Have fun with LeapFrog GIVEAWAY!

Hi friends!

Who here loves LeapFrog? We're big fans around here. Abbey has had LeapFrog products ranging from toys to movies, and has loved every one of them. She loves that she's having fun, and I love that she's learning.

We recently got the chance to play with and review the new LeapsterGS.

Man, oh man do we love this thing! At first I was a little worried because the LeapsterGS is listed as being for kids ages 4-9, and with Abbey just turning 3 I wasn't sure if there was going to be anything at her level. Don't get me wrong, I want her to be challenged, but I want her to enjoy playing with this thing as well. My worries were completely unfounded! Are there a few games that are over her head? Yes. We play them together, and she is already picking up on new skills and becoming more independent (yay!). However, there are plenty of apps that are completely her speed.

There is a great coloring app, which is usually Abbey's go-to. She also loves the games that involve the camera. Oh yeah, did I mention that? This baby has a camera, and can take pictures and video! It's not just extra add-on either. There are apps that use the camera as part of the game play. It also has motion-based play capabilities (think smart phones and tablets) that involve actions like tilting and shaking as part of the games.

The LeapsterGS has a touch screen and can be used with just your fingers, but it also comes with an (attached!) stylus. Abbey prefers the stylus...not sure why. I am so impressed by the range of games and apps there are for the LeapsterGS. There are reading games, math and science games, everything! And the best part? Kids don't realize they're learning.

The one downfall I can see with the LeapsterGS is the price of the cartridge games. $24.99 for a game is a bit rich for my blood, BUT there is an online app store full of games, videos and e-books starting at $5. Total redemption.

I can see Abbey playing with this toy for years to come. Things like that don't come across all that often, so I get excited when they do.

Want to hear the best part??

I get to give one away!! WOOHOO!! The fabulous people at LeapFrog are giving me the opportunity to give you a super fun device.

That's right, enter below to win your very own LeapsterGS and game cartridge.
The giveaway runs through Sunday, and I will pick a winner on Monday. It's only open to residents of the U.S. Sorry international friends!

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Be blessed!

Heather

Introducing Pony Royale!

This post is sponsored by Pony Royale. I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls Collective, and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.

Hi friends!

So, I think it's pretty safe bet that if little girls love anything, they love ponies and princesses. I don't know how it happens, I think it's genetic. Somehow, some way, little girls will go through a pony phase and a princess phase.

If you're lucky like me, they go through both of those phases at the same time.

So, when I had the chance to review a new line of toys that were not just ponies, but princesses too, I was thrilled! Today I'm going to introduce you to Pony Royale, and let you know how our experience with it was.

Here's a little intro for you:



Aren't they cute?

Pony Royale, a new toy line starring beautiful princess ponies, brings a fresh new approach to princess play in the fashion doll category.  Pony Royale combines favorite play patterns - hair play, fashion play and nurturing play – to give children endless hours of open-ended creative play with a fun and easy fashion system. The full collection, featuring 12 Princess Ponies, all with the ability to mix-and-match their manes, tails and fashion pieces, will be available at Toys R Us in late July and in select Target stores in August.

The twelve Princess Ponies are pony action figure dolls with names, personalities, and changeable hair and outfits.
With two Pony Royale dolls, make over 60 fashion styles!
Each pony comes with a jeweled birthstone blaze
Two sets of Change-It-Up Hair and hair brush included!

Abbey got a chance to play with Brooke, and Sienna. Let me tell you what, she loves them!!

At first I was a little concerned that they might be a bit over her head. She is at the youngest end of their recommended ages. However, she has taken right to them, and plays with them so well! She loves switching out their hair and accessories.

They've already hit "naked Barbie" status in our house. There are pieces of pony paraphernalia (A+ for alliteration!) all over the place. In my book, that's a success!

Oh, the humanity!

I definitely see more Pony Royale in our future. I love that they are a toy that will grow with Abbey. She can play with them now, and as she gets older she will be able to have more complex play experiences with them. There are all sorts of great accessories as well. My one concern was the small pieces. These toys are listed as being for kids ages 3-10, however, know your child. If your 3 year old is still putting things in their mouth, be aware that these come with several small pieces. 

Overall, I am a huge fan of Pony Royale!

Be blessed!

Heather