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Monday, March 26, 2012

a xia-xia easter + giveaway

We are trying to make every holiday a little more fun in our house.  When most families are getting together, and having big celebrations we are usually trying to figure out what we can do as a family of 4 and a half. Not anymore. Things are changing.

This is why we had an Easter party for Savannah to invite friends over to play and have some Xia-Xia fun!
Never heard of Xia-Xia Pets? Neither had I, but guess who had? Savannah. I guess I lost some cool Mom points, because I didn't even say the name right. Savannah quickly schooled me in all things Xia-Xia so I didn't look like a nerd in front of anyone. Phew.

We got a fun box of Xia-Xia shtuff to plan the bestest Easter scavenger hunt ever for Savannah and a few of her girlfriends. You know those cool Mom points I lost, they were quickly gained back for letting her have a party.

Xia-Xia Pets are adorable, affordable, and easily addicting. So beware.

What I noticed the kiddies liked about these little hermit crabs...
Although they are battery operated and can move on hard surfaces, it wasn't what they were crazy over...it was those darn little trinkets you store in the shell of the crab that were just so cool. Every shell came with two different and random things, and it was almost better than what the shell looked like. Of course, it was fun for the girls to compare shells, and change up the look of their hermit crab.
What made this toy get extra bonus points from me for Easter is that if you took the hermit crabs and shells out of the packaging, it fits nicely in a large plastic egg.  You could really go crazy with Xia-Xia!! We already know how I try to avoid as much candy as possible. We didn't do this for the party, but it would be a fun idea.
{I made little tags on each Xia-Xia pet with the initial of the person tied to it...worked out perfectly!}

After an exciting scavenger hunt, and comparing loot...our party ended with egg salad sandwiches, chips, and a drinks.  Oh, and a happy bunch of girls!

Here is the "egg"stra special part!

You can win a Xia-Xia Easter basket...just in time for the holiday!

Just comment on this post.

Giveaway will run until Wednesday, March 28th at Midnight...in hopes we can get this shipped to you asap.

Disclosure: This post was sponsored by my Xia-Xia Pet friends, and MomSelect. Savannah's love for parties and Xia-Xia was not swayed by anyone.

18 comments:

Unknown said...

Pick me cuz I'm the first to comment.:)

The Circus said...

I can just see my circus going crazy over these. I've never heard of them either :)

Unknown said...

never heard of them..but know my girls would LOVE them too!

Michelle said...

These are so cute. Jenna loves these.

Amy said...

Heard of them. My girls beg me for them. Fun giveaway! Thanks!

The Starkers said...

Never heard of them either! I might have to buy 1 so my oldest isn't uncool to her friends.

Tina said...

Holy cow, Leah would go nuts!

Jamie Newman said...

My little boy LOVES squinkies so I am assuming he would love these too. He isn't your "traditional" boy... Savannah is so adorable BTW.

Mostly Jessica said...

I'm sure I'm saying it wrong inside my head!

Alyssa said...

hmmm I've never heard of them either! Perhaps my daughter is too young :)

The Meier family said...

I've never heard of them,either! Super cute, though! :)

Jerilee E. said...

Pick me. Because I know that it's pronounced sha-sha. I am THAT cool.

Angie said...

My girls each got a Xia-Xia pet for Valentine's Day....and they are dying for more!!!!

Cathy said...

I've got a little girl at my house who just might love those!

Crystal Renee said...

Summer actually still is a "kid" even though she is going to be 11 in May. She absolutely loves these little expensive things! Awesome!!

Cal said...

love them. Better than the real hermit crabs who don't do anything.

Anonymous said...

These would be great for my niece!
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dust and kam said...

i need to get out more. Or have a girl. ;)