Awesome Water Bottle From Kor

KOR has provided me with this water bottle in exchange for an honest review.  It is called the KOR Devi Vacuum Sealed Insulated Water Bottle.  It holds 20 ounces and has a suggested retail price of $28.00.  It is available in your choice of colors:  Arctic Ice, Caribbean Green, Onyx or Pearl Pink.  You can purchase it HERE .


The KOR Devi is a double walled, insulated, vacuum sealed, stainless steel reusable water bottle that holds 20 ounces of hot or cold liquids.  If you fill it with hot coffee in the morning, it will stay hot for your entire morning routine.  Or fill it with ice cold water and it will stay cold for hours!

The vacuum insulation keeps your drinks hot for 12 hours or cold for 24 hours.  It has a security lock that keeps it closed and makes sure that it doesn't leak.  It has the perfect spout with a threadless design.  It's large enough for ice, but small enough to chug.  The double insulated and vacuum sealed walls means that there is not moisture on the outside of the bottle.  NO SWEATING!  This is a big thing for me because I hate finding a wet ring under my water bottle when I pick it up from a work table.  It has an easy grip handle that makes it comfortable to hold and to carry around with you as you go about your day.

If you are looking for an awesome water bottle, look no further.  The KOR Devi is an excellent choice for gift giving or personal use. 
   
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Adorable Fuzzy Flyers

Move2Play has provided me with these toys in exchange for an honest review. 

This is Egg Toss and Hot Potato, the fun interactive tossing toys!  Egg Toss looks like a baby chick peeking out of a cracked egg.  It lets kids play Egg Toss without worrying about the mess.  pass it back and forth among a group of friends.  But be sure to catch it softly because they egg has smart sensors that recognize how rough you are with it.  Catch it too hard and it will "crack".  See how long you can toss it back and forth before some one "cracks" the egg.  It will also respond during play with over 40 hilarious puns and sounds effects.  Provides hours of fun for 2 or more players age 3 and up.  Great for birthday parties and indoor/outdoor play thanks to the fact that it is washable.  Just remove the sound box and toss it in the washer when it gets dirty.  It has a HIGH/LOW volume control and comes with 3 AAA batteries, so it's ready for play immediately.  Its chicken and egg theme makes it perfect for Easter! 

Hot Potato is shaped like a potato wearing a headband.  Toss it through the air at an opponent to begin a game.  Like the classic game, you need to catch it and pass it on before the time runs out and you are stuck with the Hot Potato.  Like Egg Toss, Hot Potato has over 40 sound effects, phrases and songs that are activated by the way you throw it and catch it.  It also has a HIGH/LOW volume control, is machine washable and includes the 3 AAA batteries needed for immediate play.  It is designed for 3-5 players age 3 and up.  It would also be great for Easter.  

Both Egg Toss and Hot Potato have a suggested retail price of $19.99 each, but Move2 Play has generously provided a 15% off discount for our readers.  Just use this Amazon link and the code will be automatically applied at checkout.  Or use the code 15EGGTOSS during checkout to manually apply the discount.    
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Stunning Stretched Photo Canvas From Canvas Pop

I was given this stretched photo canvas by Canvas Pop in exchange for a review.


This stretched photo canvas is amazing!  Canvas Pop did an awesome job with it.  Creating the canvas order was a very easy process and checkout was a breeze!  Each step is explained very well and they have a live chat box you can use if you need help.  They even send a free digital proof to your email once they get it ready for printing.  You get to approve or reject their design before they actually print it!  Shipping was very fast as well, I had my new canvas in less than a week!

Canvas Pop uses museum quality canvas.  It is archival certified and OBA free.  It features an acid free, neutral PH coating without any additives or agents.  They are designed to last well over 100 years!  The photos are printed using the very best Canon professional equipment; resulting in a clear, crisp and true representation of your photo on canvas.  Then they laminate your canvas by hand, using the industry's highest quality laminates.  After that, they coat it with a protective, scratch preventative UV laminate that protects it against fading and damage.  Your canvas is then hand stretched and inspected to ensure perfection.  They even attach a removable sticker to the frame with the name of the person who created your canvas.  I thought it was cool to have such a personal touch added.

The canvases are available in 4 sizes:  Small (8"x10" for $33), Medium (12"x16" for $43), Large (18"x24" for $82) and Extra Large (20"x24" for $98).  You can also choose your frame and edge color options.  They also offer a variety of other products you your choices range from framed prints, photo collage prints, photo magnets, throw pillows and photo pillows.  These products would make excellent gifts for any holiday or special occasion.  I highly recommend Canvas Pop for the quality of their products and their customer service.  Visit them today at https://www.canvaspop.com/
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Wonderful Books That Are Perfect For Easter

Cottage Door Press has provided me with these books to review.  These books are all very colorful and are beautifully illustrated.  They are sure to catch your child's eye.  They would be a perfect Easter gift.


A Little Bunny tells about the day in the life of a baby bunny.  This book supports reading comprehension and vocabulary growth.  It introduces animals and their habitats, and strengthens a love of books and reading.  It is recommended for ages 0+.  The suggested retail price is $6.99 and you can purchase it HERE .

Babies on the Farm is a First Lift A Flap book.  Lift the flaps to reveal what's hiding behind them.  Go exploring with two baby goats named Poppy and Patch.  You can meet all of the new babies on the farm.  This is a chunky book with extra thick flaps that are easily grasped by babies.  This book introduces farm animals, encourages fine motor skills and entertains with exploration and surprise.  It is recommended for ages 6 months +.  The suggested retail price is $7.99 and you can purchase it HERE .

In Peek A Flap Zoo, you will meet all kinds of animals as you explore wild habitats.  Each scene features two lift a flaps.  Hiding behind these flaps you will find fun facts about the animals pictured.  This book supports reading comprehension and vocabulary growth.  It introduces animals and their habitats, and entertains with exploration and surprise.  it is recommended for ages 2+.  The suggest retail price is $8.99 and you can purchase it HERE .

Finally, we have Will You Be My Sunshine?  This book reinforces a message of unconditional love.  it strengthens relationships and emotional security while reinforcing the usage of language patterns.  It is recommended for ages 6 months + and retails for $9.99.  You can purchase it HERE .
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Water Wheel Giveaway



Are you ready for warmer weather?  I know I am. Especially when there are cool pool toys like this.  Reviewz & Newz and Product Review Cafe are hosting  this giveaway for a Water Wheel along with a group of wonderful bloggers. Enter via the Rafflecopter below and make sure to come back for daily entries!  Good luck to all.

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Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase





I am thrilled to be able to see such a family friendly movie!  Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase is a wonderful kid and adult friendly movie, starring our favorite teen sleuth! 

I have been a fan of the Nancy Drew book series since I was a child. The iconic mystery solving teenager from the classic Nancy Drew books is back with an all-new feature length film that will keep you guessing until the very end!  Warner Bros. Home Entertainment will release Nancy Drew And The Hidden Staircase on Digital starting March 26, 2019 and Blu-ray Combo Pack & DVD on April 2, 2019. Executive Produced by Ellen DeGeneres, the film stars Sophia Lillis (IT and “Sharp Objects”), Sam Trammell (“True Blood” and “This is Us”), and Linda Lavin (“The Good Wife” andAlice”) and follows Nancy Drew in her new town, making new friends and on a mission to solve the case!  

After the death of his wife, Carson Drew decides to leave Chicago behind and make a fresh start with his daughter in River Heights.  But for 16-year-old Nancy Drew, life in a small town is mighty dull. She longs for excitement, adventure, and the chance to make a difference.  Nancy gets that opportunity when she is asked to help solve the ghostly activity at the Twin Elms mansion.  Can she help explain the creaking footsteps, exploding lightbulbs and the ominous creature?  Is it the handiwork of high-school bully Derek Barnes? Or is it possible that the ghost of original owner Malcolm Colfax is back for revenge? Recruiting her best friends George and Bess, along with local “mean girl” Helen, Nancy Drew is on the case!



Uncover the Mystery When
Nancy Drew And The Hidden Staircase
Arrives from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment on
Digital March 26, 2019 and on
Blu-ray™ Combo Pack & DVD on April 2, 2019

Based on the Bestselling Book!
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Cry Babies Magic Tears Coney

IMC Toys has provided me with this Cry Babies Magic Tears Coney Doll in exchange for an honest review.


This adorable little doll is named Coney and she is part of the Cry Babies Magic Tears Series.  Being dressed in a white bunny outfit with pink trim makes her the perfect addition to a little girl's Easter Basket.  She is recommended for ages 3 and up.  Her introduction message on IMC Toys' website says:

"Meet Coney, she is so sweet! She loves baking cakes and treats for all of her friends. She’s so talented her cakes come in all shapes and flavours. She's so cute!"

You can watch the webisodes about Coney and the other Cry Babies on youtube.  Coney is sweet, sensitive and optimistic.  She loves to bake cakes and biscuits.  Her favorite is strawberry and cream cake.  She has a pet rabbit and is allergic to dogs.  Everything in her house is pink.  Her role in the Cry Babies group is that she always sees the positive side of things.  

This little doll comes with a bib, a chair, a bottle, a pacifier and a lollipop.  Give it a drink from the bottle, then put the pacifier in her mouth.  If you squeeze her tummy after you give her a drink, she will cry tears from her eyes.  There are 5 other dolls in this series to collect, so look for them all.   
 
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More games for family game night!

Goliath Games has provided me with these games to review.




This game is called Lucky Ducks.  It is a 2-4 player game suitable for children age 3 and up.  You get the pond, 12 ducks, a sticker sheet and instructions.  This game requires 2 AA batteries, which are not included.  When you turn it on, the ducks begin swimming around the pond.  Players take turns picking up a duck and looking at the bottom.  If it matches their color and shape, they get to keep the duck.  If it doesn't, they put it back.  Playing Lucky Ducks will help young children learn the shapes and colors.  You can purchase this game right now for $13.29 HERE .
 
This game is called Giggle Wiggle.  It is such a cute game!  This is a 2-4 player game and is suitable for ages 4 and up.  You get 28 multi-colored balls, 1 Giggle Wiggle Caterpillar, 1 Giggle Wiggle Base, 1 Sticker Sheet and instructions.  It also requires 3 AA Batteries which are not included. Each player choose a color of marbles.  As the Giggle Wiggle Caterpillar sways back and forth, you need to place your marbles on his hands.  The first player who gets all of his marbles on Giggle Wiggle's hands without them falling, wins!  Kids really love this game!  You can purchase Giggle Wiggle right now for $10.68 HERE .



This game is called Jumping Jack.  This is a 2-4 player game and is suitable for ages 4 and up.  It comes with 1 Bunny Hill, 1 Jumping Jack Rabbit, 12 Carrots, 1 Spinner, 4 Baskets and instruction sheet.  Be prepared for lots of laughter and excited screaming if you play this game!  You spin the spinner to see how many carrots you get to pick from the Bunny Hill.  Then pull that many carrots from the hill.  But beware!  One of the carrots will make Jumping jack leap up into the air.  But you have no idea which one until it happens.  To win, you must catch Jack without dropping him.  Alternatively, you can play that any player can catch him.  When my children played this, I was greeted by squeals and laughter every time Jumping Jack leaped into the air.  And cheers or jeers when he was caught or missed.  You can purchase Jumping Jack right now for $18.99 HERE

This game is called Charades For Kids.  It is a 3 or more player game and is suitable for ages 4 and up.  It comes with 150 cards with 450 charades, a sand timer, game die and instructions.  This is a simplified version of the regular Charades game.  What's great about this is that there are 3 levels of clues so all ages can play.  Like in the original Charades game, you act out the clues and the other players try to guess what you are acting out.  It's lots of fun for the whole family.  You can purchase Charades for Kids right now for $5.97 HERE .
Finally we have a game called Color Smash.  This game is for 2 or more players ages 6 and up.  There are 72 cards which are stored in a paint can storage tin.  There are four types of cards:  cards with a splat of color, cards whose word and color match, cards whose word and color do not match and the steal card.  Players take turns flipping up one of their cards onto the middle pile.  When a card is flipped up that has a matching word  and color, be the first one to slap the pile.  The first to slap it gets to take the pile.  If you accidentally slap a card that does not have a matching word and color, you must place 5 cards from your hand under the middle pile.  When a steal card is turned up, the first person to slap it gets to steal 5 collected cards from the player of their choice.  The game ends when all cards have been played or there is only one player left.  To determine the winner, each player counts their collected cards (the ones the got by successfully slapping the pile).  The player with the most collected cards wins.  To me this game is very reminiscent of the classic card game Slap Jack.  It's a lot of fun to play.  You can purchase Color Smash for $5.97 HERE .  
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Enjoy a family game night with Clack!, Cake Off, Connect the Thoughts and Fruit Punch

Amigo Games has kindly provided me with these games in exchange for an honest review.


  
This game is called Clack!  It consists of 35 magnetic discs, 1 color die, 1 shape die and illustrated instructions.  The name comes from the sound the discs make when they are stacked.  This is a 2-6 player game and is suitable for ages 5+.  One die has pictures of shapes on it and the other has colors.  To play, you roll the dice to get a color and a shape to search for on the discs.  Then race to grab all of the discs that have that combination of color and shape and stack them up one on top of the other.  In order to win, you must have the highest stack.  Kids love stacking the discs and hearing the Clack!  Clack! retails for $17.99 and you can purchase it HERE



Next we have Fruit Punch.  It has 56 Linen-finish Cards, 1 full sized Banana Squeaker and Illustrated Instructions.  It is a 2-6 player game and is suitable for ages 5+.  The rules of this game are very simple and very easy to learn.  The players flip their card over until someone spots five of the same fruit on the upturned cards.  Then they race to be the first to hit the banana sqeaker so they can collect the cards to win.  My kids really liked this game.  They especially liked racing to hit the banana squeaker.  Fruit Punch retails for $9.99 and you can purchase it HERE



Next we have Cake Off.  It includes 30 linen-finish cards, 4 Washable Stampers, 1 Cake Plate and illustrated instructions.  It is a 3-6 Player game and is suitable for ages 5+. To play, each player chooses a card from their hand and passes it to the next player.  Repeat.  You are trying to get cards that match, giving you 5 of a kind.  When you get 5 of a kind, you get a washable stamp on the back of your hand.  This is a very simple game.  I think children even younger than 5 could easily play it.  Cake Off retails for $12.99 and you can purchase it HERE .


Finally we have Connect The Thoughts.  It includes 80 linen finish cards, 1 bell and illustrated instructions.  There are no "turns" in this game...everyone plays at once.  Players flip over cards searching for matches.  Once they have a line of 5 cards with matches, they ring the bell to win the round.  An alternative way to play is to search for connections instead of matches.  For example, one card has a dog on it and another has a donkey.  These match because they form a connection (they are both animals).  Connect The Thoughts retails for $12.99 and you can purchase it HERE

Amigo Games has given us a copy of Cake Off and Connect The Thoughts to give away to one of our lucky readers.  Stay tuned for the giveaway!  a Rafflecopter giveaway
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Go Fun Face Makes The Coolest Masks!

Go Fun Face has provided me with these masks in exchange for an honest review.




These masks are the coolest things ever!  They are very comfortable to wear because they are made of durable, washable foam rubber.  So there are no hard edges to dig into your head or face.  And they are not heavy at all, so you can wear them comfortably for hours.  They are available in a variety of animals and colors.  They would be perfect to wear for Halloween parties, festivals, concerts, sports fans, cosplay, Team Mascots, or just to play around.  My children loved wearing the masks and pretending to be the different animals.  The masks are available in the form of a wolf (available in four color choices), panda, bear (available in two color choices), monkey (available in two color choices), lion (available in five color choices), dog, tiger (available in three color choices), shark (available in two color choices), pig, horse (available in two color choices), falcon and dragon (available in four color choices).  



These masks are so unique.  I have never seen any others like them.  I know it's a little early, but I plan to build Halloween costumes around the ones that I received.  You will definitely stand out at any party or event if you wear one of these.  Everyone will want to know where you got them!  The masks are top quality in both appearance and workmanship.  They retail for $22 each and you can purchase them from the Go Fun Face site HERE .

 
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Easter is Coming- Enter to Win $100 Target Gift Card

We are co-hosting this giveaway with our friends at Product Review Cafe for a $100 Target gift card.  

Easter is Coming- Enter to Win $100 Target Gift Card

  Easter is quickly approaching and we all have those baskets to prepare and some even have clothing to buy for special services that we may choose to attend. What better way to celebrate than with an extra $100 to spend at Target in your pocket? Our boys love Easter and growing up it was always one of my very favorite holidays. I enjoyed spending time with all of my cousins and dressing up in fancy clothes (complete with lace trimmed socks) and then gathering for a family meal. Those memories are the highlights of my childhood. These days things are not quite so fancy and while we do dress our boys up to go to church and they get an Easter basket we like to keep things a little simpler these days.   What are your favorite Easter memories growing up? I enjoyed the egg hunts a lot with my Dad's side of the family and as mentioned of course the dressing up part was always fun for me as well. Any plans this year? This post is all about Easter and how you choose to celebrate. Hey-- You might just want to stash your gift card away. Either way, it is your choice. We wish all entrants the best of luck and hope that you all have a Happy Easter!   What are your favorite Easter memories growing up? I enjoyed the egg hunts a lot with my Dad's side of the family and as mentioned of course the dressing up part was always fun for me as well. Any plans this year? This post is all about Easter and how you choose to celebrate. Hey-- You might just want to stash your gift card away. Either way, it is your choice. We wish all entrants the best of luck and hope that you all have a Happy Easter! a Rafflecopter giveaway
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Jabuka, the Twisting Alphabet Game


Jabuka is a word game that looks like a sack full of coffee beans (the shape was actually inspired by an actual coffee bean).  This is because it comes with letter tiles that are shaped like coffee beans and stored in a little burlap sack.  Recommended for ages 8 and up, you need 2-8 players for this game.  Some of the letters can change if you turn the "bean".  For example, flip a "W" over and it becomes an "M".  Turn it sideways and it becomes an "E".  The cool thing is it's totally organic with no game board and no word grid.  The special morphing letter beans can twist and turn to change the letters and create new words!  The person who uses the most "beans" and shouts "JABUKA!" is the winner. The great thing about this game is that you can steal you opponent's words by building them up further or even changing them around and adding to them.  This is perfect size to carry with you for camping trips or family getaways.  A word of warning though, it is addictive!  You'll find your self caught up in the excitement; stealing words from the other players , laughing and having a blast.  Even my 5 year old is able to play a simplified version of this game.  Too often these days children spend their time on the computer, phone or tablet.  It's nice to have a game for family game night that requires no computer interaction at all.  We need more games like this so children can learn to be less dependent on technology.  Jabuka retails for $20.00 and can be purchased from their site at  www.jabukagames.com   or you can purchase it HERE .  
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Metallic Olive Pen from the Loom Collection by Graf von Faber-Castell

Graf von Faber-Castell provided me with this ink pen to review.

I absolutely love this ballpoint ink pen from Graf von Faber - Castell.  The top is a metallic olive color with a silver clip and the bottom is silver as well. It is from their Loom collection.  It has a slightly curved form and the rings around the bottom part provides a nice gripping area.  There are seven rings around the barrel to provide an ample grip.  It feels very comfortable in my hand when I write with it.  It has a chrome plated polished metal grip, with embossed grooves for comfortable writing posture.  The clip is spring loaded and is made of the same chrome plated polished metal as the grip.  To bring the writing tip out, you just twist the barrel.  It writes in black ink and is fitted with a large capacity black refill.  This means that it will last longer before needing to be changed, which is always a plus if you write as much as I do.  It comes in an elegant gift box that is perfect for gift giving.  It writes very smooth.  It seems to glide across the paper with no noticeable skipping.  It has written smoothly on every type of paper I have tried it on so far.  Often times ink pens will have trouble writing on glossy paper, but not this one.  It hasn't failed me yet.  The only problem that I have encountered with this pen is that my daughter keeps stealing it from me.  She loves it as much as I do.  Graf von Faber - Castell has a wide selection of fine writing pens available on their site.  You can choose between ballpoint pens, rollerball pens and fountain pens.  They have several color combinations available as well.  Just browse their site to view their selection.  The ink pen I received retails for $45 and you can purchase it HERE .
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Is it a plushie, or a hoodie? It's both! It's Cubcoats!

Cubcoats has provided me with this product for review.

Cubcoats is a plush character that transforms from a pillow type plushie into a hoodie.  There are many styles available.  A few of the animals are panda, fox and tiger.  They also have characters such as Minions, Mickey Mouse and Chewbacca.  There are many more, the one I received is Spiderman.  My son loves Spiderman.  He loved this when I gave it to him and he thought it was just a plushie.  But then when he found out that it would transform into a hoodie, the look on his face was priceless.  He was so excited!  They are soft and warm.  Transforming it into a hoodie is a simple process.  These images are taken from their website to show you how to transform it.





To transform into a hoodie, you flip it over and unzip the back.  Then you pull the hoodie out and unroll it.  Tuck the character away inside the hood and it's ready to wear.  My son looks so adorable in this and loves it so much that I just might have to buy some more of them for him.  In addition to the ones I mentioned above, they have the following:    the animals are kitty, puppy and bear.  The characters are Black Panther, Poppy The Troll, Minnie Mouse and Darth Vader.  These would be great as an outdoor costume for Halloween as well.  They would be able to stay warm without detracting from their costume.  They are so cute that I wish they had hem in my size!  But unfortunately they do not come in adult sizes.  They come in children's sizes ranging from 2-8.  The retail price for the animal styles is $45 and for the characters it is $50.  You can purchase them HERE .    

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