Nov 13 2009

Chef’s Review & the Winning Dish: Zhu Zhu Pets Review & 3 Giveaways

Published by at 3:18 pm under Chef's Review,Headline,The Winning Dish

 Zhu Zhu PetsALLSETS

Has your child always wanted a hamster but you didn’t want the mess, the extra responsibility? Well, look no further. Zhu Zhu Pets has the answer for both of you with their line of battery-operated hamsters–complete with fun habitats and activities! These little fury creatures zoom around tunnels from place to place, drive cars, surf and skateboard and provide hours of fun for your children! They make little noises like hamster plus a few extra fun noises when they bump into things, snore when they sleep, etc.

Zhu Zhu Pets is¬†one of the¬†hottest toys this Christmas season! Thanks to MomSelect, I was able to have a Zhu Zhu party for my daughter’s 9th birthday. The kit included enough hamsters for my kids and their friends plus a lot of the habitat pieces. My kids have enjoyed playing with them in the habitats and out. They like racing them across the kitchen floor and wooden floors, too!

My only warning is if you have a small child with long hair who likes to lay on the ground while playing, keep the hamsters away from their hair. The wheels can “suck up” the hair and make a big tangled mess. Yes, I’m speaking from experience. I’m not sure how it all happened and thankfully we were able to dislodge the hair and not have to cut it. So, just a word of caution. Ponytails are good to have! hehe

Zhu Zhu Pets (from www.zhuzhupets.com)

Zhu Zhu Pets‚Ñ¢ are available as five different characters:

• Zhu Zhu Pets™ Patches
• Zhu Zhu Pets™ Chunk
• Zhu Zhu Pets™ PipSqueak
• Zhu Zhu Pets™ Mr. Squiggles
• Zhu Zhu Pets™ Num Nums

In addition to the five hamsters, multiple Zhu Zhu Pets‚Ñ¢ accessories are also available for purchase, allowing kids to collect and connect them all to create their own customized hamster habitats. Zhu Zhu Pets‚Ñ¢ accessories include:

• Hamster funhouse
• Hamster wheel and tunnel
• Hamster-mobile and garage
• Spiral slide and ramp
• Adventure ball
• Surfboard and sleep dome
• Skateboard and U-turn
• Pet bed and blanket
• Pet carrier and blanket

Zhu Zhu Pets™ are available for sale at Wal-Mart, Toys“R”Us, Target,  and other select retailers.

• Visit the Zhu Zhu Pets website

• Visit the Zhu Zhu Pets blog

Unfortunately most of the hamsters and their habitats are sold out already in the stores and online. BUT have no fear, I have several to give away! Three prizes and three winners!

What You Can Win-3 prizes, 3 winners!

1st prize: 1 Hamster plus Hamstermobile and Garage Set

Zhu Zhu Pet & Car

2nd prize: 1 Hamster plus Adventure Ball & Rattlin ‘Clatterin’ Mini Ball Set

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3rd prize: 1 Hamster

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(Photos from Walmart.com)

How to Win

  1. You must be subscribed to Savings Diner via RSS or email (right side bar) (this is how you’ll find out if you’ve won and a great way to keep up on all the “Dish” here at the Diner!)
  2. Leave a comment on this post telling me who you want the Zhu Zhu pet for and why

Extra Entries (leave a separate comment for each)

  1. Place the Savings Diner button on your blog or site (code in right side bar)–leave a link
  2. Twitter or Facebook about this giveaway (1 per day)–leave a link or @HolleyV
    Example: Win one of 3 Zhu Zhu Pet Sets at Savings Diner! http://savingsdiner.com/?p=1042 #giveaway
  3. Become a Fan of Savings Diner on Facebook
  4. Blog about this giveaway–leave a link
  5. Link this giveaway on a giveaway¬†list (McLinky, Mr. Linky, etc.)–leave a link

Winners will be chosen by Random.org and announced here at the Savings Diner on Friday, November 20 after 12:00 p.m. EST. Winners will need to email me within 48 hours to claim their prize or else a new winner will be chosen and announced.

Thanks to MomSelect for providing the hamsters and habitats in exchange for my honest review! Giveaways are chosen from some of the pieces we received.

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68 responses so far

68 Responses to “Chef’s Review & the Winning Dish: Zhu Zhu Pets Review & 3 Giveaways”

  1. # Betsyon 13 Nov 2009 at 3:42 pm

    Hi Holley!
    I would LOVE to win a Zhu Zhu for my 4 year old daughter. She is the animal lover in my house, and this summer we lost not one, but both of our cats to old age. She has been devastated… but we rent, so we can’t just run and out and get her a new pet. She would really, really love a Zhu Zhu for Christmas!

  2. # Betsyon 13 Nov 2009 at 3:44 pm

    Tweeted it =)

  3. # Dawnon 13 Nov 2009 at 4:23 pm

    Hi! I would love to have this for my 6 yo dd and my 9 yo ds! They love watching and playing with their cousins’ hamster but with five kids and 1 dog, we don’t have room or the time for a real hamster! My two youngest ones would love to play with the Zhu Zhu pet! Thanks for this opportunity!

  4. # micheleon 13 Nov 2009 at 5:21 pm

    I want it for my 3 girls; they’ve wanted one for a while!!

  5. # Janaeon 13 Nov 2009 at 5:52 pm

    My four year old daughter has been asking for one for Christmas and I was holding off until closer to Christmas but the stores are all out of them more than a month before.

  6. # Heather Manningon 13 Nov 2009 at 8:13 pm

    Awesome Holley! I want one because, well, Kat wants one. LOL We have a real hamster too, but you know, you really can’t let those little dwarf hamsters out to run all over. LOL

  7. # Heather Manningon 13 Nov 2009 at 8:22 pm

    Alright miss Holley, gonna make me work for this huh? LOL
    http://twitter.com/HeatherM74/status/5689740859

  8. # Heather Manningon 13 Nov 2009 at 8:23 pm

    Fan on Facebook now, left you a comment under the wall post about this.

  9. # Heather Manningon 13 Nov 2009 at 8:28 pm

    Got your button up here – http://digiscrapping.net/blog/?page_id=1070

  10. # Amyon 13 Nov 2009 at 8:28 pm

    My daughter wanted a zhu zhu for her Nov. 3rd birthday and of course we couldn’t find one in the stores. Teaching her that we would wait (however long) instead of paying the exoribitant ebay prices is a great learning experince, but she would love to have one especially if we won it!! Thanks for the chance!

  11. # digiscrapping.net » Blog Archive » A vote for my niece or nephew? and a freebie!on 13 Nov 2009 at 8:30 pm

    [...] Holley is giving away 3 Zhu Zhu pets on Savings Diner.  Run over and check it out.  One of my must have toys this season, so my daughter tells me. No TweetBacks yet. (Be the [...]

  12. # Heather Manningon 13 Nov 2009 at 8:30 pm

    All right, last one for today! Blogged- http://digiscrapping.net/blog/?p=1282
    Thanks Holley!

  13. # Trish Brittinghamon 13 Nov 2009 at 9:28 pm

    i would love to have one for my 4yr old son. He saw them on TV and would love to have one. They are sold out around here. Thanks for the chance!

  14. # Trish Brittinghamon 13 Nov 2009 at 9:29 pm

    I tweeted the contest here http://twitter.com/TrishB

  15. # Christinaon 14 Nov 2009 at 9:28 pm

    I’d love to have a Zhu Zhu Pet for my daughter. These things are impossible to find.

  16. # Christinaon 14 Nov 2009 at 11:29 pm

    Got your button posted here
    http://rantraveroll.blogspot.com/

  17. # Christinaon 14 Nov 2009 at 11:39 pm

    I am a Fan on Facebook

  18. # Christinaon 14 Nov 2009 at 11:40 pm

    I posted the button here
    http://rantraveroll.blogspot.com/

  19. # Christinaon 14 Nov 2009 at 11:46 pm

    I tweeted:
    http://twitter.com/RantRaveRoll/status/5721872505

  20. # Donnaon 14 Nov 2009 at 11:52 pm

    I subscribed to your RSS feed (simplydab). I want this for my son’s GF’s daughter for Christmas — I’ve been trying to get one of these for months but they’re always out of stock!

  21. # Robin Gagnonon 14 Nov 2009 at 11:52 pm

    I am an email subscriber.

    I would give the Zhu Zhu pet to my daughter.

  22. # Carrie Ton 14 Nov 2009 at 11:53 pm

    I subscriber with my google acct… Tillmanfour

    DD always has wanted a Hamster and I do not like them so this will go to DD… And they don’t die,eat ot POOP!!!! Thank goodness!!!

  23. # Donnaon 14 Nov 2009 at 11:53 pm

    I tweeted :) http://twitter.com/simplydab/status/5722031526

  24. # Robin Gagnonon 14 Nov 2009 at 11:54 pm

    Tweeted:
    http://twitter.com/TwiMommi/status/5722038121

  25. # Carrie Ton 14 Nov 2009 at 11:54 pm

    I am a facebook Fan now, Carrie Strawn Tillman

  26. # Donnaon 14 Nov 2009 at 11:54 pm

    I became a fan on Facebook (initials D. B.)

  27. # Eloise Con 15 Nov 2009 at 12:09 am

    I am subscribed via email. I would love to win this for my 7 year old and 1 year old daughters. My oldest has really been asking for one of these and my youngest would really enjoy watching these go! Thanks so much for such a wonderful giveaway!

    furygirl3132[at]comcast[dot]net

  28. # Eloise Con 15 Nov 2009 at 12:13 am

    Have your button here: http://mommy2twogirls.blogspot.com/

    furygirl3132[at]comcast[dot]net

  29. # Eloise Con 15 Nov 2009 at 12:16 am

    I tweeted: http://twitter.com/furygirl3132/status/5722527154

    furygirl3132[at]comcast[dot]net

  30. # Eloise Con 15 Nov 2009 at 12:18 am

    Fan on Facebook (Eloise Carlson)

    furygirl3132[at]comcast[dot]net

  31. # Tiffanyon 15 Nov 2009 at 12:18 am

    I want this for my daughters because it’s at the top of their Christmas list! They are so cute and I love the accessories you can get for them!

  32. # Tiffanyon 15 Nov 2009 at 12:19 am

    tweet
    http://twitter.com/Mtlgrl4evr/status/5722615014

  33. # Tiffanyon 15 Nov 2009 at 12:20 am

    Facebook fan- Tiffany Hearn

  34. # Amanda Starron 15 Nov 2009 at 12:32 am

    I subscribe via RSS

  35. # Amanda Starron 15 Nov 2009 at 12:33 am

    My daughter really wants one but like everyone else the stores are sold out

  36. # Amanda Starron 15 Nov 2009 at 12:33 am

    Facebook fan

  37. # Amanda Starron 15 Nov 2009 at 12:34 am

    http://twitter.com/AStarrAMama/status/5722937729

  38. # Christion 15 Nov 2009 at 2:24 am

    With two kids who want a Zhu Zhu, I’d have no problem finding someone to give it to

  39. # Christion 15 Nov 2009 at 2:51 am

    Sent a tweet
    http://twitter.com/Christina0075/status/5725956837

  40. # Night owl mamaon 15 Nov 2009 at 7:21 am

    I subscribe in RSS google feed reader

  41. # Night owl mamaon 15 Nov 2009 at 7:22 am

    I want the Zhu Zhu for my neice. She’s been wanting one since her birthday in Sept and we can’t find them any where

  42. # Night owl mamaon 15 Nov 2009 at 7:24 am

    Added your button to my blog roll marquee in the top rolling buttons on left sidebar http://nightowlmama.blogspot.com

  43. # Night owl mamaon 15 Nov 2009 at 7:26 am

    http://twitter.com/Nightowlmama/status/5731325339

    and now following you too @Nightowlmama

  44. # Amanda Starron 16 Nov 2009 at 3:23 am

    http://twitter.com/AStarrAMama/status/5755095971

  45. # Peyton's Napon 16 Nov 2009 at 11:36 am

    Holley,
    I am subscribed to your blog. Love It!!

  46. # Peyton's Napon 16 Nov 2009 at 11:37 am

    I would give a hamster to my Peyton. She would love a pet!!

  47. # Peyton's Napon 16 Nov 2009 at 11:38 am

    Your badge is on my site.

  48. # Peyton's Napon 16 Nov 2009 at 11:43 am

    Tweeted @peytonsnap

  49. # Peyton's Napon 16 Nov 2009 at 11:44 am

    I’m a facebook fan.

  50. # Tiffanyon 16 Nov 2009 at 1:11 pm

    tweet
    http://twitter.com/Mtlgrl4evr/status/5764422502

  51. # Dianeon 16 Nov 2009 at 3:19 pm

    Im subscribed to emails and i would love to win this for my bf’s daughter. All the stores around here sell out the day they get them in stock!

  52. # Dianeon 16 Nov 2009 at 3:20 pm

    http://twitter.com/dwalline/statuses/5767277267

  53. # Janaeon 16 Nov 2009 at 4:20 pm

    I am a facebook fan.

  54. # Amanda Starron 16 Nov 2009 at 9:24 pm

    http://twitter.com/AStarrAMama/status/5776180589

  55. # Tiffanyon 17 Nov 2009 at 1:31 pm

    tweet
    http://twitter.com/Mtlgrl4evr/status/5795522119

  56. # Dianeon 17 Nov 2009 at 5:23 pm

    todays tweet
    http://twitter.com/dwalline/statuses/5800996494

  57. # Firemaidenon 17 Nov 2009 at 6:01 pm

    I’d love to win a Zhu Zhu Pet for my daughter. She just adores them.

  58. # Christinaon 17 Nov 2009 at 8:37 pm

    tweeted:
    http://twitter.com/RantRaveRoll/status/5805544542

  59. # Amanda Starron 18 Nov 2009 at 1:59 am

    http://twitter.com/AStarrAMama/status/5814115309

  60. # Tiffanyon 18 Nov 2009 at 1:03 pm

    tweet
    http://twitter.com/Mtlgrl4evr/status/5825482765

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  62. # Christinaon 19 Nov 2009 at 4:38 am

    I tweeted:
    http://twitter.com/RantRaveRoll/status/5848942599

  63. # Tiffanyon 19 Nov 2009 at 12:39 pm

    tweet
    http://twitter.com/Mtlgrl4evr/status/5856207427

  64. # Christinaon 20 Nov 2009 at 5:31 am

    Tweet:
    http://twitter.com/RantRaveRoll/status/5881410016

  65. # Christion 20 Nov 2009 at 5:35 am

    One last tweet before is over http://twitter.com/Christina0075/status/5881471460

  66. # Tiffanyon 20 Nov 2009 at 12:39 pm

    tweet
    http://twitter.com/Mtlgrl4evr/status/5887770742

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