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Interactive Fun with Animals & Elmo

23/10/2012 By All Mum Said 1 Comment

For the past month my family and I have been giving the XBOX Kinect a run for its money. We have been talking to Elmo, Grover and the Cookie Monster while walking the neighbourhood of Sesame Street. Throwing coconuts high, dancing in magic mirrors and having Elmo copy and tell us how awesome we are. He changes to his shirt to look just like us too! I am so impressed with the Kinect SesameStreet TV and the kids just love how interactive it is.

We have also been trying the Kinect Nat Geo TV and must say that this one is my favourite. Not only is it also interactive but it is also interesting and educational. It teaches how the animals live, act, catch food and basically survive in the wild. This is than incorporated into the interactive side and you or the kids become the animals. They use the same movements the animals do – jumping, leaping, head butting, pouncing, clawing, etc. the same as goats, lions, bears, the list goes on. I have found this to be a great work out for myself and an even better energy user for the kids.

We were lucky enough to be able to review these products and be loaned an Xbox to do so. We have enjoyed them so much we are now planning on buying the kids an Xbox Kinect for Christmas or more so Santa will. I just love that it combines new technology with knowledge, intereaction and appeals to every age. These fantastic games mentioned above are available in stores now.

Disclaimer: I have not received any cash payment for this review/giveaway.

All opinions are my own & always will be!

Pirates, Boats & A Darling Day

22/10/2012 By All Mum Said 8 Comments

On Saturday we got up early and embraced the few hour drive to Sydney. We battled the horrific traffic, tolls (crap – forgot to pay them, better do that now) all to see the pirates.

The Australian Maritime Museum in Darling Harbour is currently sporting every little girl and boys dream adventure – Pirates Kids Adventure Land. We started our venture by exploring the Vampire, Daring Class Destroyer. It is the largest museum vessel in Australia and the last of our country’s big gun ships. While onboard we learnt how cramped the living spaces were and comfort clearly never played a part to anyone especially when it came to the workers.

We then climbed down into the submarine and learnt that they also had minimum space shared among 64 men. The kids loved looking through the periscope and looking at all the bunk beds.

We moved on from there to the pirate ship and then inside to Pirate Land. Needless to say the kids were extremely excited about this one. They got to board the pirate ship and cross the rickety ladder. Decode the treasure map and shoot canons. The fun just kept on going.

Once we had all been pirated out we checked out the museum, it was great however half was closed off. If you are in the Sydney area or plan on going soon I have a spare ticket – pirate pass (big ticket) It can be used for an adult (usually $25) or child (usually $10) Families – 2 adults + 3 kids are $60. We had 4 tickets however as Kye is younger than 4 he was free. So if you would like the ticket please let me know and I’ll post it to you J

The first person to ask gets it!

All Is Revealed!

08/10/2012 By All Mum Said 10 Comments

You all know how I said I was working on something fantastic? Well I couldn’t contain my excitement or keep my mouth shut any longer and there were a few of you who thought I was just being cruel!

I have been working extremely hard to get a collection of amazing businesses to sponsor/donate a prize or two for a Christmas Giveaway Bonanza. That’s right I am going to be running a MASSIVE Christmas giveaway next month! You will not want to miss it. I already have many fantastic businesses on board and am super excited by the response I have had – as will you be!

If you have a business and would be interested in being part of this opportunity I would love to hear from you. Feel free to share this with any businesses or brands you know, the more the merrier. Hahaha what a cheap pun that was!

I will begin name dropping of businesses in the coming days and weeks just to get you that extra bit excited. Not that you aren’t already! Right?

There are a huge range of prizes to suit everyone – babies, kids, mums, etc.

So now you all know what I’m planning and working hard on putting together. Are you as thrilled as I am?

Businesses ~ Should you like to know any further details please do not hesitate to ask. All Christmas Giveaway Bonanza details need to be finalised prior to the 31^st October 2012 to ensure it is ready to go live in November. *Media Kit is available on request.*

Working On Something Great!

06/10/2012 By All Mum Said 8 Comments

I know it has been quiet around here the past few days and that is for a very good reason! A few reasons actually however one that will get everyone excited but I can’t tell you just yet – patience young Jedi!! I will soon.

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I have had my sister in law come and stay and the day she left my mother and father in law thought they might stop by for a few nights. They are all welcome but it has just meant that I couldn’t be super rude and just leave them so I could go and write. They are out at the moment buying stuff for dinner so I thought I would quickly get a post written explaining my absence. I have not forgotten about announcing the winners of the Nature’s Child giveaway either. I will get onto that tonight and announce them tomorrow. Don’t forget to enter the other 3 giveaways on the blog – they end soon!!

I am so excited about the awesomeness that I am planning for you all and you will not want to miss it. (On another completely random note – when I typed awesomeness it didn’t prompt me to fix the spelling.) hahaha. According to my laptop it is a word! Way to go Microsoft Word you know me too well!

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I cannot wait to share more details with you soon but just wanted to let you know that I have been super busy preparing this and have not just dropped off the face of the Earth. More details to come soon J