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2020 Holidays, Toy Reviews

3 Favorite L.O.L. Surprise Gifts for the 2020 Holidays – Giveaway

Erin Sluka

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3 Favorite L.O.L. Surprise Gifts for the 2020 Holidays

If you have a little girl on your gift list chances are there is an L.O.L. Surprise gifts listed! From dolls to fashion there are so many gift options in this years line up of these popular fashion dolls. Let me show you 3 of them including the Limited Edition L.O.L. Edition Advent Calendar with over 25 surprises to open daily beginning December 1!

I snuck a piece out to show you just 1 of the many surprises behind 25 doors as they count down to Christmas day! Pull up to pop up the new 3-tier packaging, then follow the numbers to unbox Tricksta B.B., her fashions, her shoes, and her accessories with bold patterns that make her stand out on any runway. Also includes an exclusive L.O.L. Surprise! doll.

Available at LOLSurpise.com for $29.99

Below are the newest L.O.L. Surprise! Wireless Earbuds for Kids w/ 3D Stereo Sound & Built-in Mic. I know that battery life matters with wireless kids products and these will satisfy! The rechargeable lithium batteries fully charge in under 45 minutes and can run for 5 hours continuously, plus the portable charging case holds an additional 5 charges for a total of over 25 hours of battery life. 

These are built for comfort and to fit most kids ears. The built-in microphone works with most phones. I love the fashionable design!

Available on Amazon for $49.99 – on sale often.

The third gift option worth mentioning is this L.O.L. Surprise! Smartwatch, Camera & Game. This smartwatch features L.O.L. Surprise! characters: M.C. Swag with 100+ expressions that will keep kids laughing, dancing, playing, learning and more!

It has two cameras for taking selfies and videos (plus room for 3,000 photos or 30 minutes of video) plus sticker for customizing their photos. As they play the games they earn fun rewards like fashion and pets. There is a built-in pedometer to get them moving and dancing. They can also learn to tell time on the 50+ analog and digital watch faces. There is so much more built into this watch – see here!

Also available at Amazon.

Make sure to keep the kids active by visiting the L.O.L. Surprise website for gift ideas and information for parents as well as activities and videos for the kids!

Enter to win!

1 lucky reader will win this L.O.L. Surprise Toy Bundle. Enter below through Nov 30, 2020. Open to ages 18+ and US Only. Good luck

Visit the 2020 Holiday Gift Guide for more gift ideas

2020 Holidays, Children's Books, Toy Reviews

Best Books and Puzzle Gifts for the Holidays

Erin Sluka

I was sent samples. Opinions are my own and this post may contain affiliate links. Thank you for visiting.

Best Books and Puzzle Gifts for the Holidays

One of the most timeless gifts you can give each year is new release books and puzzles. Beginning with board books for babies and beginner word books and beginner puzzles for toddlers and older kids when they get overwhelmed with the amount of toys that collect in the home they love grabbing a book. It is always my favorite way to end the day with our boys when they were younger. Consider these 2020 releases from Chronicle Books for the Best Books and Puzzle Gifts this year.

HELLO HELLO with Brendan Wenzel. Named a Best Children’s Book of the Year by the Washington Post, Amazon, Working Mother, and more! Starting with color and pattern and moving on size, shape, sound, and more, this board book is perfect for introducing the youngest readers to important visual concepts. 

build! by Xavier Deneux. The movable pieces invite and involve the reader in this story of building not only a home, but a family as well.

Bookscape Board Books: Christmas Cheer by Ingela P. Arrhenius. Enjoy the colorful, dynamic scenes of Christmas time—from caroling to baking, building a snowman to decorating the tree, and more.

Finger Puppet Books by Chronicle Books. A variety of sweet animal board books with a finger puppet built in.

Tree of Wonder by Kate Messner. An exciting introduction to the biodiversity of the rainforest biome.

Everyone Poops by Taro Gomi. The beloved, bestselling potty-training classic is now in hardcover for a new generation!

Fox & Chick: The Party: and Other Stories by Sergio Ruzzier. Learn to appreciate their differences:Fox and Chick don’t always agree, but Fox and Chick are always friends.

Love Can Come in Many Ways by Terry Pierce. This book celebrates the many diverse ways animals, and humans, show their love.

Sound: Shhh…Bang…Pop…Boom! by Romana Romanyshyn and Andriy Lesiv. An award-winning visual tour of the world of sound.

There Must Be More Than That! by Shinsuke Yoshitake. Readers of all ages will seek solace in this smart and spirited exploration of the good that might be right around the corner.

Charlie & Mouse Even Better (Book 3 of 3) by Laurel Snyder. In this heartwarming third book in the beginning Charlie & Mouse series, the two brothers prepare to celebrate one very special birthday: their mom’s.

Then there are these fun puzzle/books!

Masha and Her Sisters: (Russian Doll Board Books, Children’s Activity Books, Interactive Kids Books) by Suzy Ultman. A charming die-cut novelty board book inspired by Russian nesting dolls. Featuring shaped pages with brightly painted edges, and culminating in a satisfying finale, these nestled dolls reinforce a sweet message: they may be different, but they’re a perfect fit!

Piece it Together: Owl Onboard Family Puzzle at Chronicle Books. A 60-piece puzzle the entire family can enjoy.Larger, simpler pieces make up half of each charming scene, while smaller pieces make up the other half.

Make Me a Robot by Mark Rogalski. Build this mechanical playmate by lifting 15 flaps—from handy gadgets to jet-like wings—until the book is fully transformed.

Make sure to visit Chronicle Books for more title releases.

Visit the 2020 Holiday Gift Guide for more gift ideas

2020 Holidays, Earth Friendly, Toy Reviews

Best Toys for Toddlers from Green Toys

Erin Sluka
Best Toys for Toddlers from Green Toys

If you have ever had to shop for toddlers and kids toys you know how many choices there are out there. There are so many brands and age levels and you stand in a store or at your computers online stores and just take a stab in the dark that what caught your eye will be fun for them.

Perhaps you like to shop brands that actually are best for our planet. If you have not heard of Green Toys I can tell you that this brand is a hit in homes! Not only do their toys offer screen-free creative play, they are made in a way that is healthy for our planet and your family.

Green Toys

I have 2 (of many) toys and what appears to be colorful little plastic props are actually interactive toys. The Tugboat and Board Book Set is a great option for any child over 6 months. The tugboat doubles as a fun toy and a bath toy with a wide spout for hair washing. Cleaning him is easy as he comes apart to get to the inside areas and is dishwasher safe.

Tugboat Toy

The Cargo Plane is so adorable. The car and plane can be played with separately but as a set, the cargo plane opens up in back to fly your car wherever their little travel minds desire.

Cargo Plane

Green Toys are 100% recycled milk jugs and sometimes other safe plastics such as yogurt cups. By using materials that would otherwise sit in landfills, Green Toys saves energy and reduces our carbon footprint. Green Toys is also 100% USA made in California which have strict safety and environmental laws which means your toys are as safe as can be.

Shape Sorter

This Green Toys Shape Sorter above is made with 5.5 recycled milk jugs — straight from consumer recycling bins! Enjoy some of the best toys for toddlers and be proud to gift Green Toys for the Holidays!

Green Toys Pinterest

Visit Green Toys to see all that they offer for all age groups – especially toddlers! Also visit the Green Toys store on Amazon.

Visit our 2020 Holiday Gift Guide for more gift ideas!