Kids Toy and Book Reviews

Disclosure: I received my review package of Jixelz by Fat Brain Toys in a “swag box” at the Toy Insider’s Sweet Suite Event. All opinions are my own. What Are Jixelz? Jixelz are tiny plastic, jigsaw puzzle shaped pieces that you snap together to form a design. The pieces are super small (much smaller than …

Disclosure: I received this package of Crayola Take Note! Felt Tip Pens in my “swag box” from the Toy Insider Sweet Suite event. As a productivity nut – I am kind of … a little bit … obsessed with planners and planner accessories. Especially pens. All kinds of pens. See My Other Pen Reviews Here …

Disclosure: My copy of the Stink Bug Game was included in a “swag box” that I received for attending the Sweet Suite – a toy conference for bloggers and media. All opinions are my own. The Stink Bug Game offers a unique and fun twist on a “matching” style card game. This game is for …

Disclosure: I received a complimentary review unit of this XBOX mug from Paladone®. All opinions are my own. Finding the best gift for a college student or high school grad is tricky. It is hard to know what they like or need. As a mom of three college aged kids and one high schooler – …

This past week I attended Sweet Suite 2018 in New York City. This amazing event for influencers was hosted by The Toy Insider and billed as the Biggest Night of Play. It was my second time attending and was so much fun. Last year it was part of Blogger Bash – a conference for bloggers. …

I received a free set of Crayola Take Note Erasable Highlighters as part of a Swag Box that I received as an attendee at Sweet Suite 2018 – so, of course, I had to write a review. As you know by now, I love anything to do with productivity including planners, journals, pens, markers, and …

Cupcake Surprise Dolls are a fun twist on a traditional doll. They also make a great gift for little girls and boys. I had the pleasure of meeting with Sunny Days Entertainment at Blogger Bash 2017 and they gave me a sample Cupcake Surprise Doll at their booth. It was really cute – and I …

I received a copy of Junkyard by Mike Austin book from Simon and Schuster for review. Junkyard by Mike Austin is a children’s book starring some junk eating robots that will appeal to little boys everywhere. Cleaning Up the Mess The story begins in a messy junkyard with stuff piled everywhere. Of course, it needs …

I received a copy of Octopus’s Garden by Ringo Starr and illustrated by Ben Cort from Simon & Schuster for a children’s book review. I love reviewing children’s books and this one, written by Beatles legend Ringo Starr was a treat. The Song is Perfect for a Children’s Book You are probably familiar with the famous …

I received a copy of Yellow Is My Color Star by Judy Horacek from Simon and Schuster for purposes of this post. Written in rhyme, this book is a celebration of color. Vibrant Colors are Pure Happiness The illustrations, painted in a watercolor style, are vibrant and uplifting. Somehow color really speaks to me and …

I recently received a copy of the book Sweet Dreams by Jewel from Simon & Schuster for this children’s book review. Sweet Dreams is About The Strength of a Mother’s Love Every book has a message and this story is all about the strength of a mother’s love for her child. A mother and her son …

I recently received a copy of the children’s book – Warning Do Not Open This Book! by Adam Lehrhaupt, illustrated by Forsythe from Simon and Schuster for this children’s book review. This picture book is geared towards very young children and starts with a warning to not open invitation to open the book to see …