Planet Heroes: Toy Review
If you have a child who has an obsession with all things planets then the Planet Heroes toy
line from Fisher Price is perfect for them.
Upon viewing a tv commercial for this product in between a show on NickJr, my son just had to have one so he took some of his own money and bought two Planet Heroes characters the very next day. Our son bought Earth Ace and Venus Dazzle. A couple weeks later I bought him Saturn Rings. He has asked Santa for the rest of the characters to complete his set.
After playing with these toys along with my 6 year old son I found that the characters are durable, fun, and spark a child’s imagination. With a parent’s help, your child can also learn about the Solar System and how it works. Each Planet Heroes character also comes with an entertaining DVD movie. Our 3 year old son even enjoys watching the DVD!
When these toys first came out a couple of months ago the prices were much lower. I suggest shopping around and online for the best deals.
Planet Heroes: Earth “Ace”
Planet Heroes: Venus/Dazzle – Venus
Children’s JetMax Wooden Storage Rack Recalled
Bring you the latest in a series of recent recalls…
The JetMax Wooden Storage rack has been recalled due to entrapment and suffocation hazards to young children. These storage racks were made for children’s bedrooms and were sold in Wal-mart & Ollie’s stores from 2004 through 2007. Around 36,000 of these are being recalled.
If you have one of these products, stop using it and contact JetMax for a repair kit. You can click here for more information and how to contact JetMax.
Pocket Snails Potty Training DVD Review
Potty training can be a challenging time for everyone involved. When I potty trained
both of my children I never thought of looking for a DVD to help them through this confusing and often difficult process. So when I heard of the NEW Pocket Snails Potty Adventure DVD I was eager to watch it and see what it was all about.
The Pocket Snails Potty Adventure aims to tackle the subject of potty training through cartoon snails, dancing diapers, and cute songs. Since both of my children are out of the potty training phase I couldn’t actually test this DVD on them so I can’t say with certainty if it actually does help a child to use the potty.
However, as a Mother who has potty trained 2 children I recommend this for parents who are beginning the potty training phase. It is certainly a fun and upbeat way to introduce your child to the idea of potty training.
WIN The Pocket Snails Potty Training DVD!
If you have a child who is currently potty training or is getting ready to enter the potty training age and you want your very own copy of this DVD for free then enter the Pocket Snails Contest right here.
How To Enter: Leave a comment on this post. You must be a US resident, 18+, & have a child who is potty training. The deadline to enter this contest will be November 24th, 2007 11:59 pm. 3 winners will be chosen.
Order the Pocket Snails: Potty Adventure
To watch a youtube video clip of this DVD, click here
Latest Toy Recall: Curious George Birthday Doll
The latest recall to come about is the Curious George plush birthday doll. Sadly, we have
this doll but luckily our son has never played with it. I guess his disinterest has paid off.
There are other Curious George dolls involved in this recall too including the fireman, sweet dreams, and tool time CG dolls. These dolls are being recalled due to the amount of lead in the surface paint on the doll’s face and lead in the construction hats on specific dolls.
If your child has one of these dolls please take it away from them. You can receive a full refund of about $15 by contacting Marvel Toys. Please click here for contact information.
To help you buy safe toys this coming holiday season we have put together a list of helpful links for you to peruse.
Contest For Moms Lead Free Toy List (includes online toy stores & safe toy brands)
ToyInfo.org
Cool Mom Picks Safer Toy GuideÂ
My Two Boys Lead Free Toys List (updated daily)
Chicago Moms Blog Safe Toy ListÂ
Epson PictureMate Dash Printer:Instant Photos For Moms
I’m the Mother who takes photographs of her children everyday. Rarely does a day go by that I don’t take photos with my digital camera. Printing photos goes hand in hand with taking photos, and up until now I have relied on my local super center’s online 1 hour photo service to print my favorite photos primarily because every photo printer I have ever bought produced bad quality photos. That is, until I received the Epson PictureMate Dash.
The Epson PictureMate Dash is the first affordable personal printing lab for your home. The Epson PictureMate is not only compact but it’s portable too. Imagine being able to take this little printer with you to family gathering’s and being able to print everyone’s favorite photo right away. And, if you are a Mom who scrapbooks then this printer is perfect for you! I can guarantee that you will fall in love with it!
Setting up the Epson PictureMate Dash printer was quick and easy. You have the option
to print from a memory card, camera, or your computer. I chose to use my camera’s memory card since it was the simplest option. Once I put my memory card into the printer I was able to edit and crop my photos with ease. There was even an option for borders as well as an option to decorate your photos with festive designs. Printing my 4×6 photos took about 37 seconds which is the fastest print time I have ever seen!
Many people are worried about actual photo quality when it comes to printing photos from their home printer. With the PictureMate, you don’t have to worry!. These photos look just as good or better than professional photo services I have used in the past, and the coloring is vibrant. I’m actually very impressed with my results! Additionally, these prints resist fading for up to 96 years in a frame and up to 200 years in album.
At only $99 the PictureMate Dash is a great buy and a perfect Christmas gift for the parent or grandparent who loves taking and printing photos almost instantly. You will be able to print affordable ( about 25.3 cents per photo) 4×6 photos anytime, anywhere.
Epson Picturemate Dash 4×6 Inkjet Printer
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