
I was lucky enough to be selected to test and trial the Unicorn Academy Gemstone collection and this was a HUGE hit with my kids. Firstly, the way its packaged where they are all individually wrapped inside is genius. Parents can give this as one... +
I was lucky enough to be selected to test and trial the Unicorn Academy Gemstone collection and this was a HUGE hit with my kids. Firstly, the way its packaged where they are all individually wrapped inside is genius. Parents can give this as one big set or even separate and use was little individual surprises or rewards. The versatility is great. This can be used as a birthday or Christmas gift for a child, pinata or treat bag items for a party, or even placed inside eggs for Easter!
My girls really loved that these came with little stands and I personally think its wonderful that there are little notches on the unicorn feet that fit into the pegs on the stands that are easy enough for a child to do and still hold that unicorn in place when being actively played with. The girls have played with them with and without the stands for various games and my youngest loves carrying these around in a tiny little play purse. These are also fully plastic and dont have small parts that can be lost (other than the little necklaces) so they even make good bath toys (BONUS!)!
Lastly, I love the compact size of these. They can be brought in the car for travel or to a grandparents house or restaurant as a nice compact toy to keep little ones entertained. I do not really have any cons for this item as they are versatile and the colours and details are really beautiful on them. The only thing I might say is that the little neckaces may get lost easily as they are small and removable. 5 stars!
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We were fortunate enough to be selected for a complimentary trial of this Paw Patrol Search and Rescue toy. Assembly was fairly easy and didn't take more than 5 minutes. I recommend adding the stickers to the pieces PRIOR to assembling as its a... +
We were fortunate enough to be selected for a complimentary trial of this Paw Patrol Search and Rescue toy.
Assembly was fairly easy and didn't take more than 5 minutes. I recommend adding the stickers to the pieces PRIOR to assembling as its a bit of a scavenger hunt to find the numbers after the fact :)
So far, both of my children are playing with this so it is great for younger and older children. They have even collected other Paw Patrol toys from around the house to incorporate this toy into a larger imaginative game. As a parent I LOVE this as it is providing a renewed interest in their other PP toys (huge bonus!).
The one thing that was a small challenge at first is that the child needs to hold the blue handle down when raising the bridge up and down. The toy is too light and lifts up when you're trying to raise the red bridge without holding the blue handle. Only took a few attempts before they learned to hold the blue handle so not a big deal and did not affect the fun!
All in all, the kids really liked this toy and it works well with solo or group play :) Now we need more vehicles!
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I was lucky enough to be selected for this complimentary Chase stuffy and I have to say I am IMPRESSED. This is way larger than I thought (close to a 3 year olds size) and my girls loved opening this up. They instantly snuggled with him and were... +
I was lucky enough to be selected for this complimentary Chase stuffy and I have to say I am IMPRESSED.
This is way larger than I thought (close to a 3 year olds size) and my girls loved opening this up. They instantly snuggled with him and were delighted to carry him around the house.
The fabric is soft to the touch but also nice and short so it will be easy to clean or wash when needed (always an important feature!). Chase is very full with stuffing so he keeps his shape nicely even when snuggled or slept on (another plus!). He is light enough to be carried by a little one but still has a nice solid weight to him so you know the quality is on point. He can even sit in a child sized chair!
The only thing I might say is that he doesn't easily sit on his own so he may need to be propped against a wall or pillow if your little one wants this on their bed at night. This would make a wonderful holiday or birthday gift for any kiddo from 2 to 8. Now I need to order the Sky for my girls so they can play them together :)
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I was fortunate enough to be selected as a product tester for the MAXIMUM 3-In-1 Passthrough Adjustable Wrench Set, 11-Piece and received this product complimentary. Here are my thoughts! Once you manage to wrestle this set out of the industrial... +
I was fortunate enough to be selected as a product tester for the MAXIMUM 3-In-1 Passthrough Adjustable Wrench Set, 11-Piece and received this product complimentary. Here are my thoughts!
Once you manage to wrestle this set out of the industrial strength packaging (took me longer than I want to admit!), this tool is quite handy.
If youre like me and always searching for products that serve multiple uses, then this is a great option. I used this to assemble some chairs and it was a breeze. The tool is solid but not too heavy and the pieces all fit snugly onto a plastic storage rack so you dont need to worry about losing them (always a plus!).
This tool is going to come especially in handy in the spring for adding training wheels to the kiddos bikes and is a great tool to have around the house for any family. I highly recommend!
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