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Summer is not quite over yet! In fact, this weekend here in Oregon, it’s predicted to be one hundred degrees! I’m sure that may seem not so hot some but here in Oregon, we don’t have air conditioning units in every single home. So we are going to be looking for ways to beat the heat that would be fun and entertaining for the children too.

I was excited when I contacted by Aurora to review their latest line of toys with children called Softy Soakers.These toys involve water but without a big wet mess! And anything to do with water during the heat of Summer is win over here and I am sure it would be for everybody else too.

I was  sent three Softy Soakers from  Aurora’s “Fanta Sea” collection, the hammerhead shark, seahorse, and alligator for my children to play with and enjoy. It was sheer wonder to see how these toys work! I’m not sure but I may have been more excited than the kids!

How it works is that you simply place Softy Soakers in water and the plush expands from practically nothing into a full size, eight-inch plush animal! So I tried it out filling a bowl full of water and adding the toys. I gently massaged the toys as suggested for speedy water absorption and after about 40 seconds these toys were quite plump in size! I then dried the toys off with a towel and gave them to the kids to play with!

The water stays contained in the toy and how that’s done, I have no idea. It leaves me in wonder, honestly! Overtime the toys will eventually dry up and then you can start the re-hyrdating process again!

Overall I’m very happy with the Softy Soakers product line and can’t wait to see what Aurora comes up with next.

Aurora Toys can be found online or at zoos, Hallmark, gift shops and other stores, you can also order them online.  (MSRP $10.00)

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Thanks to Aurora, one of you will win your very own Softy Soaker!

To Enter: Let me know something fun you did this Summer with the the children in your life!  Open to US and Canadian residents only!

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Giveaway running till 08/31/11 . Winners will be notified shortly afterward by email. Please respond within 48 hours or you forfeit your prize to another participant.

DISCLAIMER: My thoughts are mine own opinion and have not been altered by anyone else. I did not receive any compensation for hosting this giveaway or review other than the sample above mentioned.

Aurora World, Inc., celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2011, is a leading manufacturer and supplier of high quality, competitively priced plush toys and gifts. Aurora’s name reflects its extensive product lines and growing influence in the worldwide marketplace, as well as its international manufacturing, R&D and distribution resources. Founded in 1981, the Korean company with headquarters also in the United States, United Kingdom and Hong Kong, has ascended quickly to become a respected leader in the world’s toy and gift industry. Aurora created the international plush toy phenomenon – YooHoo & Friends™ – and its corresponding free, interactive web site (www.yoohoofriends.com), appealing to young children and tweens alike. The company sells its products via a wide variety of retailers including major zoos, high-end toy stores such as Learning Express, top gift chains such as Hallmark and Claire’s as well as hospital gift shops, fine florists, candy stores and gift/stationery stores worldwide. -Information courtesy of Aurora World Inc.

I’m very excited today to let you know about three of the latest plush lines brought to us by Aurora World Inc and just in time for the holiday gift giving season too! These toys would be wonderful addition to a few other gifts you may be purchasing and would be fantastic stocking stuffers. We are a fan of the of all three of the animals we were sent to review from the latest lines and have taken note they like many of the other Aurora products we’ve reviewed,  are made exceptionally well! My daughter loves her new pals!

Aurora - Fancy Pals™ – The Original Toy Pet Carriers

One of Aurora’s best selling lines, Fancy Pals, features the original Pet Carriers — a purse and plush animal in one. The plush animals are interchangeable – kids have fun mixing and trading the animals to other carriers. Three new styles include “Sweet…Sweet…Sweet,” a pink poodle in a heart shaped bag with the word “sweet” embroidered on the side; “I Heart U,” a purple kitten and fancy pink bag embroidered with “I © U”; and “Love” (pictured) featuring an adorable black and white puppy in a flashy pink bag embroidered with shiny hearts and the word “love” (carriers vary from six to eight inches in size, depending on style; MSRP: $12).

Aurora – Dreamy Eyes™

Dreamy Eyes™ feature loveable expressions, big eyes and appealing cuddle material that just melts in your hands. 13 brand new styles include tiger, pony, pig, cow, lion, elephant, monkey, giraffe, cat, pug, Chihuahua, frog and lamb (10”, bean filled; MSRP: $12.99). Perfect for ages two and up!

Aurora - Cheeky Charlie™ & Carmen™

Retailers know Aurora’s go-to monkeys with personality, lovable smiles and signature banana in the tail, Cheeky Charlie™& Carmen™, fly off store shelves. Three newer styles in the line include Cheeky Charlie “Rock Star” which features Charlie with a Mohawk, sporting a guitar and t-shirt (14.5 inches). Cheeky Charlie Surfer (14.5 inches) in a visor and board shorts is ready to hit the beach with his surfboard. Cheeky Charlie Zoo Keeper (14.5 inches), Wrangler Cheeky Charlie (pictured, 14.5 inches) and Carmen “BFF” (pictured, 14.5 inches) are some other top items in the line. Each monkey’s Velcro hands make “hanging out” easy! Ages three and up. All “14.5 inch” Cheeky Charlie & Carmen styles retail with a suggested price of $17.

Visit Aurora online at www.auroragift.com or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/auroraworld.

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One winner will receive a random Dreamy Eye, Fancy Pal, or Cheeky Charlie™ & Carmen™toy. Giveaway open to USA and Canada.

To Enter: Check out the which plush toy category you are partial to win a random toy from and let me know your favorite! Dreamy Eyes™, Fancy Pals™, or Cheeky Charlie™ & Carmen™.

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6. Become a Facebook Fan of Connected2Christ and leave me a comment there letting me know you are coming from this giveaway.Giveaway running till 11/30/10 . Winners will be notified shortly afterward by email. Please respond within 48 hours or you forfeit your prize to another participant. USA & Canada only.

DISCLAIMER: My thoughts are mine  own opinion and have not been altered by anyone else. I did not receive any compensation for hosting this giveaway or review other than the sample above mentioned.

Cute, Cuddly, and sweetly delicious! Pet Cakes are a brand new ever so adorable line of collectible plush animals for children!

My daughter is a lover of animals so I knew she was going to like playing with Petcakes and without a doubt she adores them

The current Petcakes  line features four incredibly cute dogs: Randy Candy, Coco-Coconut, Twinkle Sprinkles, and Blueberry Buddy.  Each of the dogs comes snuggled in their very own removable cupcake wrapper. They also have non-removable hats that look like the frosted top of a cupcake! How cute is that? Each of the pups also have a sweet little back story you can share with your child!

My daughter age 2 1/2  has been known to play with these fun little pups for hours on end.  And how nice that she can be so imaginative without the need of talking, singing, or battery operated toys which we aren’t a fan of.

The Petcakes are totally a parent approved toy in my home. We look forward to seeing the future lines of PetCakes which include woodland critters, kittens, and more! If you check out their website, you can get a sneak peek of what’s to come!

Buy it: Each PetCakes has a SRP of $13.99 and are available at specialty toy stores as well as Toys R Us. Note that PetCakes are recommended for children ages 3 and up.

Win it!

One winner receives two random Pet Cakes toys!

To Enter: Visit Pet Cakes and let us know which Pet Cake you like the best!

Extra Entries:

1. Blog this giveaway, link back to this post. (2 extra)

2. Follow on Twitter @erinlowmaster & Tweet (daily entries available)

3. Post this giveaway on a Giveaway Linky/Site and let me know where!

4. Email a friend(s) about this giveaway. (Leave name of friend)

5. Subscribe to my blog by RSS or E-mail (Feed Burner) and let me know!

6. Become a Facebook Fan of Connected2Christ and leave me a comment there letting me know you are coming from this giveaway.Giveaway running till 11/30/10 . Winners will be notified shortly afterward by email. Please respond within 48 hours or you forfeit your prize to another participant. USA only.

DISCLAIMER: My thoughts are mine  own opinion and have not been altered by anyone else. I did not receive any compensation for hosting this giveaway or review other than the sample above mentioned.