Bluey Themed Dining Merch by Zak! Australia

Bluey themed dining options for little fans!

Bluey fans will sit down and eat no problem when eating off of Bluey dining collection by Zak! Australia. 

Available now for lucky Aussies is a cutlery set, melamine bowl and plate (sold separately), cold sipper, and cold lunch bag. 

The products are very reasonably priced, and will share the same high-quality products that other Zak! Products share. I have my fair share of products by Zak! in our home, and I have nothing but high praise. We have only lost a couple of plates due to our nightly toddler plate smash. I love their products, so I am so happy to see this available now. Fans outside of Australian can order on Aussie Toys Online and pay a hefty shipping cost. Australians can order directly from Zak!

Will you order now or wait? I am hoping they reach stores worldwide soon!

Bluey Plush Toys Review + New Bluey Home Decor and Bedroom Comfort Merch! Bluey Sleeping Bags, Bluey Inflatable Furniture!

Bluey Plush Dolls Review + More Blue Toys by Moose Toys! 

In this post, I review the Bluey mini and jumbo plush! I also found some awesome Bluey merch by Moose Toys too! Take all of my dollarbucks! I want it all...for my kids, of course. 

Bluey toys, plush, and games by Moose Toys will be available worldwide very soon! Australian fans of the show already are seeing Bluey merch on shelves across the country. 

At Toy Fair New York 2020, I saw the entire line of Bluey toys, and I was gifted two plush - jumbo Bluey and mini Bluey. I have to say, I wanted to take the entire line of toys home with me. Honestly, I could not think of a better pairing Bluey and Moose Toys -- two Aussie brands that are all about family and fun! To see the entire Bluey collection, please check out my YouTube video. I have a few videos dedicated to Bluey already, so you can also watch the Bluey playlist that I created.

The Bluey plush assortment will come in three varieties -- mini, jumbo, and musical jumbo. The mini plush assortment features Bluey, Bingo, Snickers, and Coco. This is the first wave of plush, I believe, so there will definitely be more added. The Bluey-verse is large and almost matching up to the character list of The Simpsons. 

In this video, I review the Bluey mini plush alongside Moose Toys' popular Chu Chu TV Peek and Surprise toys. I really like to include familiar toys with color, animal, number, and mood learning. My son, Rocco, has not watched Chu Chu TV that often, but he truly loves the toys. Pairing Bluey and Chu Chu TV was a success!

I also reviewed the jumbo Bluey plush in this video. The jumbo Bluey plush is a great plushie for sleeping, so I paired the review with a new Bluey activity book! Of course, this book is not ideal for bedtime, but the magic of Bluey is to imagine, and including an activity book at bedtime will help fuel the imagination and maybe even have your child dream of becoming a fruit bat. You can find the Bluey activity book on Amazon and my full review on my blog!

The Bluey line of plush dolls are very soft, and the overall construction is very well made! The mini plush is just the perfect size for little ones to cuddle and enjoy. You can use them for pretend play and even display as they sit up nicely. The jumbo Bluey plush is just a joy to hold! The construction is very well made, and really takes the playtime of a first grader and toddler well! Bluey is well-loved in our home, and she is still in perfect condition despite being thrown around for a game of keepy-uppey! I was told at Toy Fair that there will be a jumbo Bluey plush with sounds! 

New Bluey Merch Found! 

In my weekly Bluey research, I found more toys by Moose Toys cropping up that edge more on the spectrum of play space and bedtime decor/comfort. I was so happy to find an inflatable chair and mini sofa on Aussies Toys Online. There are also two varieties of sleeping bags, which would be perfect for pretend camping play, nap time, or even for when the kids actually return to school! Little kids can be soothed to sleep with the Bluey and Bingo nightlight that can be used as a torch for nightly visits to the loo, and as a gentle glowing nightlight. These products are slated for June 2020, and will most likely launch in Australia. Coming in September 2020 is a beautiful table and chairs set also by Moose Toys. Keep checking this space and my social media channels to stay up to date to see if they will be released worldwide. Paws crossed if they do!

Bluey is an adventurous heeler pup with an amazing imagination! She and her sister Bingo take their parents along for the ride. Pairing a play session with the Bluey toys along with Chu Chu TV Peek & Surprise toys is a great way to facilitate learning through play! Children love familiar characters and implementing them while teaching basic skills will make educating easy and fun! You can incorporate other familiar characters too! My kids just happen to LOVE the show Bluey on Disney Junior. Bluey is an Australian kids show, and their toys are coming out worldwide this summer. Check out my other videos to see more!

Check on Amazon for more books published by Penguin Books like The Creek, Good Night, Fruitbat, The Beach, and more! 

How do you keep kids engaged during edu-play sessions? Are your kids fans of the show Bluey? Are you? Bluey is a favorite among all of us, parents too! 

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LEGO® TECHNIC™ LAMBORGHINI SIÁN FKP 37 REVEAL! August 1, 2020 Global Retail Release!

LEGO® TECHNIC™ LAMBORGHINI SIÁN FKP 37 REVEAL!

Flashy. Sporty. Dream car. Dream build.

Revealed today the LEGO® TECHNIC™ LAMBORGHINI SIÁN FKP 37 takes the beauty from the street to our toy shelf. Modeled with LEGO precision, and Lamborghini sleek design, this pairing is … bellissimi. The lime green paint, golden rims, the extremely detailed interior will turn car enthusiasts into quick LEGO fans. 

This set will be available for sale exclusively at LEGO.com on June 1, 2020.  It will be available at all retailers globally on August 1, 2020. The Lamborghini SHAN has 3,696 pieces and is for ages 18 and up. Perfect build to do with an adult car enthusiast. Start these kids young! Pricing reflects the highly detailed build and I think it is priced right: US $379.99 – CA $489.99 – DE €379.99 – UK £349.99 – FR €379.99 – DK 2899DKK *Euro pricing varies by country.  Please visit shop.LEGO.com for regional pricing.

The Expertly designThe set was expertly designed for ages 18+ and is 3,696 pieces.  It will be available online exclusively at LEGO.com on June 1st, then in many retailers globally on August 1, 2020.

Facts:

LEGO^® Technic Lamborghini Sián FKP 37 (42115)

• Age 18+
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• 3,696 pieces
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• Enjoy immersive building with this LEGO® Technic™ Lamborghini Sián FKP 37 set (42115). Then explore the car’s faithful features, including V12 engine with moving pistons, steering, and front and rear suspension.
• With an 8-speed sequential transmission, movable rear spoiler, opening front and rear hood, detailed disc brakes and golden rims, this LEGO® Technic™ set brings you closer than ever to the real Lamborghini Sián FKP 37.
• Designed especially for super sports car fans, with superb detailing, this advanced LEGO® Technic™ construction set comes with a decorative display plate and unique serial number to unlock exclusive online content.
• A rewarding building project for you, or a special birthday present or holiday gift for a loved one. This LEGO® set is presented in exclusive luxury packaging and provides a stunning display piece to own and enjoy.
• In a vivid lime green color scheme, with golden rims and decorated elements, this 1:8 scale buildable model car measures over 5” (13cm) high, 23” (60cm) long and 9” (25cm) wide.

Are you planning on getting this set? This is as close to a Lamborghini I will ever get! Let me know i the comments your thoughts!

Thank you LEGO Group for sending me this information to share! Check out more of my LEGO reveals on my blog and YouTube channel.

Make Jammin' a Thing of the Present with Jammin' With You Musical Lessons at Home! Free Classes This Week!

We’re jamming! I hope you like jammin’ too. With the kids at home the rest of the school year and the possibility of a socially distanced summer, parents and caregivers really have to be creative to keep kids engaged! Virtual music lessons with Jammin' With You is just the ticket to get kids involved in fulfilling hobby!

Music is a great way to strengthen communication, encourage expression, and will unlock a world of musical creativity. Jammin’ With You kids can access Jammin’ With You, 24/7. Now, parents can register for one, two, or more FREE classes this week! Check out the schedule below!

An unlimited access pass for kids ages one to seven is available for just $29 per month. The Unlimited Access Pass is such a great value because online music apps can quickly add up - sometimes weekly charges are incurred for some music app. With Jammin’ With You, your kids can learn to play their favorite instrument from the comfort of their own home with human, seasoned musical professionals - not an AI app-bot! Kids can learn to play guitar, play piano, play the drums, learn the saxophone, even hone their singing skills, and more!

Music is truly a wonderful gift, and no matter what age is children are given the tools to learn, then they will succeed, which is why Jammin’ With You is the perfect way to introduce music lessons. Lessons that are carefully curated and totally available online. All you need is the instrument you want to study, and a subscription and you’ll be able to access easy to follow music lessons for your kids and even yourself to enjoy! 

Are you ready to start jammin’? Let me know in the comments if you’re taking advantage of these great offers!

Stay up to date with Jammin' With You and their latest news by following them on their social media on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. You can even check out their band Josh and the Jamtones on iTunes and Spotify! 

Fuzzikins Cottontail Cottage Pop-Up Playhouse Craft Playhouse Review PlayMonster

Pair the power of imagination, creativity, and versatility all in one adorable playset! Thank you so much PlayMonster for sending us Fuzzikins Cottontail Cottage for our review! 

The Cottontail Cottage opens up a 360-degree world for creative play. Colors the Fuzzikins figures, and then wash them off to get colored again! This set is adorable, it comes with three markers, three washable figures, an entire collection of stickers that act as decorations and furniture for the house, 360-degrees of play, and lots of cues to create a world for the Fuzzikins! 

Fuzzikins are for ages four and up, and is an extremely versatile plaything for your kiddo’s toy box. Once playtime is over, you can wash the Fuzzikins figures in water and then let dry, and like magic - they're plain again. Fold up the play-set flat like a book for easy clean and storage. I would suggest saving the box to store it. The box can also be cut up for more figures to add to the Cottontail Cottage.

Overall, I am so impressed with this set with how compact it is, as well as, how big the play space becomes. I tried regular washable markers on the Fuzzikins and they washed off perfectly, so kids are not just limited to the three colors that it comes with. Make sure the marker says washable, though! If you want to expand the world of Fuzzikins, then check out more of play-sets featuring this adorable toy line! I love the Fuzzikins Camper which is very on-trend, and would be a great play-set for more open-ended play!

You can buy Fuzzikins playsets at Walmart and on Amazon for $21.99. Choose from dogs, cats, and more! You can buy more of PlayMonster's toys and games directly from PlayMonster.com! Thank you so much PlayMonster for sending us this free product for our review and pure enjoyment! 

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New Bluey Time to Play Sticker Book Review + Toys Sneak Peek!

What time is it? It's time to play with Bluey! Bluey is the beloved blue heeler pup from the hit Australian kids' show, Bluey! Bluey crossed over to mainstream last year when she was introduced to Disney Junior fans' hearts! Now fans can hold her and play with her in person with the introduction of the wildly anticipated toys, plush dolls, and games by Moose Toys. We also have beautiful books published by Penguin Books Australia. Check out my Bluey Toys coverage on my YouTube channel - you can see the full product line!

Back to the Book 

Bluey: Time to Play is a cute sticker book featuring 16 pages of fun, and 80+ stickers for kids to enjoy. The show Bluey is all about play and fueling the imagination, so this book is full of ways for kids to get creative. The book itself is well made with a near lay-flat style, the pages perfect for markers, watercolor pencils, and even crayons. The stickers are not reusable, but to make it easier for kids to apply, each sticker section is labeled by page. The size is about 9 x 12, I didn't measure - it's comparable to that, and it's thin for easy storage. Bluey: Time to Play is colorful and full of fun just like our favorite Heeler family! Find it on Amazon now!

Overall, I think Bluey: Time to Play is a great addition to your probably already growing Bluey collection. Bluey: Time to Play, focuses on creativity, mini activities, and also provides a great boredom buster for the kiddos during isolation! 

Check on Amazon for more books published by Penguin Books like The Creek, Good Night, Fruitbat, The Beach, and more! 

All About Bluey 

Bluey: Time to Play is published by Penguin Books / Puffin Books Australia, and can now be ordered on Amazon. More books will be released later this year like The Creek, The Beach, Fruit Bat, and more! I waited a little while for this book to arrive, but it was worth the wait. There are 16 pages of activities and Bluey-isms that Bluey fans will enjoy like a maze, coloring pages, sticker pages with assigned pages for easy application, and special guest appearances from beloved friends like Bob Bilby. 

The show, Bluey, is all about imaginative play and follows everyday events of the Heeler family, Bandit, Chilli, Bluey, and Bingo! I say events because Bluey and little sister Bingo are responsible for breathing life into every day and are centered on imaginative play. Bluey is an Emmy® award-winning Ludo Studio for ABC KIDS and is co-commissioned by ABC Children’s and BBC Studios.


Every day is an adventure with Bluey and Bingo. The show focuses on the importance of family and the importance of play, and their parents truly are the reasons for the little pups' playful personas - Chilli and Bandit are parenting goals for sure. Not to toot my own horn (and my hubby's), but I find our parenting style to be like Chilli and Bandit. I think many parents who also watch (you cannot help but watch because this show just rocks!) will feel the same way!

Let me know in the comments below if you're planning on getting the books or toys! The toys and other merchandise (books and even knickers!) will be out this summer outside of Australia. Lucky Australian fans get it first as they are already available on the Target Australia website.

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NEW LEGO SUPER MARIO Power-Up Packs Revealed August 1 2020 Release

NEW LEGO SUPER MARIO Power-Up Packs Revealed August 1, 2020 Release!

We finally have the LEGO® sets to go with the LEGO Adventures with Mario Starter Set coming out this summer. 

Available August 1, LEGO and Super Mario fans will revel in these adorable sets called Power-Up Packs that will enhance the play experience for the Adventures with Mario Starter Set. The Power-Up packs are $9.99 USD/EUR each.

There will be four new LEGO® Super Mario™ Power-Up Packs that will give LEGO builders opportunities to unlock new ways to play and you can customize each course. Each Power-Up Pack comes with suits that pertain to each course: Fire Mario™ suit, the Propeller Mario™ suit, the Cat Mario™ suit and the Builder Mario™ suit. There are no batteries required for these Power-Up Sets, however, you will need LEGO Mario™ figure included in the LEGO Adventures with Mario Starter Course (71360) set for a fun and fulfilling play experience. 

Which one will you be getting? I feel like, why not get them all? If you splurged on the starter set, then why not build an entire course? I feel that the sets are priced right, and I cannot wait to try them out in person! Comment below with your favorite set! The set that I want to try first is Propeller Mario Power-Up Pack. 

Thank you, LEGO for sending over this information to share with my readers!

Information from LEGO:

Fire Mario Power-Up Pack (71370) When LEGO® Mario™ is powered up with this suit, he can gain Fire Attack power - a new way to attack enemies and collect extra coins. 

Propeller Mario Power-Up Pack (71371) Propeller sounds are triggered when players dress LEGO® Mario™ in this suit and make him ‘fly’ to try and win coins. The propeller suit allows LEGO Mario™ to take to the skies, making new sounds as he soars through the air and collects coins. Take LEGO Mario™ on an action-packed flight and turn your living room into a giant LEGO Super Mario™ level! 

Cat Mario Power-Up Pack (71372) This suit gives LEGO® Mario™ cat-like skills. Dress him in the special pants and cap and he’ll start to meow and purr. Wearing this suit gives Cat Mario™ the special power to walk up vertical obstacles and collect coins. It’s the purr-fect way to have even more fun with the LEGO Super Mario™ levels. 

Builder Mario Power-Up Pack (71373) When LEGO® Mario™ is wearing this suit, players can earn digital coins by making him stomp hard on LEGO bricks in the course they have created. The more he stomps, the more coins you win! It’s a brick-bashingly brilliant way to have even more fun with the LEGO Super Mario™ levels. 

To play with the suits, fans will need the LEGO Mario™ figure included in the Adventures with Mario Starter Course (71360). No batteries needed for the Power-Up Packs, just dress LEGO® Mario™ in the suits to power up. 

All Power-Up Packs are available from 1st August 2020, and the recommended retail price is 9,99 USD/EUR

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