Holiday Gift Ideas from PartyLite

Last month I featured some wonderful products from PartyLite. PartyLite is a leader in the art of creating ambiance and entrepreneurial home business opportunities, with over 68,000 Consultants worldwide.

This month I have another fabulous and fun product to show you. It’s called the Light Illusion LED Pillar Candle. 

This inventive unscented candle has an LED light that illuminates the rustic wax candle, creating a warm glow. Powered by four AA batteries (included). On/off switch on the bottom of candle.

When I received the Light Illusion LED Pillar Candles I was in love. First off I had no idea they still had wax on them. I knew they would look like candles but I truly had no idea how much they look like candles. Even when they are turned on they flicker like real candles.

The Light Illusion LED Pillar Candles come in sizes 3″ x 5″, 3″ x 6″ and 3′ x 7″. You can order them as a trio set which includes one of each for $59.95 or individually.

Below are pictures of how I set up my Light Illusion LED Pillar Candles.

“I received a product for this review on behalf of the company. All opinions are solely my own. Others who may use this product or service may have different opinions.”

Little Mommy Walk & Giggle Doll

 Mattel has some awesome hot items this year for Christmas. Mattel has always had awesome toys and I can’t wait to share them with you!

Little Mommy Walk & Giggle Doll

Little mommies will be full of pride and joy as their Little Mommy Walk & Giggle™ Doll reaches the ultimate milestone – walking – and takes her very first steps.  The doll magically senses when her “mommy” is holding her hands to help her walk with help or alone! She also responds to tummy tickles with adorable giggling sounds and motion.  This interactive doll also recognizes her pacifier and bottle for realistic nurturing play.  And, the Walk & Giggl Doll plays Peek-a-Boo, sings silly songs, walks her puppy on a leash and says sweet phrases like, “No, no help Mama,” “All by myself,” and “I told you…I can do it!”  Caucasian and African-American dolls available.

Retail $69.99  each               

Interactive Doll Makes Nurturing Fun for Your Little “Mommy”
This cheerful toddler comes dressed in a pair of brightly patterned pajamas. She has positionable arms, friendly eyes, and a hairdo that curls into ringlets at the ends. The doll comes with her own accessories, including a bottle, blanket, pacifier, and a puppy with rolling wheels and a leash for easy walking.

The doll is easily removed from the box by turning and removing two simple key locks from the back, then unfastening the clear rubber bands from the doll’s wrists. The bottle, pacifier, and blanket are also fastened by rubber bands. Parents may need to use scissors to cut the flexible wire attaching the puppet to box. To get playtime started, power up the doll with 6 “AA”/LR6 alkaline batteries (not included) — two in the back (underneath the pajamas) along with two in each foot. A small Phillips head screwdriver is required to open the battery doors.

Once the batteries are installed, simply flip the power switch on her back, which is located just above the battery door, and playtime can begin. The doll’s special “magic-touch” hands respond to touch, so your child only needs to touch a finger to get the doll talking and giggling. A button on her tummy can also be pressed to get her started. She has a set of more than 60 randomized songs, sounds, and phrases that include “Bottle, mama?” “Tickle me!” and “Let’s play peek-a-boo!”

She Walks, Talks, Giggles, and Plays
The Walk & Giggle doll can stand up and walk all by herself. When placed in a sitting position on a flat surface, this doll can get herself to a standing position, then begin walking. If she falls down, she can get up on her own. If she is lying flat and facing down, the doll will automatically get up without assistance — if she is lying flat and facing up, she cannot get up and will ask for help by saying, “Help me up, mama!”

The Walk & Giggle doll keeps her “mommy” busy. Tickle her and she wiggles and giggles. When she requests her bottle, it’s time to give her a sip from her favorite bottle with its dancing teddy bear design. She also keeps on-the-go by walking her colorful pooch, who is equipped with wheels and a leash for an easy stroll. When she asks to play Peek-a-Boo, place her hands in the corner pockets of the included blanket, then touch both hands simultaneously — she will know it’s Peek-a-Boo time and bring the blanket up to her eyes.

Pretend-and-Play Design Helps Teach Language and Social Skills
The interactive design of the Walk & Giggle doll not only entertains children, it also helps develop their language and social skills. The doll’s repertoire of phrases help children to practice speech while at play, so the experience is both entertaining and educational. And the practice of helping the doll — from feeding her to lending a hand when she falls down — encourages nurturing behavior in a child, helping lead to generosity and friendliness in social environments such as classrooms and play groups.

The doll’s realistic sounds and random, interactive phrases make an excellent stimulation for role-playing.

What’s in the Box
Fisher Price Little Mommy Real Loving Baby Walk & Giggle Doll with bottle, blanket, pacifier, and toy puppy with leash.

DISCLOSURE: “I received a product for this review on behalf of the company.”

LeapFrog Zippity

We recently received the new Zippity Learning System from LeapFrog. Right away the girls wanted to play with it. So today we broke it out and I have to say that both of them had a blast with it.

Sarah loved the toy and was able to figure out how to use it right away. Zippityis a new high-energy learning system that gets preschoolers dancing, jumping, playing and learning with Disney characters they love! The Zippity system introduces preschool curriculum through full-body play and learning. Using the interactive bopper and mat, children can stomp, swing, bop and march, driving the learning with their arms and legs!

The Zippity system comes with eight built-in games featuring the popular Playhouse Disney characters from Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, My Friends Tigger & Pooh, Little Einsteins and Handy Manny. All eight built-in learning activities bring the characters to life on your TV through high-quality animations and feature two levels of play for hours of active learning fun.

One feature I love is the fact that the system turns off after a period of no play. This saves the batteries! I do wish that it didn’t take batteries though. Batteries cna get expensive and the Zippity takes 6 C!!!

Sam setting up the profile:

Sam Playing:

Sarah Playing:

“I received a product for this review on behalf of the company above. All opinions are solely my own. Others who may use this product or service may have different opinions.”

ONE winner will receive a Zippity Learning System,enter at MommyMandy

Pets Unleashed

Pets Unleashed has created the perfect gift for your furry family member. The distinctive, personalized leash holders are fashionable, functional and created for pets with style. The simple design of the pet leash holders keeps your pet’s belongings organized and easy to access for Fido’s walks.

We love our family dog AbbyJean. She is by far one of the best dogs I have ever known. She is super friendly and loves the girls. Plus we love to spoil her rotten

When I saw the beautiful leash holders by Pets Unleashed I fell in love with them and knew we needed one for AbbyJean.

I knew that the leash holders would be nice looking from seeing the pictures but when ours arrived I was shocked at how well crafted they are and how beautiful they are.

Each holder is handcrafted from wrought iron in your pet’s name providing a unique décor accent in your foyer or mudroom. Pets Unleashed is a family operated North American manufacturing facility.

Being functional yet funky, many customers have ordered the holders for their children’s rooms or just for house keys. The versatile nature of the holders provides a unique décor accent to your home – definitely a conversation piece.

For further information or to order our holders visit us online at www.petsunleashed.ca or call 1-888-368-6960.