Pinypon Is Perfect for your Little Lady

Are you looking for something for your daughter, or a special little girl this holiday season? Be sure to check out Pinypon!

This new product line is sure to have your little lady (ages 4-7) excited and eager to play with on Christmas morning! With fun and funky characters that your child can personalize and play with, their experiences are never ending. We had 8 girls come over and have a playdate with Pinypon. Here's most of their reviews!!

"I love that you can take out their hair clips and pop different ones in." -A.M. age 7

"I like all the fun stuff that they are wearing, and all the colors make them more fun!" -M.H. age 6

"The bus is super cool, I like how everything pops out. I also like that their faces switch." J.S. age 6

"Their hair is really pretty." H.B. age 5

"I like them, a lot. Can I play with the car again?" A.B. age 5

"Some of the pieces are really small, so I'd have to keep them away from my baby brother, but I can still play with them ok. I'd also have to take really good care of them." A.H. age 6

"They're pretty." S.C. age 4

Most of the kids agreed that they were fun, easy to play with, easy to change the look of, and brightly colored meant they were even cooler. They all loved the caravan, and the fact that everything was easy to use. The caravan has a fake shower, and for some reason, that was one of the most popular parts of the vehicle. Some of the kids called it a "bus" some a car, but all in all, they left asking their parents for some more Pinypons! Each child got to take a few toys home with them, and they all loved the coloring sheets they received. 

As a mom, here's my review. I love the fact that Pinypon allows kids to be unique and customize their dolls. They can interchange just about everything, even the hair and faces. That's awesome, but it also means there's a lot of little pieces. If your child is not great about keeping little pieces together, I would wait until she's a little bigger. It was a little rough for the 4 year old that was there to work with the little pieces, but she loved playing with the dolls themselves. They were chunky enough for her to grab them and manipulate them, without the bigger girls thinking they were too babyish. There's a TON of accessories and add-ons available, making this toy something that could grow with your child for years to come. The fact that there's oodles of little pieces also ensures the brand loyalty, because your daughter will eventually want more accessories for her Pinypon person.

Abbie has a few other dolls with teeny tiny pieces, and while this one has small parts, it's not the worst I've seen. As long as your daughter is good with keeping it all together, you should have no problems.

Now that our party was a few weeks ago, I can honestly say that this is a product I've seen my daughter playing with consistently. You do need a few little Pinypon people, because of their size, although, they have made friends with a young lady named Polly...

The Pinypon's themselves make great stocking stuffers, so if this is a product you might be interested in for the holidays, keep that in mind.

All in all, I think it's a great product for kids 5-7, maybe even a young 8, for the personalization/fashion aspect of it. Be sure to follow Pinypon on Facebook to stay up to date on all of the new products being released, any contests, and for special offers, too!

Special thanks to our friends at MomSelect for allowing us to review these products, and host this fabulous party through MommyParties.

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Mattel Fijit Friends are Super Fun! *Review*

Recently, we were given the opportunity to ask several of our girl friends over to have a super fun girly glamor get-together to introduce them to the brand new Fijit Friends from Mattel.

Your child will find a new friend in an interactive, electronic toy that can talk, dance, and laugh along with them. This new generation children's toy not only entertains but can actually engage and interact with our kids on a whole new level. Fijit Friends have colorful and soft skin that enable lifelike movements and they can perform fun dance moves, recognize spoken emotions and react appropriately, joining in on the fun or telling a joke when you are sad. Fijit Friends come in four different color variations, each with a unique personality.

So we invited our girlfriends to come over for cupcakes, nail painting, and dress up, and with the horrible weather, were rained out. We didn't let that discourage us, so we rescheduled it for a few weekends later, and before I knew it the house was full of a bunch of 5-9 year old girls.

We were sent two adorable Fijit Friends, Sage and Willa, some great party favors, headbands and a camera to record some fun moments of our par-tay! The kids loved both of the characters, and the fact that they interacted with each of them, telling jokes that made them roar with laughter, but the part they loved the most was that it danced, just like them to their favorite beats! The mommies thought that it was super cute when the kids told their new friends, "goodnight", and the little Fijit Friend leaned over, yawned and started snoring!

The kids played with the Fijit Friends for quite awhile, and many of the moms insisted that this toy will definitely become one of the MUST HAVE toys for the 2011 holiday season... I think they're right! This toy is geared for girls about 6-9, but I will tell you the few brothers that were dragged along with their sisters confiscated the green Fijit Friend (Sage) and were caught playing in the room with it after their laughter exploded from a joke Sage shared with them. The boys thought the lights on the Fijit Friends face and belly was super cool. Most of the kids liked the silicone skin, only one thought it felt weird, but all of the feedback we got was great.

The Fijit Friends retail for approximately $49.99 each. They come in four different colors- blue, green, pink, and purple, all with different names. Although they come with batteries, but I would advise you to buy extra ones because the factory batteries died very quickly. Even now that the party is over, my little lady plays with it almost every day- and often has to hide her from her brother!!

To learn more about Fijit Friends, please visit there website here. Be sure to interact with them, read their bios and play the game while you're there!

We cannot thank our friends at Mattel and Mom Central Consulting for allowing us to participate in this awesome campaign. "I wrote this review while participating in a campaign by Mom Central Consulting on behalf of Mattel Fijit Friends and received coupons and a promotional item to thank me for taking the time to participate.”

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Hasbro's Girls Toys Review + Giveaway

If you've had time to take a peek at our Holiday Gift Guide already, I'm sure you'll agree that Hasbro has some amazing products this season. They have some really great new Strawberry Shortcake, My Little Pony, and Baby Alive releases that are too adorable for words. Let me introduce you to a few of the great products that will really excite you little darling this season:

MY LITTLE PONY PONY FRIENDS Assortment

This fall, the MY LITTLE PONY brand will introduce a whole new look to its core cast. Girls will love the new look of each pony in the MY LITTLE PONY PONY FRIENDS Assortment. PINKIE PIE, RAINBOW DASH, TOOLA-ROOLA, STARSONG, SWEETIE BELLE, CHEERILEE and SCOOTALOO all feature bright colors, fun-filled hairstyles, and new sizes that reflect their age. For example, SWEETIE BELLE is the youngest pony in the collection, making her the smallest pony in the group. Each figure in the PONY FRIENDS Assortment comes complete with her very own activity book, giving girls the opportunity to get to know their favorite pony up close and personal! Available at most major toy retailers nationwide and on HasbroToyShop.com. Each sold separately. Ages 3 & up. Retail Price $5.99.




STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE SWEET SURPRISE Doll

Can I tell you, I just about flipped when I saw this doll! She is adorable, as all Strawberry Shortcake dolls are, but this doll really brought me back to my childhood. When I was younger I had a Strawberry Shortcake doll who smelled exactly the same as this doll--just like real strawberries. I kept that doll until I was in high school, and the scent never faded. The new Strawberry Shortcake Sweet Surprise Doll is more amazing than any Strawberry Shortcake Doll I had as a kid though, this doll is jam-packed with accessories and all sorts of fun surprises.

Girls will love to play with STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE's hair and makeup with the SWEET SURPRISE STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE doll. Fill the applicator with water, pop it in the freezer, and once it’s cold use it to “apply” pretty eye shadow, lipstick, and an adorable berry on her cheek! Girls can comb STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE's long, red hair and style it using the included clips and barrettes with SHIMMER SHINE hair extensions. Add final touches of glamor to the Sweet Surprise Strawberry Shortcake doll with shiny mylar sticker accessory sheets. The poseable Strawberry Shorcake Doll stands 11 inches tall and features the classic strawberry scent. No batteries required. Available at most major toy retailers nationwide and on HasbroToyShop.com. Ages 3 & up. Retail price $22.99




MY LITTLE PONY NEWBORN CUTIES PINKIE PIE'S PLAYHOUSE
(HASBRO/Ages 3 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $44.99/Available: Fall 09)
NEWBORN PINKIE PIE loves to spend time with her pony friends at the MY LITTLE PONY NEWBORN CUTIES PINKIE PIE’S PLAYHOUSE playset. This adorable dollhouse features two floors full of pony fun! Explore the upstairs bedroom where PINKIE PIE can rest in the pink quilted bassinet. Girls will be delighted as they press the special button to turn on a light and play a soothing pony lullaby. Downstairs, NEWBORN PINKIE PIE and friends can freshen up in the bathroom or take a break and relax on the indoor swing. This MY LITTLE PONY playset comes complete with a NEWBORN PINKIE PIE figure and additional adorable accessories including a teddy bear, bottle, and play toy. Requires three “AAA” batteries, included. Available at most major toy retailers nationwide and on HasbroToyShop.com.


WANT IT?

Visit Hasbro's Toy Shop and take advantage of some of their great deals. Right now they are offering FREE shipping with most orders $50 or more and are also giving a FREE GIFT with qualifying orders of $25 or more!

This giveaway is open to residents of the US and Canada and will end on December 21st, at 11:59pm EST. One winner will be chosen at random using Random.org. Disclosure: The product above was provided to us at no cost by Hasbro. All opinions expressed are my own. I did not accept monetary compensation in writing or reviewing this product.

WINNER!

Please read the WINNERS POST for more information on how to claim your prize! Thank you to everyone who participated & Happy Holidays!

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