Bath Time Fun with Toomies Pirate Ship

Children can have wildly different reactions to taking a bath: some love to be cuddled and caressed by warm water while some would scream and struggle to get into the bathtub. Whether bath time means precious bounding time or an ongoing battle in your house, TOMY Tommies Pirate Ship can turn bath time into fun time!

Join Pirate Pete in his fun-filled adventures in the bathtub! He can climb up the mast for a bird's eye view over the sea of bubbles. He can ask his pet octopus to squirt any unwelcome visitor, scare off approaching enemy with his water cannon or power up with the spinning wheel. If all else fails, he also has the option to leave the ship behind and escape in the getaway dinghy.

TOMY kindly sent us a Tommies Pirate Ship for review and this is how it looks inside the packaging.

Now we have Pirate Pete outside the box and up on the mast.

Pete fits perfectly inside the getaway dinghy.

Ready, set, sail! The baby bathtub looks a bit too confined for the big ship, but that doesn't stop my little one from having tons of fun with the ship, as it's great both as a bath toy and a water play toy.

$50 HearthSong Gift Card Giveaway

HearthSong has been known for carrying unique toys and games that encourage imaginative and creative play for children of all ages. Have fun checking out all the fun things they offer and enter to win a $50 gift card that you can use to shop at their online store!

Sponsored by: HearthSong

Hosted by: Love, Mrs. Mommy
Co-Hosted by: FROG Reviews and Ramblings, Michigan Saving and More, Heartbeats ~ Soul Stains, and SimpleStepsForLivingLife

HearthSong began in 1983 and has been committed to helping parents find age-appropriate, wholesome, high-quality playthings ever since. They select and design the best in kid-powered, screen-free toys and games that the whole family can enjoy! Kim's sweetpea loves princesses, fairies, and the magical world in which they live. With this in mind, she was inspired to put together a big-girl room, for her up-and-coming three year old.

Click here to read Love, Mrs. Mommy's full HearthSong Review!

Pretend & Play Doctor Set Giveaway

Pretend play can be tremendous fun for children. It's beneficial for their development too, as they imagine and interact with others. The Pretend & Play Doctor Set from Learning Resources include all the fun gadgets and accessories your children will need to check, diagnose, and treat their imaginary patient like a pro. Enter to win one for free!

Sponsored by: Learning Resources

Hosted by: Night Helper

One lucky person will win a Pretend & Play Doctor Set (ARV $39.99)!

Step2 Just Like Home Big Builders Pro Workshop Giveaway

If you've got an enthusiastic DIYer around the house, your kiddos are probably more knowledgeable about tools and gadgets than their peers. I bet they would be thrilled to have their own set of pretend play tools to build, create, or fix things. The new Step 2 Just Like Home Big Builders Pro Workshop comes with an incredible assortment of fun items that will keep your little one busy and entertained. Enter to win one for free!

Amber from Viva Veltoro recently reviewed this new Toys "R" Us exclusive workshop from Step2 and her daughter has been having a blast with all of the cool features. Be sure to check out her review to see it in action!

Here are some details of the Just Like Home Big Builders Pro Workshop from Step2:

The Just Like Home Big Builders Pro Workshop by Step2 features the realistic and authentic sounds of the workshop for hours of pretend play fun! Little ones can work together to create a color-changing birdhouse while working to develop their fine motor skills as they cut, drill and hammer. This kid's workshop is perfect for little handy men and women! Made in USA of US and imported parts. Accessories made in China.

• Electronic drill and overhead work light (requires four “AA” and three ”AAA” batteries, not included)
• Large work surface allows for multiple children to design and build their own creation
• Kiddos can build a birdhouse and watch the colors change as little ones “paint” with water using a brush, roller or spray bottle
• Built-in mechanical table saw included
• Includes multiple storage bins, spray bottle, paint bucket, tools, power drill, table saw and a color changing project
• 45-piece accessory set included
• Exclusively available at Toys "R" Us!
• Adult assembly required

Fast Flip & Dr. Eureka: Awesome Summer Bordem Busters from Blue Orange Games!

The kids are more than halfway through their summer break. Are you already running out of ways to keep them entertained at home until the new school year starts? Blue Orange Games can help you out with new games from their 2016 collection, such as Fast Flip and Dr. Eureka, which I was recently given the opportunity to try out with the rest of my family. I can't wait to share with you how much fun we had playing both games!

It is totally fine (fun) to play with your food in this fast-paced fruit-flipping matching card game! Fast Flip comes with 54 cards, 10 tokens and illustrated rules in a cute tin. The objective of the game is to be the first player to find the match between two cards. It is designed for 2-8 players and can be played in three different ways, with or without the tokens.

Each card has a series of different fruits on its front side and either a number or a single fruit printed on its back. Each round, the top card of the pile is flipped face-up, and the next one is kept face-down. Players race to find the number of times a fruit is shown or the fruit that is shown certain number of times depending on what comes up on the face-down card. The magic distribution of fruits on the cards guaranties that there is always one correct answer. Players can simply call out the correct answer or use the corresponding token to rack up points till the last round of the game. Each game runs for about 10-15 minutes, but you can adjust the rules for a shorter game.

8 Hottest PLAYFul Trends 2016

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by the Voice of Play.

All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. While we are actively seeking ways to prevent the summer learning slide for our children, we should not overlook the importance of letting kids go outside and play during their free time. There are so many benefits associated with outdoor play and summer is the perfect time for not only the kids, but the entire family, to "unplug", get active and have fun with various outdoor activities.

The Voice of Play, IPEMA's (International Play Equipment Manufacturers Association) initiative for promoting children’s free play and the use of playgrounds, has identified eight hottest PLAYFul trends this year, including an hour a day outdoor play, nature play, rough-and-tumble play, all-inclusive play, adult play, walking, outdoor workouts, and mind expanding games.

Thanks to the pleasant weather in San Diego and our proximity to the beach, nature and outdoor play has already been a regular part of our lives. My boys hardly spend any day without playing outside for a couple of hours, sometimes at the community park, sometimes by the sea, or sometimes in the backyard. I believe free outdoor play is good for both their physical and mental health, as they run around, climb up and down, relax, and have fun. It also helps them develop social skills. My kids made several new friends at the playground, who have become their favorite outdoor playmates.

Little Tikes Secret Garden Playhouse Giveaway

As much as adults need their own space, kids love to have theirs too, such as a cute playhouse! A playhouse is a fun way to encourage pretend play, which in turn helps bring out imagination and creativity in children. It also helps develop you child's social skills when she plays with her pals around the playhouse. Don't miss your chance to win an awesome playhouse! It'll sure be a gift to remember for the little angel in your family!

The Little Tikes Secret Garden Playhouse is creatively charming and will provide hours of fun for both boys and girls. This adorable playhouse can be kept indoors or outdoors. Well-designed and every side offers a different dimension of fun at every turn. The built-in table with stool within the Secret Garden playhouse allows kids to pretend play as servers of cakes, buns, and other eatables. A child pretending to be a customer can sit on the outside stool and make the purchase. A canopy over the table offers shade and another built in table for the pretend play customers. There is even a battery-operated doorbell on the side to alert the server.

The Little Tikes Secret Garden Playhouse features a working "dutch" door for easy entry for servers and crawl-through garden gate provides added fun. There is also a play sink with faucet for cleanup time. With all these features, the Secret Garden playhouse not only offers tons of fun for children, but also sparks their imagination and helps develop interactive skills while learning good manners.

Little Tikes Secret Garden Playhouse Features:

• Built-in table with stool
• Awning over the table for shade
• Working "dutch" door and doorbell
• Crawl-through garden gate
• Built-in role play features
• Play sink with faucet
• Assembly required
• Dimensions: 36"L x 84"W x 65"H

One lucky reader will receive the Little Tikes Secret Garden Playhouse!

Hosted by Mom to Bed by 8 and Mom At 40

Bounciest Giveaway Ever: Win a Bounce House Castle (ARV $249)!

Mom Powered Media proudly presents the Bounciest Giveaway Ever!

An inflatable bounce house could let your child have unlimited outdoor fun without leaving your backyard. It's great for various occasions from a simple playdate to a huge house party. Better yet, it won't demand a lot of storage space when it's not in use. Come and enter to win one today! Note that you don't have to own a backyard to make good use of it.

The Castle Bounce N' Slide w/hoop is a spacious bounce house with castle top, which can keep your kids active all year round. The compact size allows it to be used indoors, such as in the basement, during cold or rainy days. Attractive bright colors perfect for parties. Jumping area of 77 in x 77 in and slide length of 60 in. Inflated basketball hoop attached.

The bounce house features:

• Inflated size 12 ft x9 ft x7 ft H.
• Velcro opening for safe and easy access into and out of the bouncer.
• Powered by a strong UL blower (included).
• Heavy duty commercial grade material bouncing surface.
• Heavy-duty puncture proof materials with double to quadruple stitches.
• Long (approx. 6 ft) fill tube allows blower to be placed away from the bouncer.
• Easy set up and take down. Inflates in less than a minute.
• Indoor and Outdoor Use.

Bounceland bouncy houses offer exciting, colorful, and affordable inflatable bounce houses that will bring lots of smiles to kids. There are many styles for you to choose from, each one offering a unique experience to add to your outdoor events and birthday parties. They also make great gifts and are perfect for fairs, school and church events, and business functions.

One lucky winner will receive a Bounceland Castle W/Hoop Inflatable Bounce House

Giveaway ends on September 3rd. Open to US and Canadian residents, ages 18+. Please use the Rafflecopter form below to enter. Good luck!

Hosted by Mom to Bed by 8, Powered By Mom, Real Mom Reviews and Giveaway Bandit.

Fun in the Sun Giveaway: Skuut Balance Bike & Copy-Kids DVD

Welcome to the Fun in the Sun Giveaway!
brought to you by Krazy Clippers and a group of bloggers.

One lucky person will win:
Skuut Balance Bike

Plus a Copy-Kids eat fruits and vegetables DVD!

Special Thanks to our Sponsors:

And ALL of the AMAZING Bloggers who made this giveaway possible!

Enter via the Rafflecopter form below and Good Luck!

PlasmaCar Giveaway! Again!

Welcome to the PlasmaCar Giveaway Hosted by The Coupon Sweeper and sponsored by the makers of Plasma Car.

Have you been entering PlasmaCar giveaways but yet to win? Now here's another chance! You might be the lucky winner this time around!

In case you haven't heard about it before--PlasmaCar is a fun little car made for kids ages 3 and up. The design allows the car to be driven without the use of pedals or batteries. Just turn the wheel slightly back and forth and the car will move along with ease. It can travel up to 6 mph when at full speed. The Plasma Car can also hold up to 220lbs of weight. The award winning design of the car provides hours of quiet and inexpensive fun for kids of all ages. 

This giveaway is open to those in the U.S. (excluding Alaska and Hawaii) and Canada only. No P.O. Boxes allowed. Other bloggers are not eligible to win. Color choice is not available. The winner will receive a gender neutral color.

Just fill out the Rafflecopter form below for your chance to win a PlasmaCar. Good luck!

PlasmaCar Review and Giveaway!

Summer is the perfect time for outdoor fun and active play. Would you like to have your kiddo ride this cool PlasmaCar and become the envy of the neighborhood? Now here's your chance to win one for FREE!

Review done by DonnasDealsAndMore 

Are you looking for something to entertain your kids for hours? PlasmaCar is it! My munchkins loved it. It's so easy to ride and it's powered by them. All they do is steer back and forth and they propel forward. Here's a video of Lily in action on it:

Not only is this car a best selling toy, it's unique in that it requires no batteries or pedals. It causes children to use natural forces of inertia, centrifugal force, and friction. And I love that the munchkins want to play outside instead of watching tv and/or play video games.

As you can see they all had a blast! Even my husband and I rode it! It can hold up to 220 lbs!

What a nicely done review! Wanna win it? Simply enter via the rafflecopter form below! Good luck!

Let's Play Giveaway #18: Kaskey Kids

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Kaskey Kids was founded by Bruce and Christy Kaskey to create high-quality sports action figures that encourage the imaginary play of children. They carry a variety of colorful action figures that engage in popular team sports, including baseball, hockey, football and soccer. Their products provide a fun way to fuel kids passion for sports when they play indoors.


The founders of Kaskey Kids have kindly sent me a box of Hockey Guys: Blue vs. Yellow for review. The set includes:

• 14 2 1/2" players
• 1 referee
• 2 goals
• 1" puck
• 10 rink wall pieces that slide together to form the rink
• 26" x 18" shiny, slick plastic mat that resembles "ice"
• 10" x 6" x 5" stackable container with attached lid and handle

I was really impressed with the premium packaging of the Hockey Guys, who were well-protected in a sturdy box with lid and handle. Each of the Hockey Guys was individually packaged inside the box. They look very strong and sporty! In fact, these guys have won various awards, including the 2009 Mom's Best Award.

One unique feature of Kaskey Kids series is that there are no specific rules or directions for how to play. They are designed to stimulate kids imagination. It is entirely up to your kids to set the rules and play in whichever way their creativity takes them to. While parents are encouraged to join in the fun, there is no need for adult supervision or instruction. Kids rule in the game!

Each set of Kaskey Kids sports action figures retails for only $24.99. You can order directly on line or at one of the local stores near you. Use code GoGuys when your check out at Kaskey Kids to receive 10% off the regular price!

The Giveaway

The nice people from Kaskey Kids has generously offered to give one of my lucky readers a box set of sports action figures of her choice! That's a $25 value!

Required Entry: Visit Kaskey Kids website and leave a comment telling me which set you would choose if you won. (Please leave a valid email address in your comment or make sure one is visible in your blogger profile).


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Giveaway ends at 11:59 Central Time on 10/4/09
Open to US Residents only!
Winner will be chosen using random.org and will have 72 hours to respond before a new winner is chosen.
Thanks for entering and good luck!

Let's Play Giveaway #13: Yoplait Whips! Summer Cool Down Gift Bag

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If you're a regular shopper of Yoplait yogurt, you may have already noticed the addition of new Yoplait Whips! in the same section. Yoplait Whips! is a whipped yogurt with a fluffy texture and it comes in over 10 yummy flavors!

MyBlogSpark has sent me a nice "Summer Cool Down" Gift Bag (as pictured below) and invited me to try Yoplait Whips! as a frozen novelty. Yoplait Whips! were on sale at our local grocery store, so I bought 8 cups at 50 cents each and 2 for FREE thanks to the coupons included in the gift bag. I sampled all of the flavors available in the store, about half of them frozen. If you love ice cream and frozen yogurt, frozen Yoplait Whips! would certainly be an awesome new treat to cool you down this summer. Personally I love both ways of eating the whipped yogurt. My favorite flavors are Key Lime Pie and Chocolate Mousse Style. The newest flavor Vanilla Creme did taste best when frozen.


If you can't wait to try Yoplait Whips! yourself, you may download a $0.60 off coupon here. Or you may sign up for the Betty Crocker Email Newsletter and receive a coupon for a FREE cup of Yoplait Whips! (New subscribers only. Offer void in the following states: CA, ID, LA, MN, NJ, NV, ND and TN).

The Giveaway

The nice folks from MyBlogSpark have generously offered to give one of my lucky readers a "Summer Cool Down" Gift Bag, which includes the following goodies:

• 2 free coupons for Yoplait Whips!,
• 1 red cooler tote
• 3 popsicle molds, and
• 3 set of 12 color-changing spoons
  

Required Entry: Visit Yoplait Whips!, and leave a comment telling me which flavor(s) you'd like to try first. (Please leave a valid email address in your comment or make sure one is visible in your blogger profile).


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RT @luckytoddler Yoplait Whips giveaway! Win a Summer Cool Down gift bag filled with 18 goodies! http://bit.ly/ywhip #giveaway #play #fbz
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Giveaway ends at 11:59 Central Time on 9/12/09
Open to US Residents Only.
Winner will be chosen using random.org and will have 72 hours to respond before a new winner is chosen.
Thanks for entering and good luck!

Let's Play Giveaway #6: Retro Rocket Ride-On Toy

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I would like to recommend to you All Children's Furniture, a great online store specializing in children's products. Don't be misled by the name though. You can find everything there, from toddler beds to toys, far beyond the scope of furniture. I enjoy shopping at All Children's Furniture not only because it offers a wide range of children's products at fair prices, but also because it has made the shopping process really simple for me. I can choose to shop by brand, by theme, by name, by price, or by category. On each product page, there are related items in the side bar and links to similar products in addition to a very detailed product description, including background to the manufacturer.

It's now a good time to shop at All Children's Furniture because you'll receive 5% off all orders now through Sunday July 12th using code 5OFFSALE.

To cheer up my party guests, All Children's Furniture has generously donated this cool Retro Rocket Ride-On Toy for a giveaway. A perfect toy for toddlers!

Here are product details from the website:

3-2-1 Blast Off! The minute your child hops onto the Retro Rocket Ride-On he will feel like an astronaut up in outer space. By using the realistic astronaut and space sounds it really puts your child in the pilot seat. With under seat storage, your child can bring all of his imaginary friends and toys with him for a rocket ride none of them will ever forget.



Features:

• Shiny red finish

• Suitable for ages over 10 months

• Cool retro styling

• Realistic astronaut and space sounds (three AA batteries included)

• "3-2-1 Blast Off!" feature puts kid in pilot seat

• Clicking nose cone

• Underseat storage

• Diameter of wheels: 5"

Additional pictures are available here.

The Giveaway

One of my lucky readers will win a Radio Flyer - Retro Rocket Ride-On! It's now on sale for $64.99!

Required Entry: Visit All Children's Furniture, and leave a comment telling me your favorite product from the site other than the one being given away. (Please leave a valid email address in your comment or make sure one is visible in your blogger profile).


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Giveaway ends at 11:59 Central Time on 7/25/09
Open to US Residents Only.
Winner will be chosen using random.org and will have 72 hours to respond before a new winner is chosen.
Thanks for entering and good luck!

Let's Play Giveaway #5 See Kai Run

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In celebration of Independence Day, I'm bringing you a giveaway from my favorite children's shoes company: See Kai Run! Oh my, I can't remember how many See Kai Run giveaways I've entered, but I'm pretty sure the tally would be no less than 50. See Kai Run shoes are in fact THE product I blogged about most, more than iPod Touch and Wii. I can't describe verbally how excited I was when See Kai Run offered me the opportunity to review a pair of their adorable shoes!

I fell in love with See Kai Run at the first sight. You wonder why? Go browse their collection of baby, toddler, and kids shoes, and you'll understand. You'd agree with me that their shoes are eye candies. Check these out!




And here's the pair I chose for my son. My son is having great summer fun in them! His cute sandals received a lot of nice compliments from our friends, neighbors and strangers we met at restaurants and shopping malls. Every time I proudly told them that they are from See Kai Run. What surprised me is that when I asked my son to choose from 3 pairs of new shoes, he picked up See Kai Run without a moment of hesitation. Like mom, like son?!

See Kai Run shoes are not only stylish, but also comfortable and durable. My son used to prefer being barefoot to wearing shoes, but this is no longer the case since he started to wear See Kai Run. I've also noticed that these lovely sandals help him walk better and make his feet sweat less. He's been wearing this pair of shoes every day for over a month and they still look like new. I'm pretty confident that he'll outgrow them before they're worn out. If you've been hunting for high quality and best valued shoes for your little ones, look no further! Go here for a list of all the great features of See Kai Run shoes.

The Giveaway

See Kai Run has been a generous sponsor for many many blogs. There's no exception here. Kudos to See Kai Run! One of my lucky readers will get away with a pair of See Kai Run or Smaller line of her choice!

Required Entry: Browse See Kai Run or Smaller line collections, and leave a comment telling me which pair you'd like to win. (Please leave a valid email address in your comment or make sure one is visible in your blogger profile).


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Giveaway ends at 11:59 Central Time on 7/20/09
Open to US & Canadian Residents.
Winner will be chosen using random.org and will have 72 hours to respond before a new winner is chosen.
Thanks for entering and good luck!

Let's Play Giveaway #4: KINeSYS

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I told you in my KINeSYS review that KINeSYS KIDS SPF 30 Sunscreen Spray won two PTPA awards. Their new product GIRL SPF 30 Sunscreen Spray also won the PTPA award for Spring 2009! I'm happy to see quite a few familiar faces on the winner's list. Do you know them as well?

Twilight Sea Turtle by Cloud B

CozyCare Cape by Spa Time Baby

2009 Bumbleride Indie Stroller by BumblerideHandySitt High Chair by minui

The Giveaway

As a proud member of PTPA Panel of Moms, I'm giving away an awarding-winning KINeSYS sunscreen prize pack as pictured above! Just in time for summer!

Required Entry: Leave a relevant comment on my review post, come back here and leave a comment telling me you did that. (Please leave a valid email address in your comment or make sure one is visible in your blogger profile).


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RT @luckytoddler KINeSYS sunscreen prize pack giveaway! @PTPA award winner! http://tinyurl.com/kinesys #giveaway #play
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• Enter any current giveaway at Kiddies Corner Deals and tell me which one (1 extra entry max. You're enouraged to enter as many of Nichol's giveaways as possible, but you'll only get one extra entry here.)

Giveaway ends at 11:59 Central Time on 7/10/09
Open to US & Canadian Residents.
Winner will be chosen using random.org and will have 72 hours to respond before a new winner is chosen.
Thanks for entering and good luck!

Let's Play Review #1: KINeSYS Sunscreen

It's extremely important to protect our kids from sun exposure during the summer. Applying sunscreen, wearing protective clothing, and playing in the shade are all great strategies to help reduce the risk of sunburn for children playing outdoors. Yet it is not always easy to find a kid sunscreen that's both safe and effective. I'm so glad to be introduced to KINeSYS sunscreen , which includes a dedicated product line for kids and is good to use for the entire family.


KINeSYS sunscreens are unique in many aspects. They are the only sunscreens that are 100% carbon neutral (manufactured with clean and sustainable electricity generated by wind power), 100% cruelty free (not tested on animals and certified vegan), and 100% recyclable (packaged in BPA-free, fully recyclable bottles). While providing broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection, they are FREE from oil, alcohol, PABA and preservative. They are water and sweat-resistant. They are also hypoallergenic and non-comedogenic. With all these great features, KINeSYS products can be trusted to work for sensitive skin users.

KINeSYS has generously offered me the opportunity to sample their KIDS SPF 30 Sunscreen Spray and Girl SPF 30 Sunscreen Spray. The bright colored bottles immediately attracted my son's attention. The fun-shaped bottles are also very easy for the little hands to grip. It's in fact the first time I've ever tried any spray sunscreen. Every time I started to apply the conventional cream suncreen, my son tried very hard to push the tube away. Apparently, he doesn't like the greasiness. By contrast, he giggled when I sprayed KINeSYS KIDS on his arms and legs. He enjoyed this novel experience. The application was fast, easy, and effortless. I'm happy to learn that the non-aerosol sprayer used by KINeSYS is eco-friendly! I like that the kids sunscreen is fragrance-free, non-irritating, fast-drying, and leaves no residue on skin.

The GIRL spray is the latest addition to the kids product line. Packaged in a girly pink bottle, it's gently scented with vanilla green tea (What a sweet choice!). Like the other KINeSYS sunscreens, it has all the great features I have summarized earlier. But it's designed with the active female in mind :)

KINeSYS sunscreens are award-winning too. The KIDS spray I reviewed above recently won the iParenting Greatest Products of 2008 Award, the PTPA Green Award 2009, PTPA Award 2008, and the Mom's Best Award.

If you're looking for the best sunscreen for kids, don't miss out KINeSYS. You may start with a small bottle at $6.99 or go straight to the value bottle that provides over 700 sprays at only $18.99.

Many thanks to Extraordinary Mothers and KINeSYS for this great review opportunity!

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