New York City for my birthday? Yes, please!
This was my third year attending Blogger Bash and it was so much fun. It always falls right around my birthday, and spending my big day with all my best blogging besties is amazing. This year the organizers made me feel like a celebrity. Upon checking in, I had a pin that said Birthday Princess on my name tag and a birthday crown. Every single staff member that saw me, wished me a happy birthday. It was such a warm welcome and I loved every minute of it.
Spending time at the Sweet Suite and talking with the hottest toy brands is a blast. These toys will all be hard to find at Christmas time. Some of these toys are not even available in stores yet.
The Merge Cube is a hologram that you can hold in your hand. When you wear the Virtual Reality headset (with a smartphone in it) this simple cube turns into an interactive holographic toy. It is hard to describe accurately, how wicked cool this cube is. It is definitely a toy of the future.
My kids are wild about fidget toys. These thumb chucks were just one of the fidgety toys that Zing Toys had on display. Thumb chucks light up and even have an app to use with them. I know these will be super popular in schools and in houses this year. I was not very good at the thumb chucks, but I am not the target audience for this type of toy. The kids who I watched trying these picked it up right away.
Num Noms and LOL Surprise dolls are both from MGA Entertainment. My daughter is in love with both of these toys. The Num Noms are scented nail polish or lip glosses in a super cute container. The LOL Surprise dolls are really cute very small dolls that come with lots of accessories in a cute ball shape. The mini blogger tries to find these at our local stores and they are always sold out. Anyone who loves the blind bag craze, or small wrapped up gifts, will fall in love with both of these lines.
This is the Magic Sketch. This toy takes a Boogie Board to a whole other level. Do you know what a Boogie board is? It is an electronic ewriter that you write on and then erase it in seconds. The magic sketch is a much fancier and more fun to use Boogie Board. You can trace pictures, draw in different colors, and with the push of a button, erase the whole thing. In the age of iPads, this toy is so simple and fun. I can think of a million ways my kids could use the Magic Sketch.
Until next time New York. I hope you always stay sparkly, loud, and full of excitement. What toys do you think will be the hottest toys this Christmas?
I live 5 hours from NYC! Looks like Blogger Bash was a lot of fun. I’d like for me and my wife to attend next year.
You should definitely try to go next year!
I always just wait for my daughter to tell me what my grandsons want. We try to get them one inexpensive toy and then buy them an experience like a pro ballgame or karate lessons, etc.
I think that a special experience makes a lovely gift! It creates memories that last forever.
Thanks for the heads up on the in demand toys!
We do not have small kids anymore but EVERYONE even the grown ups get a toy for the holidays!
We are all big kids!
Grown ups love toys too! I bet the grownups would have so much fun with the Magic Sketch!
Blogger bash is such an awesome event. I would love to attend some day. That merge cube is fantastic, I need one of those.
You would love a merge cube. It is like holding magic in your hands! Hoping you can attend Blogger Bash one day.
These are all so adorable! It’s really exciting to see all the toys that the kids will be looking forward to this Christmas! It’s going to make shopping easier for… if I can still find these in the shelves and they’re not completely sold out yet!
It is best to shop now, before everyone else knows what is hot!
I have not been in New York City yet, I wish I could celebrate one of my birthdays there.
What a great way to celebrate your birthday, I love the photos, at least I got to see some parts of NYC.
You must go to NYC one day. It really is unlike every other city in the world. There is so much to see and do, plan a trip and treat yourself!
My twin granddaughters are all about num noms these days. They would love the scented polish maker, for sure.
The Num Noms are SO popular! That scented polish maker will be so popular for Christmas.
These are SO cool!! That hologram, I need that for myself! HA!!
I was thinking about getting a hologram for myself too!
It is hard to believe that Christmas is just around the corner. My kids haven’t hinted at what they want yet. I guess I need to start asking them now. 🙂
It is best to start asking the kids in advance because the toys are easier to find now.
Toys have come a long way from when I was a kid. These look like a ton of fun.
You are so right! Kids today have tons of options.
Omgosh those toys looks absolutely phenomenal! I personally and very interested with that merged cube and LOL surprise. While not as a gift … more like for personal curiosity 😉
Any adult would have fun with the merge cube. It feels like something out of a movie!
Thanks for the great info – something to definitely keep in mind as Christmas gets closer! Blogger bash sounds so fun too!
Blogger Bash was so much fun. Keep your eye out for some of these toys this winter.
It sounds like Blogger Bash was so cool! THese toys look fun too. I would really love the Magic Sketch. It looks cool!
I really want a magic sketch too! It can do so many things. I love the versatility of it.
I think The Merge Cube was one of the coolest things! I watched a boy playing it who was having so much fun, I can definitely see it being the in demand toy this year! So glad you got to enjoy blogger bash and your birthday in NYC!
Thank you so much! Wasn’t the Merge Cube so awesome? I know it will be hot this year.
Wow we are already talking about Christmas toys. I guess thats good for parents to get a head step early on whats to come!
It is never too early to plan for Christmas. It will be here before you know it.
very informative and nicely written. thank you 🙂
Thanks so much!
The magic Sketch looks like it would be right up our kids alley. They love drawing and doodling on things, I’ll put my bet on that one.
We will be testing the Magic Sketch on our road trip next week. I will be updating you how it goes!
What a good information and these are all looks good too I’m sure my nieces would love nail polish they are always join in me when I cleaning my nails.
Your nieces would love the Num Noms, my daughter is so excited to try one!