Showing posts with label Kids. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Kids. Show all posts

Saturday, January 19, 2013

Amazing Biorhythms Review & Giveaway








I am not one to put much stock in Horoscopes and such but I admit, I do read them pretty regularly and pay attention to them.












I came upon a product that I found quiet interesting, and it is actually pretty fun to read. Amazing Biorhythms.

The Biorhythms  shows  your physical, intellectual, and emotional cycles for the next month. It also has a spot where it tells you how many days you have lived. It is a pretty nifty little chart that I had a fun time reading and looking at.


I liked the Emotional cycles aspect of the chart and told my Hubby that he better pay close attention to those days and be super nice to me so I would not have a break down. :)


Basically, you fill in a little bit of information and they send you the chart via email in a downloadable format. The usual turnaround time to get your chart is 48 hours but I got mine in about 30 minutes. These would be great for a gift, especially if you are in a time crunch and really don't have much money to spend. I think it would be a cute item to frame and wrap for anyone, especially teenagers.


What exactly does Biorhythms mean? "Bio" means life and "rhythm" means flowing with a regular movement. We all have three ways of operating in this world; three internal energies interacting with each other in a continuously changing pattern on a daily basis. These are our biorhythms. They are the three cycles of energy that govern the physical, emotional, and intellectual aspects of our lives: Our physical sensations, our emotions, and our ability to reason. Each of these parts has its own ups and downs.




They also have many other cute and fun personalized products you can find on their site HERE, and I can't wait to do some fun projects with some of them. I can think of lots of ways I can use the products they offer and make cute keepsakes and gifts for most everyone I know.



Prices start at only $2, so you really can't go wrong with the products they offer and how fun would it be if you kept track and looked back on your Amazing Biorhythms chart in a month or so to see how accurate it was.


I am giving away 2 Amazing Biorhythms charts to 2 lucky readers! How fun is that!


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I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Sunday, December 23, 2012

Giant Microbes Review

I bet this has you wondering...Giant Microbes? What is she talking about.
We all love a good laugh, or at least, I know that I do, but what if you can have a good laugh and some education at the same time?
Giant Microbes provides you with both.
Check out Paramecium, he is famous in his own right.
How cool would it be if your child had their own little Microbes to cuddle up with . Looking for the common cold? Of course not, but since we get them so often, how about having one just laying around so your child can see?
Common Cold Plush Doll
Giant Microbes come in most every thing you can think of. Athlete's foot, chicken Pox, or how about E.Coli?
These a re fun little stuffed animals that would be great to have on hand to console your child, help them understand illness if the need arises and to help educate them on a daily basis. I think these would be an awesome additional to any home school mom's ( or dad's) agenda.
Giant Microbes also carries other fun stuff, which would be great stocking stuffer or even just for fun.
How about this putty?
 
Okay, so a little gross out for Adults such as us but the kids would love it and they would be learning something at the same time.
These would also make great Gag gifts or even better, they would make Wonderful teacher Gifts, and I plan to get my kids teacher's a few to help them next year!
Visit Giant Microbes today and see all the fun, yet educational Microbes they have for you!






Monday, December 10, 2012

Children and Divorce Film review



Unfortunately, 50 % of all marriages end in Divorce in the U.S.





So what does that mean to the children? As a parent who has been divorced, I know that it is a hard road, not just as a Parent , but it truly affected my children as well. Although my children are older, my step-children are still fairly young and even though it's been many years, they still ask questions.

Divorce can leave Children with unanswered questions and sometimes feeling as if they are the reason. Does that mean as Parents we should stay in a marriage for the children? Not at all, but by watching this film, you can understand how your children may be feeling and how you can help them to understand and feel loved throughout the divorce process.

The children and divorce film by Professor Child is a great documentary in which children from all walks of life talk about how they feel with divorce and the questions they have.

Watching the Children and Divorce film, brought back memories for me. I often wondered if my children felt like they caused the divorce or if they thought their siblings caused the divorce, what questions could I have answered to help them through this.


I guess until watching this film, I never thought to wonder if my Children felt like they had lost part of a family. One thing I always remembered was to never say bad things about their dad, and I have carried that through with my step kids as well because that is very important. I ask my step kids how they felt, even though it's been years, and they are still young and I was surprised by the answers. Our situation is a little atypical because my step children do not have much contact with their mother. They did tell me after they watched this film that at one point they thought it was my fault. That is a common thought when many parents remarry. Children need to understand exactly what is going to happen and be on a schedule and need both parents to continue to be in their lives and show them love and support.

My children say that it is hard for them living back and forth in two different towns, they sometimes feel they have to choose between their parents and their friends.

After we watched the film, I ask my kids to all go through the worksheet with me, My children were a bit older so I'm not sure how much they got out of the film, but my step-children seemed to really have a lot of questions and I was finally able to answer them. They now understand that sometimes with adults, things just do not work out and that they are not responsible for a divorce. I found that they had very ill feelings toward their Mother, and I hope I was able to, with the help of this film, alleviate some of their questions that have been unanswered for so long.

After watching the film, it seemed like my step-kids felt some relief from having seen other kids asking questions that they had themselves, it helped them to realize they are not alone in how they feel and that children go through this everyday.

This film taught all of our children that they never had to feel like they had to choose sides and that the questions they have are important and we are here to answer them the best that we can.




It is important for us, as parents, to not put our children in the middle or make them a messenger in our issues with the other parents.

If you are going through a divorce, I highly recommend watching this film with your kids so you can answer their questions, and help them to understand what is happening without having them feel they are left with unanswered questions.


I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Thursday, November 29, 2012

GlitzSee Motion Activated Purse Light Review AND Giveaway

GlitzSee....doesn't that sound so Bling Bling!


I love my little GlitzSee and carry it everywhere I go.

What is a GlitzSee? It's a super cute and bling motion activated purse light. You can also hook it on your Dog's collar when you take them for a walk o even on your child's backpack.

I want to get one for my daughter as well because it is still a bit dark outside when she goes to catch the bus and even though there is 10-12 kids waiting, I want her to be safe and seen by cars or people.


A GlitzSee would make the perfect stocking stuffer for anyone on your list including your pets. I think it would be a cute little collar gift for a dog  and I bet they would love to play ad be very funny when it lights up.

I think the Glitzsee is a great safety tool for anyone, especially women who frequently are outside at night.

Going for a walk or run? Why not bring your GlitzSee so you can be seen by passing motorist?

GlitzSee is very reasonable priced and they come in many different colors so you can give them to anyone. You can find out more about GlitzSee and order HERE


Want to win one of your own?

Tell me in the comments what color you would choose for 1 entry, make another comment on who it would be for for an additional entry

Monday, November 26, 2012

Bunnyslippers.com Review & Giveaway

Imagine prancing around, dancing the night away in........Your Fuzzy Koala Slippers!





I had you for a minute there, didn't I?

I love my fuzzy Koala slippers from www.bunnyslippers.com


These are probably the most comfortable slippers i have ever owned and I am not one bit embarrassed to wear them. My kids on the other hand would prefer I not wear them and give them to them because they say it's cool for kids but not for Moms...really?


www.bunnyslippers.com has some really cute slippers and the price is great. They would make a great gift for a teenager or even yourself. I'm telling you, they rate 5 stars in comfort and another 5 stars for embarrassing my kids when their friends come over. So worth it!

They have tons of Animal slippers that are just too cute and I am debating which ones to buy my kids. We have a tradition where on Christmas eve everyone gets to open a present, which is always new pajamas..this year I am adding Fuzzy Animal Slippers






Want Cute matching slippers for your whole family?

Check these out:



I think maybe I should buy all my teenagers slippers to match my Fuzzy Koala slippers ...they would love that!


Now the slippers below are some my Son would wear, he is 15 and is my crazy one who isn't afraid to wear silly stuff and to be honest I would probably have to make sure he didn't wear them to school!



So head on over to Bunny Slippers and get ready to shop for the whole family. I know you can find a pair that everyone would love!

Sunday, November 25, 2012

The Great Christmas Caper Scavenger Hunt Review




What happened to Santa?  Where did he go? "Gasp" Was Santa Kidnapped?





What would happen if you ask your kids who kidnapped Santa? Would they get all worried or laugh at you? Would they be intrigued? I know mine were when I posed those questions to them and ask if they would like to play The Great Christmas Caper Scavenger Hunt.

So what is this Christmas Caper and Scavenger hunt? It's a fun game that you can play with almost any age. My children are 8 and above, so they really had a fun time playing, and yours will too. It is a game where if kids are playing they will need to be able to read and slightly comprehend what they are reading.

Before i began to explain the aspects of the game , I will give you a run down of what comes with the game, , which is a  printable game which you can print and laminate if you wish or in my case we used up a lot of clear tape when we ran out of laminate ( You can print it as much as you want but I preferred to just print it once and after securing it in a decorated Ziploc bag I can keep it forever )which you can purchase at www.partygamesplus.com

  • Complete step-by-step set-up instructions. This includes everything you need to know to set up and play the game.
  • One game letter which is used to explain the concept and rules to the player.
  • 6 suspect cards, 6 weapon cards, and 6 location cards. Each features full color, fun illustrations.
  • 36 point cards featuring missing presents and pieces of Santa’s suit each with it’s own point worth listed on the card.
  • 8 Uh-Ohh cards. Each with a unique situation that the players must react to.
  • 4 Blank Uh-Ohh cards that you can edit yourself to include your own situation. (optional)
  • 4 respite cards used to release players from Uh-ohh cards.
  • Fun 5x7 editable invitation ready for you to type in your party information and get the word out about your Christmas Scavenger Hunt. 
Do you remember as a child playing Clue ( Or if your family is anything like my family we play a lot of games still)  So when you think of this game imagine Clue with a treasure hunt twist while at the same time acting out funny scenarios which may occur if you get an Uh-Ohh card.

I normally get all bent out of shape when people are running around the house, but my family and I had a great time with this game and I think they were surprised when Mom wasn't yelling for them to cut it out. The game was very easy to understand after reading the rules and getting organized.

This is also a great time of year for this game. In the beginning Santa gets kidnapped, and players ( who are broken up in to teams at the beginning) have to find out who kidnapped him and what else they took as well as where he is ( Hence the location cards)

Now, I personally have a big family, so the 9 of us and a friend split up in to teams to play. I loved playing this game inside because there were so many places to hide the cards in.

The game for us lasted about an hour and everyone seemed to enjoy playing and my 10 year old ( even though her team lost) keeps asking when we can play again.

Partygamesplus.com has many games you can purchase for almost any situation or occasion you can imagine which you can get HERE


Intrigued and want to play the Great Christmas Caper Scavenger Hunt yourself? Just head on over HERE and grab your copy today and enjoy a game in which you, your kids, family and friends can all enjoy!

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.