LeapFrog LeapPad2 Explorer Learning Tablet Giveaway Ends 10.26

Good Afternoon ladies & gents!  I've partnered with the Night Owl Mama to share an awesome Giveaway with you, and it's "The LeapFrog LeapPad 2!"

"LeapFrog" is rated is the maker of award winning educational toys, games and books that entertain and teach children. 

NEW FEATURES OF THE LEAPPAD2:

• Two cameras front and back
• 4G of storage capacity to hold more downloadable games, photos and creativity projects done by kids
• Battery compartment now easy to access with slide out doors instead of quarter turned knobs
• Internal battery system and  external recharger pack (available at an extra cost )
• Faster Processor for even higher quality game play
• 325+ apps that explore math, reading, science, life skills, foreign languages, new cartoon director creativity app *exclusive to LeapPad2 and more
• Compatible with Leapfrog Explorer Cartridges opening an even larger library of educational content and game play
• Built in microphone to take videos with vocals
• Fun tilt motion game play.

Leappad2 Retails for $99.99
Requires: 4 AA Batteries
Available in Green or Pink!

Give the Gift of Learning with the fabulous LeapPad2!   Such hugs & smooches I can see it all now you shall get from the children!

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Perplexus "Original" & the"Rookie" Review/Give-Away Ends 4.10

Back in November, 2011 my daughter and her children and I went down to Navy Pier to see the Chi-Town's Chicago Toy Game Fair at their booth at Navy Pier.  It was a blast.  Every new toy that was going to be out on the market was there, and I'll tell you some were like other toys I've seen, but some were completely amazing.  For example we came up to the Perplexus Booth where they had their "Original" Perplexus ball and everyone wanted to try them even my granddaughter and daughter took a shot.  Look at these two.

Hmmmmm

Perplexus has send me the "Original" for 6 yrs. & up & the "Rookie" (smaller) for 4 yrs., and up, and so I'm going to tell you all about them in a sec & even a brief demonstration, but I do want to say that Perplexus has offered to give one of my readers the choice of either the "Original" or the "Rookie" for your to keep. Woo Hoo! You're gonna love this toy. Okay, I'll tell you. It kept my husband and I busy for at least 2 hours laughing our butts off! LOL

And now from my beautiful girls a brief demonstration, and my youngest son (their dad) trying to get in on the action! He'll never grow up! LOL

So,here's a brief description from their website:  Perplexus is a maze game where players maneuver a small marble around challenging barriers inside a transparent sphere. Unlike traditional flat-surface mazes that are composed of one path, PERPLEXUS houses various challenging tracks with 100 barriers providing a frustrating three-dimensional experience.

"The Rookie"

 And how about your chance now.  Enter here, and winner gets their choice!

UNCOMMON GOODS REVIEW/GIVE-AWAY $50 GC Ends 1.30

Emergency Clown Nose

My very own - Smile Pretty Dave!

 Now who would leave home without their clown nose. ~snicker-snicker~








I looked over this website called, "Uncommon goods".  We're talking definitely MEGA FAMILY FUN!  My friends this company has everything from you know what to shineola!  (If you catch my drift - lol)!  I love this store.  Birthday presents like these, Valentine or Romantic gifts like these, are the neatest, coolest, way out card holders like for our personal or card cases here.  I have soooooooo got to get me one.  I'm talking this place is really different.  When you can't find it - go here!  No, really!  I really mean it, and I'm not trying to sell you a bag of magical beans either.  I mean they really do have so much stuff and so much fun stuff it's just too cool.  I bookmarked this website because any time I want to buy something for Dave (hubby) this is the place to browse through.  What do you get the man who has everything?  You will not be disappointed I personally guarantee this.  Well, I have so got to go browse some more.  Check this one out:

 Then we have our Portable Ping Pong Set  (My neighbors came over, and we had a blast).

So, how would you like to browse through here, and win a $50.00 Gift Certificate for this fabulous place?  Well you can.  'UNCOMMON GOODS" has so graciously offered to give one of my readers a $50 GC, and here's how!  GOOD LUCK!  Oh my, I almost forgot I also got a "Finger Printing art set /fairy tales and my granddaughter absolutely loves it.  Check it out at "UNCOMMON GOODS"!  Going to browse now.  It is too cool!  ohhhhhhhhh LOOK WHAT I FOUND!  My baby girl (she's 11) is going to love this one she loves doing things like this with her hands...

So there you have it my friends.  Funny birthday gift ideas (see here), heart gifts (see here), and card cases (see here) and so much more you are so not going to believe your eyes to see so much in one place.

PLASMACAR REVIEW/GIVE-AWAY

How many men does it take to put together one little Plasmacar! lol  What no batteries?

 WHERE'S THE PEDALS MOM?

Did your little one not get what they wanted for Christmas?  Well, look what just fell out of Santa's Sled.  Does this look like fun or what?  My little grandson Edward who lives in Missouri is coming in next weekend to get his presents and I can't wait until he sees this one.  It'll be perfect and I'm sure he'll love it just as these two grandchildren did.

No pedals just steer!  For 3 yrs and up.  Even  my 39 year old son had a great time putting it together with a little coaxing from step-dad LOL, and it wasn't hard.  Personally between me and you I'm sure my grandson Cody could've put it together. LOL  The very best thing about this Plasma Car is ''NO BATTERIES".  Strictly works on "KID POWER"!  Teaches a sense of coordination, and sense of direction and tons of fun.  Did I mention it never gets a flat tire?

So, you want one?  No, REALLY it fell out of Santa's sleigh (and if you believe that one I'll sell you a bridge in Brooklyn - cheap! lol), or wait maybe there's a Birthday coming up, and maybe just because!  Enter now!

Chicago Toy and Game Fair - November 19-20, 2011

There were booths everywhere

www.AlphabetKids.com

I was invited to be the guest at the Chicago Toy & Game Fair's exclusive  Media/Blogger Preview Event at Navy Pier in downtown Chicago, Il courtesy of , and it was really very interesting and HUGE!  I couldn't believe the things that were there.  I had a blast with my daughter (NightOwlMaMa) and two of my grandchildren.  My daughter went one way with my grandson and my granddaughter and I went the other!  So come on & join us.  Let's go this way: 

Booths were everywhere, and real quick I have to tell you when I went there I had forgotten to charge my battery for my camera & a really nice lady behind the food stand plugged it in for me & 15 minutes later WAH LA PICTURES!!!  Thank you again to that very nice lady! 

She's a big "Hello Kitty" fan!

There were tables to actually sit down & play the game.  Telestations.com

WHOA! ~

Lego Santa & there's Sponge Bob

Just catching a second wind here! lol

I have so many pics we could be here all day.  From new trains & remote controlled helicopters that they were flying around the room to little jeeps the kids could actually ride & drive.

Sponge Bob & my darlings! Legoland

We sat & played games, laughed and even bought a few to help ol' Santa out if ya know what I mean.  These games were mind blowing at times, and a few I just didn't get, but my granddaughter sure did.  haha-

So as I said we could be here all day with the pictures I took, but for now let me mention a few favorites of mine.  They were just too cool.  Domestic Executive Online (Embracing Blissful Everyday Fabulosity),  GriddlyGames, Flipoutz (a favorite), Zobmondo (Party Gras - cool game we played), Slooks, 

The Midwest Garrison,

Perplexus

and  Floppets. 

I so love games & to be at a place with all new ones I was like a little kid at a candy store, and they even sat, and played with us to show us how the game worked & on top of all that guess who was there?

So my friends, if you like toys & games, if you want on hand experience, if you want a great time with your kids if Chitag contacts you for a Chicago Toy and Game Fair get ready for the time of your life.  Don't hesitate just go for it!  MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!

Ooops One more, totally cool

Now, I may have been a bit busy the past few weeks with family business (death in the family as you all know & I cooked the Thanksgiving Holiday & getting up decorations & top of it all a trip to the ER due to a bad reaction on a prescription of mine), BUT I don't forget anyone that was so kind to me, and my family who sponsored us for such a wonderful fun trip!  Thank you Chitag (MaryKay) you're the best!  We had a blast, and it was extremely interesting, but most of all fun!  If you ever get the chance to do something like that next year GO!  YOU WON'T REGRET IT!  WOO HOO!

November 19th & 20th at Navy Pier’s Festival Hall
Toys and games from all around the world, inventor meet and greet,
Star Wars breakfast, Radio Disney, tournaments, young inventor challenge, characters, stage events, prizes and more! (Many more pictures on my facebook).