Review & Giveaway: YooHoo & Friends

YooHoo & Friends now has their very own website!  You can check out the virtual world now for free. There is no activation code and the site is geared toward children 5-12 years old.

What is YooHoo & Friends?

YooHoo & Friends is a virtual world based upon characters created by Aurora World. The characters are based upon real animals in their natural habitat all over the world.

Some of them are endangered and children will be able to learn about each animal. Children will be able to choose and raise pets, decorate pet’s room, play games and watch YooHoo & Friends animations.*

How does it work?

Any child can register and adopt pets from the YooHoo & Friends characters. We encourage you to check out YooHoo & Friends plush available on WHERE TO BUY! Registration to our website is free and does not require any activation code to enter.

After adopting a pet, children can decorate a pet’s room, play games and earn Green points to decorate their pet’s room. They can also watch previews of the upcoming YooHoo & Friends animation series.*

*Taken from here.

YooHoo's website allows kids to print off coloring pages, send E-Cards and win prizes. These wonderful toys for kids because they get more experience on the computer while still having fun.

Enter the "Design YooHoo's Next Friend Contest" now through May 31st.

One of my readers will receive a random five inch YooHoo & Friends plush toy that makes a sound when squeezed from the sponsor
Open to residents of the US
The prize(s) will be mailed out by the sponsor

MANDATORY ENTRY:

You must visit YooHoo's site and tell me which one is your favorite.

EXTRA ENTRIES:

Leave all entries in one comment or separate comments:

+1 for following this blog
+5 for liking the sponsor on Facebook
+5 for following the sponsor on Twitter
+1 for following me on twitter
+5 for sharing this contest -make sure you leave the link in your comments (on your blog, -sidebar counts, Myspace, Facebook, Twitter, etc.) THIS CAN BE DONE ONCE A DAY
+1 for following my other blog Readaholic.
+1 for friending me on Facebook here.
+1 for grabbing my button and placing it on your sidebar - leave link or your this entry does not count.
+2 for following my girl Krista's blog

*Current friends/followers receive the extra points as well - just make sure you remind me in the comments*

**Must leave an email address in comment or must be visible in blogger profile**

Winners will be chosen Sept. 8th and notified via email.  The winners will have 48 hours to send me their mailing info or another winner will be chosen.

Disclosure: I received products from this company in exchange for an honest review.  Opinions expressed are 100% mine.

Review & Giveaway: Pawparazzi

Pawparazzi has some really great toys. As a child I was always drawn to animals and would play with them more than barbies, so I could see myself playing with them as a child. Pawparazzi was created for little girls that is both fun and good role models. It teaches kids that you don't have to be perfect. These celebrity animals can boost self-esteem that is sometimes squashed by barbies or people that seen on TV.

Set includes Pet and Purse with Leash, Collar, Blanket, Celebrity Magazine, Matching Mini Note Pad, AND a Pop-out Trading Card on the back of the box!

Cost: $20.00

WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD- Small Parts. Functional Sharp Point. Not intended for children under 4 years of age. Conforms to ASTM F963

You can also purchase "Fashion and Runway" extras:

Day at the Spa Set* includes Terry Robe, Slippers, Eye Mask, Tote, and Towel.
Age: 4+

The Dream Birthday Set* includes Party Dress, Party Hat, and Purse.
Age: 4+

Flower Fairy Set* includes Fairy Dress, Flower Headband, and Dragonfly Purse.
Age: 4+

Winter Holiday Set* includes Fleece Backpack, Boots, Knit Hat and Scarf.
Age: 4+

*WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD- Small Parts. Not for children under 3 years. Conforms to ASTM F963

Cost: $13

Available in Leopard Print and Pink & Black

Age: 4+
Cost: $4.50

These toys are an instant hit for little girls everywhere. I'm proud to be involved with a company who is thinking about toys and their lasting effects on the kids who use them.

Join the fan club

Cast your vote

Play the game

One of my readers will receive:

Choice of Pawparazzi Pet (Daisy, Indy, Misty or Toby)
AND
Choice of Celebrity Pet Dress Up Set (Dream Birthday, Day at the Spa, Winter Holiday or Flower Fairy)

Open to residents of the US and Canada
Cannot mail to a P.O. Box
The prize(s) will be mailed out by the sponsor

MANDATORY ENTRY:

Visit Pawparazzi and leave me a comment about another product that you like or something interesting about the company

EXTRA ENTRIES:

Leave all entries in one comment or separate comments:
+5 for following Pawparazzi on Twitter
+5 for liking Pawparazzi on Facebook
+5 for liking this post on MyLikes here
+1 for following this blog
+1 for following me on twitter
+5 for sharing this contest -make sure you leave the link in your comments (on your blog, -sidebar counts, Myspace, Facebook, Twitter, etc.) THIS CAN BE DONE ONCE A DAY
+1 for following my other blog Readaholic.
+1 for friending me on Facebook here.
+1 for grabbing my button and placing it on your sidebar - leave link or your this entry does not count.
+2 for following my girl Krista's blog


*Current friends/followers receive the extra points as well - just make sure you remind me in the comments*

**Must leave an email address in comment or must be visible in blogger profile**

Winners will be chosen May 9th and notified via email. The winners will have 48 hours to send me their mailing info or another winner will be chosen.

Disclosure: I received products from this company in exchange for an honest review. Opinions expressed are 100% mine.

Morphibians Gator Remote Control Toy

I'm always trying to find fun, Educational Toys for my nephew. The Morphibians Gator Remote Control Toy is one of Damien's favorite things to play with. When it arrived in the mail, my husband took it out of it's package and started driving around the house with it. When I tried to "steer" it, well, it just went around in circles.

When Damien came over and saw the Morphibians Gator, he was giddy. He loves cars! So, he picks up the remote and just starts driving around with no trouble at all. This toy is designed for kids 5 and up. The Gator drives on land and water. We put some water in the bathtub and took turns driving. It floats on the top of the water which is really cool. Plus, it has real headlights.

Features:

4-wheel drive

Operates at 27 MHz

Requires 3 "AA" batteries & 2 "AAA" batteries (not included)

Benefits of this toy:

Physical

Spatial

Intrapersonal

Types of Play:

Manipulative

Active

Cost: $29.95

Disclosure: I received this product so that I could write an honest review.