BattroBorg Battle Arena Set {Review}

Product Description:

The next innovation in robot gaming technology, Battroborgs are motion controlled battling robots fueled by your fists. The 3-in-1 Battle Arena offers multiple ways to play and each Battroborg can battle in three different, competitive game modes.So it’s time to settle the score and take on your opponent in the 3-in-1 battle arena. Combat mode allows for head to head battle against an opponent. Or take your robot to battle boot camp where you can master the art of combat by taking on the training drones. Try out the other game play options like Autodrone mode where you can battle against a self-activated Battroborg robot or Tag mode where a self-propelled Battroborg robot chases after you. Battroborg’s advanced radio control technology also allows for you to host a Battle Royal where up to 20 robots can battle at one time.

We received the Battroborg 3-in-1 Arena set a while ago. It's pretty fun where you control the fighting moves with a wireless remote through movement. We loved it and was entertained for hours. We did get bored after a few days, but we put it away and bring it back out when we want to play again.


The set comes with:

• 2 Robots
• 2 Nunchaku Motion Controllers
• Arena with ropes
• 4 Training Drones
• 2 Sticker Sheets
• 2 Face Sheets
• Instruction Sheet
• Requires 8 AA batteries

There are 5 Damage Levels:

• No Damage – Green
• 1st Damage Point – Blue
• 2nd Damage Point – White
• 3rd Damage Point – Yellow
• 4th Damage Point – Red
• 5th Damage Point – Flashing Red (Knockout)

 All the FAQs are found on tomy.com website.

We wished that the ropes can be easily replaced if it ever gets broken. One time we left it on the floor, our cat chewed the strings and broke the elastic that the rope was wrapped around. The ropes no longer have the tension (so it's loose) and there's no way of removing and replacing it because it is all sealed into the plastic poles. Even with the snapped elastic inside, the rope is still holding it together.




Disclosure: We received the above mention product at no charge from the Company/PR Firm in exchange of our honest review in this post. My opinions are my own and may differ from those of other consumers. No other compensation was given.

Magic Castle Bounce House

Welcome to the Blast Zone Magic Castle Bounce House Giveaway

Sponsored by Blast Zone

Hosted by Conservamom

Kids love to bounce, play and have tons of outdoor fun. That's why the line of Blast products that are both available for home and comercial use are perfect for any family with kids. From Water Slides to bouncers that are the perfect addition to an active and healthy child's life, Blast Zone has the perfect activity for your size family.

Now through May 2015 Blast Zone has agreed to give all of our readers a 10% discount off all bounce houses . Use code BOUNCEBLOG, for those interested in purchasing an inflatable. At this time, BlastZone.com does not have coupon functionality, so this will be a special deal where you would need to call in.

Finally, Don't forget to check out Conservamom's Review of the Spray N' Splash 2 and the fun her family has had with it.

Now for the Best part, One lucky reader will have the chance to win a Magic Castle Bounce House RV$399.99. With fast, easy setup taking just a couple minutes, up to 3 Kids will be bouncing quickly on a bounce floor made of commercial-grade vinyl. Low enough to clear standard ceilings but tall enough to keep the kids safely inside, this bouncer is ideal for almost anywhere in or around the house. In the backyard or the living room, your kids will bounce freely while you take comfort knowing they’re well protected by safety netting.

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Heroes of the City Giveaway

"Brandon's Adventures" Blog has joined up with other awesome bloggers from Mom Buzz Media to bring you this awesome giveaway!

About the Sponsor

Heroes of the City is an animated TV-series about rescue vehicles in a small town where everybody gets to be a hero! You will find over 6 hours of full episodes with great stories for the little ones. The TV-series contains a lot of warmth and teaches the importance of friendship and what we can achieve by helping each other.

On the YouTube Channel you will find 6 hours of entertainment for the younger children. The videos are high quality and are suitable for children 2-6 years.

The YouTube channel is available in 18 different languages!

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Creative Mother's Day Card

Hope everyone had a wonderful Mother's Day weekend! Our Little One surprised me with a special card and craft he made at school. He came home Friday and said I wasn't allowed to look in his school bag until Sunday (Mother's Day). I usually check for his homework and notices, but this time I promised him I wouldn't look in there. And when Sunday came, he surprised me with these wonderful gifts:




This one was from his "show-and-tell" where I helped Little Brandon prepare to teach the class how we created this. I collected enough egg shells for the students and filled them with soil. During class, Brandon gave his classmates some seeds to put in their soil. These were edible sprouts and can be used to put in salads. Later on, the eggshell plants ended up as part of Mother's Day gifts. how wonderful!

Kinderfeets Retro Balance Bike Giveaway

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If you have a little one 2 or older the Kinderfeets Retro Balance Bike is for you! Kinderfeets Retro Balance Bike takes the place of training wheels. There are many colors and designs to choose from. You can read a full review here.

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• Helps build balance and coordination
• Made of solid wood with chalkboard sides
• Tires requires NO air
• Removable, washable seat cover
• Chalk included

 

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Dora the Explorer Live Tour

Little Brandon and I are very excited to hear that the National Tour starring "Dora the Explorer" (based on Hit Nickelodeon Series) will be visiting our hometown in Vancouver, BC on June 7, 2015!


Koba Entertainment and Nickelodeon today announced its celebrated theatrical production Dora the Explorer Live! Search for the City of Lost Toys will return to Canada! The tour will visit Vancouver, BC Canada on June 7th at The Orpheum. A global phenomenon seen by more than four million parents and children worldwide in 30 countries, Dora’s live musical adventure incorporates educational and interactive components that have made Nickelodeon’s 16-time Emmy nominated series Dora the Explorer a hit preschool program in Canada. Tickets are on-sale now and are available through www.DoraLiveCanada.com.

Dora the Explorer Live! Search for the City of Lost Toys sendsDora on her most important mission yet: to find her lost teddy bear. With help from the live audience and her courageous amigos, Dora uses her map-reading, counting, musical and language skills to successfully navigate the number pyramid and the mixed-up jungle to reach The City of Lost Toys. During the 70-minute live show featuring colorful costumes and stunning sets, Dora and her cousin Diego, Boots, Map, Backpack, Tico, Isa, Benny -- even that pesky fox Swiper -- invite audiences to think, sing and play along while helping to find Dora’s teddy bear.

"Using our hallmark, innovative multimedia technology and an all-star creative team, we created a truly unique live musical adventure that is fun for the whole family,” says Koba Entertainment’s award-winning creative director, Patti Caplette. “We are thrilled to feature the iconic young Dora to entertain and share the positive and empowering messages for which she is known to families across Canada.”

Dora the Explorer Live! Search for the City of Lost Toys is among Koba Entertainment’s long list of stage show properties including Toopy and Binoo: Fun and Games, The Backyardigans: Quest for the Extraordinary Alien and Max & Ruby in the Nutcracker Suite.

Canadian Tour Schedule:

April 5
Cornwall, ON (Aultsville Theatre)

April 8
Peterborough, ON (Showplace Performance Centre)

April 9
Hamilton, ON (Hamilton Place)

April 11
Kitchener, ON (Centre In The Square)

April 12
Chatham, ON (St. Clair College Capitol Theatre)

April 13
London, ON (Centennial Hall)

April 14
Brantford, ON (Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts)

April 15
Mississauga, ON (Living Arts Centre)

April 18
Toronto, ON (Sony Centre for the Performing Arts)

April 19
Kingston, ON (Grande Theatre)

April 22
Fredericton, NB (The Playhouse)

April 23
Saint John, NB (Imperial Theatre)

April 25
Halifax, NS (Rebecca Cohn Auditorium)

April 26
Moncton, NB (Capitol Theatre)

April 30
Grand Falls-Windsor, NL (Arts and Culture Centre)

May 2
St. John's, NL (Mile One Centre)

May 4
Gander, NL (Arts and Culture Centre)

May 9
Montreal, QC (Olympia de Montréal)

May 10
Ottawa, ON (Centrepointe Theatre)

May 13
North Bay, ON (Capitol Centre)

May 16
Thunder Bay, ON (Thunder Bay Community Auditorium)

May 19
Regina, SK (Conexus Arts Centre)

May 20
Saskatoon, SK (TCU Place)

May 21
Lloydminster, AB (Vic Juba Community Theatre)

May 23
Bonnyville, AB (Bonnyville & District Centennial Centre)

May 24
Fort McMurray, AB (Keyano Theatre)

May 26
Fort St. John, BC (North Peace Cultural Centre)

May 28
Grande Prairie, AB (Revolution Place)

May 30
Red Deer, AB (ENMAX Centrium)

May 31
Calgary, AB (Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium)

June 2
Kamloops, BC (Sagebrush Theatre)

June 3
Vernon, BC (Vernon & District Performing Arts Centre)

June 5
Maple Ridge, BC (The ACT)

June 6
New Westminster, BC (Massey Theatre)

June 7
Vancouver, BC (The Orpheum)

June 9
Victoria, BC (Royal Theatre)

June 10
Nanaimo, BC (The Port Theatre)

June 13
Cranbrook, BC (Key City Theatre)

June 16
Edmonton, AB (Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium)

June 18
Brandon, MB (Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium)

June 19
Winnipeg, MB (Pantages Playhouse)

About Koba Entertainment

A prominent producer of original family musicals, Koba Entertainment has been captivating audiences throughout the world with celebrated characters from literature, television, and pop culture. Koba Entertainment productions have enchanted people of all ages in more than 165 North American cities, 12 countries and 4 continents. Production credits for young audiences include: Dora the Explorer, Max & Ruby, The Backyardigans, the Doodlebops, Strawberry Shortcake, Caillou and Franklin. For more information, visit: www.koba-entertainment.com.

About Nickelodeon (Canada)

One of the world’s leading entertainment brands for kids, Nickelodeon (Canada) features a lineup of award-winning Nick properties, from current live-action comedies, animated favourites and special events such as the Kids’ Choice Awards, to classic hits. Nickelodeon (Canada) is owned by Canadian-based media and entertainment company Corus Entertainment Inc. For more information, please visit NickCanada.com and corusent.com.

Experience Corus on the web at www.corusent.com.

Personalized Baby/Kids Gifts Wishlist

Last month was pretty busy (and will be on the upcoming weeks of this month) with all the kids school activities, kids birthday parties, and fundraising events. Speaking of parties and events, I recently stumbled on this site called minted.com, a marketplace of independent artists & designers that allows you to customize kids birthday invitations, cards, announcements, and other stationery. I think this would be the perfect time to get birthday invitation cards printed for little Brandon's birthday this summer.


I had a chance to browse through the wonderful designs and artwork. So far here are my favorite designs for the birthday invitations. I love that I can change the border shape as well as the color of the background or the graphics.


pARRRty! Children's Birthday Party Invitations


Party Trucks Children's Birthday Party


Comic Book Superhero Children's Birthday


Mod Shout Out Children's Birthday Party


The Worlds Greatest Birthday Circus Party


There are so many designs to choose from. I can't decide. Let me know which kids birthday invitations you like and help me choose the best one.

Disclosure: I received a complimentary coupon code to redeem customized products in exchange for my review. The opinions expressed are my own personal and honest thoughts. No other compensation was given.

Disney-Pixar's "Inside Out" to Make its World Premiere at 2015 Cannes Film Festival

Disney•Pixar's “Inside Out” not only ventures inside the mind—it’s heading to the 68th annual Cannes Film Festival for its World Premiere.


Academy Award® winner Pete Docter, who helmed Disney•Pixar’s “Up” (the first animated film ever to be the Festival’s Opening-Ceremony film), directs “Inside Out,” an original new movie from Pixar Animation Studios. Docter, producer Jonas Rivera (“Up”), and co-director Ronnie Del Carmen (“Up”) will be on hand in Cannes, along with members of the all-star English-language voice cast.

“We are overjoyed at being included in this year's official selection at Cannes,” said Docter. “With ‘Inside Out,’ we spent years imagining – and then building – never-before-seen settings and characters within the mind. It was an incredible, fun and exciting challenge and now we can’t wait to share it with the world.”


ABOUT THE MOVIE

Do you ever look at someone and wonder what is going on inside their head? Disney•Pixar’s original new film “Inside Out” ventures inside the mind to find out.

Based in Headquarters, the control center inside 11-year-old Riley’s mind, five Emotions are hard at work, led by lighthearted optimist Joy (voice of Amy Poehler), whose mission is to make sure Riley stays happy. Fear (voice of Bill Hader) heads up safety, Anger (voice of Lewis Black) ensures all is fair and Disgust (voice of Mindy Kaling) prevents Riley from getting poisoned—both physically and socially. Sadness (voice of Phyllis Smith) isn’t exactly sure what her role is, and frankly, neither is anyone else.

When Riley's family relocates to a scary new city, the Emotions are on the job, eager to help guide her through the difficult transition. But when Joy and Sadness are inadvertently swept into the far reaches of Riley’s mind—taking some of her core memories with them—Fear, Anger and Disgust are left reluctantly in charge. Joy and Sadness must venture through unfamiliar places—Long Term Memory, Imagination Land, Abstract Thought and Dream Productions—in a desperate effort to get back to Headquarters, and Riley.

Directed by Academy Award® winner Pete Docter ("Monsters, Inc.", "Up"), produced by Jonas Rivera, p.g.a. ("Up"), co-directed by Ronnie Del Carmen (“Up”) and featuring an original score by Michael Giacchino ("The Incredibles," "Ratatouille," "Up"), Disney•Pixar's "Inside Out" opens in theatres on June 19, 2015.


Check out this exclusive clip from the movie: