Hugg-A-Planet Review & Giveaway

Oct29

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The Hugg-A-Planet Product line was aboard the first Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) rocket to the International Space Station (ISS), the Sept. 11 launch and Sept. 18th docking was flawless. This award-winning product line brings the universal appeal of these fun and educational products to earth orbit. Whether in space or back home here on planet Earth, Hugg-A-Planets are for everyone.

Often used as a simple conversation piece for some, an educational resource for teachers, and for others just for a simple embrace. Now the Hugg-A-Planet® Earth, Hugg-A-Moon™ and Hugg-A-Planet® Mars will circle the Earth for many years to come. The Hugg-A-Planets will make a full orbit around the Earth every 90 minutes on the Space Station. They will stay there for as long as the space station remains active, at least till 2016, and will orbit the Earth 5860 times every year! NASA chose the Hugg-A-Planet globes peacetoys.com as a space-based teaching tool because of their geographic accuracy and soft construction. They also can be tossed around like a ball or used as a pillow.

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I love finding fun toys that are also educational, so when Peace Toys asked if I’d be interested in reviewing their Hugg-A-Planets I jumped at the chance. The box arrived while the “big kids” were at school, but that didn’t stop Logan and I from snuggling up and checked out Mars. I didn’t know there were things that could be labeled on Mars so for me it was really interesting to see the cratered areas, flat plains, volcanic regions, uneven terrain, and areas of ice… even if I couldn’t pronounce the names of the places lol.

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Then, when the kids came in the door I yelled heads up and tossed the moon at them. They were all scrambling to catch it, though Cassie won and tossed it back. I laughed and asked if they knew what we were playing ball with and they looked at me like I had grown a second head, so I picked up the Earth and they pretty much attacked me for it. They were all really amazed and Shelby just couldn’t believe it was a “squishy globe”.

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The oldest 3 have all learned about countries and continents at school, so they really liked to be able to show each other what they knew, and where the places they’d done their reports about were. Lucas was equally amazed and told us he was “exploring the world”. To Logan they’re just balls with bright colors and funny letters, but I know soon enough he’ll understand and love the Hugg-A-Planets as much as the rest of the kids.

More about Hugg-A-Planets:

Hugg-A-Planets were voted as one of Parents Choice Foundation “Best 25 Toys of the Past 25 Years” and “Classic Toy of the Year” by Dr. Stevanne Auerbach (“Dr. Toy”) who said “The Hugg-A-Planet belongs in every toy box.”

Caring adults appreciate this ideal way to start children’s geographic education. Over 600 locations are labeled on the Hugg-A-Planet, including the world’s smallest nation ( Niue ). And they offer something extra … they can be hugged. Studies have shown that the majority of our personality is formed from birth to 7 yrs old. ”Imagine generations growing up hugging the world. It is incredibly rewarding”, said Forenza. “I believe that people who hug the earth encourage others to care for the earth. besides, it’s a good way of promoting global awareness, sustainability, ecological consciousness and geography.”

How would you like to win a Hugg-A-Planet Earth?

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Over 600 places labeled on the Hugg-A-Planet, Earth. 12″ in diameter.

To enter you just need to tell me another Peace Toys product that interests you before midnight CST on November 8th. You must do this entry to be eligible to win!

On November 9th, I will random.org the comments to pick a winner. After verifying that the winner has completed the mandatory entry I will email them. The winner will have 48 hours to respond before I use random.org to pick a new winner. US entries only please.

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