Summer Fun with Fisher-Price and Matchbox
Even though the calendar doesn’t officially turn to summer for another week or so, for most of us, Summer is here. School is out (or almost out), the weather is warm, and our thoughts are turned to how to keep our kids busy, engaged, and at least for me — away from relying solely on the TV and other electronic pursuits for fun!
Since my kids are almost 6 years apart in age, I can’t just send them outside to play together. They have different interests, so if I want my 6-year-old son to play outside, I need to find something that will hold his interest, and at least some items that he can play by himself (I love to take the opportunity to read on the deck while the kids are outside. What else do you expect from a book blogger? People wonder how I read so much, and that’s one way!).
He’s on the upper targeted age range for the Fisher-Price Tornado Tee golf, but he enjoys it. For younger kids, there is a stationary tee that you can use instead of the tornado air tee. Either way will help kids develop hand-eye coordination needed for sports and other activities. How much does he like it? Let him tell you and show you in his own words (and believe me, these were all his own words):
What really appeals to me as a mom, is that everything has a place to go in the base unit: the tee, the club, and the balls all stash away so that they all stay together.
What is it with kids and flashlights? If you don’t know what I’m talking about, give your preschooler (on up to very very old kid), a flashlight, indoors or out, and watch how much fun they have. The Fisher-Price Kid-Tough Explorers 2-in-1 Lantern is part of their “Kid-Tough” line that is meant to withstand the special treatment that toddlers and preschoolers inflict on their toys. This one can be used as a lantern or as a spotlight (a super-cool flashlight). If you have a camping trip in your future, think of how much your child would love to have their own lantern/light.
When I received the Matchbox Sky Busters Aircraft Carrier Playset to try out, I honestly wondered how much play value my recently-turned 6-year-old son would get out of it. It seemed so simple. What would he do with it? Well, thankfully I was wrong. He loves this thing! What does he do? He uses his imagination. The airplane takes off and lands (with the requisite noises that planes need to make), he shoots with the missile launcher. In other words, he plays. How foolish of me to forget that’s what kids should be able to do. They don’t need to be entertained. They can entertain themselves. The set comes with one airplane, but he likes it so much that I bought him a helicopter to go with it as well.
Another thumbs up from mom — it’s portable. The airplane (and the command tower and missile launcher) store inside, and there’s even a handle to carry it all with. Perfect to take on the go, whether to dinner at grandma’s house or even to enjoy in the car.
One of you (U.S. residents only) can win all three of these fun summer toys. Leave a comment telling me which one appeals to you most, and if your comment is randomly selected, you’ll receive all 3 items!
We’ll announce the winner on June 26.
Thanks to Fisher-Price for providing me with review samples and hosting the giveaway.
















82 Comments
My kids would enjoy all 3 toys but I would bet the Aircraft Carrier playset would be the biggest hit.
I have always been a big fan of Fisher Price toys – great quality and a lot of fun! My son would absolutely love the golf tee and the lantern would come in handy on our many summer camping trips!
I love the golfing toy- looks like fun!
I know my son would love the tornado tee golf set.
Oh, I would love to win this to give to my nieces and nephews so they could play golf like their dad. Sign me up.
The Fisher-Price Kid-Tough Explorers 2-in-1 Lantern appeals to me the most. Both my little grandsons are crazy about flashlights and they would love this.
my son would love the latern – he and daddy can take it on their upcoming fishing trip!
we are a family that camps, so the lantern appeals the most to me (and probably my kids) how fun!
My son has been asking for a golf club, so I bet that would be his top pick of these!
It’s always tough picking a favorite F.P. toy! They’ve been top in quality for over 40 yrs. in my family. I think I’d have to pick the Aircraft Carrier,only because I have a fighting chance of playing it with my grandbabies! I think I could do it.LOL Thanks
My kids would love the 2in1 lantern.
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I love, or um my son would love the aircraft carrier playset – it looks like tons of fun!
The Lantern is soooo cool – my kids would love it for when we go away!
I love the lantern.
We are going to be camping this summer (in the backyard) and this would be great for telling stories!
The Matchbox Sky Busters Aircraft Carrier Playset, for sure — since my dad was on a Navy carrier during the Vietnam war and my kids are super intrigued about his adventures back then.
Oh now these are all great things. My little man would go crazy over all of them.
i would love the lantern for my 2 yr old grandson he loves his gramps lantern similar to this so i know he would love this thanks
Flashlights are huge in our house! In fact, the oldest two just got new flashlight/lantern combos just the other day. The Fisher-Price 2 in 1 lantern looks perfect for my little guy! Thanks for sharing!
My son would love the fisher-price tornado golf toy!! I can see that keeping him occupied for a long time! And I’d probably enjoy playing with it, too. lol
My son would love the Fisher Price flashlight/Lantern. Flashlights are big time fun in our home an this one seems durable enough for him to play with.
I love the little Fisher-Price Lantern! My little girl was just trying the other day to get me to buy one for her!
Thanks so much!
my son would love the 2 in 1 lantern!
My little boy would really enjoy the Matchbox Sky Busters Aircraft Carrier Playset! Thanks for the giveaway!
The kiddies would love everyone of them and my favorite is the Fisher-Price Kid-Tough Explorers 2-in-1 Lantern perfect for hunting lightening bugs or playing hide and seek at night in the backyard.
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i think my son would most enjoy the golf tee.
My child really likes flashlights, so that would probably be my favorite.
My daughter is in love with flashlights, so the Fisher-Price Kid-Tough Explorers 2-in-1 Lantern would be her favorite, thanks!
My son would love the Fisher-Price Kid-Tough Explorers 2-in-1 Lantern, it’d be great for when he’s hiding in his fort (blanket over dining room table)! =)
My daughter would really enjoy the Fisher-Price Tornado Tee golf!
My kid would like golf club set. Thanks for the giveaway.
The lantern is our favorite. We’re really looking forward to neighborhood campouts this fall and this would be so cool to put in the “kid tent.”
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