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Parents and Babies Love Blankets, Toys and Gifts from Bunnies By The Bay-Giveaway

November 23, 2016 by Kathryn 61 Comments

When it comes to shopping for babies, something super soft and super sweet is always sure to be appreciated. And if you’re looking for gifts for a new little one for this holiday season, look no further than the adorable selection of clothing, toys, blankets and more at Bunnies By The Bay! This online boutique created by sisters Krystal and Suzanne carries products that are super soft and cuddly, visually appealing and sure to become beloved family heirlooms. Recently I had the chance to review a few of the products myself, the Peas & Love Quilt and the Bye Bye Buddy. I was even able to personalize the Bye Bye Buddy with the name of my new baby niece!

The Peas & Love collection is one of my personal favourites at Bunnies By The Bay, and this quilt is a great example of why. The colours are perfectly suited for both boys and girls, and the adorable bunnies and vegetables that adorn each piece add subtle brightness to a nursery. But as much as little ones will love looking at the designs on this blanket, they’ll love cuddling up with it even more! The soft velour and plush faux fur make it so warm and snuggly that parents may just wish they could borrow it too! [Read more…]

Plush Toys Get Original with Monster Factory Mini Monsters-Giveaway

December 17, 2013 by Kathryn 80 Comments

As much as I love a classic soft, plush teddy bear, I have a special place in my heart for misfit plush toys. There’s just something so endearing about a more original stuffed animal or monster and my fondness for the unique has resulted in my boys having quite a collection of odd stuffies.

That’s why I absolutely love Monster Factory plush toys. This Canadian-based company has been creating some of the strangest and most endearing plush friends I’ve ever come across and every time I see one, I can’t help but grin.

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SO SO Happy Clothing and Accessories are Now Available in Canada-Giveaway

December 13, 2013 by Kathryn 101 Comments

One of the most important lessons we can teach our kids is that being different makes them special, and that concept is one that the fun-loving brand SO SO Happy embraces to the fullest. Recently, SO SO Happy made its Canadian debut with an adorable and original line of clothing and accessories available at Walmart Canada. I fell in love with the quirky characters and bright colours of the clothing at once and was so excited when I received a few of the items to check out for myself.

The SO SO Happy line includes t-shirts, hats, gloves, onesies, stationary and plush toys that are sure to make kids smile. And making kids smile is what the company is all about! It was created by Cindy Bailey as a way to spread positivity and self-empowerment to children after her own child was bullied. The company donates 10% of its proceeds to organizations that help kids in crisis; in Canada, the company is donating its proceeds to Breakfast Clubs of Canada. [Read more…]

Surprise Your Child with a New Festive Friend from Build-A-Bear Workshop-Giveaway

December 7, 2013 by Kathryn 111 Comments

If there’s a company that knows how to celebrate the holidays in style, it has to be Build-A-Bear Workshop. Each year I wait eagerly to see what type of loveable Christmas characters the company will release and each year I’m impressed by how many choices there are for kids and adults alike. From adorable stocking stuffers to personalized gifts, there’s sure to be a best friend for your little one in this holiday collection!

One of my personal favourites this year is Frosty the Snowman. This charming plush friend features the classic black top hat, scarf and jolly, happy soul. Frosty the Snowman is a must-watch holiday program for us each year, so having Frosty in the house is a treat for all of us!

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New Hello Kitty Dolls from Blip Toys are a Little Girl’s Best Friend

November 25, 2013 by Kathryn 7 Comments

If you have a Hello Kitty fan in your life, she will love the brand new Hello Kitty Dolls from Blip Toys! These dolls take fun to a new level with poseable bodies and different outfits to help inspire hours of creative play. I received the Princess Hello Kitty Doll to check out and I could tell at a glance that it would be sure to put a smile on any little girl’s face.

I really liked the large size of these dressable dolls. At 13.5 inches, they are the perfect size for a new best friend. And the dolls are available with four different outfits to suit different personalities: Best Friends, Dance, Pop and Princess. My personal favourite was the Best Friends doll with her classic striped shirt and overalls outfit and toy Hello Kitty doll. But the Princess Hello Kitty Doll I had received was a close second! The frilly, shiny tutu dress she was wearing was so adorable! [Read more…]

Kids Will Have Sweet Dreams with Brobo the Huggable Night-Light Robot

June 10, 2013 by Kathryn 2 Comments

It took a long time for my boys to be willing to go to sleep without me in the room and even though I’ve finally reached the point that I can cuddle them for a few minutes and then leave before they’ve actually fallen asleep, they still both sometimes have nights in which they’re tossing and turning instead of settling down quietly. That is, until a fun new friend came to my rescue! Brobo, the huggable night-light is a plush toy robot that is perfect for cuddling up with at bedtime. I received two of the Brobo toys to review and I couldn’t wait to see what the boys thought of them.

Of the toys we received, Benjamin chose Brobo the Robot and Zackary chose Mumu the Mummy. The toys run on three AAA batteries and once I had the batteries installed, it took me a few minutes to figure out how to turn the lights on and off on the toys. To avoid accidentally turning on the light, the toys are operated with the help of a sensor that’s embedded into the hand of the robots. Simply touch the toy’s hand to its stomach and the light powers on. One more touch dims the light and a final tap turns off the toy. Because kids can be notorious for not turning off lights, I was happy to see that the Brobo plush toys also included an automatic shut-off feature after five minutes.

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Give a Special Child a Cuddly Companion with Holiday Plush Toys from Build-a-Bear Workshop-Giveaway

November 16, 2012 by Kathryn 115 Comments

Looking for a great gift for a darling little boy or girl this Christmas? To really make a child feel special, you can’t go wrong with one of the adorable Christmas plush toys from Build-A-Bear Workshop! From popular characters like Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer and the Grinch to original friends like Christmas Cookie Bear and Merry Mint Pup, there is something for everyone in this holiday collection!

My personal favourite is the Snowboardin’ Happy Husky. Featuring snow pants, black boots and his very own snowboard, this plush puppy is incredibly cuddly and sure to delight a lucky child. I especially loved the puppy’s cute silver sunglasses!

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Dollies! Plush Toys are the Perfect Unique Christmas Gift for a Child-Giveaway

November 11, 2012 by Kathryn 53 Comments

There’s something special about a handmade toy. With so many mass-produced playthings available, having something that’s one-of-a-kind really means a lot. When I was a child, my siblings and I each received a hobbyhorse that my aunt and uncle had made. Those horses provided us with hours of fun and to this day, I still have mine carefully set aside. The fact that it’s the only one like that and that it was made especially for me makes it so important to me.

That’s why I was so excited when Clara Lieu, a professional artist and the owner and creator of Dollies! asked me if I would be interested in featuring a review and giveaway of one of her fanciful creations. Dollies! is an online store that is packed with adorable and original plush toys ranging from people to animals to monsters. I loved the cuddly look and great variety of these toys and I eagerly waited to see what plush friend I would receive. [Read more…]