Toys R Us has named the SkyViper v950 Video Drone as one of it's 2015 Holiday Hot Toys, which is no surprise. I feel like these video drones are HOT HOT HOT for the tech-savvy kid and I have seen a number of kids flying them lately. The Sky Viper Drones are in their 3rd generation and in one word they are just: awesome. This is just an all play … [Read more...]

Okay, do you guys want to see something funny? Check this out. So a little over a week ago, I hosted Mom Mixer in Philly. My husband is always my photographer the day of the event; I'm typically running around like a lunatic and too crazy to remember to get any decent photos. So hubby, who doesn't do photos or anything social media-related for … [Read more...]

We had way too much fun playing with Zuru's Bunch O' Balloons when we were visiting my parents in North Carolina earlier in August. Looking to have some last minute summer fun while it's still warm out? This is the toy for your kiddos. What can I say? Water balloons are fun for all ages but filling them up and tying them can be a PITA. … [Read more...]

We've tried a lot of stomp rockets in our backyard over the years. They need replacing every few years because we inevitably lose the rockets over time. The latest we're trying is POOF's Rocket Battle Blast Deluxe Dueling Set ($39.99 normally, on sale for $21.30 on Amazon) The fun piece to this stomp rocket is that it comes with TWO! … [Read more...]

Is it totally shameful that I kind of want one of these for me?  The Orbeez Body Spa ($49.99, Target.com) is an inflatable seat that you fill with Orbeez beads (6000 come with the product!)  They are soft and the chair vibrates while you sit in it - helloooo comfortable?  It runs on C battaries and the idea is that you don't use all 6000 beads … [Read more...]

Halloween night, my boys went out dressed as Thor and Captain America. So when Hasbro came to Mom Mixer on November 1st, you guys can see what they were excited to check out: Nate is holding the Marvel Captain America Super Soldier Gear Stealthfire Toy, $19.99. It not only acts as a shield but has a hidden missile launcher that comes with 4 … [Read more...]

This colorful display of Care Bears adorned the Just Play Toys at Mom Mixer last week.  It was such a hit.  I still remember when Care Bears came out.  I was just a tiny bit too old to actually have one but I totally wanted one! Anyway, I may seriously have to ask Santa to bring one for each of my kids and I may end up getting this as one … [Read more...]

Got a Frozen fan in your house? I'm kind of wanting this for ME after getting back into the tv show Once Upon a Time, which is featuring Elsa this year as their villianess! Toy company Uncle Milton Toys has an entire line of Frozen toys for the Elsa fan in your house. I have long been a fan of Uncle Milton Toys - their toys always seem ingenious … [Read more...]

As a parent you learn quickly that a multifunctional toy is a good thing. If one toy can take the place of three would you want to hear more about that? I know I did, and that is was I was so excited to try out the VRUM ride on storage case . With eight fun character cases to choose from the VRUM ($49.99)  is a 3-in-1 children's product.  You … [Read more...]

When the Nerf Mega Thunderbow Blaster came in the mail, and I realized what it was, I quickly ushered it upstairs before my husband and boys could see.  I opened the box, loaded it up and then snuck back downstairs.  Then, I unleashed.  Much laughter followed and my boys were more than happy to add his ginormous Nerf product to their already … [Read more...]