Bananas Toys Kids Fun Collectibles Review

Toys

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Kids are going bananas over the latest children's playtime craze. It's a fun new collectible line featuring adorably sized, cheerfully colored toy Bananas™ which smell like the real tropical fruit and come in six brilliant neon colors including banana yellow, as well as blue, purple, pink, green and orange. 

Each toy banana is a surprise just waiting for girls and boys to peel open, as MBE's kid reviewers Abbie and Naomi show you in this review. Inside, youngsters will discover one of 24 sweet surprise Crushie characters along with the cutest little accessories to make it their own.

"These Bananas are too cute," Abbie points out. "The way they're designed with a key chain ring you can even hang them on your backpack and bring them wherever you go to trade with friends. When I peeled open my first toy, I was so happy to get the Ofia Owl Crushie because I love owls. I really like the other little things this came with, too, especially the sticker gems that I can use to decorate my squeezeable character."

Adds younger sister Naomi, "Bananas are just adorable. My favorite color is pink, so I chose a pink banana toy to open first and found the Eddie Goat character along with a mini squishy apple, acorn and other accessories. They're so fun, when you sniff them they really do smell like actual bananas. And the best part is you can store everything that came with it inside the banana and repeel again when you want to play with it." 

Each surprise Bananas toy includes

• 1 Crushie character
• 2 Mini squeezable friends
• Gemstone stickers to decorate the Crushie and/or Banana
• Collector sheet with character sticker
• A hanging vine for displaying the toy
• Collector's Guide
• The resealable Banana doubles as storage

What makes this really an exciting experience for kids is you never know what they'll find hidden inside in these Bananas. All the Crushie characters are so cute, fun to open, and collect. But your child will be feel particularly lucky if -- like Naomi -- she gets Pipo Panda or one of the other rare Crushies which also include Princess Pi, Andrew Monkey, and Lucy Leopard. And, they will really squeal with delight if  they find the single most ultra-rare Crushie character of all: Gail Giraffe.

More About Bananas

Bananas™make collectible, entertaining and inexpensive gifts for children ages 4+. The first wave of toys includes blind packs with one of 24 characters. Warning: Due to small parts, they're not appropriate for children under 3 years old. Each Bananas single comes with 7 items and carries a suggested retail price of $3.99, while a Bananas Bunch of 3 includes 21 pieces and lists for $9.99.

Widely available in big box stores and at specialty retailers nationwide, you can buy these online at Amazon and at all Target and select Walmart and Barnes & Noble stores. A great way to spend the children's holiday giftcards. Learn more about new Bananas toys and all the Crushies now offered, plus the line's Wave 2 coming in 2019, by visiting the official website as well as following the brand on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and YouTube.

Vizio P-Series 55" 4K HDR TV at Best Buy Review

Smart TV

The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free

Gift Yourself or Someone Special

Just about everyone seems to be binge watching  movies, sports, dramatic series, kids animated programming and/or other home entertainment lately. In fact, according to a recent Deloitte study, 75% of America reports they typically watch three or more of their favorite show's episodes without leaving the couch. So,  whether you are looking for a great gift for a loved one, or shopping for yourself, you will find the perfect thing with the VIZIO P-Series 55" Class 4K HDR TV now at Best Buy.

The all-new VIZIO P-Series 4K HDR TV has everything one could want in a smart TV, starting with offering viewers a crystal clear image with more than a billion colors. 

Compatible with both Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant for enabling voice control of the viewing experience, this is the kind of quality entertainment system you'd expect to find in today's connected family homes.

Features

• Dolby Vision HDR with UltraBright 1000 delivers unparalleled color, contrast, and brightness
• High-performance Active Full Array Pro backlight with 56 local dimming zones for picture perfect blacks and vibrant, accurate bright colors
• Instant access to the apps you love through the Google Chromecast (works with iPhone, iPad, Android phone or tablet, MacBook or Windows laptop, or Chromebook) built into the TV using the included remote or via the VIZIO SmartCast Mobile app you can stream high-quality 4K Ultra HD and HDR from apps such as Netflix and YouTube
• 100+ free live and internet streaming channels -- ranging from news, movies, sports, comedy and more -- thanks to VIZIO WatchFree, with no fees or subscriptions required
• Built-in USB ports offer the ability to play photos, music, and video right on the big screen
• Web-based services and content require a high-speed Internet connection, with some services requiring a subscription

In the Box:

• VIZIO 55" Class - LED - P Series - 2160p - Smart - 4K UHD TV with HDR
• VIZIO XRT136 Remote Control
• Stand
• 2 AAA Batteries
• Owner's Manual

Special VIZIO Best Buy Offer Through 12/24/18

Regularly priced at $799.99, you can get the VIZIO P-Series 55" Class 4K HDR TV at Best Buy now through December 24, 2018 for $699.99 after $100 savings here. Free delivery and installation as soon as December 28, 2018. 

With all that binge watching, whether you are seeking a memorable holiday present, wanting to acquire your first big screen smart TV, or you're seeking to upgrade your current system to the latest technology, the VIZIO 55" P-Series Class 4K HDR SmartTV may be just what you have been looking for.

VIZIO P-Series 55"  

Class 4K HDR TV

Now at Best Buy

Fossil Womens Smartwatch Active Lifestyle Accessory Review

Fitness

The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free

Wearable Tech With Style

As a busy woman with an active lifestyle, what do you look for most when shopping for a smart watch for yourself or as a gift for a like-minded female friend or family member? Is your number one priority function or fashion? The good news is that with the sparkling, feminine women's Fossil - Gen 4 Venture HR Smartwatch 40mm Stainless Steel in Rose Gold ($275) now at Best Buy, fitness and fashion enthusiasts don't have to sacrifice either of those must-haves on your list.

Yes, it's about time. You no longer have to settle for that nerdy clunky, masculine watch to run with the guys. You can finally have it all: advanced wearable smart watch technology that's built for the active female lifestyle you lead, housed in a stunning, versatile jewelry accessory that you can style with just about any outfit in your closet from BoHo to classic, trendy and more.

Just imagine. Driven by all the advanced tech functionality you'd expect from Wear OS by Google, combined with the sought-after designer style for which the Fossil brand is known, this exquisite smartwatch has all the bells and whistles to seamlessly optimize your modern lifestyle and productivity.

This is perfect for all kinds of lifestyles  -- not only during the hectic holidays, but year-round. Wherever you go simply pair the Fossil - Gen 4 Venture HR Smartwatch with Bluetooth 4.1 LE connectivity and NFC and your iPhone or Android smartphone. 

Whether wearing this watch at work, home, or holiday parties, on the road, or while maintaining your fitness routine during the busiest time of the year, as I've discovered by personal experience, this is the best life hack. Now you can make every minute count, which really is essential to those of us trying to juggle it all. And that could not be more true, especially if you have kids and/or work, play, and travel as much as I do domestically and abroad.

Fossil - Gen 4 Venture HR Smartwatch Features

• Pairs with both iPhone (iOS 9.3 or later) and Android (4.4 or later, excluding Go edition) smartphones.
• Provides proactive help from the Google Assistant with personalized assistance before you ask for it.
• Helps manage your time with more easy to manage notifications (calendar, phone calls, texting, email, social media apps), and smart replies to respond quickly when you are on the go. You can even respond using Google Voice while driving. Includes option to switch the watch to vibrate mode for quiet notification alerts.
• Motivates you toward a healthier life style via Google Fit app's new Heart Points and Move Minutes activity trackers. Based on guidelines from the American Heart Association and World Health Organization, these measure distance, calories burned, steps taken, floors climbed and activity intensity as well as inactivity and sleep activity.
• Gives you the luxury of having a virtual personal trainer to coach you wherever you go, helping you to keep at it and reach your goals.
• Monitors your heart rate and through GPS, your location which comes particularly in handy for outdoor sports such as running, hiking, and cycling.
• Guards against water since this smart watch is also swim proof (submerged to 164' depth of water) as well as has the ability to play stored music when you are on a run.
• Facilitates quick access to Google Pay so you can pay with a wave of your wrist at virtually any place that accepts credit cards.
• Wears stylishly and comfortably with its durable 18 mm stainless steel rose gold watch band at the gym, the office and holiday parties as well as while on business trips and vacations.
• Offers the option to customize the look of your watch face to suit your personality and lifestyle.
• Includes wireless dock so you can recharge the battery easily and quickly.

Note: Supported features may vary between platforms and countries. Google and Wear OS by Google are trademarks of Google LLC.

Wear Fossil Style Wherever Life Takes You

Smartwatches don't have to be clunky or downright unfeminine. As you can see from this stunningly girly Fossil Gen 4 Venture HR Smartwatch you can get right now at Best Buy, you can actually look stylishly smart instead of just plain geeky. This is a dream come true: all the tech functionality without looking like you're wearing a jewelry piece that clashes with your on to go, active style and the way you live.

Fossil Gen 4 Venture HR
Women's Smartwatch

in Rose Gold

Now at Best Buy