#HASBRO ~ The Amazing Spider~Man ~ Mega Blaster Web Shooter Product #Review

ARV $19.99

The Amazing Spider~Man Mega Blast Web Shooter

Imagine SPIDER~MAN adventures at a while new level with this incredible Mega Blaster Web Shooter set~!!

You'll be able to fire web fluid or water just like your favourite web~crawling hero when you pull on the glove and attach the Mega Blaster Web Shooter to it.

Evil doesn't stand a chance when you've got your Mega Blaster Web Shooter Set~!!

Web shooter comes with 1 can of web fluid, 1 refillable water cartridge and 1 glove.

Recommended for ages 5 and up, not suitable for younger children due to small parts that may cause a choking hazard.

It is quite simple to use, place your gloved hand into the web base holder and use your two middle fingers to trigger the shooter just like SPIDER~MAN does~!!

Please note that the web fluid is a pressurized container and adult supervision should be considered.  Please read the back panel on the cartridge before use.

It took me a while to get this review in place as all my children wanted to see it in action together, and with busy summer schedules it wasn't an easy feat...but we finally managed and boy oh boy, did they EVER have a blast...uh...no pun intended...lol

We loved how the web string came out like silly string and many giggles ensued as they chased each other around outside, blasting webs and water at each other.  I liked the fact that AFTER the web string was gone, they were able to use the other canister, fill it up with water and continue on their adventures.  

The string and water have a fair range, anywhere from 6 to 10 feet range.  

We found on the smaller children's hands, it didn't fit properly, but my 15 year old had no issues getting it to fit properly, and it is not adjustable to fit smaller hands.  The can of web fluid lasted maybe five or ten minutes and when I went to investigate the prices on refills, I promptly told my children to just use the water option.  Refill cans seem to be priced higher than the web shooter itself, which I found kind of odd.  I was thinking I was going to find them for 3 cannisters for $10.00 but the over $20 price tag for one can is a bit too much for this frugal mother.

However, the product was a huge hit and my kids agreed that they would have spent their own money on it~!!

  **  Reviewed by me...as I see it~!!  I was no compensated for this review other than a product in which to review with.  My opinions are 100% completely my own~!!  **

#HASBRO ~ The Amazing Spider~Man Hero Mask

ARV ~ $9.99

The Amazing Spider~Man Hero Mask

Feel just like your web~slinging hero with this awesome SPIDER~MAN Hero Mask~!!  

It conceals your true identity as you imagine web~crawling adventures and battles against the forces of darkness.

Evil doesn't stand a chance when you're in your Hero Mask~!!

Mask adjusts to fit most head sizes for ages 5 through adult.

Odin McBam~Bam using his Spidey senses~!!

Playing with my inner child...lol

Li'l Miss Peaches'n'Cream knows how to battle evil~!!

Ms. Alarm flashing her Spidey Moves~!!

Ms. Not~Quite~Right showing her Spidey hand actions...

As you can see...the kids and I had a blast wearing the Spider~Man Hero Mask and tearing up the neighborhood with our antics~!!

The only drawback to the mask is keeping your hair from falling into the eye sections of the mask.  As you can see, we all have long hair and all but Ms. Alarm (who was fortunate to have had her hair in a ponytail) had the hair in their eyes.  So for safety reasons, if your child's hair is long, keep it tied back while they are playing, especially if its unsupervised.

Really and truly, I can see these being a GREAT mask to have for Hallowe'en...your child is able to see out of the eye holes perfectly, giving them a nice, wide area in which to view out of.  The mask sits very comfortably on your head, though the bridge inside the mask may hinder some younger folks as it can feel a bit claustrophobic.  The velcro straps are secure and the mask does not slide around on your head when moving.

Hasbro's The Amazing Spider~Man Hero Mask would make the PERFECT accessory to your child's crime fighting needs...putting it on gives your imagination a chance to play and you can't help but busting out all your best Spidey moves~!!

  **  Reviewed by me...as I see it~!!  I received no monetary value for my review other than a product in which to review with.  My opinions are mine and mine alone...and yea, sometimes my kids~!!  **

#HASBRO ~ The Amazing Spider~Man Web Battlers Action Figures~!!

ARV ~ $9.99

The Amazing Web Battlers Assortment

This is the amazing web~crawling hero and hi sarch nemesis, The LIZARD, like you've never seen them~!!

These Web Battlers Action Figures look just like the characters from "THE AMAZING SPIDER~MAN" movie, but each has a surprise that his enemies won't be ready for~!!

When you squeeze his legs, he unleashes a furious attack.

Amp up your adventures with these Web Battlers Action Figures.

Each sold separately.

My son just adored his Amazing Spider~Man Web Battler as did many of his friends who are in awe of how wonderful the action figure character is.

The colours and definition are quite remarkable on such a toy and my son loves how nicely he fits in his hand.  My son has beefy hands and some of the smaller action figures discourage him, however, this Web Blaster was the exact size and fit he needed in order to play with his imagination properly.

He found it very easy to squeeze the legs together and after giving it a try I realized that it truly doesn't take much effort to squeeze the legs in order to activate the spin web feature that is attached to Spider~Man's hand.  This would be a very good toy for younger folks who are just beginning their coordination skills as it not only gives them a sense of accomplishment but it strengthens their hand muscles at the same time.

If you have a Spider~Man fan in your family, then this is one action figure that is sure to be a HUGE hit~!!

  **  Reviewed by me...as I see it~!!  **

HASBRO ~ Spider~Man Spider Strike Battle Racer

ARV ~ $24.99

The Amazing Spider~Man Spider Strike Battle Racer

Buckle up, because your Spider~Man adventures will never be the same once you've got the Spider Strike Battle Racer.  Your Spider~Man figure rides in the seat and when he needs more than webs to chase down evil and stop it.  When his enemies least expect it, push down the vehicle's spoiler and launch the retractable web claw.  

Use your Spidey sense to stop criminals in their tracks with a sneak attack from the Spider Strike Battle Racer.  Shoot Spidey out to capture crooks and he swings into action.  

Includes a poseable 4" Spider~Man action figure
Swinging web claw
Push spoiler to unleash claw
Wheeled vehicle (3"x5"x9")
Plastic
Ages 4+

My son just loves the Spider Strike Battle Racer and didn't have any troubles putting the car together.  He did need some initial help in attaching Spider~Man to the bar so that he could do his acrobatic flips and turns, but after he saw me do it a couple of times, he quickly picked up the concept and played with the vehicle for hours.

He has a few cars that he plays with and this one has quickly been added to his line of bigger cars.  He loves how Spider~Man flips out of the car when he activates the lever on the spoiler at the back.  

I love the durability of the car and how the action figure can be removed and you can use it in other imaginative plays.  The colours are vibrant and the small pieces are few.  You will have to attach the spoiler to the car after some uses and sometimes Spidey doesn't always flip off but other than that, there are no true issues with the Battle Racer.

I love how the Hasbro line of toys are all easily affordable, being a frugal mom of six children, you can understand the need to find toys that are within my price range and stand up to the rigors of my children's imaginations.  I would recommend this to anyone of you who have a Spider~Man lover on their list, they will be using their imaginations and battling bad guys before you can get it out of the box.



**  I was given a product to review by the sponsor and all opinions and thoughts are my own...reviewed by me...as I see it~!!  **

HASBRO ~ KRE~O BATTLESHIP U.S.S. MISSOURI Set

Hasbro, Inc., has turned another of its timeless brands into a multi~media entertainment property with the release of Universal Studio's film, "BATTLESHIP".  Hasbro has augmented the experience of the hot new film, with an action~packed line of BATTLESHIP toys ~ both in the gaming realm and in a brand new line of KRE~O building sets ~ as well as an expansive line of licensed goods.

ARV ~ $79.99

KRE~O BATTLESHIP U.S.S. MISSOURI Set

Man your battle stations on deck of the military's last defense against the alien invasion, the U.S.S. Missouri, the iconic flagship straight from the BATTLESHIP movie~!!

Spanning 21.5" long once assembled, the U.S.S. Missouri build features double barreled missile launchers, single fire rocket launchers and a deployable attack boat with gunner station.

The ship is also equipped with several areas of interest including the Captain's navigation tower, a central control room, maximum security alien prison, soldier barracks and more~!!

Kids can command Admiral Shane and Naval Fighter KREON figures into the heat of battle against alien forces.

Set includes:  545 pieces and 5 KREON figures

Ages 8 & up

Building this is guaranteed to keep your children busy for days, it took several for my two sons to complete this, but their bonding was well worth it~!!

The directions are easy to follow and everything comes packaged according to useage and the boys were able to follow everything to a tee, even though they had a couple of pieces left over.  My oldest son assured me that he has built many of these in his lifetime, of fifteen years, lol, and there are always pieces left over.  Seeing, as I am the source of buying these kits for him, and tripping over those "left~over" pieces, I can attest that his projects have always looked successful, so who am I to question his authority on the matter...lol

At first it appeared to be a bit mind~boggling as you ponder those 545 pieces, but as the work progresses, you get to see what kind of architectural wonders your children are as they concentrate on placing all the pieces together as they are meant to be.

My sons argued a few times and whenever their patience began to thin, they'd put it away and come back at it again.  My younger sons finger weren't able to snap some of the smaller pieces together and he would grow frustrated, which would frustrate his older brother and then it would be time to step away and come back at it again at another time.

Even though they argued, I found they resolved their issues in a very mature and brotherly way.  We love the Hasbro line of toys in this house, we have yet to be disappointed with anything they produce and promote~!!

  **  Reviewed by me...as I see it~!!  **

HASBRO ~ KRE~O BATTLESHIP ALIEN STRIKE Set

Hasbro, Inc., the global branded play company, will turn another of its timeless brands into a multi~media entertainment property this year with the release of the Universal Studio's film BATTLESHIP.  

Hasbro is celebrating this experience of the hot new film, directed by Peter Berg, with an action~packed line of BATTLESHIP toys ~ both in the gaming realm, where the BATTLESHIP brand originated, and in a brand new line of KRE~O building sets ~ as well as an expansive line of licensed goods.

ARV ~ $34.99

Pretend to battle the aliens alongside KREON Hopper just like the BATTLESHIP movie's most intense scenes with the ALIEN STRIKE set.

Take control of the military attack boat and lead the fight against the alien warship, while avoiding its vicious capture claw and dangerous flick~fire missiles.

The alien warship also features a main cockpit and a second gunnner station.  

Includes 277 bricks, attack boat, and four KREON figures.  Boat is not intended for water.  Recommended ages 7 & up.

In this household, KRE~O and their ilk are very popular in this household with two boys who love to build and create using their imaginations.

My oldest son was all agog over the design and pieces that he was able to create with.  He followed the instructions with very few frustrations and was able to complete his masterpiece and was very proud as he showed me the finished work compared to the picture on the box.

My youngest son aided his older brother in the construction by handing pieces from the marked bags and therefore, learning how to follow instructions at the tutelage of his older brother.  It truly was a groovy brother bonding moment~!!

I myself am not impressed with all the pieces parts that have to be accounted for...if any of you have ever stepped on one of these, then you know what I am talking about here...lol  They hurt when its unexpected~!!

However, I would put up with the pain just to enjoy watching the boys work their magic and create what they were hoping, was an exact replica of the model shown.

They had a couple of pieces left over but my oldest boy assured me that it always happens.  He builds a LOT of inventions, I have many around the house that I have kept, so your just going to have to believe him.  :)

If you have a child who loves to build and who truly digs the thought of putting one over on the alien invasion, then this is one beauty set to have and enjoy.

The price is wonderful, IMHO, with six children, you tend to get VERY frugal in your shopping and for the cost, it would be well worth every penny.  Utilizing the brain in a positive way is not only a good parental thing to enable, but your child's future will depend upon it.

Head on over to HASBRO and check out KRE~O's newest invasion, BATTLESHIP ALIEN STRIKE Set...you kids will LOVE you for it~!!

Christmas Movies Featuring Dogs

Christmas may be over, but if you’re missing the magic of Christmas and love dogs, you can easily recapture the wonderful feeling of Christmas all year long by watching these great Christmas movies featuring dogs!

The Dog Who Saved Christmas ~ 2009
This family friendly comedy is a great movie to get you in the Christmas spirit. Think Home Alone, except instead of starring Macaulay Culkin, it stars a golden lab. Basically, a dad adopts a lab as a family pet/watch dog just before Christmas without the support of his wife. And that is just the beginning of the comedic scenes. Some robbers in the area are staking out the house and do their best to attack, except they were not expecting one thing, a smart golden lab is waiting for them on the inside with a lot of booby-traps. Your kids and you will be laughing out loud with this film.

Santa Buddies ~ 2009
In an effort to life Santa’s depression for the word’s lack luster of belief, a litter of Labrador puppies are brought into Santa’s work shop. These puppies are tasked with helping create new beliefs in the magic of Christmas in both children and dogs. Together these new Santa buddies work to save Christmas for Santa and children around the world. You will be whisked into a magical time where all it takes is a little imagination and faith to see the good in the world.

The Search for Santa Paws ~ 2010
Christmas is in limbo when Santa loses his magic crystal. Without this special crystal Santa loses his identity and believes he is mortal. Luckily his magical dog, Santa Paws is out to help save the holiday. Santa Paws teams up with some children to search for Santa, who is aimlessly wondering the streets with amnesia. Santa Paws and the children do their best to keep the spirit of Christmas alive. This action packed family film will inspire everyone to believe in the magic of Christmas.

Lady & the Tramp ~ 1955
Disney movies never really go away and the Lady and the Tramp is a great classic that shows the love of getting a dog on Christmas and how the relationship grows and the effects it can have on the dog. Through circumstances Lady, the prized dog of the Darlings is out on the streets while they are out of town.  Lady is a dog of fortune and knows nothing about survival on the streets. She is saved by a local stray, Tramp, who shows her life on the streets. Together they find their way back to Lady’s house just in time to save the Darlings new baby.

Lassie Come Home ~ 1943
This classic film showcases the undying love between a dog and her owner. Lassie’s owner, a young boy, is forced by his parents to sell his best friend to a Duke in Scotland due to their poor financial situation during the depression. Lassie and the boy are both mourning the loss of one another. With the help of the Duke’s granddaughter, who realized how unhappy Lassie was, the spirit of Christmas becomes alive as she helps Lassie escape. Lassie attempts to travel the countryside, fulfilling her efforts to be reunited with her boy in England.

Dr. Susan Wright DMV has been a practicing veterinarian for more than 10 years. Susan loves dogs both professionally and personally as exhibited by her wide interest that ranges from article writing to entertainment mediums. Susan is the staff dog containment systems expert for DogFenceDIY.

Making Turkey - A Holiday Treat

If you're wondering how to make turkey, the answer is simpler than you think. Thanksgiving can be spoiled by a dry and overcooked turkey and made infinitely better by a perfect, juicy turkey cooked with love to a golden brown perfection.

Correctly thaw the turkey

In all likelihood, the turkey you now have was bought frozen at the local grocers a few days or even weeks before it was going to be cooked and stored. The correct way to thaw or defrost a turkey is to place it in the refrigerator. This method prevents the growth of bacteria that can occur with other ways to thaw including the now popular microwave oven method or leaving the turkey under running water. Approximate thawing times (these will differ depending on the settings of a refrigerator (colder settings will cause the turkey to take a longer time to thaw etc.)

• 08 - 12 lb turkey: 2 - 3 days
• 13 - 16 lb turkey: 3 - 4 days
• 17 - 20 lb turkey: 4 - 5 days
• 21 - 24 lb turkey: 5 - 6 days

The weight of the turkey can be found on the packaging. If it is fresh game turkey, use a scale to determine the weight. Place the turkey in a dish large enough to collect the water as it defrosts. Check it frequently and pour the water down the drain to prevent messy spills in the refrigerator.

Preheat the oven

Once the turkey is thawed and it is time to cook, remove the turkey from the refrigerator and preheat the oven to 475 degrees F.

Remove the giblets

Reach into the turkey and take out the giblet bag containing the neck and innards. (New chefs please note that this must be removed, it is not stuffing.)

Melt some butter

On the stove or in the microwave, melt 1 tbsp of butter

Butter the turkey breast

Turn the turkey so it the breast is facing upward and very gently so as not to tear it, separate the skin from the meat of the turkey breast. Rub the melted butter on the breast meat. So not put butter directly onto the outside skin of the turkey.

Season the turkey

If you want to, place a small amount of rosemary and thyme in between the skin and the breast. Then lightly coat the outside skin with salt and pepper.

Place the turkey in the oven

Put the turkey in a covered roasting pan that is large enough to be sealed completely when the turkey is in it and place it into the oven at 475 degrees for 20 minutes.

Reduce the heat

Turn the oven temperature down to 250 degrees F to allow the turkey to slow cook.

Cook until done

They turkey will need to be cooked for 20 minutes per pound after the heat is reduced. Use an electronic meat thermometer to check the temperature when it should be finished. A turkey is cooked properly when the thermometer registers 170 degrees when inserted into the breast meat and 180 degrees F in the thigh meat.

Tips and warnings

• When checking the temperature, try to stay away from the bones as these will be hotter than the meat and may make you think the turkey is finished when it isn't.

For more information on preparing turkey, read Tips for Frying Turkey and How to Bake Turkey.

Day 20 ~ Holiday Gift Guide ~ Zoobie Pets ~ Mudd The Moose Blanket Pet

Zoobies was created by two young brothers, Reid and JC Smoot, who shared a common desire to invent something that was fun, innovative and functional.  Coming from a large family of nine children, they saw the need to make long road trips and family excursions easier on parents.

Zoobies makes sure no corners are cut when making their products, making them the cutest, most high-end plush animals in the animal kingdom that also provide a comfy blanket and an extra-cuddly pillow.  They measure their success in terms of squishability and comfort.

Zoobies personally guarantee every product they make to be the softest, most huggable plush toy you've ever squeezed.

The plush toys have super-squishy, micro-bead faces, extremely cuddly body fur and soft, warm coral fleece blankets and sleeping bags.

Zoobies have been featured on Today, Redbook, Scholastic Parent & Child, The Early Show and many more~!!  

It's A Blanket...It's A Toy...It's A Pillow...It's All-In-One~!!

Mudd the Moose

My Thoughts ~!!

I was pleased to be able to receive a Zoobies "Mudd the Moose" Blanket Pet"...of course I would choose the Moose, I am MAD about them afterall~!! 

I thought it was just adorable when I first opened the packaging.  It was bigger than I thought which was great because I was thinking the pillow aspect wouldn't have been very viable and I was happy to have been proven wrong.

ARV $35.00

The material is VERY soft to touch and the pillow was comfortable to place your head upon.  My kids took turns sleeping with it so that they could each give their opinion and both said they woke up after having a great nights sleep.  My daughter felt comforted by the Moose located at her head and my son loved how the blanket felt on his skin.  They both thought the Moose was really cute and loved his horns.

I thought the workmanship was excellent, there were no running threads or any places that looked like it may wear quickly.  All the seams were tight and well formed!  The colour of the material is nice and vibrant and a proper shade for a Moose.

I think these would make excellent gifts ANY time of the year for both the young and the old~!!  There are many designs to choose from and I am quite positive you will find something to suit your needs~!!

• Microbead stuffed head for ultimate squishability™
• Large, super-soft coral fleece blanket zipped inside: 44" x 34"
• L: 18" x W: 6" x H: 10.5"
• 100% polyester (additional materials)
• Washing-Blanket: Machine wash, tumble dry. Blanket zips off for easy washing.
• Washing-Outer pouch: Spot wash (if machine washed, using a laundry bag designed for delicates is recommended).
• Two bottom hook-and-loop Velcro tabs gather Blanket Pet™ into animal shape.
• Recommended for ages 3 and up, but safely tested for all ages.

 

** Disclosure: I did not accept any compensation from the sponsors other than review copies, my views are my own, reviewed by me..as I see it~!! **