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December 7, 2013 · 11:13 am

Winning Moves Games, Tile Lock Super Scrabble Review & Giveaway!!! #HolidayGiftGuide

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Scrabble is probably one of the most popular board games out there and it has truly stood the test of time.  I love Scrabble, so I could not wait to try out Tile Lock Super Scrabble.  The Tile Lock feature gives Super Scrabble more versatility, allowing players to rotate he board and angle for the best view while holding the tiles firmly on the board.  Super Scrabble board has 441 spaces , 200 plastic letter tiles, 4 plastic tile racks, drawstring tile storage bag and illustrated instructions. 2-4 players can play and it is recommended for ages 8 and up!  So if you have not found the perfect gift for the game playing, word enthusiast on your holiday gift list yet, Tile Lock Super Scrabble is a W-I-N-N-E-R!!!  Mommy Ramblings has added Tile Lock Super Scrabble to our 2013 Holiday Gift Guide!!!

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December 6, 2013 · 10:08 pm

Wonder Forge, Justice League, Axis of Villains Strategy Game Review & Giveaway!!! #HolidayGiftGuide

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If you are looking for a great game for a super hero fan aged 8 and above; Wonder Forge, Justice League, Axis of Villains Strategy Game may be the perfect choice.  This strategy game from Wonder Forge will have all the players working as a team on the Justice League to defend the satellite by defeating all the villains on the game board before they destroy the satellite.

As a parent I like that this game is encouraging team work as that’s such an important skill for kids to develop and the strategy aspect makes them think.  My little ones are a little too young for this right now, but I can see that they are going to love it as they get a bit older.  Wonder Forge has so many great game ideas for everyone on your holiday list, so check out their website.

Mommy Ramblings has added Wonder Forge Justice League Axis of Villains Strategy Game to our 2013 Holiday Gift Guide!!!

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Villains Strategy GamesWonder Forge is sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings.  One lucky blog reader will win their own Justice League, Axis of Villains Strategy Game! Thank you Wonder Forge for the review game and for sponsoring this super giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!!!  Open to US residents.

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December 4, 2013 · 1:19 am

Mobi AnimaLamp, Cool-Running Animal LED Kid’s Light Review & Giveaway!!! #HolidayGiftGuide

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Cute, functional, safe and sturdy are how I would describe The AnimaLamp from Mobi Technologies.  The LED light comes in adorable animal styles and the cool-running LED lights provide great light for reading, to use at a desk, for travel or just anywhere.  The lights are rechargeable and have an easy button for one touch on and off or brightness control.  These lights make the perfect gift for the little ones on your holiday gift list.  Mommy Ramblings loves our Monkey and Giraffe AnimaLamps so much we are adding the Mobi AnimaLamp to our 2013 Holiday Gift Guide!!!

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Who says children and wild life can’t play together? Mobi introduces AnimaLamps, the cool-running LED light that’s great for desktop, late night changing table and feeding, reading in bed, games, and playtime. Portable and solidly built, AnimaLamps can go anywhere. Adjustable brightness, one-touch operation and built-in rechargeable battery makes it the perfect light for children. Caution: we’ve heard reports of parents stealing AnimaLamps from  the nursery. Do your kids a favor- buy one of your own!

TRIPLE AWARD WINNER – AnimaLamps has been awarded Mom’s Choice Gold, NAPPA Gold and National Parenting Center Seal of Approval awards.
  • Portable Desk/Security Night Light
  • Great for late night changing table
  • Just the right amount of light for night feeding
  • Safe for reading in bed
  • Backseat travel light
  • Sturdy enough for games & playtime
  • Touch Adjustable Brightness Control
  • Up to 8-12 hours per charge

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· 12:30 am

Simple American Style, Classic Personalized Step Stool Review & Giveaway!!! #HolidayGiftGuide

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I found the cutest step stool at SimpleAmericanStyle.com.  It was just like one I had as a child.  I ordered one for my son Luke.  I was happy to see the great quality and craftsmanship was the same as the stool of my youth and my son loved it.  He can sit on it like a chair or flip the back over to make a 2 step, step stool to help him reach the sink.  It looks in the kitchen, family room or his bedroom.  It is a classic piece that he can pass down to his kids someday.

Mommy Ramblings loves this classic step stool so much we are adding it to our 2013 Holiday Gift Guide!!!  The step stool and loads of other great gifts for everyone on your holiday gift list can be purchased at SimpleAmericanStyle.com.

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A Classic design from the 1950’s destined to be passed down for generations to come!

Acts as a step stool, then can be changed into a toddler’s chair.

  • Lightweight to carry-but sturdy to step/sit on.
  • Holds up to 150lbs.
  • This stool is made from the finest Pennsylvania cherry wood.
  • Measures: 12″ from front to back and 15″ side to side. Steps measure: 3.5″ and 7″ high.
  • Ages 18 months and up.

Child’s name can be added to make a great personalized kids gift!

Best of all, this heirloom kids furniture is 100% made in the USA!

 

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December 2, 2013 · 2:25 am

Wonder Forge,Richard Scarry’s Busytown Eye Found It! Game Review & Giveaway!!! #HolidayGiftGuide

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Thanksgiving weekend we had a lot of great family time.  It was much-needed and greatly enjoyed.  We took a lot of time to play and just sit and talk.  My husband and I played Richard Scarry’s Busytown Eye Found It! Game with our little guys.
It’s a great game that has a huge board that connects in three pieces.  The game is very interactive and keeps little ones engaged.  In the game you need to get everyone on the ferry and to the picnic before the pigs eat all the food. Along the way you solve mysteries and race through Busytown.  We all enjoyed searching for the objects to find as many as we could before the timer ran out.
Mommy Ramblings things Richard Scarry’s Busytown Eye Found It!  is a great game and we are adding it to our 2013 Holiday Gift Guide!!!  You can buy Busytown Eye Found It!  at Amazon.com.
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Race around town solving mysteries! How many objects can you find? Join Huckle Cat and Lowly Worm on a fun-filled race around Busytown to solve mysteries and find hidden objects. Drive through lively city streets, an activity-filled farm, an action-packed airport, and a bustling harbor full of silly boats. There’s much to discover on this gigantic, colorful game board that’s over six feet long! As players race through Busytown, they’ll team up every time someone lands on Goldbug—leaving no corner of the board unexplored as they discover hidden objects and race toward Picnic Island. With hundreds of objects to find this game provides hours of fun, while building confidence each time a child says, “I found it!”

How Many Can You Find!?
Pig Will and Pig Won’t are on a mission to eat all the food on Picnic Island! Using the illustrated, over six-foot long game board, you’ll work as a team to make it to Picnic Island before they eat the food! Work together with other players to find hidden objects like buckets, traffic lights, flags, or ladders! Everyone gets a chance to say, “I Found It!”—the faster you find the hidden objects the faster you’ll move! How to play, snapshot!After setting up the game board, placing the ferry at the end of the road, and the food items on Picnic Island, everyone chooses a mover. On your turn, the spinner will tell you to move, take away one food item from Picnic Island and spin again, or solve a Goldbug Mystery! To solve a Goldbug Mystery you flip a Goldbug Card and work as a team to find the item on that card on the game board. For each item your team finds you get to move forward a space. To win, all players must be on the ferry and arrive at Picnic Island before the pigs eat all the food.

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Wonder Forge has won over 120 prestigious awards by creating good-for-you games that encourage teamwork, healthy competition, and get-up-and-go active play! Disney Princess Pretty as a Picture Matching keeps little ones engaged and having fun, while it promotes key preschool learning skills.

What’s In The Box?
1 Game Board in three sections, 4 Movers, 4 Mover Bases, 1 Spinner, 1 Ferry Tile, 10 Magnifying Glass Tokens, 6 Food Tiles, 30 Goldbug Cards, 1 Sand Timer, 1 Game Rules Manual. Richard Scarry’s Busytown Eye Found it! Game is intended for 2-4 players ages 3 and up!

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November 30, 2013 · 10:26 pm

Lundby Smaland Swedish Design Doll House Review & Holiday Gift Guide Pick!!!

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If you are someone like me who has always adored dolls and doll houses, you know that no matter how old you get, you seldom outgrow it.  Truth is, we just call ourselves collectors and it’s acceptable to indulge that side of us. A great thing about having kids is that we can actually play with their toys as well.  Sometimes we buy toys more for ourselves than for them.

I have to admit, I was not aware of the rich history that Lundby had in the doll house world.  It didn’t take long to find out, just a quick search on the internet and I found they have been at it since 1947 and they have a very large following of collectors who are restoring vintage Lundby doll houses and reveling in the newest Lundby Smaland Doll Houses and accessories.  The Smaland Doll’s House has been a favorite since the 1950s and was totally redesigned in 2011 with  all-new contemporary decor.

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I was thrilled to assemble our new Lundby Smaland Doll House.  It was very easy and when it was all together, we moved on to the furnishings and the lights!  The Smaland Doll’s House is prewired with Lundby’s unique 4.5 volt lighting system that allow you to decorate with all kinds of Lundby light fixtures.

The house is expandable and you can add an additional 2 rooms to the house, a summer or winter garden and white picket fence.  The house is so detailed and features full functional doors and widows, a balcony and colorful papered floors and walls.  My kids were amazed at the real working lights and  realistic furnishings.   The bathroom set even included the tumblers with little yellow toothbrushes, 2 rubber ducks, towels, shampoo and soap bottles.  The house, available furnishings, dolls, expansion sets and pets allow you to totally create the house of your dreams!!!  Dimensions: 30.3 x 10.2 x 15.4 inches. Scale 1:18. Please note: power supply, lights, furniture, accessories and dolls are not included. Appropriate for children ages 3 and over, with adult supervision.

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Mommy Ramblings is adding the Lundby Smaland Doll House to our 2013 Holiday Gift Guide!!!  It is sure to be a hit with children and adults alike just as it has been for well over 60 years!!!  Follow Lundby on Facebook and Instagram!

 

 

 


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· 2:33 am

Metropolitan Museum of Art Store, Intelliglobe, Interactive World Globe Review!!! #HolidayGiftGuide

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My older kids love geography and it appears my youngest children are following in their footsteps.  The Intelliglobe, Interactive World Globe is the perfect gift this holiday season that’s educational, fun, interactive and way more than a passing fad or something that will be outgrown.  This intelligent globe has so many ways to interact and play it seems endless.

There were ways for my preschooler to play and my graduate school daughter who is getting her masters in urban planning was challenged as well.  It was so refreshing to see something that can truly grow with a child right up and into adulthood.  The trivia and find games were a favorite and my littlest guy loved finding states.  So many facts are available and the quality of the sound is superb.  The globe can be used with headphones and the Intellipen has a port that allows you to update the most relevant facts and information with ease.
 A 48 page World Discovery book is included and both the Intellipen and the book store neatly on and in the back of the globe base.  This globe is a great addition to any home or classroom.  Mommy Ramblings thinks the Intelliglobe is a great gift this holiday season that will delight and educate year after year.

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The Intelliglobe can be purchased at The Metropolitan Museum of Art Store along with many other great gifts this holiday season.  Mommy Ramblings is adding The Intelliglobe to our 2013 Holiday Gift Guide.  

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Teach young minds about their world with this interactive globe designed with advanced digital technology. Educational and entertaining, the globe’s Intellipen allows the user to partake in trivia and multiple choice challenges, plus you’ll learn thousands of facts on landmarks from around the world, flags, foods, animals, explorers, and much more.

Ages 5 and older (recommended for ages 7–10). Includes 18 touch & control features, 7 compare features, 6 find games, a trivia challenge, a multiple choice challenge, audio in 4 Languages (English, French, Spanish & German), a 1 GB wireless talking reader, which features USB updatable, downloadable information capability, a clear sound speaker and a headphone port, a wireless Intellipen, and a 48 page world discovery book, which is compatible with the Intellipen. Pen uses 2 AA batteries (included). Globe: 18 1/2”H x 16”W x 12”D.


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November 24, 2013 · 4:58 pm

View, Share, Create, Buy, Sell Instagram Photos With Ink361!!! $50 Ink361 Gift Code Giveaway!!! #HolidayGiftGuide

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Ink361 is an Instagram web interface that  lets you access and interact with the Instagram photo-sharing network via the web. People use Ink361 to share their own photos, to discover new photos and photographers, and to explore the world one photo at a time in real-time.

The very best thing Ink361 offers is that you can view Instagram photos in full size and communicate with your friends conveniently with a large keyboard. This makes photo sharing more fun because the pictures can be of your friends, family, or perfect strangers, and taken in places you can easily explore now. Excited? Give it a try and see where this link takes you.

I recently took a tour of INK361 and found that you can upload your photos on any platform and open a store on INK361 where people can choose to buy your photos as prints, canvas, phone cases, tablet cases, framed prints, metal prints and more.  This is great if you like to share great shots you have taken and have a platform to make a little money selling them. Of course you can make and buy all the same products with your own image or perhaps browse at some of the other available photos that other photographers have shared.  There are options to let others know you have a store on INK361 and promote your new store via email, your blog, Facebook and Twitter.  I uploaded some of my favorite shots and made a nice case for my iPhone and a metal print.  The only thing thing I would like to see are editing options when you are creating because I did not see any that allowed you to rotate, zoom in or out , lighten, darken etc.  That was a bit frustrating and if they were on the site they were not very user friendly so that is a suggestion that I would make.

INK361 is a great place to get a custom gift with either your photos or any of the others available on the site.  Phone cases, Tablet Cases, Prints, Canvas and more make great holiday gifts.  Mommy Ramblings is adding INK361 to our 2013 Holiday Gift Guide.

What can you do with Ink361?

View Instagrams

Use ink361 to view your Instagrams in different ways. The grid viewer is a fantastic, fun, and easy way to discover photos in small, medium or full size.

Make new friends

Explore your friend’s followers and following, and make new friends. This tool is great to quickly see who follows who, and if people follow each other. This view also allows you to see the last five photos somebody has posted and like them, so you can earmark users to follow.

Discover the world in real-time

With the Ink361 map viewer you have the world in your hand. The map viewer is great because it allows you to see what is happening at every corner of the world in real-time. We encourage you to explore the world and see some of the amazing captures going up every minute.

Create albums

Hashtags are a great way to organize your photos. The ink361 #album feature allows you to easily create # albums and share a complete photo album with your friends and family across all of your social networks.

Share with friends

It is so much more fun to share your photos and discoveries with the world around you. Ink361 allows you to share any Instagram via your favorite social networks. Become the first to share the news!

Get inspired

Ink361 is a fantastic place to get inspired by photography. Ink361 is also a great tool to learn from other users how to better your photography skills and take interesting pictures. Follow @Ink361 on Instagram and make sure you receive our Daily Discovery and our Photo Challenge posts.

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November 19, 2013 · 11:26 pm

Boogie Board LCD eWriter Review & Giveaway!!! #HolidayGiftGuide

Boogie Board 8.5 The original Boogie Board LCD eWriter  started a revolution. This 8.5″ ultra light (4oz.) and thin (1/8″) eWriter is addictive and one is not enough. This handy eWriter lets you write down lists, notes, messages and with one touch erase it all.  Save trees, go green and have fun.  This eWriter from Improv Electronics comes with magnetic strips and stylus holder so you can put it on your fridge which is perfect for keeping a list of what you need.  One just isn’t enough. Get one for on the go, in the office and multiple places around the house. Almost anywhere you’d keep memo pads, sticky notes or scrap paper. Boogie Board Group We just love this eWriter, it is super handy, my kids love to draw on it and I love that we can keep it on our fridge now with the magnet kit and stylus holder.  Mommy Ramblings loves the Boogie Board LCD eWriter so much we are adding it to our 2013 Holiday Gift Guide!!!  

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November 12, 2013 · 12:45 am

SlingGRIP Universal Handle For Smart Phone, iPad, iPod, Kindle & Other Handheld Electronics Review & Giveaway!!! Five Winners!!! #HolidayGiftGuide

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SlingGRIP is a universal handle for phones, iPods, e-readers and other handheld electronics. Its smart design keeps a device comfortably at the users fingertips, safe from being dropped, damaged or stolen. The flexible, natural rubber elastic allows a user to hold a phone with one, two or three fingers, for a secure and comfortable grip.

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The SlingGRIP was super easy to attach to the back of my iPhone case and once on it was super secure.  Sometimes when you are juggling a lot of stuff you can easily drop your phone and so this strap makes it easy to just even carry it with one finger. It also acts as a safety net if you are holding your phone the normal way but just up one or two fingers through the loop, now it will not just slip from your hands.  It works with other electronics too.

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Mommy Ramblings things the SlingGRIP makes a great stocking stuffer so we are adding it to our 2013 Holiday Gift Guide!

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SlingGRIP is sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings.  Five luck blog readers will win their own SlingGRIP universal handle for smart phones, iPads, Kindles and more!  Thank you SlingGRIP for the review handle and for sponsoring this gripping giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!!!  Open to US residents.

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