Nioxin Hair Care 30 Day Challenge and Giveaway #NIOXINChallenge

March 18, 2015 by Jenni 694 Comments

I participated in the NIOXIN Challenge blog program as a member of One2One Network. I received free product and compensation but all opinions are my own.

All of my life I’ve had thin and really fine hair. I have always struggled with getting curls to stay in or when I style my hair, it just flops after a couple of hours. I remember my mom jumping on me for using rubber bands as ponytail holders cause she said it would break my hair off. They were perfect ponytail holders for me though, because just about anything else would end up loosening and sliding off.

I found out about the NIOXIN Hair System Kits and jumped at the chance to review one. I had heard rave reviews so I really wanted to try it out. I was asked to do the NIOXIN 30 Day Challenge and then share my experience. NIOXIN has 6 different hair system kits and I chose system 3 for normal to thin-looking hair with color treatment (yes, I color my hair!). Each kit includes an easy 3 step daily regimen including shampoo, conditioner and a treatment.

(Both photos are without styling. Just air dried after washing.)

My experience…

The first thing I noticed when starting the 30 day challenge was the tingling and refreshing sensation on my scalp. Other than that, I didn’t really notice a big difference that first week in my hair. Then by the middle of the 2nd week, I started noticing that my hair was much easier to fix and that my hairstyle would last longer than usual. It just felt fuller as I would curl or straighten my hair.

By the end of the 30 day challenge, my husband even noticed a difference just by looking at my hair. He knew that I had a new product in the shower (which I dared him to use, haha!) but he usually doesn’t pay much attention. He’s used to it being flat as a pancake and he came home from work one day and asked if I’d been to my “hair guy”. HA! Overall, my hair feels much fuller. I’m very pleased with NIOXIN and will continue using it!

Take the 30 Day Challenge Yourself:

We encourage YOU to take the NIOXIN 30 Day Challenge and see if you don’t notice fuller, thicker hair. Click HERE to find the NIOXIN system kit that best suits your needs. Start the challenge and then share your results with before and after photos on the NIOXIN Facebook and Twitter pages using #NIOXINChallenge.

SYSTEM KITS

System Kit 1 – Specially designed for normal to thin-looking, fine, natural hair. It amplifies hair texture while refreshing the scalp and delivering a healthy shine.
System Kit 2 – Specially designed for noticeably thinning, fine, natural (no chemical processes like color or relaxing) hair. It delivers denser-looking hair and a healthy shine while protecting the scalp.
System Kit 3 – Specially designed for normal to thin-looking, fine, chemically treated hair. It amplifies hair texture while refreshing the scalp and providing moisture balanced to colored hair.
System Kit 4 – Specially designed for noticeably thinning, fine, chemically treated hair. It delivers denser-looking hair while protecting the scalp and providing moisture balance to colored hair
System Kit 5 – Specially designed for normal to thin-looking, medium to coarse, natural (no chemical processes like color or relaxing) or chemically treated hair. It delivers smoothing control to hair while refreshing the scalp and restoring moisture balance.
System Kit 6 – Specially designed for noticeably thinning, medium to coarse, natural (no chemical processes like color or relaxing) or chemically treated hair. It delivers smoothing control to hair while protecting the scalp and restoring moisture balance.

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Making Cleaning Easy with Dyson – The DC59 Animal is Now Available at Best Buy

February 6, 2014 by Jenni 1,532 Comments

The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free.

I love my hardwood floors, but boy are they hard to keep clean. Pepper, our short haired dog doesn’t help matters any either. If I don’t sweep or vacuum at least every other day, it can quickly become a dust-bunny apocolyptic showdown ’round here. I’m attacking while the dust-bunnies are hanging on for dear life to the closest baseboard or table leg!

Dragging out the vacuum every day or even every other day just isn’t what I WANT to do. I hate lugging it around and tripping over the cords. I end up letting it go too long and then I work twice as hard sweeping up all the dust, dirt and dog hair. I do like my dry dust mop and I will use that daily but it does leave a lot of junk behind.

I was given the opportunity to try out the new Dyson DC59 Cordless Vacuum from Best Buy.

Look how cool and shiny it is! I’m in love.

I nearly fainted when it arrived. It’s all that a girl could ask for. Cordless, super duper light weight, and a DYSON!! Hello……I’ve always wanted a Dyson!!!

I instantly put it together and started vacuuming. When it arrived, it had some battery charge but not a full charge. I got to vacuum for about 10 minutes and then I had to plug it up to charge it. You can keep it up and out of your way with the awesome hanging charging station. Love that!

After a full charge (takes about 3.5 hours) it was ready to go full steam ahead. A full charge will give approximately 26 minutes of cleaning time. As long as I pick up toys, shoes, and everything else up out of the floor before vacuuming…I can sweep almost my entire house in that amount of time.

Check out all the nastiness and filth (and candy wrappers) that it picked up. I’m almost too embarrassed to post this photo – but I’m putting it all out there. YUCK!!! Photo on the left is all the dirt still in the collector bin. The one on the right, I had dumped the bin out on a plastic shopping bag.

The things that I love about the Dyson DC50 Cordless Vac:

It’s so lightweight…less than 5 lbs.
No cords to have to fight with.
It’s super sucky (a good sucky!) 🙂
Easy to empty the dustbin.
I can take the long handle off and use it as a handheld vacuum which is great for furniture, stairs and the vehicles!
I love how easy it turns and swivels around corners and edges.

Here are some other key features to mention…it’s long and detailed, but important information.

Releasing at Best Buy on February 1 for $499.00

Key Points:

– 3 times the suction of any other cordless vacuum in use

– 26 minute clean time

– New V6 motor = 50% more power than V2; performs like an upright

– 2 Tier Radial Cyclone technology brought to cordless for the first time

– Re-engineered brush bar for hard floor and carpet cleaning

– Only 4.65 lbs

Features in-depth:

– V6 motor

o Spins at 110,000rpm (5 times faster than a Formula One racecar engine)

o 4-pole magnet that delivers 50% more power than its predecessor, V2

o 3 times smaller than a conventional vacuum motor

o 350 Watts

– Re-engineered nickel manganese cobalt battery

o 1.5 times more power than its predecessor (same run time, however – the extra capacity is used to power the V6 motor)

o 3.5 hour charging time (vs. 5 hour in the DC44)

o Boost mode still available

– 2 Tier Radial Cyclone technology

o 15 cyclones, arranged across 2 tiers

o Work in parallel to increase airflow and capture fine dust

– Re-engineered brush bar

o Wider (approx. 10” vs. 8” on the DC44)

o Improved maneuverability due to smaller ball at the back

o Self-tightening mechanism keeps the brush bar stable

o New configuration of carbon fiber filaments and nylon bristle tips to remove fine dust and dirt across all floor types

o Extended neck for greater ease of use

– Ergonomic updates

o Soft-touch trigger is easier to hold (makes for longer clean time – people don’t need to keep it on when moving furniture, etc. – less wasted energy)

o Handle now more comfortable to hold

o Only 4.65 lbs

o Hygienic one-touch bin emptying, now on both sides (for lefties and righties). One push empties bin, 2nd push detaches bin completely for washing, etc.

o Pre-motor filter located at the top; now much easier to take out for washing

Now you can see why I love my new Dyson DC59. It’s still a pricey item, but Dyson makes incredible products. Make sure to check them out at Best Buy!! What is your favorite feature? Leave us a comment and let us know!

Make Dinner Easy with #Manwich – Mom Approved

August 25, 2013 by Jenni 78 Comments

This post brought to you by Manwich. All opinions are 100% mine.

Things seem to be back into full swing with school schedules, sports, and early weeknight dinners! By the end of the day, mom is usually pretty worn out and we’re always looking for healthy, yet quick dinner ideas! Sloppy Joes are one of our family favorites…and we stick to Manwich! I love that sweet and tangy sauce!

Manwich is known for their “kid-stopping” power and they make meals a messy-licious treat to be enjoyed with both hands! Just check out the video above if you don’t believe me! Or check out these other Manwich TV Ads.

Did you know that each can of Manwich offers a full serving of vegetables??!! They’re also free of artificial flavors and preservatives! They recently sent us 3 different varieties to try! We tried the Original, Bold, and the Thick & Chunky. All 3 were delicious…I actually think the bold one was my favorite, although the hubs liked the Thick & Chunky best. The little guy is a picky eater. He doesn’t care for big chunks of veggies so he stuck to the original.

(Manwich Bold on the left and Manwich Thick & Chunky on the right)

(Thick & Chunky on the left, Bold on the right)

(Manwich Original, with some french fries!)

I love how quick and easy Manwich is to make. Just fry your turkey or beef, drain the grease, add the sauce and you’re good to go! Add a side like fries or even sweet potato fries, green beans, corn, or another veggie (preferably one that the kids like) and dinner is ready! I also love that it’s one of our “leftovers” foods that tends to get eaten the next day. That way I can knock 2 days off my menu plan!! You can get a little more creative with Manwich by checking out these fun Manwich Recipes!

Chicken Soup for the Soul 20th Anniversary Edition + a Giveaway (Ends 8/20)

August 12, 2013 by Jenni 225 Comments

I remember reading Chicken Soup for the Soul books when I was young! I was always intrigued by how they came out with different books for different topics. I recently received a copy of Chicken Soup for the Soul 20th Anniversary Edition!! How cool is that?! It includes all the favorite original stories plus a bonus of 20 for the NEXT 20 years!

“Here, 20 years later, Chicken Soup for the Soul continues to open the heart and rekindle the spirit. You can celebrate the twentieth anniversary with the classic book that inspired millions – reinvigorated with bonus stories of inspiration! You’ll find hope and inspiration in these 101 heartwarming stories about counting your blessings, thinking positive, and overcoming challenges.”

Late in the evenings, after dinner and baths, I like to sit down with my Chicken Soup for the Soul book and just read a few stories. Reading helps me wind down a bit and I love the short stories! They really hit the heart and make you thankful for the human race!

Chicken Soup for the Soul is always coming out with new books, and they have something for everyone. They make incredible gifts for those you love. You can find Chicken Soup for the Soul 20th Anniversary Edition and other titles of Chicken Soup for the Soul on Amazon! Prices are great, and you can find them for your Kindle or the actual paperback versions!!

They were kind enough to offer (3) three lucky Sweet Pennies from Heaven readers a copy of Chicken Soup for the Soul 20th Anniversary Edition of their own! Just use the Rafflecopter form below to enter. US residents only. Giveaway ends 8/20 at 11:59pm EST.

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Disclosure: I received a free copy of Chicken Soup for the Soul 20th Anniversary Edition in exchange for this post. All opinions are my own.

Cascade Platinum Pacs Meet My Antique Dishwasher #MyPlatinum

June 26, 2013 by Jenni 492 Comments

I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Cascade. I received a product sample to facilitate my review and a promotional item as a thank you for participating.

So, my dishwasher is really old! It’s, ohh…I’d say 25-30 years old! We live in my parent’s old farmhouse – the home where I grew up at and when they moved, they left their original old dishwasher here. Now, I’m not going to say anything bad about my dishwasher because it gets the job done but I will say that I usually have to pre-clean or at least rinse my dishes really well before I load them into the washer. Otherwise, I’ll have some stuck on food.

Yes, I probably should just buy a new dishwasher but I’m a sentimental soul! I remember helping mom load this very dishwasher when I was young. Plus, it still works…so I won’t retire it just yet. 😉

I usually have about a load full to wash every other day so my dishwasher gets it’s workout! The detergent I normally use does a decent job but it tends to sometimes leave streaks or that yucky white powdery film. I was sent a package of the Cascade Platinum Pacs to try. These Cascade Platinum Pacs have a triple action formula that is designed to leave your dishes virtually spot free plus keeps hard water build up off your dishwasher walls.

I’ve used these Cascade Platinum Pacs a few times over the past week or so and I made sure to NOT pre-rinse my dishes before loading them into the washer. I really wanted to see how tough this detergent was. I was very happy to see that it did a more than fantastic job at getting my dishes clean and shiny! EVEN without pre-rinsing! Hands down…better than my other brand!

Cascade Platinum Action Pacs:

Powers away tough, 24 hour stuck on food
Eliminates the need to pre-wash dishes
Helps maintain the look of new machines and helps prevent additional hard water film build up
Delivers exceptional dishware shine

Cascade’s Partnership with Gail Simmons

It’s so true that people eat with their eyes! Evidence of that is all over Facebook and Instagram. The Top Chef judge and editor of Food+Wine Magazine, Gail Simmons, is partnering with Cascade to show how presentation is just as important as food preparation! I enjoy taking photos of my dessert and dinner recipes that I share on my blog! Having pretty dishes and dishes that sparkle really do make a huge difference!!!

From prep to plating: It’s more than just a great tasting recipe, but also perfect presentation. Sparkling dishes, shining flatware and spot free glasses truly let you put your best food forward with culinary creations that pop!

Gail recommends impressing with a Platinum presentation: “The easiest recipes pop with unexpected, gourmet presentations. Drizzle bright sauces on sparkling white plates or layer desserts in crystal-clean glassware. Keep your presentation sparkling with Cascade Platinum, which keeps dishes perfect for anytime entertaining and impromtu guests.”

You can learn more about Cascade’s partnership with Gail Simmons by viewing videos available here on the Cascade Facebook page or the Cascade Youtube page.

The Cascade “My Platinum” Contest

This is a 4 week Instagram contest where fans can upload photos related to the weekly contest theme. Show off how sparkly Cascade makes all your pots, pans, and plates! Visit the Cascade “My Platinum” Contest page for more information on how to enter and submit your photos! You’ll be prompted to sign up for Instagram if you don’t already have an account.

Each week, two contestants will be selected to receive a brand new Whirlpool dishwasher. Also, one lucky grand prize winner will receive a Platinum kitchen makeover. To win, users have to both register and upload a photo with the #MyPlatinum hashtag and tag @MyCascade.

Each week will have a 6 day entry period where Instagram users can enter the contest with their #MyPlatinum photo. Cascade will choose 2 weekly winners and one final grand prize winner after the entry period has ended. Please make sure that you use the hashtag #MyPlatinum AND tag @MyCascade in your entries! The contest is almost over and there are just a few more days left in the contest…so hurry to enter!!!

Week 4: My Platinum Table (Entry Period: 6/24-6/30)
Show us your sparkling tablescape for your most special celebrations!

Hopefully an awesome Sweet Pennies from Heaven reader wins!!! That would be awesome! Good LUCK!!

Almondina – Delicious Cookie without All the Guilt + a Giveaway Ends 7/2

June 25, 2013 by Jenni 745 Comments

I love cookies…cookies of all kinds! Soft cookies, chewy cookies, even crunchy cookies. I recently was sent a big sample pack of Almondina. I had never heard of them before but who am I to deny cookies, right?! The box arrived and I opened up the package to see several varieties. First – I have to say that these little almond biscuits/cookies are sooooo good! They’re super crunchy with nice chunks of almonds in every bite. Love the taste and the texture!

Here’s a little backstory about the company:

After reading more about the company, I found out that Almondina which is based in Ohio, is an inspiring success story about a man named Yuval Zaliouk, whose passions included music and wonderful food. For generations, his family enjoyed his grandmother Dina’s most secret cookie, which she called Petit Gateau Sec. Long after his grandmother’s death, he started making and selling this delicious cookie and renamed it Almondina, after his grandmother.

These yummy cookies are now available in all 50 states. Almondina is all natural and the best part (besides the crunch and flavor) is that they do not contain cholesterol, added fat, trans-fats, salt, or preservatives. Love!! We’ve tried all the flavors that they sent us. I have to say that my 2 favorites were the Choconut and the Cinnaroma. Both of those, I could have ate my weight in, especially with a nice hot cup of coffee. I was even shocked that my SUPER picky 7 year old enjoyed all of them and that’s saying a lot!

You can find Almondina is these stores: Fairway, Publix, Hy Vee, Giant Eagle, Brookshire, Mollie Stone’s, Hannaford, Jewel, Whole Foods, The Fresh Market, Walmart, Trader Joe’s, Cost Plus World Market, TJ Maxx, Marshalls and many others. You can also check the store finder here to find a store near you! http://www.almondina.com/

I was sent the following flavors and the really awesome thing is that one lucky reader will win the same sample pack that I received which is valued at $41.00.

Original – America ‘s all natural favorite with almonds and raisins

Chocolate Cherry – We combined the world’s finest dark chocolate with plump cherries to produce an irresistible, decadent treat without guilt.

Choconut – Rich tasting crunchy chocolate, but low in calories

Cinnaroma® – The original biscuit for cinnamon lovers

Gingerspice – Trend setting, with chunks of Australian ginger

Sesame – Irresistible, exotic, flavorful

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Disclosure: I received a sample pack of Almondina in exchange for a fair and honest review. All opinions are 100% my own.

Keurig, My Knight in Shining Armor (My Keurig Review)

May 23, 2013 by Jenni 1,149 Comments

The perfect cup of coffee.

Ahhh – coffee. Is there anything better?! I am telling you, it was years before I was ever able to drink coffee. I loved the smell of it brewing but I didn’t like the taste of it. I always jokingly say that I didn’t reach adulthood until the age of 35 and that’s when I found my love for the sweet substance. I like mine with sweet cream, no sugar! How do you like yours?

Staples and Keurig offered to let me do a Keurig Review of the Keurig OfficePro B145 machine. I have heard about Keurig machines forever and was always jealous of my friends who had them. I liked the coffee maker that we already had but what I didn’t like about it was that in order to keep my coffee hot, I’d have to turn on the warmer. Then, once it got down to about a half a pot or less, the warmer would scorch the coffee. Down the drain it would go, such a waste! I didn’t really like microwaving my coffee either, because then it doesn’t taste as fresh.

It’s here! Yay!

So, when I was offered to do the Keurig review, I was beyond ecstatic! It was like 3 Christmas’s all wrapped up into one when the box arrived. I was happy to find my package included several different KCups to sample too! I tore open my box and plugged that baby in – and could NOT wait for my first cup of coffee. Now, a month later, I can still say that I cannot wait for my 1st cup each and every morning.

It’s so easy to use and every single cup is a FRESH cup! YUM! It holds quite a bit of water so you don’t have to fill the machine with water for every cup. The water reservoir holds about 48 oz. of water so that’s several cups of coffee in one fill. The heater keeps the water nice and hot so every cup is nice and steaming! Each cup of coffee brews in under 1 minute so it’s super fast too!

My knight in shining armor! 😉

I loved most of the KCups they sent for me to sample. My favorite one overall was the Green Mountain Nantucket Blend! Some of the stronger or bold varieties, I let my husband use because he likes really strong coffee. I love that there are so many different varieties of KCups and even sample packs if you like a variety. They also make tea, cocoa and cider KCups…yum! Keep in mind that there are also refillable coffee filters for Keurig machines if you find that you like one certain brand of coffee or if the price of KCups don’t work with your grocery budget.

I am SO in love with my Keurig machine and I really wish I had bought one a long time ago. It is my knight in shining armor! 🙂 This one that I have, the Keurig OfficePro B145 is really made for small offices but it’s no bigger than the personal machines. Plus, it gets better reviews online than some of the other Keurig models. This one retails for $129 on the Staples site.

Full disclosure: Staples provided me with these items for the Keurig review. The thoughts and opinions expressed are strictly my own. Feel free to shop their entire line of Keurig Coffee Makers and Office Supplies online.

Yo Gabba Gabba Plex 2012 Halloween Costume Review

October 19, 2012 by Jenni 267 Comments

My little guy is obsessed with Yo Gabba Gabba. There’s just something about the characters, the music, and dancing. Personally, I can’t sit through an entire episode of it without cringing but he just LOVES it. What we endure for our children! 😉

We were recently given the opportunity to review a costume from CostumeDiscounters and when I saw the Yo Gabba Gabba Plex costume (the robot) I knew Eli would flip his lid when it arrived! Sure enough…he did! Right now you can get this Halloween Costume for 25% off when you use code: SAVENOW. It’s normally priced at $47.99, but with this discount, it’s $35.99!

The quality of the costume is awesome…the top is made with a foam material and has velcro all down the back for easy closure. The pants are nicely made with a soft slick metallic fabric (they kind of remind me of something Michael Jackson would have worn in the 80’s).

The costume came with a hat and shoe covers. Truly, the one and only thing that I would change about the costume is that I’d add a stretchy strap to the hat that goes under the chin so it would stay on better….but that’s something I can easily add myself. Eli looks so cute in it and as you can tell, he was SUPER happy to wear it! Once he puts it on, it takes hours before he’ll take it back off.

I’m glad that he’s not the only one that likes them! Check out this funny article about college kids going crazy for Yo Gabba Gabba! Too funny!

Have You Had the 2nd Talk Yet?? Celebrate Being a Woman with #PoiseFab5

September 28, 2012 by Jenni 1,529 Comments

Okay, do you even know what the “2nd Talk” is? Well, you remember having the “1st talk” where we were told about having a period and blossoming into a young lady, right? The 2nd Talk is the conversation that you have with your mom, grandma, friend, or sister about…here it goes…Menopause!

Hey, let’s face it. We’re women! At least if you’re reading this post AFTER you saw the title mentioned Celebrate Being a Woman, I assume you’re a woman. If not…you might want to hit the red X button in the top right-hand corner of the screen ;)! I’ll give you a minute.

Okay…back to the topic at hand. The 2nd Talk. Yep, we’re about to have it!! You and me, slim!

Menopause. Menopause doesn’t necessarily mean gray hair, grandchildren, and Bingo on Friday nights. The statistics – yeah, I’m bringing in the big guns – the statistics show that menopause on average begins at age 51 but can start as early as 35 or younger in some instances. Ummm…I’ll be 35 next month. I think that’s enough to make me dive headfirst into the topic, plus the fact that September is Menopause Awareness Month!

Some typical symptoms of Menopause:

Irregular menstrual periods, less periods
Hot flashes/Night Sweats
Insomnia
Lack of interest in intimacy
Forgetfulness
Mood swings or depression
Vaginal dryness

I asked some of my readers what their biggest symptoms were and here were their responses:

Tara says: “Hot flashes were HORRIBLE…”

Andrea says: “I am continuously having hot flashes and night sweats. What bugs me is it will go away and then come back…”

Jeannette says: “The hot flashes are KILLING me, not to mention the erratic periods that come anywhere between 18 days and 36 days…”

It’s apparent that hot flashes seem to be the biggest complaint among most women. Poise has always been a leader in feminine products but they have turned the corner with a new line of products for women who are going through menopause or early menopause. Better known as the Poise Fab 5!

The 5 new Poise products that you can find exclusively at Walmart include:

Poise Roll-On Cooling Gel
Poise Body Cooling Towelettes
Poise Feminine Wash
Poise Panty Freshener
Poise Personal Lubricant

As you can see, this line takes care of the issues that women (of all ages) deal with as they go through this part of their life. From staying fresh to staying cool! When I went to pick up these products at my local Walmart, they had 3 out of the 5 products. Apparently my store doesn’t carry the other 2. I was able to grab everything except the Panty Freshener and the Cooling Gel. You can check out my entire shopping trip in my Google+ #PoiseFab5 album!

You might keep in mind that these products were found in the pharmacy area of my Walmart, over around the family planning items and other feminine care products. Not where the menstrual care products were. All of the products were very decently priced, but before I forget, you can do as I did and grab a $1 Poise coupon when you watch each girl’s story here at the Poise Fab 5 section of the Walmart website! Also, if you have the September All You Magazine, there’s a $1 coupon in there too along with information on menopause!

Now, if you’re as intrigued as I am or now thinking about if the symptoms that you’ve been having could possibly be signs of menopause or even early menopause OR if you’re just wanting to learn more you should check out The 2nd Talk on the Poise website. You can connect with other women, discuss symptoms and treatments, and how Poise can help make your transition or journey easier. You can also join in the conversation with Poise on Facebook and Twitter or check out the Poise Fab 5 board on Pinterest.

What do you think of when you hear the word – Menopause? I think of all the weird and crazy things too like mega hot flashes and mood swings but most of all I think of aging gracefully. I had a perfect example of a woman who aged gracefully…my mom. Look at the photos below.

Mom and Dad in the 60's

42 years later…

Mom and Dad Christmas '04

My mom is no longer on this earth, well – yes she is. I see her in everything I do, I see her in my son, I see her in the things she crafted with her own hands (she was so talented), and I see her in myself. I hope that I can age as gracefully as she did.

Have you had The 2nd Talk with your mom, relative, or friend yet?

Disclosure: I am a member of the Collective Bias Social Fabric Community. This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias and Poise #Cbias #SocialFabric. All opinions are 100% my own and honest as always.

Product Review – The NEW Vtech Switch and Go Dinos

July 14, 2012 by Jenni 1,527 Comments

What little guy doesn’t love dinosaurs and cars?! Combine them together into one singular toy and you’ve made it “little boy bliss”! I was recently contacted with an opportunity for Eli to be given 2 of the NEW Vtech Switch and Go Dinos for review. Well, about 2 months prior to this, he had shown a HUGE interest in dinosaurs thanks to the little TV show Dino Dan! So when I was contacted to do this review, I was beyond happy! We’ve always been giant Vtech toy fans anyway!

Finally, the package came and we were introduced to the Switch and Go Dinos, T-Don the Pteranodon and Tonn the Stegosaurus. Naturally, I couldn’t get the packaging open so I had to keep them hidden from Eli until daddy got home to open them for us! Most others wouldn’t have a problem with opening these up, but I’m a weakling and dread that kind of stuff. (Imagine Christmas morning, ughh!)

After getting them opened up and ready to go, well…let’s just say Eli was in HOG heaven! He loves cars and he loves dinosaurs so he was uber happy! At first, he had a little difficulty “transforming” them but then he figured it out! The animation on these dinos are so fun! They have the cutest voices and say some of the cutest things!

Like I said, they’re easy for the kids to figure out and play with. They’re VERY “kid” friendly in that they’ve each been dropped a gazillion times and they’re still in one piece. We really can’t wait to get some of the others in the collection! If your kids love dinosaurs and cars, then these are a must have toy…plus they start out at only $15.96 at Walmart. They make a nice gifting option for kids even when you want to spend less than $20!

Disclosure: I have received VTech Switch & Go Dinos to facilitate my review. No compensation was given. All opinions are 100% my own, as always!

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42 years later…

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