Watchitude: Watches With As Much Attitude As Your Little One

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Do you remember those slap bracelets we all loved back in the 80’s?  Watchitude is the greatest reinvention of the slap bracelet that I’ve ever seen!  If you’re looking for creative, fun, vibrant watches for your little ones, Watchitude is absolutely you’re number one stop to shop at.  All of the slap watches from Watchitude are photographic and printed in stunning colors.  With over 100 designs currently available, how can you not find at least one (or two or three) that you just can’t live without.

 

 

These watches were strategically engineered so that the artist’s styles are truly unlimited, and are always updated with current trends and themes.  Both girl and boy designs are available, making these super cool watches perfect for every little member of the family, no matter what they’re in to.  Watchitude has global appeal, telling time in every language universally . Kids can wear their Watchitudes everywhere, showing off their originality and attitude, matching with their outfit as a fashionable accessory.  Every design is a limited edition, and will be retired as new designs are created.

 

 

Your dreams of unicorns now found on your wrist!  Watchitude #356 – Unicorn Dreams is perfect for any little girl that just can’t get enough of unicorns.  The soft pink band with the pink/purple/white unicorns make a perfect combination…it’s enough to make any little one want to learn to tell time!

 

 

Any Lego lover is going to be head over heels for the Build Up slap watch!  My son is totally Lego obsessed and loves taking his Watchitude wherever he goes and shows it off to just about anyone that’s willing to look at it and listen to him, haha!

 

 

The Pez Rainbow slap watch is perfect for Pez lovers of all ages, not just little kids!   This fabulous watch features the special rainbow design complete with PEZ logo on each end.  Watchitude #504 is going to be a hot ticket item this holiday season so make sure you get yours now!

If you’re looking for a great way to teach you kids to tell time, Watchitude is the perfect way.

Each Watchitude is built to last, made with a quality analog quartz movement, splashproof, with durable zinc alloy casing, using a standard and replaceable 1 year battery.  Kids will love to wear different Watchitudes to Summer Camp, Back to School, Holidays, Vacations, Family Events… there are so many different designs for every occasion so make sure you stock up on more than just one!  The watch faces even slide off, so kids can mix and match, and trade with their friends…how cool is that?

Watchitudes are true collectables that are fun and exciting, and lets kids of all ages express their attitude!  This year slip one in the stocking of all the special little one’s on your list and watch their face light up with joy when they see their cool new slap watch that all of their friends will adore.

 

***I did not receive any financial compensation, simply the product free to me in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion***

Introduce Your Little Ones To Science With The Barbie Fundamental Chemistry Set from Thames and Kosmos

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If you have a little girl who loves Barbie, the new Barbie Fundamental Chemistry Set from Thames and Kosmos is a great way to get them engaged in science!  Barbie is capable of so SO many things, and what I’m sure you didn’t know is that Barbie is one of the top students in her chemistry class.  For an extracurricular project, she and a fellow classmate put together a series of science demonstrations to present to other students at their school.  Thanks to this Barbie Chemistry Set,  your little one can recreate the experiments right in the comfort of their very own home.

 

 

This colorful carrying case is actually a portable science lab with all sorts of tools and materials for science experiments.  As you and your little one read the story in the illustrated manual, you can experiment with six fun, safe potions and concoctions.  Make a glittery pink slime.  Mix up a color-changing mood putty.  Erupt a volcano in a test tube.  Make a lava-lamp-like fizzing reaction.  Grow a delicate crystal feather.  Experiment with bouncy golden putty.   While your little one is having fun, they’ll also learn the chemistry and physical science behind all the special properties of these potions.

 

 

What kid doesn’t love slime right?  The Pink Glitter Slime experiment is a great way to teach kids the science behind how the slime works.  The slime powder contains Polymer, which kids will learn is long molecules that link like a chain.  When the slime is stretched, the tangled up strands of polymer resist being pulled apart.  When squished, the strands also resist being compressed too tightly, just like a handful of rubber bands.

 

 

More slime fun!  Changing colors is a SUPER great way to teach kids about thermochromic objects.  A thermochromic object changes color based on temperature.  Because this is just a physical change, not a structural change, the process is reversible and can happen again and again.  Watching the slime turn from green to blue is so much fun!

 

 

They Crystal Feather is super cool to observe, but will happen over the course of about 24 hours.  Check in often and discuss the changes you observe.  The liquid rises up the feather, and fter a few hours you’ll notice most of the liquid has disappeared.  Fine needle-like crystals will appear at the edges of the paper and will continue to grow.  Your little one will love learning about how molecules stack to build different types of crystals.

 

 

My daughter has a Lava Lamp in her room, and she thought it was super cool to be able to kind-of recreate it in a tube.  The Oozing Bubbles experiment was tons of fun and a few color tablets are included so you can repeat the experiment a few times.  When the fizzing tablets dissolve, they create a gas that carries the bubbles up to the top of the tube.  The gas escapes, the bubbles get heavier, and sink back down to the bottom.  As we all know oil and water don’t mix, so the resulting colorful bubbles are very similar to the ones you see in the Lava Lamps we’ve all grown up with.

 

 

Then there’s the Fizzy Fun experiment…and I hope you got as good of a laugh at the pictures above as me.  While I expected fizzing, I honestly thought that the ‘fizz’ would be contained to the tube, thus the lack of protection on Jade and the table.  We decided to use food coloring to enhance the fizzle, which left my table stained since making sure Jade was food-dye free first was my main priority and it sat on the table for a few minutes.  So if you get this kit, and I do still highly recommend it, don’t do what I did.  Protect the surface you’re using or do it outside on the dirt or grass.  That being said, it was still a super fun experiment.  When you mix the acidic and base solutions together, a chemical reaction occurs causing a gas.  The gas bubbles expand quickly causing a sudden eruption which can be super fun, unless you’re not expecting it and you get a priceless picture like I did, haha!

There is also a Golden Putty experiment that we haven’t gotten to yet, but so far this kit has been amazing and will be something every little girl will want this holiday season.

 

***I did not receive any financial compensation, simply the product free to me in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion***

Meet Pupbo, One Of The Smartest Robotic Pets On The Market

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Robotic toys that feature artificial intelligence are all the rage this year.  Make that AI toy a child’s favorite companion like a dog and you’ve got a HUGE hit.  This holiday season I anticipate we’ll be hearing A LOT more about the super cute Pupbo from Silverlit.

 

 

Meet this little cutie, Pupbbo.  Pupbo is a lifelike robot dog that can learn 12 different tricks.  You will teach Pupbo using your very own voice commands.  Pupbo’s bone isn’t just any old bone, it’s a SmartBone that will help you teach him!  With the SmartBone included, you can name your dog, and you can also personalize up to 12 different commands in your own secret languages for lifelike poses.  No matter what language you speak, you can teach Pupbo which is brilliant for making this a universal toy.  Pupbo can also display different emotions such as happy and sad making him even more realistic.  If your kids have an electronic device, they can use the free interactive app to view Pupbo’s happiness, health status and direct-control different tricks.

Inside the box you’ll find:

  • 1 Pupbo (of course
  • 1 SmartBone
  • 1 Command Card
  • 1 Instruction Manual

 

 

In the official commercial, you can really get an idea of how much fun Pupbo is.  The movement is more articulate than other robotic pets I’ve seen on the market and my kids absolutely love Pupbo and his funny tricks.

To learn how to train your Pupbo, make sure you check out this instructional video below:

 

 

The video will teach you how to change Pupbo’s name to whatever you would like it to be.  You can also train your brand new best friend tricks with different commands.  Once your Pupbo is programmed, there will be no need for the SmartBone to stay in his mouth as he’ll remember the commands you’ve taught him, just like a real dog!

Expect to see Pupbo on every kid’s list this year so make sure you stock up now!  Pupbo is going to be a hot ticket item for sure!

 

***I did not receive any financial compensation, simply the product free to me in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion***

5 Tips To Avoid Food Coma This Thanksgiving

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Thanksgiving is almost here, and every year we ALL indulge a little bit too much and absolutely regret it later.  We feel full, tired, overstuffed, and if you’re like me, you don’t typically consider the calorie consumption until later and say “what have I done?!”, haha!  Did you know the average Thanksgiving meal has us eating 3,000 calories in one sitting?!  That’s right, 1 and a half times what our DAILY recommended intake is!  This year, thanks to my sponsor Jacob Bustos, I have 5 of the most fabulous tips to help you avoid the food coma this Thanksgiving.

 

Tip #1 – Water, water, water!

You should drink plenty of water throughout the day as it is, but it’s ESPECIALLY important on Thanksgiving.  Drinking water throughout the day, and during or after your Thanksgiving meal, will help aid your digestion.  Water helps to break down food so that your body can absorb the nutrients and digest the meal at a faster pace.

 

Tip #2 – Use more fruits and veggies in your meal planning

The U.S. Department of Agriculture recommends filling half of your plate with fruits and vegetables at each meal, and your Thanksgiving meal is no different!  Fruits and vegetables are more packed with nutrients and lower in calories than many of the heavier food options we typically serve on Thanksgiving, so offering a wide variety of fruit and vegetable based dishes will help lower your caloric intake while the natural fiber will help keep you full, leading to less snacking on leftovers throughout the day.

 

Tip #3 – Indulge on the lighter side

No matter what dishes are being served at your Thanksgiving dinner, it is possible to indulge and have some of everything.  The key of course is moderation.  Rather than have a few full plates of various dishes and sides, settle for one full plate with a small serving of all the foods you want to enjoy so you don’t break your calorie bank, so to speak.  With smaller portions, you still get to enjoy all the great flavor without feeling the food coma or regret later.

 

Tip #4 – Make sure you eat breakfast!

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and I know you’ll be tempted to skip breakfast on Thanksgiving to “save room for later” but don’t!  If you stick to your normal meal routine, you’ll stay full and satisfied all day long, making you less likely to ‘pig out’ at the dinner table.  Eating a hearty meal in the morning keeps your appetite in check the rest of the day so you can enjoy the Thanksgiving spread in moderation because you won’t feel starved by the time food is served.

 

Tip #5 – Substitute the bad stuff

There are a number of ways you can either substitute the bad stuff or compromise on portion size.  Rather than fattening cream or milk in your mashed potatoes, go for a lighter dish and use a chicken or vegetable stock for the added liquid.  Want to serve your favorite pie but don’t trust yourself to stop at just one slice?  Make smaller versions of your favorite pies with ramekins for smaller portion sizes, and you can even skip the crust to cut more calories!  Another great way to make substitutions is simply removing the skin from your turkey which will drastically reduce the fat and calorie count in your serving of that beautiful Thanksgiving bird.

I know I’ll be following all of these great tips this Thanksgiving to help maintain the 55 lbs I lost last year and stay feeling my best this Thanksgiving.

South Park Fans Rejoice…Fractured But Whole Has Finally Arrived!

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If you’re a South Park fan, chances are for the past 3 1/2 years since the release of South Park The Stick Of Truth, you’ve been eagerly awaiting the release of the new highly anticipated game South Park Fractured But Whole.  The wait is finally over, and once you get your hands on this game it’s easy to understand why this is going to be one of the hottest video games this holiday season.

 

 

About the game:

In this epic new game you will delve into the crime-ridden underbelly of South Park.  Created alongside South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone, The Fractured but Whole once again lets players become the New Kid in South Park, joining Stan, Kyle, Kenny and Cartman in a hilarious and outrageous RPG adventure.  This time, you will find yourself part of the dedicated group of crime fighters known as Coon and Friends (fronted by Eric Cartman’s superhero alter-ego, The Coon.)  Team up with Mysterion, Toolshed, Human Kite, Mosquito, Mint Berry Crunch and a host of others to battle the forces of evil while Coon strives to make his team the most beloved superheroes in history.

 

 

Who’s in the game?  Aside from the usual cast of South Park characters (all with superhero aliases) you’ll also come across the Crab People, Jesus, Randy and even Morgan Freeman who know runs a South Park taco joint which doubles as a potion-concocting station.  Just don’t try and fight him…nobody messes with Morgan Freeman.

Gameplay is very similar to the original, but this time you’re out there completing superhero missions to fill out your character sheet.  The character creation stages now also include a chance to choose your race, which also determines your difficulty level.  The darker skin tone your choose, the harder the difficulty level will be as you’ll get less money for achievements and people will noticeably treat you worse.  The new mini-games are lots of fun and are a really great addition to the game.

The game may be a little slow to start, but after a while it will open up into the signature absurdity that is South Park, and you’ll be fighting everything from Professor Chaos’ minions to the infamous Crab People.  It wouldn’t be South Park without a super-shock factor, and if you thought the Stick of Truth’s zombie Nazi fetuses were a shock, you haven’t seen anything yet.

In this fun new addition to the South Park family, you will recruit up to 12 members of Coon and Friends to your cause, including Mysterion, The Human Kite, and the infamous Coon himself.  Combine your special powers with the heroes from Coon and Friends to eliminate anyone that gets in your way and defeat the dark power that has spread its evil tentacles over South Park.  By the end of the game you’ll have a whole arsenal of characters to choose from that have been hand selected to form your team.  While the raunchiness of the game may not be for everyone, it was absolute perfection for me, and I know other South Park fans will love this game just as much as me.

If you haven’t seen the trailer yet, you seriously need to check it out.  In just under 2 minutes you’ll be completely sold (TRUST ME) and you’ll see why the much anticipated game is a huge hit among South Park fans all over the globe.

Ubisoft seriously out-did themselves this time!  Make sure you follow Ubisoft on their social media channels so you don’t miss any of the great games and upcoming releases Ubisoft has to offer:

 

***I did not receive any financial compensation, simply the product free to me in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion***

Hammer Stahl American Clad Cookware: The Best Tools For The Best Meals

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When it comes to your family gatherings this holiday season, I’m sure you’re the same as anyone else and only want to serve your family the very best.  While you might plan your meals down to every last ingredient, we often overlook our cookware which makes a bigger difference than you can possibly imagine.  When I found myself seriously disappointed in my current cookware I started asking myself what it was I didn’t like about my current cookware, and what it was that I wanted out of it.  In the end I had a long list of disappointments and and even longer list of functions I wanted to be able to do with my cookware as well as the benefits I was hoping to get out of it.  When I came across the products from Hammer Stahl, I knew the search was over…finally SOMEONE who understood just how important quality is to making a HUGE difference in your meal.

 

 

Hammer Stahl is American Clad cookware that is designed to be the absolute best there is on the market.  So what are some of the reasons that Hammer Stahl just can’t be beat?

  • Hammer Stahl’s 7-ply stainless steel.  Other manufacturers typically offer 3-ply and 5-ply construction cookware which leaves a lot to be desired.  The Hammer Stahl 7-ply stainless cookware includes 3 layers of aluminum so the various pieces cook incredibly even without sacrificing durability.
  • Hammer Stahl uses a titanium-stabilized 316Ti stainless steel cooking surface that is more durable and inert than the typical 304 series (AKA 18/10) steel.
  • Hammer Stahl’s cookware is induction-ready without compromising the pan.  Hammer Stahl’s design protects the less corrosion resistant 400 series magnetic steel by sandwiching it between other layers of metal rather than putting it on the exterior of the pan.  The result is a durable exterior that keeps its beautiful shine.
  • The custom handle design is hollow to stay cool and is shaped to fit comfortably in your hand…no awkward grip on the pan!

 

WHY 7-PLY MAKES A DIFFERENCE:

 

BENEFITS OF 316Ti:

 

After learning all about the Hammer Stahl cookware I knew that I absolutely had to try a piece out to see what the big fuss was all about.  I’ve never come across such quality cookware, and with the holidays on the horizon there was no better time to put it to the test.

 

 

With so many sides and sauces to prepare for holiday meals, the 1.5 Quart Saute Pan makes the perfect addition to any bustling kitchen.  The versatility of being able to transition from stovetop to oven also makes it a really great item to have if you prepare meals and desserts for one or two often.  Want to cook up vegetables and grains?  Yeap, you can do that too.  So many great options with one small convenient pan…you guys KNOW I had to put it to the test and see if it could hold up to the abuse my busy kitchen can put out.

 

 

You should all know by now that I bake…a lot.  What you guys don’t know is, my husband (poor guy) is allergic to chocolate.  Most of the time when I bake, I have to make a small batch of blondies just for him.  With how often I’m baking in the kitchen, it just seemed natural that baking would be a no-brainer way to test out this meticulously crafted pan.  The 7 layers of metal in Hammer Stahl cookware’s construction are used throughout, not just on the base, which means that the aluminum core distributes heat evenly throughout the base and sides, creating a cooking vessel that is less prone to burning and heats more efficiently.  Thanks to this even distribution of each cooking layer, the blondies I baked for my husband turned out perfectly and cooked more evenly than any other piece of cookware I’ve used to bake with.  So far, I’m absolutely LOVING the quality Hammer Stahl has put at my fingertips.

 

 

Carmelizing onions is a breeze when you’ve got a fabulous sidekick like the Hammer Stahl 1.5 Quart Saute Pan.  The heat disperses so evenly that my onions cooked quickly, beautifully, and were achieved with very little effort.  There’s no better way to top a burger than with some golden caramelized onions, and the onions I made using my favorite new pan were the best I’ve ever had.  The flavors were pulled out beautifully and the result was quite possibly the most spectacular lunch I’ve ever consumed.

 

 

I have dietary restrictions that my family doesn’t, so sometimes a dinner that works for the hubby and kids won’t necessarily work for me.  On nights like that I have a dinner that I LOVE making in a small batch and it’s super easy with my Hammer Stahl pan.  Once the chicken is cooked, you set it off to the side, simply wipe out the pan, and make the sauce directly in the same pan!  Add the chicken back to the sauce, put the lid on, and pop it in the oven to finish the dish off.  I was absolutely blown away by the clean, fresh taste of my honey garlic chicken made using Hammer Stahl.  The flavors have never popped so beautifully and tasted so pure before, so I am one SUPER happy camper at the moment.  My favorite dish just got even better!!

 

 

Caramel sauce is something that just seems to go hand in hand with Fall desserts.  I’m sad to admit that for YEARS I’ve been using store-bought sauce, well, because if you’ve ever tried to make homemade caramel sauce you know that it is less than easy to perfect (or even come halfway close to accomplishing for most novice cooks).  I figured now that I have a really great sauce pan, there was no time like the present to attempt making caramel for the first time in many (MANY) years.  The sugar caramelized beautifully and evenly, making for an AMAZING tasting caramel sauce that the kids and I couldn’t wait to devour.  The caramel sauce made the perfect topping for some spice cake and cream cheese frosting cupcakes I made.  The kids (and surprisingly my hard-to-please husband) all said it was the best caramel sauce they’ve ever had and all I can think is that is HAS to be my new best friend, my Hammer Stahl pan.

 

For the whole 33 years of my existence, I’ve always just thought that the quality of cookware didn’t matter, and either way your food got cooked.  I have never been more wrong about anything in my entire life.  Now that I’ve experienced THE BEST cookware out there, I can’t wait to see what I can cook up over the holiday season, and if I’m lucky, hopefully Santa will help me grow my Hammer Stahl collection.  Whether you’re shopping to replace your cookware before the holidays are in full swing or you’re shopping for a great gift, you absolutely can’t go wrong with anything from the Hammer Stahl lineup.  They also offer some of the most amazing cutlery, bakeware, and accessories so you can outfit your whole kitchen with Hammer Stahl amazingness.

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Destiny 2: The Perfect Gift For Gamers This Holiday Season

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If you have a gamer on your list this holiday season, I have good news!  Destiny 2 is finally here!  From the makers of the acclaimed hit game Destiny, comes the much-anticipated sequel and fans everywhere are rejoicing.  Destiny 2 is one of the HOTTEST items this year, so make sure you pick up your copies now!  This highly anticipated sequel offers a wide-variety of gameplay so it makes the perfect holiday gift for teens and adults alike.

About the game:

Humanity’s last safe city has fallen to an overwhelming invasion force, led by Ghaul, the imposing commander of the brutal Red Legion.  He has stripped the city’s Guardians of their power, and forced the survivors to flee. You will venture to mysterious, unexplored worlds of our solar system to discover an arsenal of weapons and devastating new combat abilities. To defeat the Red Legion and confront Ghaul, you must reunite humanity’s scattered heroes, stand together, and fight back to reclaim our home.

In Destiny 2, every player creates their own character called a Guardian, humanity’s chosen protectors.  Players can choose from playing the cinematic, story campaign, venturing into the expansive destinations to join in cooperative modes including Strike missions. You can also explore and complete Quests, Adventures and Patrols, or uncover Lost Sectors and Treasure Chests, while rallying with other Guardians to dominate Public and Heroic Events, Flash Points, and more.  For competitive players, Destiny 2 offers intense 4v4 multiplayer matches in ‘The Crucible’.  An all-new, community-oriented feature implemented in Destiny 2 is the ‘Guided Games system’ to help players find like-minded groups to experience some of Destiny 2’s most challenging activities.  Whether you like to play alone or with a large group, Destiny 2 is a versatile game that everyone who gets their hands on it really enjoys.

Gameplay Features:

  • Rich cinematic story campaign.
  • Multiple cooperative game modes for epic, social fun.
  • Intense 4v4 competitive multiplayer matches, including 5 different PVP modes.
  • Expansive, never-before-seen worlds and spaces to explore.
  • Customize your character’s weapons and armor with an all-new array of gear.
  • Discover Lost Sectors, complete new Adventure missions, or rally to Public Events with other Guardians.
  • Introducing a brand new Guided Games system that helps players find like-minded groups to experience Destiny 2’s most challenging activities, like the Raid.

Just in time for the holidays the first expansion pack, Destiny 2 Expansion 1: Curse Of Osiris, will become available on December 5th and I know my husband absolutely can not wait for it!  As hinted earlier, you’re traveling to Mercury to reunite with Osiris, a banished member of the Vanguard, to prevent the Vex from opening a time gate that will let them amass an army that could reshape the universe.  There are a few fun new things that gamers should look out for with Destiny 2 Expansion 1:

  • New Stories & Adventures – Journey through time and space to learn the secrets of Osiris, avert a dark future, and rebuild the ties between the legendary Warlock and his greatest student – Ikora Rey
  • New Activities – Explore Mercury and its mysterious “Infinite Forest”
  • Claim New Rewards – Earn new themed weapons, armor, and gear

If you haven’t seen the Destiny 2 Expansion 1 trailer yet, you absolutely have to check it out!

 

 

***I did not receive any financial compensation, simply the product free to me in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion***

 

Thanksgiving Made Easy With Oriental Trading

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We all know that Thanksgiving can be stressful enough, let alone worrying about planning out the perfect table to go with your delicious meal.  Thanks to my friends over at Oriental Trading, I’ve pulled together some of my favorite Fall/Thanksgiving themed items to create an easy to put together table that your guests will love.  If you’re wondering how you can get the same easy-to-put-together table, here are the items that I used to create this fun Fall festive table:

I always get a disposable tablecloth when I’m having guests over for the holidays.  It makes cleanup a lot easier, and you don’t have to worry about spill staining your good tablecloths, especially if you’ll be having young guests over!  The Thanksgiving Leaves Tablecloth will give your table a decorative display for the main course!  A wonderful addition to your Thanksgiving dinner or any autumn event, this large plastic Thanksgiving Leaves Tablecloth will easily let you bring the beauty of fall indoors for all to enjoy.  (Tablecloth dimensions are 54″ x 108″)

Paper plates are another great way to make setup easy and cleanup effortless.  No matter what occasion you’re shopping for, these paper plates are perfect for parties and occasions of all sizes!  A colorful addition to birthdays, wedding receptions, showers, graduations and other events like your fabulous Thanksgiving gathering.  The larger Chocolate Brown Square Paper Dinner Plates are perfect for the main course while the smaller Orange Square Paper Dessert Plates are perfect for desserts or smaller items like rolls and biscuits.

You’ll obviously need some napkins to help contain all the holiday mess and for our Thanksgiving setup I got the Chocolate Brown Luncheon Napkins and paired them with the Orange Beverage Napkins to keep the look pretty similar to our plates.

One of my most DREADED things to clean up after a holiday meal is the silverware.  I generally dislike cleaning silverware as it is, and after a holiday celebration there is SO MUCH silverware!  These Premium Metallic Gold Cutlery pieces are going to be a TOTAL lifesaver this Thanksgiving!  Not only are these pieces durable and heavyweight, they’re also quite pretty to look at and make a great touch of shine to the table.  Includes eight 7″ spoons, eight 7-3/4″ knives and eight 7-1/2″ forks. Plastic. (2 dozen per unit)

Holiday celebrations always seem to leave stacks and stacks of dirty cups to wash and these Orange Paper Cups are the answer to my personal cup hell.   They eliminate breakage and are disposable, so they make for easy cleanup.

Just to keep the Thanksgiving gathering civil (we all know how family members can disagree sometimes) I always suggest place cards to take the guess work out of sitting down to dinner.  These super cute Thanksgiving Place Cards are made from the Thanksgiving Place Card Craft Kit and were super easy to make.  They take just a few minutes to put together and add a super festive touch to the table’s decor.

These Gold Glittered Pumpkin Votive Holders are probably my favorite items I got for our dinner party.  They shine and sparkle and add a great touch of Fall to our setup.  You can use standard candles or battery operated candles, whatever your personal preference is.

Last but not least, I ordered some Small Hay Bales as well as the Metallic Mini Pumpkin & Gourd Assortment to give a super cute mini-pumpkin-patch feel to the table.  Whether you use one small hay bale or stack a few, this miniature hay bale is a versatile decorating piece.  Add the little pumpkins and gourds and you’ve got an adorable touch to your Thanksgiving feast.

This is just a very small fraction of what Oriental Trading has to help make your Thanksgiving epic, make sure you check out everything they have to offer to find the items that are perfect for your holiday get-togethers.

 

***I did not receive any financial compensation, simply the product free to me in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion***

Modern Fun For The Holidays With Kid Made Modern

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If you’ve followed my blog for a little while, I’m sure Kid Made Modern is a name you’ll remember.  My kids had the pleasure of trying out some fabulous KMM products earlier this year, and they absolutely loved how fun the products were while also allowing them to express themselves in their own fun way.  Sometimes inspiration and creativity is hard to come by for kids, but Kid Made Modern products will inspire your kids to find and enjoy creativity everywhere they go!  Many of the KMM kits are portable and easy to take anywhere so your little ones can create wherever creativity and inspiration strike!  There are a few new products from KMM coming out so when my kids and I got the chance to get our hands on them we were thrilled to be able to try them out.

Animal Menagerie, On-The-Go Make A Face Kit, and Rock Star Jewelry Kit are just a few of the fun new products coming out, and my kids and I were thrilled to be able to take a peek at them!

The all new Kid Made Modern On-The-Go Make A Face Kit was TONS of fun!  This super cute kit allows your little one to create their own colorful cast of characters using the hundreds of felt pieces and googly eyes included in this easy-to-carry bag.  Whether your little one chooses to make cuddly characters or brutish beasts (or even a living booger like my daughter), the control is totally in your little one’s hands.

This kit includes:

  • 12 printed die-cut felt sticker sheets
  • 78 googly eyes
  • 1 printed zip-top canvas bag

This kit has been a lifesaver on the long drive to town for groceries (we live in a rural area and the store is a half-hour drive away) and has come in handy a few times already.  There are a few other On-The-Go kits from Kid Made Modern and we will be adding them to our KMM collection in the near future!

If you have a little one who likes to make jewelry, then the new Kid Made Modern Rock Star Jewelry Making Kit will make the perfect gift for any occasion!  This kit if full of beautiful nature-inspired baubles that you can put together in endless combinations to create show-stopping bracelets and necklaces.  The beads are inspired by crystals, gems and rocks. All of them can be organized and stored in the handy carrying case which lets you take your supplies on the go.  My daughter has made a few fabulous necklaces with this kit and she loves the stone feel to the pieces.

This kit includes:

  • 171 assorted beads
  • 1 hemp cord
  • Instructions to help guide you
  • Carrying case with handle

All the pieces your little one needs to create custom jewelry pieces are in one convenient kit, how cool is that?

Last but not least, we also received the new Kid Made Modern Animal Menagerie Kit and this was a super fun way for brother and sister to work together to make one single finished product together.  I love how they each got to express their own creativity while making one piece that represents them both and looks super cool!  You color the wooden pieces individually so you an lay them flat, then assemble them into a cool piece that both functions as an expression of art and a super cool addition to any bedroom’s decor.

This kit includes:

  • 14 laser-cut wooden pieces
  • 20 colored pencils
  • Pencil sharpener

I think the best part about this kit wasn’t how much fun my kiddos had, it was the ability this kit had to bridge the age gap between my kiddos (12 and 6 years old) long enough so that they could work together and see that it’s a possibility to do so without them both killing over from boredom.

 

This holiday season, no matter what you (or Santa) bring for the kiddos try out from Kid Made Modern, you really can’t go wrong!  Tons of fun with tons of options for endless creation and fun.

 

***I did not receive any financial compensation, simply the product free to me in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion***

Move To The Beat Of Your Own Tune with SoundMoovz by Cra-Z-Art

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If you haven’t heard of SoundMoovz yet, they are probably one of the greatest inventions that I’ve EVER come across!  SoundMoovz is the revolutionary motion-activated instrumental device that allows you to play sounds with movements.  You can create sounds by moving, and dance along at the same time.  It is a completely new performance sensation, changing the way you interact with music, while having fun.

Once you receive your SoundMoovz, it’s not long before you can get going and start having some fun!  The app you’ll need is easily available (and free), so there’s no extra cost to enjoy all the sweet fun SoundMoovz offers.  In the app you’ll find over 400 sounds that range from robots and drums to melodic sounds like the “sunrise” category.  Each SoundMoovz package comes with two special bands that users wear to enable the device.  These super cool musical bands can also be connected to a speaker for a bigger sound.

My daughter had an absolute BLAST learning how to use these SoundMoovz musical bands.  Judging from how easy it was for my 6 year old daughter to pick up, I’m willing to bet that anyone, no matter how young or old, will enjoy moving through life to the beat of their own tune.  SoundMoovz is currently available in pink, blue, and black so there’s bound to be a set of bands that’s just perfect for whoever’s the lucky recipient of such a fabulous gift.  With Christmas just around the corner I can’ think of a better time to stock up on a few packages of SoundMoovz!

These bands each come with their own CR2032 button battery so I was a little worried about how the battery life would be.  It’s not that the batteries are expensive, I can usually buy a 5 pack of the CR2032 batteries online for just a few bucks, but if I had to replace them after every use it just wasn’t going to be worth it for me.  I am super pleasantly surprised that over the week my daughter has been using them (and it’s been A LOT) I haven’t had to replace the batteries even once!

Check out this short clip of my daughter learning how to use SoundMoovz, you’ll see how quickly she picked up on moving like a robot when we switched to the robotic sounds:

 

If you have a music-lover in your life, I really can’t think of a better gift this holiday season than their own set of SoundMoovz.  Throw in a few extra batteries for a stocking stuffer and you’ve got a gift that will give all year long.

 

***I did not receive any financial compensation, simply the product free to me in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion***

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