Favorite Toys From Sweet Suite 2022

Favorite Toys From Sweet Suite 2022

By Erin

Here are some of our fave picks from this years The Toy Insider Sweet Suite 2022! There are so many cool things, but these were our favorites for the 3-5+ year olds. Keep this list handy for when you do your Christmas shopping for your littles! These will for sure be some popular choices that kids will be asking for!

1)FURREAL CINNAMON, STYLIN’ PONY 

(HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx Retail Price: $89.99/Available: 8/1)

Attention, all pet and pony lovers — say hello to Cinnamon, My Stylin’ Pony pet! With 80 sounds and reactions, this 14-inch-tall beauty is super responsive and expressive! She can blink and move her ears, head, and neck. She responds when she’s fed and petted on her back, cheeks, and nose. She responds affectionately by making loving noises, kissing sounds, and her cheeks glow! It’s so much fun to groom and style this beautiful, poseable pony. Cinnamon comes with 26 styling accessories, including 4 horseshoes, flower crown, and 20 flower hair decorations for her bridle. And her apple accessory doubles as both a brush and a snack! Kids are also sure to love the pony’s nighttime mode, for snuggle time. She can be posed into a sitting position and will play a song! A wonderful way to end any day. Available at most major retailers nationwide.

2) PLAY-DOH ULTIMATE ICE CREAM TRUCK PLAYSET

(Ages 3 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $94.99/Available: 8/1/22)   

Turn your play space into the ULTIMATE PLAY-DOH ICE CREAM TRUCK party! The ULTIMATE ICE CREAM TRUCK PLAYSET is a life size kitchen set that gives kids a big space to express their big imaginations. Create so many pretend treats with the 27 tools and soft-serve station, customize the creations with the sprinkle maker, tools, and candy molds, and check out customers at the register. Fun realistic music and cash register sounds will make kids feel like they’re really running their own ice cream truck while 12 cans of PLAY-DOH modeling compound give them all the colors they need to get started. Kids can play together whether they are creating pretend PLAY-DOH ice cream or act as the customer and make play money with molds from the cash register! The toy food truck was also designed with parents in mind with lots of storage and easy ways to clean up when the fun is done for the day! The truck’s “hood” is a locking bin that helps grownups decide when it’s time to bring out the PLAY-DOH cans, allowing kids to play with the ULTIMATE ICE CREAM TRUCK PLAYSET even if the PLAY-DOH is away. Available at most major toy retailers nationwide.

3) STAR WARS: LIGHTSABER FORGE INQUISITOR MASTERWORKS SET DOUBLE-BLADED ELECTRONIC LIGHTSABER

(HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $66.99/Available: Fall 2022)

The hunt for Obi-Wan Kenobi is on! Gear up for the fight with the STAR WARS: LIGHTSABER FORGE INQUISITOR MASTERWORKS SET DOUBLE-BLADED ELECTRONIC LIGHTSABER inspired by the Lightsaber used by Reva (Third Sister) in the STAR WARS: OBI-WAN KENOBI series on Disney+. Featuring entertainment-inspired design, deco, and sound effects, this customizable Lightsaber includes 2 extendable red blades, 2 caps, 2 electronic hilts, and 3 clip-on rings for kids ages 4 and up to create their own Lightsaber with 3 modes of play. Available this Fall at Hasbro Pulse and other major retailers.

4) Disney Princess Playdate Maximus 

SRP: $124.99 | 3+ years | 3 AAA Batteries Required | Supports 70 Pounds | Available Fall 2022

  • All new Playdate Maximus with sound, movement and changing facial expressions! 
  • You can magically change Maximus’ mood from grumpy, hungry and surprised 
  • Points of activations include pulling on the reins, feeding him one of three accessories and petting his nose
  • Offer him the included apple, frying pan or “Wanted” poster and Maximus will make an array of chomping and neighing sounds – while his expressions change as well! 
  • Includes a hairbrush and story-inspired hair accessories for fun hair play with his rooted mane and tail with a saddle bag for storage! 
  • Supports up to 70 pounds! 
  • Standing over 2 feet tall, Maximus is ready for adventure with any child or the Disney Princess Playdate Rapunzel doll.
  • Play out the story of Tangled with Rapunzel’s noble steed Maximus as he comes to life like never before! 

5) LITTLE LIVE PETS MAMA SURPRISE

(Moose Toys; Ages 4+; $64.99; Available August 1)

Mama Surprise is the latest innovative toy from the range of Little Live Pets. The interactive pet comes alive with more than 20 sounds and reactions when she is cared for. Each lifelike toy in the line moves, acts and sounds like the real thing, creating magical moments of wonderment and joy for kids. The soft, interactive mama guinea pig’s sounds and reactions are activated in response to the care she receives. Mama loves having her hair brushed, and when she is pet and fed her ‘celery,’ her heart will start to glow. This signals that it’s time to put Mama in her deluxe hutch and tuck her in. The next morning, kids will welcome the surprise of a guinea pig baby that arrives with a special care package. Mama has three surprise babies, each with its own special care package and themed accessories to play with and dress them, including rock n’ roll, preppy and princess. Mama Surprise delivers a new baby every day over multiple days. The surprise deliveries can be repeated, again and again.

Disneyland Mint Julep Cocktail

Disneyland Mint Julep Cocktail

By Erin

Disneyland Mint Julep Cocktail

One of the most nostalgic drinks to me is the Disneyland Mint Julep Cocktail. Disneyland celebrates its 67th birthday on July 17th. “To all who come to this happy place: welcome.” – Walt Disney, On July 17th, 1955 at the opening dedication of Disneyland Anaheim, California — Disneyland, the only theme park designed and built under the direct supervision of Walt Disney. Walt Disney’s metropolis of nostalgia, fantasy and futurism. The $17 million theme park was built on 160 acres of former orange groves in Anaheim, California, and soon brought in staggering profits. This year Disneyland celebrates it’s 67th Anniversary, so what better way to celebrate than with one of these refreshing cocktails!

Disney Mint Julep Cocktail Yield: 4
Prep Time: 5 min
Total Time: 5 min

Ingredients:
3 oz Simple Syrup
2- 6 oz frozen lemonade, thawed 8 oz club soda
6 oz Bourbon
6 oz Creme de menthe
mint leaves, maraschino cherries and lime for garnish
Ice

Directions:
In a large pitcher add all ingredients except garnish and ice. Stir until combined. Pour into ice filled glasses and garnish with mint, cherries and lime!

ENJOY!! Happy 67th Anniversary Disneyland!

Disneyland Mint Julep Cocktail for Disney's 67th Anniversary

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American Honey Cupcake

American Honey Cupcake

By Erin

American Honey Cupcakes

A simple vanilla cupcake, soaked in Wild Turkey American Honey Whiskey, Topped with vanilla frosting, Silver glitter star pick, American Flag pick, and a mini pipette filled with Wild Turkey American Honey Whiskey! Perfect for Independence Day and Labor Day!!

Makes : 14 Cupcakes
Prep time : 25 minutes
Bake time : 20 minutes Cooling time : 15 minutes Decorating time : 15 minutes Total time : 1 hour 15 minutes

– Vanilla Cupcakes

1 box – french vanilla cake mix
3 large eggs
1⁄2 Cup unsalted sweet cream butter, softened 1 Cup whole milk
2 Cups wild turkey American honey whiskey

Patriotic cupcake liners
Cupcake/muffin pan
Medium sized cookie scoop

– Vanilla Frosting

2 Cups unsalted sweet cream butter, softened

4 1⁄2 Cups powdered sugar
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
4-5 tablespoons heavy whipping cream

4 Cups red, white, blue variety of sprinkles

Silver star cupcake toppers
American Flag cupcake toppers
1 large piping bag with star tip

14 mini pipettes filled with Wild Turkey American Honey Whiskey

– Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and place the cupcake liners into the muffin/cupcake pan.

Using a standing mixer or hand beater, beat until combined; the cake mix, eggs, milk and butter until combined and smooth.

Scoop the batter into the cupcake liners, filling about 3⁄4 way full.

Bake in the oven for about 20 minutes or until the cupcakes are a light golden brown shade.

Remove and allow to cool on the counter for 15 minutes.

Using a fork, gently pierce the top of the cupcakes a few times.

Pour the Wild Turkey American Honey Whiskey into a small bowl.

Carefully submerge the top of the cupcakes into the whiskey for a few seconds.

Gently lift the cupcake out of the whiskey and lightly shake any drips off the cupcake.

Place onto a cookie sheet and allow the remaining whiskey to soak into the cupcakes.

Using a standing mixer, beat the butter until soft and smooth.

Gradually mix in the powdered sugar,vanilla, and heavy whipping cream until combined, smooth and holds a peak.

Scoop the frosting into a piping bag. Once the cupcakes have soaked in the whisky, you can start frosting. Combine the red, white, and blue sprinkles into a bowl. Using the piping bag, pipe a thick ring of frosting around the top of the cupcakes. Carefully dip the frosting into the sprinkles and use your hands to completely coat the frosting. Use the piping bag again and pipe a dollop of frosting into the center. Place an American flag and star pick into the frosting. Place the mini pipette into the frosting as well.
Enjoy!