Nurture Your Child's Imaginations with #littleadventures Dress-Ups #redefiningprincess #Giveaway

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I have a little girl that likes to get dirty, wrestle with her brothers but also LOVES dressing up as her favorite princesses, play pretend and dance and sing to her favorite Disney songs!

So I have learned over the years that most dress up dresses just don't last in our house! One second she may be dancing around the house in her play princess dress and the next second she may be wrestling in it or running around outside in it! And don't even get me started on trying to clean one of those fancy play dresses!

And that is why I instantly fell in love with Little Adventures and their soft, washable, affordable dress ups. Now my daughter can be anyone she wants to be, anytime of day and do whatever she wants in it...because thes Little Adventures dresses are machine washable, soft and comfortable and easy to put on and off!

The company was started 15 years ago by two moms who were tired of itchy, scratchy dress ups that fell apart and were not washable. Their little customers take naps, play outside, and go to the store wearing these dress ups, then play and play some more! These adorable dress-ups at affordable prices are the perfect fit for little ones. They are comfortable with no itchy underskirts or fabrics, completely finished seams and hems, and no buttons or ties to frustrate little fingers! The stretch bodices accommodate a variety of sizes making each size more versatile. All items are made with quality fabrics and trims that are comfortable, washable and guaranteed!

And Little Adventures doesn't just limit their selection to girls! They are dedicated to nurturing imagination and magic that live in ALL young children and adults too! Their wonderful collection features princess dress ups, magical mermaids, boy costumes and even adult costumes as well! i

Check out some of my favorite items from Little Adventures:

AMULET PRINCESS

This gorgeous new addition will be a hit with your little girl. The comfortable stretchy purple velvet bodice has intricate white trimmings, organza overlaid sleeves, and a purple amulet at the neckline. The full satin skirt is trimmed with delicate white designs and organza hip drapes. 

My daughter loves Princess Sophia AND the color purple so this is the perfect birthday gift for her! She will receive at for her birthday at the end of this month so I don't have a picture yet but I will definitely update this post to show you the grin on her face while wearing this gorgeous dress! Plus, I love it because it is machine washable and stretchy, soft and very comfortable!

And to make her even happier, she gets to match her favorite doll because her doll has the same AMULET PRINCESS DOLL DRESS! 

She is going to LOVE dressing up alongside her doll! The dress is easy to get on and is also machine washable for easy cleaning!!

And to go with this beautiful dress, I got my daughter the CHUNKY WHITE CRYSTAL DIAMOND JEWELRY SET because she LOVES jewelry! It will look gorgeous with this dress!

These bright, modern necklace & bracelet sets are made from high quality beads and jewels, and stretchy elastic jewelry thread for easy, comfortable wear. A fashionable addition to any of our dress ups, or a perfect accessory for everyday wear. It features high quality beads and jewels and stretchy elastic jewelry thread for easy, comfortable wear!

My daughter's very favorite princess is Merida from Brave. Sadly, Little Adventures was out of stock of that princess dress in my daughter's size at the time I was ordering but I got the next best thing: the SCOTTISH PRINCESS DOLL DRESS!

Now my daughter can dress her doll up like Merida and I know she is going to love it!

This stunning new dress is the complete match to our new elegant Scottish Princess dress up. The bodice is made from lavish dark teal crushed velvet, with intricate gold edging and silk puff sleeves. The full velvet skirt is edged with gold satin and adorned with gold edged hip drapes.

So if you have a princess in your house (or a prince!), make sure you head over to Little Adventures and check out their full selection of dress up clothes! They are so fun for all ages and Moms love them too because they are easy to wash and so comfortable for their children!

Buy It:

You can purchase all Little Adventures dress up clothes from their website

Win It:

Little Adventures is generously offering (1) $75 worth of Little Adventures product to a lucky winner!

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(1) $75 worth of Little Adventures products

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* Thank you to Little Adventures for their product for review! Disclosure - This product was given for review for my honest opinion. No other compensation was given.*

Fall 2015 Springfield Boutique Dolls & Giveaway

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I bet as your daughter started school this fall, you updated her wardrobe with new outfits and shoes to help her get ready for the school year. But what you might have forgotten is that it’s also a great time to spruce up a doll’s wardrobe, especially the 18” adorable Springfield® Dolls ($21.99) – Ella, Paige, Alexis, Madison and Savannah. The doll collection known for its silky hair and sparkling eyes now has a brand new and Boutique Collection of cute clothes at a budget friendly price, exclusively at Jo-Ann Fabric Stores.

Trendy tops, pants, skirts and even gowns reflect the fashion tastes of upcoming fashionistas. This month, Jo-Ann Stores (bricks & mortar stores, not the website) will start to stock perfectly packaged outfits like a “Paris printed White T-shirt, floral printed leggings and pink patent shoes” at $14.99.

For those unfamiliar with Springfield Dolls, they have been around since 1996! The “girls” have sparkling lifelike eyes that open and close and boast silky, long, rooted hair that can be brushed and styled. Each doll is soft and huggable with moveable arms and legs, making dressing and undressing easy.

Our favorite doll from the Fall 2015 Springfield Boutique Dolls is the Madison doll. She comes in a gift box and has a heart print on her brightly colored nightgown:

Madison is a gorgeous African-American doll with brown eyes, curly black hair in a yellow nightgown. We also received a super beautiful outfit: a purple gown with gold glitter design on purple tulle, white gloves and black patent shoes! My daughter loves dressing up in fancy play dresses so she LOVES that she can now dress her doll up fancy like her too!

This doll is so huggable, lovable and beautiful and my daughter loves her new friend and dressing her in her new outfit! I know my daughter and Madison will make memories together and go on many adventures for years to come!

Buy It:

You can purchase these new Boutique dolls and the outfits only at the 850 Joann stores in 49 states.

Win It:

Springfield Dolls is generously offering (1) doll of winner's choice to a lucky winner!

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(1) Springfield Doll 
of winner's choice

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* Thank you to Springfield Dolls for their product for review! Disclosure - This product was given for review for my honest opinion. No other compensation was given.*

Kidzlane Deluxe Firefighter Set

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My children LOVE to dress up...every single day! So I love to have an assortment of costumes and characters for them to become!

One of their favorites is to be a firefighter! They love to run around the house putting out all the "fires" and calling for back up!

They love to put on their Kidzlane Deluxe Firefighter Set and feel like a real everyday hero! They take calls on their realistic fireman speaker with real firefighter radio sounds, and the fireman badge pin will give them a sense of authority and command.

The fireman dress-up costume includes high-quality gloves, firefighter jacket with reflective strips, hat, and even an oxygen tank and mask so they can go into those pretend infernos without being overcome by imaginary smoke!

The set includes all the necessary pretend firefighter tools, like hatchet, hammer, crowbars and brick hammer, all made of safe, heavy-duty plastic. The costume conforms to all child safety standards, so you never have to worry about your child's security.

With the Kidzlane Deluxe Firefighter Set, you can rest assured that when your little firefighter informs you that you are trapped in a pretend burning building, he or she has everything they need to get you out of danger!

It includes:

• Realistic kids firefighter costume with reflective stripes
• Firefighter loudspeaker with real sounds (3 AA batteries included)
• 10 Realistic play rescue gear and firefighter tools
• Dureble & Conforms to all safety regulations
• For all kids aged 3-6

Buy It: 

You can purchase the Kidzlane Deluxe Firefighter Set for $19.99 from Amazon.com

* Thank you to Kidzlane for their product for review! Disclosure - This product was given for review for my honest opinion. No other compensation was given.*

Fashion Friends Magnetic Set & Giveaway

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I am a big fan of creative play with my kids! My children, especially my son, have the most creative minds and sometimes spend their whole days creating stories, make believe, and pretending!

Creative play is a big part of any child’s development, and encouraging a love of creating can help little ones grow in ways you can’t even imagine!

That’s why The Manhattan Toy Company is introducing four new themed adventures ranging from fashion design to transportation vehicles in their award winning imagine I CAN® play kit line. All games and kits feature appealing tin boxes with a carrying handle, perfect for those on-the-go this summer. Playful grownups and kids alike are sure to delight in magnetic games Character Mix-Up, Fashion Friends and Travel Time. These affordably priced kits were created for children ages 3 and up.

My children are LOVING the Fashion Friends magnetic kit!

Fashion Friends 

$25.00 • Ages 3+

Little fashionistas will enjoy making their own fashion statement by mixing and matching outfit and accessory pieces. Packed inside this kit are 85 magnetized pieces and 4 paper background scenes. Pants, dresses, hats and tops -- so many choices and colors to mix and match. A little imagination can make a chic outfit or happily avoid making a mismatch. Fashionable tin case with handle allows for easy storage and portability for another say-yes-to-the-dress session.

My children, especially my daughter, love to dress up dolls in different outfits over and over and do magnets so I knew this Fashion Friends kit would be a perfect fit for them!

And I was right! From the first day I opened this magnetic kit, they have been playing it every day, mixing and matching outfit after outfit, creating and loving it!

I love the magnetic aspect and carrier case because it allows us to take this kit easily on trips in the car and even to restaurants and other places they need to sit quietly for awhile.

There are tons of great options for the clothing and accessories and I love the different backgrounds they offer as well!

This is a great creativity magnetic kit and I highly recommend it for encouraging creativity in any house!

Buy It: You can purchase the Fashion Friends Magnetic Kit for $25 from the The Manhattan Toy Company website.

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