Melissa and Doug Slice and Bake Cookie Set Giveaway

Inspirational Toys for the Kids

Wooden Toy Set

For the grandkids’ birthdays this past summer my husband and I bought a Little Tikes outside playhouse which included a kitchen and attached picnic table.  My son-in-law set it up in their backyard, and both kids, ages 1 and 3 enjoyed it well into the fall.

My granddaughter, ‘Lil Moomette, really enjoys following in her mom & dad’s footsteps by pretending to play “kitchen.”

I’m delighted to have the opportunity to let you know about a new wooden play food set manufactured by Melissa & Doug, from Gumpy Lump.

The Slice and Bake Cookies set is both educational and inspirational as it inspires pretend play and introduces children to the world of baking and might encourage them to be the next Pillsbury Dough Boy or Betty Crocker!

Inside the wooden set are:

• 12 cookies and 18 colorful toppings
• spatula
• knife
• cookie sheet
• kitchen mitt

Even when choosing make-believe toys for my own girls, I always looked for items that would stimulate their own imaginations.   “Baking Instructions” are included, but they’re not intended to be used with real food.

What I like about Melissa & Doug toys is that they use non-toxic coatings and meet or exceed all U.S. toy testing standards.

If you’re looking for a gift for the kids, grandkids, homeschool or run a daycare, put this activity toy on your list!

Product Number: 4074
Manufacturer: Melissa & Doug
Size Box: 11.5″ x 9″ x 3″
Recommended Ages: 3 years and up

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Moomette’s Magnificents is hosting a Giveaway Contest!* For a chance to win, there will be one (1) winner of a wooden play food Melissa & Doug Slice and Bake Cookie Set.

Please include a way of contacting you. Should you be the contest winner, this information may be shared with the contest sponsor in order to send your prize.

*USA only

Main Rule: (remember if this rule is not followed then no others will count)
a) Sign up for my free Newsletter Updates to my blog through my e-mail Feedblitz link (on the top of my right column or let me know if you already are, in a separate comment) AND

b) Visit Gummy Lump and leave a comment about what you like best about their site and another product you’d like to try.

This contest will run until February 25, 2010 at 11:00 pm.

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Valentine’s Day Giveaway at Skin MD Natural

Everything Nice, Naturally

Awhile back I wrote a post about Skin MD Shielding Lotion that I had the opportunity to review.

Skin MD Natural is now hosting a terrific contest in time for Valentine’s Day!

They’ll be giving away a prize basket that’s valued at $100 which contains the following goodies:

• Bottle of Skin MD Natural shielding lotion

• Bottle of Skin MD Natural + SPF 15 shielding lotion

• One pound of See’s dark assorted chocolates

• Pack of Starbucks VIA Ready brew coffee pouches

• Kiss Me coffee mug

• A Cuddly teddy bear

• Lollipop Bouquet

Contest closes February 7, 2010 and will ship in time for Valentine’s Day!

Whether for yourself, or someone you’re sweet about, don’t miss this terrific contest!

To enter, Visit:  Skin MD Natural

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Winnie The Pooh: A Valentine For You Special Edition DVD – New Release

New Release

For Immediate Release

WINNIE THE POOH:

A VALENTINE FOR YOU SPECIAL EDITION

“Catch the Love Bug” with Winnie the Pooh and Friends in This Special Edition

DVD January 5, 2010

–Three Winnie the Pooh Stories Including a New-To-DVD Adventure and Pooh-themed

Valentines Day Cards–

BURBANK, Calif., October 2, 2009 – On January 5, Disney DVD will release the beloved and heartwarming classic, Winnie the Pooh: a Valentine for You Special Edition. This Valentine themed animated collection features three Winnie the Pooh stories including a new-to-DVD adventure (“My Hero) a fun bonus feature (“Catch the Love Bug” game), Pooh-themed Valentines cards inside each DVD plus all features from the original.

In Un-Valentines Day, it’s that warm and wonderful time when Pooh and his pals like to show how much they care. But Rabbit wants to cancel Valentine’s Day because last year, he was up to his ears in the flood of cards that littered the Hundred Acre Wood. Reluctantly, everyone agrees — until someone anonymously sends Pooh a pot of honey. Suddenly, the Valentine rush is again out of control, much to the delight of all — including Rabbit. In A Valentine for You, Pooh, Piglet, Tigger, and Rabbit see Christopher Robin making a valentine for a girl and find he’s been bitten by a

“Smitten” and is lovesick. Worried that he’ll no longer have time for them, and hoping a second bite from the love bug will cure him, they set out on a wild adventure to capture the Smitten. My Hero is a new-to-DVD adventure that shows the lesson of two friends truly helping each other. When Piglet saves Tigger’s life, Tigger decides to repay the favor by being Piglet’s servant. But Tigger’s new job causes Piglet more harm than good. When Tigger saves Piglet’s life, his obligation to be the servant is erased and all is back to normal.

BONUS FEATURES

*”Catch the Love Bug Game” – Flying “Love Bugs” are on the loose in the Hundred Acre Wood and it’s up to the viewer to catch as many as possible

*Pooh-themed Valentine’s Day cards

Winnie the Pooh: A Valentine for You Special Edition is available for U.S. $29.99 (SRP), Canada $35.99 (SRP) from Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment.

STREET DATE: January 5, 2009

Direct prebook: November 10, 2009

Distributor prebook: November 24, 2009

Suggested retail price: $29.99 US; $35.99 Canada

Rated: TV-Y

Run time: 60 minutes

DVD aspect ratio: Full screen (1:33:1)

Sound: Dolby Digital Surround Sound

Language: English, Spanish, French

Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment, a recognized leader in the home entertainment industry, is the marketing, sales and distribution company for Walt Disney, Touchstone, Hollywood Pictures, Miramax and Buena Vista product, which includes DVD, Blu-ray Disc and electronic distribution.

Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment is a division of Disney Enterprises, Inc.

These press materials are available in electronic form at www.WDSHEpublicity.com

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Join the Carolers and Win: Carol-Oke and Help Toys for Tots

YouTube Caroling

Join the Carolers and Win!

This Holiday Season check out the “Carol-Oke” party going on at youtube.com/jointhecarolers. There you can upload a video of you singing your favorite holiday carol (maybe even one with an off-price twist!), to help T.J. Maxx and Marshalls raise money for Toys for Tots, and have the chance to win a shopping spree in the process!

Thanks to T.J. Maxx and Marshalls I was able to participate in a “Secret Santa” with my friends from the blogosphere.

I’ve been sent the name of my “Secret Santa” friend. Although I’ve been familiar with her blog for quite some time, and we’re following each other on Twitter, I’ve never met her in person.  I think I have a pretty good idea of what she’d like.

At Marshalls and T.J. Maxx, you’ll always find a selection of beauty products, fashion and Holiday accessories including Italian leather gloves, knit wool hats, cashmere scarves, oversized handbags and more, are all available to keep the people on your list fashionable and warm.

Also available are all the hottest toys that would make even Santa’s helpers jealous, including Transformers, Barbies, My Little Pony and Cars!

They feature everything from from MP3 accessories, electric razors and golf accessories to electronics to golf balls to gourmet food ingredients – chocolates and coffees and the Twilight series for that book lover – there’s something for everyone!

There’s still time to shop online in preparation for your upcoming Winter Vacation Getaway Travel!- cruise season is right around the corner!

Happy Holidays!

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Circus Ring from Playmobil

Imaginative Play

My grandkids are 1 and 3, and at the perfect age for imaginative play.  I’d been looking around for some cheap holiday gifts to stay within my budget, yet at the same time, I wanted toys that would last and not fall apart.

Many people have great memories of visiting the circus as a child. What wasn’t to like? You could see tigers, elephants , horses, clowns and acrobats, all in one place while enjoying some delicious popcorn and cotton candy. A visit to the circus is always sure to give children memories that will last a lifetime. However, the circus only comes to town once a year, what’s a child to do for the rest of the year?

Now the fun doesn’t have to end once the circus leaves town. Children can recreate the magic by conducting their own circus in the comfort of their own homes with Circus Ring from Playmobil. It includes all the things needed to run a successful circus: trapeze artists, the signature Big Top tent, lighted entrance, ticket booths, a ringmaster and so much more.  It’s a large set, so small hands won’t have trouble playing with the pieces – a bonus!  It makes the magic all the more real, because they actually have room to maneuver pieces with ease, big enough for little hands to grab!

Children can play as the ringmaster, emceeing the show as it goes on underneath the Big Top with the Circus Ring from Playmobil.   The best part? Your child makes a decision what happens and when. Watch as trapeze artists do their death-defying stunts through the air or see the other performers ride elephants and fight with tigers. With Circus Ring from Playmobil, your child can even serve refreshments to the spectators.  Children can add their favorite characters from other Playmobil toys to create an audience for their shows! Circus Ring from Playmobil really has everything that your child will need to recreate their favorite circus moments!

Help your child expand their imaginations and relive some fun memories by letting them create their very own circus with Circus Ring from Playmobil. This would be a perfect gift for grandchildren, daycare, pre-school or homeschooling.  Watch as they recreate circus magic year-round with the Circus Ring from Playmobil.

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Twilight Barbie Bella Fashion Doll

Fashion Dolls

New York Time #1 Best Selling Book Series

If you have teenage daughters or granddaughters, chances are you’ve heard a little something about the phenomenon that is the Twilight series. If you haven’t, you are probably living under a rock!

In the book and movie series, a young teenage girl learns what forbidden love is all about when she falls madly in love with a vampire.

If your daughter loves the Twilight book series as well as the feature film, then a great gift choice for this Christmas season is a Twilight Barbie Bella Doll. The Twilight Dolls are modeled after some of the favorite characters in the movies.

The Twilight Barbie Fashion Dolls include:

• Barbie Twilight Edward Doll

• Barbie Twilight Bella Doll

• Barbie Twilight Gala Christie

Why not get your tween or teen the whole set of Barbie Twilight Fashion Dolls and accessories for the holidays? Your teenager will be thrilled, and you’ll be the coolest parent on the block!

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Cyber Monday: Online Holiday Shopping Deals & Gift Guide Linky

Holiday Shopping Online

Moomette’s Magnificents Holiday Gift Guide 2009

Get Ready For Cyber Monday

I’d like to share some terrific Holiday Gift Guides that my bloggy friends have put together!

Many of us review different family products throughout the year -  my friends will write about babies, beauty, books, health, homegoods, fashion, food, the latest toys and more!

Add yours to the Mr. Linky!

Start making your holiday shopping list so you’ll be ready for Cyber Monday (which falls the Monday after Thanksgiving.)

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Zhu Zhu Pets: Pets Without The Fuss

Fur Friends

What young child doesn’t love animals? It’s true, it’s difficult to find a child who hasn’t fell in love with one animal or another during their short lives. Your child is probably no exception. They’ve probably begged you for a pet of their own for Christmas.

But your family, like most busy families, doesn’t have time to properly care for a pet in their household. With work, school and all of the extracurricular activities, your family barely has enough time to see each other, let alone spend quality time feeding, bathing and exercising a pet each day. But still, your children keeping begging! How can you keep your children happy while keeping your own sanity at the same time? With a Zhu Zhu pet!

Each of the Zhu Zhu pets has their own personality, making them unique, as well as whimsical sounds. There’s Pipsqueak, Num Nums, and more! Kids can interact with each adorable hamster  through various modes.  There’s the Loving mode, where you can pet, love them, and hear them chatter.  In the Explore mode, you’ll be able to let them scoot and scamper their way across the floors or deck!

Zhu Zhu pets are looking for a home this holiday season!  Your kids can provide them with their own Hamster Habitat.

Make your children happy this Christmas and get them a pet of their very own, the Zhu Zhu pet. They’ll have their own pet and you won’t have to worry about taking care of it!

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K’NEX: Sesame Street Neighborhood Collection Building Set – Review

Sesame Street

Ice Cream Truck Building Set

I have a brother who’s three years younger than me.  We each had our own toys.  I tended to stick with the “girly” things while he, of course, had toys that were specific to boys.  I do remember playing with some of his toys that were geared for construction and building – where one could really get creative and use their imagination.

Now that I have grandchildren, I can see how time have changed, somewhat, and now many toys are “unisex” and this change has even taken place since my own daughters where little.

Recently I had the opportunity to review the Ice Cream Truck Building Set from the Sesame Street Neighborhood Collection Building Set from K’NEX.

K’NEX is the next generation of construction sets and while inspiriting creativity, building self-confidence and encouraging interaction among children and their parents.

The Sesame Street Neighborhood Collection Building Sets encourage children to build and then play with their favorite Sesame Street friends, including Elmo, Cookie Monster and Ernie.

Features include:

• 18 pieces to build Elmo and his ice cream truck!

• Includes “Play & Learn” activity sheet featuring educational and fun activities designed specifically for preschoolers and their parents.

This 18-piece building set pairs perfectly with the Neighborhood Collection 1-2-3 Brownstone Building Set. Look for all the Neighborhood Collection Building Sets so your child can build his own!

Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit educational organization behind Sesame Street, puts the proceeds it receives from sales of its products right back into Sesame Street and its other products for children at home and around the world. Sesame Workshop ®, Sesame Street ® and associated characters, trademarks and design elements are owned and licensed by Sesame Workshop. © 2009 All Rights Reserved.
To learn more, please visit SesameStreet.org

As a grandmom, I always looked for toys that would promote physical development and cognitive development for their birthdays or Christmas holiday season.  Since Sesame Street is celebrating it’s 40th Anniversary, the Elmo, Cookie Monster and Ernie are easily recognizable, and what kid isn’t excited by an ice cream truck!

The classic activities are designed to help preschoolers like ‘Lil Moomette, age 3 and Slugger, age 1 to learn to count, recognize colors and identify shapes.

Recommended Ages: 2-5

Available at: Walmart, Target and Amazon and Toys R US

Guess what? There’s also a contest! You can also enter the K’NEXion contest and have the chance to win over $1,000 worth of K’NEX Toys and be featured on the KNEX.com web site.  How? Make a video and include select K’NEX products. The possibilities are endless. Construct your own story or showcase your child’s K’NEX building skills – use your imagination!

The 10 best videos will be featured on KNEX.com and the winning video will receive $1,000 worth of K’NEX Toys.  See website for rules to enter.

Review Courtesy of Team Mom

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Girl Gourmet Cake Bakery Set – Review and Giveaway

Holiday Hot List

Innovative Food Play

When ‘Lil Moomette comes over, she loves to spend time with “Auntie.” My youngest daughter thinks she’s the young sister she never had.  They’re always doing something fun, and lately Auntie has been introducing my granddaughter to baking.  Together they made some magnificent Halloween cookies!

I recently received the the Girl Gourmet™ Cake Bakery from JAKKS Pacific.

The Girl Gourmet™ Cake Bakery from JAKKS Pacific is going to be on many hot lists for this holiday season, meaning they are sure to be popular and sell out of stores fast.

Girl Gourmet™ Cake Bakery from JAKKS Pacific cooks can whip up delicious mini 2-tiered fondant cakes that can be customized and decorated. No ovens are involved!

Girl Gourmet™ Cake Bakery from JAKKS Pacific is designed to be both educational and fun for girls to enjoy. It also encourages girls to try new things and be creative.  The entire set comes with everything your little baker will need to create delicious cupcakes in little time. With the Girl Gourmet™ Cake Bakery, you get:

• Motorized gel decorator

• Decorating gel

• Decorating utensils

• 2 delicious cake mixes

• 5 fondants

• Bowl, spoon, cutters, non-stick pad, candy, tool caddy

• Instructions

• Refill Packs available for purchase

The ingredients are gluten and wheat-free, trans-fat free, and are produced in a nut-free facility in the U.S.  Many children who suffer from Celiac and nut allergies are now able to safely participate in the art of baking.

This set is perfect for the aspiring baker and will help children learn to bake, develop self confidence, problem solving skills, along with giving them the opportunity to create delicious deserts.

So you’ll be able to get to enjoy it too, just tell them that you have to ‘test’ everything that they make!

Recommended Ages: 8+

For More Information Visit: JAKKS

Moomette’s Magnificents is hosting a Giveaway Contest! For a chance to win, there will be one (1) winner of Girl Gourmet Cake Bakery set.

Please include a way of contacting you. Should you be the contest winner, this information may be shared with the contest sponsor in order to send your prize.

Main Rule: (remember if this rule is not followed then no others will count)
a) Sign up for my free Newsletter Updates to my blog through my e-mail Feedblitz link (on the top of my right column or let me know if you already are, in a separate comment) AND

b) Visit JAKKS Pacific and leave a comment about what you like best about their site and another product you’d like to try.

This contest will run until November 18, 2009 at 11:00 pm. EST

For Additional Entries, check out my Contest Entry Rules.

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