Reviews by mkiwacz

mkiwacz says "Different themes for everything! " about Party City - Bradenton, FL

mkiwacz — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 16:34:50 GMT

This is the place to go for all your party needs. It is a place where you can get the plates, napkins, silverware, and goodies for the goody bags. For all the holidays this place goes way out. Halloween is the best as they have a ton of costumes. I just like to go in and browse sometimes to get ideas for parties that are coming up. Right now for Christmas they have a ton of great things. Stock up!!

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mkiwacz says "Found what I needed here!" about LTM party store - Bradenton, FL

mkiwacz — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 16:30:40 GMT

My daughter is really into the horse thing right now. After searching high and low for a horse pinata I came to LTM. I had always heard of this store but had never been. Turns out this is one of my favorites now! I did find the horse pinata and a ton of other horse goodies for her friends. From hats to little horse toys they had it all. Thanks LTM!

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mkiwacz says "Great one stop shop for parties!" about Factory Card and Party Outlet - Bradenton, FL

mkiwacz — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 16:25:35 GMT

I am going to be hosting a Christmas party this year. I volunteered so I am going to be stressed out this week but it will be great when it happens. I like to make a big splash for parties. I know that my factory card outlet store will have exactly what I need to throw a great party. They have the themed plates and dishes to serve my goodies on. While I am there I will be picking up helium balloons and streamers. I really find all I need here at this store. I also signed up for their mailing list and I get a lot of coupons in the mail and sometimes I find great deals because I can use the discount for clearance items. I am one of those who buys ahead of time. I bought my sons birthday stuff for next year as it was all on sale for $1 and I had a 20% off coupon great deal!!

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mkiwacz says "Love the selection" about Hallmark - Bradenton, FL

mkiwacz — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 15:59:41 GMT

How can you go wrong with this store? Or if you are in Wal-Mart they carry Hallmark cards now as well. I am a crown card holder which entitles me to money saving coupons and other goodies that they send me. I love this store because you can run in and out and find a card and a great gift to give as well. They run a lot of specials when you buy three cards there is always something neat you can get for the minimum cost.

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mkiwacz says "Super ideas for that creative person a one stop shop!" about Michaels Arts and Crafts

mkiwacz — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 15:56:45 GMT

This store is awesome. I know it is hard to believe that they would have party things here but they do! They carry a lot of the Wilton items and they also have a great new section with things for kids that just cost a dollar. How can it get any better than that? Last year for my daughters birthday I had the girls paint a little wooden jewelry box and filled it with bracelets that I had gotten on clearance at Michaels. It was the greatest thing the girls loved it and it didnt cost me big bucks! They have just remodeled my store and it is so much easier to navigate. I love the huge scrapbook section now. I have a lot of it but no time to do it!!

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mkiwacz says "Super scents for all needs and great deals" about Bath and Body Works - - All Cities, USA

mkiwacz — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 15:48:57 GMT

For my friends I always usally pay a visit to my local Bath and Body works for great gifts. I know I went here a lot for the holidays. Not only for my friends I might add! They have such a variety of great scents and things that it is really easy to be carried away. Now you can also shop online which is great for clearance sale items and special items that you just cant get in the store. And I might add if you add your email address they will sometimes send you special online only deals!! Shipping isnt that much so it is a good deal to shop online as well. You can go to bathandbodyworks.com to shop online.

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mkiwacz says "Great for those really special gifts" about Things Remembered - Bradenton, FL

mkiwacz — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 15:46:04 GMT

This is a great way to celebrate a special birthday or anniversary. I bought some Christmas ornaments here and had them engraved and the people that I gave them to were practically speachless. They loved them and I cant say that I had to spend a fortune. But it is something that they will treasure for the rest of their lives. It is a great place to shop for someones wedding as well. Great for that new couple to have some wine glasses engraved with the date. I just think that gifts like that are so sentimental.

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mkiwacz says "Best place for toys" about Toys R US

mkiwacz — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 15:42:59 GMT

This toy store is great the one by my house they just changed around so it is easier to navigate. Have a kid that you are searching for a present for? This is the place for you! They seem to have everything from clothes to toys to video games they have it all. It is the greatest toy store ever! Plus they have a great selection of toys that are stocked on the shelves arranged by age group which is really handy for those of us with not too much time on our hands. I know I go here for most of my toy needs!! The clearance prices after Christmas are usually wonderful. Sometimes I will go after Christmas just to stock up on toys so that I can use them throughout the year for gifts for birthday parties!!...

mkiwacz says "A great place for kids so many parks in one big location" about GT BRAY PARK - Bradenton, FL

mkiwacz — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 15:32:24 GMT

This really isnt a business but it is where I usually hold my childrens parties. They have so many different playgrounds here. The one that I usually have my kids parties at is under some tall oak trees and has a huge playground with tables around it. They also have pavillions that you can rent. I just usally go and see if one is open before I pay to rent one. I can usually luck out and get one. Also it is a great place to have a picnic and just let the kids run around.

The Activity center at Gt. Bray Park in Bradenton Florida is like a child's dream vacation. When school is in session they have an After School program that goes to pick up students and bring them to their facility and also when school is out they have a Summer Camp. This place is filled with MANY recreational activities for any child to enjoy. From swimming, Arts & crafts, Games, Field trips, Gym, and just fun at their park.
It is not expensive at all for everything your child can enjoy. Each week costs $33 when school...

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mkiwacz says "This is a great toy for imagination" about Fisher Price Peek-a-Blocks Mega Bloks

mkiwacz — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 15:15:18 GMT

This whole product line is great. I love them. We have the truck, the circus, the megablock, the wagon, and most of the other blocks that you can buy separately. When my son was little he just liked to hold them and play with them now he likes to build with them and watch them fall!! (typical boy) But the mega block is awesome because it comes with blocks that talk and tell you what is inside and makes that blocks noise. It teaches too!! Great. A little expensive but the nice thing is it stores most of the other blocks. Great as a toy box for your other peek a blocks!

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mkiwacz says "The dollar spot at Target is spectacular" about Target Stores

mkiwacz — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 14:30:21 GMT

Another great place to find neat things for party bags. I bought little nail polish kits one year here for my daughters party. The girls were thrilled. Plus they usually have other things that coordinate with that idea so you can get more for that. I know I have used my gift card for that and made out really well. Plus while you are there you can pick up other party needs like cards, gift wrap, toys, and party supplies! Target is another great place!

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mkiwacz says "The bakery here is wonderful" about Wallmart

mkiwacz — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 14:26:50 GMT

For my wedding cake I went cake shopping like we all do. I compared prices and cakes and finally ended up with Wal-Mart. For less than $150 I had a three tiered beautiful wedding cake. It was the tastiest cake I have ever had. The tradition of keeping the top layer for the year anniversary kind of grossed me out but after freezing the cake I was amazed that when we thawed it it totally tasted like the day we had it. I was amazed. I have since bought cakes from my local Wal-Mart and have always had great luck with it. Now I get all my kids birthday cakes there.

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mkiwacz says "My daughter loves these toys!" about Hasbro Littlest Pet Shop Exclusive Mega 10-Pack of Pets in Carry Case

mkiwacz — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 14:09:57 GMT

My daughter has about a million of these! Well not really a million but she sure does have a lot of these. She loves them. I like them because they dont take up a lot of space and are generally great for the car. I really think these are great for those on the go. I am planning on getting more for her for Christmas. They have a lot of items that go with the pets so the kids can use their imaginations and let the pets go to the doctor, to the playground, to the store. It is a really good toy for kids who like to use their imaginations as well. None of the toys make sounds so my daughter has to provide that for her pets!...

mkiwacz says "Best toys for little boys" about Thomas and Friends Thomas the Tank Engine

mkiwacz — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 16:48:15 GMT

My son absolutely love his Thomas toys. I have bought him both the wooden set and the Take Along sets. He can carry these trains with him anywhere we go. He even sleeps with his trains! I have redone his room in the Thomas theme and he loves it. Thomas toys provide the children with a reason to play and use their imagination. There are a few boys that my son plays with and they can play with these trains for hours and not get bored. I love that. I can get my housework done while he is playing because I know he is having a good time!...