*** Birthday - Send A Frizbee

A frisbee is a frisbee,  right?  Not when you personlize it with a name and message and send it in the mail.  And when I say send it in the mail,  I dont mean in a box or package,  I mean plain outright shipping the frisbee itself!  That's right,  the frisbee is addressed on  a shipping label that is stuck to the back of the frisbee.  The front of the frisbee reads a message and can even be personalized with a name. 

sendafrizbee.com is the unique site that personalizes and ships the cusotmized freebies to the lucky recipients.  The best part is that you get all the credit for it!  You would be surprised by just how happy someone will get just by receiving a customized frisbee in the mail,  I know my little man sure was!  Not only can you send it as a gift you can also choose to send them as invititations.  Imagine how impressed and excited guests would be to receive a frisbee invitiation in the mail. 

Frisbee gram, s unlike greeting cards,  will definently not be thrown away.  They provide fully removable labels,  so they will be able to be used afterward and nobody will be able to tell that they were ever shipped in the mail.  If you would like to inlcude your very own image or logo,  no problem,  just simply send them your image and it will be printed on the Frisbee.  Now,  if that isnt awesome,  I don't know what is!  Besides that you will also be able to choose which color frisbee you would like it printed on.

We were sent a Frisbee that read "Happy Birthday ****(Name) From Mommy and Daddy".  My son loved receiving the frisbee instead of the regular greeting type of card the we usually give him.  We started out using it as a decoration at the party,  but before the party was over,  the older children took it outside to play with.  So,  not only was it a decoration,  but also a great activity for the party!  The frisbee received a lot of postive feedback from all the guests and was a big hit at the party.  I would reccomend it for any big occaasion or birthday party,  both for a gift and for invitations.   So, what are you waiting for?   Head on over to SendaFrizbee.com and create your special frisbee today!

BUY IT:  You can purchase a Send a Frizbee for only $9.99 on www.sendafrizbee.com.

*Disclaimer - Send A Frizbee provided me with a personalized Frizbee,  free of charge,  for review purposes.  In no way did this alter my opinon of their products.  All of my opinons are one hundred percent honest and true.*

*** Birthday - Balloon Time Giveaway

A party isn't a party without balloons.  That being said,  our party wouldnt have been a party without the help from Balloon Time.  Usually purchasing balloons ends up being a huge process starting with purchasing them in the store.  Then theres that dreaded ride home where the balloons float all over your car and your lucky if they dont end up in the passenger seat with you or blinding you while you drive.  Once you get home then you have to get them in the house without them escaping and flying away in the process.  I am so relieved that I found a product that helps me avoid all of the stress and hastle of purchasing and transporating balloons so without further or due,  let me introduce you to a wonderful company by the name of Balloon Time!

Balloon Time offers an awesome variety of Helium Balloon Kits, that are portable and covenient.  You have the option of choosing from four different options including Helium Balloon Kits,  A La Carte Kits,  Create A Party Kits,  and Specialty Products.  No matter which Balloon Time product you choose,  it is sure to make your party very fun and exciting. 

I received a coupon good for any Balloon Time product priced $39.99 or less so I headed over to my local Party City to pick one up.  I frequently shop at Party City,  so I knew they stock the product and sure enough it was in stock.  I found it at the front of the store displayed by the check out line.  They offered The Balloon Time Standard and Jumbo Latex Helium Balloon Kits.  Of course I chose the Jumbo size which cost only $10 more than the standard size.  Instead of having to get them blown up at the store and carry them to my car,  I simply carried the box out and placed it in my truck.  No hastles...no worries!

Usually when I host parties I purchase a few helium filled balloons from the store and then a bag of balloons to blow up at the party.  By the time I'm done blowing up the balloons I usually end up light headed,  so it was so nice to use the helium tank to blow them up instead of my lungs.  Not to mention the fact that these balloons actually float,  and the ones I blew up just stay on the floor.

The Balloon Time Jumbo Latex Helium Balloon Kit comes with:

• A Portable 14.9 Cubic-Foot Helium Filled Tank
• 50 Vibrant,  Assorted Color, 9' Balloons
• A Spool Of Ribbon

Each Jumbo Latex Helium Balloon Kit will fill fifty 9' balloons or twenty-seven 11" balloons. 

About an hour before the party we used the helium tank to fill up the ballooons with helium using some of the balloons from the kit and a few mylar balloons that matched the theme of the party(Candy Land).  I tied the ribbon on each balloon and then curled the ribbon for an added extra effect.  During the party I used them as decoration and as guest went home I sent one each with each child,  so by the time the party was over I didn't have many balloons to get rid of.  The childrens face lit up with a smile each time I gave them a balloon of their own to take home with them.  After the party was concluded we tied up the rest of them and let my kids let them go up up and away, high in the sky! 

Besides using the Balloon Time Balloons as decorations you can also use them for other things too!

• Games - Fill balloons with helium.  In atleast one balloon add $1 or a $5 bill then fill with helium.  Let them go and then let the children at your party grab one each. The winner will get the money! This game is fun and also helps decorate your party!
•  Favors - Tie a curled ribbon on each balloon and hand out one to each guest as they leave your party.
• Invitations - Write your party information on a balloon and hand deliver to recipients.
• Activity for your party - have children decorate their balloons with stickers and faces.

   
The Latex Balloon approximate float time is 5-7 hours,  long enough to last for any party.  No matter how you use your Balloon Time Balloons they are sure to be a hit at your next party or get together,  I know they were at mine! 

LEARN MORE:  To learn more about Balloon Time be sure to visit them on their website,  and connect with them on Facebook.  While on their site you may want to check out their fun Party Ideas. 

BUY IT:  You can purchase a Balloon Time Jumbo Latex Helium Balloon Kit from a Store near you.  Use their Store Locator to find a location near you.

*Disclaimer - Balloon Time provided me with a coupon good for the item mentioned above,  free of charge,  for review purposes.  In no way did this alter my opinion of their products.  All of my opinions are one hundred percent honest and true.*

***BIrthday - Doodle Buckets Giveaway

If ever you have a hard time choosing a gift for a child or you are unsure what they would like,  the best bet is to go with a gift basket.  Doodle Buckets offers a fabulous variety of birthday gift baskets for children,  along with many other great birthday giftbaskets for women too.  Besides Birthday Gift Baskets,  they also offer a huge selection of just about any type you may need.  This wonderful company has been providing customers with high quality products and excellent customer service since 2002 when they were first established. 




As you may remember I recently introduced you to Doodle Buckets with a review of one of their lovely baby gift baskets.  I encourage you to check out the gift basket review I did for the Bear Necessities Radio Flyer Doodle Bucket.  We enjoyed the Bear Nessessities gift basket so much that we had high expectations for the Happy Birthday Fun & Games Gift Basket and it sure didn't dissapoint but before I begin to tell you about the gift basket I received let me show off a couple of their other birthday themed gift baskets,  or shall I say "Doodle Buckets".

Older Than Dirt Over The Hill Care Package

Perfect gift for someone older with a personality.  My mom would especially appreciate the funny theme of this hilariously nice gift basket.  You can purchase this gift basket for only $37.99.

Sugar Free Smiles Gift Basket

With such a huge selection of gift baskets it didn't surprise me that they even offer a gift basket perfect for those who need sugar free items,  such as my husband because he is a pre-diabetic.  Contains everything you need to put a smile on your face!  You can purchase this gift basket for only $62.99.

Baby Einstein Let's Look Radio Flyer Wagon

Packaged in the cutest little mini Radio Flyer Wagon this gift basket is sure to please!  It makes a perfect gift for any baby and provides a lot of fun too!  You can purchase this gift basket for only $119.99.

For the party Doodle Buckets generously let me select a gift basket that I thought would suit my little man the best so I went to shopping.  Shopping on Doodle Buckets website is so much fun because they have so many neat options and choices.  I figured since it was for his birthday it would only be appropriate to select a birthday gift basket,  so I searched for "birthday gift baskets".  By using the search tool bar it really narrows your results down,  so you don't have to search all over their entire website for what you want.  After careful thought I ended up selecting the Happy Birthday Fun & Games Gift Basket.

The gift basket arrived in perfect condition and came packaged ready to give,  so I didn't have to wrap it - a major plus for me because I hate wrapping gifts.  It was packaged in a very colorful crayon themed box that can be resused to keep small toys in or crayons and markers in.  When it came time to open it up he ripped off the bow and dug into all the goodies including lots of fun stuff that kept him entertained for quite a while.  He loved the selection of toys mixed with goodies and was even kind enough to share some with his other brothers.  Below, you will find a list of everything our gift basket contained and what we thought about each item.

Here's what was inside:

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BALLOON -  This small balloon made a great photo prop and is still inflitated a week later! 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BEAR - Although it wasn't the same bear pictured in the gift basket photo it was just as cute,  actually even cuter!  It held a plush cupcake and made a great decoration at the party. 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BUBBLES - Just the perfect size for one time use,  he reallly enjoyed playing with them while we were at the park.

BIRTHDAY MINI SIPPER CUP WITH STRAW - He loves drinking juice out of his balloon decorated cup.  By using this cup I am able to entice him into drinking his water. 

WHISTLE - What kid doesnt like a whistle!  He went around blowing it like he was a referee! 

ACTIVITY PAD - The activity pad contained 48 pages of nothing but F-U-N!

6 PACK CRAYONS - Of course he used these to draw on the activity pad.

SMILEY FACE STICKERS -   He used these happy stickers to put on his activity book.

MINI BOWLING GAME - This was one of his favorite items in the gift basket.  His older brother helped him set it up and they both had fun taking turns playing with the mini bowling set.

MINI FLYING FRISBEE DISK - Fun little discs that children of any age can enjoy throwing.

SMILEY FACE YOYO - Believe it or not this was his very first yoyo.  His older brother taught him how to do it and he seemed to catch right on!

NEON WOODEN PADDLE BALL - I use to love playing with these as a child but I don't think I enjoyed them as much as my son!  His face lit up with a big bright smile everytime he hit the ball with the paddle! 

TRANSPARENT INTERTWINE BOUNCY BALL - With bright colors and an innovative design,  the boys really enjoyed playing with it.

ADAM'S & BROOKS 4-IN 1 WHIRLY POP - What kid wouldnt like a big sweet bright pop!

FUN DIP CANDY - Remember Fun Dip Candy,  if you do you remember how fun it was to eat.  My son was already very familar with FUN DIP so he already knew what it was as soon as he saw it. 

SWEEDISH FISH SOFT & CHEWY CANDY - I think our entire family each had a couple of these,  how could we resist! 

DAIRY STATE FOODS ANIMAL CRACKERS - The chocolate and vanilla animal crackers came packed in an adorable bus shaped box.  He shared them with his brothers and within minutes they had demolished all of them.

ZESTY WHITE CHEDDAR POPCORN - Even I had to try some of this because I love white cheddar and I must say it was pretty tasty.  My birthday boy didn't care too much for it so my oldest son and I snacked on it for a few days.


BUY IT:  You can purchase the Happy Birthday Fun & Games Gift Basket for only $51.99.

LEARN MORE:  To learn more about Doodle Buckets visit them on their website.

WIN IT:  Doodle Buckets is offering my readers the chance to win a Fun & Games Gift Basket of their very own! 


*Disclaimer - Doodle Buckets provided me with the gift basket mentioned above,  free of charge,  for review purposes.  In no way did this alter my opinion of their products.  All of my opinions are one hundred percent honest and true.*

***Birthday - Noodle Head Giveaway

Plan on attending a childrens birthday party soon or hosting one for your little one? Perhaps need a great gift idea for a child?  Then you should definitely check out the selection of awesome toys that Noodle Head has to offer.  Noodle Head was kindly let me select an item to feature at my sons party and on my "Birthday Mania" blog event. 


To begin with their toys are sorted into four different categories:

1. Pawparrazi - This adorable line of plush dog pets comes complete with clothes,  accessories,  and even a purse to carry them in!
2. Travel & Adventure - Features everything you need to making traveling a fun experience.  From their Bag Buddies to their Travel Buddies they will certainly make traveling easier.
3. Jelly Flyers - These disks differ from plastic discs because they offer flexibility-something your regular plastic disc does not.  These 4 amazing jelly flyers are just 4 inches in diameter and is even safe for indoor play.  They come in five fun colors and even in glow-in-the-dark for fun nightime play.  At only $2.00 each they are extremely affordable.
4. Fun Kits - Flip Flop Fun!™ kits includes  a set of sandles,  3D paints,  waterproof glue,  and   jewels and sequins. 

All Noodle Head toys are extremely safe as their products are safety tested by accredited independent testing labortories and also comply with ASTM F963 and CPSIA standards.  All of their items come with age recommended labels that are clear to see on each package.  All of their items are designed in the USA and then manufactured in China.  Not satisfied with your order? No problem, simply return it within 30 days and you will receive an identical replacement item if your original item was damaged or incomplete in any way. 

Noodle Head was kind enough to let me select an item to feature in my "Birthday Mania" event,  so I took a look around thier Travel & Adventure section,  and ended up choosing the Snuggle Paws Dog.   I chose the blue dog for my son,  but it is also available in a pink cat for little girls.  At first glance this item looks like a toy,  but if you examine it further you will find out it is actually a pillow and blanket set.  The Snuggle Paws Dog features a beautiful blue color,  with a light blue patch around it's eye and light blue patches along it's body.  The dog itself is the actual pillow that wraps around the blanket which makes it easy to port it along on a sleepover or travel with.


I wrapped it up as a gift for my son's third birthday and as soon as he opened it up it put an instant smile on his face!  Since the party him and his new pal has become inseparable.  He loves cuddling with the plush during the day and then using it as a pillow with his blanket at night.  It's hypo allergenic so it's perfect for any child.  I am sure your child will enjoy it as much as mine!  Be sure to check out their awesome selection of Bag Buddies and Travel Buddies too.


BUY IT: You can purchase a Snuggle Paws Dog on Amazon.com  here ,  for $24.99.




LEARN MORE ABOUT NOODLE HEAD:  Visit Noodle Head on their website,  connect with them on Facebook,  and follow them on Twitter.




*Disclaimer - Noodle Head Provided me with the item mentioned above,  free of charge,  for review purposes and sponsored my giveaway.  In no way did this alter my opinion of their products.  All of my opinions are one hundred percent honest and true.*

*** Birthday - Send A Ball

Send a ball

I'm sure you have received plenty of greeting cards in the mail over your lifetime,  but have you ever received a BALL?  Yes,  you heard correctly...a ball! 


Two sisters(Melisa and Michele) in 2003 turned this zany idea into a profitable business.  It started when she sent addressed a bouncy ball and sent it to a friend of hers.  The friend was so amused by the ball that she began sending it to more friends until one day she was approached by a man at the post office and he offered her five dollars to send her a ball.  This prompted the sisters to begin a business sending balls.  Who would have ever thought that something so simple as a ball in the mail would create so much laughter and put so many smiles on customers faces!


Send a ball offers a selection of eight different fun sayings:

1. Sorry I Dropped the BALL
2. BOUNCE BACK SOON!
3. Have A BALL
4. HAPPY BALLated birthday
5. Had A BALL
6. You have BOUNCED right back in my heart
7. Blank
8. Any message you would like(currently sold out)

Send A Ball comes  in six fun colors including Yellow,  Gray,  Red,  Green,  Blue,  and Orange.  They make a great gift for people of all ages but especially for children.  I know my kids would certainly appreciate a ball in the mail instead of the usual birthday card!  They also make great sorry gifts,  anniversary surprises,  Get Well gifts,  Valentines Day gifts,  and would even be fun to receive one for Christmas.  I mean after all,  who would really expect to receive a greeting on a ball in the mail! 


BUY IT:  You can purchase a Send A Ball for only $16 each plus shipping fees.


TO LEARN MORE:  Stop by Send a ball on their website,  connect with them on Facebook,  and follow them on Twitter.


*Disclaimer - Send a ball provided me with the item mentioned above,  free of charge,  for review purposes.  In no way did this alter my opinion of their products.  All of my opinions are one hundred percent honest and true.*

***BIRTHDAY Davids Gourmet

Need some sweet treats for your next celebration or a yummy treat for your self?  Then look no further because David's Cookies offers everything you will need!  Take a look around their site,  and I guarantee their tasty treats will leave your mouth watering!  No matter what your sweet tooth yearns for you will more than likely find it on David's Cookies!

David's Cookies Offers:

• Gift Baskets
• Brownies
• Cookies
• Cheesecakes
• Cookie Dough
• Individual Desserts
• Gift Towers
• Layer Cakes
• Any many more scrumtious sweets!

Christmas is basically right around the corner and what better way to celebrate than with a special treat from David's Cookies!  Below you will find just a sampling of what they have to offer for the Christmas holidays.

Sants's Pants Gift Set

Who knew Santa's pants could be so cute!  This festive little set inlcudes 1 lb of delicious assorted cookies along with a 6 ounce box of Pecan Meltaways.  What a great gift this would make for cookie lover...including myself!

Plaid Christmas Box

You will be in heaven with this delightful mix of tasty goodies including 6 brownies,  6 ox. box of Pecan Meltaways,     1 lb. tin of asst. fresh baked cookies,  all packaged in a festive plaid printed Christmas box.  Not only would this make a perfect Christmas gift, but also a great addition to any Christmas get together.

Christmas Bear Basket

With a cute little santa bear and an assortment of goodies this gift basket is simply irrisistable!  This holiday gift basket includes a 2 lb. tin of assorted freshly baked cookies,  6 oz. box of Pecan Meltaways,  and 6 brownies all nestled in a large wicker basket.

Now lets switch it up a little bit and talk about David's Cookies and Birthday parties!  That is because David's Cookies was kind enough to send me a Chocolate Chip Brownie Dessert Tray to share with my guests at my son's 3rd birthday celebration.  These decedant brownies come in a rin tray,  ready to be sliced and served.  Although it says they are enough to feed eight I wanted to make them stretch so I cut them into 12 peices,  that way everyone could get a taste of them.  I placed them along with the other goodies on the sweets table and by the end of the party the tin was empty!

The 26 oz. tin of brownies comes packed full of semi-sweet chocolate chips  swirled into their classic dark chocolate brownie batter making for an out of this world brownie like you have never tasted before!  In my opinon the small sized squares of brownie were just the right size because they are so sweet they fufill my sweet tooth within only a couple of bites. I loved them,  the guests loved them,  and I am sure you will too!

BUY IT:  You can purchase a Chocolate Brownie Dessert Tray for only $19.99 on davidscookies.com.

LEARN MORE:  To learn more about David's Cookies visit them  on their website,  connect with them on Facebook,  and follow them on Twitter.

*Disclaimer - David's Cookies provided me with the item mentioned above,  free of charge,  for review purposes.  In no way did this alter my opinion of thier website.  All of my opinions are one hundred percent honest and true.*

 

LIfe's Little Favors

For my son's 3rd birthday party I was in search of Mini Gumball Machine Favors to hand out at the party.  I thought they would make a great fit with our "Candy Landy" theme and they sure did!  After looking around for a while I was able to find them at a lovely online site called Lifes Little Favors.  Even though they may be called "Lifes Little Favors",  I call them huge favors! 

Besides Birthday Favors they also offer a fabulous variety of:

• Wedding Favors
• Bridal Favors
• Baby Shower Favors
• Do-It-Yourself Favors
• Gifts
• And Accesorries.

Life's Little Favors was kind enough to provide me with a dozen mini gumball machine favors to hand out to the children at the party as favors. Upon arrival I was very suprised by how closely they resemble an actual gumball machine,  only smaller-  "2 1/2 x 5" to be exact.   And they are not just any gumball machines,  they are Double Bubble mini gumball machines.  Each favor includes a clear globe decorated with the "Double Bubble" logo, which sits on a classic red base with a silver colored crank.  Inside each mini gumball machine you will find 50 grams of brightly colored Double Bubble brand gumballs.

We set the mini gumball machine favors on our candy buffet table,  which made a great decoration during the party for our "Candy Land" theme.  The only problem was all the children wanted their favor ahead of time.  Needless to say we passed them all out before the kids left because they were so excited about receiving them.  To dispense the candy they simply turned the silver colored crank and out came a Double Bubble gumball.  Each mini gumball machine favor came with a "For You" tag attached,  so I  wrote "Thanks for Coming" on the back side of the tag.  Overall the mini gumball machine favors were a huge hit at the party and each kid went home happy. 

BUY IT:  You can purchase 1-15 for $3.47 each,  16-35 for $2.97 each,  36-71  for  $2.18,  or 72+ for $1.98.

LEARN MORE:  To learn more about Life's Little Favors,  be sure to visit them on their website,  connect with them on Facebook,  and follow them on Twitter.


*Disclaimer - Life's Little Favors sponsored 12 mini gumball machines for my event.  In no way did this alter my opinon of their products.  All of my opinons are one hundred percent honest and true,  although your opinons my differ.

Birthday Mania

I have T-E-R-R-I-F-I-C news for all of my readers!  Today kicks off our Birthday Mania event on Mizz Review Lady - Mommy Reviews!  This means from now until November 30th I will be featuring daily companies that participated in our Birthday Mania event.  Each daily post will feature a company within the following categories: Favors, Gifts,  Activities,  Sweets & Treats, or Decorations.  As you can tell it will cover everything you will need to make your party a success, just like ours!

For my son's 3rd birthday party we went with a "Candy Landy" theme.  I would like to thank each and every company for participating because they all helped to make our party a huge success! 

During the rest of this month Mizz Review Lady - Mommy Reviews will also be posting occasional birthday giveaways, so be on the lookout for awesome giveaways from Noodle Head,  Balloon Time,  and some other great companies!

My Birthday Photos!

ME

My Birthday Day Cakes - Yes, I realize it is Cheesecake and Bread Pudding but thats what I requested!  My mom is the best every year she makes me a birthday dinner of my choice!  This year on the menu was Tater Tot Casserole,  Fresh Green Beans w/Bacon,  Garlic Bread,  and Broccoli & Cheese....MMM!

A Family Pose.  Man,  it's hard getting all the kids to look at the camera all at once!

Enjoyin a shot with my beautiful sis in law:)

We also went and saw Rise of Planet of The Apes,  and I must say it was a very good movie!  It was two hours long but definetly kept us interested.  I will be purchasing it when it comes out on DVD.

A 2nd Birthday to Remember!

As you may know my middle son's Birthday took place on Thanksgiving.  Now i am catching up with a couple pics from his party.  I wanted to order him a single cake from the bakery however; i waited till the night before Thanksgiving and all the bakeries were booked so cupcakes it was!