Great for kids!

Solar power, perfect for homeschooling and more. – iLoonger’s T4 Transforming Solar Robot Kit.

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I homeschool my 8 year old. I love kits like this one. They can really inspire and teach. I talk about solar power to him all of the time. But, seeing his face light up with excitement over the toy coming to life, was amazing. When we brought it out into the sun, and the dinosaur jaws started opening and closing, and the feet started moving, he glowed. We kept moving it from the sun to the shade, over and over. It was like an instant on/off switch, lol. When they say full sun, they mean it. We made the dinosaur option, but you can also make a drilling machine, robot, or insect. You can only make one at a time.

At first glance, when you open your kit, you may say to yourself, “Nope!” Let me tell you this, even though at first glance, the instruction book looks daunting, it isn’t. I was able to go through it and easily assemble the dinosaur. My son watched, lol. The gear box is the main assembly. The solar wires are fine, so if you have a bruiser like my son, you may want to do the gear box, and let your child finish the rest. This kit does not store power. It uses it immediately to power the product. You will get 1 green sheet of parts, and 1 grey sheet. You also get a little bag of parts and stickers. Each sheet is clearly labeled. For example, you will see A12 or B6. You have to look closely though. The letters and numbers are imprinted in the plastic itself. The loose parts are listed out in the beginning of the instruction booklet. To change forms, you will not have to redo the gear box, just the added pieces to it. The even show you how to undo your pieces. The instructions are all illustrated out, which makes it really easy to do.

My son knew about solar power. But seeing the dinosaur start moving, and quickly too, was impressive. He really was able to grasp the actual sheer power of the sun, first hand. You need to have full sun too. We went out in the evening too, when the sun was low, but it still worked when we aimed the solar panel at the sun. He had the most fun this way. It was so easy to use the shade as an off switch this way; on, off, on, off, over and over again, lol. This first hand truly teaches the power of the sun to your children. It makes solar power come alive for them.

I was afforded the opportunity to review iLoonger’s T4 Transforming Solar Robot Kit- Robot Insect T-rex Drill Vehicle, in exchange for an unbiased and honest review. This product arrives as shown.

If you would like to purchase this set, it can be found here on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00RVT9O1E?m=A1PT14S3JDHKLK&qid=1457738434&ref_=sr_1_6&s=merchant-items&sr=1-6

Jumbo Cartoon Hands from Kangaroo on Amazon.

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It’s fun to dress up in costume. My son loves to for fun. These cartoon hands are hilarious. Hey scream Mickey Mouse to me. These are so soft and cushy. They have the usual glove slip on, but since the finger holes are so large, it’s no big deal to have two fingers in one. It is only a four finger glove, after all. These gloves go to the start of your wrist. The top of the hand is highly padded, but the underside is not. That way you can still bend and grasp with your hand. The fingers are highly padded as well. They do not state what material is used for the gloves, but it reminds me of a polyester with fiberfill filling. The stitching on the gloves was done well. I have no loose threads, or poor stitching on mine. My gloves did not have any weird odor to them as well. These really are hilarious. I think they are great for Halloween, dress up, and if your little ones are always fighting each, make them put these on first, lol.

I was afforded the opportunity to review Kangaroo’s Jumbo Cartoon Hands, White Gloves, exchange for an unbiased and honest review. This product arrives as shown.

If you would like to purchase this product, it can be found here on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01A3OO0YY?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage

Time to play in the dark with Mindscope’s Light Up LED GLOW PAD, Writing Pad, BLUE, with 3D Activity Kit, Bundle Pack.

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Almost all children love things that glow. You combine that with drawing, and it becomes even more entertaining. This set is so much fun. You will get 1 glow board, 4 markers, 11 prints, and 3D paper glasses in your packages. Technically there are 6 prints, but 5 are double sided. Each marker has two color choices on it. So in each 2 marker set you get these colors: yellow, green, orange and pink. The ink is almost translucent, and the light makes them really glow. One side of the glow board has an acrylic plate that covers the print. You slide a print in from the top of the board. Then you take a marker and draw where you want to on the board. You can go crazy with your imagination, or draw like you are coloring in the print. The light button is the white button at the bottom of the easel. Every press will take it to a different LED light, until you get to the cycle of rotating colors. The LED light colors I saw on my pad are: red, blue, green, purple, white, yellow, aqua, and a rotation of the colors. My son really likes the light feature, and how much it makes the marker glow. It’s pretty wild. There is no weird odor to the markers at all. I love the functionality of the glow board. First off, you will need to install 3 AAA batteries on the back of the board. You need to provide the batteries, and a Phillips Head screwdriver to access the compartment. This board has a pull out tab that lets you stand it up like an easel. There are also two thick and sturdy suction cups to mount it to the fridge, mirror or window, if they wanted to. It’s a lot of fun, and well made. You will also find a spot on the back of the board, to snap in your 2 marker set. The 3D glasses are the clear kind. So if your family has the plastic ones in home, they can use those. Only one pair comes in this set. It has a minor 3D effect, which is fun for kids. This is definitely a product kids can entertain themselves with.

I was afforded the opportunity to review Mindscope’s Light Up LED GLOW PAD Writing Pad BLUE with 3D Activity Kit Bundle Pack, at a reduced cost, in exchange for an unbiased and honest review. This product arrives as shown.

If you would like to purchase this product, it can be found here on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01BYUCH96?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage

Fun emoji Stampers from Yagoozon.

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The emoji craze is here! They are coming out with everything in the Emoji theme. For kids, they are just the updated version of the smiley face. They love them because they are silly and cheery. These stamps definitely fit that category. You need to remember though, that they are a stamp, and a solid color. This package has 50 stamps in it. In it you will find 10 different faces, and each face comes in 5 color choices. They are not scented. Each stamp is individually wrapped, so they arrive in great shape, not dried up. The down side to this is that I needed scissors to unwrap each stamp. The colors included in this set are: pink, blue, green, red, and purple. Since each one is sealed, you can use these as party favors. You can give the set to a teacher for marking papers. Or, you can just let your kids enjoy and have fun crafting with them. They do have small caps, so they would be a choking hazard for little ones. The box is not stamped non-toxic anywhere, either. But, for older children, these are a lot of fun. I got ink all over my fingers opening them for the first time. It washed off your hands very well. I was actually able to wipe the excess right off with a napkin as well. It’s a pretty nifty set overall.

I was afforded the opportunity to review Yagoozon’s Emoji Universe: Plastic Stamps, 50 Count Emoji Stampers, at a reduced cost, in exchange for an unbiased and honest review. This product arrives as shown.

If you would like to purchase this product, it can be found here on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0182TZD7A?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage

It’s puzzle time. – Yagoozon’s Emoji Universe: 1000-Piece Emoji Jigsaw Puzzle.

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I grew up in a house with a puzzle nut. My mom used to do them all of the time. They are fun, challenging, mentally stimulating, and a hobby that you can do with everyone in your family. Some puzzles are more challenging than others. This is a challenging puzzle, and a large one at that. It is a 1000 pieces of yellow. That is what makes it harder than a lot of other puzzles. The first thing my mom said when she saw this puzzle, was, “Wow, that’s a hard puzzle to do.” I would have to agree fully with her. The puzzle pieces look just like other puzzles we have. The edges were stamped out well. They are clean and even. The measurement of the puzzle when finished is: 26’ x 19.75 inches. I did not have a box of what I call, Puzzle Dust. Which is really just puzzle piece remnants from the factory. The puzzle always feels unclean to me after that. I had no issue with that with this puzzle. The pieces are sealed in a plastic bag, inside this box, upon arrival. This is a good quality puzzle, and definitely with the times.

I was afforded the opportunity to review Yagoozon’s Emoji Universe: 1000-Piece Emoji Jigsaw Puzzle, Emoji Splash, at a reduced cost, in exchange for an unbiased and honest review. This product arrives as shown.

If you would like to purchase this product, it can be seen here on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01A3TC66I?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage