Tuesday, December 15, 2015

12 Dinosaur Toy Figure Set From Kids Imaginative Review



My 7 year old daughter loves to collect all sorts of dinosaur toys ever since she was 3. She has DVD's (Dino Dan) and watches Dinosaur Train, collects stuff toys and figurines (big and small). This 12 pieces of  5-7 inches Dinosaurs Species by Kids Imaginative is just perfect for her because it has 12 different dinosaur species which she loved to get to know better. Before I head on over to my review, here is a quick product description from the company:

Available Colors: blue, pink, yellow, green, brown, silver, red, and purple! Dinosaur
Sizes: 5-7"
Dinosaurs Species: T-Rex, Tegosaurus, Triceratops, Apatosaurus, Ceratosaurus, Spinosaurus, Tyrannosaurus, Pachycephalosaurus, Parasaurolophus, Brachiosaurus, Styracosaurus, Velociraptor, and Euoplocephalus.

The Kids Imaginative 12 Dinosaur Toy Figure Set arrived in a plain white box. The box was a bit heavy with all the 12 dinosaurs inside but when carried individually, the dinosaurs are pretty light.

Each dinosaur measure differently, from 4 to 7 inches, which is actually a decent size. The dinosaurs are also lightweight and not that heavy but looks durable to withstand drops. Each dinosaur is uniquely made with very nice, vibrant colors. They are also safe with no tiny removable parts and also BPA and lead-free.

My daughter is very happy about this whole set of dinosaurs.
You can purchase the 12 Dinosaur Toy Figure Set from Kids Imaginative HERE.

 Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a sample for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I tried personally and believe will be good for my readers. No other form of compensation was received. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.

Sunday, December 13, 2015

Click N' Play Doll Scooter For 18 Inch Dolls Review


 My daughters have an 18-inch doll which they love to play with. They dress her up, fix her hair and pretend they apply make-up for her. When they saw the Click N' Play Doll Scooter, they were super excited about it and because of their excitement, my 7 year old daughter assembled it herself. Before I head on over to my review, here is a quick product description from the company:

Let your doll ride around on this scooter. set includes helmet and goggles. Compatible with 18 inch dolls. 3 piece scooter set includes; scooter, helmet, goggles
Features working wheels, pretended handbrake, positioned footrest
Perfect to fit 18 inch dolls of all styles like American girl


 It arrived in a plain white box (not in a fancy packaging) which I think can be improved if this is to be given as a gift. It included the scooter, a pair of goggles and a doll helmet. The entire scooter is made of plastic with a smooth finish. It has a bigger purple front wheel and 2 smaller rear wheels.

I did have to put the included screw somewhere in between the bottom part of the handle bar and the footrest to keep it together.
The helmet's strap has a small buckle which I think is cute. My daughters loved that they were able to buckle up the helmet on their doll's head.

My daughters loved how this fitted their 18 inch doll and the goggles and the helmet fit their doll's head perfectly too. The toy scooter glides smoothly and the handle bar moves left and right. The handle bar has a pretend brake which doesn't actually move but is nice that it's there.

Overall, this is a nice doll scooter and love how my daughters loved playing with it.

You can purchase the Click N' Play Doll Scooter for 18 Inch Dolls HERE.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a sample for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I tried personally and believe will be good for my readers. No other form of compensation was received. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.

Thursday, December 10, 2015

Click N' Play 500-Pc Building Blocks From Click N' Play Review


My daughters love to build things using their Lego. They have several sets of Lego here and use them almost every day. Of course, they've mixed them all up and sometimes, they still need more pieces of blocks to complete their "town". When I received the Click N' Play 500-Pc. Building Blocks, I was excited to try these. Before I head on over to my review, here is a quick product description from the company:

500 piece Big Bag of assorted building bricks in various colors and sizes guaranteed to fit tight and compatible with Lego and other major building blocks manufacturers. Let your children be occupied for hour constructing to their imagination.
When I opened the bag, the first thing I noticed was that these building blocks has a good quality. The building blocks are thicker than the ones from the dollar tree and the colors of the blocks are vibrant. There are 10 different colors included in this bag and several different block size.
I also tried these with their Lego blocks and I'm glad that they are compatible.

Sometimes, my daughters have a hard time removing the stacked blocks, specially the smaller pieces but I help them with that.

This 500-Pc Set. of building blocks from Click N' Play is a nice addition to my daughters' blocks because it's more affordable but despite that, the quality is really nice. I've bought other generic blocks but the quality isn't that nice.

I also love how these blocks have a vibrant color which doesn't "fade" or look faded. The blocks are comparable to Lego with a much affordable price.

You can purchase the Click N' Play 500-Pc. Building Blocks HERE.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a sample for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I tried personally and believe will be good for my readers. No other form of compensation was received. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.

Click N' Play Pretend Vegetable Set With Cutting Board Review


 My daughters loves playing pretend. They have a Hello Kitty pretend cooking stand and they love to "cook" and make dishes there. They already have a couple of cooking play toys but this is the first time they've played with a cooking toy which can be sliced in the middle. When I received the Pretend Vegetable Set with Cutting Board from Click N' Play, I was excited to show it to them. Before I head on over to my review, here is a short product description from the company:

This brightly colored set of plastic fruit comes apart into segments, so children can pretend-slice fruit. Our 14 piece set includes a cutting board, apple, strawberry, grape bunch, orange, peach, pineapple, pear, lemon, kiwi etc. and a plastic knife that makes a realistic cutting sound. Play is an integral and necessary part of a child's development and education. This philosophy is at the core of our product development and drives us to continue developing and sourcing new and innovative product. We pride ourselves in developing products that encourage creativity and build self-confidence through play.
This is a 12 piece pretend play cutting fruit toy set from Homeco. They are made of plastic materials that are tested and safe for kids. The set consist of an apple, strawberry, tomato, bunch of grapes, pineapple, orange, lemon, pear, kiwi and peach. It also came with a cute pretend chopping board and a small knife. All the fruits can be sliced into 2 except for the pineapple which can be sliced into 3 portions. All the fruits have velcro in the inner middle part so that they can be sliced and reattached over and over again. It has a small see through plastic bag to help organize and store all the items.

My daughters love playing with this set and aside from being a pretend toy, which enhances their imagination and creativity, slicing the fruits and vegetables in the middle also enhances their fine motor skills. The size are perfect for their little hands and is light enough for them to hold.

This is a nice miniature collection of the basic fruits that we usually buy from the grocery.

You can purchase the Click N' Play Pretend Vegetable Set with Cutting Board HERE.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a sample for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I tried personally and believe will be good for my readers. No other form of compensation was received. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.

Tuesday, December 8, 2015

Click n' Play Pretend Play Cutting Vegetable Toy Set WIth Cutting Board and Knife Review


My 4 year old daughter has a Hello Kitty pretend cooking stand and she already has lots of pretend food and vegetables however, this is the first time she had a set of vegetables which can be sliced into two using a plastic toy knife and chopping board. Of course, when I received this, I was super excited to show it to my daughters. Before I head on over to my review, here is a short product description from the company:

This brightly colored set of plastic vegetables comes apart into segments, so children can pretend-slice vegetables. Our 14 piece set includes a variety of 12 different vegetables and a plastic knife that makes a realistic cutting sound along with a cutting board. We pride ourselves in developing products that encourage creativity and build self-confidence through play. This brightly colored set of plastic vegetables comes apart into segments by slicing them, then fit back again with Velcro
Children can pretend-slice vegetables on the cutting board with the included knife
Set includes a variety of 12 different vegetables with a cutting board and knife
Made using the highest quality materials. Tested to be safe for kids
Helps develop child's mind, creativity and thinking ability and train their hand-eye-coordination and hand flexibility by their own operation. Develops fine motor skills, great for OT (occupational therapist)

As soon as my daughters saw this set, they were super excited to play with the vegetables inside. This is a nice and cute pretend play cutting vegetables set. It consist of 10 pieces of different varieties of vegetables such as eggplant, carrots, green bell pepper, corn, tomato, broccoli, lemon, avocado, cabbage and onion. It also came with a cute little chopping board and a knife. These are made of quality plastic materials that were previously tested and safe for kids.
All the vegetables can be sliced in the middle and put together again by a velcro. The plastic vegetables have nice bright colors that mimics the real colors of real vegetables. It has a nice see-through plastic handbag for carrying and storage.
I love how my daughters were able to slice these plastic toy vegetables in half and then put them back over and over again. These toys promoted motor skills because they would have to practice holding 1 side of the vegetable and using their other hand to slice it in the middle using the knife. After that, they would put them back together again.

Aside from that, I love how light but durable the plastic vegetables are. My daughters were able to hold and grasp the toy vegetables easily. This play pretend toy set also enhanced creativity because my daughters were able to do pretend cooking using the vegetables on this set.

This is a nice set of pretend vegetable toy set and I love that these can be sliced in the middle using the plastic toy knife included. The velcro on the middle of each vegetable hasn't come off even after repeated slicing and putting back.

You can purchase the Click n" Play Pretend Play Cutting Vegetable Toy Set HERE.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a sample for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I tried personally and believe will be good for my readers. No other form of compensation was received. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.

Sunday, December 6, 2015

Click n' Play Kids Pretend & Play Doctor Kit Review


My daughters, specially my 4 year old, loves to play pretend with their toys. Often times, I would hear them making different scenarios with their toys. When I received the Click n' Play Kids Pretend & Play Doctor Kit, I was super excited to show it to my daughters. Before I head on over to my review, here is a short product description from the company:

The Pretend & Play Doctor Set provides the perfect way to ease children's anxieties about doctor visits. Let them pretend to be the doctors or the patients and work out different scenarios for using all the tools. This Pretend & Play set is a great way to help children better understand their world while developing early language and social skills. Role playing doctor or hospital visits eases children's' anxieties and encourages empathy.Your little doctors will have super fun with this award winning toy! Develops fine motor skills, great for OT (occupational therapist)
The 15-piece set came in a sturdy plastic carrying case.
Included in the set are:
- stethoscope
- cellphone
- blood pressure cuff
- thermometer
- syringe with plunger
- ear examination tools (otoscope)
- 4 bandages
- scissors
- plastic specimen dish
- pair of plastic tongs
- dental mirror
The sturdy plastic carrying case measures 12 x 14 x 3.5 inches which makes it easy to keep everything organized and in order.

 Pressing the stethoscope button produces 2 sounds, which is a heart beat and a coughing sound. The batteries are already included and installed in the stethoscope.
The blood pressure cuff is cute and the plastic bulb is squeezable.

The cellphone is also battery operated but the batteries aren't included.

The toys included in this set are colorful and sturdy. I love how my daughters were able to familiarize themselves with some of the tools they see when they go to the doctor. The tools included in this set are all made of environmentally safe plastic. I also like that the size and length of the tools included in this set are perfect for kids and toddlers. They aren't too small and are easy to grip and hold.

I also like how my daughters are able to enhance their creativity and social skills by playing with each other and playing different scenarios. They also pretend that their dolls and plush toys are patients and they've set up a mini clinic here at home.

You can purchase the Click n' Play Kids Pretend & Play Doctor Kit HERE.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a sample for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I tried personally and believe will be good for my readers. No other form of compensation was received. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.

Friday, December 4, 2015

Gurin Upper Arm Blood Pressure Monitor Review


Blood pressure and pulse/heart rate are the 2 of the most important vital signs where health is concerned. These measurements help to assess the general health or basic body function of a person.I've tried several blood pressure monitor from Gurin and from experience, I know that their products are durable, well made and accurate.
The Gurin upper arm automatic digital blood pressure monitor is so handy and easy to use. It is very convenient to have one at home to check and monitor blood pressure and pulse rate. In fact, I can take my BP myself without the need for help as it is easy to apply the cuff and the big monitor displays the result within seconds. The result is quite accurate but not as precise as the mercury and aneroid sphygmomanometer, which is the most accurate and precise type of equipment to take blood pressure. Of course, I wouldn't use the latter ones at home since mercury is toxic and poisonous.
 This BP monitor can record 60 previous readings for monitoring and comparison. My mom who is 46 uses this every now and then just to check her BP. She does not have high BP but has a family history so she wants to check for her peace of mind and besides, one can not always go to the clinic just for BP. This is 1 instrument that is important to have at home for health monitoring and assessment.
The only thing I noticed was that the large digital display doesn't have a back light so I have to use this in a well lighted area. Although the display is large, making it easy to read, the lack of back light makes the display a bit dark and hard to read in dim places. Other than that, I like how the cuff deflates on its own after a blood pressure reading. The 4 x AA batteries are also included which is a nice addition too.

You can purchase the Gurin Upper Arm Blood Pressure Monitor HERE.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a sample for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I tried personally and believe will be good for my readers. No other form of compensation was received. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.

Thursday, December 3, 2015

Kuuk Potato Fry Chopper Review


 I love french fries but I rarely make them from fresh potatoes at home. If I do cook them at home, I would always cook the pre-made ones from the grocery store. Why? Because slicing them one strip at a time is too much of a work for me. When I received the Kuuk Potato Chipper, I looked forward to trying it. Before I head on over to my review, here is a quick product description from the company:

Enjoy restaurant-quality fries at home
The Kuuk potato slicer is a must have appliance for anyone who wants delicious, restaurant quality french fries in their own kitchen at home. Simply place a potato in the slicer and press down on the handle to create evenly sized chunks of potato-ready to go in the pan or deep fryer.
Easy to use-creates fries in seconds!
Simply place a potato in the device, press down, and presto! Your very own perfectly shaped potato fries. Choose between a more traditional, thicker cut for restaurant-style fries, or the thinner option for gourmet-style. Either way.. you'll love them!
Create healthy sticks to use with dips
Cut carrot or cucumber batons to use as a low carb, low fat healthy alternative to dip in to salsa, hummus, guacamole . You can also create zucchini or apple strips.

I received the product packed in a nice box. The slicer measures 10 x 6 x 3.5 inches and the square cutting part measures 2.5 x 2.5 inches.
It came with 2 sets of cutting blades. The one that is mounted will produce bigger fries and the extra blade which is found tucked at the bottom will yield smaller french fries. It is easy to change the blade but make sure that the blade faces the inside.
Just insert the blade at the right side and that the 2 gaps or grooves should be at the top. It has a suction at the bottom to position and steady the slicer when cutting fries. It is so easy to use, just put the fries and pull the handle down. I noticed that the slicer had a hard time cutting bigger potatoes but it can slice the smaller ones with enough/right effort/force.

I like how sturdy this is and that it doesn't rock or feel like it's going to break down once I push the lever. I have only tried the slicer with potatoes and works well with small or medium size potatoes.

I love how easy this is to use and that it saves me time when cutting potatoes.

You can purchase the  Kuuk Potato Fry Chopper HERE.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a sample for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I tried personally and believe will be good for my readers. No other form of compensation was received. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.

Wednesday, December 2, 2015

Accuon Digital Wall Clock Review


I like having clocks around our home because I have a habit of looking at the time often. I also prefer a digital clock because it's easier for my daughters to know the time. When I received the digital wall clock from Accuon, I looked forward to trying it.
The Digital Wall Clock from Accuon measures 9 x 5.75 inches and has a large, easy to read display that can be seen from across the room. It is a self setting radio-controlled atomic clock. I can choose between 12 or 24 hr formats. It displays the date, day, temperature in Celsius or Fahrenheit and seconds. It has an option to turn On/Off daylight saving time. It can be mounted on the wall or set up on the table. 2AA batteries which were needed to power up the clock were included. Awesome clock that will make a fine gift this Christmas.

You can purchase the Accuon Digital Wall Clock HERE.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a sample for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I tried personally and believe will be good for my readers. No other form of compensation was received. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.