Review: Zoonicorn

About Zoonicorn:

Zoonicorn began with an idea to create a unique, plush toy for children that would be a combination of an exotic animal (zebra) and mythical creature (unicorn). We also wanted to create a children’s book to go with the character which would be educational for kids and entertaining for adults.

We discussed our initial idea with many people and received a lot of positive feedback. After several revisions, we achieved the exact look and feel of our vision for Zoonicorn. That’s when our four characters were born.

People immediately fell in love with the concept.

Our Thoughts:

These sweet little stuffed animals are the perfect blend between a loved zebra and a unicorn! There are several colors to choose from, and each one has their own name. My three year old squealed with excitement when I gave her her very own to love. 

Each one has a very special lesson. For example we received Aliel for review, and she is fun to be around. Although she likes to talk a lot, loves to get dirty, and loses things, she is energetic and loves an adventure. 

The book is a nice size, and not so lengthy a small child loses interest. Brightly colored pages, keep even the interest of an adult (I enjoyed reading this to my daughter). The story we received was geared toward a very active bison who even dreamed about jumping and running. When she slept the zoonicorns came to play with her. 

This has become a new favorite, and a story I'm sure we'll utilize several times when getting ready for bed time. This is a great gift idea, and one I'm sure will be a huge hit!

Find Zoonicorns here or on their Facebook page and learn about their online games and stories as well as a fun app for your phones! 

Father's Day Gift Guide: Fun with Sphero

Are you and the kids wondering what to get Dad this Father's Day? Look no further than Sphero! This awesome little robot is just the ticket for exciting adventures with Dad and the whole family!

Sphero is one of the coolest items on the market this year! Why, you ask? Here are just a few reasons why this purchase would be worth it!

• Sphero is the first of it's kind that allows you to control from a smartphone or tablet.
• Kids 8 years and up can easily manipulate and program the robot.
• Over 30 apps for kids, you can make Sphero turn on a dime, flip in the air, change colors and so much more!
• Educational and fun at the same time! Your kids can learn the basics of programming, robotics and math. Check out Sphero SPRK to learn more!

These are just the beginnings of the things you can do and the fun to be had with Sphero!

Why we love Sphero
You can take it virtually anywhere: outside, in the water, or even just inside. This adds a whole new level to family fun night. Going camping? Don't worry about it, you can take Sphero without worrying that it will get water logged and ruined. Pets? Easy, this is so much fun to play with them, too! Want to play a game on the tablet, or smartphone? You can use it as a 3D mouse! This has it all! What's even better is that your kids can do all of this and more with Dad!

We are a very techy family. We love to try our hand at new things, and Sphero has allowed our 9 year old son to gain more insight and knowledge of what my husband does as an electrical repairman for a motor vehicle company. Not only that, but it has allowed our son to put down the game console controls, and pick up something that makes him use his brain! This was the biggest reason that we fell in love with Sphero.

But, what does it come with and how much? 
Those are simply answered questions! Right now there is a special running--May 30 2014 through June 15, 2014--and you can grab Sphero 2.0 for Father's day at the awesome price of $99.99. It comes loaded with ramps, a quick start guide, charging base, and how to download the innovative apps for your iOS or Android systems.

Won't it get scratched?
Yes, like anything it needs to be protected from scratches and the like. Sphero has an awesome cover called a Nubby. With this, you get the protection needed and an added bonus of better traction. And you'll want the traction and protection with everything you'll be doing. The Nubby has been a life saver for our Sphero, since we take it everywhere! Gravel, concrete, grass, etc. You can choose from four colors, and the fun doesn't stop there!

Want to get your hands on Sphero for the Father/Son combo in your life? Connect with them on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube. You can buy Sphero directly from the website! We love our friendly little robot, and we know you will too!