Add some games for the family to your holiday gift list

I received these products from Winning Moves for review.    Winning Moves USA (WMUSA) is a leading maker of board games, card games, and puzzles.  Since WMUSA's first year of operation in 1995, the company has forged a close relationship with one of the world's largest game companies, Hasbro, Inc., owner of Parker Brothers and Milton Bradley.   WMUSA also has a great relationship with Seven Towns, Ltd. (the owners of the Rubik's brand).  As a result, many long lived Parker Brothers and Milton Bradley games & Rubik's puzzles are now marketed by WMUSA!

Scattergories 30th Anniversary Edition ($40.95):  This is a fun game for a group to play.  You need 2-6 people to play and it's recommended for ages 12 and up.  Scattergories took the country by storm when it was first launched in 1989.  This classic reproduction features the components and categories found in that original Scattergories game.  The mechanical timer has 3 different settings so players can set it for more time for an easier round or less time when they want more of challenge.  Inside the box you will find 6 Folders, 6 Answer Pads, 18 Category Cards (with 144 different categories), Mechanical Game Timer (no batteries necessary), Multi-sided oversized Category Die, Die-Rolling Board and illustrated instructions.

13 Dead End Drive ($30.95):  This is a great family game.  You need 2-4 players and it is recommended for ages 8 and up.  13 Dead End Drive first hit the scene in 1994.  Now this fan favorite is back, by popular demand, to entertain a whole new generation.  Your goal is to be the last surviving heir and inherit Aunt Agatha's fortune.  This game contains a 3-D Mansion Gameboard with Plastic Stairs, Fireplace, Chandelier, Bookcase, Statue and Portrait Frame, 13 Cardboard Playing Pieces with Plastic Stands, 54 Cards, 2 Dice, Plastic Clips and Rubber Band (for securing "Traps"), Cardboard Parts Sheets, Self-Adhesive Label Sheet, and Illustrated Instructions.

Pass The Pigs Big Pigs ($18.95):  This game is for 2 or more players and is recommended for ages 7 and up.  These fabulous oversized foam swines can hit all the pig poses that their little pig dice cousins do!  This game comes with 2 oversized foam pig dice, 1 oversized score pad, 1 drawstring pig storage pouch, 1 pencil, illustrated instructions and Pass The Pigs history.

Pass The Pigs ($13.50):  This game is for 2 or more players age 7 and up.  Celebrating more than 25 years of Pig-tastic fun!  Rack up points by rolling the pig dice.  But be careful not to ''Pig Out.''  A classic party game enjoyed by Oscar nominated star Jeff Bridges!  This game comes with 2 pig dice, score pad, scoring guide, 1 pencil, plastic "Pig Sty" carrying dice cup with lid and instructions.

   
Flinch ($10.95):  This is a card game for 2-4 players and is recommended for ages 7 and up.  The original and ultimate Stockpile card game! Created in 1905 this American classic is back to entertain a whole new generation of card game players. If you’re the first player to play all your cards in sequential order, you win!  The game consists of 3 Decks of cards (144 in total) and illustrated instructions.

The ultimate weapon for a zombie apocalypse!

I received this product from Redneck Roadkill Remote Control for review.  Redneck Roadkill makes working battery operated RC trucks that feature the authentic looks of a beat-up jalopy.  Complete with rusted fenders, hand weathered body paint (no two trucks are the same), custom grill, beefy tires, working suspension, license plates, bumper stickers and truck “ding” decals to customize your rig.

Zombie Roadkill Escape - 360 Crane Decapitator ($32.95):  In the event of a zombie apocalypse, this truck would be the perfect weapon to use against a zombie hoard.  This truck features the looks of rusted chunks of salvage yard scrap, diamond plated front grill Impaler and protective louvered windows.   Thanks to the revolving 360 Crane Decapitator with axe dangler, the zombies will never be able to even get close to you!  It mauls zombies, meatheads and shufflers by the z-load!  The Crane Decapitator is “free floating” so the operation motion of the truck makes it spin around, taking down any zombies that are in its path.  

  
Full function remote controller drives front, back, left and right in order to make your zombie escape.  It's a Collectible size of 1:24 scale, 2.4 GHz.  It is Battery Operated, you need 4 AAA for truck and 2 AA for remote controller – they are not included with the truck).  

The truck comes with 20 stand up killer Zombies and bumper stickers.  This is a great for toy for kids of all ages…and also for hobby enthusiasts.

These Games are Perfect for the Family Game Night for Teens and Adults.

I received these products from Galactic Sneeze for review.  Galactic Sneeze is a Brooklyn based indie creative studio.  They invent toys and games.  They manufacture their own products and also license concepts to larger companies.  They get hired to develop content for board games, write what toys say and sing when you squeeze them, and consult on all things toy and game.  They write episodes for kids’ TV, web series, and podcasts.  They even design logos and packaging.  They develop brands folks love and will someday blog about nostalgically.  The 3 games that I am going to talk about are all available on Amazon.  These are TEEN and ADULT themed games.

Schmovie ($19.99): Win trophies for making up funny movie titles in this hilarious party game that's fun for the whole family...from kids to grandparents! No movie trivia...just laughs! Roll the Genre Die and flip two Premise Cards to determine what the Schmovie is about. For example, what would you call an ACTION FILM about a MUTANT SANDWICH? Players write titles that are parodies of real movies, like "Beauty and the Beef" or "Despicable Meat", or, completely made up, like "Bun on the Run" or "The Two-Toed Tuna"! Each round, a Schmovie Producer awards one of nineteen different golden Schquid Trophies for his or her favorite title. The first player to collect four trophies wins! The game includes 170 Cards, 1 Genre Die, 5 Erasable Title Boards, 5 Erasable Markers, 19 Trophies, Rule Sheet, and Unlimited Awesomeness. Schmovie is one of the best games for small or large groups, families, kids, tweens, teenagers, adults, and party goers of all ages! It's perfect as a slumber party game or family game night. It can also be played as an adult drinking game, depending on the crowd. Great birthday or holiday gift for anyone on your list! If you have more than six players you can divide up into teams! Who needs movie night … when you’ve got Schmovie night?! Schmovie is recommended for ages 8 and over. You need 3 or more players to play.

Spank the Yeti ($24.99):  Spank the Yeti is a hilarious new TEEN and ADULT party game for  2-10 players ages 17 and over.  This is The Party Game of Questionable Decisions.  It asks the important questions in life, like:  Would you dumpster hump a robot, eat the dingleberries of a coked-out unicorn, and joust Tarzan?  Or, maybe you would hump the unicorn, joust the robot, and snack on Tarzan's dingleberries?  Hmm.  Each round, one player pairs up three Action Cards with three Object Cards (people, creatures, and things), and the other players try to correctly predict his or her answers.  You don't really know your friends until you know whose dingleberries they'd eat.  Spank the Yeti is one of the few party games that can be played with as few as 2 people!  In this game, the hairiest player goes first!  Spank the Yeti was successfully crowdfunded on Kickstarter by a bunch of dirty birds.

Spank the Yeti - Geek Pack Expansion ($8.99):  The Geek Pack is an official expansion to the Spank the Yeti TEEN and ADULT party game.  It’s loaded with 100 cards featuring our favorite geeky references, plus 10 blank cards so you can add your own.  From Daenerys Targaryen to A Centaur With Daddy Issues to Schrödinger's Cat, your game night’s about to get a whole lot geekier!  If you're a fan of pop culture, sci-fi, science, comics, superheroes, Star Wars, Star Trek, Doctor Who, Game of Thrones, The Walking Dead, Rick and Morty, Magic the Gathering, and Adventure Time...then this is the expansion pack for you!  *This isn’t a stand alone card game.  You’ll need Spank the Yeti to play.  The Geek Pack Expansion includes 110 cards for TEENS and ADULTS, ages 17 and over.  This is great for game night or as a drinking game!

Shoes for every occasion for your doll!

I received these products from PZAS Toys for review.  

Does your daughter need new shoes for her 18" doll?  There are 7 beautiful pairs in this set from PZAS Toys.  You can find them on Amazon priced at $15 for the set.  With this set, her doll will have shoes for every occasion.  This set includes Pink Night Slippers with a fuzzy rim, Light Blue Clogs with real adjustable back straps, Classic Black Slip On with bow, Everyday White Flat with bow, Grey Rain Boots, White Winter Boots with faux fur wrap and Purple Flip Flops.  
 

They are all cute girly designs that are all unique and will delight your little girl!  Made with little hands in mind, these shoes glide on and off of your doll with little effort.  These shoes were made from rubber-like high quality non slip material.  They were measured and molded down to be a perfect fit so they won't slide off of your dolls' feet.

Delight your child this season with the perfect addition to her 18” doll accessories!  This shoe set features a year round shoe set, with styles for all temperatures and occasions.  Watch your child smile when she sees what’s in this box!  Making her happy will put a smile on your face too!

Introduce your kids to a second language with these puzzles

I received these puzzles from Wordy for review.  By creating quality hands-on bilingual toys, Wordy's mission is to create a "World of Words".  A world where kids learn to love words, languages and cultures through engaging toys that fill their environment.  Check out their website to see their full range of toys.

These puzzle sets are available in a sea theme and a safari theme and are priced at $9.99 for each 3 piece set.  Recommended for ages 2 and up, these puzzles will help develope fine motor skills and build problem solving techniques.  You can purchase them directly from the Wordy website, or from Amazon.

The double sided wooden puzzles are shaped like an animal that fits the theme.  The Wordy Sea includes a crab, a fish and a whale.  

The Wordy Safari includes a lion, a giraffe and a zebra.  Wordy has paired English with 3 different languages on these toys.  You have your choice of English/Spanish, English/French or English/Madarin.  On one side of the puzzle, the name of the animal is printed in English, on the other side, the name is printed in whichever of the 3 languages you chose when you ordered them.  Each puzzles is stored inside a deluxe cloth bag and there is a pronunciation guide included. The paint and ink used on them are all child safe.

The crab puzzle has 7 pieces and measures 6.5" x 5.73".  The fish puzzle has 5 pieces and measures 6.5" x 4.74".  The whale puzzle has 4 pieces and measures 7" x 5.58".  The zebra puzzle has 4 pieces and measures 5.4" x 6.75".  The lion puzzle has 5 pieces and measures 7" x 5.35".  The giraffe puzzle has 5 pieces and measures 6.55" x 8.75".
 
If you have small children and would like to introduce them to a second language, these puzzles can help.  Or, as in my case, you have bilingual children due to the parents coming from different countries, these puzzles are great for you as well.  I am American and my husband is Swedish, so our children speak both English and Swedish fluently.  And although these puzzles are not currently available in the language combination of English and Swedish, I would have loved to have this type of toy available when my children were small. 

These Plush Toys are based on rare and endangered species

I received these products from Axol & Friends for review.  Axol & Friends is a socially-conscious startup that designs characters in the image of endangered plant and animal life. Our goal is to raise awareness of rare endangered species while also raising money to empower youth to be activists and environmental conservationists.  A portion of every sale is donated to our youth empowerment programs, because we believe kids can change the world! We currently have programs in Mexico and Thailand.

All of these products are eco-friendly, ethically produced, and sustainable.  And they're adorable?  Here you can shop limited edition plushies, pins, and storybooks among other cute things.  The plushies are made of organic cotton velvet material and they measure 8 inches tall.  They come in an AXOL recycled cardboard display box and there is a Certificate of Authenticity and Brand Booklet included with it.  The plushies have a retail price of $18.99.

 

Axol the Axolotl is a plushie designed in the image of the endangered salamander native to Mexico.  These little creatures are quirky, silly, and have amazing regenerative abilities.  Axol is adventure ready, fun for all ages, soft and cuddly and even meets all governmental regulations for cute plush toys!  Axol the axolotl comes in pink and blue.

Java the Pangolin is a plush designed in the image of the rare endangered anteater known as the pangolin.  Pangolins are native to regions of Asia and Africa.  Sadly these little buddies are the world's most trafficked animal.  We are working to combat animal trafficking as well as human trafficking in Thailand.  Java is adventure ready, fun for all ages, soft and cuddly and even meets all governmental regulations for cute plush toys!

Axol & Friends:  The Adventure Begins is the story of how one curious little axolotl named Axol met Java the pangolin.  This storybook retails for $14.99.

Axol the Axolotl is in danger!  Well, the character Axol is safe, but their species is at risk.  This hard enamel pin shows Axol holding a sign the says #SaveAxol.  #SaveAxol is our youth led initiative to create axolotl sanctuaries in central Mexico to rescue wild axolotls while teaching children the importance of conservation and activism.

This hard enamel pin finished in a gold color shows Java the Pangolin in an astronaut suit, proving that if you dream hard enough you can achieve anything!

These gold hard enamel pins measure 1 inch long and are priced at $8.99 each.  Through purchasing these pins you are contributing to their youth empowerment programs, the protection of the axolotl, and their broader goal of making this world a better place!  Wear this symbol with pride, and always remember that we can change the world, even if we start small.

Visit the Axol & Friends website to see their full range of adorable products.

The perfect gift for all members of the family

I received these products from Buzz Bee Toys for review.  Buzz Bee Toys, Inc. provides the ultimate play experience with each toy they make.  From dart and water blasters to water toys, flying toys, junior sports and pogos, they are passionate about their portfolio of brands and are delighted to offer them to people all over the world.

All kids love dart blasters.  it doesn't matter how old or how young they are.  Even adults love them.  There's just something about a nice family dart blaster war that brings a feeling of togetherness to a family.  That's why this Air Warriors Mutator Dart Blaster makes such a great Christmas gift for every member of the family.  It doesn't matter if the recipient is a male or a female, they will love this dart blaster.

   
The Mutator is different from the typical dart blaster because you can expand the barrel to transform the blaster. You can also select the distance to allow for blasting up to 100 feet or get extreme accuracy with the PrecisePro darts. Included with the blaster are 10 long distance darts, 10 PrecisePro darts, two 10ct clips and the removable stock. The recommended age for this blaster is 6 and up. You can find it at Target for the suggested retail price of $34.99.

Adventure Force Max Morpher is another dart blaster from Buzz Bee Toys. It's a 4-in-1 dart blaster - you can watch it transform right before your eyes. 

Both the stock and the barrel folds out, allowing you to use the blaster as your choice of either a pistol or a rifle.  Whether you choose the pistol or  the long range rifle, it will shoot darts up to 100 feet.  The recommended age for this blaster is 8 and up.  Included with the dart blaster are 10 long distance darts that are compatible with all Adventure Force Blasters.  You can find this blaster at Walmart.   The suggested retail price is $19.97

Your Dolls need winter clothes too!

I received these products from PZAS Toys for review.  PZAS Toys' designers take pride in creating unique and exclusive designs.  Enjoy their beautiful outfits...you won't find anything like them anywhere else.  With these realistic outfits and fun accessories, your daughter's imagination will be launched in a whole new direction!  These clothes will renew her friendship with an old doll, or build a new one with a new doll.  With an outfit for every occasion, her doll will be ready for any adventure! 

With winter upon us, everyone is bundling up to keep warm.  But just because it's cold outside doesn't mean you can't still wear cute outfits and look adorable.  And don't forget about your dolls!  They need winter clothes too!  They can still look cute and adorable as you dress them to stay warm in these 5 winter outfits with accessories.  These outfits fit 18" dolls and are made with quality materials.  They are also triple checked to ensure that the sewing is done at a quality level.  You get 5 complete outfits with the accessories (boots, shoes, umbrella and 10 hangers) included for only $69.95 with free shipping.  Plus, for a limited time, there is a coupon located on the amazon page.  Just click the box to apply the coupon before you add the winter outfit set to your cart and you'll save $20.00 off of your total!  

RAINCOAT SET:  How cute is this raincoat?  It has a beautiful multi color design that any girl would love, but there's more!  It's also reversible!  If you get tired of the colors, just reverse it and you'll have a shiny silver raincoat.  The lifelike two toned umbrella is included.  You'll also get a sleeveless white dress, a pair of clear rainboots and bright pink socks.

SKATING OUTFIT:  Your doll will be the cutest girl on the ice at the local skating rink or frozen pond when you dress her in this adorable skating outfit.  The outfit consists of a silky blue bodysuit, floral skater skirt, white fringe scarf, necklace, white mittens and ice skates.

SKI SET:  Your doll can hit the slopes in style when you dress her in this adorable ski outfit.  The turquoise jacket and pants have pink and white stripes and goes great with the pink mittens and pink scarf.  There are 2 hats (one pink and one white), so switch them up for different looks. The set also includes a white t-shirt, white socks, a cute little snowman and fuzzy snow boots.

HOLIDAY DRESS SET:  Dress your doll in this pink party dress with floral sequined design and pink party shoes.  She'll be ready for any party that you take her to.  The accessories that come with this dress set includes a camera, necklace, bracelet, gift box and cupcake set.

WINTER COAT SET:  Your doll will stay warm when you dress her in this striking red winter coat.  Prepare her for a family dinner date or outing by dressing her in this grey textured evening dress.   The included fun patterned scarf, necklace, underwear and shoes will complete the look.