So, so soft and comfortable. – North 15 Boy’s %100 Cotton Flannel Pajama Pants (Size 8 – 18).

I have all boys. Some love to hunt, but all love animals. Even my husband is a hunter. So, I was thrilled to see this line of flannel pajama pants. They offer several different patterns with deer, and hunting dogs, as well as your traditional plaid flannels. They offer them in sizes from 8-18, and I find that they run true to size. At least the size we ordered was right on target. I love that this is true flannel, and is 100% Cotton. So many companies are cheaping out now, and use Polyester. My pair of jammy pants arrived with no odor to them whatsoever. They were very clean, and fresh looking. My younger son absolutely loves them, especially because they feel so soft and comfortable. He will only wear things that are soft and comfortable, lol. Quality wise, they are top notch. All of the stitching was done tight and on point. I didn’t even have a dangly thread to trim. They arrived with no stains, tears, holes, snags, or deformity. The legs are nice and even. The waist has a 1 ½” wide elastic band and draw string. The draw string does not have to be used though, the elastic was done well, and holds the pants up perfectly. Since it is a wider waistband, it sits flatter and won’t roll on you. They also stitched the elastic very well. When it’s not done well, it can start rolling on you right away. These are not flame retardant, like some children’s jammies. I rather have my son wear cotton anyhow. It is healthier for the skin. They can be washed and dried. They are all cotton, and can shrink a little. I suggest drying on a cooler temp, and we wash everything with cold water. Overall, we are extremely happy with these flannel pants. They more than met our expectations. I can’t express enough how much my son loves them.

Here is their size chart:

Size 8 Waist 11 inches front rise 10 ½ inches Back rise 12 inches Out seam 36 ½

Size 10-12 Waist 12 inches front rise 11 ¼ inches Back rise 12 ¾ inches Out seam 37 ½

Size 14-16 Waist 13 inches front rise 12 inches Back rise 13 ½ inches Out seam 38 ½

Size 18 Waist 14 inches front rise 12 ¾ inches Back rise 14 ¼ inches Out seam 39 ½

I received these, for free, in exchange for an unbiased and honest review. – North 15 Boy’s %100 Cotton Flannel Pajama Pants (Size 8 – 18).

If you would like to purchase these jammy pants, they can be found here on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01KGJ8NY4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It’s so fluffy! – Really Stuffed™ Volleyball Pillow.

My youngest has a freaky allergy to bugs. Not sure which ones. He severely reacts at times, and at other times, really welts up and feels very sick. He is not an outdoor type of kid because of this. So, I was happy to see this ball. It’s bright, and fun looking. It can be thrown in the house, and he can run around and be all “kid” with it. I don’t have to worry too much, about him breaking anything. This is a super plush, 8”, volleyball. The bright blue and yellow are reminiscent to me of volleyballs. It is also so vibrant and easy to see where it landed. It is so super plush, you could actually lay on it, like a pillow. This over stuffed ball, is even close to the size of a real volleyball. Depending on the size of your indoor basketball hoop, if you have one, you may be able to use this ball with it. It should swish right through. Since it is easy to grasp, because it is stuffed, it is even good for little ones, when experiencing their first ball play. All of the stitching was well done on this ball. Mine arrived in perfect condition. It has no holes, stains, tears, or odors on it and to it. It’s really well made. I love how all ages can play with this together, in home. Just because you are inside, doesn’t mean you can’t play around and have some fun together as a family. My son can even throw this around to himself to burn off that energy that all our young ones have. He always has to be busy, and this ball fits the bill. He can just hold onto it, and fling it around. He can roll it around with his feet, under his desk, when he’s at his computer, and so much more. It’s the perfect toy for indoors.

I received this, at a discount, in exchange for an unbiased and honest review. – Really Stuffed™ Volleyball Pillow 8″ Round Plush Gift.

If you would like to purchase this product, it can be found here on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01E1Q2YZM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

So cuddly soft. – Homestarts’ Lil’ Jumbl Children Play Mat.

Talk about cute! I absolutely love this mat. It’s such a cute purple lamb. I no longer have a tiny one, but I have 3 kids. Fortunately, my husbands’ boss just had a little girl, so this purple beauty went to her. This mat is so, so soft. I can’t express enough how soft it is. It has this silky feel to it. The plush material is so fine, and that causes the luxurious feel. The mat is quite large as well. It measures out at 47” long and 35” wide. The thickness varies depending on where you are on the mat, but it is all so soft. The ears were sewn on well, and can be grasped, and crinkled, and chewed on. They make a crinkle sound when you manipulate them. This is a great tactile, and sensory stimulator. I can see this being used as a play mat, snuggle mat, and even a napping mat. It is that soft and comfortable. You can even use it as a stroller liner when it’s cold out. Beware, if you have a pet, they may try to claim it as their own, it’s that soft. Because it’s like a blanket, it’s easy to fold, store, and take with you. It had no odor to it upon arrival, at all. All of the stitching was done tight and on point. I had no stains, tears, or snags on this blanket at all. They even have it available in a blue bear, and orange lion. There are no little pieces to come off and be a choking hazard. It really is a great blanket/play mat.

I received this, at a discount, in exchange for an unbiased and honest review. : Homestarts’ Lil’ Jumbl Children Play Mat, Baby Nap Mat, Tummy Time Mat, Toddler Crawl Playmat, Portable And Easy To Carry. Plush Material.

If you would like to purchase this product, it can be found here on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Lil-Jumbl-Children-Portable-Foldable/dp/B01J92QSW8/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

Water fun! – Kids To Discovers’ Prextex Mini Foam Water Guns.

We do not have a large pool right now, but my son loves to splash around in his small pool with water toys. These are also great for that. These can also be used even if you don’t have a pool. You can fill buckets with water, and the kids can fill these up with that. There are 4 in a set, and they are made much better than I thought they would be. I have seen cheap ones at our local store, and I though these were going to be the same. My son is a bruiser, without even trying to be, so I am happy with the quality. These are made out of foam, like our foam pool noodles. They are a lot of fun as well. Since people are ridiculously gun phobic, these are better to run around with, than a water gun. You will get 4 water foam guns and 1 inflatable beach ball in your set. Each foam gun is a different color. I received a green, orange, blue and yellow guns in my set. You can also just shoot puffs of air at yourself when not playing in the water. My son gets a kick out of that for some reason, lol. The insides are made out of plastic, which gives them their rigidity and durability. The water blasters are 11 inches long, and easy to operate. All you do is place the blaster into the water, and pull back on the end. Then to shoot, just push forward on the end. So, perfect for all ages and skill levels. The beach ball is pretty big; like the traditional size we grew up with. It’s about a 12 to 14” ball. If your kids end up throwing these at each other, they really shouldn’t hurt. Only the outside ends are plastic. The rest of the plastic is inside of the foam. We think these are a lot of fun. The water shoots a lot farther than I thought it would. My youngest was definitely happy about it. It shoots approx..10 – 15ft depending on the wind. We categorize these as a summer must have, if you have kids.

I received these, at a discount, in exchange for an unbiased and honest review. – Kids To Discovers’ Prextex Mini Foam Water Gun Light Weight Soaker Cannon Shooter With Beach Ball , Pool Party Supplies, Favors, Gifts, Toys (4 Pack)

If you would like to purchase these, they can be found here on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01FKSNSQO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It’s Space time! – Treepenguin’s Space Exploration Wall Decals.

Years ago, when my older kids were younger, and they wanted to personalize their rooms, that involved wallpaper borders and paint, lol. So, with my youngest, I am loving the new wall decals out on the market now. This set from Treepenguin, on Amazon, is a lot of fun. It is their Space exploration set, and it consists of the nine planets, the sun, stars, spaceships, comets, steroids, and a satellite. I love that the planets are labeled, so you can set them up in an educational manner for your kids. All the pieces do not have to be used either. If your kids are a little older, you do not need to put the spaceships up. Since these are easy decals, you can remove the spaceships as they get older to. These are made out of pre-cut vinyl. It is just peel and stick; so easy. They key is to apply these to clean, smooth surface. I do not have bumpy drywall, so I did not test these on that type of surface. I have regular flat drywall, and these work great on that, glass, mirror, and refrigerator surfaces. The key is to wipe clean the area first. Even your walls. You want to make sure there is no fingerprint, grease or dust residue on the surface. Otherwise, these won’t stick well. I placed a few in our bathroom to test how they did with humidity, and they do great. They have not started to peel off at all. The great thing about them is you can change your mind at any time. They do not cost a lot, and they will not mar your surfaces. These are a no brainer to apply as well. You can lift it up over and over until you get it placed where you need to. Included with this set is even a fun fact sheet about the planets, asteroids, comets, and stars. You can actually educate your child without even knowing that’s what you are up to, lol. It’s a parenting win! The planet vinyls range in size from 3” to 13”. Pluto being the smallest, and Saturn being the largest. So, these are not too big or too small. I am very pleased with this set overall, and really have no complaints.

I received these for free, in exchange for an unbiased and honest review. – Treepenguin’s Space Exploration Wall Decals.

If you would like to purchase these decals, they can be found here on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01EYZEADE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

REV cars in action. – Avalanche Brands’ Rev (2 Cars Included).

I have a now, 9 year old son, who loves toys like this one. So, I was thrilled to be able to review this with him. He is a big critic too. If he does not like something, he points out all the things he hates, lol. I do have to say, these cars arrive very well packaged, and arrive with an easy to follow instruction booklet. They stress in this booklet to be gentle with the cars, and advise that they be used indoors only. Keep that in mind. They also require that you have a smart phone or tablet where you can download the necessary app to utilize them. There are two Rev cars in the set, and each car requires 4 AA batteries, which are not included. You will need a Philips Head screwdriver to access the battery compartments. I have Android devices, and you can find the REV app in your Google Play Store, for free. It comes up as REV Robotic Enhance Vehicles by WowWee Group. It even has 4.2 stars, which is pretty good for a toy app. The app let’s your smart phone or tablet connect to the cars. It connects fast too. I was very impressed with it. You have to have a tablet or smartphone, there is no separate controller to operate these cars. These cars are operating off our Galaxy Note 5 phones, and Samsung tablets perfectly. You can just drive it around or battle them. I love the shooting sounds. They sound more futuristic, and not like real active guns. I am amazed at how fast the card actually go. The controls to make the cars move are finger controlled from you screen. Your right hand does the direction, and the left hand does the acceleration. There is actually reverse with the car too. The screen on the app is easy to follow, and if you choose the wrong option, it’s easy to redo. My son loves the campaign mode. He was so excited once he beat it the first time. With the campaign mode the cars shoot lasers at each other, and score points, until one of them wins. He is such a computer kid, I am happy to see him up and at least playing with this toy. It’s great because he can play with someone else, as well as me or his dad. It’s fun for all ages. You don’t have to play with anyone either, My son even did the campaign mode as one person. So, this is a great set for an only child as well. I am very impressed at how responsive this toy is to the app. It’s really well done. And, the speed of the cars is so impressive. It’s a great set overall.

I received this product for free, in exchange for an unbiased and honest review. – Avalanche Brands’ Rev (2 Cars Included).

If you would like to purchase this product, it can be found here on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Wow-Wee-Rev-Cars-Included/dp/B00VVGIBX0/ref=sr_1_1?m=A2P5I4NW0QQAX1&s=baby-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1466715838&sr=1-1&keywords=rev

Saftey in the tub. – Melanov’s Non-slip Bathtub Mat for Toddlers and Infants.

Last year, one of my son’s childhood friends passed away falling in the shower. Ironically, that same week, my son fell in the shower. Thankfully he was ok. Having a non-slip surface in your tub, cannot only save your kids life, but your life as well. Just thinking about that poor young man makes me cringe to this day. Do not take safety for granted at any age. Train your children young, get them a bathmat. This particular bath mat from Melanov on Amazon, is really cute too. I love how it’s clear in color with the vivid outdoor scene on it. It’s really fresh looking for a bathmat. It measures out at 15” wide x 28” long. These are my measurements. This bathmat has 144 suction cups on it too. They state to wash it off, on both sides prior to use. Also, to ensure a great adherence to the tub floor, to wet the area prior to placement. It’s made out of a PVC material, and made to let the water drain off it easier. This helps keep the mildew growth down on the mat. That is always my one pet peeve about bath mats. I think it’s a small price to pay for safety, though. Make sure you adhered it correctly to the tub floor before letting your kids bathe on it. It adheres really well too. You can stand and wiggle on it, and it stays put. I love the bright vivid colors on the clear background. I am comfortable recommending this product.

I received this product, at a discount, in exchange for an unbiased and honest review. – Melanov’s Non-slip Bathtub Mat for Toddlers and Infants.

If you would like to purchase this product, it can be found here on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01B22C0KW/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Family fun with this toy! – Avalanche Brands’ Miposaur.

I have a just turned 9, year old son. He loves dinosaurs, and interactive electronics. This toy combines the two. In other words, I have a very, very happy son right now. This toy is silly and fun. Does it run flawlessly, and perfectly, like the directions say. Well, no it doesn’t. But, no toy like this ever has for us, lol. It runs well, and really entertains, so it’s a winner in our eyes. My son does have another interactive toy like this; a cat. So, we are used to how they are supposed to operate. We are liking the additions of the trackball and Miposaur app for our Android devices. That adds two different levels of interaction, which is a nice plus. If you get tired, or bored, of one way, you have two other ways to interact with it at that time. The app is free on Android from the Playstore. Just type in Miposaur in the search, and it comes up as Miposaur from Wowwee Group Ltd. I cannot personally vouch for IOS. The app did not take up a lot of room on our devices either.

The Miposaur requires 4 AA batteries, and the trackball requires 4 AAA batteries. They are not included, and you will need a Philips Head screwdriver to access the compartments. Our remote links up right away, and we haven’t had any issues with communication between the two. The trackball is easy to hold and use. Part of it is a dial, that you just turn to the action desired. There are no words to read, just pictures of the actions: Dance, Food, Teddy Bear, Ball, Leash and Beat Box modes. The Beat Box mode is so funny, I love it. You can also interact with hand gestures. Overall, it’s pretty easy to do. Sometimes, it doesn’t pick up on the hand gestures. The IR sensors are in located in the nose area. You need to do the gestures clearly in front of this area , and not to fast, or the Miposaur can’t read them. The same goes with the 2 clapping modes. You need to clap loud and clear, and concisely, and it picks it up well. If you rub the back of it’s neck, it makes the cutest sound. My husband, myself, and my now 9 year old, are having a lot of fun with it. Ours has been working very well. Most often when it doesn’t pick up our movements, it’s because we aren’t doing it right, or in the right place. Leash mode has been our most inconsistent mode. It will work on carpet, but definitely works smoother on hard surface flooring. We have also noticed that when using it outside, the sunlight can effect it, making it harder to read what you want it to do. Overall, it is a lot of fun. It brings out a lot of laughter in us. I love how smoothly the app works with the Miposaur. It’s really a fun toy.

I reviewed this product for free, in exchange for an unbiased and honest review: Avalanche Brands’ Miposaur.

If you would like to purchase this product, it can be found here on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=me%3DA2P5I4NW0QQAX1&field-keywords=miposaur&rh=%2Ck%3Amiposaur

My son loves his new light. – Innovation Product’s Portable LED Folding Desk Lamp.

We love LED lighting in my home. It is a bright and clear light. No more harmful, poisonous chemicals in our lighting, with LEDs. My older son shattered a compact fluorescent in his room a while back. He had to sleep in the living room for a week. They have mercury powder in them. It cannot be vacuumed up. The whole episode was horrifying to me. LEDs are safe to have around your family, and that is priceless to me. This is a really cute and fun light from Innovation Products. It looks like a can but extends into a light/night light. It has an internal 500mAh battery, and maintains a charge. So, you can keep it charged up, and your child can carry it with them into a tent, down the dark hallway, camping, and bedside at night. It is only a 3W light, but really is bright. It does make a great reading light, and task oriented, work light. The light charges via a USB cord provided. It is not a micro USB cord, so don’t lose it, lol. After it is charged, slide the top half of the can upwards. Then fold the light out. You will see a white button down towards the base. The first press turns on the reading light. The second press turns off the reading light, and turns on the night light. This light is so cute! It comes out the top of the can and displays a star pattern on the wall or ceiling. The LED light rotates through colored LEDs. We love it. It really is an eco-friendly way for your kids to use a night light. Even with the Santa on the outside of the can, it can still be used year round. Just place a vinyl sticker or regular sticker over the small Santa. My son loves it as is, lol. He absolutely hates the dark, and this is small enough for him to carry anywhere. It is only just over 6 ½” tall. The night light feature is really so cute, and the reading light is bright and really offers a lot of light at only 3W. It really is a welcomed addition to our home.

I was afforded the opportunity to review Innovation Product’s Portable LED Folding Desk Lamp, Multifunctional Eye-care Book Light and Decorative Night Light 3W for Reading, at a reduced cost, in exchange for an unbiased and honest review.

If you would like to purchase this product, it can be found here on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Portable-Multifunctional-Eye-care-Decorative-Studying/dp/B01CM1PFB8?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage

Safety first. – BabyBubz Jumbo Foam Playmat.

I love this set, it’s huge! In this Babybubz package of interlocking foam tiles, you get 36 – 12” tiles and edge pieces. The tiles themselves equal 36 square feet of floor coverage. That is a lot of coverage. Each tile is even 1.5cm thick. The foam is so dense, soft and cushy. It really provides great support and cushion from falls for your little ones. This is a top of the line EVA foam which is BPA and Phthalate free. It’s a non toxic play mat as well. I love how easy it is to assemble and rearrange. The pieces are easily separated and rearranged into any square or rectangular shape you need. They are easy to wash off in the sink or tub, and dry quickly as well. These will easily protect little heads from falls, and prevent a lot of bruises. With so many people just wanted hard flooring in their homes, these are essential for safe play zones for little ones. When your children grow, you can then use these to place your workout equipment on. They will definitely add some excitement to working out. The colors are vivid, but on the muted side of primary colors. There are yellow, red, purple, blue, orange and green tiles in this set. I am very happy with this set from Babybubz. I really can’t find any negatives with it.

I was afforded the opportunity to review BabyBubz Jumbo Foam Playmat – Interlocking Mats, at a reduced cost, in exchange for an unbiased and honest review.

If you would like to purchase this product, it can be found here on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/BabyBubz-Jumbo-Foam-Playmat-Interlocking/dp/B01BJ4W4PO?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage

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