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Sesame Street Party Planning Kit

Sunny Days…sweepin’ the clouds away…on my way to where the air is sweet… Can you tell me how to get, how to get to Sesame Street?

How can you not smile when you hear that song, right? And who doesn’t LOVE Sesame Street? Even the Grouch loves Sesame Street- and he’s the grouch! So what better theme for a kids party?

The lovely ladies at elevencupcakes have created the most adorable Party Planning Kit ever- and it includes everything you need to put together an unforgettable kids party!

What you get:

Party Guide: 24 pages of step by step instructions and beautiful pictures that walk you through everything you need to do to prepare for your party! The guide gives you directions on how to create all of the super fun stuff you see in the picture, like-

  • Happy birthday party banner
  • Party centerpiece
  • Decorative ribbon wall
  • Kid friendly finger food ideas
  • Colorful cupcakes and toppers
  • And more!

Trust me, even if you’re not a crafty type, these are all totally do-able. The instructions are simple, the ideas are super fun, and with the printables included- it will be so easy to put together! You even get ideas for games and kids activities, as well as some cute trivia for the grown-ups.

They include helpful things like a party timeline to help you plan, cool party tips, ideas for do-it-yourself favors and a resource guide- everything you need to stay organized! And think of how much money you can save by putting this together yourself, vs buying a bunch of overpriced supplies at your local party store? Plus- this is much cuter than anything you’ll find in a big store, for sure!

Create and Celebrate!

Look at the TON of great printables you get with this kit-

  • Customized invitations
  • Customized welcome sign
  • Happy Birthday Banner
  • Customized food labels (14)
  • Customized cupcake toppers
  • Birthday party hats (elmo, cookie monster, big bird, oscar & zoe)
  • Thank you notes
  • Customized water bottle labels
  • Kids games
  • Adult trivia
  • Customized thank you tags

Sounds like a good time, right?

The ladies at elevencupcakes put a ton of time into making these party printables- they hand-cut each character individually from textured papers, and then scanned in those images. What that means is that you can really see all of the fun textures and details, making these a really unique printable. So cute!

When you order your kit, you get to customize it too- You give them the following info, and they’ll create a personalized party set just for you kiddo:

  • Child’s first name
  • Child’s age (that they will be turning)
  • Party date, time, and location
  • RSVP date and contact (phone or email)
  • 14 food labels (character name for the top and food for the bottom).

The party guide is just packed full of fun ideas– This would be a great Birthday Party, obviously. But it would also make a super fun playdate, mommy group meeting, or for any other event you want to celebrate. And since you get the PDF files for all of the printables- you could most of them again- since you can print as many as you want. Awesomesauce.

Win a Sesame Street Party Planning Kit!

To win the Customized Sesame Street Party Planning Kit, use the Rafflecopter form below to get your entries in! And you can come back each day too, for the daily entry options– Good Luck!

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{Rafflecopter Giveaway} Hot Wheels Nitro Speeders!!

New- Hot Wheels Nitro Speeders!

When the kids heard that Mom Select was sending us one of the brand new Hot Wheels Nitro Speeders remote control cars to test out– Well, excited isn’t even enough to describe it. And I’m not gonna lie, I was pretty excited to check them out myself too…

About the Nitro Speeders:

These are the tiniest RC car that I’ve ever seen! The package says that they go from 0-600 mph in a second– Which seems pretty impossible, right? So of course I went to the expert, my boyfriend, who is a race car driver. He figured it out- it drives at 8.3mph, which is the equivalent to 600 mph in the car’s 1/87th scale. Now, 8.3 mph may not sound as impressive, but let me tell you– This baby is FAST!!

What’s super cool about these Nitro Speeders is that as you can see in the photo, the car fits right inside of the remote, and that’s how it charges. So- kiddo’s can put the car in to charge, throw it all in their back pocket, and when they’re ready to play- pull it out charged and ready to go, and that battery pack becomes the remote. Awesomesauce!

See it in action–

So cool, right?

I had a video to share with you guys– So fun. But since I’m new to this whole video review thing, I couldn’t figure out how to get it on here today. But you’ll see it soon- it’s too funny.

For now, read the reviews from the family-

Nephews: 5 year old says- “It’s faster than Batman!!” 7 year old says, “Can I take it to school?? No one will BELIEVE me when I tell them how fast it is!! I have to show them!!”

The baby: Thought it was the funniest thing she’d ever seen. The boys would let her toddle over to it, and as soon as she was thiiiiis close to grabbing it, they’d drive it away again. She’d SQUEAL with laughter and chase it again. It can also do some pretty great little spins, which she thought was hysterical. Good times.

The dog: Hates it. Like, wants to fight it to the death. He was quite offended that his barking and growling from under the kitchen island did not scare the Nitro Speeder away.

Boyfriend: Very jealous, and wants his own for Christmas.

Tips for Playing with the Nitro Speeders-

These have a LED type light that helps to control them- so they won’t work well in a super bright area. Like, the full afternoon sunshine on the deck made them work really sporadically, but in a bright lit kitchen they worked great. Also, they’re super small- which makes them super cool- but also makes them a little tricky to control. And they’re REALLY cool if you use any type of old Hot Wheels track you have on hand, and let ’em fly through that. Impressive!

Want to win one??

The lovely ladies at Mom Select are going to give one lucky winner the same Hot Wheels Nitro Speeder that I was provided for this review. Super exciting!

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Today Show- BlogHer, Cool Mom Picks, and Back-to-School Buys!

One of my FAVORITE brands for moms was featured on the Today show!

These are some of the best products for Back-to-School from Cool Mom Picks… And they’re all SO much fun, I had to share ’em!

Cool Mom Picks for Back-to-School:

These are all super fun, right?

I subscribe to Cool Mom Picks via email, to see their daily finds, and they always share the coolest stuff. And this segment on the Today show is no different- I’d LOVE to have all of this stuff.

Which one is YOUR favorite?

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Free Paper Idea Kit!

Get a Super Fun Kids Crafting Freebie!

Head on over to PaperTube.com today, fill out your shipping info on the form, and check the button to request a Free Paper Tube Idea Kit!

This is a super fun freebie for the kids. When I request these kind of free offers, I enter one of the kids names in the form, so that the package comes for them! They love seeing their name, and getting their own mail.

More Free Kids Stuff:

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The Munchkin Bunch Contest!!

Munchkin Bunch Contest

I entered Abby in the contest on Munchkin’s Facebook page, to be part of their new “Munckin Bunch”… A group of kiddo’s that “will become the stars of our Facebook page, providing us with monthly updates (via their parents) on the fun things they do each day.” Super fun, right? And you know I love to share, and post, and talk… :)

BIG Surprise!

When I saw a Facebook post today from Munchkin that they had picked the top 10 finalists, I was bummed, since I hadn’t heard anything from them and assumed we weren’t a finalist. I wanted to take a look though, and see if there were any little one’s that I knew, or at least help someone else out with my votes- Even if I didn’t know them. Karma, you know?

Imagine my TOTAL SURPRISE to see my little girls face as the first finalist on the page!! Woooo!!!! There are only 10 finalists, and the top 5 vote getters will be part of the new Munchkin Bunch…. So I’d LOVE your help with some votes!!

Abby says… “Please check out my Profile on Munchkin’s Facebook Page and give me some votes!! I really want to be a part of the Munchkin Bunch!!”

She’s the first face on the list– The picture that you see above is the one that they used. Her name is Abby Piper, and you can click the vote button up to FIVE times each day!

If all of my Sunshine and Sippy Cups fans could give her some votes, and show Munchkin that you’d love to have her be a part of their team, I would appreciate it SO much! You guys are always so supportive, so I thank you in advance to anyone who has some time to help out!

PLUS—Remember,  Munchkin is going to be giving away prizes to their fans too, starting soon, only on their Facebook page. So don’t miss out- “Like” them today to vote for Abby, and stay tuned in a few weeks for their new giveaways!

If you have any type of contest where YOU need votes, leave me a link below and I’ll be sure to return the love and give you some votes too!!

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{Rafflecopter Giveaway} Win a GERM FIGHTER Prize Package!

Lysol makes staying Germ-Free Easy!

As a partner with Mom Select, I got to try out some super cool new products from Lysol, just in time for back-to-school… The new Dual Action Disinfecting Wipes, and my favorite- the No-Touch Hand Soap System!

The kids la-la-LOVE the new No-Touch Soap System… The youngest thinks it’s magic like Harry Potter, the older one tries to be sneaky and slow, and trick the dispenser… He says he’s being a ninja… But the Lysol Hand Soap system is totally ninja-proof, and senses his presence every time. …

Why these products Rock:

  • They both kill 99.9% of bacteria- the wipes make wiping out those germs on your counters, door-knobs, and other surfaces super quick and easy, and the hand soap dispenser makes washing hands fun. Seriously, the kids love it!
  • The wipes have 2 sides- they’re like a MacGyver of cleaning wipes. One side is for regular cleaning jobs, the other has scrubbers for tough messes. Awesome.
  • The dispenser starter kit comes with everything you need- the stainless steel pump, soap, and even the batteries. Love that.
  • The Super-cool No-Touch soap dispenser automatically senses when your hands are under it, and gives you just the right amount of soap- perfect for little ones that don’t know how much to use!

Teaching Kids About Germs:

We all know that anywhere with lots of people have more germs- like malls, grocery stores, or big offices. But while those places might be germ gathering places, anywhere that with lots of KIDS is like a germ Mardi-Gras Party, right?

Teaching kids about germs, how they spread, and why hand washing and keeping clean is important can do a lot to cut down on winter colds and flu… And while it seems crazy to think of that stuff, the sniffle season will be here before we know it!

Watch as Sid the Science Kid teaches about germs….

And, a fun little way to show kids how germs spread: Take a handful of those tiny craft pom-pom’s, then blow into your hand the way you would if you sneezed. Let the kids watch as the pom-pom’s blow all over the place- That’s what germs do when you sneeze, too!!

And watch as he teaches kids the importance of washing their hands. Love it.

At our house we sing this song when handwashing:

“Soap and water, that’s the way,

You can wash the germs away!

Keep on washing, ‘cuz when you do,

You’ll wash the germs away- it’s true!

Now your hands are clean, here’s why-

‘Cuz germs are down the drain, goodbye!!”

Silly, yes. But by the time they’ve sang the whole song and are ready to wave goodbye to the germs, they’ve washed long enough to really clean up.

Keep your family germ-free!

  • Look for these super cool new products in your local store, and check out Lysol.com for some great coupons and special offers.
  • And be sure to stop by their Facebook page and enter to win a prize that makes my heart beat faster…. A Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliance Prize Package!! That would be amazing, right? And you can’t win if you don’t enter….
{Disclaimer: I was provided with samples of both products, so that we could use ’em and share an honest review about our experience. All opinions are 100% mine.}
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One lucky reader will WIN the same cool GERM FIGHTER prize package that we got to try out- The new Dual Action Disinfecting Wipes, and the No-Touch Hand Soap System too! Let your kids experience this super-hand-washing-excitement as the kiddo’s at my house….

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{Rafflecopter Giveaway} Time Island Kids Prize Package!

Check out the fun new kids game ~ Time Island!

“Time Island is a virtual world for kids where they can play games, learn about nature and survival and meet other children from around the globe in a safe online environment.”

I found out about Time Island from MomSelect; they chose our family to be part of a fun campaign to help spread the word about this great game!

I was worried at first that the kids might not like it… It’s a free game on the computer, and they’re used to playing the Wii and Xbox, you know? But they LOVE it.

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Sounds cool, right?

The kids have so much fun playing it- they love meeting new kids and chatting online when they join other tribes, they love outsmarting the little green monsters, “Grogs”, and my youngest nephew just likes walking around and exploring the island!

As for me, I love that there’s no violence like some of their video games have, that it’s an interactive environment but it’s SAFE {if anyone uses bad language, bullying, or anything else, you can report it, and they won’t be able to play.}, and it really makes the kids think while they play, instead of just mindlessly blowing stuff up!

What is Time Island?

It’s like Survivor, but for kids. You have to figure out how to survive, join with others in tribes, explore the jungles and beaches, and use your wits to outsmart the others! Seriously, the boys would play this for hours if I let them…

Join Us!

To join us on Time Island, sign up here- TimeIsland.com. After you sign up {and remember, it’s totally FREE to join!}, they’ll send you a confirmation email {this is so that kids can’t sign up and play without you knowing… You confirm the email, and decide which settings the kids are allowed to play under!} After you confirm, the kids can build their own avatar to play with.

Are YOU on Time Island?

If you guys are playing on Time Island yet? What do you think of it? Or if you’re learning about it for the first time, what do you think? Any questions about it? Comment away!

Win it!!

Use the easy peasy Rafflecopter Giveaway form to win a Super Cool Prize Package filled with cool stuff:

time islandPrize Package Includes:

One Time Island Backpack!

A Time Island Cell Phone holder!

3 Time Island wrist-bands- One for you, 2 to share with friends!

Super cool Time Island Sunglasses- Black front, green sides with the game logo!

Time Island Stickers- 3 sets!

Bunches of assorted Time Island temporary tattoo’s- featuring the avatars from the game, as well as the Time Island game logo!

 

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