Aurora: Are We There Yet? (review & giveaway)

I had the opportunity to review a few items from Aurora's new line: "Are We There Yet." Aurora World Inc. is known for these popular items: YooHoo & Friends™, Milly™, Dreamy Eyes™ and many more popular plush toy and gift brands and characters.

Their new line features plush toys, backpacks (with the "leashes" - I totally need those for my kids), neck rests, and "My Name Is" ID tags - everything you need to make it from Point A to Point B on vacation, trip to Grandma's, or even across town. The line is based on Aurora's popular monkey character, Cheeky Charlie, and his jungle pals! We received a monkey neck rest and two "My Name Is" ID tags. 

We went on a trip out to my parents' house just after receiving these items. I couldn't get Moose to keep the neck rest on at all; I don't think he likes the feeling of something around his neck (I've noticed when he wears his Superman cape, he dislikes how tight it is on his neck so I make it looser with a safety pin). However, Squirt loved the monkey! Oh dear. He wears this monkey around randomly any time he gets a hold of it. I'm sorry to say that neither boy wore the neck rest to sleep, but I used it to rest on the way home. I thought it was comfortable - much better than had I not had it (can we say 'crick in the neck'?). 

I really like the ID Tags. We have an alligator and shark. Moose loves them and will take them off their bags to play with in the car - which is part of their appeal. It was easy to take the slip of paper out and write their information on it and put it back - you know, sometimes small slips of paper are hard to get out of their proper place and return them. I didn't have to cram my writing either, I could write normally. I like that the tags come with carabiners (not real safety hiking ones) to take them on and off their bags. 

If you travel a lot (or even a little) I think these are great items to get for your kiddos. They are well-made, cute, and purposeful. Those are three great qualities I look for in things for my kids. And...one of you will receive a random Are We There Yet? ID Tag for one of your kids!

GIVEAWAY: Mandatory entry - be a follower of the S Club 4. Already a follower? Great! Leave a comment. Please leave a valid email address with your first comment so I can get in touch with you in the case that you should win.

Other entries:

1. Check out the Aurora Facebook page and look at their albums. Tell me an item you think your child would like.

2. Follow me on Twitter.
3. Tweet: Are We There Yet? Get ready for summer travel with an Aurora ID Tag for your kid's suitcase from @sclubmama http://t.co/RBHpoak #giveaway

Very simple and easy this time. Contest is open until Thursday, June 30, 2011 at 11:59pm (CST). Good luck!

Find out more about Aurora on their website, e-commerce site, and Aurora’s Facebook page.You can also email them at info@auroragift.com or call 888-287-6722. 

Disclaimer: I received ID tags & a neck pillow in order to write this review. All content is my own honest opinion. Others may or may not have the same experience(s) with the products and/or company as I did.