Add these to your family game night.

CMON Inc. has provided me with these games for review.

This is Railroad ink Deep Blue Edition.  Inside the box you will find 4 Route Dice, 2 River Dice, 2 Lake Dice, 6 Boards, 6 Markers and a Rule Book.  To play, you roll the route dice then draw the results on your route board.  You score points by having long interconnecting routes, connecting the entry points to your board and having routes through the center of your board.  But you lose points if you have unfinished lines.  In the Deep Blue Edition, the River and Lake Dice add waterways to the map.  You can combine this with the Blazing Red Edition to add meteors and volcanoes.  The Deep Blue Edition is a 1-6 player game and is recommended for age 8 and up.  You can purchase it for $19.99 HERE.

This is Dream on.  Inside the box you will find a 2 Minute Timer, 3 Scoring Cards, 156 Dream Cards and a Rule Book.  To play you enter a shared dream with your friends that is dictated by the dream cards.  It may put you in outer space, another land or under the sea.  Each player gets 3 cards and one card is placed face up on the table to make the dream pile.  Then you flip the timer and players take turns adding one of the cards to the pile and telling the story of your dream based on what cards they play.  There is no turn order, each player adds a card whenever he wants.  The only rule is that you have to draw a new card from the deck after each card you play.  You do this until the timer runs out.  Then you take turns trying to remember the dream in order and check it with the pile of cards everyone played.  You score points according to how well you remember the dream.  This is a 2-8 player game and is recommended for age 7 and up.  You can purchase Dream On for $19.99 HERE.

This is Kaleidos.  It comes with four identical sets of ten pictures.  Each player sets up the same picture to begin the game.  A letter is chosen using a deck of cards.  To play, you have to search the picture and write down everything you see in it that begins with the specified letter. You get 60 seconds per round.  When the round is over you compare your lists.  Any word that is on more than one player's list scores 1 point.  Any word that is only on one person's list scores 3 points.  After each player has their score for the round, a new round starts using a new picture.  You add your scores from each round together.  The person with the highest score at the end of the last round wins.  You can buy Kaleidos for $39.99 HERE.

This is Ta-Da!  In the box you will find 36 Custom Dice, 6 Dice Cups, 45 Spell Cards, 20 Feat Cards and a Rule Book.  To play each player rolls their spells using the colorful dice.  There is a different color of cup and dice for each player.  Each turn you can save one symbol that matches your spell card.  You want to roll your dice as fast as you can because each player rolls at the same time.  Each round the rules are altered by the Feat cards, so you need to think fast and be able to change your strategy.  Some spells can be used to slow down your opponents.  The first player to complete 6 spells wins the game.  This is a 2-6 player game and is recommended for ages 14 and up.  You can purchase it for $24.99 HERE.           

Add these Micro Wheels to your son's Easter basket

I received these Micro Wheels products to review.

These Micro Wheels would be a perfect addition to any little boy's Easter basket.  Actually, a lot of little girls would love them too!  I know mine do!  These are small micro sized cars.  They come in a little garage.  You can attach it to the end of the loop set and use them together.  Send the little cars through the loop and then park them in the garage.

From their description:  "Get ready to race with Micro Wheels!  The speedy wheels you've always dreamed of have all been micro sized!  Discover a new way to race with boost up activation; the more you pump, the faster they go.  Race your friends through gravity defying loops and get to your garage first to win.  Too slow and you'll be locked out!  With over 30 to collect, discover the translucent, metallic and glow in the dark vehicles."

Trust me, your kids will want to collect them all!  My kids like to set them up side by side and send them through the loops at the same time.  I like that they are small enough that they won't damage anything if they hit something.

The Loop Pack comes with two vehicles.  One is visible, but the other one is a surprise.  You won't know what it looks like until you open it.  

These are recommended for age 4 and up.  The Micro Wheels Garage Pack is $3.99.  And the Micro Wheels Loop Pack is $11.99.  


  

Love my new sandals from Okabashi Shoes!

I received a pair of Sandals from Okabashi Shoes for review.

These shoes are called the Cross - Strap sandal.  They are available in your choice of color, toffee or black.  It is a classic style with a simple design, but they are so comfortable.  They are easy to slip on and off and they do not slide around on my foot as I walk.  The built in nubs on the inside of the shoe massage my feet as I walk.  It feels so good.  My feet feel pampered.  I no longer have tired aching feet after a full day of running around doing my errands.  And they are so versatile.  They're perfect for wearing around the house, at the beach or when I'm out and about going through my normal daily routine.  You can purchase these shoes on their website for $18.99.  

Okabashi shoes are proudly made in the USA.  Located in the small town of Buford, Georgia, Okabashi is a family owned and operated business.  Their line of sandals and flip flops is focused on foot health and wellness.

The Irvani family founded Okabashi in 1981. shortly after they arrived in the United States.  The were inspired by Japanese concepts of reflexology and design, and followed them when they created their sandals.  The shoes have active arch support and massage beads, which is what makes them so comfortable.  And each pair comes with a two year guarantee.

Check out their website to see the different styles of shoes that they have available for both men and women.  They also have t-shirts and other accessories available.       

Last Minute Easter Basket Stuffers

Easter will soon be here and if you are looking for some last minute editions for your kids' baskets, why not add some Pomsies, Pomsie Poos or Grumblies Miniacs.

This is Zoey the Dragon.  It is so cute with its soft pink fur and bright blue eyes.  It just makes you want to say "AWWWWWW".  Zoey is a Pomsie.  Pomsies have a long tail that you can wrap around your wrist, arm, leg, backpack, or hair.  You can wear it and take it along with you as you go out and about.  It also comes with its own brush,  They have two modes of play:  Virtual Pet Mode and Freeze Dance Mode.  Pet the three touch points on their head, nose and mouth to nurture them.  They will tell you if they are tired, hungry or cold.  And they will sing while you dance with them.  They have 50 different reactions and different cute sounds.  And their eyes light up.  They use 2 CR123A batteries, which are included.  Pomsies are made by Skyrocket and are recommended for age 3 and up.  But these things are so cute that even adults love them.  The suggested retail price is $14.99.

  
This is one of the Pomsie Poos.  They are miniature pomsies that do not have the electronic features.  But they do still have the long wrap around tail and are still as cute as can be!  They have a heart shaped clasp to attach to your backpack, clothing or whatever you want to attach it to.  There are 12 adorable animal characters to collect including dogs, cats, pandas, foxes, koalas, bats, raccoons and more.  They are made by Skyrocket for ages 3 and up.  The suggested retail price is $4.99.  

And finally we have the Grumblies Miniacs.  These are miniature versions of the popular Grumblies characters and you can take them with you wherever you go.  These grumpy guys have highly detailed, lively facial expressions and colorful hair that you can style and shape.  They can be put on the ends of your pencils, thrown in your backpack or stack and display them on a shelf.  There are 12 different characters to collect and each one comes in individual blind packs.  They are made by Skyrocket for ages 5 and up.  The suggested retail price is $3.99.

Anchors Away

 I am so in love with this bag from Sea Bags.  The anchor has always symbolized the beach for me!  This tote is perfect for the beach or adding a pop of color to your spring or summer wardrobe.

Sea Bags recently added metallic rose gold to its signature Anchor line. This warm, dusty pink shade will be made available for a limited time in celebration of Mother’s Day. The rose gold anchor lays on a navy background to give it more of a luxurious pop and featured on a recycled sail cloth Medium Tote and Large Wristlet.

The Medium Tote is 14"h x 5.5"w x 14"l with hand spliced hemp handles sourced from New England and you have the option to include a zipper or clasp closure, zippered pocket or both. The Large Wristlet is 11.5"w x 6.5"h with zipper and cording through grommet.

This limited-edition collection also gives back to the community as Sea Bags partners with Maine Cancer Foundation (https://mainecancer.org/) on their Mother’s Day campaign. Sea Bags will be contributing 20% of sales to Maine Cancer Foundation in support of cancer prevention, early detection and treatment programs for every affected person in Maine.

The Rose Gold on Navy Anchor Medium Tote ($160) and Rose Gold on Navy Anchor Large Wristlet ($45) will be available online at www.seabags.com and in Sea Bags’ retail locations from April 1, 2019 to May 12, 2019.

Grab one now before they sell out!  Mother's Day is quickly approaching.

Liquid Polymer Clay and Mold

I received two bottles of bakeable liquid polymer clay along with a mold to use them with. These products are intended for teen and adult use.  They are not for children.  They are recommended for age 14 and up.  The products in this review can be purchased on the Sculpey website.

This is Liquid Sculpey.  It is a bakeable liquid polymer clay.  I received 2 bottles.  One gold and one pearl.  They have a twist cap for easy flow control.  Open it completely if you are filling a mold.  Open it halfway if you are writing or doing small detail work. This is great for adding detail to your other pieces.  You can easily add writing or detail miniatures with it.  It actually lets you draw with clay.  You can even transfer an image from paper onto clay by covering the image with a thin layer of liquid Sculpey.  Then bake it according to the instructions.  Remove it from the oven and soak it in water for 5 minutes.  Then gently rub the paper off and you will see the image now on the clay.  This liquid clay can be used with the Sculpey Silicone Bakeable Molds which are sold separately.  Sculpey Bakeable Liquid Polymer Clay can be purchased on the Sculpey website for $6.99 each.

   
This is the Sculpey Silicone Bakeable Mandala Mold.  There are several other molds available on their website, but this is the one I received.  This is a beautifully designed mold and contains various sizes and styles of mandalas.  It is designed to work perfectly with liquid Sculpey.  The included squeegee makes it easier than ever to perfectly fill the mold.  Fill the mold, squeegee off the excess and bake!  The mold is made with oven safe silicone and is compatible with clays, liquid Sculpey, resin, craft soap and other materials.  You can easily design your own beautiful jewelry with this.  Or just make accents to apply to other projects.  It is very easy to use and the results are amazing.  You can purchase this mold on the Sculpey website for $9.99.   

Modeling Clay For Kids!

This modeling clay is made especially for kids.  You can mold it into whatever you want, as many times as you want; and it will never dry out.  If you prefer to make one of your creations permanent, you can also bake this clay.  I received two products to review.  They are the Pluffy Multipack - Primary and the Sculpey Bake Shop Variety Pack.

Polyform (the makers of Sculpey) has been kind enough to provide a discount code for our readers.  Get 20% off kids clay (Pluffy and Bake Shop) valid from April-June with the code NewRew20.

This is the Pluffy Multipack - Primary.  It is fluffy, squishy, light and fun!  It is recommended for ages 8 and up and is the perfect introductory clay for kids.  It's soft and easily moldable.  You can make whatever you want.  Figurines, jewelry, keychains...use your imagination!  It never dries out, but you can harden it by baking it in your home oven if you want to keep your creation forever.  Once it is baked, you can paint it.  You can mix your colors to make new colors.  This stuff will even float!  This pack includes six 1 ounce bars of clay.  The colors you get are white, yellow, blue, red and black.  You also get one modeling tool. You can purchase it for $9.99 HERE. 

This is the Sculpey Bake Shop Variety Pack.  This is a kid friendly clay that is soft, easy to use and will never dry out.  You can also bake it in your oven if you want your creation to last forever.  There are so many things you can make with this clay.  Make holiday decorations, jewelry, photo frames, key chains or figurines.  Be creative and use your imagination.  Coming up with an idea is part of the fun!  The Sculpey Bake Shop Variety Pack is a great choice because it comes with 12 different colors of clay.  You get white, beige, yellow, red, hot pink, purple, blue, tan, black, orange, green and brown.  Pick one up today and see what masterpieces your kids come up with to create.  This is recommended for ages 8 and up.  You can purchase it for $9.99 HERE.