier each day. Does it always work for me? Nope, but I certainly try!

To make things fun, the Boys and Girls Club of America (BGCA) and Disney have partnered to launch the Tools for Back to School which features a pop-quiz style game, where supplies are donated to BGCA for every correct answer you score! See, fun!!!!! And rewarding :) I encourage you all to play, why not?!

Another neat and fun thing is that BGCA has also partenered with jcp and in August you can join jcp cares and round up your purchases at the register to benefit BGCA! Totally cool! So, if you are going shopping at jcp (we are!!) for your back-to-school clothes, then certainly take advantage of this and ‘round up’, during the month of August at jcp!

If you visit Boys And Girls Club of America, online, you will see that BGCA offers different educational content and tip sheets for parents to download and utilize. You can easily find them all on the left hand side of the BGCA site under the ‘Get Ready’ header (I like this one!).

So, are you and your kids back-to-school ready, or do you still have to shop and prepare? Me and my son are halfway there!

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I wrote this review while participating in a blog tour by MomCentral Consulting on behalf of Boys and Girls Club. I received a promotional item to thank me for taking the time to participate.