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

Time to get creative. – E & I Trading’s Fabric Markers Crafts, 12 Pack.

I received a bunch of plain canvas bags recently. They make great gift bags, because they are reusable. The only downfall I found was individualizing them, so they weren’t so boring, all be it, practical, and ecofriendly. These fabric markers from E & I Trading Fabric are a fun way to personalize these bags. Now, I have to get used to writing on fabric with markers, lol. In this set I received 12 markers of different colors. Each marker has 2 tips on it too. There is a chiseled tip on one end, and a fine tip on the other end. I like having the two tips, it really makes it easier and more convenient to do your design. The colors included in the set are: Black, Vivid Red, Orange, Lemon Yellow, Deep Violet, Sky Blue, Forest Green, Chocolate, Grey, Grass Green, Brilliant Blue, and Pale Purple. Those are the actual names of the colors on the caps.

The colors are pretty true to the cap color, which was nice to see. I hate reaching for what I think is one color, but ends up being another color. These are permanent markers, but they are nontoxic. So, you can feel safe with your kids decorating with them. They could have a blast decorating their own T-Shirts.

Make sure, when you color, to place a notebook, or piece of cardboard, on the back side of the material. Or in-between, like I had to do with this bag. Otherwise the colors will run through to the other side. They recommend washing in cool water, and with a color friendly detergent. What I noticed, is that when drawing on fabric, the ink will run slightly with the fabric. Your lines will not be exact on all fabrics. It’s like drawing outside the lines, lol. The amount it will run depends on the weave of your fabric. A tighter weave will allow for a more exact look. With Halloween coming up, you can have a blast decorating trick or treat bags, and costumes with these. You can make banners for special events and more. You are really bound by your own imagination. These are easy and fun to use. Now I need more plain fabric to play with.

I received these, for free, in exchange for an unbiased and honest review. – E & I Trading’s Fabric Markers Crafts 4 All® Permanent 12 Pack.

If you would like to purchase this product, it can be found here on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B017KN3HUY/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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

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

We go through a lot of baseball caps in my household. My guys wear them all the time. They get really dirty and sweaty too. Using a Cap Washer like this one from JHeath on Amazon, can really help expand the life of your baseball cap. They let you really clean your caps, while maintaining their shape and integrity. It is so easy to use as well. You can place this in a washing machine that doesn’t have the tall agitator. They recommend the top rack of the dishwasher, on the normal cycle, the most though. Just place your hat into the unit. Then clip it shut, and place it on the top rack. Make sure the agitator on the top of the washing machine isn’t going to hit it. I didn’t think of that at first, but then moved it to the corner of the top rack, and it worked perfectly this way for me. I did have a hard time opening mine the first time. One of my clips did not want to slide through to open. I removed the cardboard from the packaging, and then I was able to work it easier. Place your dish detergent into the machine like usual, and wash it on the normal cycle. Then, leave your hat in the cap washer until it is dry. The same goes for the washing machine. I cheated, because I wanted to check on my hat, lol. Then I had to place the whole thing outside to dry, since I stopped the heat cycle. They also suggest using a mild detergent with the cap. I used one of those detergent pods, and it worked great! The cap washer is very gently on your cap. It is made out of plastic, and doesn’t affect your hat in any negative way. It’s such a simple design, but I am so glad someone invented one. It is the perfect answer for washing your hats.

I was afforded the opportunity to review JHeath’s Activefit Apparel Cap Washer, at a reduced cost, in exchange for an unbiased and honest review.

If you would like to purchase this Cap Washer, it can be found here on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Activefit-Apparel-Excellent-Organizer-Dishwasher/dp/B01D2LDDUW?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage

What a blast. – Prextex’s Fishing Game- Deluxe Fishing Game with Lights and Sound.

I remember playing the original fishing game with my 2 older children. Now, with my 3^rd, who is only 8, I get to play it again, but with the newer, updated version. We love this game. It’s a lot of fun. The new twist to the game is 2 levels. Not only is this a 2 level game, but the fish are different styles, and catching them is different as well. There are 5 fishing poles and baskets to this game. So, a large family can play together. Each fishing pole has a magnet on the end of it, but only the small fish have magnets in them. The larger fish are actually trickier to catch. They have larger mouths, obviously, and so, they have teeth. The trick is to catch the string between their teeth to catch them. That is a challenge, lol. When everyone is going after a fish, your magnets end up catching on the magnets of your opponents’ fishing pole, lol. It is really funny too. Both levels spin, and the fish go around and around. As they do their mouths open and close. On the walls of the second level, you get an aquarium affect, which is really pretty to watch actually. This game does play music while you are playing. There are several different songs that play. You cannot adjust the volume, or play without the music. This did not bother us at all. You get used to it fast, and forget that it’s playing. After all, you are too busy laughing and chasing fish. This game by Prextex needs three AAs to operate. You need to supply the batteries, and you will also need a smaller Phillips Head screwdriver to access the battery compartment. We are really having fun with this game. We can all play it together. Age really doesn’t matter. Obviously, it’s not toddler friendly with the little pieces. But for school aged children on up, it’s a blast.

I was afforded the opportunity to review Prextex’s Fishing Game- Deluxe Fishing Game with Lights and Sound, at a reduced cost, in exchange for an unbiased and honest review.

If you would like to purchase this product, you can find it here on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Prextex-Fishing-Game-Deluxe-Lights/dp/B019G6W9DY?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage

These make decorating so easy. – Twisty’s Tie-Free Balloon Kit.

My son is a balloon nut. They are fun to do, but I am not a fan of popping them when they are done, or waiting for them to be popped, lol. I have a past history as a nurse, and the popping always provides a possible choking hazard. This doesn’t remove the popping altogether, but it is a much easier way to keep them blown up, and reuse them as needed. This kit arrives with 20 – 7” Latex balloons and 20 twisty ties. To use these, the included directions are easy to follow. They also have directions on their ad page as well. Take the end of the balloon, push it through the center hole of the twisty tie. Now blow it up, and snake the end of the balloon through one side, and then around through the slit opening on the other side of the twisty tie. It really holds the air in too. The double loop helps keep it intact, and if it gets knocked out of one side, the air won’t immediately start to escape. There is a little fold up hanger in the center of the tie. You can hang them on a string this way, which makes decorating really easy to do. I love the fact the balloons are twisty ties are reusable. I had gone to getting the more expensive Mylar balloons because of the popping issue. Now I can use a combination of balloons, which will make festive occasions more enjoyable. This will also cut down on trash, which makes it an eco-friendlier option in regards to decorating for parties. Otherwise, there is always so much decoration trash alone. If you are setting up off site, and don’t want a car full of pre-made balloons, this will also be a fantastic option for you. These are a must have, and I am a new fan!

I received this product at a discount, in exchange for my honest review. Opinions expressed are 100% solely my own.

If you would like to purchase this product, it can be found here on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Twisty-Tie-Free-Balloon-Kit-Instantly/dp/B0198KVLO6?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage

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So cute and comfortable on. – Beauty Nymph’s Cartoon Socks.

Fun socks are way better than boring plain socks. That’s what we think in our home, anyhow. These socks qualify as fun socks. They are made quite well also. My son is wearing these socks. They have them available in both brown and grey, but we received the dual pair in grey for both. We already owned a pair in brown. My son has been wearing those for close to a year now, and they are still in pretty good shape. He isn’t rough on his socks, yet. My son wears a sz. 4 children’s shoe, and is 8, almost 9, years old. The large fit him well. These socks are available in three different sizes: Ages 1 – 3, sz. Small, Ages 4 – 6, sz Medium, and Ages 7 – 10, sz. Large. They are made quite well. The stitching for both my pairs was done tight and on point. There was no odor to them as well. My son has an almost wide foot, with a high instep, and they fit him well. The sz large fits me as well. I wear a woman’s sz 7 ½. They are pretty stretchy. These socks are made out of 75% Cotton, 22% Nylon, and 3% Spandex. These materials are so much healthier for your skin than the polyester and acrylic being put into socks nowadays. Quality wise these are top notch. Aesthetically, they are cute, and fun to look at. I personally think they are great for young boys and girls. Especially since the colors they come in are grey and brown.

I was afforded the opportunity to review Beauty Nymph’s Cartoon Socks Cotton Cute 3D Fox Crew Socks, 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/Beauty-Nymph-Cartoon-Cotton-7-10Years/dp/B01CVKC31U?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage

Attack lizard, lol. – iLoonger’s DIY Lizard Plastic Infrared Self-Assembly.

This toy is soooooooo much fun, it really is. Building it was a slight challenge, but well worth the effort. It’s a great brain boosting experience, lol. This toy is rated ages 10 and up. If your child has great motor skills, then they might be able to build it, with some occasional guidance. Besides motor skills, patience is what is needed with an assembly that this one requires. The directions are overall pretty clear to follow. We did not build it all at once. We dedicated some quite evening time to the toy. I had one plastic piece bend on removal from the sheet. This made it slightly difficult to assemble it. Over the next couple of days, I slowly worked it, and was able to finally snap it into place correctly, so the build could continue. The main portion of a kit like this, is building the gears. This makes it a very educational toy. I was just fascinated by it. The directions are not completely correct though when it comes to one component. There is one piece that they want you to assemble, and state you may need a small hammer. Do not search for these pieces. It arrives already assembled for you. This assembly does require cutting off the small plastic ends off of the pieces that stay connected after unsnapping it from the sheet. All of the main pieces are plastic and attached to a plastic sheet. You need to look closely, and you will see a letter stamped on each sheet: A, B and C. Then each piece has a number associated with it; for example, B5. Just like in the game Battleship, lol. You will need to supply your own AAA batteries. This toy requires 4. I can’t believe how well the lizard works, and how fast this thing can go. It is quite entertaining. It is an infrared toy, and responds to your movements in front of its face.

This lizard has two modes. In the first mode this lizard runs around like a mad man. If something gets in its way. It flares its frill and tries to escape. They call it the escape mode. In the second mode, which is the approach mode, it will come to you, and when you place your hand or foot in front of it again, it spreads it frill at you and the eyes glow red. The eyes are green when it is approaching. We are all loving this toy. My 8-year-old is absolutely fascinated with this toy. It is so interactive, which makes it so fun. So even when the build is over, it keeps entertaining. There is a switch on the back of it to change the mode. This toy is very easy to operate after the build. This has definitely been an experience, and a product I feel comfortable recommending.

I was afforded the opportunity to review iLoonger’s DIY Lizard Plastic Infrared Self-Assembly Induction Sensor LED Educational Model Building Science Dragon Robot Toy, in exchange for an unbiased and honest review. This product arrives unassembled, as shown.

If you would like to purchase this awesome toy, it can be found here on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/iLoonger%C2%AE-Infrared-Self-Assembly-Induction-Educational/dp/B019T8CJ1Q?ie=UTF8&m=A1PT14S3JDHKLK&qid=1459221882&ref_=sr_1_22&s=merchant-items&sr=1-22