Barbie Charm School Party

Huh?  What?  Umm..

Sit up straight.  Set the table correctly.  Say please and thank you.

These are all things that we try to get our kids to stop saying and start doing by teaching them manners and etiquette.  It’s nice to have a creative way to present a lesson in manners and we hit the jackpot with our recent Barbie Princess Charm School DVD party.  We got together with some friends and had our very own Barbie Princess Charm School Party to celebrate the upcoming release of the new Barbie Princess Charm School DVD coming out in the Fall.

Each guest (aka princess) was given a Tiara, a manners checklist, a table setting placemat, and a certificate of completion of Barbie Princess Charm School.  At the end of the party, all of the guests were given a Certificate of Completion to keep for completing Barbie Princess Charm School!  The girls were so proud!

Barbie Princess Charm School DVD

We played games, practiced our manners, and learned to set the table correctly.  The girls were all

Plan your own Barbie Princess Charm Schoo party for the launch of the Barbie Princess Charm School DVD.  You’ll find all sorts of fun activities, games, and movie trailers on the Barbie Princess Charm School site.

Disclosure: This Barbie Charm School Tea Party was sponsored by One2One Network.

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If you are looking for something truly unique to give your child for Valentine’s Day, then look no further than ‘Stuf’.  ’Stuf’, sold here at WryBaby.com, are super adorable little characters that are sure to entertain your child for hours sans batteries!  And how cute are the designs?

BIRD STUF – Inspired by our feathered friends, Stuf Staff desgined this bird series with characteristic patterns, a vibrant pallate and pleasing bell sounds in all.Yellowbird, Robin, Finch, Flycatcher and Bluebird look perfectly natural nesting in the habitat of your home.

DEVELOPMENTAL STUF – Designed by Stuf Staff designers with high-contrast colors & large geographic patterns that are soothing for infants to focus on as their eyesight develops. For tactile and sound development, Stuf either crinkles when you squeeze or jingles when you shake.

PIRATE STUF – Pirate Sue is nothin’ but trouble. Lucky th’ Parrot ate the treasure map! Luckily, Curly Pete knows where th’ treasures hid. All together, this is one roudy crew of skallywags. Each piece features part of a high-seas adventure on the back.

From the New York Museum of Modern Art:

Stuf is an artful brand of plush dolls created by a carefully curated collection of talented artists and designers.

Stuf comes in one pleasing shape.
Stuf comes in two sizes of that shape. 6 inches and 12 inches.

These adorable little toys retail for about $12.99 on WryBaby.com

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Moon Dough is an out-of-this-world new molding dough that never dries out and is easy to clean up!  See my hint (*) below.

Hypo-allergenic and wheat-free, soft and marshmallow-like, Moon Dough does not stick to or stain material. Because Moon Dough never dries out, kids can use it again and again.  Just be sure to set up a mat for your kids to play on so you can wipe it all up and save it for next time.

Moon Dough is the latest and greatest new molding compound for kids ages 2-4 to sculpt into fun creations they will love to play with. The line also offers a variety of enjoyable play sets.

Molding the farm animals is a breeze for my 4 year old and my 11 year old finds it really funny to make his own shapes and ‘alien animals’ with Moon Dough.

What I love about Moon Dough:

• Moon Dough is easy for kids to mold into shapes
• Lots of colors & molds are available
• It’s easy to clean up!  Just use a ball of Moon Dough to dab up other pieces.  You can even vacum Moon Dough up.

* Compress Moon Dough into a ball before giving it to your kids to play make it less flaky and more fun!

Buy the Moon Dough Magic Barnyard and other Moon Dough products here at Amazon.com.

More about Moon Dough:

• Moon Dough website
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• Become a Fan of Moon Dough on Facebook

Disclosure – The Moon Dough Barn set featured was provided to our family free of cost from Moon Dough as part of a campaign organized by Team Mom.  Opinions expressed are my own and are not influenced by monetary or product compensation.
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The Apple Grove Pals Farm Playset includes three farm animals, Pig, Cow and Zebra, each with fun interchangeable hats. Madelyn’s thinks it’s really funny when she puts Cow’s hat on Pig and Pig’s hat on Zebra, etc.. Hilarious.

The Apple Grove Pal characters are young, which allows children to more readily escape into the world of make-believe. The Farm Playset has some exciting features for young hands, including a fun elevator and slide in the grain silo, barn doors that swing open, buttons that make farm animal sounds and more! The Farm Playset (and every Apple Grove Pals item) comes with a storybook that teaches children an important moral and social lesson, which plays an important part in a young child’s development.

One problem that Madelyn has run into is that the elevator will come out of the track sometimes.

Where are the photographs of Madelyn playing with Little Tikes Apple Grove Pals Farm Playset? Well, I took the original photographs when my Dad was in town from Florida and they are on his camera! Oops. I am going to try to get some shots of her playing with the playset later today and will post them then.

Where can I buy it? Amazon.com
How much is it? SRP: $34.99
What age is it for? Ages 18 months and up.

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Walk along balance bikes seem to be popping up on playgrounds and parks across the country. I was first drawn to the Skuut bike because of its to the clean, modern design. My husband, an avid cyclist, has had his eye set on one of these for our daughter even before she could walk. The benefit of these bikes is that they help to boost a child’s self confidence as they learn to balance and ride a real bike on their own.

There are several models on the market and including the original design made in Germany, the “Like a Bike” (shown above, top) that has inspired similar wooden bikes. The Like a Bike features pneumatic wheels that are not supposed to scuff floors for indoor riding and are priced at around $300. It also features birch frame construction and a boatload of really cool accessories including saddlebags and a wooden wagon trailer.

The Wooden Balance Bike by Smart Gear (second from the top) priced at about $100 is the most eco-friendly of bunch. The company uses rubberwood harvested from a replenishible source, formaldehyde free glue, non-toxic paints and lacquer and the carton is made from recycled paper with water-based ink. The tires are inflatable and are PAC-free. This model also features a clean, modern design and sports a cut out handle for easy lifting.

The Skuut Wooden Balance Bike also features pneumatic tires and assembly is estimated at 10 minutes to simply attach the handlebars. Another beautifully designed bike this one comes in one style/color only. It is priced at approx $90.

I am leaning towards the Smart Gear model as it comes in a red model styled for girls and I try to buy eco-friendly toys made from renewable or recycled resources as a general rule. This one is also priced moderately. The holidays are coming up soon, so it’s best to stock up on your gifts now before they are sold out. Last year I was disappointed when the Green Toys recycled plastic tea set was sold out. This year, I vow to do my holiday toy shopping early.

Save with coupon codes for eToys from TheFind.com’s Coupon site.

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