Welcome Hank! (An Interactive Dinosaur Train Character Giveaway)

Learning Curve has unique, educational toys that keep little ones occupied for long periods of time. Fun toys like their line of InterActive Dinosaur Train pals actually do carry on a conversation with each other!


The Buzz:

During the summer of 2010, we had the opportunity to invite Tiny and Buddy into our home and watch intrigued as they interacted with each other.
(The employment of Smart Talk Technology in the Dinosaur Train line of InterAction toys is what brings this line to life.)
Bunny girl even took the two to school for Show and Tell and amazed her teachers with the dino facts she could recollect just by playing with the pair.

A few weeks ago, the duo were joined by the bulky "big guy" Hank. Hank can also make over 70 sounds and phrases.

Would you like to see them in action? Well then hop down below and check out my v-log to watch the trio.


E.B. Mommy's Report:




Win it:

One reader will have the opportunity to win a sponsor chosen interactive Dinosaur Train pal.


Here's how you can win it:

1. Mandatory entry (without this, all other entries will be disqualified)-

Tell me which interactive Dinosaur Train pal you'd love to win.



2. Love on the Sponsor-

- Follow Learning Curve on Twitter

- Like Learning Curve on Facebook

- Follow me on Twitter and tweet once daily...

RT @ebmommy #Win an Interactive Dinosaur Train Toy from @LCToys at EBMR's Learning Toy #Giveaway (7/2)http://bit.ly/iDycVT #dinosaurtrain


3. Seven additional entries: (1 entry each)-

- Follow my blog via Google Friend Connect

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- Follow me on Networked Blogs

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-Blog about this giveaway (leave a comment with a link to your blog post)


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This giveaway is open to US Residents only, 18 years and above. 1 winner will be chosen with the random.org generator on July 2, 2011 at 10 pm Central time.





** EBMR Disclaimer: Learning Curve sent us the featured products for review purposes only. This review has not been monetarily compensated and is based on the views and opinions of my family and/or self. Please note that the opinions reflected in this post have not been influenced by the sponsor in any way.**

Labels: Learning Curve, More giveaways, Reviews / Giveaways, toys.

posted by Marina@EBMR @ 2:21 AM 190 Comments

CLOSED: HearthSong...A Gift Wonderland! (+Christmas Carnival Giveaway #31)

This post is a 'Christmas Carnival' feature...The Carnival of Giveaways (or should I say Christmas prezzies?) on Energizer Bunny's Mommy Reports from November 1- Mid Dec 2010.
For a list of all the live giveaways visit 'The Christmas Carnival Center'




* Click here to view the name(s) of the winner(s)*

In the year 1983, a company opened it's 'Hearth' (a traditional symbol for the center of the home) to lovingly invite parents and children to enjoy quality and wholesome toys through their 'Song' that reflected the beauties of a family spirit.
HearthSong today, proudly boasts of a 'Gift Wonderland' that is able to cater to a child of any age, with any specific interest and to any parent's budget.

Everyone knows how much my little Book Worm loves books. I'm sure she will ravenously eat up the words once she learns to read but till then she's happy to have Mama and Dada read to her.
To encourage Bunny girl's love for books, we thought we'd get her a canvas book rack to hold her favorite books, perhaps for the week.

We initially thought we go with the pastels



but then decided we'd go for a gender neutral pick with primary colors especially as we hope both the children are able to use the same a few years from now.

I also thought it would be fair to personalize the book rack with the words "Good Reads" (Took a little inspiration from Alton Brown on the Food Network Channel!), this way another little child will be able to enjoy the same once Bunny girl and Bunny Boo grow too old to keep using this happy, colorful and sturdy bookshelf.


Notice our Christmas books have found a new place of honor?

HearthSong also has a host of other products like the Sound, Light and Movement Toys, Jewelry making kits, Active games and even Night time play toys.

You can even choose from an option of 81 Christmas Stocking Stuffers


and throw in a few Christmas decorations for good measure!


If you don't want to spend too much, don't worry because there are gifts that will suit your pocket under the 'Sale' segment....


goodies priced as low as 9.99 US$ as well!

So are you ready to grab your credit card and take a Holly Jolly Christmas walk down into HearthSong's Gift Wonderland?


Buy it:

You can buy a Personalized Book Rack for 69.98 US$.


Win it:

One reader will have the opportunity to win a 75 US$ gift certificate that may be used towards anything on the HearthSong site.


Here's how you can win it:

1. Mandatory entry (without this, all other entries will be disqualified)-

Look through the HearthSong site and tell me what you would use your gift certificate towards, if you win.


2. Love on the Sponsor-

-Follow HearthSong on Twitter

-Like HearthSong on Facebook.

- Follow me on Twitter and tweet once daily...

RT @ebmommy #Win a 75 US$ #GiftCertificate from @hearthsongtoys at EBMR's #Christmas #Giveaway (12/11) http://bit.ly/h2b3Zc #toys #gifts


3. Eight additional entries: (1 entry each)-

- Follow my blog via Google Friend Connect

- "Like" me on Facebook.

- Follow my feed via RSS

- Subscribe via email to receive EBMR's blog updates

-Snag my Blog button

- Host my Christmas Carnival Giveaway button on your blog

- Tweet or post a message on Facebook about the Christmas Carnival

-Blog about this giveaway (leave a comment with a link to your blog post)


* Please ensure your Blogger Profile holds your email address. If it's set to private or your email address does not show, please add the same in your comments*


This giveaway is open to US Residents only, 18 years and above. 1 winner will be chosen with the random.org generator on December 11, 2010 at 10 pm Central time.





** EBMR Disclaimer: Hearthsong sent me this product for review purposes only. This review has not been monetarily compensated and is based on the views and opinions of my family and/or self. Please note that the opinions reflected in this post have not been influenced by the sponsor in any way. **

Labels: Books, Christmas, Christmas Carnival 2010, Hearthsong, More giveaways, personalized, Reviews / Giveaways, toys.

posted by Marina@EBMR @ 11:08 PM 548 Comments

CLOSED: Learning Curve's Interactive Dino Train Pals (+BTS Giveaway #9)

This post is a 'Back To School 2010 Carnival' feature on Energizer Bunny's Mommy Reports.
The Carnival runs from August 15-August 28 2010. For a list of all the live giveaways visit 'The BTS 2010 Stop!'

* Click here to view the name(s) of the winner(s)*


Learning Curve has proven to be a leader in the educational toy market not just with traditional products but with innovative, attention grabbing toys like their latest line of interactive Dinosaur Train pals that actually talk to each other! Don't believe me? Check this out....



Learning Curve's Dinosaur Train line employs impressive Smart Talk technology that brings the dinosaur characters to life with interactive conversation between the figures. Both interactive Dinosaur Train pals belt out 40 real dinosaur sounds, facts and character phrases each. These are triggered off when one of the multiple activation touch points is pressed.
The simple conversation between two or more Dinosaur Train pals incorporates educative 'dino facts' about each dinosaur that ultimately stay embedded in a child's mind.


Bunny girl was sent Buddy and Tiny and has already memorized their little 'dino fact phrases' down to the smallest details and I'm very impressed! As a 4 year old I never did know any 'nitty gritty' details about a Tyrannosaurus Rex let alone a Pteranadon but Bunny girl can now tell you that a Pteranadon is a Carnivore that loves fish, thanks to her Dinosaur Train pals !!

It's also so neat to watch both Buddy and Tiny interact with each other. The Smart Talk technology embedded in the figures enables them to recognize and respond to each other.
For instance, when Buddy begins to sing "We're gonna ride....", Tiny joins him to complete the characteristic theme song line with "The Dinosaur Train". They even laugh at each other's sentences!

The Learning Curve line also includes Dinosaur Train collectible figures, plush and other toys but I personally think Learning Curve has hit it out of the park with these interactive Dinosaur Train pals...definitely the cream of the line!


Buy it:

You can buy Tiny, Buddy and Morris interaction figures for 14.99 US$ each. Tank and Ned cost a little more at 19.99 US$ each. You can buy these interactive Dinosaur Train pals in these stores near you.


Win it:

One reader will have the opportunity to win two sponsor chosen interactive Dinosaur Train pals


Here's how you can win it:

1. Mandatory entry (without this, all other entries will be disqualified)-

Tell me which interactive Dinosaur Train pal you'd love to buy.


2. Love on the Sponsor-

- Follow me on Twitter and tweet once daily...

RT @ebmommy Win 2 Learning Curve Gt Dino Train Pals at EBMR's(9/4)http://bit.ly/duET0w #giveaway #win #learningcurve #preschool #bts #dino


3. Four additional entries: (1 entry each)-

- Snag the Back To School Carnival button and leave the link to your site on which the same has been displayed.

-Follow my blog via Google Friend Connect, RSS feeds, email updates

- Fan me on Facebook.

-Snag my Blog button

-Blog about this giveaway (leave a comment with a link to your blog post)


* Please ensure your Blogger Profile holds your email address. If it's set to private or your email address does not show, please add the same in your comments*


This giveaway is open to US Residents only, 18 years and above. 1 winner will be chosen with the random.org generator on September 4 2010 at 10 pm Central time.





** EBMR Disclaimer: Learning Curve sent us the featured products for review purposes only. This review has not been monetarily compensated and is based on the views and opinions of my family and/or self. Please note that the opinions reflected in this post have not been influenced by the sponsor in any way.**

Labels: Back to School Carnival 2010, Dinosaur Train, dinosaurs, Jim Henson productions, Learning Curve, More giveaways, Reviews / Giveaways, toys.

posted by Marina@EBMR @ 3:37 PM 180 Comments