Disney Junior: Doc McStuffins ~ Gift Reveal

Christmas is coming! It's just around the corner, and all I'm hoping for here in Ottawa is to see a light dusting of snow to finally arrive. Have you finished all your shopping? Are you looking for a special gift for your future doctor perhaps?

My daughter was delighted with a few early surprises from Disney Junior.

Here's how it went....

Video 1

We paused to help with the packaging...

Video 2

She has been taking patients all day long!

If you'd like to purchase one of these toys you can find the Doc McStuffins Doctor's Bag at Toys R Us, Amazon, Walmart. Doc McStuffins Doctor's Dress-Up Set at Toys R Us, Walmart, Amazon, Sears.

"To kick off the launch of Disney Junior, December 1, the epic storytelling of  Disney’s The Lion King continues with the primetime television movie event, The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar. Then on Saturday, December 5, the fairy-tale inspired animated series Goldie & Bear, based on the renowned porridge incident of “Goldilocks and The Three Bears” will debut with two back-to-back episodes. For the month of December, Disney Junior presents “Magical Holidays” featuring festive premieres and new episodes of Doc McStuffins, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Miles from Tomorrowland, Sheriff Callie’s Wild West, Sofia the First and more."

Also please note Disney's official online channels:

Website - www.disneyjunior.ca 

Facebook - www.facebook.com/DisneyJuniorCanada

Youtube - www.disneyjunior.ca/YouTube

Thank you again to Disney, click here for more of their products, shows, games, and activities.

~*Disclaimer: This post was written by Cheryl. All opinions are honest and my own.*~

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Kellogg’s Rice Krispies #TreatsforToys ~ Make. Share. Give

I really can't believe it is already December. I feel like the years are flying by faster and faster each and every year. It also doesn't help when we have nice weather in October and November here is Canada, just throws everybody off.

Each year we talk with the kids about where we can help other families and kids out at the holidays. The last few years we have been helping with the shoe boxes and this year we will be also adding Plan to our giving list.

We are also helping out with Kellogg's Rice Krispies #TreatsforToys program. The kids love to make Rice Krispie treats every holiday season and this is a great way to get the kids involved in something good.

Can you spot the photo bombers?!?

The kids always have a blast while baking with mom, they really enjoy baking items that they can go wild decorating with icing and candies. This was a fun event for all.

My daughter wanted to make a "stuffed cat" but then decided on a snowman, I said it looked more like a bunny so we decided it was a snowbunny.

My son decided to have fun and make a robot! Both of the treats turned out super fantastic and tasty!

Want to be involved?

Kellogg's Rice Krispies #TreatsforToys program is encouraging Canadians to make a toy-shaped Rice Kristpies treat and share a picture of it on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook using the #TeatsforToys hashtag. For every image uploaded from now until December 21, 2015 Kellogg's Rice Krispies will donate $20 to The Salvation Army to buy a toy for a child in need during the festive season.

Don't forget to visit Treats for Toys Website for more information on how #TreatsforToys works, recipes, videos and to upload your photos! 

Giveaway Time!  

Kellogg's Rice Krispies wants to share a Rice Krispies kit with one lucky Genuine Jenn reader this holiday season! We want to make this super simple. Enter on the rafflecopter below, answer the in the comments below who you want to spread the cheer with? and Tweet if you like.

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~*Disclaimer: This post was written by Genuine Jenn. All opinions are honest and my own.*~

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Star Wars Reads Day IV ~ October 10, 2015

DK is excited to be a prominent part of this annual global event that celebrates reading and all things Star Wars. With over 2,000 bookstores, libraries, and school participating across North America in 2014, this year's edition of Star Wars Reads Day is shaping up to be even bigger and better than ever. 

Visit DK Star Wars Reads Day to see if there is something going on at your local library, print off activity sheets and buy Star Wars books.  

Check out some of our Star Wars book reviews.

LEGO Star Wars The Dark Side
DK Level 4 Reader: Beware of the Dark Side
DK Level 4 Reader: Epic Battles
Star Wars The Clone Wars Jedi Adventures
Star Wars Year by Year: A Visual Chronicle
Star Wars Complete Vehicles 
 

~*Disclaimer: This post was written by Genuine Jenn. All opinions are honest and my own.*~

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Nerf Super Soakers ~ Review

Each year the kids have been lucky to try out new Nerf Super Soakers by Hasbro, this year wasn't any different. With the warm weather well underway we have been enjoying our summer outside! Our favorite places are the park, beach or just out in the yard with some water guns. 

This year my daughter was excited to try out the Nerf Rebelle Super Soaker! This soaker is a bow & arrow type one that is white and pink. Made fun for the girls in their Rebelle line of Nerf products. My daughter couldn't wait to get outside and test out her new toy to soak her brother with! 

This Nerf Rebelle Super Soaker is a 3-stream soaker that holds 25 oz of water and can blast up to 35 feet. All you need to do is fill up the chamber and pump the soaker to blast your opponent!

My son is loving the new Nerf Super Soaker FlashFlood Blaster as it holds 23 oz of water and is very compact and easy to hold. He loves to fill it up and chase his sister around the yard. This soaker can hit a target 38 feet away but P is learning that his sister can move fast out of the way. The FlashFlood Blaster also has 2 separate nozzles! One for a Flood Strike and one for a Flash Strike. Prepare to get soaked!! 

Visit Hasbro's website to learn more about these Nerf Super Soakers and the whole line up of fun Nerf products! 

~*Disclaimer: This post was written by Genuine Jenn. I received the above products for review purpose. All opinions are honest and my own.*~

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May the fourth be with you! LEGO Star Wars The Dark Side ~ DK Book Review

For all you Star War fans out there May the Fourth by with You today and always! Check out some great LEGO Star Wars books by DK Canada!

My son doesn't play with much for toys but he loves his LEGO and loves Star Wars. He has many of the LEGO Star Wars kits and loves to read anything to do with both of these. Check out the Star Wars DK Boutique for a number of great Star Wars books including LEGO Star Wars The Dark Side. This is the one that my son picked out from all of them as he said he doesn't have many of the "bad" guys and wanted to learn more about the dark side.

Click the image below to check out the books by DK Canada. Also download some fun printable activity sheets for the kids!

LEGO Star Wars The DARK SIDE

Journey to the dark side of a galaxy far, far away and meet the LEGO® Star Wars minifigure members of the ruthless Imperial Army in LEGO Star Wars: The Dark Side!
Witness Darth Vader battling Obi-Wan Kenobi and Luke Skywalker, meet the Sith and all of Darth Vader''s minifigure subjects, and explore the Death Star and all of the Sith starships. Turn the pages to find facts and information about your favorite LEGO Star Wars minifigures and vehicles from the dark side in action-packed situations and discover everything there is to know about the legendary Darth Vader.

With new and exciting photography and an evil exclusive minifigure, LEGO Star Wars: The Dark Side will have you questioning on which side your allegiances lie.

Review:

My son loves to read about LEGO and Stars Wars and just loves this book as it gives him more information about the Dark Side and Darth Vadar. He also loves that it comes with a minifigure. I have found my son curled up with this book many times since he got it. A great book for the LEGO Star Wars fans in your family.

Win a Copy of LEGO Star Wars the DARK SIDE by entering the Rafflecopter form below. This giveaway is open to Canada only. It will end on May 18th at 11:59pm EST. Good Luck!

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~*Disclaimer: This post was written by Genuine Jenn. I received the above book for review purpose. All opinions are honest and my own.*~

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Great Stocking Stuffers from Hasbro

Deck the halls with Hasbro toys! Hasbro has a large range of toys that are a prefect fit for stocking stuffers. On Christmas morning we allow the kids to get up and open their stockings before mom and dad are up or at least while we attempt to drink our first cup of java. We like to put some fun items in the stocking that can keep them entertain for at least 30 minutes to an hour. This year the kids will be finding some of the following fun items in their stockings.

The NERF N-STRIKE Jolt blaster is the prefect stocking stuffer for the NERF fan on your list. It is small enough to fit in the palm of your hand or pocket ready to blast your opponent.  It includes 2 Elite darts. Recommended for ages 8+

Littlest Petshop fans will go crazy over these new Get the Pet single packs! There are 5 new pets available that each come with its own deco accessory and a Free app card to play with your pet virtually. They are the prefect size to stuff into that stocking this Christmas. LPS delivers hours of fun and imagination and now can also be taken online. Collect all, recommended for ages 4+.

Play-Doh is one of those items that kids will play with for years. My daughter has been a huge Play-Doh fan since she was a toddler. A will come up with all kinds of fun creations and loves to try to make the items on the box. These new Play-Doh Makeables sets come with creation cards (3 creations), 6 modeling compounds and a sculpting tool. They are recommended for ages 3+ and are available in three different themes - sea, pets or bakery.

For more stocking stuffer and gift ideas visit Hasbro Canada website.


~*Disclaimer: This post was written by Genuine Jenn. I received the above items in exchange for this feature. All opinions are honest and my own.*~

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Disney Frozen Sing-aong Edition ~ Gift Idea

Disney has just released a great holiday gift idea for all those Frozen fans out there, Frozen Sing-along edition! My daughter LOVES Frozen and sings the songs all the time so I knew this would be a huge hit on our home. It has been on repeat almost since it arrived!

"Sing along to the Academy Award(R)-winning musical event of a generation! Experience "Frozen," the hit musical comedy from Walt Disney Animation Studios, like never before in an all-new, full-length "Sing-Along Edition!" Follow the lyrics with a bouncing Frozen snowflake. Join Anna as she sets off on an epic journey - teaming up with rugged mountain man Kristoff and a snowman named Olaf - to find her sister Elsa, whose icy powers have trapped the kingdom of Arendelle in eternal winter. It's pure enchantment - and full of fun for the whole family!."

This sing-along edition is available just in time for the holiday season on DVD+Digital. It features the original theatrical short "Get a Horse" featurette, "Breaking The Ice" Sing-along version of the firm. This DVD can be purchase online or at your favorite stores.

For more information or to play games, record your voice with the original soundtrack head over to the Disney website. 


~*Disclaimer: This post was written by Genuine Jenn. I received the above dvd for review purpose. All opinions are honest and my own.*~

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HEXBUG VEX Robotics Ant ~ Holiday Gift Ideas

I know a lot of people are kicking it into high gear with their holiday shopping as we are fast approaching the Holidays. I know since the snow hit the ground the other day I am already planning what we need to get done.

Here is a really neat gift idea for a child that loves HEXBUG and loves to put things together. HEXBUG VEX Robotic kit comes with everything you need to make your very on Ant robot! 150 snap together pieces including the "brain" which is a computerized central hub for communication from the controller! How cool is that?!? VEX Robotics STEM learning through hands-on play. The kids get to construct their very own jumbo-sized robot and customize its programming.

There are two ways to interact with your robot, you can drive it manually with the remote control or choose autonomous drive mode and watch the Ant scurry around all by itself. It will mimic real-life movement. The kit is cross-compatible with other VEX robotics so the kits can have fun with more than one at a time. 
 
This kit is recommended for ages 8+ and I am sure there are lots of adults that will be happy to help the kids build a robot. There are 4 different kits available - Ant, Spider, Scarab and Strandbeast. 

Design, Build, Drive and Program with HEXBUG VEX robotic kits! 

Visit HEXBUG for more information.



~*Disclaimer: This post was written by Genuine Jenn. I received the above product in exchange for an feature. All opinions are honest and my own.*~

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VTech InnoTab Max ~ Holiday Gift Idea

As the holidays are right around the corner I know many parents are wondering what they will be getting the kids this year. With so many great toys and gadgets on the market it can be really hard to choose what is right for our children. A couple years ago we surprised the kids with tablets but these were not age appropriate and before we knew it A had her tablet broken. Before it got broken we had a handful of games that were okay but A didn't seem to enjoy a lot of them and would be found playing with videos and pictures.

This holiday season we are excited to share with A a new tablet that is kid friendly and has a wide range of educational games along with websites and text to stay in touch when mom is away from home. VTech has recently introduced the new InnoTab Max. Recommended for kids aged 3-9 this tablet has a hard case that is removable for adult feel. It takes games by cartridge and also apps through android library called the Learning Lodge. 

With this fancy little tablet kids will feel like the bigger kids and mom and dad with their tech toys. The kids will learn while playing games, drawing, music, reading and more. The tablet also comes with a pen. 

The InnoTab Max is available in Blue or Pink. Visit VTech Canada for more information and shop. Free shipping to Canada with orders over $45!

 
~*Disclaimer: This post was written by Genuine Jenn. I received the above product in exchange for an editorial post. All opinions are honest and my own.*~

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Star Wars Darth Vader Voice Changer Mask ~ Halloween

Halloween is right around the corner, yikes! Where did the month go? If you are looking for a fun last minute Halloween costume for your child who is a Star Wars fan check out this very cool Star Wars Darth Vader Voice Changer Mask by Hasbro toys. Your child will sound just like Darth Vader by using the voice changer button. It changes the sound of their voice to sound like Darth Vader's breathing sounds and it also plays signature Darth Vader sayings.This mask is recommended for ages 5+. It does require 3 AA batteries.

This mask makes for a quick and easy costume by pairing it with a black robe or just a black jogging suit. 

Have a Safe and Fun Halloween! 
 

~*Disclaimer: This post was written by Genuine Jenn. All opinions are honest and my own.*~

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Sweet Halloween Treats from Hasbro

For the last couple of years we have opted to hand out some other treats to the Trick or Treaters that arrive at our house before we head out with the kids. Usually these are the smaller children with their adorable costumes. Our children love to hand out some treats and we have given out small containers of Play-Doh the last couple Halloweens.

If you are looking for a sweet alternative to sugary candy Hasbro has a few ideas to offer.

Halloween colored Play-Doh are a big hit with the little ones! Each bag comes with 15 mini containers of Play-Doh.

Littlest Pet Shop blind bags are a fun treat for Halloween Parties. Each bag comes with a surprise mini Littlest Pet Shop pet! You never know which pet will be inside. My daughter is a HUGE fan of these and will be giving out some of these sweet treats to her friends this Halloween.

Pick up your Hasbro Sweet Treats at Walmart, Target, Superstore, Toys R Us.


~*Disclaimer: This post was written by Genuine Jenn. We received the above products for review purpose. All opinions are honest and my own.*~

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HEXBUG Aquabot with Fishbowl ~ Review

HEXBUG Aquabots are these amazing little fish that move around in water. They "swim" around and turn directions when they bump into a side of the fishbowl. My son received a blue Shark that he just loves! He is already waiting to pick up a couple more to have "friends" for his Shark. I will give you for warning if you have pets, watch the kitty very carefully around a fishbowl of water! Our kitty was going to go fishing! 

The robotic fish comes with its on fishbowl that is portable for kids to take it with them wherever they go. It is easy to fill and empty. The HEXBUG Aquabot comes in two styles, the Shark or the Clownfish and ten translucent colors. You can purchase them separately to add to your fishbowl.

The HEXBUG Aquabot is powered by electro-magnetic propulsion. It swims around along with diving up and down. I  really like that it is equpped with an automatic on and off sensor that activates when you submerge your fish/shark in the water. After awhile (I believe 5 minutes) it will shut off unless you tap the fishbowl side. They take two button cell batteries AG13 (LR44) which are included but you can also purchase separately when you need them. 


Check out HEXBUG website for more information and connect on Twitter @HEXBUG and Facebook.


~*Disclaimer: This post was written by Genuine Jenn. I received the above product for review purpose. All opinions are honest and my own.*~

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HEXBUG Warriors TRANSFORMERS ~ Review

Now that my son is hooked on HEXBUGS I am sure you will see a few more reviews on Genuine Jenn. This new bug P had the opportunity to check out is one of the new HEXBUG Warrior TRANSFORMERS ~ Galvatron. These little bugs are very neat, there are eight Transformer warriors to collect. The one P received has two little pieces he can change around on his "bug".

They scurry along with realistic bug-like movements. They actually remind me of centipedes, as they move super fast around the house. P set Galvatron on his way around the house and we had more than just the kids playing along with him. The cats were having a blast also! They are very fun to watch as they bump into something and venture in another direction.

Each HEXBUG Warrior TRANSFORMER character is powered by a tiny motor and features the clip-on armour backpacks. They are run on little watch like batteries. You can pick up more batteries where you buy your HEXBUG or on the HEXBUG website. These little guys are recommended for ages 6+ 

For more information check out HEXBUG, "Like" on Facebook and Follow @HEXBUG on Twitter. 

~*Disclaimer: This post was written by Genuine Jenn. I received the above product for review purpose. All opinions are honest and my own.*~

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