This guitar is perfectly sized for little hands

I received this guitar from Schoenhut for review.  Music ignites all areas of child development and skills for school readiness, including intellectual, social emotional, motor, language and overall literacy.  It helps the body and the mind work together.  Exposing children to music during early development helps them learn the sounds and meanings of words.  Research shows that exposure to music can improve children's ability to learn.  Music and movement instruction has been shown to improve children's memory, cognitive development, learning skills and expressive ability.  It also promotes group learning and practicing social skills such as turn taking and cooperation. 

Schoenhut’s Oak and Mahogany Acoustic Guitar is innovative and educational!  And with a price of $60.50, it is very affordable.  Perfect for little hands, the fret board ensures proper height and fret spacing.  With six steel strings, this instrument is modeled after an adult acoustic guitar.  Aspiring musicians will love performing for fans and starting their journey to super stardom!  Along with the guitar, you will receive a pick and extra string.  With so many options for instruments to choose from, why is Schoenhut the best?  At Schoenhut, safety is prioritized over all else.  For over 145 years, this brand has been the optimal choice for toy instruments.  These instruments meet and exceed the safety standards implemented in the United States and Europe, including EN17, ASTM, and CPSIA.  The strong, patented construction makes these products the most durable for children and adults.  Parents can be reassured knowing that their child is having fun, learning, and enjoying the safest toy instrument in the industry!  This guitar is a perfect Easter gift for any child who wants to learn to play guitar.

Soft and cuddly and made for hugging!

I received these products from Jazwares for review.  

What do you do when you need a hug but no one is around to give you one?  You pick up your Hug-A-Pet!  Hug-A-Pet is always ready to go anywhere your child needs a hug!  On plane rides, to cuddle with on trains, or sleep on during long car rides. 

Hug-A-Pets are made of ultra soft and high quality plush fabric, so your child can play, snuggle, and cuddle with their vibrant and comfy Hug-A-Pet all day long.  Kids love to hug them while they fall asleep.  And they work great as a pillow as well!

With 5 Hug-A-Pets to collect (Puppy, Narwhal, Unicorn, Dinosaur and Shark), they are great for kids of all ages.  They're a perfect addition for every group of best-friends and perfect for Easter!  Hug-A-Pets are available at Walmart and on Amazon.

Since 2004, Peppa Pig has entertained millions with her exuberant and lovable adventures.  Now you can explore the world of collectables with Peppa's Surprise Balloons!

 
This partial blind features an exclusive Peppa figure along with 3 peel and reveal balloons.  Each balloon holds a surprise figure or accessory.  Find the golden accessory to add to your world of Peppa collection.  This series offers 4 different themes, each one has 2 figures and 2 accessories.

 
You can find Peppa's Surprise Balloons at Target and on Amazon.  They are recommended for ages 2 and over.  If your children love Peppa Pig, these toys will be a big hit with them this Easter!

Get crafty with these products

Bright Stripes provided me with these products for review.  Keep those little hands busy by giving them these crafty products.  Starting with these Scandinavian inspired and generously sized ceramic LED Candle Critters.  They're available in different animal varieties.  Each one comes in a cottage shaped box and are priced at $21.99 each.

The Unicorn Candle Critters make a beautiful night light for any little girl.  And it will be even more special for her due to the fact that she will get to decorate it herself!  The set comes with a ceramic unicorn, 3 ceramic markers, LED tea light with included battery and instructions.

The Bunny Candle Critters is perfect for Easter!  The set comes with a ceramic bunny, 3 ceramic markers, LED tea light with included battery, and instructions.

 

The Decoupage Animals Panda is another great craft project that is priced at $21.99.  Cut shapes out of the patterned tissue paper, plan your design and use the decoupage glaze to adhere.  A fun activity no matter the skill level! The set comes with a ceramic panda, 2 large sheets of multi-patterned tissue paper, decoupage glaze, brush and instructions.

What little girl doesn't like tea parties?  The Petite Porcelain Tea Set is perfect for throwing an Easter tea party!  It's priced at $29.99 and has a sweet floral pattern with silver edging.  It comes packed in a lovely keepsake case. The sweet mini size is perfect for a fairy garden tea party. The set comes with 4 teacups, 4 saucers, a lidded sugar bowl, a creamer and a lidded teapot. It's packed inside a beautiful printed carrying case with a latch and handle. It's intended for pretend to play only.

Get the kids out of the house with these toys!

I was given these products by Wicked to review.  With the everyone staying home right now, it's more important than ever to get the kids out of the house for some exercise.  These toys will do the trick!  

Sky Rider Air Square Long Range Flying Square is the uniquely shaped Air Square!  With its precision weighted design, the Air Square flies incredible distances with a smooth, stable flight path.  Catch with ease thanks to the soft rubberized corners that make the Air Square look amazing as it flies through the air!

 

The Indoor Booma is the best indoor boomerang in the world!  The Indoor Booma is made of soft, safe foam, so it won't cause any damage.  This isn't just any foam though, it's our specially engineered 'memorang' foam, which can be 'tuned' for different flight paths.  It's perfect for throwing around larger rooms or even in the garden (as long as it's not too windy!).  When thrown as instructed, it will fly 4-6 metres and return to the spot - guaranteed!

The Mega Jump Single Jump Rope lets you jump like a pro!  Whether you're a complete beginner or an advanced level jump roper, super smooth rotation is key, that's why Mega Jump has high quality ball bearing axles for super silky smooth spins.  Of course, the rope first needs to be the correct length for the jumper so we've made it super easy to adjust the length to suit each person, thanks to our specially designed rope release mechanism.  Just take off the cap, remove the clip and cut the rope to size, it's that simple!  From basic tricks like The X, to advanced ones like TJ, the great features of Mega Jump will help you become a jump roper in no time!

This is the Mega Bounce XTR Super High Bounce Ball.  A team of Wicked scientists worked day and night experimenting with all kinds of crazy materials to create the world’s bounciest high bounce ball, the Mega Bounce XTR!  Drop it onto a hard surface and it’ll bounce 85% of its original height!  A basketball manages a measly 56%! Throw it down hard and watch it soar way higher than a 2 story building...it really is MEGA!

The perfect shoes for public showers, pools, gym and more!

I was given these shoes by Showaflops for review.  Whether you use them for the beach or public showers in places like gyms, pools or campgrounds, these shoes are just what you need.  They have unique drainage hole designs, slip resistant soles and antimicrobials to help protect feet against mold, fungus and bacteria on floors.  And the comfort, style and durability will make you want to wear them from the shower to the streets.

These neoprene Espadrille Flats are water friendly and oh so comfortable!  Fits like a slipper, but wears like a shoe.  The sole is made of waterproof flip flop material.  So go ahead and get soaking wet!  Great for the beach or for a day on the town.  You won’t want to take these espadrille flats off!  You can get a pair for yourself for $34!

These Black and White Slides for boys are so easy for little ones to slip on and off thanks to the comfortable adjustable straps.  The cushioned soles feature the same drainage holes as Showaflops' signature women's shower flip flops.  The fast drying and slip resistant soles give you secure footing on the wettest surfaces.  Theses slides are priced at $30.

Kids books for Spring and Easter

Phoenix International Publications provided me with these books for review.  Kids love books, and these selections are all very sweet and adorable.  They would be a perfect addition to those Easter Baskets!

Little Lamb Board Book ($5.99):  Explore the meadow with Little Lamb and his friends in this vibrant spring-time tale that showcases the joys of friendship.

Baby Bunny Board Book ($5.99):  Join Baby Bunny as she learns to hop!  In this joyful, bouncy tale, Illustrator Deborah Colvin Borgo captures the delight and celebration of learning something new.

Fluffy Chick Board Book ($5.99):  Discover all the fun on the barn with Fluffy Chick!  This light, fun tale introduces little ones to the farm and the animals that live there.  Illustrator Kathy Wilburn's charming artwork captures the wonder of exploring new places and meeting new animal friends.

Curious Kitten Board Book ($5.99):  Tag along with Curious Kitten as she explores her home.  In this warm and playful story, Illustrator Robin Moro's lively artwork showcases all the amazing wonders you can find in your own backyard.

Bunny and Chick Board Book ($9.93):  Bunny and Chick are so different.  Can they find a way to work together to fill their Easter basket?  Discover what the two friends share in this story full of springtime surprises.

The Sheep Who Wouldn't Sleep ($10.99):  Beneath the starry sky, everyone goes to sleep except the sheep.  Is she too excited?  Too afraid?  Or just plain not tired?  The little sheep won't sleep for all kinds of reasons, which will resonate with anyone who has or ever was a child!  As the sheep tries to stay awake, she learns to calm her body and thoughts in this sweetly silly tale that subtly teaches self soothing and mindfulness.

Precious Moments - Hello Spring!  Board Book ($3.99):  Spring is here!  Celebrate the season with your little one as you say hello to the shining sun, the blooming flowers, and a new friend.  You'll both love the adorable drawings and the festive pastel coloring included in the book.

Jonah and the Whale Board Book with Handle ($7.99):  
What would you do if you were swallowed by a whale?  Follow Jonah into the sea as he learns a valuable lesson about forgiveness.  This inspirational tale from the Bible is the perfect reminder to little readers that God knows and loves all of His creations including them!  With a beautiful cover and built in handle, young readers will love taking this book with them anywhere!

 
Noah's Adventure Board Book with Handle ($7.99):  What do you say if God asked you to build an ark and gather two of every animal to save them from a great flood?  If you're Noah, you say YES!  This inspirational tale from the Bible is the perfect reminder to little readers of God s love for all of His creations including them!  With a beautiful cover and built in handle, young readers will love taking this book with them anywhere!

Kids love these cute Bluetooth Speakers

These products were provided to me by My Audio Life for review.  Despite their small size, these state of the art Bluetooth Speakers deliver crystal clear, powerful sound.  With easy click wireless connection, they can be used with most Bluetooth enabled devices.  You can use them alone, or link two of them together for an amazing stereo sound experience.  They have a robust and rechargeable battery for easy portability.  There's even a built in mic for easy hands free options and a selfie remote feature that allows you to take photo selfies or with your friends!  

The tiniest, cutest, most KICK-BUTT Bluetooth speaker on the planet!  It's like getting a stadium sized concert in a golf ball sized arena, or a team of magical unicorns in a tiny pixie body, or a whole Bakery in a miniature cupcake . . . the point is, you get way more than you expect, not just sound beyond size. This speaker is priced at $29.99 each and is available in many different styles.  There's Unichord the Unicorn (pictured above), Slow Jam the Sloth (pictured below) and more.  See the website for the full selection.  

These speakers are super adorable and super small!  They will actually fit in the palm of your hand!  But they deliver a powerful, clear sound that you will love!

These speakers also feature the following:

1. The Hide and Speak App - a ridiculously fun family friendly app included with the My Audio Pet.

2. True Wireless Stereo (TWS) technology - Use 1 or Pair 2 together. Compelling, crisp, clear sound from 3W audio driver.

3. Easy Click wireless Bluetooth connection to iPhone and Android smartphones, tablets, and other Bluetooth enabled devices.

4. Selfie Remote function

5. Built in mic for hands free options.

6. Rechargeable Custom built Extended play battery (24" charging Cord included)

7. Lanyard included helping to make you new speaker a Portable Party.

8. Patented Design and custom Audio Engineering produces surprisingly powerful sound from a speaker less than 2" tall.

9. 100% Manufacturer GUARANTEE! So collect them all.

10. A must have gift perfect for Easter - experience the fun, joy, music, and dance.

   

Scales the Tiniest Dragon: The Magic Song My Audio Stories Kit is priced at $39.99 and includes the hardcover picture book (shown above), Scales, the Dragon My Audio Pet Bluetooth Speaker (shown below) and the My Audio Stories App.

The book tells a thrilling story about Scales.  Scales is a tiny dragon that couldn’t breathe fire, roar or fly, but he discovers a talent this is exactly what his village needs!
 
Scales the tiniest Dragon could not breath fire or roar.
He wanted to be like the other dragons
But he was something more.
When things in his village were at their darkest hour,
It was Scales who had to call upon his newfound friends and power.
You’ll be inspired as you see Scales discover his path.
You'll cheer along as he avoids the Shadow's wrath.
Hold on the Adventure is about to begin.
See what happens in the dragon village from the pages within.

Scales the Dragon My Audio Pet Bluetooth Speaker is the tiniest, cutest, most KICK-BUTT Bluetooth speaker on the planet! In addition to working with the My Audio Stories App, this speaker also features:

1. Can also be used with The Hide and Speak App - a ridiculously fun family friendly app included with the My Audio Pet.
2. True Wireless Stereo (TWS) technology - Use 1 or Pair 2 together. Compelling, crisp, clear sound from 3W audio driver.
3. Easy Click wireless Bluetooth connection to iPhone and Android smartphones, tablets, and other Bluetooth enabled devices.
4. Selfie Remote function
5. Built in mic for hands free options.
6. Rechargeable Custom built Extended play battery (24" charging Cord included).
7. Lanyard included helping to make you new speaker a Portable Party.
8. Patented Design and custom Audio Engineering produces surprisingly powerful sound from a speaker less than 2" tall.

My Audio Stories App

1. Listen to the Audio Book Stories from the My Audio Stories App.
2. Characters come alive as you use the included matching My Audio Pet Bluetooth Speaker. 
3. Record and share your own version of the Stories through the My Audio Stories App.
4. Included Audio Library lets you save and cherish the stories shared with you.
5. Shared Stories automatically appear in Children’s Audio Library.
6. Children respond to voices they know and love.
7. Provides comfort, encouragement, support from your voice - even if you can’t be there.
8. Help children develop stronger reading skills as they follow along and send back their own recorded versions of the stories - all safely saved in the included library.

The cutest, tiniest, FLUFFIEST Speaker cover on the Planet!

• FUNsies are Designed to fit snuggly on your My Audio Pet. 
• The special design allows the sound from your My Audio Pet to come through loud and clear even when your My Audio Pet is wearing a FUNsie.
• Every FUNsie has a loop on top where you can attach the lanyard that comes with the My Audio Pets - so now your My Audio Pet is Portable and FLUFFY.
• Two cute FLUFFY designs to choose from...Unicorn (shown above) and Fluffy Bear (shown below).  FUNsies are regularly priced at $14.99 each, but right now they are $8.99 each.

MY AUDIO PETS ARE SOLD SEPARATELY.  FUNSIES FIT OVER MY AUDIO PETS ONLY.

The scooter that will grow with your child

Micro Kickboard provided me with this product for review.  This is a great way for kids to get in some exercise.  The 3 non marking wheels allow them to ride this inside the safety of your home without the worry of destroying your floor!  And you'll love that there is no assembly required!  Simply insert the T bar into the deck and your kids are ready to ride!  The supplied hex wrench ensures that parents are able to adjust the T bar to the desired height and tighten before riding.  You can find a dealer near you by using the dealer locator on the Micro Kickboard website.

The Maxi Deluxe is the perfect Easter gift for kids age 5-12.  Kids love scooters and this one will grow with them.  This scooter has won several awards:  Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Award Seal and Platinum Seal (2009), parents Choice Approved (2010), Universal Design Award and Universal Design Consumer Favorite (2009) and Red Dot Design Award (2009).  It has an anodized stem for extra protection against wear and tear, a unique silicone injected footplate for improved grip and an adjustable T bar.  

Impeccable Swiss engineering, thoughtful attention to detail and innovative design makes this a scooter to bring on every adventure!  It was designed with the lean to steer design, which is the safest and most fun way for kids to ride.  The T bar provides stability as children steer by using their body weight to lean right or left.  It's safety certified by the CPSC, the Maxi Deluxe is recommended for children up to 110 lbs.

This would be a great Easter gift for any child.  Your kids will love you for it and they will think you're the coolest parent ever!

These Crayola products are perfect for Easter!

These products were provided to me by Crayola for review.  Crayola products are always a big hit for Easter, and these are no exception. 

Any little girl would love the Scribble Scrubbie Peculiar Pets Palace.  The foldable palace shaped playset doubles as a carrying case and storage box.  The set features two Peculiar Pets (a unicorn and a yeti) to color and clean.  It includes 3 Ultra Clean Washable Markets, 2 Peculiar Pets, scrub brush and a small tub.  It is recommended for children age 3 and over.  It is available now on the Crayola website and Target stores.  It will be available at other retailers in June 2020.  The suggested retail price is $14.99.

   
Color Wonder Mess Free Trolls World Tour Coloring Pages and Markers are loved by kids and parents alike.  Kids love them because they are fun, parents love them because they don't make a mess.  The special Color Wonder Markers will only write on the special Color Wonder Paper.  They won't write on clothes, furniture, walls or anything else!  This set includes 18 Trolls World Tour Coloring Pages and 5 Color Wonder Markers.  The handy folder style packaging works as reusable storage for your coloring pages and markers when creating time is over.  Works with all Color Wonder Paints, Markers and Stamps.  If your child loves Dreamworks' Trolls, this is the perfect gift for him or her!  Recommended for ages 3 and up and has a suggested retail price of $7.99.  Available at retailers nationwide and from the Crayola website.

The Color Wonder Mess Free Activity Pad is perfect to take along with you when you travel.  Choose from Puppy Dog Pals (pictured above) or Fancy Nancy (pictured below).

Infuse fun into every car, plane or train ride with the easy, on the go coloring activity for kids.  Makes a great gift for girls and boys.  The will delight in watching as colors magically appear on their favorite characters!  Each set includes 16 Color Wonder Coloring Pages, 3 Mini Color Wonder Markers and built in storage.  They are ideal for ages 3 and up.  Available now on the Crayola website and retailers nationwide for the suggested retail price of $4.99 each.

These toys will put a Grin on your face!

I received these awesome products from Grin Studios for review.  Just like their name suggests, these products will put a Grin on your face!  These toys are available at Walmart, Target, Meijer and a host of other retail stores!
 
Every"bunny" loves a contemporary twist on classic Easter Basket gifts, and POOPCHI's Friends are just the kind of on trend plush kids can really go for!  Specially styled for the Spring season, POOPCHI's Friends Chicks and Bunnies are available in three different colors in their full 6" size, as well as in three exclusive mini 4" Li'l POOPCHI's Friends options, featuring a Chick, Lamb and Bunny.  The 6" POOPCHI's Friends Seasonal has a suggested retail price of $6 each and the 4" Li'l POOPCHI's Friends have a suggested retail price of $5 each.  

These Light Up Bouncy Balls are perfect for Easter.  Each ball has a festive Easter character inside.  When you bounce the ball, it activates an LED light up effect.  The suggested retail price is $4 each.

Press the button on the handle to activate the snow globe.  Your kids would be so excited to find one of these in their Easter Baskets!  The suggested retail price is $6 each.

More puzzles to exercise your brain!

Professor Puzzle provided me with these products for review.  With the schools being closed and people staying at home, keep your brain from being idle with these puzzles.

 
The Puzzling Obscurities will put your problem solving skills to the test with this exlectic mix of 10 pocket sized puzzles.  Get those synapses firing with this scorching set filled with over 60 challenges that are designed to spark your curiosity and your mind.  From the Rings of Fire to the Trapeze, each matchbox contains a different little brainteaser to solve.  Once you've mastered them all, see if you can use the wooden sticks to solve the 50 matchstick challenges listed on the cards.  It's the ultimate in brain bafflement!

 

Puzzle And Perplex is a set of 10 Ultimate Metal Puzzles.  It's just one piece from the Puzzle and Perplex range.  Can you take apart the pieces of each one of these puzzles and put them back together again?  Made of solid steel, this set of 10 puzzles is guaranteed to get you flexing your cognitive muscles.  Compete with friends and family as you test your brainpower trying to separate and reattach the parts of each puzzle.  

Ladder Toss is a fun outdoor game that the whole family will enjoy.  Go head to head with this quick and easy to assemble game as you throw the brightly colored bolas so that they wrap around the steps of the ladder.  The higher the step, the more points up for grabs.  The first player to score 21 points wins, so gather your friends and family and head on out for an afternoon of competitive fun!

A puzzle for all ages!

I was given these Smart Egg puzzles to review.

These egg shaped puzzles are perfect for Easter.  They are 3D labyrinth puzzles that vary in difficulty from easy to extreme.  The labyrinth is inside the egg shaped shell.  You need to maneuver the wand through the twists and turns starting from the top and working your way down and out through the bottom.  It's not as easy as it sounds though, because the labyrinth moves!  It isn't a straight path, you have to move the labyrinth around to find the correct path.  It's an addictive challenge that will captivate all ages.

Not only are these puzzles fun, they are beautiful as well!  Each one features a beautifully painted design that you will be proud to have on display.  The thing that I like most about these eggs is that everyone enjoys them, regardless of age!  And they get kids off of their phones and computers for some hands on activity.

You should start with one of the easier eggs so you can get the feel of how they work.  Then work your way up to the more difficult ones.  You need to learn how to listen and feel your way through the inner maze.  Once you learn how to work your way through one, then you can try timing yourself to see how fast you can get through it.  Perhaps race against a friend or family member to see who can do it the fastest! 

Each egg comes with a base for it to sit on.  It holds the wand as well.  But they won't stay on the base for long because you won't be able to stop playing with them!  

  
Of the eggs that I received, the Red Dragon is my favorite.  It is also the most difficult of the ones that I received.  It was quite challenging and took a few tries before I was able to work through it.  But the process of figuring it out is what makes it so fun!

Educational Play Kits to build and play

I received some awesome products from MEandMine for review.  They offer award winning educational play kits for children age 3-8.  Through a new play experience, a child's journey of self discovery becomes a fun, mind blowing and inspiring hands on adventure.  These play kits will help kids discover all the marvelous ways their body and emotions work to help them grow.  MEandMine products are designed by educators, pediatricians and psychologists.   

      

Fish Our Germs is a game for children age 4-7 and has a retail price of $24.99.  Germ attack alert is on!  You need to build the White Blood Cell and fish out the germs!  This box transforms kids' favorite fishing game into a crazy fun body adventure that teaches the art of healing and how kids can help get their healing squads back in shape.    

Coral-laboration is a 2-4 player game for ages 3-6.  It has a retail price of $24.99.  Our sea friend and her baby egg are in danger!  Join the Ocean Rescue Squad, team up and work together to send them home.  In this action packed adventure under the sea, kids practice good listening skills and turn taking.  They will explore their strengths and communicate ideas using their own words.