Beach Time. – Kids To Discover’s Beach Toy Set in Reusable Zippered Bag with Mesh Bag.

It’s almost beach time here in NC, so excited. We live by the coast, and beach toys are a Spring thing. We all start gathering up our summer essentials. I even know a lot of adults that like to have a shovel and a sifter to look for shark teeth with. That would include myself. I love, love, love that this Kids TO Discover set comes with a mesh storage bag. It makes getting those toys to and from the beach, so much easier. My son is not a massive helper when it comes to these things. Give him a bag like this though, and all of a sudden, he can manage it. This set arrives in a clear, vinyl storage bag, and the mesh bag is stored inside of it with the toys. The toys that arrive with this set are: 2 Sand Castle Molds (7″x5″) and (6″x5″), 6 sand molds (alligator, crocodile, turtle, bunny, dinosaur, castle wall), 1 sand sifter, 1 watering can, 1 rake and 1 shovel. The larger sand castle mold is the bucket with handle. My items were different colors from the pictures posted on the ad page, so know that you will get a random color selection. All of my items were yellow, red, green, blue and orange. The sifter is really a lid attachment for the main bucket. It doesn’t snap on, but fits on well. If you want to rinse off your seashells, you can hold the hold the lid on the bucket while tipping the bucket upside down. You can sift a lot of sand through this lid. It also has 2 holes it in, so it’s not just a sifter. It’s definitely a different set up than a lot of beach toys like this. Otherwise it has a lot of similarities. The items are made out of plastic. The shovel and rake are larger than most. Adults can comfortably hold the handles. These are sand quality items, not for digging in dirt and rocks. This is a fun set, and we can’t wait for it to stay warm, lol. Two days ago it was in the 80’s and today it’s in the 50’s and raining. Come on Summer time fun!

I was afforded the opportunity to review Kids To Discover’s Beach Toy Set in Reusable Zippered Bag with Mesh Bag, 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/gp/product/B00UVVM45M?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage

So eco-friendly. – iZEEKER’s bent stainless steel straws.

This pack of straws is awesome. I love that it is an 8 pack. It is a useable size for a family. You don’t have to buy 2, which is great. We use stainless and glass straws all of the time now. They are so healthy to drink out of. No chemical worries with these stainless straws. They even have the comfortable bend built into them like regular straws. In this set you get 8 stainless steel straws and 2 straw cleaning brushes. The straws are a breeze to clean with these brushes. I store mine in my dish drainer, so they are always there. These are 9 inch straws and have a 5mm opening. They fit in my Mason Jar glasses perfectly. These straws can go into the dishwasher. I only hand wash though, lol. They arrive in 2 individually wrapped packages of 4 with 1 cleaning brush each. I love that these are eco-friendly, and we are not contributing to the landfill every day. Plastic straws leach chemicals both into you and the landfill. These are made out of thick stainless steel as well. They are not bendy in the least. I also do not have any issues with the straws changing the flavor of my drinks. They are comfortable on the lips as well. You can drink almost anything out of these. Thick milkshakes or smoothies, may not be your best bet though. My whole family made the conversion right away. I have never had any complaints. This is a great set from iZeeker.

I was afforded the opportunity to review iZEEKER’s bent stainless steel straws, 9 in x 5 mm premium metal drinking straws, set of 8 with 2 free cleaning brushes, at a reduced cost, in exchange for an unbiased and honest review. This product arrives as shown.

If you would like to purchase these straws, they can be found here on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01AQMA2G8?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage

Yea! Emoji Cups from Kangaroo’s Emoji Universe: Emoji Tumblers.

Emojis are everywhere. It’s either time to run, or enjoy the craze. My guys are enjoying the craze. Even my 70 year old mother thinks they are fun. If you think about it, they are the updated version of the Happy Face icon. They are very cheery, indeed. You get 2 fun cups in this set from kangaroo. They are both 16oz cups. The straw is removable, but they won’t just fall out. They have a rim which prevents it from falling out. You have to pull them out after the lid is removed. These cups are acrylic plastic, and they are BPA free. That is always a great thing. Quality wise, these are very similar to a lot of cups, but with the new emoji theme. They are both different, so there will be no drink mix ups. One is a mixture of all things emoji, and the other is a more simplified form, not so busy. My lids screw on perfectly. The threading was well done. I hate when you get a cup, and you can never really get the top to go on straight. I throw those right away, lol. I have been hand washing these, and will continue to do so. It’s my experience with cups like this, that they maintain their looks better this way. Something about the heat of the dishwasher, causes lines and cracks in the finish, over time. I have not tested these in the dishwasher, I have just been hand washing. I have no troubles whatsoever with these. They just smile at you while you are enjoying your drink. My 8 year old thinks these are so happy and fun. It’s nice when you can bring enjoyment to your kids in such a simple way.

I was afforded the opportunity to review Kangaroo’s Emoji Universe: Emoji Tumblers, 16oz (2-Pack) With Lids and Straws, at a reduced cost, in exchange for an unbiased and honest review.

If you want to purchase this product, it can be found here on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01A3NE6F8?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage

A parent’s dream. -Kriss Imports’ BLOKPOD The Modern 2 in 1 Toy Box and Storage Solution.

My son loves Lego’s, but then, don’t most kids. I even love building the kits. The one downside to Legos is sorting, and storing all of the pieces. This container is amazing. It is so large, and see thru. You can see everything you need. And the container sorts them down by size; so awesome! This Blokpod should have come into my life years ago, lol. It is such a great size at 17 ¼ inches tall, and 10 inches in diameter. You get three rows of very durable, plastic containers, divided by a mesh barrier. The mesh barrier’s holes’ decrease in size on the way down to the bottom layer/ Now. They are all hooked up together but can be opened by a twist and pull movement. At first, they can be difficult to do. I had trouble removing the lid upon arrival. After you do it a few times, it gets easier. The top of the container has two large hand holes in it, which makes it easy to grab and hold. The mesh layers are also different colors. Red has the largest holes, yellow the second largest, and the blue has the smallest holes in it. They state that this container is compatible with: “LEGO, Mega Bloks, K’Nex, Rokenbok, Best-Lock”. I do not have all of those, but I have Legos and Megablocks, as well as some generic blocks. They are working well with my awesome Blokpod. This is really a great way to get a lot of storage space in a singular unit. They even offer a 15 year warranty on the parts of this product. That actually blows my mind.

I was afforded the opportunity to review Kriss Imports’ BLOKPOD The Modern 2 in 1 Toy Box and Storage Solution, 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/B0179SW8XC?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage

Stays put, and fun for all. – Galaxy’s 1 Piece Car Silicone Placemat & Tray, Blue.

My son is a wiggler. He sends everything flying, and he is 8, lol. I really like this plate. It stays put. Yes, if they wanted to, they could still send it to the floor, but it would be on purpose with this plate. The size of this silicone plate is amazing. Even my 21 year old likes it, lol. He still likes some foods divided, and this plate has the two circular smaller sections, as well as the large main compartment. You can even serve yourself chips and dip with this thing. You can be watching your shows and not have to worry about knocking the bowl over, or off the coffee table, because you were too into your game. I know a lot of people like this. Since it is silicone, it stays put, like it suctioned to your table. This plate is thick, and very durable. I was quite impressed with its stature upon arrival. My plate measures out at 14 ¾” long and 10 inches wide. The cups are just under 1 inch deep. It is made out of food-grade silicone that’s free of BPA, PVC, lead and phthalates. You can throw this in the dishwasher and microwave, if it will fit. Silicone can even handle the freezer, in case you wanted to use it as a chocolate mold, etc.. We are really happy with this plate. You can travel with it since it’s so flexible and durable. It cleans up so easily as well. It really is worth every penny, we just love it.

I was afforded the opportunity to review Galaxy’s 1 Piece Car Silicone Placemat & Tray, Blue, 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/B01CF1EMQ4?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.

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.

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