Caring Corners - Mrs. Goodbee Interactive Dollhouse

Caring Corners - Mrs. Goodbee Interactive Dollhouse
From Learning Curve

Customer Reviews

Doll/Accessory Packs
This is a wonderful dollhouse and is great for two or more children to play together at the same time without crowding each other too much. I want to let any parents purchasing this item in on something though. You can by the doll packs for a fraction of the price on the Learning Curve website. The packs go from [...] for the smaller packs to [...] for the more extensive packs. Shipping is reasonable and you will save loads over other websites for these toys. Good luck!!

NO BOYS ALLOWED
While this is a very cool toy, a glaring error is that there are no BOYS, other than the dad. I have a daughter and a son, and she wants her dolls in her dollhouse to be like her family. I think it is a poor choice to exclude boy dolls from the play. I also dislike how all the add-on sets come with another *female* doll. What if we only want the furniture?

A fun toy that should be priced lower
I was recently chosen to receive the Mrs Goodbee Interactive dollhouse by Caring Corners and Cafemom as part of the influencer program. Part of the requirement was to write a review of the products I received I am very grateful for the toys. This is my honest unbiased opinion.

Part of the inWe got our house on a rainy Friday afternoon. Now, as every parent knows, a new toy on a rainy day is a God send! So I told my three year old daughter that I would give her a new doll house if she helped me pick up the living room so we had a place to set it up (being a rainy day it looked like a tornado had hit a toy store and dropped the contents all of my living room). Once the room was cleaned up I let her open the accessory package while I read the paper work that was included.

She received the family night play set which comes with a daddy doll, a tv with three 'channels" to switch to and a reclining couch. She was very excited about it and carried the box around. She did not ask me to open it which surprised me but as long as she was happy I was happy. I found a picture of the house and showed it to her and she 'owwed' and "ahhed" and called it 'cute'.

Product Description

Mrs. Goodbee's house is a special place where preschool-age girls can let their imaginations run wild, all the while learning some valuable lessons about caring, sharing and preparing. It's learning while you play! The interactive dollhouse virtually comes alive to talk, sing and play with girls -- and features over 400 activities, songs and sounds.

When you ring the doorbell, Mrs. Goodbee's eye pop open, her lips light up, and she transforms into a friendly charcter that guides girls through acts of caring, sharing and preparing for life-long responsibilites. As they play, she activates eight different "hot spots" throughout the house, such as the doorbell, the nursery cradle, the refrigerator, the boombox on the rooptop playgrund, the toilet and bathroom sink, the pet bed, and a special "Day and Night Window."

Features

• Mrs. Goodbee talking dollhouse nurtures and inspires positive behavior every day
• Twelve adorable rooms to explore
• Two children can play together as the house unfolds to six rooms on each side
• Over 400 activities, songs, words, and sounds! Includes girl, baby and doggy
• Requires 3 AA batteries, included

Barbie Mariposa Magic Wings Mariposa Doll

Barbie Mariposa Magic Wings Mariposa Doll
From Mattel

Customer Reviews

Who doesn't like Barbie???
Ok. So i got this Barbie for my 5 yr old and she LOVES it. It IS a pretty Barbie, but it ISN'T perfect. The wings fall off all the time and it's hard to get them back on. Hard for me, but impossible for my dtr. I think the main reason that it's so hard to put them back on is because it's difficult to tell which way they go. The slotted things are very similar in size so it just makes it more difficult. The dress is pretty, and even though it and the wings have glitter all over them, the glitter does not get all over everythign, which my husband is greatful for!! LOL!! I gave this doll three stars because of the wing issue. Other than that, my dtr LOVES it!!!

The wings constantly come off he doll.
I would not recommend his Mariposa Barbie. The wings constantly come off the doll and it is not easy for a child to put them back on, requiring parent intervention every couple of minutes.

Mariposa Barbie
My purchase was sent to me very quickly. It was packaged very well, and it was in perfect condition! I was very pleased to give it to my niece for her birthday!

Features

• Comes in a gorgeous pink outfit and tiara
• Transform her pretty purple butterfly wings to sparkling pink wings with the press of a button
• For ages 3 and above
• Featured from the new Mariposa DVD
• Perfect addition to your Fairytopia collection!

Grow-to-Pro Basketball - Kids Christmas Toys

Grow-to-Pro Basketball - Kids Christmas Toys
From Fisher Price

Customer Reviews

It Just Works
Good, well designed, somewhat easy-to-assemble basketball hoop for young kids. I've seen the others and this one seems best. Leave off the stickers and ball return, it's not necessary. Fill the base with water and empty before winter. It has held up very well. Lots of fun so far!

Buy this for your little hoopster!
Our son has been playing on this since he was about 18 months and just loves it! With the ability to increase its height, we look forward to many years of him hooping it up on the Grow-to-Pro Basketball Hoop.

Basketball joy
Purchased this for my grandson for his 4th birthday and what a great gift it was! He has enjoyed it so much. It is so easy to change the height of the pole and is very stable. I highly recommend this toy.

Features

• An easy to attach ball return scoop lets pros practice free throw skills without having to chase the ball after making a basket.
• Adjusts to four different heights: 3, 4, 5 and 6 feet high with a sturdy base that can be weighted with sand or water.
• Grows with your child from small to tall and from beginner to pro!
• Includes child size ball for multi-player, one-on-one fun or team game play.
• Recommended Age Range 2 Years and Up

Product Description

The Grow to Pro Basketball set grows with your child from small to tall, and from beginner to pro. An easy-to-attach ball return scoop lets pros practice free throw skills without having to chase the ball after making a basket. And it comes right off for multi-player, one-on-one fun or team game play. Adjusts to four different heights: 3, 4, 5 and 6'H. Sturdy base can be weighted with sand or water. Ball included. Measures approximately 10"L x 22.38"W x 46"H.

Melissa and Doug Pasture Pals - 12 Horses

Melissa and Doug Pasture Pals - 12 Horses
From Melissa and Doug

Customer Reviews

Great for the horse lover!
My daughter knows more about horses than I do and this toy was great. She had one of every breed and loved that they have their own little spot to go in. I just wish there where little hooks on the back so I could hang it on the wall.

great for little girls who love horses!
My 7 year old is crazy about horses, and this product is a great value because you get 12 little horses for the price you might usually pay for 2 or 3 horses. All you moms out there who have literally a hundred little "horseys" laying around the house will appreciate this! My daughter plays with them for hours. The back of the box also identifies each of the 12 horse breeds, and gives a little story about the horse, so the product is somewhat educational. I gave this product a less than perfect score on the measure of "durability" because the horses are small and the legs could break off if stepped on or thrown in the bottom of a toy box.

Horse play
My daughter 6 enjoys houses. These horses are sturdy when standing. She enjoys playing with them but as a parent I would not have purchased this product had I seen it in a store due to size and case.

Product Description

The Pasture Pals feature 12 differently-textured horses and comes with an identification key. They store neatly in a wooden stable storage box.

Includes one each of Standardbred, Hackney Horse, Lusitano, Appaloosa, Quarter Horse, Arabian, Clydesdale, Mustang, Thoroughbred, Saddlebred, Pinto and Shire. Horses measure in range from 3" x 3.5".

BARBIE Party Cruise - Kids Christmas Toys

BARBIE Party Cruise [Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging]
From Mattel

Features

• Ships in Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging
• BARBIE Party Cruise and play on this luxurious getaway
• Folds open the water slide and make a splash in the Poolcuzzi
• Set up the rotating buffet with aquarium and luxurious suite for Barbie doll to relax in
• The perfect addition to your Barbie collection that will allow Barbie to travel around the world

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Product Description
Mattel and Amazon.com have teamed up to offer this item in Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging, a recyclable, easy-to-open alternative to traditional packaging. A This Frustration-Free Package comes without excess packaging material, such as wire ties, hard plastic "clamshell" casings, and plastic bindings. It also eliminates traditional 4-color printing, replacing it with recyclable corrugated material. It’s designed to be opened without the use of a box cutter or knife and will protect your product just as well as traditional packaging during shipping. This item ships in its own box, without the need for an additional shipping box.

From the Manufacturer
BARBIE Party Cruise and play on this luxurious getaway! Folds open the water slide and make a splash in the Poolcuzzi. Fold the slide over, and a disco ball comes out, plus music and lights for a dance party. Set up the rotating buffet with aquarium and luxurious suite for Barbie doll to relax in. Sounds include 2 disco songs with lights activation, 1 cruise ship horn, and 1 water-and-dolphin play. Folds up for on-the-go and easy storage. Barbie doll not included.

Littlest Pet Shop Pet Clubhouse - Kids Christmas Toys

Littlest Pet Shop Pet Clubhouse - Kids Christmas Toys
From Hasbro

Customer Reviews

Littlest Pet Shop A++++++++++
My daughter LOVES this!!!! Definately a quality and fun product. A must have for LPS fans! A++++++++++++++++

Great gift - larger than expected
We gave this as a gift for a 5 year old birthday party and the little girl just went NUTS - she loved it! The actual clubhouse is larger than expected and you can use all of the coordinating Littlest Pet Shop animals to play with. Includes 2 pets and accessories. I would give this item as a gift again and would be happy to receive this as a gift as well.

Product Description

Only pets should come a knockin' to this pets-only treetop hangout! Whether they're swinging from a vine, skating down the ramp or just enjoying the rooftop view, there's a good time in store for you and your bobble-headed friends. Pets can ride the basket up to the roof, get a push on the tire swing or relax the day away in the hammock. Join in the fun with your favorite bobble-headed friends all day long! Playset comes with two pets and lots of accessories. Measures 4.25"L x 15"W x 12"H.

Features

• Only pets should come a knockin' to this pets-only treetop hangout!
• Whether they're swinging from a vine, skating down the ramp or just enjoying the rooftop view, there¿s a good time in store for you and your bobble-headed friends
• Pets can ride the basket up to the roof, get a push on the tire swing or relax the day away in the hammock
• Join in the fun with your favorite bobble-headed friends all day long!
• Playset comes with 2 pets and lots of accessories

Fisher-Price Rainforest Jumperoo - Kids Christmas Toys

Fisher-Price Rainforest Jumperoo
From Fisher Price

Customer Reviews

THE BEST BABY GIFT EVER!!!!!!!
I bought this for my baby when she was 5 months old. She could sit in it and it supported her just fine. She'd kick her legs and squeal when she's bounce. Her tippie toes barely reached the floor. However, the motion sensor sound and lights went off and it would give her giggle fits and she loved being in this more than her Papsan swing! She'd fall asleep in in it and the seat is set up so nicely that it makes a comfortable place for them to catnap! Once she was a little bigger and could jump she'd want to be in it nonstop! This is my youtube video of her in her bouncer:

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She's 2 now and she still climbs in it to jump and play! The best baby item I have ever owned! I only wish I'd had this with my first two!

busywith2
Shop around. Amazon had the best price, $[...] with free shipping. I bought it for my 6 month old, and she loves it. It took her a couple weeks before she learned how to jump and twist in it, but she loves it now. Keeps her occupied for about 20-30 minutes at a time. Seems like forever to a busy mom!

A great jumper for your little monkey!!
I bought this jumper for my grandson when he was 4 1/2 months old b/c his dad loved the doorway model when he was a baby. After a short learning curve for the jumping aspect of the toy, he absolutely loves it!!! He likes the toys that are attached- I wasn't sure about the firefly b/c it just hangs over the side, but he goes for Flora Firefly every time he's in the Jumparoo. He will jump and jump to keep the music playing (you can set the music to play when he jumps or all the time or not at all) and is absolutely thrilled with the results as evidenced by the ear-splitting grin on his face. This is definitely a must-buy. I move it from room to room while I clean up or cook dinner or even eat lunch (yes, you can even have a hot meal courtesy of the Jumparoo!). We have the Rainforest mobile and he likes to see his Rainforest Friends here as well. The only drawback to the Jumparoo is the height adjustment. Even at the number 1 setting, we have to place a small pillow or folded blanket underneath in order for his toes to touch the floor as recommended because he's not the tallest monkey on the percentile charts. But I would definitely recommend getting this toy for your baby-they can just sit in the Jumparoo and watch the world or have some great jumping time to exercise those leg muscles that they'll soon be using to run around the jungle-5 Stars in my book!

Melissa & Doug Birthday Party Birthday Cake

Melissa & Doug Birthday Party Birthday Cake
From Melissa and Doug

Customer Reviews

My daughter LOVES, LOVES, LOVES this toy!!!!
Super cute, super durable and super fun for playing 'birthday party.' The perfect birthday gift for any young child. (age 2-6 or so I would say, although it does have some smallish round pieces which are about the size of a quarter)

Birthday cake without the sugar!
All our family birthdays fall in September, and birthday cake takes on a life of its own. So, this toy was a nice way for our 2-year-old granddaughter to re-enact all the excitement. She's had lots of fun with it.

What's in the Box
Includes 6-slice cake, serving plate, 19 toppings, 7 candles, wooden spatula and storage box.

Three delectable toppings can be added, and the cake comes in a decorative box

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Melissa & Doug Wooden Sandwich-Making Set

Melissa & Doug Wooden Sandwich-Making Set
From Melissa and Doug

Customer Reviews

making sandwiches
My 3 grandchildren, ages 2 1/2 to 3 1/2, love this! They take orders for sandwiches, then have a great time making them! The pieces are made from wood, so there is nothing to break.

Fun for 3 year old
I gave this to my niece for her 3rd birthday. She loved it and immediately began making "food deliveries" to her party guests.

Fun Activity for Kids
Kids really enjoy playing with this and it helps to teach them how food is prepared. They really like putting together different combinations of the inside ingredients. I like the wood better than plastic. I babysit my grandchildren and they like to "make meals" for me.

Product Description

This Sandwich-Making Wooden Play Set includes colorful likenesses of meaty cold cuts, garden vegetables and fresh bread. The entire pieces feature Velcro inserts, so keeping sandwich creations together is no problem. A play wooden knife rounds out the collection. The kit comes packaged in a 12" X 10" wooden crate. Also, it includes 18 mix-and-match pieces total.

Features

• Kids love hearing the realistic "crunch" as they slice their way through these brightly-colored, solid-wood food sets
• Smooth-sanded pieces and superior craftsmanship make these value-packed sets ones kids will enjoy again and again!
• Includes 16 colorful, wooden pieces

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Fisher-Price Amazing Animals Sing and Go Choo-Choo

Fisher-Price Amazing Animals Sing and Go Choo-Choo [Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging]

From Fisher Price

Customer Reviews

GREAT TOY!!
MY SON LOVES THIS TOY. HE HAS OWNED THIS FOR A YEAR NOW, AND STILL PLAYS WITH IT. AND BATTERIES LAST AS LONG TIME IT IS AS WELL. ANIMALS ARE ADORABLE. THE SOUNDS IT MAKES ARE SOOOO CUTE TOO. MY SON LOVES TO PUSH THE ANIMALS DOWN TO MAKE THE SONGS GO.

it's my godson's favorite toy
I bought this for my godson's 1st birthday, and he loves it. It's educational, as it gives a parent an opportunity to teach animal names as well as colors. Children can learn motor skills by loading and unloading the train. I think it's pretty. It's my godson's favorite toy right now.

Fun Train Toy
My son has played with this train for over a year now (from the time he was one). He doesn't care too much about the animals, but the train itself he loves to play with - he pushes it around and loads things into it. As a parent, you may start to despise the cutesy songs about animals, but thankfully, there is a switch to turn it off or have it on a lower volume. This train has held up really well under a lot of rough use (outside in the dirt, water spilt on it, etc.). Good toy, good quality.

What's in the Box
Three animal friends and a motorized train.

Select 'Sit and Play' mode for younger babies.

Select 'Move-Along Fun' mode for active babies.

Melissa and Doug Food Groups - Kids Christmas Toys

Melissa and Doug Food Groups
From Melissa and Doug

Customer Reviews

Adorable, fun, durable and did I mention aoorable? :-)
I ordered this from Amazon a year ago for a great price with the FREE super saver shipping, and it has gotten a lot of play. My now 2 1/2 year old daughter and her little friends all love to play kitchen and whip up some fun with this food. (I know the recommended age is 3 and up but in my opinion this is really fine for a 2 year old, maybe just watch the egg if they put things in their mouth still) I would definitely buy this again. Another great Melissa and Doug product!

Great Set!
My son loves this set. The only downfall is that the orange is just a painted ball and has been permanently taken away due to throwing. The same is about to happen with the lemon, egg and tomato. So, if you have a thrower in your house, beware! They are solid pieces and hurt! Other than that, love it! My son loves to make burgers and hot dogs (no bun with the hot dog though). He also loves to go to the "store" and "buy" milk and bananas. Love the set, and the crates the food comes in!

not as much fun as other Melissa & Doug products
This doesn't compare to the birthday cake or pizza for fun. For fruit & vegs play food I would suggest the velcro cutting food instead. Way more interesting.

Product Description

Who's hungry? Mix and match to make a yummy meal. This 21-piece set is full of well-balanced, nutritious pretend food. All four food groups are individually boxed in sturdy wooden crates for storage, sorting, and stacking.

Features

• 21-piece food set
• Includes all 4 food groups
• Each group stored separately
• Recommended Age Range 3 Years and up

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Play-Doh Creativity Center - Kids Christmas Toys

Play-Doh Creativity Center
From Hasbro

Customer Reviews

Wide variety of playdoh materials
A lot of stuff for a relatively small value. Quite fun for me! A little overage for my 3 year old but I'm sure he'll pick up soon. He loves the scissors the most.

Awesome Play-doh set
There are a lot of accessories and play-doh. My daughter begs us everyday to play with it, but she has to wait for her little brother to go to bed (he puts the play-doh in his mouth :)

A must for Play-Doh fans
I bought this for my daughter for Christmas 2 years ago and she is still playing with it. I love all of the storage space for her numerous Play-Doh accessories and it slips easily under her bed for quick clean up. This is a GREAT toy.

Product Description

The Play-Doh Creativity Center encourages kids to mold pretend meals, make faces, decorate a party scene and create animal friends. Kids can shape their own creations, or use the 26 built-in molds. There are plenty of cutters, extruders and additional molds to keep the creative juices flowing, and the built-in storage compartments and Play-Doh Pick-Up Stick tool make for easy clean-up. Perfect for a rainy afternoon, a scheduled play date or keeping kids engaged in creative thinking, the Creativity Center is more than enough fun for one, or many.

Features

• Activity table with more than 45 accessories
• Kids can decorate a 4-picture activity mat with Play-Doh creations
• 26 built-in molds
• Built-in storage compartments
• Special Play-Doh Pick Up Stick tool makes cleaning up bits of Play-Doh compound a breeze

Fisher-Price Little People Animal Sounds Farm

Fisher-Price Little People Animal Sounds Farm
From Fisher-Price

Customer Reviews

15 Month Old Son Loves it!
My son received this as a gift a couple weeks ago and plays with it daily. The animals that came with it do not have fur. They each have their own stall...except the goat?? The doors make the sound of the animal that goes in that stall. The only complaint with durability is that the silo disconnects easily from the barn, but it is supposed to. It makes for a fun game for my son to tear it off and want me to fix it.

All in all, the toy is very entertaining for my son. He plays with it about 30-45 minutes throughout the day...which says a lot. I would definitely recommend the purchase if your child loves animals and likes figures.

My 3 year olds still love this toy
We received this toy for my twin girls' first birthday. They are now 3 and a half and still play with this toy. The only downside is the silo does come unattached very easily and it was quite annoying to keep fixing it. Now though the silo unattached is a rocket ship and pretty much anything else they can think of. I bought this for my 2 year old niece and her sister who is almost 1 and they both love it. Definitely worth buying!

Great addition to the collection!
My son received this barn for his birthday. He really likes playing with it. He usually drives his cars through the opening, and likes using the animals with the Little People Zoo. The only problem we've had with this is the silo has come off! My son dropped it, we put it back on, and it fell off again. This makes it easier to store, but also doesn't get played with now. I couldn't take anymore toys that make noise, so we didn't put batteries in it....and my son doesn't seem to mind at all!!

Features

• The farm includes Farmer Jed, cow, sheep, horse and pig
• This play set also comes with a special free sampler DVD featuring three charming stories of the Little People friends
• Play peek-a-boo through the doors
• Good for hours of fun for your child
• The chicken stays attached to the barn