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Thomas & Friends DVD Brought to Life with the TrackMaster™ Shipwreck Rails Set

December 9, 2015 · by Tiffany Merritt · 3 Comments

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Are you watching lots of fun family movies this time of year? We’ve been having family movie night almost every night so far this month! There are SO many great holiday movies to choose from, and there are also some great new releases out on DVD to check out.

We just watched this fun feature-length film, Thomas & Friends DVD, Sodor’s Legend of the Lost Treasure

This was a really fun flick; it was such a treat to snuggle on the couch with my girls and go on an adventure that combined the thrill of the rails AND the thrill of the sea! And Thomas certainly has a lot going on in this movie, as he discovers a lost pirate ship AND a lost treasure!

And after watching the movie, it was time to recreate it right in our living room, with help from the Thomas & Friends™ TrackMaster™ Shipwreck Rails Set from Fisher-Price

What a wild ride Thomas gets to go on with this set, friends! This track (which is compatible with all other TrackMaster rails, FYI) takes Thomas to new heights and throws him for quite a loop, too! He also gets to discover some hidden treasure as part of the adventure.

The girls have played nonstop with the set since watching the DVD. Their favorite thing to do is to send Thomas on that steep spiral spin, which he masterfully executes time after time! There is an auto-reset function that allows the spin to run over and over without interruption.

The Thomas & Friends TrackMaster Shipwreck Rails set is recommended for ages 3 and up (adults or older children will be needed for assembly) and you can find it and the DVD at your nearest Walmart or at Walmart.com. What a perfect gift these items would be for the Thomas & Friends fan on your holiday gift list!

Expecting? Win Your Entire Registry Thanks to Fisher-Price and Babies “R” Us!

May 5, 2015 · by Tiffany Merritt · Leave a Comment

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Fisher-Price. All opinions are 100% mine.

Today is my little sister’s due date with her first child. It is such an exciting milestone that she has reached (though as I recall, it doesn’t exactly “feel” awesome to be 40 weeks pregnant). We are all on pins and needles waiting for little Taralynn to make her debut.

And my sister, Laura, is perhaps the most eager of them all, since Taralynn’s arrival will mean that she isn’t pregnant anymore! Yay!!!! 🙂

But while she waits for the baby to be ready, she can entertain herself by entering to win the awesome registry giveaway sponsored by Babies “R” Us and Fisher-Price®. From now until May 12th, anyone with a registry at Babies “R” Us (or anyone who makes a registry during that time) can be entered to win simply by adding at least $200 of awesome Fisher-Price® items to the registry. If you haven’t yet set up a registry, they are a breeze to do online or in the store. Need a few suggestions for what to add to your list? No problem!

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Our oldest slept MUCH better with some white noise playing in her nursery, so that’s a must in my book.

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And our youngest cooed and giggled constantly in her bouncer. It was highly entertaining to her! I’m loving this version, the Fisher-Price® Rose Chandelier Deluxe Bouncer.

And for our youngest, we simply would not have made it without the swing. For a while there, that’s the ONLY place she would take a nap. I would have given up my car before giving up that swing!

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The Fisher-Price™ April Registry Sweepstakes is still taking entrants, so be sure to get those “must-have” items added to your list. And be sure your list has everything else you can think of, too, because the winner will get EVERYTHING (up to $3,500 in merchandise!). Woah!

I’m crossing my fingers for you, little sister! But for everyone out there reading this, Fisher-Price is most definitely going to be choosing a winner; why shouldn’t it be you? If you aren’t expecting and know someone who is, do them a favor and tell them about this sweepstakes opportunity!

What’s Left of My Christmas Shopping List and Deals I’ll Be Taking Advantage Of!

December 3, 2012 · by Tiffany Merritt · Leave a Comment

After dealing with a bout of the flu in our house last week and over the weekend, I’m feeling REALLY thankful that most of my holiday shopping is already finished. Being sick throws life out of balance and I can only imagine how stressed out I’d be if I had to purchase 40 more gifts on top of my monstrous to do list.

But there are a few more things I need to get. And it turns out that waiting until the last minute has worked in my favor!

Today Kmart is featuring 40% off their Joe Boxer Baby and Kids sleepwear, as well as robes, Women’s sleepwear and thermals! It’s a tradition in our family to have new pajamas at Christmas, and this sale will make it quite affordable for me to outfit everyone in something affordable and comfy!

I’m also still shopping for Layah (babies are harder to buy for than you might think, since they can’t tell you what they’d like to have!). Fortunately, Kmart is also running BOGO 50% off on Fisher Price items. Score!!!

I’ll be using my Shop Your Way rewards card, which currently has $50 in rewards on it. And, of course, I’ll be earning rewards as I shop, as well. Gotta love a store that pays you to shop and save! 🙂

What’s left on your list? Looking for any great sales to help you finish up?

This is a compensated post written as a member of Brandfluential. All thoughts, opinions and remaining shopping tasks mentioned are strictly my own!

Ebeanstalk: My Thoughts On This Online Shopping Destination for Kids

August 19, 2011 · by Tiffany Merritt · Leave a Comment

I was recently asked to check out Ebeanstalk.com and see what I thought about this resource for children’s toys that are high quality, educational and fun.

In short, I’m really impressed! Toys are categorized and featured in ways that resonate with me. Recommendations are sorted by age, which I really appreciate. I’m not as keen on the “boy” and “girl” designation for toys, but that’s another post altogether.

You can also get detailed information about exactly why a particular toy is recommended by their experts. This can help you make wise decisions about which toys might be best suited to meet the developing needs of your child. I know I’ve mistakenly bought things for Darah that were too advanced for her in the past, and Ebeanstalk helps you avoid making those mistakes (or the mistake of buying something that works on skills your child may have already mastered!).

We know several tots who will be turning 3 this year, so the list of toys for 3 year olds will be really helpful. I’ve also spent a bit of time reviewing their list of birthday gifts for 2 year olds, since Darah just turned 2. I’m really loving the learn to dress monkey. Darah LOVES practicing putting her clothes on (I found the poor child laying on the ground last week after falling over because she had both legs in one leg hole of her shorts!). This toy would be so great at helping her start to practice buttoning and unbuttoning, which she would certainly love!

Perhaps the thing I liked the very most about Ebeanstalk is their Grow and Learn series. This is an absolutely outstanding gift idea for grandparents, I think. When you purchase one of these series, the child will be sent a developmentally appropriate toy every 3 months for the entire year. Isn’t that a smart idea?! The prices vary depending on which package you are purchasing. I appreciate that they have different options for each age and each budget. If you don’t check out anything else, definitely give this a glance; I think you’ll be really impressed!

From remote control toys to beloved children’s books, Ebeanstalk.com’s selection of quality toys for children is impressive, indeed. I would feel very confident with my purchases when shopping there!

Disclosure: I received a gift card to Ebeanstalk.com in exchange for my honest opinions, which I have provided.