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Kids, Toy Reviews

Take Along Haunted House is new from PLAYMOBIL

Erin Sluka

Take Along Haunted House is new from PLAYMOBIL

New from PLAYMOBIL is the scary Take Along Haunted House. I had introduced you to the fun carry cases over the summer and these are great for on-the-go play. Now your kids can take their Take Along Haunted House to the Halloween Party.

What’s happening in the PLAYMOBIL Take Along Haunted House?

  • A scientist is mixing up a new potion in his lab
  • A vampire awakens from a deep slumber inside his coffin
  • A large spider descending from above
  • The mice are scurrying along the floors below
  • Torches are placed within the haunted house

Visit the PLAYMOBIL website to see all of the toys they offer. You can also find this on Amazon for $39.99

Comment: I was sent product so that my feature can be authentic and my own original thoughts for you. I am a member of Amazon Associates and any Amazon links I may be compensated on at no cost to you ONLY if you click then buy

STEM Learning, Summer, Toy Reviews

Celebrating the End of Summer with Fun and #NationalSlinkyDay

Erin Sluka

I have partnered with Alex brand for this feature

Celebrating the End of Summer with Fun and #NationalSlinkyDay

Let’s celebrate the end of summer in a classic way! August 30 is National Slinky Day! This toy from the past, but still available today will be celebrated so remember to share you stories and fun slinky videos and photos from the past and present using #NationalSlinkyDay.

Who can resist the fun of tossing a slinky in your hands or down the stairs? We have the classic Slinky, but you can find many other varieties at AlexToys/Slinky

Below are the Alex D.I.Y. DoDats. They have a name and unique colors and your child has the skills needed to create these fun do-dads to hang from anywhere. The backpacks are a fun place to hang their creations.

Series 1 is available now and there are 6 to collect!

These are a lot of fun for the sports fan! These Break Away Ballz are a 3-D puzzle in itself, but as you bounce it the break away happens and inside is a fun surprise!

break away ballz

Watch Anthony bounce ‘em and break ‘em! Smash the 5in. foam ball to reveal the 2in. bouncing monstrosity inside!

If your at a local retailer, look for the fun Alex Toys available. Don’t forget to check the toy AND craft isles as Alex Toys are sometimes found in the arts and crafts section because the creativity is very prevalent in many of their products!

Kids, Reviews, Toy Reviews

Jurassic Fans Will Love the PLAYMOBIL Hidden Temple with T-Rex Building Set

Erin Sluka

I have partnered with Playmobil for this feature

explorers

June is Jurassic World month in this home. We have seen and love all of the Jurassic movies. My son is constantly reminding us about the new upcoming Jurassic film. I have neighbors, nephews and friends who’s kids all love dinosaurs and the Jurassic World series all the same. For dinosaur and even Jurassic fans, PLAYMOBIL® has the best set for you. It is called the PLAYMOBIL® Hidden Temple with T-Rex Building Set and is part of The Explorers series.

This Hidden Temple set is available at most retailers such as on Amazon as a Prime with 2-day shipping and Walmart to name a few. Recommended for ages 4+ and including 121 pieces this set moves and has glow in the dark features with included flashlight and opens the imagination up wide! The actual set is meant to be your research base inside the park.

Jurassic Fans Will Love the PLAYMOBIL Hidden Temple with T-Rex Building Set

See the set in action in this short film from PLAYMOBIL® Dino Movie (it is adorable and the kids will love it)!

More features of this set include rubbing the map to reveal a hidden path, a functioning laser gun, T-Rex has movable arms, legs, and jaw allow for realistic motion. It also has functioning pulley to bring needed equipment up to the top floor plus use the included UV flashlight to reveal cool glow-in-the dark features, such as with the ruins crystal eyes, jungle plant, and more (you’ll need 1AAA handy for this)!

Connect with PLAYMOBIL® on their website as well as Facebook and YouTube for some fun films.

Buy it: Available on the website as well as Amazon and Walmart to name a few!

Education, Gift Guides, Kids, Summer, Toy Reviews

Five STEM-Based Stomp Rocket Launch Toys for Toddlers to Adults

Erin Sluka

I have partnered with Stomp Rocket for this feature. Product was sent and opinions are my own

Five STEM-Based Stomp Rocket Launch Toys for Toddlers to Adults

For 25 years Stomp Rocket® has been making STEM-based play fun! Not only does it get the kids outdoors the adults have fun playing along too. With camping and BBQ season fast approaching this makes a great summer toy! It is 100% kid-powered fun.

We took some rockets camping this weekend and the boys had a blast. It brought out a lot of other campers too which made it a lot of fun!

–Stomp Rocket® Jr. Glow – Ages 3+

These are all foam and safe for ages 3 and older. They soar up to 100 feet and at night they glow in the dark for added fun! STEM learning: Physics and Motion

Buy It: Glow Stomp Rocket Jr.

–Stomp Rocket® Stunt Planes (NEW) – Ages 5+

There are 3 different styled planes great for the budding aeronautical engineers. They loop, glide and flip!

Buy It: Stomp Rocket ® Stunt Planes, 3 Planes

–Stomp Rocket® Ultra LED – Ages 5+

These LED-equipped rockets are bright! They can launch up to 150 feet and add fun for those summer nights!

Buy It: Ultra LED Stomp Rocket Kit

–Stomp Rocket® Dueling – Ages 5+

Need to avoid sibling rivalry? They each can have a rocket because this set launches 2 rockets at the same time.

Buy It: Stomp Rocket Dueling Set

–Stomp Rocket® Super High Performance – Ages 9+

Ok BIG KIDS (ages 9-99), this rocket is for you! Guess how high this one soars? How about 400 feet!! Have fun and remember to keep your eye on where this one is landing!

Buy It: Super High Performance Stomp Rocket

Connect with Stomp Rocket on their website. Also find them on Facebook and Twitter.