Klutz R/G

Today, how-to books from Klutz come packaged with the tools of their trade (from juggling cubes to face paints to yo-yos), and are designed for doing, not just reading. "We think people learn best through their hands, nose, feet, mouth and ears. Then their eyes. So we design multi-sensory books," Cassidy says. The appeal of this hands-on approach is borne out by sales figures; Klutz is a fixture on U.S. book and toy bestseller lists, and is available in 24 countries around the world. 
Having expanded the offerings to include Klutz Toys, Klutz Kits, Klutz Buckets, Klutz Guides and, in 2001, an educational product line, Cassidy seems to have an unlimited supply of ideas. The inspiration? "I marinate myself in children," he says. "Some years ago, I created a few. With the help of my wife" (Nancy Cassidy, the voice behind the gold-record-winning KidsSongs recordings). 
In 2002, Scholastic Inc., the largest children's book publisher and distributor in the world, acquired Klutz. For those of you who collect corporate mission statements, here's the Klutz credo: Create wonderful things, be good, have fun.

Ribbon Bangles

Ribbon has the power to transform everyday plastic bracelets into shimmering designer bangles. We provide the sturdy plastic bangles, a bright array of ribbon, and a bottle of glue to hold it all together — everything you need to make a wardrobe of five unique bracelets

Priced at $19.99

Stamp Art

Stamp Art makes stamping simpler -- and more creative -- than ever. Stick the included shapes on the see-through acrylic block to create your own one-of-a-kind stamp design. Full of inspirational artwork and instruction, this stamp-right-in-it book shows how to create animals, flowers, houses, aliens... anything you can dream up

$21.99

My daughter loves to work on these. She's 8 and the fact it keeps her quite and happy when her brother is napping or when she's needed something to do on a rainy day, I do think she missed the point of the bangles but she does the stamp art with ease. I would recommend these books  for car trips or quite time. 

I would say my 5 year old is way to young for them though so they are for older children to me that was a little disappointing. Still great books and  they appear to be very durable as well, want to try them out for yourself?

Klutz has offered a giveaway, one lucky winner will receive a copy of all 3 of the books I received.

Stamp Art

Ribbon Bangles

 the last one I can not find on the site.

My Fabulous Look Book

Alvin & The ChipWrecked Review

My kids and I love Alvin and the Chipmunks. We can't wait to see the new ChipWrecked Movie, and can not tell you how much fun we had with the game. I love the Kinect more and more, but the fun we had playing this game, will be forgotten. 

You choose your character by answering a few questions. First are you a boy of girl...which will decide if you get a chipette or a chipmunk

This game centers on dance moves and how well you follow them. The cutest thing was watching Ms.L play. She had a ton of fun, and even has a decent score. I think this is one of the cutest games I have ever seen, and I am beyond glad to see that games like this are being made for the kinect now instead of just the Wii.

Buy it:

Most Major retailers sell Chipwrecked for the XBox 360 Kinect.

* Disclosure: The author, manufacturer, or representing PR provided a product to review. No compensation was provided. The opinions expressed are my own personal and honest thoughts. *

MasterLock Luggage Lock Review

We don't fly often only once every other year to Florida and back. We however have gone to New York for a wedding and that all means leaving luggage in the room unattended. Not that I think everyone is out to get me, but I do believe that you can never be to careful. Master Lock is a name I have known for years, in high school I had a Master Lock combination lock for my locker, and I do believe I has a Masterlock Bike lock to. 

When flying please remember you must use a TSA approved Lock if you choose to lock your luggage.

Master Lock provides a TSA approved luggage lock,  to keep you luggage safe from unwanted intrusiveness. It allows you to keep your belongs safe and secure. I know It will make me feel that much better when I check my bags to out flight to Florida next year. Master Lock also has some tips to help keep your family safe this holiday season. Please read through them :

"The holidays are a fun but busy time, and the flurry of activity can often cause important considerations, such as safety and security, to go overlooked," said Rebecca Smith, vice president, marketing for Master Lock. "By taking a few precautions, you'll rise above the chaos and ensure your holiday season is spent enjoying time with friends and family."

To help keep your family and home safe and secure during this festive time of the year, Master Lock has developed a checklist of the top five holiday safety tips:

1. Travel Safely. Whether you're planning a road trip or flight, be sure to take all the proper safety precautions. If driving to your destination, check tire pressure beforehand for optimal handling and traction and consider having your car winterized by your mechanic for added safety. Stock your car with a safety kit in case you were to get stuck. Check weather forecasts and road conditions before heading out for safe driving conditions.

If you're flying to your destination, remember to secure your luggage with TSA-accepted locks, such as the Master Lock 4689T Luggage Lock, so your bags stay safe while in transit -- whether they're checked or carried on. If you're flying with holiday gifts, keep them unwrapped to avoid security checkpoint delays.

2. Secure Your Home. During the holiday season, you're likely to have guests coming and going from your home for a number of get-togethers. Be sure all entry points, including doors, windows and sliding glass doors, are locked before and after guests depart to help keep your family, home and valuables safe.

If you're traveling out of town, enlist a trusted neighbor to keep an eye on your home while you're away. Store a spare key in a key safe, such as the Master Lock 5400D, for easy access by authorized visitors. Stop your mail and newspaper delivery, and consider setting some interior and exterior lights on timers.

3. Shop Smart. To stay safe while enjoying a fun holiday shopping trip to the local mall or shopping center, be aware of your surroundings. Park in well-lit areas, avoiding spaces next to large vehicles that can block the line of sight to your car if possible, make sure you aren't followed when exiting the mall and lock your doors immediately upon re-entering your vehicle. Keep purchased gifts out of sight -- in the trunk of your car or under a blanket -- to prevent theft.

When ordering gifts online, create more secure user names and passwords for all of your on-line accounts using varying combinations of letters and numbers for each to avoid a security breach. Store all your confidential data for convenient access via web browser, smart phone, or tablet app in the Master Lock Vault^™. Have your online orders shipped to your office so the delivery driver won't have to leave them out in the open on your front porch.

When storing gifts at home, be sure to think strategically about your hiding spot to keep curious family members from getting a sneak peek at their presents and spoiling their surprises.

4. Decorate Strategically. When decorating the home to reflect your festive mood, check lights for frayed wires and loose or broken plugs. Check manufacturers' instructions for the maximum number of light strands that can be safety strung together, and don't exceed that maximum to minimize risk of a short circuit or electrical fire. Keep any trees or indoor plants away from fireplaces and candles. If you have pets, take time to strategically place any decorations out of their reach, preventing them from trying to eat them or causing damage to the house.

5. Don't Play with Fire. While it's easy to get distracted when you're hosting friends and family, never leave your stove unattended while you have food cooking. Unattended cooking is the leading cause of home fires in the U.S. If you plan to light a fire, remove all greens, boughs, papers and decorations from your fireplace and make sure that the damper is open. Never burn wrapping paper in a fireplace. It ignites suddenly and burns intensely and can cause a flash fire.

Have a Safe and Happy Holiday from Master Lock and Real Adventures From A Mom Of  3.

* Disclosure: The author, manufacturer, or representing PR provided a product to review. No compensation was provided. The opinions expressed are my own personal and honest thoughts. *

Continuum Games R/G

Continuum Games, Inc. is a privately owned company with a mission to bring families together through exciting new game concepts that appeal to all generations of game players. First formed by Greg and Niki Hughes in 2007, the company has grown from a small game manufacturing company into a full service game publishing company, distributor and consulting firm. Continuum Games publishes its own line of award winning family games, educational games, party games and travel games and also serve as a distributor to the BEST in class games from independent manufacturers In February 2011, Continuum Games joined forces with Around the Table Games, creators of the award winning Family Talk series of products. Around the Table Games founder Beth Daniels has a shared mission to create products that draw families together and appeal to the needs of today’s busy families. Both Greg and Beth are parents who bring a Mom and Dad perspective to the games and products that they create.In May 2011, Greg, Beth and the team of 3 Creative Design Group joined forces to form Continuum Consulting. Continuum Consulting provides assistance to new and experienced toy, game and novelty product inventors. They help new inventors figure out just how to launch a new game idea or new product concept.  The team knows firsthand the challenges that are involved in bringing a product to market as well as the potential rewards associated with a well executed product launch. The goal is to offer a continuum of services to new and experienced inventors to help guide decision making, avoid common pitfalls, and create the best possible pathway to success.

Lumps, the Elf Coal Game

Lumps, the Elf Coal Game is the most addictive family dice game you’ll ever play! The goal is to score the most points in three rolls by rolling pairs of the same number. Roll a pair of 3s, score 3 points…a pair of 10s scores 10 points. What makes the game unique is that it has four different types of dice and there are few high numbers. On each turn you have to make decisions on which dice to keep and re-roll. Do you play it safe and hold a pair of 4s, or chance it and try for a high pair? The endless possibilities make Lumps exciting and addictive. Great stocking stuffer!

My oldest and I played this one night, and had so much fun. It's great because it helps her with addition skills as well as a quality time. I think it will the perfect activity for Christmas Eve before the kids go to bed. Although I find it hard to include the little ones, I still think this is a great family game and Who knows maybe I'll bring it on Christmas day to play with our extended family and teach them all about Lumps/

Priced at $7.99

Family Talk 2

This is a game that really gets the girls to open up. I did a review for Family talk 1 and this game actually got better results then the other. It gets my shy quiet 8 year year old turned into a chatter box in a matter of a couple questions. I think it's great for children of almost any age and even perfect for a road trip. It would have been a great distraction for my kids, on our last 10 hour road trip. 

Priced $9.99

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Donkey T's Review

We're here at DonkeyTs to offer you the craziest t-shirts you won't dare find sold anywhere else, and with the best Quality and Prices!!! Now, how great is that. When you head out with one of our shirts on, people will definitely stop and ask you, "Where did you get that shirt?" or "Can I take your Picture" or "You're cute, can I buy you a drink?" ..Well, maybe 2 out of those three have been proven. 

I  love my DonkeyTs I really do. I was sent 2 shirts and I think they are my favorite shirts ever!!!

This may stem from the fact that over the last couple weeks I have become very addicted to Twilight. I read all 4 books in 6 days. I own the first 3 movies, and proudly wear my Donkeyts everywhere.

First up would have to be... Team Edward

I have it in a Womens size, and love, love ,love it. I washed it and the color did not fade at all. It helps to show who I would most love Bella to wind up with. The script that is used is much like what is used in the real books.

The other shirt I wanted was...

 

Team Jacob

Because Jacob is just as  important , but not quite Mr. dreamy. I  know he is to some people, Like my aunt but he's just not for me. This shirt washed up well, and allows me to show my Twilight pride, The Character that plays Jacob Black is also a local boy. He grew up not more then 20 minutes from where I live. This  shirt is a great fit, and even in the winter months looks great over top a plain color long sleeve shirt. 

DonkeyT's is a great place to find many different shirts

Movie inspired

TV

Geek

Sports

Funny

Pop Culture

And many more...

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* Disclosure: The author, manufacturer, or representing PR provided a product to review. No compensation was provided. The opinions expressed are my own personal and honest thoughts. *

Pet Mate Review

Petmate, with its family of brands, is the trusted authority in smart pet care solutions. As the first to provide a safe and comfortable alternative to wooden travel crates, Petmate has gone on to introduce smart solutions for every stage in a pet’s life. At Petmate, we believe in what we do, because we have pets too! Check out all of the other great brands and products in the Petmate family: Bamboo, Fat Cat, Booda, Petmate and Aspen Pet.

When we agreed to take care of my brother in laws 3 year old dog, I knew it evolved work, I had dogs growing up. I knew that like a child they need toys to play with room to run, and a play to potty. My husband is very avid his yard is mowed, free of leaves, and that the driveway is snow free in the winter, but was less than pleased to have his yard covered in doggy poo. Petmate has come to the rescue with the Clean Response.

Petmate’s unique Clean Response makes cleaning up pet waste easy! This first-of-it’s-kind set is so easy to use, you will have a new outlook on having doody duty. Simply add a liner to the bucket, set the bucket next to the waste and use the rake to move waste into the pan. The convenient waste bag can then be removed and disposed of with no mess.

I love the fact I don't have to get anywhere near the doggy poo, it just goes right into the bag lined bucket, and when the yard is all clean dumped in the trash outside.  It's so easy to use even my 8 year old 

can handle it. 

Petmate also caries a wide variety of dog toys. Ms.Casey the dog, loves to play tug of war with just about anyone, and she's even smart enough to know that she can play her roughest with an adult but must adjust her strength to that of the children. 

I wondered if she would take to toys she could play with inside. 

Truthfully she's more like a 3 year old child with them, she keeps them hidden in her cage ( we lock her up only at night or when we leave.) and will only bring them out once in a while. 

Dogzilla Rope

This is her pride and joy, although way to small to even try tug of war she likes to carry it around in her mouth and play keep a way with the children.

Tuff Plush toys

This one is somewhere in her cage, I haven't seen it since I gave it to her. I think she likes the softness of it more then anything.It proved my point that she won't eat the kids stuffed animals though. 

I love the quality and the selection Petmate offers

Buy it:

Petmate Products are available at Pet Stores Nation wide.

( not all products are located in each store.)

* Disclosure: The author, manufacturer, or representing PR provided a product to review. No compensation was provided. The opinions expressed are my own personal and honest thoughts. *

Crazy Rumors Review

Two Words - Naturally Fun!

That's what Crazy Rumors is all about! A lip treat unlike any other! The purest, cleanest ingredients found on earth fused with deliciously fun flavors!

So who are you anyway?

Crazy Rumors is Edie and Brian Himmel  -  a fun loving, creative couple who took a leap of faith and decided to do what we truly love!

How it all started

Back in 2003 while living in Brooklyn, NY - we took a look around and what we didn't see really excited us! There were tons of lip balms out there, but they were all missing that one thing - that extra coolness factor that separated the ordinary from the extraordinary! There were two options: simple and plain, harboring the same basic flavors and scents, or wild and over the top but made of purely synthetic ingredients!

And off we go

Relentlessly seeking out the perfect lip balm recipe with no luck, we decided to create one on our own! Formulated from the ground up with one main goal: to create the best all natural & vegan lip balm-- dare we say-- in the world!

Eureka!

After months upon months of late night experiments and testing, we were pretty certain we had done it!  Not only did our lips feel astonishing but our kitchen smelled amazing! In the famous words of Suze Orman APPROVED!

What we made

All Natural & Vegan, indulgently clean, out of this world flavored lip treats made with certified organic ingredients - like super moisturizing organic shea butter and soothing organic jojoba oil. Infused with only the best naturally derived flavors & pure essential oils, and slightly sweetened with just a hint of natural stevia, so our lip treats not only smell amazing, they taste great too!

Our gorgeous packaging, amazing flavors and to die for scents are truly a breath of fresh air! Your lips will feel soft and fabulous, and you will feel good about what you put onto your body!

And today

We're  living down South in Georgia with a huge household of 7! It's kinda funny, we're outnumbered by the cats! 2 lovely sisters, Emma & Sophie (now known as Sopha) as well as 2 boys, Bobby & Sonny - strays we took in along the way.

In High School there were a ton of crazy rumors but none like this. Crazy Rumors Lip Balm and Lip Color is amazing, 

Raspberry Sherbet a La Mode 

I love this lip balm. I think it has a delightful texture, not oily but not to waxy either. It has a pleasant scent, although I don't detect a taste at all. The fact the A La Mode line comes in 3 other yummy Flavors makes me want to try them all!

Orange Creamsicle

Banana Split

Mint Chocolate 

Not only does Crazy Rumors have these but they also offer lip balms in flavors like:

Fresh Squeezed

Gumball

Perk

Brew

Soda Pop

Candy Cane

Leaping bunny

Mystery Flavor

Very interesting flavors I bet they all smell very yummy.

One other thing I love about Crazy Rumors is the HibisKiss

Available in 6 great colors. I believe they look much darker then they really are. I am very pale... I mean undead pale, and the one I received Coral looks great on me. I love the texture of that as well. 

HibisKiss comes in 6 colors/ flavors 

Tropical

Coral

Breeze

Pearl

Sunrise

Sunset

Buy it:

http://crazyrumors.com/

* Disclosure: The author, manufacturer, or representing PR provided a product to review. No compensation was provided. The opinions expressed are my own personal and honest thoughts. *

Fun Bites R/G

My kids are still little enough they like their foods cut up, at this age their imaginations are endless. I find then Playing with their food at times I wish they weren't, so when I came across Funbites I knew the kids would love the idea. If only I would have known sooner that we could all have this much fun, I wished me would have found these sooner...

Cube it, and Love it.

 They can be used on a wide variety of foods. Our favorite right now is sandwiches, toast, and pancakes. Easy foods, I can't wait to experiment further. I can be used to make fun shapes out of 

Cheese

Pizza

Watermelon

Omelette

Cantaloupe

Cheese

The possibilities are endless, and not only are the pieces perfect for Ms.L and Mr.Z as finger foods but they have made lunch a lot more fun. I would not recommend this for a child under 3 though the pieces would be a choking hazard . Right now you can buy both the Cube it and the love it together for 19.99 

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here is a free shipping code as well.

FreeShipDec2011

Expires 12/25/11

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One RAFAMO3 reader will win a Funbites of their own.

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* Disclosure: The author, manufacturer, or representing PR provided a product to review. No compensation was provided. The opinions expressed are my own personal and honest thoughts. *

HandVibes Review

When I first came across Hand Vibes... I wondered what kind of name that was for a Collection of rings with additude. I see now that it is more the vibe of the way things are  or the mood your in that this means.

They are rings that have sayings on them. 

Available in different colors and designs.

They are great for style, and my girls love them. Tiny little rings that will stretch to fit most normally sized fingers.  Although some are harder to find then others, I would imagine that Hand Vibes could be the next must have fashion accessory.

buy it:

Hand Vibes are sold in more retail stores like Target, Walmart. Look for a display today!

* Disclosure: The author, manufacturer, or representing PR provided a product to review. No compensation was provided. The opinions expressed are my own personal and honest thoughts. *