Fisher-Price Zoo Talkers Little People Animal Sounds Zoo Reviewed

DISCOVER THE ZOO TALKERS ANIMAL SOUNDS ZOO 

Your young child would love going to this zoo! It was yet another quality children's toy playset made by Mattel and Fisher-Price, designed to encourage lots of imaginative play and learning. With this set, your little one learned to recognize animals through sight and sound. He or she also learned to recognize the animal habitats, which included grasslands, north and south poles, jungle and water.

HOW DID IT WORK?

The set is electronic and recognized wild animals when your child placed a toy animal figure on a peg and pressed it down. It then named the animal and, with a second press, provided the associated animal noise. The set came with a lion, gorilla, polar bear and a zookeeper named Jack. Of course, the set would not have been complete without Fisher-Price's usual assortment of fun music and phrases. 

ADDITIONAL PIECES

Additional pieces that could be collected for this set included animals that were sold individually, like an alligator, hippopotamus, camel, leopard, elephant, ostrich, seal, dolphin or gorilla. Additionally, three of the animals came with a book and finally, there were two vehicles. The first, a safari truck or jeep, which came with a zookeeper named Eddy (who had a frog on his shoulder) as well as a lion cub, a giraffe and a food or animal feed bin. The second, a train with a Ferris-wheel car, came with a a zookeeper named Michael, a white tiger and a koala bear.  These additional animals greatly enriched the set and the vehicular toys added an entirely new level of play value.

TECHNICAL DETAILS OF THE ZOO: 

• Recommended for Children Aged 1 1/2 to 5 years old
• Bilingual English and French
• Requires 3 AA Batteries
• Original Box Measured 25" (W) x 16" (H) x 5" (D)
• Release Date 2011
• Retired 2014
• Model W1710
• UPC Code 746775033514

BUY YOUR ZOO TALKERS PLAYSET & REPLACEMENT PIECES:

As mentioned above, this set was released in 2011 and discontinued in 2014. This means that it is difficult to find a complete set. However, you can still find it on eBay where resellers do the work to find the discontinued items that you are looking for. Sometimes you might find a new and therefore complete set;  other times, you can find a gently used and nearly complete set. You will also find some of the additional animals and the vehicles. Once again, you will find them in new and in used condition. Click here to see which of the Fisher-Price Zoo Talkers items are available on eBay today.

See you at 

the toy store! 

Brenda

Treasures By Brenda

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Retired Fisher-Price Toys in my eBay Store.

Find the instruction booklet for your zoo from Mattel by clicking right here.

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Milk-Bone Holiday Biscuits Treats for Dogs and Puppies Reviewed

I recently discovered Milk-Bone Holiday Treats for puppies!  I was so excited to find these adorable treats for our new puppy.  He deserves something special for the holidays, just like everyone else.

The Milk-Bone holiday treats come in a collectible, reusable tin.  The treats themselves are shaped like stockings, Christmas trees and dog bones with "engraved" hearts.  They are also colored in green, red and the bones are the traditional brown.  Perfect for a special gift for a special dog or puppy.

Our puppy is 15 weeks old and he received his Christmas Milk-Bone treats in the specialty tin, the day after Thanksgiving.  He loves them and we love the size.  They are small enough for even a puppy to enjoy. 

I'm not sure if I will save the tin just for Christmas use, or if I will refill it with regular puppy Milk-Bones when it is empty.  I do know I will reuse the decorative tin for doggy treats.

The tin is available for a limited time only.  I hope that means the Milk-Bone brand will continue to have an annual tin.  What fun they would be to give each year for Christmas to all of our puppy friends.

 

The Milk-Bone Holiday Treats

The shaped Milk-Bones in this tin are suitable for all ages, from puppy to senior.  I wasn't sure if the shapes would matter to the pups or simply entertainment for us, but I have noticed that our baby dog seeks out the red stockings.  Will that continue?  I don't know, but it makes for a fun doggy game to see which one of the 3 shapes he will choose first.
 

Puppy is a Bit of a Blur as He Zooms in 
for the Red Stocking Treat

• 24 ounce Reusable Tin filled with Milk-Bone Treats
• Stockings Shaped Treats in red, green & brown
• Shaped Christmas Tree in green, red & brown
• Brown Doggy Bones with "Engraved" Hearts 
• Available for Limited Time 
• Helps Clean Teeth
• Freshens Breath 
• 12 Vitamins and Minerals 

Another fun game for the humans in a puppies life would be to guess the count of treats in the holiday tin.  We did count ours just for fun and discovered there are/were 148 treats in our puppy's 24 ounce tin.

You Might Not Want to Turn Your Back on a Puppy with an Open Tin of Milk-Bone Treats!

 

 Milk-Bone Limited Edition Holiday Dog Treats, Small Biscuits, 24 Ounce Reusable TinCheck Price

 

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Thank you Stickers, Variety

Welcome to Thank you Stickers, Variety. Here you will find options for Thank you stickers for a variety of occasions. You can choose from floral, holiday themed, plain and simple designs, and more.

Thank you stickers are a great way to show extra appreciation for a gift, a job well done, for attendance at a wedding, performance, etc., and or for making a purchase from one's shoppe, and so much more.

I know that I like receiving appreciation and giving it as well. How about you?

Without further ado, here is a sample of one of the designs.

This two ferns design features two wispy ferns serving as the border, for the Thank you message. The text can be personalized if you like, as they can on many of these Thank you stickers.

Two Green Ferns Greenery Thank you Stickers
by CherylsArt

The stickers come in a choice of two sizes; 1-1/2 inch and 3 inch. You can buy them by the sheet and or by the roll. You can choose from glossy white and or the matte finish on both sheets and roll options. If purchasing by the sheet, you can also select from various shapes: star, oval, heart, rectangle, and triangle.

If purchasing by the roll, you can also choose from various finishes, including satin white and silver gloss. The ones with the extra finishes options are also tear resistant and may be water resistant. You can read more about these options here: Stickers-on-roll-review.

Any of the sticker designs can be ordered by the sheet and or roll options. I have found that when I clicked on a shape option other than square or circle, that the only way to purchase those stickers were by sheet only. Again, the sheet option only comes in the glossy or matte paper finish.

Here is a link to the collection of the various sticker designs. The Thank you is already there, and should be easily customized if you choose. Some can be used for a variety of occasions, such as birthday, wedding, for teachers, and more.

Custom Thank you Stickers
by CherylsArt

If you don't find a design that you're looking for, come back to this page and share your design request in a comment below. If I am around to do it, I will respond to your comment within 24 hours. I can do general colors, but no color matching. Do allow a couple of weeks for the design to be made, and also allow for the shipping time from Zazzle; so it will be best to have three to four weeks from the date of your request and when you need it.

Thank you.

Cheryl Paton

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Spice Tea Recipe Shared and Reviewed

My Award Winning Spice Tea Recipe

We could all use a moment of relaxation with a cup of spice tea, especially during the busiest time of the year. 

The holidays are often hectic and tiring, but in the end they are always filled with wonderful memories. Each year my family gathers together for the festivities. Since my siblings and their families live in different states of the US, there is a lot of travel involved, a lot of planning and a lot of cooking. My mother leads the pack and tries very hard to coordinate everyone and everything. Sometimes just finding a bed for everyone can be challenging. I am the only one of my parents' children who still lives in our hometown so I am frequently honored with guests. 

With so many people around and so much going on for days, my sister and I seek out moments to slip away from the crowd and sip tea, giggle and share the latest gossip. A pillow fight is definitely not out of the question. Occasionally our mother, my daughter or a sister-in-law will join us, but this little meeting always begins with me, my sister and a cup of tea. 

It is with this cherished time together in mind, that I wish to share our Spice Tea Recipe with you. I hope you find a few moments to slip away with a loved one and share a cup of tea. 

 

Award Winning Spice Tea Recipe

Prep Time	Ready In	Yields
10 min	10 min	Approx. 50 ~ Depends on tea strength per cup

Ingredients 

• 2 - 27 oz. Jars of Orange Drink (like Tang) 
• 12 oz. Lemonade dry mix (like Countrytime) 
• 1 cup Instant Tea 
• 2 cups Sugar 
• 1 teaspoon Cloves 
•  2 teaspoon Cinnamon 

 

Instructions 

Simply mix everything together. Add 2 teaspoons of tea mix to 1 cup of hot water for one lovely cup of hot tea. 

Just remember, if you are using a mug, it will require approx. 3 teaspoons of tea to make a tantalizing cup of tea. 

Store in an air-tight container

 

An Easy Gift 

Simply fill a canning jar, an empty jelly jar or any small container with Spice Tea. If you are using a canning jar, cut a square of material with pinking shears and cover the top of the jar. 

You may also want to include a recipe card with the recipe for the recipient.  I know I always appreciate a new recipe. 

Voila! A delicious and easy gift! 

 

 Country Time LemonadeCheck Price Tang Orange PowderedCheck Price Lipton Black TeaCheck Price McCormick Ground CinnamonCheck Price McCormick Ground ClovesCheck Price

Pretty Canning Jars 

Select a pretty jar for your Spice Tea gift. I actually really like this Bormioli Rocco Fido Latch Canning Jar, not only because it is attractive, but because it has a tight seal to seal in freshness so the spice tea will last longer.

 Bormioli Rocco Fido 17.5 Ounce Glass Storage Jars: Airtight Hinged Lid With Leak Proof Gasket, Wide Mouth Food ContainerCheck Price

 

Parting is Such Sweet Sorrow 

After several days of company, we are all usually exhausted and in need of a long winters nap. I always like to send treats home with my guests and packing some of the remaining tea is just the right thing. When they get back home and have that moment to unwind, then they can fix a cup of Spice Tea and allow the fragrance of the tea to return them to the memory of our time together. 

The jar pictured on the right, is the container that held the original gift of Spice Tea given to me by my sister 35+ years ago. The tea is long since gone, but the refillable container and the memory remains.

Each year I refill this little jar and hide it as my personal reserve!

 

Contest Award  

I entered this recipe in the Squidoo Website Thanksgiving Cookoff (for Charity). It was one of the contest winners, therefore the charity I support, National Wildlife Federation's Alaska Regional Center, received $1000. 

I hope you enjoy -- and if you do, don't be shy, spread the word!

 

Acknowledgement Letter from $1000 recipient, National Wildlife Federation Alaska 

Sylvestermouse, many, many thanks from the small staff of the National Wildlife Federation Alaska office for earning us a $1,000 Squidoo donation. This is amazing! You have helped support our work in youth leadership cultivation, sustainable tourism, climate change policy, getting families outdoors, and protecting wildlife and habitat in the great State of Alaska! 
Also, BIG THANKS to Squidoo for making it all possible 
... 
Signed, Heather McGee, on behalf of our staff of 5 plus 1 AmeriCo

 

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This recipe article was originally published by me in 2009 on a different site that no longer exists. 

© 2009 Cynthia Sylvestermouse 

 

 

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Stickers on a Roll - Review

Zazzle has now expanded their offering of stickers. You can now order stickers on a roll.

Along with that option is the addition of four more options for the material that the stickers are made of. I will highlight the main features of the new materials that are offered. The new materials are only offered when the stickers are purchased on a roll. The original sheet stickers only come in the two options of glossy white or matte white paper. However, any of the designs currently offered on sheet stickers, can be ordered on a roll to be able to choose from the new options.

The stickers on a roll also come in the original offerings of the glossy white and matte white paper. The new offerings for stickers on a roll include: clear synthetic paper, white gloss synthetic paper, white satin synthetic paper, and silver gloss synthetic paper.

The Clear Synthetic Paper is transparent and tear resistant. It is glossy polyethylene and is water resistant. It is also heat resistant. It also has UV-light resistance.

The White Gloss Synthetic Paper is designed for high resolution with vivid colors. It is made from polypropylene (BOPP) and is also tear resistant.

The White Satin Synthetic Paper is made from polypropylene and is also tear resistant. It has a white satin finish. It is resistant to moisture and solvent exposure, and is recommended for when durability and long term adhesion is required.

The Silver Gloss Synthetic Paper is made from polypropylene and is coated for dye based inkjet inks. This sticker is also tear resistant and has a silver metallic finish. This sticker is approved for incidental food contact, however it says that a functional barrier is required. This isn't just any barrier, the barrier needs to provide a specific function, i.e. keeps air and water out.

Like the sheet stickers, the sizes offered are 1-1/2 or 3 inches for the stickers on a roll. The sheet stickers come in a choice of various shapes, including star, heart, oval, rectangle, and triangle. Both stickers on a roll and sheet stickers come in a choice of circle and square shapes.

Some of the benefits of using stickers on a roll, besides the various material offerings, are the ease of compact storage, and streamlined application of applying the stickers - especially when using a dispenser. The stickers are wound on a three inch core to be compatible with dispensers. A dispenser is not included.

I have ordered stickers multiple times from Zazzle, and have always been satisfied with my purchase. I personally haven't purchased any of the new options, but I do like that they give good recommendations on the new materials.

Here is what the stickers on a roll look like.

Eat More Fruit and Veggies Custom Stickers
by CherylsArt

View the various sticker designs in my CherylsArt store on Zazzle.

Cheryl Paton

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