UNO Roboto ‘House Rules’ @Mattel @Mattel_Inc @MattelShop @MomCentral

Have you played UNO? We loved playing UNO with the kids as they were growing up and now we can play with their kids! Not only is UNO a fantastically fun game, it helps the kids with their colors, numbers, and following directions. I am all for the sneaky learning!  In addition, they can be short games, which is great for smaller kids with shorter attention spans. In all honesty, that’s part of why I love it so much. I’m not a big fan of certain board games that are hard to finish because they are so long. Also, there aren’t a lot of little pieces to get lost! Did you know that UNO  has been around for 40 years?   That’s a milestone! To mark this landmark anniversary, this year Mattel has introduced a fun new way to play UNO. 

We were given the opportunity to receive a UNO Roboto House Rules game to review through our affiliation with Mom Central. I decided Thanksgiving day would be a wonderful time to introduce the game to the family since so many of us would be together! UNO Roboto was a hit with the entire family! The new version combines the best of the original Uno, and then adds new fun elements, such as having a robot throw twists in the game! 

During the game, UNO Roboto gives players random commands to act out. Telling them to switch cards or to perform the house rule. If you cannot come up with your own house rule, no worries, the game offers several suggestions. UNO Roboto is available at major retailers and at Mattel’s online shop! For under $30, it makes for a lively game night!
You never know what he's going to say next! Start by recording your names and your "House Rule." This quirky robot will call on you and your friends throughout the game, with surprising tasks and funny phrases! But the goal is still the same - be the first to get rid of all your cards!WATCH THE INTERACTIVE VIDEO

• Robot figure calls out names and "Random Rules"
• Be ready - he could call out the "House Rule" at any minute!
• Also includes classic UNO 108-card deck
• For 2-10 players

How much fun did we have with the game?  No one wanted to stop playing! They had a blast playing and trying to come up with new and better house rules each time! It is definitely a favorite!
For more information on this and other fabulous Mattel games, visit the UNO Roboto website and the UNO Facebook page.  There is also a great promotion of a free 7 x 9 Shutterfly Photo Book with the purchase of qualified Mattel games at Toys R Us!  Click HERE for all the details! Hurry! This offer ends 12/31/2011!

I wrote this review while participating in a campaign by Mom Central Consulting on behalf of UNO Roboto and received a product sample to facilitate my review and a promotional item to thank me for taking the time to participate.

Let's Make It: {Animal Birthday Party}

Any child,

boy or girl, would

LOVE

this

Animal Birthday Party!

From the

vibrant balloons

to the

elephant cake,

no detail was missed!

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Let's Make It: {ZIP FRONT CARDIGAN}

Another

amazing

repurpose project from

They have created an

adorable

zip front cardigan from a shirt

purchased on clearance.

While clearance is great, you can also keep an eye out at Goodwill, or even

repurpose something in the closet no longer worn and bring it new life!

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{ZIP FRONT CARDIGAN}

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Let's Make It: {Young Girls Room}

Over at

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 there is a guest post by

Courtney from

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where she shows us her

mad skills

in creating her daughters room.

While the whole room is really

fantastic looking, the

framed name,

hair bow display frame,

and the 

DIY curtains

(made from shower curtains!)

are my faves!

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{A thoughtful Place Guest Post}

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Let's Make It: {Sports Themed Party}

  

Check out this adorable

sports themed

party that Sarah created for her 2 year old.

She even had game stations set up!

Sarah graciously shares, not only her party ideas, but her

FABULOUS

party printables! You can check the out at

a little of this, a little of that!

Who here is surprised? Not me, Sarah, a favorite of mine, is

OH-SO Creative!

She had the great idea for the PVC Curtain Rods.

That is one of my all-time favorite ideas!

 

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Kid-Friendly: {We Play With Knives}

 

Typically, you won’t see me pass along ideas such as this.

Not that I don’t feel they are important, it is just not my ‘style’ to blog things like this.

But, when an idea is great, a simple one that most of us never thought of, it needs to be passed along!

This idea for keeping kids busy at restaurants, We Play With Knives from  How Does She? is so creative yet simple!

 

What’s great about this idea?

There is no need to bring along anything!

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Let's Make It: Upholstered Toddler Beds

Today I am INSPIRED by these two toddler beds built for $75  from Design Mom!

Gabrielle needed two toddler beds. But, not only is one expensive, times that by two!

 Utilizing a  crib matress that you already have, this keeps the cost low.

What Gabrielle loved about these beds, besides how great they look,

is that they are low to the floor for a child coming right out of a crib to their first bed.

Give Gabrielle a visit at Design Mom...for this fabulous and inexpensive tutorial.

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Upholstered Toddler Beds  

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Let's Make It: 30 Minute Rufflebutt Romper

 

Want something adorable for the adorable little one in your life?

How ‘bout in under 30 minutes!

Check out this adorable  30 Minute Rufflebutt Romper!

You know I just love the ruffle rumps!

Stop by I Make Stuff and check this one out!

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30 Minute Rufflebutt Romper

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Let's Make It: Collapsible Growth Chart

 Hey guys...I wanna introduce a new-to-me blog I am loving: Wannabe Crafty!

 So excited when I saw the guest post at Lolly Jane Boutique  today.  I am looking for a color scheme for little Evan's room and had been considering Red, White, and Blue. I love the 'Americana' look. 

 Stop by and check them out! They have many fabulous projects you will LOVE!  They've got a little something for everyone.

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Collapsible Growth Chart 

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Let's Make It: Altered Baby Clothes

 Ok, I did warn you that I am crazy for ruffle butts, right?

Check out the delightful onesies over at

Make It and Love it!

See these onesies?

They are

 clearance finds made fabulous!

Ashley found some infant outfits on clearance

and altered them to create

adorable ruffles on the rumpus J

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Altered Baby Clothes

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Let's Make It: cupcake t-shirts

 How cute are these cupcake t-shirts from Liberty Original?!!!  Ahhh, I  {LOVE} how they look on the little ones!  Perfect for 1st birthday parties.  

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cupcake t-shirts

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