SpongeBob SquarePants – The Movie

2004

SpongeBob SquarePants, star of the popular animated Nickelodeon television series, is an optimistic, free-spirited, rectangular sponge. Living at the bottom of the sea in a pineapple in the community of Bikini Bottom, SpongeBob works as a fry cook at the Krusty Krab diner, where his friends include a squid and a starfish.

In this latest full-length film adventure, SpongeBob SquarePants and his trusty sidekick Patrick take leave from the town of Bikini Bottom to track down King Neptune’s stolen crown. Why? Because when the main suspect turns out to be Mr. Krabs, SpongeBob stands by his boss and vows to find the real culprit, even after just being passed over for the promotion of his dreams. SpongeBob and Patrick travel for the first time on land to retrieve the crown and clear Mr. Krabs’ name. The movie combines animation with live action when SpongeBob and Patrick are on land, and when they are riding a swimming David Hasselhoff to get back to Bikini Bottom.

We have watched this movie a few times as a family and we parents are enjoying it as much as our daughter does. If you are in the mood for a silly, funny movie, you can enjoy together as a family, this is definitely a great pick. Especially if your kids already enjoy the TV Show.

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The Spongebob Squarepants Movie

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My Neighbor Totoro

2004

By Hayao Miyazaki

This is a wonderful movie for you to enjoy with your entire family. It is one of these few films that we don’t mind watching over and over again with our daughter. Miyazaki’s animations are beautiful and the story is simple yet very imaginative.

The movie tells the story of two sisters who move into an old house in the country with their father. They discover the King Totoro, a giant forest spirit, who becomes the girls friend and protector.

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My Neighbor Totoro

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2004

By Hayao Miyazaki

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My Neighbor Totoro

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I have to admit, until the movie came out, I had not heard of “The Chronicles of Narnia”, but after seeing the movie, I’m anxious to read the books as well. The subtitle “The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe” alone caught my attention.

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We bought this swing for our daughter when she was about 1 1/2 years old. She has had a blast with it ever since. The material is very sturdy and has held up nicely through many hours of swinging. It looks like we’ll have to replace the rope before to long, but everything else still looks like new, which is pretty amazing with a preschooler.

From the Manufacturer
This grow-along swing accommodates babies as young as 9 months and children as old as 48 months! An easy-in T-bar and stay-put shoulder straps hold babies securely in place. As the child grows and doesn’t require the T-bar or straps, they store conveniently out of the way.

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Little Tikes 2 in 1 Snug Secure Swing

We recently got this playhouse for our 2 1/2 year old daughter and she loves it. We have a hard time convincing her to come inside at night. She drags toys and doll inside, cooks for them, and plays house in general. Every once in a while she drags one of us inside. It’s nice to finally have a playhouse that we can actually crawl into instead of just being able to stick our head in. It is very easy to take care of, easy to assembly and very sturdy.

From the Manufacturer
Large size playhouse with classic country styling. Detailed interior features pretend sink with swivel faucet, stove top with clicking knobs and push button play phone. Full height door and four windows with shutters that open and close. Lock together construction for easy assembly.

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Little Tikes Country Cottage Playhouse

The first words out of my daughter’s mouth when we go outside are “I need my car”. We keep it in our garden shed, which she considers the car’s garage. She loves pretending to go grocery shopping in it or taking her dolls for a ride. Almost every child in our family has had one of these and every one of them has enjoyed their little colorful car. They have also been holding up very well through several years of being played with. Like any Little Tikes toys, these cars are very sturdy and easy to clean.

From the Manufacturer
The classic kid-powered car has a whole new look! Updated styling includes a high seat back and storage in the rear. This version includes lots of special features like a vanity license plate, an “ignition switch,” and a key. It also features rugged, durable tires, plus an open-and-close gas cap. It’s the Cozy Coupe Car for the next 20 years!

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Little Tikes Cozy Coupe

Kid Push Scooter

Disney Princess Scooter

We bought this sturdy and functional kid push scooter for our daughter the Christmas before she turned 3 years old. She fell in love with the Disney princess theme at first sight and was able to ride it around the house right away. This Kid Push Scooter has been her favorite outdoor toy all spring and summer. We are able to take short walks around the neighborhood with her riding along on her push scooter.

The 3-wheel design makes it very stable and easy to ride. The handle is adjustable so the scooter can grow with her. There is a little bag that attaches to the handle bar. You can see the big butterfly design in the picture of the scooter above. It allows her to bring her favorite toy along, or pack a little snack.

Recommended Age: 3-5 yr old.

From the Manufacturer
Decorated with your favorite Disney Princesses!!! Aurora, Cinderella, and Belle on a stylish, sturdy steel frame. Resin Mag wheels with PVC tires trimmed with pretty butterflies to match the cute and handy butterfly handlebar bag. This cute scooter is finished off with decorative streamers on the handlebars. Perfect for the princess in your family!

My niece just turned 2 a few weeks ago and this was one of the presents she received. Out of all the presents (and believe me there were tons of them) this one was by far the biggest hit. My nieces and my daughter play with it every single day. Part of the appeal of this cookware set is that it looks just like the things mom has in her kitchen.

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11 Piece Stainless Steel Cookware Set for Children

A great addition to the cookware set is this Cutting Food Box. It’s a collection of wooden foods from hotdogs to watermelon that your child can slice with the knife and cutting board included in the set. You have got to hear how realistic the sound is as your kid slices through one of these. Our daughter has a blast cutting us slices of bread, cucumber, apple and more.

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Cutting Food Box

Playmobile – Zoo

Recommended for Age 4 – 7

Let your kids relive a visit to the zoo with this fun Playmobile Zoo set. They’ll enjoy hours of pretend play with the tigers, monkeys, elephants, zebras and more and of course the zookeepers to take care of all these animals.
We have always enjoyed playmobile sets at our house and this one has provided hours of fun pretend play already. Watch how your children perceived the latest visit to the zoo, while they enjoy playing with this set.

From the Manufacturer
Welcome to the Playmobil Zoo! The zookeeper takes the family to the four main attractions. The lion family lays in the hot sun while the monkeys swing from the rope. The big Gorilla plays as the giraffe and zebra watch the happy family. The baby elephant and colorful peacock greet zoo guests. Includes small pond, six figures and lots of animals.

Safety Information
WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD – Small Parts . Not for Children under 3 years.

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Playmobile – Zoo