Go Shopping with the Barbie App-rific Cash Register from eKids

With Easter being this past weekend, I am actually quite thankful that our children aren’t all too fond of candy. Sure, they enjoy a piece every now and then but, more often than not, our Easter candy lasts us until Halloween and then our Halloween candy until Easter. As good as it may be, we really just don’t very much of it. Of course, although this is a good thing, it leaves me – err, Mr. Easter Bunny – racking my brain trying to come up with creative basket ideas and small little somethings to fill the plastic eggs with. One of my go-to things for this has become change. Plain and simple, a penny here and a quarter there gets the job done but there is also a secret that the kids have yet to pick up on. Since Easter often coincides with the spring break vacation, tying in educational aspects is always a plus. And, with that being said, money does add up, quite literally! My own little ones really do enjoy counting and, for years now, a roll of change was always their favorite way to kill time – count it all out and then right into the piggy bank it goes. For a while now, we have been wanting to get them a cute little cash register so that they could continue this educational play whenever their little hearts’ desire. After having tried out a few, I found myself disappointed with most and learned that the better, more intricate ones were geared a bit more toward little girls. After all, we women are known for being big fans of shopping, eh?

When I recently had the opportunity to try out one of these cash register toys, I jumped at the chance knowing that my boys don’t really care much about cliché gender specifics and our niece’s birthday is coming up. Between the three of them, it’d surely entertain the masses. And this particular one goes far beyond the simple task of taking in and helping children count play money. Introducing the Barbie App-rific Cash Register from eKids.

The Barbie App-rific Cash Register ties in one of kids’ most favorite things – technology. When paired with any iOS device, this toy becomes so much more than just that. It is no longer “just a toy,” it is a whirlwind of adventure, an educational tool in terms of mathematics, an imaginative shopping experience, and fun play for everyone. Heck! Even I got a kick out of it and I haven’t played with anything Barbie related in years!

We used our iPad with it and it worked wonderfully. The kids loved how realistic the Barbie App-riffic Cash Register was.

“Download the App on your iOS device to complete the true shopping experience. The App lets you scan real UPC codes, customize 5 fabulous shops, create your own personalized membership cards, and play a fun express checkout game. It’s time for a shopping spree!”

After downloading the app, the play was taken to a whole new level. The kids loved being able to not only play with and count the pretend money but they had an absolute blast talking through the little microphone, scanning numerous barcodes, playing with their own little debit cards, designing their own shops and so much more!

Since getting our iPad, I’ve found that most apps draw children in without leaving much room, if any, for them to have an imagination of their own. With the Barbie App-rific Cash Register by eKids, they can do exactly that – explore their brilliant little imaginations! While the inclusion of the Barbie aspect definitely leaves it geared more toward little girls, I can certainly say that my boys absolutely loved it and I cannot wait to see our niece’s reaction!

– Design a custom VIP Card, complete with your own photo and signature
– Go on a shopping spree with Barbie
– Visit the Bakery, Boutique, Pet Store, and more
– Test your skills with the fun, fast-paced express check-out game
– Scan barcodes from real household items
– Earn VIP Rewards as you play to unlock even more great interactive content
– Use the keypad to add up items just like a real cashier!
– Make store announcements on the real working microphone!
– Pretend scanner with sound effects
– Swipe pretend debit cards and make change with play money
– Cash drawer to hold the money from your purchases
– Includes pretend debit card, money, gift card and 10 display signs

BUY:
You can purchase the Barbie App-rific Cash Register directly through the eKids website as well as from many toy retailers, both, online and in-store nationwide for an average price of $34.99.

Whether you’re playing with or without the added app and whether you’re hoping to help your little one fine tune their math skills or just have a child with a great love of shopping, this makes a great addition to any home. I can guarantee that your kiddos will definitely have a blast playing with this cash register and, if you’re anything like me, you might find yourself playing with it, too! And, better yet, right now you have a chance to do just that!

THE GIVEAWAY
One (1) winner will receive a Barbie App-rific Cash Register from eKids.

Giveaway open to US residents only. Ends 5/7/14. ARV of $34.99.

No purchase necessary. Open to residents of US only. Giveaway ends May 7th, 2014 at 9:00 p.m. (PST). ONE ENTRANT PER HOUSEHOLD/IP Address! I check all entries – cheating will not be tolerated. Winner will be notified via email and needs to reply within 48 hours, or a new winner will be chosen. Please make sure you check your spam folder – I will not be responsible if you did not receive winning email notification. Winners name(s) will be displayed on the post, and will also be posted on Winners List shortly after drawing has occurred. Winners will be chosen randomly by Rafflecopter. Screenshots of winners available by request. Prize will be shipped directly from sponsor or their PR Agency unless otherwise noted. Eighty MPH Mom is not responsible for prizes lost in transit, although every attempt will be made for prize delivery.

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