It's Tracker & Zoomer Marshall to the PAW Patrol Holiday Rescue!

   

PAW Patrol is on another roll with their latest toys this holiday season! Zoomer Marshall, The PAW Patrol Monkey Temple Playset and their PAW Patrol Paw Terrain Vehicle are sure to be PAW-riffic gits this Christmas!

PAW Patrol began with Chase, Marshall, Skye, Rocky & Rubble, and eventually branched out to include a few other pups. Their crew has now expanded even further to include Tracker, the jungle loving jeep-driver. Spin Master has ensured that kids can re-create their favorite more recent PAW Patrol scenes, thanks to the PAW Patrol Jungle Rescue expansion.  

First up, is the PAW Patrol Terrain Vehicle. If you're going to venture into the jungle, you'll need a decent set of wheels that can handle the rough topography. Join Ryder, and parrot Mateo as they drive through wasteland to rescue a baby panther. Whether on this particular mission, or others, you can use the crane to lift and move the animal carrier, which is included, to safety. Similar to the PAW Patroller Vehicle, you can also depress the PAW badge to emit real lights and sounds as you return to your command centre. Like most other PAW Patrol toys, the PAW Patrol Terrain Vehicle is geared for those 3+, and comes with the terrain vehicle, a tent, a gas tank, Ryder, Mateo, the baby panther and its carrier.  Whether played with as a simple vehicle, to rescue baby panther as designed, or to play out a scene of your own, it's a cool addition to the pre-existing PAW Patrol line-up. It's sturdy enough for those 3 years and up, and what kid doesn't like playing with a crane? I have an 8yr old and a 3yr old and they both enjoy this vehicle. It requires three LR44 batteries, which are included, and retails for about $39.99USD/$59.99CAN. 

The PAW Patrol Monkey Temple Playset continues with the Jungle Rescue theme. It comes with Tracker, his Jeep, and Mandy the Monkey. Other accessories included with the set are a radar dish, and a search light.  During the rescue mission, you can move the characters up and down the real working elevator, and up and down the vines. You can drive vehicles through the temple, and it has a top secret trap door. It can also be converted from the temple, into a command centre! This is perfect for increasing versatility of the toy, especially as they age and become more creative. You can press the banana to incorporate real jungle sounds into play time, and can also ignite the statue's glowing eyes. Like the PAW Patrol Terrain Vehicle, this playset is also geared for 3+, and also comes with the required LR44 batteries. The PAW Patrol Monkey Temple Playset retails for approximately $49.99USD/$69.99CAN.

Christmas would not be complete without interactive toys. Enter Zoomer Marshal! Similar to the other aforementioned toys, this interactive pup is geared for 3 years and up. Zoomer Marshall will have you believing that he has come to life right out of your television screen. With a simple press of the head, you can get him to say over 150 phrases taken from the television series. You can even tickle him! He will also actually follow you around when you wave your hand in front of him too! This is particularly great for younger kids like my 3 year old, who doesn't always initially understand technological steps in utilizing a toy to its fullest.  Zoomer Marshall comes loaded with dozens of missions and is chalk full of cool maneuvers that'll make your child's heart skip a beat. From talking and following you around, he can spin and move to the Pup Pup Boogie! He even has water cannons to help you come to the ruff ruff rescue. Zoomer Marshall requires 4 AA batteries which are not included, and retails in the U.S. for about $69.99, and in Canada for $89.99. 

All of these items are available at a variety of toy retailers and big box stores. As with other PAW Patrol toys we've reviewed in the past, these are sturdy, interactive and really great at fueling children's creativity. While my 8 year old wouldn't admit it to his friends, he enjoys playing with each one of these toys, just as much as my 3 year old does! But do not tell his friends! :) 

The only thing I would change is to include batteries with Zoomer Marshall. Not having them come with the package automatically, could make for some disappointment on Christmas morning if you don't have correct batteries on hand. 

Spin Master, makers of these and other PAW Patrol toys, offers a wide variety of PAW Patrol products. If these items don't fit your budget, you are sure to find a number of items that do. For those that wish to expand their Jungle Rescue crew, other PAW Patrol Jungle Rescue characters can be purchased separately. 

To read my take on some other PAW Patrol toys, please visit the following links:

PAW Patrol Air Patroller

PAW Patrol Paw Patroller

PAW Patrol Mission Chase

PAW Patrol Lookout Playset

Now... this pup's gotta fly! 

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PAW Patrol Pups Rescue Kids' Bath Time! The Latest in Bath Decor & Essentials are Now Available!

   

American children are going to be ecstatic once they discover that PAW Patrol bath items have arrived in store at Walmart and online at Walmart.com! So far there is no release date for when these items may start appearing on Canadian shelves. But for the moment, these rescue pups' paws will be upholding the law in America when it comes to cute and functional bath decor and & essentials like wash cloths and towels! 

We recently got a number of these bath items for review. We were about to put them to use, when we decided to give the bathroom a fresh coat of paint first, and give these items a proper inauguration. We purposely chose a paint colour that would tie in the existing fixtures with the PAW Patrol decor, and it looks great! The kids are thrilled, and have also been more motivated to keep their bathroom clean and organized. 

When it comes to PAW Patrol bath decor and bath linens, Walmart pretty much has everything covered. Whether you prefer basics like the PAW Patrol Fabric Shower Curtain and various towels, or functional decor like the PAW Patrol Toothbrush Holder, they've got all sorts of stuff in between. You'll find PAW Patrol Hooded Towel Wraps, a Foam Bath Rug, a Waste Basket, Shower Curtain Hooks, Wash Cloths, Hand Towels, and a Tub Mat. You'll also find other items such as the 2-Piece Towel Set, as well as, seasonal items like regular Beach Towels & Hooded Beach Towels. There are even more items available at Walmart.com. 

All in all, I found these bright and colourful items to be great quality for the price. The towels and wash cloths are soft and pretty thick. I would venture a guess that they'd easily last a few years with proper laundering. The Shower Curtain & Hooks are not only adorable but functional. The Toothbrush Holder has 3 wide slots in it, making it suitable for most toothbrush sizes. The Liquid Soap Dispenser is a great addition to not only decor, but in encouraging hand washing amongst little ones in particular. The floor mat is well padded, and the tub mat is narrower and longer than most tub mats, perfect for when you're bathing 2 kids at once. No more butt cheeks slip sliding around!  

If you are on a budget and are interested in only a couple of items instead of the whole line, I would suggest the 2-Piece Towel Set, which includes both a decent sized bath towel, as well as, a Chase wash cloth. Those sets retail for approximately $9.88USD. In my opinion, the Hooded Towel Wraps, retailing for about $12.88, are adorable, but are best suited for kids 3yrs and under. They could be too short if you've got a taller kid aged 3 or above. The full sized towel included in the 2-Piece Towel Set would be a better bargain, getting more use out of it long term. 

Other pricing is as follows, and may vary from location to location: 

Fabric Shower Curtain $19.98USD

Shower Curtain Hooks $8.88USD

Bath Towel $8.88USD

Hand Towel $7.88USD

6-Piece Wash Cloth Set $8.88USD

Bath Rug $14.88USD

Tub Mat $9.88USD

Waste Basket $9.99USD

Toothbrush Holder $9.88USD

Soap/Lotion Pump $9.99USD

Initially, you may find a limited supply of these items at your local Walmart, as they are just starting to roll out into certain locations. The entire line is available now though, at Walmart.com.

If your kids were hoping for PAW Patrol bath items, but you live in Canada, you could consider getting them PAW Patrol bedding instead. Both Boys' & Girls' PAW Patrol bedding is available in Canada, as well as, the U.S., and should satisfy their desires until the bath items are released in Canada. I'm just hoping that they will eventually release a more feminine version of these bath products down the road, like they did by adding traditional Girls' bedding. After all, Skye & Everest need a bath too! :) 

This should go without saying, but never, ever, leave children unattended in or near water. These products are not toys, and are for use under the supervision of a responsible adult only.

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Girls' PAW Patrol Bedding Has Arrived and is as PAW-Rriffic as the Boys'!

   

My followers know that those in our household are avid PAW Patrol fans. Ok, well really it's the kids. But if they love it, at some point we have to embrace it too.

We were thrilled to hear that girls' PAW Patrol bedding is now available in the U.S. & Canada, and that more will be released later this fall. Many a Skye & Everest fan would enjoy traditionally feminine bedding, and it's nice to see that it's been added to the line. If I were younger, I'd want it for myself! 

You can now find girls' PAW Patrol Twin Sheets, a Twin/Full Reversible Comforter and a Plush Throw Blanket at Walmart, both in store and online. The sheets are cute as a button! The fitted sheet has a whole bunch of different pink and purple PAW Patrol decals. The flat sheet is lined with pink and purple stripes which feature PAW Patrol lingo. For kids with a double bed, the girls' version of the Full Sheet Set and Blanket is expected to be released this October. In the meantime though, the Twin/Full Reversible Comforter would a great first addition. The Twin/Full Comforter would be many a girl's dream with its polka dots, flowers and pink and purple colours. Not to mention that Sky & Everest are the main power pups prominently displayed. Girl power! The Plush Throw is soft, fluffy, and oh so cozy. We have the boys' version of all these, and my both my boys love it.

Speaking of the boys' version, it's just as PAW-riffic!  My youngest nearly flipped his lid when he saw the bedding for his room. The boys' sheet sets already come in both Twin and Full sets. In addition, they have a Twin/Full Reversible Comforter, a full sized Puppy Rescue Plush Blanket, and as previously mentioned, the Plush Throw. 

The Twin Sheet Sets retails for approximately $19.88USD/$29.94CAN, and the Full Sheet Sets for $29.98USD/$39.94CAN. The Twin/Full Reversible Comforter is about $29.88USD/$49.94CAN. For the full sized Plush Blanket, you're looking at $22.88USD/$39.94, and for the Plush Throw, $14.88USD/$24.94CAN. 

While I do think that children's licensed bedding in general is getting to be a bit expensive, the pricing of these items are competitive. Bedding should be a bit of an investment, given that one typically spends 8-10 hours a night in bed. You'd want it to go the long haul. When you factor in that PAW Patrol is a newer cartoon, as well as, the bright, bold patterns, it's practically a given that these will stay trendy for, at the very least, a few years to come. 

There are even more PAW Patrol items in select stores, and widely available at Walmart.com & Walmart.ca, such as the Mink Sherpa Throw and Cozy Hat & Throw Wrap Set.

In the U.S. specifically, they've also just launched a whole PAW Patrol bath decor & essentials line. They've got some great stuff in that line as well. No word yet on when the bath items will be available on Canadian shelves.

If your kids are fans of the PAW Patrol crew, then they'll love snuggling with them - all night long!

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Thermos FUNtainer Products are a FUNtastic Option for Back to School!

   

Thermos has been a household brand for decades. Quality products, appealing designs and cost effectiveness have all got to be reasons why they've stuck around for so many years.    

   

Part of back to school shopping starts with thinking about how to pack and transport food & drink. As a parent, I know I'm always considering what's going to work best, actually last the course of the school year, and not cost me a fortune. 

My kids have been using Thermos FUNtainer products for the last few years. Not only do they love their trendy designs, I love them as a parent. They are functional, do not leak when closed, keep drinks and food at the right temperature, and are easy to clean. The great thing about Thermos FUNtainer products, is that they meet everyone's needs and preferences without breaking the bank.

Thermos FUNtainer Bottles are geared for kids 3 years and over, and keep a 12oz drink cold for up to twelve hours. They are constructed of stainless steel and feature a pop up lid which allows easy access to a BPA-free sippy straw inside. They are designed for use with cold drinks and the lids have a pull up handle for easy carrying. The sippy straw components all come apart very easily, making it simple and quick to wash each and every piece.  With so many sippy cups being recalled recently for mould growth inside the straws, this is a great alternative. 

Thermos FUNtainer Food Jars hold up to 10oz, and will keep your child's hot foods hot until lunch time, up to 5 hours. Like the Bottle, these Food Jars are also constructed of stainless steel. We've used them successfully for soup, mac & cheese, chicken fingers, fries, boiled hotdogs, as well as, many a leftover. These Food Jars are also suitable for cold products and will keep them cold upwards of 10 hours. The Food Jars have wide mouths, and like the bottles, are super easy to clean.

As pictured, we chose the Paw Patrol and Lime Green set this time around. My oldest is 8 years old & preferred something a bit more "distinguished" this year, choosing to go with a solid colour. Whether your child would be more drawn to a solid colour or a themed design, there's something for everyone. From Wonder Woman to Finding Dory, to Batman to The Minions, there's a design to capture most children's interest. On average, Thermos FUNtainer Bottles and the Food Jars retail in both Canada and the U.S. for approximately $12-$19 each, and are widely available both in store and online at a variety of retailers.   

Though hand washing is recommended for both the bottles and the food jars, it is not a must. All parts are dishwasher safe on the top rack. Washing them in the dishwasher may affect the longevity of the images on the outside of the bottle, but the one we used last year throughout the school year survived the dishwasher use just fine. These products also come with a 5 year limited warranty.

One year, my son decided to chew on the sippy straw, creating a hole in it. Luckily, I found out that you can order replacement sippy straws for only $1 each by calling Thermos directly at 1-800-831-9242. That's much better than replacing the entire bottle!  

Overall, we've been pleased with these and other Thermos products we've gotten since my son started school a few years ago. Last year, we had a Thermos Batman Lunch Bag for him. Despite being used daily for the duration of the school year, it barely has any wear on it and is still in fantastic shape. 

I'm sure my kids will love these products again this year, just as much as they have in the past. (And so will I.)

***** These views are mine, and mine alone. As with anything, you are responsible for assessing whether this item and/or activity is safe and suitable for your specific needs. InfoMommy does not make any warranties of any kind, expressed or implied, and assumes no responsibility and/or liability for any actions taken as a result of this blog post. *****

The PAW Patrol Air Patroller Flies Straight to your Heart!

   

Spin Master has recently added another great toy to their PAW Patrol line up! 

The PAW Patrol Air Patroller is a 2-in-1 rescue mission vehicle which goes from plane mode, to helicopter mode, simply by changing the direction of the engines. It has real working lights, and also has aircraft sounds that change based on which mode it's in. It also has propellers on each side which you can manually spin. Included with the Air Patroller is Robo Pup! Quite simply, the toy just wouldn't be complete without its pilot after all.

On the top, it has a carrying handle which allows greater manoeuverability for little hands. The handle is also particularly helpful when you bring it in for landing onto the ground, or on top of the PAW Patroller truck. Spin Master was smart, and knew exactly what they were doing when designing these toys. The Air Patroller will fit right into custom slots on top of the PAW Patroller truck so that it's secure when you need to utilize the Paw Patroller to transport the aircraft. 

Inside its cockpit, Robo Pup has a predetermined area that will secure him when in use. There is space for Ryder, or one other lucky pup, to be the co-pilot. In the cargo bay, you can fit up to 4 other pups to bring with you on your mission. For lights and sounds, simply depress the button on top of the plane.

The Air Patroller is designed for kids approximately 3-5 years of age, and weighs about a pound from what I can tell. 

Overall this toy is cool! The kids love it. My 3 year old in particular plays with it a fair bit, creating quite a few imaginary scenarios.  I love that you can incorporate this toy with others from the PAW patrol series, or simply play with it on its own. 

We did find the cargo bay to be a bit tough to open at first. After using it a few times, it has loosened up a bit, making it much easier to access. My oldest son said it would be nice if the batteries also made the propellers turn. While this may be true, we as parents, know that having that feature would drain batteries real quick! 

Speaking of batteries, they are included with this toy. It takes three LR44 batteries, which you can sometimes find at the dollar store. They can also typically be found where other regular household batteries are sold. 

The PAW Patrol Air Patroller is currently available at most toy vendors. It retails in the U.S. for approximately $35, and in Canada for approximately $50. 

Now, I'm off to the ruff-ruff rescue!

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Be the Sidekick with PAW Patrol - Mission Chase!

      

As most of you know, we are huge PAW Patrol fans. Chase has been the top dog for my boys from the get go, and they were pretty pumped to learn that there was a new interactive Chase toy on the market!

The PAW Patrol - Mission Chase toy is geared towards kids ages 3-6 years of age. The toy affords them the opportunity to work interactively with Chase on 24 different rescue missions which are based off real PAW Patrol episodes. While on these "missions", children are encouraged to assist Chase by using a variety of gadgets in his transforming backpack, while following Chase's 130+ phrases and instructions. 

To activate a mission, simply depress his badge. Chase will announce the mission and then provide instruction and direction on how to help him solve the issue. Inside of Chase's transforming backpack is a spring loaded net launcher. Simply depress the proper button on his backpack and it will release and shoot the rescue net, which flies a few feet. The other side of his backpack contains a real working searchlight which doubles as a megaphone. For those worried about noise from the megaphone, fear not - it isn't loud like a real one is! The searchlight is pretty cool during night-time play. Like the net launcher, the searchlight and megaphone are mobilized by pushing the appropriate buttons for activation. The gadgets can then be easily folded back into their slots, and secured by gently closing the backpack hatches.

Chase moves his head while talking and will sit and stand up. He also likes to howl in approval and excitement throughout play. Chase will help your child by telling them which gadget to choose if they initially choose the wrong one. This is great if your child gets easily frustrated. Chase encourages them to try again and succeed.  The toy also has an on/off switch, which most parents appreciate on children's toys. 

Some young children who have limited dexterity might have a bit of difficulty reloading the net until they get the hang of it. The searchlight is not super bright but I suspect that it was done that way to conserve battery power. Seeing as it's geared for kids ages 3-6 years, for me, it's not an issue. It would be nice if it came in a bilingual version but that might already be on the table for the next generation of this toy. It is quite large in size, comparable give or take, to the proportions of an adult basketball. 

Overall, the PAW Patrol - Mission Chase toy is pretty awesome! It is unique and interactive, and I'm sure kids will love it. PAW Patrol - Mission Chase requires 4 AA batteries to operate, and the batteries are included with this toy. It retails for approximately $79.99CAN/$59.99USD and is available at most toy and department stores.

While it is definitely not the cheapest PAW Patrol toy on the shelf, you can save yourself on the cost by watching out for holiday sales. This is the perfect time of year to save money on toys! 

***** These views are mine, and mine alone. As with anything, you are responsible for assessing whether this item and/or activity is safe and suitable for your specific needs. InfoMommy does not make any warranties of any kind, expressed or implied, and assumes no responsibility and/or liability for any actions taken as a result of this blog post.*****

Race To The Rescue With the Paw Patroller!

   

My kids love Paw Patrol, and like many, love to re-enact Paw Patrol rescue missions.  We previously received the Lookout Playset as well as Chase's Cruiser, Marshall's Firefightin' Truck and Rubble's Digg'n Bulldozer. They still enjoy playing with those items, but were particularly excited to get the new Paw Patrol Paw Patroller so that they can transport the pups and their vehicles to the next assignment! 

The Paw Patrol Paw Patroller is geared for children 3yrs and up. It does require 3 LR44 watch batteries, which thankfully are included. The only assembly required was to place the 2 front seats into the cab of the truck, and affix the stickers.  

The Paw Patrol Paw Patroller allows for up to 6 vehicles and pups to be displayed when the patroller is fully opened into a command centre. When closed and in transport mode the patroller can hold up to 3 vehicles and their pups. It comes with a sticker sheet to embellish the Patroller, as well as Ryder and his ATV. The Paw Patrol Paw Patroller features 5 sounds from the show that change each time the button is depressed. It has the sound of a vehicle backing up and running as well as honking, and also the tone Ryder sends to the pups' collars to mobilize them. It also has the sound of a hoist being elevated, which can go alongside the Paw Patroller's real working elevator used to lift the pups to the upper level of the Patroller. On its upper level, you will find a landing pad for Skye's helicopter, as well as a holder for Zuma's hovercraft propeller fans. The cab of the truck has 2 front seats allowing for Ryder to drive, and for some of the other pups to ride up front with him.  The elevator could be a bit difficult to latch on the upper level for the younger ones, but I'm sure they would get the hang of it quickly. Overall, it seems well constructed and fairly sturdy, particularly when it's in transport mode. The only thing I would add to the Paw Patroller vehicle itself is volume control, so that you can adjust how loud or how quiet the sounds are. 

The Paw Patrol Paw Patroller retails in Canada for approximately $79.99, and in the U.S. for about $59.99. It is available at various retailers such as Toys R Us, Walmart and Amazon. At this price point, particularly with regards the Canadian MSRP, it would have been nice to have all of the characters and their vehicles, or at least RoboDog, included as a complete set.  Though it does specify on the box that it includes Ryder and his ATV, the packaging could be a little bit misleading, as the images on the box show all of the characters and their vehicles inside the Paw Patroller. This could easily lend to someone assuming they were all included if they weren't carefully looking at the box and its contents. I suspect that the toy company likely didn't include all of them because the individual vehicles have been on the market for quite a while now and likely wouldn't be needed for most consumers. With that being said, the Paw Patrol Paw Patroller is an interchangeable toy and can also be used with just about any smaller sized vehicles such as dinky cars, which can further expand your child's creativity. And they will love it! In my mind, this is like Barbie & her camper. They go hand in hand and belong together. I suspect that it will be on many a child's Christmas list this year! 

For those in the U.S., the Paw Patrol Tour might be coming to a city near you this summer! The Paw Patrol Tour will be visiting state and county fairs from California, to Wisconsin, to Texas and many other stops in between from July 25th to October 4th, 2015. The tour will feature the Paw Patroller truck and trailer along with visits from Chase & Marshall. There will be giveaways, activities for the munchkins, as well as visits from popular Spin Master and Nickelodeon characters like Sick Bricks, Little Charmers, and Chubby Puppies!  Unfortunately this tour is not yet available in Canada, but I can promise you that if it does, I'll spread the word! My kids would be over the moon for it! 

***** These views are mine, and mine alone. As with anything, you are responsible for assessing whether this item and/or activity is safe and suitable for your specific needs. InfoMommy does not make any warranties of any kind, expressed or implied, and assumes no responsibility and/or liability for any actions taken as a result of this blog post.*****

Paw Patrollin' Good Time with the Lookout Playset & Basic Vehicle & Pup Combos!

   

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Paw Patrol is a huge hit in our home! If you haven't already guessed by my Paw Patrol Badge Cookies or my Paw Patrol Cupcakes, then you'll be happy to hear about this:

Paw Patrol toys have finally arrived in Canadian stores, thanks to Spin Master Ltd! It feels like it's been a long time coming, so you can imagine my sons were very excited when these items arrived for testing! They were eager to set up the Lookout Playset and save Adventure Bay!

Chase's Cruiser has 2 detachable pylons to help him perform his police pup duties. When not in use, or when Chase is responding to an emergency, they can be stored on the back of his police car. Marshall's Firefightin' Truck features his tool of the trade - a moveable ladder to help him come to the ruff ruff rescue! Rubble's Digg'n Bulldozer has a moveable drill & scoop which help him blast through whatever is in the way. Also in the series is Skye's High Flyin' Copter, Zuma's Hovercraft, Rocky's Recycling Truck, and last but not least, Ryder's Rescue ATV. All come with real working wheels and the pups come with moving limbs so that you can have them lie down or stand to accommodate whatever rescue mission is at hand. These are a hit with my kids! Each of these vehicle and pup combos retail for approximately $15.99CAN and are recommended for children 3yrs and up. A great buy!

The Paw Patrol Lookout Playset consists of the tower lookout, along with an elevator to get to the 2nd level and a slide/chute for the pups to fly down and leads directly to their awaiting vehicle. There is also a fire type pole for Ryder to quickly get to the ground level, and a real working periscope on the upper level that can rotate 360 degrees to aid in keeping a lookout over Adventure Bay. The large Paw Patrol badge activates real sound effects from the actual TV show and lights up. To see the commercial for how it works, click here and scroll down until you see the posted video.

The Lookout Playset is a great concept for a toy, and a great way to bring Paw Patrol to life! It is easy to assemble and actually comes with batteries. Included with the Lookout Playset, is Chase and his vehicle, and 2 pylons. My kids love this particular toy too, however get frustrated, as do I, when the slide often becomes unattached. I feel that the

slide should really have 2 more brackets on it close to the middle of the slide to keep it fastened properly. With that being said, it's nothing that super glue can't fix, but at the price point of $46.99CAN, I would expect that to be permanently attached without having to do any extra work. With that price range, I would also think it would be better to include a few extra characters, or at least Ryder who is integral to the group. The tower lookout is quite stable, although a rounded base might make it more anchorable. Perhaps these are 3 things that can be looked at for a second edition of this toy.

Despite some minor technical issues, it is a great toy for kids that promotes teamwork and creativity when playing by themselves or with a sibling or friend. Like the basic vehicle & pup combos, this playset is geared for kids ages 3+. It would be a definite hit with kids and would be an even bigger hit with parents if it could be purchased when it's on sale!

Happy Patrollin'!

***** These views are mine, and mine alone. As with anything, you are responsible for assessing whether this item and/or activity is safe and suitable for your specific needs. InfoMommy does not make any warranties of any kind, expressed or implied, and assumes no responsibility and/or liability for any actions taken as a result of this blog post.*****

Paw Patrol Is On A Roll With Their New Sticker Storybook, Paint Book and Colouring Book!

  

Paw Patrol is on a roll with their brand new colouring book, sticker storybook and paint book that comes out Tuesday!

Each book has something great to offer, besides just simply being awesome for being Paw Patrol! (Or so my son says! LOL)

Paw Patrol: Pups to The Rescue Sticker/Storybook is a 16-page storybook that also contains more than 30 stickers. It is a good book if your kids (or you!) are not familiar with all the characters, and even if you love them all! It explains each character and what each's special skills, interests and abilities are. This particular book is geared for kids ages 4yrs - 8yrs, but your younger ones would love the book not only for its content, but for its colourful pictures throughout the book! My son has been asking for this book to be his nightly bedtime read almost every night since we got it to review. This title retails for approximately $4.99CAN.

Paw Patrol: All Paws on Deck Paint Book features 64 pictures to paint. It comes with its own paintbrush, and a 16 watercolour paint palette! Now, I must also share that this paint is washable, which is a huge plus! I found this out the easy way when my son used the paint to paint a paper towel roll... When doing so, he accidentally sprayed some paint droplets onto our wall! I didn't notice this until the paint had dried and when I went to scrub it off with a wet cloth, it came right off simply by wiping it. Now I know I sound like an infomercial right now, but it's the God's honest truth! I thought I was going to have to bust out the Mr Clean Magic Eraser and risk stripping off some of our paint off the walls, but it was a total cinch. The book also says it's washable from clothing as well, but I never went to the trouble of trying that out! LOL But after the wall predicament, I believe the claim. It is geared for kids ages 3yrs - 7yrs, but I even loved to paint a picture or two myself! (Yes, I painted some and I'm proud of it! LOL) So the age group might be better adjusted to 3yrs and up... No since excluding us older folks from all the fun! LOL This title retails for approximately $8.99CAN.

Paw Patrol: Puppy Power Colouring Book is filled with 48 colouring pages! Not only that, but it comes with 4 chunky primary colour crayons, which can be used to layer and create all sorts of colours. I love this particular book not only in general, but also more specifically as something to bring or give to someone going on a road trip. It would provide hours of constructive activity both in the car, and at your destination for both you and your kids! (And yes, I am guilty of colouring a couple of these pages too, so feel free to find your inner child and colour along as well!) This title retails for approximately $4.99CAN.

Infomommy & Random House Canada are giving away a total of 5 Paw Patrol Prize Packs via Facebook & Twitter! The giveaway ends July 31st at 11:59EST.

To enter on Facebook, Like both the InfoMommy Facebook page, as well as the Random House Canada Facebook page, and comment on the post regarding the giveaway.

To enter on Twitter, Follow both the InfoMommy Twitter page, as well as the Random House Canada Twitter page and retweet one of InfoMommy's tweets regarding the giveaway.

While Chase is usually the one on the case, and it's the pups that are usually on a roll, I'm the one on the case and on a roll.... right into my bed. LOL Good night!

***** These views are mine, and mine alone. As with anything, you are responsible for assessing whether this item and/or activity is safe and suitable for your specific needs. InfoMommy does not make any warranties of any kind, expressed or implied, and assumes no responsibility and/or liability for any actions taken as a result of this blog post.*****

  

Let Your Cupcakes & Muffins Ride in Style!

 

I love spreading the word on products that I love, and this one definitely takes the cup"cake"! Next time you

need to transport cupcakes or muffins, considering using Fox Run's smartly designed Cupcake Carousel!

It is adorable with its BPA-free sturdy giant cupcake design, and is wonderfully functional. It has 3 stacking trays holding 8 cupcakes each, allowing you to compactly and fashionably transport up to 2 dozen fully decorated cupcakes!  Each tray has a handle which makes it simple to pull out of the carrier, as well as easy to manoeuvre while you're placing it on a table or other surface. These removable trays also double as display stands. What's not to love?!

Each cup cavity is deep, ensuring that your cupcakes do not tip over, and the semi-transparent lid allows you and others to appreciate the beauty you put into your treats. The handle on the lid and the carrier's four strong snap locks ensure that your carrier will stay locked and keep your delicacies undisturbed during travel or storage.

The Cupcake Carousel is available in Red, Hot Pink & Brown. Retail price in Canada is approximately $25-$30, depending on where you shop. It is 14" in diameter and 11" high. 

I used this for the first time to transport the Paw Patrol themed cupcakes with tie-dyed icing I made for my son's birthday. I loved it so much that I think my friends just might have thought that I was a paid spokesperson for this product! (For the record, I am not at all! LOL) I just really thinks it's a great, innovative product!

If you want tips on making your own tie-dyed frosting, watch this 4-minute Rachel Ray episode clip featuring

Cake Boss' Buddy Valastro. That's where I got my idea for the frosting. It's so easy to do and looks so unique, and is made with just a simple buttercream icing recipe. (You could probably cheat and use store-bought too!)  Now, clearly I didn't make a whole cake like they did, I just got the tie-dyed icing all set in my piping bag and went to town frosting the cupcakes. So easy, and my son was overjoyed with the final product! 

As a side note, the toothpicks with the Paw Patrol characters fit on the top layer while transporting them as I only needed enough cupcakes to fill 2 inserts, allowing for extra room at the top of the carrier. If I had of required a full 2 dozen cupcakes, then I simply would have brought the toothpick Paw Patrol pictures with me and popped them in the top of the cupcakes once I got to where I was going. But there is more than enough room for all the tiers to have fully frosted cupcakes while stacked in the Cupcake Carrier, just not with the actual toothpick embellishment during transport when fully loaded. 

If you are looking for great Paw Patrol decoration ideas, visit the Nickelodeon Jr website. Knowing full well that this new show is taking off, they've offered everyone a whole slew of printable decorations and ideas in the meantime, until they can manufacture their own licensed products for sale. Best of all, it's FREE! 

So let your cupcakes and muffins ride in style in the Cupcake Carousel! You put so much love and effort into making them, showcase them like the awesome treats that they are!

***** These views are mine, and mine alone. As with anything, you are responsible for assessing whether this item and/or activity is safe and suitable for your specific needs. InfoMommy does not make any warranties of any kind, expressed or implied, and assumes no responsibility and/or liability for any actions taken as a result of this blog post.*****