tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49713942067898443532024-03-05T10:52:09.852-05:00LeMastering MotherhoodMirandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05216795137712013727noreply@blogger.comBlogger375125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4971394206789844353.post-86949987878165909132021-10-28T11:47:00.001-04:002021-10-28T11:47:43.479-04:00Rip Ride 360 and Tryazon!<p> Our family was lucky enough to be chosen to share a Razor product with our friends and neighbors. With Covid, and a medically complicated kiddo, we hosted our event a bit different. We had an in person party with our out of state friends and one set of neighbors in our social bubble. Then we had additional neighbors take the ride-on home, enjoy at their leisure, and send back fun pictures!! This was such fun it's still continuing and I've just posted in our neighborhood Facebook group to share with more neighbors!!</p><p>We got to use the Razor RipRide 360 which has LED glow back wheels and sparkly spots on the front giant wheel. This toy drifts and cruises low to the ground for awesome thrills that make mom feel safe too!! Helmets were always on per my own rules but there was tons of fun to be had. </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTCEtXDai_Tmllq3zw_XD9-p_w9PB4px4r1gxznyGj62yYdxhFgq7eKw_HbVP9Y0GTkxUD7pOK2zLyEr3GOm2FRV4fX-t3TY3SETjVTAZu3iJ2pAGVEZVZWvEfk1YyjzgYyAVeVg-GkOw/s2048/IMG_0438.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTCEtXDai_Tmllq3zw_XD9-p_w9PB4px4r1gxznyGj62yYdxhFgq7eKw_HbVP9Y0GTkxUD7pOK2zLyEr3GOm2FRV4fX-t3TY3SETjVTAZu3iJ2pAGVEZVZWvEfk1YyjzgYyAVeVg-GkOw/s320/IMG_0438.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div>We figured out we own an astronomical amount of Razor products as we started our event!!<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBBxsuRnHOZz0Syizo2T4_7BzNorEp6py8JeN3DcKlY6J3rLsLj989Hs6VNFgLWuYLmr16oAi9j9GnFYhhVtx2CZVuwZcAWWkvDy-ZxVralKvWhNxyQEYAMHKEh51BY0et89NR9slThmM/s2048/IMG_0451.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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This year for recruitment night Pack meeting we had an active station with hula hoop team building activities, created a bead neckerchief slide, and blasted 2L rocket bottle into the sky. My littlest "scout" has another year to wait until Kindergarten but don't tell him that!!<br />
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Want to create your own neckerchief slide? Instructions are <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/sqniwoy63z8qeir/RecruitmentNightCraft_beadslide.pdf?dl=0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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<br />Mirandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05216795137712013727noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4971394206789844353.post-18875358310423573152019-07-17T13:00:00.000-04:002019-08-27T10:39:14.732-04:00Hula Hoop Team Building GamesNeed an easy game to get kids up and moving? Want to encourage team building or have some friendly competition? Here's a few ideas for you!<br />
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Have the group stand in a circle and hold hands. Place a hula hoop around the arms of two Scouts to start. Have the group figure out how to pass the hula hoop around the entire circle without ever undoing hands or letting go. If they master that try it with two hula hoops (Same start point passing two together). </div>
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Divide into two groups with each group in a single file line.</div>
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Each line of players starts at the ends of the “U”</div>
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Review how to Ro Sham Bo (also called Rock-Paper-Scissors).</div>
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Make sure everyone know where to go when they win and when they don't.</div>
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The goal of the game is for a player from one line to make it to the start of the opposite team's line.</div>
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The first players in each line begin jumping with both feet into each hoop on the path towards each other.</div>
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When the first two players from opposite teams encounter each other on the path, they stop and Rock, Paper, Scissors, until one player wins.</div>
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The winner continues jumping/hopping on the path in the same direction, while the other side allows their next player to do the same on the path.</div>
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Again when the players encounter each other, they do Rock, Paper, Scissors, until one player wins.</div>
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Mirandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05216795137712013727noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4971394206789844353.post-56007939094688007062019-04-08T17:00:00.000-04:002019-08-27T10:36:27.045-04:00Cub Scout Gift IdeasI'm not receiving any of these product to review nor do I get a kickback,. This is simply a list of stuff I started pinning and placing on a wishlist for my Scout kiddos. I figured I would share!! Once we own these items I'll be sure to update!<br />
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1. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Think-Fun-7090-ThinkFun-Knot/dp/B0032UP5R8/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1511704446&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=knot+so+fast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ThinkFun Knot So Fast</a><br />
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This look like a fun way to help your Scout become more proficient with knot tying all while having fun!! Family battles for knot making and everyone can be a pro next campout. We don't yet own this but once we do I'll post back!!<br />
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2. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Survivor-Kid-Practical-Wilderness-Survival/dp/1569767084/ref=sr_1_1?s=boost&srs=12034488011&ie=UTF8&qid=1511711518&sr=8-1&keywords=survival+kids+book" target="_blank">Survivor Kid</a> book<br />
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Written by a veteran search and rescue professional this book is touted as having practical easy to understand knowledge. It's level says around 9 so most Scouts should be able to comprehend and read all on their own! We don't yet own this but once we do I'll post back!!<br />
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<br />Mirandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05216795137712013727noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4971394206789844353.post-7890846093007938312019-02-13T14:28:00.001-05:002019-02-13T14:28:19.241-05:00Spunky, funny kidsKids really so say the darnedest things. When you have a spunky second child you often wonder how your third child could possibly surprise you... and then they do.<br />
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O is newly 4 years old now and due to his mainly liquid tube fed diet potty training isn't 100%. We are both working hard on that. Yesterday, he came home from preschool and I forgot to prompt him. A few seconds later he's singing a favorite annoying YouTube song, Johnny Johnny. I hear, "Johnny, Johnny eating sugar? No papa. Johnny, Johnny peeing in your pants," and look over to sure enough see the wet spot spreading down his legs. So now I 100% know it's not all innocent accidents!!<br />
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His older brother C had one Oreo left from his special Lunchable lunch on this same day. We placed it high up on the counter out of reach of everyone. He warned everyone (except O who was already at preschool) not to touch it and kept harping about this sacred saved Oreo. A few minutes later after the infamous Johnny Johnny episode, in walks a chocolate faced O who says, "was I supposed to eat an Oreo, mom?" Needless to say he wasn't supposed to eat an Oreo and we hid all evidence that said Oreo ever existed and so far C hasn't remembered it!!<br />
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<br />Mirandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05216795137712013727noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4971394206789844353.post-85935861112551108012018-08-21T10:49:00.001-04:002018-08-21T10:49:53.341-04:00First Day Printable - KindergartenI'll add to this post as I create more but here's a quick 1st day of Kindergarten printable I created for my middle child. It's a big week here in our house!! Available for download <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/xnoz9x0kixbav82/K1stDay.pdf?dl=0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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Mirandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05216795137712013727noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4971394206789844353.post-57814152456831581242018-08-15T09:28:00.000-04:002019-08-27T10:35:37.860-04:00Connecting with Kid Knex!We were fortunate enough to be chosen to host a Kid K'nex exploration party through Tryazon. We got to explore their building sets aimed at the preschool market and it was pure LOVE. I have to admit I already owned two sets of these building block type toys that I had scavenged form garage sales. At the time of purchase I checked online and couldn't find more. I'm so glad to see them readily available and a new focus point for K'nex brands. THEY ARE AMAZING. Our local science museum has them out for free play and they are always busy. If you have a toddler through early elementary school age child they will enjoy them.<br />
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Like other K'nex products, the pieces connect easily to make 3-d builds. These sets include pieces like eyeballs, fins, feet, and more. My children build geometric masterpieces along with crazy animal monsters.<br />
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You're luckier than I was years ago searching for Kid K'nex because they're available online through <a href="https://www.amazon.com/KID-KNEX-Builders-Preschool-Educational/dp/B06Y4BC95L/ref=cm_cr_srp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon</a>! These would be a perfect Christmas gift for grandparents wanting to make parents happy with a stimulating choice and children happy with fun!!</div>
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Did you miss our live unboxing on Facebook?? Check out the short clip here.<br />
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<br />Mirandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05216795137712013727noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4971394206789844353.post-84381351306314924862018-07-31T13:59:00.001-04:002018-07-31T14:20:47.156-04:00Learning with LauriWe were picked to host a Learning with Lauri party through Tryazon! This means our family received a box of their products in order to share and explore it with our friends. I hosted the party at the local elementary school which serves as a great meeting space for friends!!<br />
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Lauri was founded by a school teacher in 1961. They're a staple in most preschools these days and the classic Lauri stacker is a favorite. I was so excited to see the new twist on the classic stacker set, Action Stackers! Even my 8yr old who swears he was way to old to play with preschool toys has been busy building and playing. The addition of the moveable pieces were key!<br />
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In addition to the Action Stackers, we got to sample tall stackers with a peg board, objects magnetic set, actions language cards, create-a-scene magnetic farm, shape and color sorter, and a crepe rubber puzzle.<br />
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The actions cards are perfect for any number of language and movement exploration games. I have actually used them with even older children to play charades. All little ones seem to love magnets. We use a large magnet board at home and a portable one on car rides. They tell stories and play games all using the picture magnets.<br />
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I love Lauri products, we love Lauri products!! Lauri products by Playmonster were already a staple on our preschool learning shelves and through Tryazon we've found new favorites too!!<br />
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An NG Tube is a naso-gastric tube inserted through the nose down into the stomach. Every facility has it's own standards and practices. Ours, from our local and world renowned Children's Hospital, included teaching competent parents how to replace and reinstall an NG tube before their child is discharged. Babies, toddlers, and children will likely have them come out due to pulling or even vomiting so being able to replace is a key help to avoid repeat ER trips. Otherwise the medial tube was rated for 30 day insertion and the tape was redone as needed. Even if you're not replacing the full tube yourself, you'll need to know how to re-tape and secure.<br />
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We prefer DuoDerm tape and Cavillion barrier wipes. To get prepped I precut the DuoDerm into two pieces. The first is a rounded edge square or a circle. The second is a small circle with a mustache line off of it. My awesome artwork below shows what I mean.<br />
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Starting with a fresh clean face we wipe the barrier wipe on the spots where tape will be placed, each cheek and under the nose above the lip. Then we choose the cheek closest to the nostril side the tube is inserted into. we measure and hold the NG tube secure across the cheek and back to the base of the ear. The first piece to be place is the small circle with mustache. secure the end of the mustache line over the NG tube itself on the side where NG is waiting. Stretch the line under the nostril and across then secure small circle on check. Piece one is placed.<br />
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Piece 2 secure the end of the mustache line and the cheek area where the NG tube is crossing. Place it and you're done! We only changed tape when it was completely necessary and not even time a corner started to turn up or a splash of food got on it. Removing the tape can make the skin more sensitive and injured so we tried to hold off.<br />
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NG Tubes can often be quite long so we used a homemade pacifier clip to roll the excess and pin on the back of his shirt when not in use!<br />
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If you're like us, building bricks are the hottest toy in the house. We have specific sets but we also have random free play bins. </div>
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Strictly Briks prides itself on integrating their products with everything you already own and encourages random free play building. These items fit standard Lego bricks and take building to new heights. They have stackable baseplates which mean your kids can build in 3D. They can make ramps wit the cutouts situated in the baseplates, throw in some car fun and build a whole kingdom even. For a fun beginner set of baseplates we LOVE the <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Baseplate-Strictly-Briks-Baseplates-Compatible/dp/B076MJ6TT2/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1518715935&sr=8-7&keywords=strictly+briks" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Trap & Gap</a>.<br />
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<a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075ZF4GSX" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AlphaBriks</a> are a cool new way to make writing fun. When used as a learning tool spelling lessons, sentence formation and more can be done. When sat outside a bedroom door a fun note can be conveyed and when hung on the wall an ever changing sign board is had. Seriously these are so much fun and integrate literacy into play.<br />
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They also make baseplates and fun accessories that fit with the large size bricks (Duplo brand). these are perfect for toddlers just starting to build and make creativity easier for those preschoolers not yet able to manipulate the smaller pieces.<br />
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In steps <a href="http://www.smartgamesusa.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SmartGames</a>. When we were picked to host a <a href="https://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=smart+games&tag=googhydr-20&index=aps&hvadid=153647077100&hvpos=1t1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=16873930959014919235&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=e&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9014923&hvtargid=kwd-106792492&ref=pd_sl_756933u0m0_e" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SmartGames </a>party I ran to our game cabinet and immediately found 4 games by them we already owned. I'm sure if I dug around we'd have even more! You really can't go wrong with their products. Even better, most of them are 1 player so I can set them up and encourage the activity yet keep on cooking dinner!!<br />
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We trailed three new SmartGames out. The first is a preschool to early elementary aged game. Yes you read that right!! Finally your not yet reading but feels like they're as big as their sibling 5 year old can play!! Carter went to town with <a href="https://www.amazon.com/SmartGames-Little-Riding-Hood-Deluxe/dp/B01EYRURBQ/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1510880311&sr=8-3&keywords=smart+games" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Little Red Riding Hood</a> right away. He can also continue to set up the next game once he clears a level. It really is heaven!! Not to be undone even my math crazy 8yr old enjoyed playing!!<br />
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This tile based game works on visual and spatial recognition. It shows you a picture and using clear outlined pieces you stack different shapes and color to form he exact picture. The age range says 5 and up but the amazing thing is the advanced games are challenging for even adult puzzle lovers while the beginning ones are perfect for a new 5 year old. <br />
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I<a href="https://www.amazon.com/SmartGames-SG455-IQ-Puzzler-Pro/dp/B01G3PYWCW/ref=sr_1_8?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1510881615&sr=1-8&keywords=smart+games" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Q Puzzler Pro</a> was our third sponsored game and is a classic with a twist. We've played the 2D version before in other forms and loved it. I jumped to the 3D puzzles and was quickly stumped. They are extremely challenging but fun! Even the seasoned brain teaser fan will be challenged. Hubby does forms of these challenges for a living and still had to think when playing. I recommend this for the extreme puzzle lover in your life down to a novice. It's also a smaller price point and in a travel type case which makes it the perfect stocking stuffer or birthday gift!!<br />
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In addition to the featured games here we LOVE Quadrillion, IQ Twist, and IQ Fit also. Our Christmas wish list includes Penguins on Ice!!<br />
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For my blog pictures I am featuring my kiddos and even a school friend who all on their day off school mid week played educational games!!! Yes, they chose these over Minecraft even with a friend over. We also partied/played these games with 10 rowdy Cub Scouts and they were begging for more time!! Tomorrow our extra copies of each game are heading in to second grade to challenge 45 8 year olds.<br />
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Nolan is selling popcorn to support his Cub Scout pack. Funding for the year round program relies heavily on this once a year event. He's doing his part by working store front sales and visiting neighbors but has a personal goal to try and sell 10 military donation popcorn items. The military donation popcorn is $25 and delivered directly to our troops!! Watch my sweet boy and his personal plea. Those grimaces he's doing are supposed to be smiles haha!</div>
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If you're interested in sup<span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;">porting Nolan through a popcorn purchase or military popcorn donation purchase, you can send me a message. For every $25 donation he receives we will be purchasing one military popcorn donation. You can send an order electronically through paypal as "friends and family" to me at <a data-ft="{"tn":"-U"}" data-lynx-mode="origin" href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.paypal.me%2FMirandaLeMaster%2F&h=ATPxyXMB_YEmwbbzL45PZwrkY_wf-F0QCe2_rxSvTbNjInyBDvyek-MzMnY8IorHBE3_bct1csBqfo-MEcdn_57BMymVwvzeZEA0cXWgODbEu6O7Ge8xjVmRHgLASZD8TzE21Nfj9Otr0OwbY67TmX9QxYPop00GbUNk-VGst0dl5cm-BL5nwDUGXEM0qvSriTR_GSDI9QaNjouXdb40WPQhS-gRtJmrfNx4f-kprGBmjJ0kXHvCGA_YUL9oJxRoWKNXNKxf0ylu3HyF1IKDO-9hQOBivmWEvIvrA38" style="color: #365899; cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">https://www.paypal.me/MirandaLeMaster/</a> or good old fashioned checks through the mail work too!!</span></div>
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<span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;">Scouts provides such great structure for boys teaching them about kindness, respect, being trustworthy, and doing their best. It engages them in activities that help them get their energy out in a productive way. Nolan went to day camp this year and while it left me one tired mom (I was a Den leader) it was worth the chaos. Support Boy Scouts!! Both my husband and myself volunteer our time weekly for our Pack and help support scouting every chance we get. </span></div>
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What's Djubi you ask? Djubi makes sling ball games and products. In short, a fun new way to throw and catch. My boys LOVE anything they can sling, shoot, throw, launch or rocket off to play. These fit the bill perfectly.<br />
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As you can see in the picture above the net catcher has a small lip on the top. That lip grabs the blue rubber band from the ball and lets you fling it to your buddy. It's safe, soft, but fun too!<br />
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At Cub Scout camp we had boys from 2 year old siblings up to teenagers playing with the products and having a blast. Parents got in on the game too.<br />
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We used our Dartball which come with an easily storable target to play a little competitive launch.<br />
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Blue Orange Games sent along party packs with lots of small easy to pack games. Our boys played with them and LOVED the creative games. They were challenging enough for our 5th graders yet could be modified to allow the kindergarteners and young siblings to enjoy too.<br />
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So what is an OgoDisk you ask? It's simple. </div>
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The OgoDisk H2O is designed specifically for bouncing water balloons. I love how the disk, made of nylon-spandex and rubber lets kids use their imagination and be active. In just a few moments mine went from bouncing water balloons to pretending is was a shield. This lightweight disk flies much like a frisbee and even floats. </div>
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The weather has spoiled two of our recent water playdate so my three boys have turned creative. Air balloons in the house with their disks!!<br />
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<br />Mirandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05216795137712013727noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4971394206789844353.post-49774066026135442872017-05-26T21:01:00.000-04:002017-07-04T21:02:32.212-04:00End of School!!<div style="text-align: center;">
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On to 2nd grade N goes. "So Long First Grade. It's Been Fun. Watch Out Second Grade. Here I come!" was his shirt of choice on his last day. </div>
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In other news, like so many other young children on the planet, Carter is obsessed with watching other families or other kids on YouTube. He told me his best friend was a boy he watches on YouTube the other day. I promptly made him this shirt.... and encouraged a new App instead of stalking random YouTube people!</div>
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<a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/16986/ubongo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ubongo </a>uses a gem stone reward system which is a huge hit with elementary school boys. Think Minecraft and Skylanders gem stones and more! You have a minute or so (hourglass timer) so solve a quick tangram puzzle and you're racing your peers. Then the puzzles reset and it all starts over for 10 fast rounds. It doesn't involve reading so although it says ages 8 and up our four year could also slowly work out puzzles and be included. The cards always change and there are two levels of difficulty so it is not a game JUST for younger kids. If you're looking for a game your child will love and you will be happy to play along with them too, this is it!<br />
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How's it work? When the first person uses the app to insert a scoreboard into their iMessage chat interface they can update the "parts" of the scoreboard. Here you see the basic scoreboard. Additional sports scoreboards have the necessary parts for their sports like what "Down" it is for football. All of these fields are editable and update-able. </div>
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Here you see the Football scoreboard as it looks in my texting app. Want the rest of the details, like what Down it is and which yard the ball is on? Just click to view the expanded Scoreboard.<br />
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Starting at around age 3 Q's Race to the top is an interactive board game that helps kids explore their emotions, <span style="background-color: white; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: omnes-pro;">communication, manners, social skills, creative thinking, balance, and coordination. It's fast paced so even when we let litter sibling join in they were able to stay entertained!</span></span></div>
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So far we've loved sharing Ozobot with the grade schoolers in small groups. The boys are figuring out that if they don't create the marker lines correctly (too thick or too thin for example) their robot won't work. It's great seeing them trouble shoot to make it all work. Boy Scouts and after school playdates have been even more fun with robots!!</div>
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These are targeted to toddlers (18mo+) as a first building block. They are magnetic and easily attach and disconnect. The ball shape pieces are covered in a nice soft rubber coating that makes them less destructive if they're' whipped at your head or window by an overactive kiddo... ask me how I know! The longer connector pieces have different texture soft rubber making them easy to grip and handle. Oliver has been a huge fan since the day he first saw the toy arrive in the mail! His big brothers get in on the action all the time too!</div>
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We took our Grippies set on our recent Adirondacks get away and it was one of the favorite toys while hanging out on the screened in porch! It helped soften the pain of being told you can't explore outside on your own 20' from a lake when you're 18 months old!</div>
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If you're looking to start introducing STEM concepts and enjoy sensory and tactile exploration give Grippies a try. You'll be surprised if you check out Guidecraft's website at all the innovative and modern toys they now offer!<br />
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After our vacation and introducing Grippies to friends on our trip we shared our Grippies with our MOMS Club! They are a keeper and will be out at our playdates for a long time to come.Mirandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05216795137712013727noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4971394206789844353.post-75753228223399839752016-07-18T20:15:00.000-04:002016-07-25T21:29:28.214-04:00T-fal and time!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Life has been busy even though it's still summer break. Just a week before our long planned family vacation Oliver, then Carter, followed by Nolan all came down with hand foot and mouth disease. While they recovered in time to be cleared to head to the beach, it put a damper on our planned vegetable party with friends to highlight T-fal's new line of fun kitchen gadgets. Instead of hosting our veggie share playdate in mid July, we had to bump it to early August. That darn contagious virus!!<br />
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I still want to share the new Ingenio line now in July with everyone and will come back and post pictures from the playdate. At our party, every mom is bringing along a favorite fresh veggie and we'll clean, prep, and chop them for the kids to explore and taste.<br />
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Included in the pack to share and show friends was the following:<br />
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<span style="font-family: Century Gothic; font-size: small;">I've been using each ever since with lots of luck. Some of the highlights of each gadget </span><span style="font-family: Century Gothic;">include</span><span style="font-family: Century Gothic; font-size: small;"> the small gouging piece on the side of the edge peeler which helps pop out potato eyes. My favorite, no surprise, is the hand powered rapid chopper. I made a fun video highlighting how well it works! I ALWAYS break the small electric choppers so this is the perfect replacement. It quickly prepped nuts for our salad. </span><br />
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If you thought T-fal was just pans you're going to be surprised! Check out their entire Ingenio line and more online at <a href="http://www.t-falusa.com/"><span style="color: #0d2e46; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt;">http://www.t</span><span style="color: #0d2e46; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt;">-</span><span style="color: #0d2e46; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt;">falusa.com/</span></a></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Thanks to Tryazon and Guidecraft, the boys and I were able to try out the new IO Blocks and share them with our MOMS Club friends. We've been using them for building, counting, and more in our weekly TotSchool besides having a fun technology and IO Block playdate. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.guidecraft.com/product-cat/ioblocks/" rel="nofollow">IO Blocks</a> are made from a soft rubber like material and snap together in various ways. Each set has 12 shapes of blocks and those shapes comes in 6 different colors. They can be slid up and down various pieces and aren't static like legos for instance. Guidecraft calls it a friction sit system which makes perfect sense. This allow open ended play and building. The blocks pair technology with fun, hands-on building through their App. You know my boys are app obsessed just like their iOS developer dad so this was amazing. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The block set comes with durable cards showing models an ideas of what can be built and with a blank "tracker" card. Using the app and this tracker card you can get additional ideas front he app, see a model in 3D and get custom building tips. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here in this photo you can see the tracker card and the app displaying a model I chose. Now using the App I can get detailed instructions on how to build. I have to admit it seemed slightly complicated for me but even my 6yr old jumped in and understood it within seconds. I love that when I'm being asked if they can please play on phones I can say yes now and still insure they are doing more than just vegetating on the couch!</span><br />
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Overall I'm a huge fan and love the sturdiness of this set of blocks. They have been in our house for over 3 weeks now and there isn't a day that goes by that they aren't played with. Right now here is my via as I type this post! These are equally as loved as legos here and I love that they are unique! </div>
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<br />Mirandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05216795137712013727noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4971394206789844353.post-87095851908559778302016-04-05T14:01:00.003-04:002016-04-08T21:39:00.789-04:00Healthy Eating, Healthy LifeAlthough I try not to post on it too much, I have small sized children who aren't great eaters. They aren't picky in the sense that they will only consume junk food or a specific brand of something. They just don't ever eat much. If they fill up on non nutritive items first, the healthy stuff will get skipped. I've worked with my friend <a href="http://www.chewchewmama.com/" rel="nofollow">Chew Chew Mama</a> and have seen nutritionists and dietitians with our local children's hospitals because along with their eating habits they are very small. We now know some tips for better success at meals and work on getting each bite to matter calorie and nutrition wise.<br />
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I recently saw Fresh Baby products and thought they might be a fun tool in our arsenal of feeding gadgets, toys, and equipment. Fresh Baby has a line of toddler/preschooler eating plates and utensils that highlight proper nutrition and help engage your child in the meal process. Their <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Fresh-Baby-4-Piece-Plate-Training/dp/B013SKB8EU/ref=sr_1_17_a_it?srs=2592205011&ie=UTF8&qid=1456511891&sr=8-17" rel="nofollow">4-piece set </a> comes with a partitioned plate, sturdy plastic meal guide, bowl, and big kid cup with nice lid.<br />
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I have to say the big kid cup turned out to be one of our favorite pieces. My kids usually have sippy cups at the table, yes even my 6 year old, because they aren't careful and knock over their cup 4.7-million times each meal. This cup doesn't have a spout or anything "babyish" but stops full spills while still teaching them to drink with normal mouth movements. Win win!!<br />
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The plastic guide that comes with the set has been a fun teaching tool. At our weekly TotSchool last week and at home afterwards we talked about nutrition. The kids learned different food groups and while looking at the divider plate and food guide picked out their favorite foods from each category. Then they drew pictures of their favorite foods. Lunch that day, Carter picked many of his favorites too!<br />
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We also use the Fresh Baby <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Fresh-Baby-Plate-Cutlery-Travel/dp/B00ED1Y9UY/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1459878874&sr=8-3&keywords=fresh+baby+utensil">cutlery set with travel case</a>. It has preschool appropriately sized fork, spoon, and knife in a cute neoprene like zip container to take with you on the go. The knife is child safe and was a huge hit. Even my 6 year old was jealous his brother has a new knife to use. Carter spent time cutting up items (and then eating them) he normal wouldn't touch or eat just to get to use the knife. </div>
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I love adding new tools and fun instruments that make meal time easier for us. I tried Fresh Baby through a promotional program that sent me the items in exchange for a blog post detailing our usage. No compensation was received and all opinions and ideas are all my own! If you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask. You can find your own sets of this BPA free meal time fun on Amazon. </div>Mirandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05216795137712013727noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4971394206789844353.post-44072184001624255952016-04-03T10:17:00.001-04:002016-04-03T10:17:11.424-04:00Meal Plan MondayHere's what's for dinner!!<br />
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