Cricut Cartridge Review For the Winter Collection Snow Friends 2009-2010

This Cricut cartridge has got to be one of the top 10 cartridges that just puts a smile on your face when you see these little snow friends. Snow Friends is a collection of only 10 snowmen with an outfit for each. But do not get discouraged. Even though there are only 10 snowmen to choose from, remember that you can make them all different sizes, and dress them in different color clothing and accessories.

Since this is a mini cartridge, it does not come with a booklet like the other full Cricut cartridges. But it does have a cardboard insert that shows each snow friend on one side and the other side explains how to put them all together.

If you have some pictures of you or your family members playing in the snow, building a snowman or even having a snowball fight, then this is the cartridge that will enhance your scrapbook layout. You can even dress the snow friend in the same color sweater and scarf that you are wearing in the picture.

Another great idea is to make a Snow Family and give it as a framed gift. Making snow parents and there children. How fun would that make your special someone feel knowing that you put some time and effort into a holiday gift.

If you have a Cricut Expression machine you can even make a Snowman that will fit onto your 12x24 inch cutting mat and decorate and hang on your door for the holiday season. If you need to make a sign for your school or church that is having a holiday bake sale you can make these cute snow friends to hold that sign, again using your Cricut Expression making a large snowman. If you like Snowmen then you will definitely love this Snow Friends Cricut cartridge.

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Fisher Price Peek-A-Blocks: Shape Sorter Review

I'm surprised how much this costs. We've had ours for 5 years, it might not be sold in stores any more. We've had several different shape sorters, and this is one of our children's favorites. It plays music when they place the shapes in the box. We haven't had any problems with the handle like others have noted...it must depend on the age of the child. Our 1 yr old hasn't had any problems with it. This works great for different ages. At first they can just drop the shapes in the top. When they are older they can fit them through the shaped holes. My son loves to take the shapes in and out, in and out. All of our kids played with it a lot, so it was definitely worth the money and a great educational toy.

Fisher Price Peek-A-Blocks: Shape Sorter Feature

• Baby is rewarded with fun sound affects and music when they sort any of the 4 shapes
• Star with a star shaped pinwheel that spins inside
• Circle with a round sun that spins
• Square with small blocks that rattle and shake inside
• Triangle with a triangular shaped piece of cheese with a little mouse

Fisher Price Peek-A-Blocks: Shape Sorter Overview

The Peek-a-Blocks Shape Sorter introduces shaped blocks to the Peek-a-Blocks line. Baby is rewarded with fun sound effects and music when they sort any of the 4 shapes; or if they just drop the shapes through the generous open top of the cube. The 4 shapes include; a star with a star-shaped spinning pinwheel inside; a circle with a round spinning sun; a square with small blocks that rattle & shake; and a triangle with a triangular shaped piece of cheese with a little mouse pop-out surprise when baby shakes the block. A handle makes it perfect for on-the-go fun.

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Customer Reviews

Not the Best Shape Sorter - Amanda L. Davis - Adrian,MI USA
Because this has a completely open top, my daughter only wants to put the shapes in there instead of the right holes. I also don't like that there are only 4 shapes when you can get sorters with a lot more. The ones with more shapes are obviously more educational. I won't deny that this toy is cute, but it plays unnecessary music. I would honestly just buy a different sorter.






Okay- but the price- too much - K. Turner - Wyoming
The blocks and sorter are well made. But the price tag- too much. I dont think both of my kids got $[...] out of this toy combined. We gave it to a friends with a baby and I hope she has 4 more - then maybe we will have gotten the money out of it.



Shop Babies R Us! - Mady Upham -
Yes, this is a great toy but sells for .99 at Babies R Us!!! Good grief-- is insanely overpriced!

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Can Toys Help Create Positive Role Models For Kids?

We all know that kids have active bodies and active imaginations. The more things they have to entertain themselves, the more they will stay out of trouble. Playing can be a great way for kids to exercise their minds and bodies. Using toys to simulate real life can help a child develop her imagination, while working collaboratively with others. So playing not only helps develop the imagination, but it helps with valuable social skills, as well.

Does it matter what type of toys the kids are playing with? When it comes to dolls it might. Since dolls are usually used to mimic real life, having a doll that portrays a positive image could have a more positive effect on how children portray themselves. Some studies have suggested that the unrealistic body image of Barbie, along with airbrushed magazine models, and super perfect Hollywood actresses, can be damaging to a young girls self image.

That is why a doll that helps to portray a more positive self image is a good choice for a young girl. The liv dolls are a new doll line that at least attempt to do this. Even though they are said to have flaws, they are slim and rather perfect looking, but they are a move in the right direction. They also focus a lot on fashion and the commercials and videos on Liv World are pretty shallow.

None the less, they do have some positive things going for them. They emphasize fashion and hairstyles, which is realistic, since preteen and teen girls are into fashion and hair. Most young girls who play with these dolls are aspiring teens, so this is fairly realistic. Another nice thing about these is they emphasize friendship and camaraderie.

The dolls are also supposed to be more like real girls, because they have flaws. One loves sports and skateboarding, but she is a Klutz. Another is way into doing her friends hair, but she can't see a thing without her glasses. It's a running liv doll joke, to not her do your hair, unless she has her glasses on. Another nice thing about this toy is they emphasize developing a girls talents, whether it's hair, fashion, skating, bike riding, or music, most kids have a talent or an interest they would like to develop.

The latest collection also comes with puppies. Each individual doll has her own puppy. Teaching kids to care for animals teaches empathy and responsibility. These are very valuable life skills and the world would be a better place if everyone learned these things at a young age. In the fall, there will be a new addition to the doll collection, named Hayden, she not only has a pet bunny, she even starts a foundation to help homeless animals. So these toys are even encouraging community service.

As our kids grow, we need to do our best to help them be responsible contributing members of society. The more positive role models and attitudes they see, will only help them to be better adults and better people in general.

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