#LeapFrogParty was Hopping!! & LeapPad Wowed

The LeapPad is the must have toy for the Holiday Season!! With that said while purchasing it buy the AC adapter for home use and rechargeable batteries for on the go. It will save you time later because it will be used that much.

On Sept 27, the Leap Pad from Leap Frog arrived and I put it up till I had a minute to look it over with my son. The next day my son was home from school with strep throat and I also had it, we cuddled up and begin exploring the Leap Pad. WOW!! this little kids toy holds bundles of activites. No waste of money here this product is a cover it all product. A library of 100+ cartridge games, apps, digital books, videos and flash cards (sold separately) and it works with all Leapster Explorer games and apps.

First he had to explore the camera & video apps with 5" touch screen. My own little photographer and video maniac. We created personalized backgrounds & photos while adding our names. I adore the vocabulary lesson and the letter tracing. Games, book download, pet center, drawing center. My son loves the drawing center and his artwork has taken off with it.

Unfortunately, the device could not be connect before the party for me to get apps. It's was programed to reset, so I didn't want that to happen. Apps cost $19.99 and I can't wait for my son to try Alphabet Stew, he loves to practice spelling. The LeapPad is not just a toy it's a learning tool, with age appropriate lessons and games wrapped up just the way children like it. It ranks number 1 on my Christmas list for children and probably explains why my local Walmart has devoted an entire shelf with LeapPads on it.

After getting familiar with the products it was time to share with our guests at our Learn, Share, Create Party. Once the children got a hold of the LeapPad, they were in the zone so to speak. Moms tested it too and watched their children use it. It was very popular, no doubt. The children also enjoyed playing with the Leap Frog Interactive Map, Tag Books & Tag Pen. We printed frog mask for our guest to color. We also had activity sheets, coloring pages, and guests carried coupons home with them provided by sponsor.

Party Gusts were served a variety of special treats including Swamp Juice, Frog Cupcakes, Insect Cookies, Logs and Frog Egg Marshmallows. Can't forget popcorn, it makes you hop better. Frog on a log cupcake tops the cake with grass, water, Lily Pads. Printable frogs adorn the drink cups.

We retreated out side to give the little frogs some jumping room. We had frog hop races a short legged frog race & a long jump frog race. Played Frog in the pen and then we even played LeapFrog. The adults had to do it too, I may have to share that video. While winding up the play the children jumped on the trampoline and showed their best frog impersonations. Guest left happy and hoppy with special party favors I purchased for each of them. Our #LeapFrogParty was Hopping!! & LeapPad Wowed.

Disclosure: I was supplied with LeapFrog products to keep while participating in Mommy Parties in order to host and share with party guests. All opinions are my own.

Halloween Mega Bloks Mommy Parties

Thanks to Mommy Parties, Mom Select & Mega Bloks, we had the opportunity to host a Halloween Mega Bloks Party. Children dressed up, played games, built with Mega Bloks, and dined on some great treats. See as some children keep checking out the display table.

A great game alternative to bobbing for apples is bobbing for Mega Blocks, which worked out good for the little ones and worked right into theme. While the children enjoyed building with Mega Bloks, The adults discussed products and looked through the MEGA 2010 Catalogues.

The other parents had the same misconception of Mega that I had, just blocks. Don't get me wrong cause bloks are fun entertainment for children. We were all just blown away at the products & characters Mega offers. Some characters include Dora, Diego, Iron Man and more.

We discovered the CAT Construction Vehicles to the working Thomas Railways. One dad mentioned he didn't even realize Magnext is a MEGA product. This party was an eye opener for all us parents and we have more insight on Mega Products.

I know our party guest were very interest in the Play'n Go Table the children played with. Parents asked questions about prices and where to buy. They loved to see their children interested in building with MEGA Bloks.

We discussed the the durability of the Mega Bloks, and all agreed they are the toys we preferred. Ready to play with, quality built, easily washed, and versatile for children to play with of all ages. The children seemed to enjoy playing with the Mega Bloks.

The aftermath, there was plenty of left over food and MEGA Happy children parting with Mega Buses, Ships, Tractors, & a Pirate Ship. The party was informative and I think there are some eager parents to find some of these wonderful products for the holiday shopping. I have my eyes on some of the Mega Iron Man gear for my oldest son.

The Mega Bloks 25 Birthday Bags Contest is underway from 10/1/2010 til 11/30/2010. Look in side specially marked Mega Bloks Bags to get your game piece. There will be one Grand Prize of $25,000 & 25 secondary prize winners. Also, enter Mega Bloks online contest to win 1 of 25 Mega Bloks gift pack.

Disclosure: BSM Media, Mommy Parties & Mega supplied gifts & giveaway for the children and products for me to keep for hosting.