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November 9, 2011 · 1:19 am

STEP2, My Own Workshop Review & Give-Away!!! {Give-Away Ended}

I was asked to review a new toy from STEP2.  I was sent the STEP2, My Own Workshop, which is one of three new toys in the My Own series, they also make My Own Bakery and My Own Laundry.  The My Own Workshop is a very compact workshop.  It was very easy to assemble, there really was not much involved at all and no tools were necessary.  Everything is made to store in the cabinet under the workbench for easy travel.  This is a great toy for your child to take on visits, play dates and vacations.  The drill and screwdriver can be fitted with different bits and the drill retracts making it more realistic and fun for the child.  The table saw makes a buzzing sound and lights up, which my son thought was great.  There are nuts and bolts to screw in and out of the wood, bench top and peg board.  This toy is best played with by just one child and the one thing I did not like was the saw guide that was removable.  It really did not fit in anywhere tightly and mostly fell over.  It was not a big deal frankly if it were there or not, I wish though it would have been able to be more securely attached.  Other than that I was satisfied with the bench, it is small but good for a traveling,take and go toy.  Mommy Ramblings is adding this toy to our 2011 Holiday Gift Guide.

STEP2 is sponsoring a give-away!!!  One lucky winner will win a new My Own Workshop.  Thank you STEP2 for the review toy and for sponsoring this great give-away on Mommy Ramblings!!!  Open to residents of the 48 contiguous US States.

STEP2, My Own Workshop Give-Away on Mommy Ramblings Rules: 

Mandatory Entry– Visit STEP2, and let me know another toy they make that you like.  Leave your answer in a comment on this post. (If this entry is not done, all others will be deleted)

Extra Entries: (make sure you leave a separate comment for each entry or they will not count)

1. Like Mommy Ramblings on Facebook and leave me a comment here that you did.

2. Like STEP2 on Facebook, leave a comment on their wall about Mommy Ramblings and this give-away. Leave me a comment here that you did.

3. Follow Mommy Ramblings on Twitter, and leave me a comment here that you did with your Twitter name.

4. Follow STEP2 on Twitter, and leave me a comment here that you did with your Twitter name.

5. Follow Mommy Ramblings by email, and leave me a comment here that you did.

6. Vote for Mommy Ramblings on Picket Fence Blogs (Button is on the side of our blog, “We’re on the Fence) and leave me a comment here you did.  You can do this once a day, just make sure and leave a comment each time you do.

7. Rate Mommy Ramblings on Top Mommy Blogs (button is on the side of our blog) and leave me a comment here that you did. (Can only be used as one entry per give-away.)

8. Tweet this give-away on Twitter and leave me a comment here that you did with your Twitter name. You can do this once a day, just make sure and leave a comment each time you do.

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10. Write a review for Mommy Ramblings on Alexa.com (button is on our blog right under the We’re on the Fence button) and leave me a comment here that you did.  Can only be done once per give-away.

Good Luck Everyone!!!  Give Away Ends November 27th at 12am EST.  Winner will be selected by Random.org.


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August 11, 2011 · 3:22 am

STEP2 Prepare and Share Kitchen Set Review!!!

I was sent a new STEP2 Prepare and Share Kitchen to review.  STEP2 just introduced this kitchen to their line of great kid’s products.  The kitchen was delivered in a large box and when we opened it, it was all neatly packed and included lots of food, dishes and accessories.  It was very easy to put together and took very little time.  One of the favorite features is the stove burner that when fitted with the skillet sizzles, pot boils, coffee pot boils as well.  It also causes lights to illuminate in the cooking vessels.  It requires 2 AA batteries for the electronic sounds but it was a huge hit and one of the features the boys liked best.  It is designed in neutral colors for boys or girls.

It is a very sturdy unit that will hold up to lots of play and is very easy to wipe down.  I was pleasantly surprised with the amount of accessories this kitchen includes.  It includes 5 large spice/herb bottles, salt and pepper shakers, grinding pepper mill, phone, pots, pans, dishes, cups, utensils and a variety of food, fruits and veggies.  Three removable baskets are handy for storage and play prep and cooking.  The large, deep sink has a swivel faucet.  Stainless steel look oven and refrigerator, hanging hooks, pass through window and ledge for serving, storing and prep add realistic touches to this kitchen set.  The clip for the phone holds it securely in place and is easy for the kids to retrieve the phone and return it when finished with the call.  Kitchen is large enough that the two can play together and still have enough space to play and cook.

This kitchen set is available at Toys R Us for $89.99 and I think it is a great value considering all you get with it.  I recommend this kitchen very much.  If I have any critisism I would say that it would be great if two of the burners had the sounds just because you could have two things cooking/boiling, sizzling at once.  However, that would not deter me from buying this kitchen.  There is plenty to do and kids will have a great time cooking up some gourmet meals.

The contents of the box ready to be assembled.

All set up and ready for the kids.


 

 

 

 

 


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July 24, 2011 · 2:50 pm

STEP2 Art Desk Easel Review & Give-Away!!! {Give-Away Ended}

I was recently sent a STEP2 Art Desk Easel to review.  This new STEP2 product will be introduced in the Fall.  We opened the box and laid out the pieces for assembly.  There were a few little hitches along the way, we were shorted a few screws but STEP2 had them overnighted to us and the screw for the easel clip did not seem long enough because when we would lift the clip it would come unfastened. My husband used a larger screw and a washer and was able to make it work well.  Other than that assembly was quick and easy and the kids were using it in no time flat.

The pieces ready for assembly

Desk Side

Easel Side

With 2 little ones who are always doing things together this dual sided toy works well.  One can be at the easel and the other on the desk. The desk top opens to store craft supplies and papers.  The kids loved the marker holder and were very happy to keep returning their markers to the holder when done.  The dry erase boards on the desk top and easel are easy to erase and clean.  Sitting and coloring at the desk was comfortable for both of my children.

So do you have some little ones in your life that you think would enjoy this Art Desk Easel?  Then you will be happy to hear that STEP2 is sponsoring a give-away on Mommy Ramblings.  One lucky blog reader will win their own STEP2 Art Desk Easel.  Thank you  STEP2 for the review product and for sponsoring this awesome give-away on Mommy Ramblings!!!  Give-Away open to residents of the contiguous 48 US States.

STEP2 Art Desk Easel Give-Away on Mommy Ramblings Rules:

Mandatory Entry: Go to the STEP2 Website and let me know another product you like.  Leave your answer in a comment on this post.  (If this entry is not done, all others will be deleted.)

Extra Entries-Make sure to leave a separate comment for each one or they will not count.

1. Like Mommy Ramblings on Facebook, and leave me a comment here that you did.

2. Like STEP2 on Facebook, and leave a comment on their wall that Mommy Ramblings sent you.  Then leave me a comment here that you did.

3. Follow Mommy Ramblings on Twitter, and leave me a comment here that you did with your Twitter name.

4.Follow STEP2 on Twitter, and leave me a comment here that you did with your Twitter name.

3. Subscribe to Mommy Ramblings by email and leave me a comment here that you did.

4.Vote for Mommy Ramblings on Picket Fence Blogs (Button is on the side of our blog, “We’re on the Fence) and leave me a comment here you did.  (You can do this every day for an extra entry, just make sure you leave a comment.)

5. Vote for Mommy Ramblings on Top Mommy Blogs (button is on the side of our blog) and leave me a comment here that you did.  (You can do this every day for an extra entry, just make sure you leave a comment.)

6. Post this give away on your Facebook status and leave me a comment here that you did.  (You can do this every day for an extra entry, just make sure you leave a comment.)

7. Tweet this give-away on Twitter and leave me a comment here that you did with your Twitter name.  (You can do this every day for an extra entry, just make sure you leave a comment.)

8. Like Blueberry Hill Photography on Facebook and leave me a comment here that you did.

Good Luck Everyone!!!  Give Away Ends September 4th at 12 am EST.  Winner will be selected by Random.org.


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