Get Christmas Ready With Hasbro #2017GG

We are a Hasbro loving family. We have so many of their products, and that doesn't stop the kids from wanting more.  This year, under the tree will be a Nerf Accustrike Aaptorstrike Blaster.

"Practice honing your skills and hitting your mark with the NERF N-STRIKE ELITE ACCUSTRIKE RAPTORSTRIKE blaster. This clip-fed blaster with pop-up sight, adjustable stock and bipod helps players line up their shot and to aim with precision and confidence. Includes two six-dart clips and 18 ACCUSTRIKE series NERF darts. Available at most major retailers."

Mr.K is still really into Transformers, Rescue Bots and car racing, so under the tree for him will be The Rescue Bots Flip Racers Optimus Prime Trailer.

"The fan-favorite TRANSFORMERS RESCUE BOTS vehicle is back! The FLIP RACERS OPTIMUS PRIME TRAILER is the largest converting OPTIMUS PRIME vehicle in the PLAYSKOOL HEROES line yet! Standing 15” tall in bot mode, OPTIMUS PRIME converts into the ultimate race track, with a two-lane speedway for the BLURR and Bumblebee Flipp Racers to Face Off. The Optimus Prime TRAILER stores over 16 racers. (Additional vehicles sold separately) BLURR and BUMBLEBEE FLIP RACER vehicles included and is compatible with the other FLIP RACERS vehicles (sold separately). Available at most major retailers nationwide."

GIVEAWAY

Hasbro wants to help YOU with your gift giving this Christmas as well, and one of my readers will have the chance to win a Rescue Bots Flip Racers Optimus Prime Trailer! (unfortunately delivery before Christmas is NOT guaranteed).

This giveaway is open to Canadian residents, 18+. Void where prohibited. To enter, fill out the form below. Remember to complete the mandatory entries or all entries will be void.

Good luck!

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Tonka Tiny Rescue Response Station #GG2017

I don't know about your little ones, but when my 2 boys were small, they were obsessed with vehicles. They loved cars, trucks, construction vehicles and just about anything with wheels.  They had (still have, but not played with often) a giant bin of cars and 2 or 3 car play mats.  They always loved the small ones to.

Tonka has come out with Tonka Tiny's - sure to be a hit with your little car lover! They are small, so are not intended for super wee ones, definitely a toy that is for 3 years old and over. The Rescue Response Station features 3 levels, ramps and can also store 8 of the Tiny vehicles on level 1!

Playmobil Ghostbusters Ecto-1

If you have a little one that is super into Ghostbusters, then you are going to want to check out the Playmobil Ecto 1.  The play set is a total of 79 pieces and comes with the car and 2 characters. The Ecto 1 is equipped with the original sounds and functioning lights.  Everything your little ghostbusters fan needs to have some fun.

This set is meant for children 6+ and can be purchased at Toys R Us, Mastermind, Hudsons Bay, and Indigo stores. Retails for $59.99.

Awesome Little Green Men #2017GG

Have an awesome Christmas this year with Awesome Little Green Men under the tree! The deluxe battle is a great way to start off. It comes with men from both infantries (8 figures) a poster, dog tags, and 2 chains.

You can also purchase blind boxes (a surprise figure, dog tag and chain) or the starter pack which comes with 4 figures, 4 dog tags and 1 chain.

My kids have always enjoyed playing with action figures, and have a fascination with the military as well.

Little Green Men can be purchased at Toys R Us, Indigo and other Canadian Retailers.  Cost for the blind boxes approximately $5.99, starter pack $19.99 and deluxe battle pack $39.99.

Enter To Win Cars 3 Just In Time For Christmas

We all know and love the gang found in Radiator Springs, and they are back for another film! Cars 3 was released on Blu ray/DVD November 7th.

My family has been a fan since we first saw the original movie, and that hasn't stopped. We have had so many Lightning McQueen and Mater toys, clothing and pillows it was a bit of an obsession for a while.

This new film has some new additions to the cars line up - including Jackson Storm and Cruz Ramirez.

"Disney and Pixar present CARS 3, a fast-paced new tale of Lightning McQueen, his classic CARS friends and a new spirited trainer Cruz Ramirez! Lighting finds himself pushed out of racing by a new generation of faster and younger cars and goes on a journey to discover where he belongs in this new type of high-octane competition."

If you have a Cars fan in your life, this would be a great item to add under the tree this Christmas.

GIVEAWAY 

For your chance to WIN a copy of Cars 3 on Blu-Ray +DVD, use the form below. This giveaway is open to Canadian residents only, and will end on November 28th, 2017 at 1159pm EST. Good luck! **delivery before Christmas cannot be guaranteed**

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Christmas Tree Mouse Ornament

Thinking about Christmas always makes me feel crafty, even though I am not a super crafty person. I like to make new Christmas tree ornaments with the kids, and it's always nice when they are things I have on hand in the house anyways - since most of the time it is a spur of the moment idea. These cute wine cork mice are perfect to add to the tree!

I also think that home made gifts from children are perfect for grandparents, aunts, uncles and God-parents - which is why I am inlcuding this in the 2017 Gift Guide!

Wine Cork Mouse Ornament

Materials:

• Wine corks
• Scissors
• Rhinestones
• Ribbon
• Small jingle bell
• Green sparkly pipe cleaner
• Knife
• Low temperature hot glue gun

Instructions:

1. Begin by slicing off two thin circles from one wine cork, these will be the mouse’s ears.
2. Hot glue the small circle slices to the top of the back of another wine cork, one off to each side.
3. Glue two rhinestone eyes onto the front of the wine cork that you just glued the ears to, and another rhinestone for the nose.
4. Twist a sparkly green pipe cleaner into a spiral shape.
5. Attach the green spiral pipe cleaner to the back of the wine cork to serve as the tail for your mouse.
6. Cut a small piece of ribbon and thread it through a small jingle bell. Tie the ribbon around the cork just under the nose of the mouse.
7. Glue a small loop of twine to the back of the wine cork in between the ears, this will be the hanger for your mouse ornament. 

Enchanted Forest Observation Puzzle

A few months ago I purchased a puzzle for us to do as a family. It was a 1000 piece puzzle, and I quickly realized it was a little too much to start off with.  This 100 piece Enchanted Forest puzzle by Djeco is much better suited.

Puzzles are a great exercise for developing fine motor skills, problem solving, and cognitive skills. 100 pieces is small enough that it should hold their attention, but large enough to challenge them.  Once the puzzle is complete, you need to find the items in it.

If you have a family to buy for, consider gifting a puzzle - they can spend time together completing it!

Playmobil Advent Calendars

As we get closer to the Christmas season, families often have countdowns going. Some use their normal calendar, others use the chocolate advent calendars that can be purchased and some have their own advent traditions.

Growing up, our family always had the chocolate advent calendars that are abundant in stores at the time of year.

When my kids were small, we also used the chocolate ones, but my kids didn't understand the fact that you only eat one, and would often sneak open many windows eating  3 or more chocolates at once.

When I first saw the Playmobil advent calendars, I thought they were a great idea. Something fun for them to open and play with, without adding in sugar to their day.

This year, Mr. K will have the Playmobil Santa's Workshop advent calendar and Mr. J will have the NHL Rivalry on the Pond advent calendar.

How do you celebrate advent with your children?

Tales of Mommyhood 2017 Gift Guide Now Accepting Submissions

It's that time of year. I am busy behind the scenes getting things prepared for the 2017 Gift Guide.  If you would like to see your product or service featured in this years guide, please feel free to send me an email with "2017 Gift Guide" as the subject.

Tales of Mommyhood is accepting submissions for men, women and children. For an idea of what the gift guide will look like, have a peak at the 2016 Gift Guide.

This years gift guide will be live on November 12th, and will have new posts added right up until December 23rd.