Kawaii Box Unboxing Review + Giveaway!

OUR STORY
Our passion at Kawaii Box is to spread kawaii culture and the love for cute things all over the world! We are totally in love with everything kawaii, and believe that even a tiny dose of cuteness can provide a huge boost of positivity to our life. To bring that happiness to you, we carefully handpick the cutest kawaii things, and curate them into an exciting monthly box you’ll surely love! Kawaii-fy your life with exclusive items like kawaii squishies, kawaii stationery and super cute plushies. Directly from Tokyo to your door!

CUTEST KAWAII ITEMS
We carefully handpick kawaii things you'll surely love!

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These kawaii things are guaranteed to put a smile on your face!

My Thoughts:

I'll admit that I have a weakness for all things cute and Kawaii! Nothing makes my day like an adorable plushie or a fun character item. Something about it allows me to reminisce to my childhood days and enjoy the positive energy of simpler times. Whether you're an adult, a teenager, or child, Kawaii Box is fun for all ages. Everyone can use a dose of Kawaii goodness in their life!

I was surprised how quickly my first Kawaii Box arrived upon shipping. After discovering the brand it was so exciting to see the fun pink box at my doorstep! Squeals of joy could be heard as I went through my items. I will attach a picture of each goodie from this month's box and a description.

Namakemono No Mikke Plushie-
Naturally, my eyes went right to this adorable Sloth plush! I'm a huge fan of sloths and this little baby was a perfect addition to my plushie collection. Plus, pink is one of my favorite colors. The Namakemono No Mikkie plush is soft, cuddly, detailed, and oh so Kawaii!

Kawaii Octopus Ink Pen-
This fun Octopus pen will keep you company and prepare you for anything during your daily activities. Who needs a basic pen when you can have one with a smiley, squishy buddy instead? This fine point pen is lightweight and perfect for Kawaii lovers everywhere!

Magical Unicorn Pencil Pouch- 
I'll admit, I lose my pens and pencils like no tomorrow, especially during the school and work year. This pencil pouch is perfect to store your Kawaii Octopus Ink Pen from your Kawaii Box, as well as other essentials. Plus, who doesn't love Unicorns? Looking at this pouch transports me to a peaceful relaxing wonderland of magic!

Koinobori Plush Charm-
Fun fact! Koinobori means "carp streamer" in Japanese. You can see these types of windsocks flown throughout Japan. They are viewed as a celebration of Children's Day. This holiday was created in the hopes that children will live happy and healthy lives. This is the perfect little good luck charm to hang off of your pencil pouch, purse, book bag, or any other fun places.

Never Stop Dreaming Notebook-
As a writer, I love having lined notebooks of this size around. They fit perfectly in my purse or handbag. Whenever I need to write down an appointment, deadline, inspiration, note, or list, it's easy to grab and use at a moment's notice. Plus, I can avoid lugging around heavier ones that are bulky and take up a ton of room. These are simple to store and carry. I love the Unicorn design and phrase "Never Stop Dreaming". The pages on the side have a matching design as well. It's a great addition with the Unicorn pouch and Octopus pen!

Rainbow Pon-de-Ring Squishy-
Another fun fact to share! Pon-de-Rings are a speciality item at the Japanese chain, Mister Donut. They are made by attaching dough balls together in a circle. This squishy is a fun way to feel like you're experiencing Mister Donut yourself. I enjoy sensory items such as these because they're soft and bounce back into place when you press down. The colors of this item are exquisite as well.

Fruity Eraser-
This eraser treat was so sweet! Mine was in the shape of a Dragonfruit and I was thrilled! It reminded me of a couple summers ago when I tried a Dragonfruit for the very first time. My coworker had brought it into work and split a piece with me and our students. It's certainly one of the coolest looking fruits. Unique just like we are as human beings!

Sumikko Gurashi Stickers-
It is said that Sumikko Gurashi are shy and represent the nature of others who may be shy as well. This sticker set is colorful, whimsical, and represents the very essence of Kawaii! I was impressed with how many were included. It's perfect for decorating. I'm going to put mine on greeting cards and thank you notes.

Yori Cook Mini Whiteboard-
Last but certainly not least we have the great, Yori Cook Mini Whiteboard. This is a wonderful addition to this months box which supplied items for organization, time management, and back to school essentials. On one side of the whiteboard is a larger area for drawing and writing. The other has days of the week for all your planning needs. Included is an erasable marker.

Above is the brochure included in the box. It goes over each item included which I find to be extremely handy in learning about the history and uses of each. There's also information about how you can win a free Kawaii Box and invite your friends!

The Giveaway:

Kawaii Box was kind enough to provide a giveaway for our lovely readers! I want to give a special thank you to them allowing me to review and share these fantastic items with my readers here at, New Age Mama! I know our lucky winner will love their box as much as I loved mine!

New age Mama Kawaii Box Giveaway

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FlipaZoo - The Toy That Flips for You! - Delivers Twice The Fun for Everyone This Summer! - #Giveaway

FlipaZoo, the TOY that flips for you! Not One, it’s a Two- in-One toy pillow from the first name in fun, Jay at Play.FlipaZoo will be delivering two times the Fun for Everyone! Their unique character combinations feature some of today’s most sought-after animals – including a Husky that easily Flips into a Polar Bear, a Unicorn that Flips into a Dragon, a Giraffe that Flips into a Hippo, and there are many more to choose with FlipaZoo. The must-have FlipaZoo assortment is now available at www.flipazoo.com. The new toys will pounce their way into Walmart stores nationwide beginning with a July 2016 exclusive launch. Starting in mid-August, FlipaZoo will roll out to other retailers from coast-to-coast, including Target, Toys“R”Us, Kohls, Bed Bath & Beyond, Kmart, and more!

An imagination-inspiring playtime product, FlipaZoo doubles as a pillow for naptime, summer camp, and family travel. Each fun-stuffed FlipaZoois a smiling, cuddly companion that offers two times the comfort at home or on-the-go! Made of the most huggable, high-quality materials, the adorable new FlipaZoo line features more than 12 stand-out FlipaZoo characters that magically transform from one animal to another – and then easily flip back again! With the new line’s patented one-of-a-kind “easy flip” designs, little ones can simply hold their favorite two-sided FlipaZoofriend, “flip” its soft back, and instantly reveal a totally new FlipaZoo!

The premiere FlipaZoo collection ($19.99 each, for all ages), to be available at retail starting this July exclusively at Walmart, includes a loveableFlipaZoo friend for every personality: the wild Giraffe/Hippo, clever Cat/Mouse, mystical Unicorn/Dragon, fiercely-fun Elephant/Tiger, and paw-some Husky Dog/Polar Bear. Also making their debut exclusively at Walmart this holiday season will be the jaw-dropping Grizzly Bear/Alligator and friendly Bulldog/Tabby Cat FlipaZoo characters. Each FlipaZoo features its own unique sewn-on name, making them even more irresistible! For double the fun, consumers who purchase any FlipaZoo on the official website will receive a FREE 

“Little Flipzee” for pocket-size flipping fun!

You’ll Flip for Them! They’ll Flip for You!

For more information about FlipaZoos visit, www.flipazoo.com and follow FlipaZoo on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

  

 

My Thoughts

Flip-A-Zoo's are so much fun! My daughter just loves her stuffed animal collection. She plays with them all day long. The newest addition to her plush family is her Flip-A-Zoo. These toys are unique because they are two toys in one!  Ours is a hippo on one side and a giraffe on the other! 

The Flip a Zoo is really easy to use and even young children will be able to do it independently. It's almost like a fitted blanket. Just pull it back and tuck it under to change from one character to the other.  Both of the characters are very detailed. They are made with bright material, and the fabric was well made with no holes or loose seams. This is a plush toy that will last for years to come.

Flip-A-Zoo offers a variety of fun plush characters and several different sizes. To see all they have to offer, be sure to visit their website or follow them on social media. 

The Giveaway

One lucky winner is going to receive a Flip-A-Zoo Plush toy of their own (style selected at random). To enter, just fill in the Giveaway Tools form below. This giveaway will 7/14/16 and is open to the US  only. The winner will be notified via email and will have 48 hours to reply. Thanks again to The sponsor for offering this fantastic prize. 

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Buy One - Give One with Bears For Humanity #giveaway

Typically, when puschasing an item online, you are asked for your name, credit card and perhaps an option to join the mailing list. When you purchase a teddy bear from Bears For Humanity™, you have the delightful task of choosing a charity – because your purchase instantly doubles as a gift for a child in need!

More than that, the cuddly pal is personally delivered to a needy veteran’s house, a children’s hospital or an underprivileged household. The stuffed bears come in two sizes – 16” Premium Bear ($39.99) and 7” Baby Bear (19.99). The many charity options and five color choices are splashed across www.BearsForHumanity.com website that opens to a philosophical question – Can A Teddy Bear Change The World?

Toy industry experts, the California welfare-to-work program known as CalWORKs and an armful of mom bloggers heartily shout, “Yes!” The benefits only begin with the buy one-donate one model. The bears are luxuriously soft! Bears For Humanity pals are the only 100% Certified Organic Cotton/ Hemp teddy bears in the world. Plus, they are naturally antibacterial and hypoallergenic which gives parents the peace of mind they don't get from polyester plush toys!

·         Made in the USA, giving jobs to those who need one through CalWORKs in Northern California

·         Made of certified organic cotton and hemp, so naturally hypoallergenic and antibacterial, so you can feel great giving this to your child

Buy One Give One: when you buy a bear, the company gifts the same bear to a child in need through one of six charities the company partners with:

Ø  Toys for Tots

Ø  Expect Miracles Foundation

Ø  Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital

Ø  One Simple Wish

Ø  Save the Children

Ø  Semper Fi

Bears For Humanity from Vijay Prathap on Vimeo.

Connect with Bears For Humanity

Website - Facebook - Twitter - Instagram

My Thoughts

I first have to say, this is a really nice bear. I was super impressed when I opened the box and found the bear. It was extremely well made, so soft, and just high quality. As I looked the bear over, I couldn't help but be even more impressed with this company. Not only did I get such a great bear, but it was also sent to a charity of my choice. I had a bear sent to Lucille's Childrens Hospital, and I hope it gave a child as much as a smile as I got when I saw my bear.

This company has taken the time with these bears to not only assure good quality, but have also made sure how they make the bears is beneficial. They are made with 100%  certified organic cotton and hemp. There is no polyester in these, and also hypoallergenic and antibacterial. When you purchase a bear and then have it sent to the charity of your choice, you can feel confidant that whatever issue a child might have, they will be okay with this bear.

As I mentioned, the quality of this bear surpassed what I thought I would be getting. The legs move from sitting to standing. The arms are on tight. The bear is soft and squishy and the right size for a child to hug in their arms.

This is not only a great bear, but a great cause to keep in mind with this upcoming holiday season.

Giveaway

One lucky winner is going to receive a a Bears For Humanity bear and give one to one of the selected charities! To enter, just fill out the Giveaway Tools form below. Open to the US only. Giveaway will end 9/30/2015. The winner will be notified via email and will have 48 hours to reply. Thanks again to Bears For Humanity for offering this fantastic prize.

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sigikid - unique and fun plush baby toys

Sigikid was on tour across America!  Check out where they have been and enter to win $100 gift card by commenting at the bottom of their page:  http://www.sigikid-usa.com/pages/tour

Connect with sigikid

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sigikid.usa

Twitter: https://twitter.com/sigikid_usa

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/sigikidus/

Instagram: https://instagram.com/sigikid_usa/

Our sigikid bunny

My Thoughts

What an adorable plush baby toy. I received the bunny and right away was impressed with the craftsmanship of the plush toy. It was well made, very soft, and felt very durable. It could handle the love a child could give it and last for many years. It was also a very good size. My daughter took to it right away and it's now an added addition to her bed.

The sigikid plush baby toy is unique in its appearance. I thought it was one of those perfect baby shower gifts that would get people talking.

Upon inspection, I didn't notice anything off. All stitching looked to be done professionally. There were no tears or holes. I gave the arms and legs a slight tug, and they didn't seem like they would come off easily if a child were to hold it by an arm and carry it around.

A great stuffed animal and would make a great gift to a new baby, or any child who loves stuffed animals.

Don't forget, sigikid is running a giveaway on their tour page where you could win a $100 gift card to sigikid.

http://www.sigikid-usa.com/pages/tour

Zoonicorn Review

Zoonicorns™ are much more than adorable, plush characters for children to love.  They are comforting, sleep time companions that help children feel safe and secure at bedtime—and beyond!   Zoonicorns help kids catch some Zzzzs!

Zoonicorns (half zebra, half unicorn) are magical, plush creatures that are enhanced by a coordinating book series.  In these stories, Zoonicorns visit young zoo animals helping them discover important life lessons through imagination and adventure, all in the land of dreams.  Anxious children feel relieved to know that even if their parents can’t meet them in their dreams, their Zoonicorn can! Plus, children will enjoy hours of reading and playtime where their own Zoonicorn comes to life in the story!

Valeo (Blue): The Zoonicorn leader who overcomes his shyness when meeting new friends and loves hanging out with his buddies near the Africa exhibits!

Promithea (Purple): Reliable and shy, Promithea epitomizes intelligence and gentleness and is the perfect secret keeper for all of her pals.

Aliel (Pink): Spunky, fun, and always zooming at full speed, Aliel is friends with every animal at the zoo and makes a great companion for any child too!

Ene (Green): A charming practical joker who loves mischief and his naps! Great for snuggling.

Our Thoughts

My youngest daughter loves unicorns and her favorite is blue, so I was excited to surprise her with these Zoonicorns. She went nuts when she saw them all and both her and my older daughter are in love with these. They have multiple names each and my kids literally spend hours playing in "imagination land" making up all sorts of cute things to be and do with their Zoonicorns. My oldest daughter enjoys reading the book to her younger sister, of course this is after they have the bed set up with a million pillows and all the Zoonicorns! A very easy read that they both love.

Each Zoonicorn is the perfect size to fit in their backpacks, they take them everywhere. The colors are bright, which makes them fun to play with for my kids. Easily washable, as with three kids they've already gotten all sorts of gunk on them from around the house.

Of all the stuffed animals my kids have, the Zoonicorns have been the biggest hit ever, moreso than I thought they would be. I love having them around for my girls who sleep with too! Also, my infant gets a kick out of playing with them and tickling his face with their hair. 

These little creatures are adorable and teach great life lessons with the meaning and personality of each one!

Buy yours here and don't forget to check them out on Facebook, and Twitter !

Reviewed by Jackie

Holiday Gift Guide - My Melody Mates

The holidays are just around the corner and that means time to pick out the bests gifts for the little ones in your life.  Our elves have checked our list twice and found an adorable product that will sure to be a hit for all nice boys and girls on your shopping list this holiday season- My Melody Mates.

Nightly bedtime battles and dark-room distress are no more with My Melody Mates. These sweet, slumber-inducing cushions come with a soft pillow and detachable blanket (both washable) that'll entice even the most anxious sleepers to lie down in bed and snuggle up with their plushy pals. Melodious lullabies comfort and soothe, while LED lights glow ever so gently to evoke the starry skies. Before you know it, your little ones will be drifting off into dreamland.

My Thoughts

Every child loves to line their bed with stuffed animals. But My Melody Mates are more than just a cute plush toy  This awesome invention merges every bedtime must-have into one adorable package. It's a toy, a pillow, a nightlight, a blanket, and it even plays songs to help soothe your little one to sleep.

My son picked out the frog and it's really cute and very well made. Nicky is only three and he's a little nervous in the dark, so the lights in this pillow were perfect for him. It's not so bright that it will keep him awake, but it casts a light glow that keeps the bogey man at bay. The soothing music also helps lull him to sleep. 

Both the pillow and the blanket are soft and cozy. Kids will love being able to snuggle up with the soft  fleece blanket. Their fun designs will appeal to all ages, but they are made to be safe even for smaller children, without any button eyes or other small pieces that can fall off. There are several styles to choose from including a penguin, monkey, frog, cow, giraffe, and duck.

My Melody Mates are a fun holiday gift for kids of all ages and are available for the affordable price of only $29.99 each. Right now, you can even get FREE SHIPPING on your order of two or more of theses cuddly friends! Any child would love to see one of these lovable pillows beneath their tree, so check them out today and help your children get a better night's sleep this holiday season.