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K’NEX Wild Whiplash Roller Coaster Building Set Fun + Tips and Tricks

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This post was sponsored on behalf of K’NEX, however, all opinions and building fun are 100% our own. 

 

K'NEX Wild Whiplash Roller Coaster Building Set

Building things is just something that is naturally fun! Especially for the guys in my life. K’NEX recently sent us the new K’NEX Wild Whiplash Roller Coaster building set to put together. You should have seen my husband’s and son’s eyes light up when it arrived!

My husband has been working SO much overtime lately – so he and Eli only have the evenings to work on it at the moment. Last night, they pulled it from the box and got to work.

 

Here are a few tips to help get you going on the K’NEX Wild Whiplash Roller Coaster building set!

 

K'NEX Wild Whiplash Roller Coaster Building Set

#1 – Build in a Low Traffic Area

Seriously. My guys jumped the gun and just dumped everything out into the middle of my kitchen floor. HELLO?! Find a spot or corner where there isn’t much traffic through the house to build. Also, keep pets in mind. They get nosy and like to knock things over!

 

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#2 – Separate into Piles

Again. My guys jumped the gun on this one too. They just dumped it all out into the floor and then decided after just a few minutes that they should have separated the pieces into nice little piles.

 

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#3 – Be patient

Rome wasn’t built in a day, right?! If you’re like us and short on time – pick a time to build with your kids if they need help! Choose weeknights, after dinner. Or on the weekends! We’ll be finishing ours up on Thanksgiving break!

 

#4 – Have FUN and Encourage REAL Play

Today, our kids are so into digital and electronic play. We can build things, with just a click on a computer screen. It doesn’t use as much “brain power” as physically building an actual building set! The K’NEX Wild Whiplash Roller Coaster building set is perfect for digging in and encouraging real building and playing!

 

 

 

More about K’NEX Wild Whiplash Roller Coaster:

Seriously! Get ready for the ride of your life!! This bad boy stands over 2 1/2 feet high! This creepy carnival themed coaster works by a motorized chain lift that shoots the coaster car through 14 FEET of twists and turns!

Thankfully, it comes with easy to follow, step by step building instructions. Everyone can build it!! There are even instructions for a 2nd coaster that you can download from knex.com!  It’s the perfect gift this holiday season or ANYtime for that matter! You can find it exclusively at Walmart! You can also find other massive, moving, motortized roller coaster toys, ferris wheels, and more from K’NEX!

K’NEX wants to show kids that the only limit to building is the size of your imagination! After 25 years of business, K’NEX prides itself on connecting science, technology, engineering, arts, and math with imagination.

Visit K’NEX on social media to see what they’re up to!

Facebook: KNEX  / Twitter: @KNEX  / Instagram: @knexbrands  / Pinterest: K’NEX Brands

 

Tell us, would your family love the K’NEX Wild Whiplash Roller Coaster?!

 



Woozy Moo Toys That Don’t Discriminate | Perfect For Kids with Special Needs

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Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Woozy Moo, however, all opinions and love for their toys are 100% my own.

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Being parents, we’re the primary toy buyer. Strolling through the aisles of the toy stores can be daunting, especially when you have a kiddo that has different likes. For instance, a girl who loves to build things or maybe she’s into science. Most of those types of toys are marketed more towards boys. Or if you’re like me, and you have a child with special needs, you’re always trying to find toys that will push them to the next level and help them excel. We found Woozy Moo!! Woozy Moo is a toy store that offers all those hard-to-find toys, perfect for kids with different interests and kiddos with special needs! The best part is, they’re not marketed to specific genders!! So the girls can totally pull out her GIRL POWER and rock those building sets and science formulas, like a boss — and feel GOOD about it.

 

 

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Body-Positive Dolls

Woozy Moo also has a fun line of Body-Positive dolls. As girls, we all wanted to play with dolls that resembled US, right? These dolls are SO much fun. They make the perfect gift for those little girls in your life – and they send a great message. Be YOU!

 

 

 

Woozy Moo Toys without Discrimination

The Woozy Moo Mission…

They saw how toy stores were discriminating by telling girls to play with pink dolls and boys to play with blue trucks. They understood how important finding the right toys for kids with special needs is. They’re not interested in selling toys that most other stores “think” will sell. They’re more interested in offering toys that any kid can play with, no discrimination at all. They’re looking to Change Fun!

Woozy Moo really makes toy shopping easy. You can shop by theme, type, special needs, age, brand, and even by price. Their prices are very affordable and the toys are just FUN and geared towards your own child. Woozy Moo really encourages play that allows you to be YOU! That’s truly the message that we want our kids to learn.

 

About Woozy Moo, and how it got started…

Woozy Moo was started by founder, Hai Tiet while working at the United Nations. He realized the inequalities were, even in the world of toys. He decided something had to change – so he created Woozy Moo so that kids could be themselves, play with what they want and have fun learning.

What message do you want you want your kids to get when they “play”?

 

Add Fireman Minion Stuart to Your Minion Collection this Christmas

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This post brought to you by Walmart. The content and opinions expressed below are that of Sweet Pennies From Heaven.

My entire family makes fun of my husband because he literally goes to Walmart EVERY single day. Even if we don’t need anything….he just goes to Walmart. I think he spends more time there than the employees do! Lately he’s been looking for Christmas gift ideas for the little man. It’s getting harder and harder to buy for him because he already has so much.

He does love Despicable Me™ and the minions though. LOVES them! We still watch the movie pretty often and we still think it’s hilarious to randomly yell – BANANA – through the house. Only  true Minion fans will understand what that even means. I’m also addicted to using the Minion stickers that are on Facebook now, haha! I use them ALL the time.

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The husband spotted the new Despicable Me™ toys at Walmart, made by Thinkway Toys! Have you seen them yet? I’m in love with the new Fireman Minion Stuart! IN LOVE!!! He’s a soft plush toy and he’s got a megaphone and flashing headgear. Naturally, right?! Cause we are talking about Minion Stuart here! You just press his tummy or hands and you can hear his original voice, or “Bee-Doo” sounds! It also sets off flashing and spinning lights and makes siren sound effects! Ohh, and if you squeeze his left hand you can hear him talk with an echo (which Eli would think is hilarious!) and light effects.

Plush toys are always a great gift idea either for your own kiddos, or for the kiddos on your shopping list. Since all kids adore the Despicable Me™ Minions, you cannot go wrong with Fireman Minion Stuart!!! He’s super soft and huggable! You can’t help but to squeeze him!

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If you’re a fan of the other minions, then there’s also the talking Minion Dave and the Minion Stuart laughing action toys and then of course all the boys’ favorite – the Fart Blaster toys – ughhh! LOL!!

My little guy cuddles up with his favorite plush toys every night. He usually picks one each night, and I can’t wait for him to find Fireman Minion Stuart and talking Minion Dave under the tree this Christmas! Make sure that you check out Walmart for these fun minions and gift them to your minion fans this year!!!

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VTech Switch & Go Dinos Turbo Bronco the RC Triceratops Review and Giveaway

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Disclosure: We received a VTech Switch & Go Dinos Turbo Bronco the RC Triceratops for free in exchange for a review. All opinions are 100% our own.

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Over the past couple of years, our son has fallen in love with the VTech Switch & Go Dinos. He’s had a few of them, and most recently VTech sent him a Turbo Bronco the RC Triceratops! He’s so excited to have a remote control dino!!

VTech® Switch & Go Dinos® Turbo Bronco the RC Triceratops™ (Ages 3-8 years, MSRP: $44.99)

  • Bronco the RC Triceratops, the first dynamic remote control dino from Switch & Go Dinos Turbo, transforms from a fierce Triceratops to a sleek race car with the push of a button on his remote control!
  • Use the remote control to move forward, backward, left and right in both vehicle and dino modes. Then charge the turbo boost lever to give him a burst of speed!
  • Press the buttons on the remote to turn on his headlights, hear realistic sound effects and learn cool dino facts.
  • Bronco’s LCD screen displays cool customizable dinosaur eyes and driver animations, and kids can choose from four different styles.

 

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This little guy runs great on carpet in Eli’s bedroom but he really enjoys playing with it on the hardwood floors, because it goes a little faster. The dogs do NOT know what to think about Bronco, at all! It’s so fun to watch the dogs try to play too. I really love that the dino transforms with the remote control with just the push of a button. With some of the other dinos’ that Eli’s had, it’s been kind of difficult at first to figure out how to get them from car mode, to dino mode.

Eli really loves the turbo boost lever feature. He loves getting it to go faster! For me, I’ve always thought it was awesome that the Switch & Go Dino’s spoke and that they gave facts about dinosaurs. It’s a great feature for learning while playing. The best part yet, is that we’ve had these dino’s for awhile and they’re are virtually indestructable! I have NO idea how many times they’ve been dropped on hard wood floors or stomped on by my 2 dogs.

If you’re learning for a fun new toy as a Christmas gift idea, this is a great option! Make sure to check VTech Switch & Go Dinos website out and also visit them on Twitter and Facebook!

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One lucky reader will win a VTech® Switch & Go Dinos® Turbo Bronco the RC Triceratops™ of their own. Simply use the Rafflecopter form below to enter. US residents only, 18 or older. Giveaway ends at 11:59pm EST on Dec. 1st.

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Sustainable Play with Plan Toys – Gift Giving Guide

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I’ve always been about giving my son toys that were educational and helped him to develop skill. Plan Toys is an excellent source for sustainable play. With problem solving, interaction and creativity – their toys are beyond amazing and we’re truly fans. Plan Toys is participating in our 2013 Holiday Gift Guide and we’re so happy to tell you about them!

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Fairytale Blocks from Plan Toys priced $28 on Amazon.

These Fairytale Blocks are great for kids age 3 and older. Fun fairytale building. Any little girl would LOVE her own set of fairytale building blocks!! Little princes and princesses can create a happily ever after world with this beautiful set of Fairy Tale Blocks from Plan Toys. Use the gorgeous 35-piece set to construct endless variations on castles and smaller houses. The magical building set includes a variety of colored PlanWood blocks and non colored wooden blocks (see image). There’s even a prince, a carriage and two horses included in the set Prince doll can sit in the carriage, which can be constructed with open or closed top. Horses can pull the carriage with the attached sturdy cord loop. Encourages creative, cooperative play.

 

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Plan Toys Gears and Puzzles Standard Set on Amazon, $21.44

The Gears and Puzzles set is super duper fun too! Explore and build endless possibilities by combining this colorful assortment of gears. Take them apart and assemble them a new way Then watch them move as you twirl the gears. This enchanting puzzle encourages creative play and problem solving. Children will learn cause and effect as they discover how the shapes fit together. The 12-piece set is made of ecofriendly, safe and sustainable PlanWood. Appropriate for children aged 2 and up. Dimensions of each gear: 3.4 in x 3.0 in x 0.9 in.

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Plan Toys Curvy Click Clack, $44.95 with free shipping on Amazon

Watch the marble ride the curves, winding down the tracks with a pleasant click-clack The Curvy Click Clack toy features colorful tracks with speed bumps that keep the marbles on track. Grooves at the base hold the marbles. Designed by Plan Toys to help children develop fine motor, concentration and coordination skills, plus an understanding of visual relationships and cause and effect. Appropriate for children ages 3 and up. Made from ecofriendly, safe and sustainable PlanWood. Easy for an adult to assemble.

You can find all of the Plan Toys here on Amazon! There’s a great selection and the prices are very affordable! We’ll be giving away the toys shown here very soon when our holiday Gift Guide goes live! More about that soon, just keep your eyes and ears open for our announcement on Black Friday!!

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post on behalf of Plan Toys. All opinions are my own.

VTech Switch & Go Dinos ROAR Contest + Giveaway Ends 9/2

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We have always been big fans of VTech products at our house. Our little guy loves their toys and he is currently fascinated with dinosaurs so he loves the new Switch & Go Dinos! These dudes transform from dinosaurs into vehicles with just a few simple moves. I love to watch him play with them. Not only is he fascinated with dinos, but he loves anything electronic. These Switch & Go Dinos feature high quality electronics! They’re super collectible too and have a unique transformation feature to provide a 2-in-1 imaginative play experience!

When the Switch & Go Dinos are in dinosaur mode, the sound effects sound like real dinosaurs and also gives fun facts about that particular dinosaur. Our guy knows all of his dinosaurs, but he is still learning a little more about each one of them! There are more than 15 Switch & Go Dinos now!

 

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Jagger the T-Rex™

Jagger is the big kid on the block! He transforms from a construction crane to a Tyrannosaurus Rex in just a few simple steps. Combined with voice recognition technology, Jagger is one of the coolest Switch & Go Dinos yet! Jagger even recognizes and responds to specific voice commands. Say “Roar with me,” and hear him roar with his voice-activated motorized jaw.

 

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Then there are some of the smaller Switch & Go Dinos, including:

·         Blister the Velociraptor™

o   Blister the Velociraptor transforms from a helicopter to a Velociraptor!

·         SkySlicer the Allosaurus™

o   SkySlicer the Allosaurus transforms from a jet plane into an Allosaurus!

·         MC Roar the Giganotosaurus™

o   MC Roar the Giganotosaurus transforms from a vehicle to a Giganotosaurus!

·         Stompsalot the Amargasaurus™

o   Sir Stompsalot transforms from a classic hot rod to an Amargasaurus!

·         Quiver the Stygimoloch™

o   Blink and you just might miss him! Quiver transforms from a super speedy race car to a Stygimoloch!

·         Torr the Therizinosaurus™

o   Transform from a rugged, off-road vehicle into a Therizinosaurus™!

·         Akuna the Velociraptor

o   Akuna the Velociraptor™ transforms from a super-fast motorcycle to a Velociraptor!

 

We have a few of these and he loves each and every one of them. He plays with them separately sometimes and other times he plays with them together. We have lots of boys in the family and these make great gifts too! I know what I’ll be buying for my nephews this Christmas!! These can be found at most any retail store like Walmart, Target, etc. You can also find them here on Amazon!

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Make sure to like VTech on Facebook for updates and promotions. Right now they have a “Dino Roar” contest going on! The grand prize winner will win the complete line (15) of Switch & Go Dinos. Apprx. retail value of $348. Then one winner per week will win Jagger, the T-Rex from the Switch & Go Dinos line. He retails for $70!! Also, be sure to follow VTech on Twitter! They’re always sharing great things.

VTech has been kind enough to offer one of my lucky readers a gift pack which will include 3 assorted smaller Switch & Go Dinos! Please use the Rafflecopter form below to enter! US residents only, giveaway ends Monday, September 2nd at 11:59pm EST.

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Disclosure: The VTech product, information, and additional gift pack have been provided by VTech.

My Little Pony Princess Twilight Sparkle® is NOW Available for Pre-Order from Build a Bear

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Hey Build a Bear fans!!! Guess what?! You can NOW pre-order My Little Pony Princess Twilight Sparkle from Build a Bear and shipments will begin rolling out August 1st!! These are so cute and I just love the clothes and sandals! She starts at $25 so it’s a perfect gift for birthdays or even to stick back in your Christmas Gift closet!! I know my nieces would LOVE this!

“Experience the magic of friendship with this sweet MY LITTLE PONY pal! PRINCESS TWILIGHT SPARKLE® is the perfect new friend with her pretty purple wings and multi-colored mane. Personalize your MY LITTLE PONY friend with clothing and accessories to make the perfect unique gift.”

HURRY!! Barbie Dream Townhouse 3 Story ONLY $99.99 Shipped from Amazon!!

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Barbie Dream Townhouse – 3 Story!!

Wowza!! If you’ve been contemplating buying your little girl a home for her Barbies, here’s a great deal!! Right now you can snag the Barbie Dream Townhouse 3 Story for only $99.99 at Amazon with FREE Shipping when you choose the Super Saver Shipping at checkout!! You won’t want to wait around on this because the price could go up at anytime!!

Product Features

  • The Barbie Dream Townhouse is the ultimate luxury home, and now its newly renovated
  • New renovations include fab pink columns with glamorous photo-real wallpaper design
  • Three fabulous stories include dining room, kitchen, living room, bathroom, bedroom, hot tub, and elevator
  • Features posh bedroom suite with attached balcony that includes a luxurious hot tub
  • Lights and sounds include doorbell, kitchen timer, crackling fireplace, running shower water, and flushing toilet

Three floors of fabulousness! Girls will enjoy endless role-playing adventures in this glam Barbie home, which stands over three feet tall and comes fully furnished — with lights and sounds on every story!

Thanks, Couponing to Disney

Fisher Price Jake and the Neverland Pirates Action Figures Just $3.29 on Amazon

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Jake and the Neverland Pirates

Do you have a Jake and the Neverland Pirates fan? Be sure to snag them these super cute Fisher Price Jake and the Neverland Pirates Action Figures/Characters for just $3.29 on Amazon! They’re regularly $10.99 so that’s a nice deal to add to their collection! It includes Jake, Hook, and Croc. Shipping is Free with a Prime Membership or when you spend $25 in qualified items and choose Super Saver Shipping at checkout.

Your favorite Jake and the Neverland Pirates characters come to life in these Action Adventure Pirate Packs! Your favorite characters are in cool action poses and are ready for an island adventure!

Product Features

  • Play with Jake, Hook and Croc from the Neverland Pirates
  • Cool edgy styling
  • Action poses for each character
  • Collect all the Neverland Pirate action figures
  • Fun for all kids

**Amazon prices can change anytime**

Thanks, The Centsible Family

Amazon: Playskool Poppin Park Giraffe Tumble Top ONLY $5.99 (Reg. $14.99)

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I literally just saw these at Target lastnight for $14 something so I was happy to share this deal. Right now you can get the Playskool Poppin Park Giraffe Tumble Top for just $5.99 on Amazon. It’s regularly $14.99 so it’s a steal of a deal!! You’ll want to hurry before the price jumps back up! You can get Free Shipping with an Amazon Prime Membership or if you have $25 in qualified purchases and choose Super Saver Shipping at checkout! These are so cute and will make great gifts for the babies on your list!

Product Features

  • Comes with Giraffalaff Tumble toy
  • Friendly faced giraffe figure pops and swirls colorful balls when you press down on its head
  • Toy encourages hand-eye coordination along with pop and swirl excitement

“Your little one will love the soft texture and ball popping play of the Giraffalaff Tumble Top toy. This brightly colored giraffe engages all your child’s senses and features colorful ball popping fun when you press its head to make the balls swirl. It won’t take long for your little one to figure out that pressing the toy makes the balls move. Watch your child laugh, play and learn with the Giraffalaff Tumble Top toy.”

**Amazon prices can change at any time**

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