It's no secret that we love VTech products so when they contacted us again to review their new Kidizoom® smartwatch, we immediately said yes! What is the Kidizoom® smartwatch you ask? Only the "coolest watch ever" according to my girls. "Mom, it's like spy stuff!" Ok, I'll be completely honest, my 8-year-old thought it was pretty "lame" when she first took a look at it. After all, she is on the higher end of the age range for this product. However, after watching her 5-year-old sister playing with it and loving it, she thought she would give it a try. Shortly after began the constant fights over who got to wear it, and use it when. I ended up having to take the watch away for an entire 24 hours just to stop the fighting! The novelty of having it wore off after three days and now they happily share it. Both girls think the watch is big for their wrist but that doesn't stop them from wanting to play with it. The pre-loaded games are a bit too easy for my 8-year-old but … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2014
Mini Golf And More at the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
It's been YEARS since I have been to the Walker Art Center and the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden. Nutty learned about the famous Spoonbridge and Cherry in school but has never seen it in real life until now. A few weeks ago I was contacted by the Walker Art Center to help promote their mini golf courses in the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden as well as their FREE family events during the rest of the summer. My family was given complimentary tickets to try the golf courses for ourselves. Hubby is working like crazy lately so the girls and I had a day out together. It was a TON of fun! Included in the mini golf tickets you buy is admission to the Walker Art Center. While we waited for our tee-time we explored the Garden and the Art Center. We all thought some people's idea of art was quite interesting! After an hour-long wait (even during the middle of the week!) it was time to play golf. But wait...that photo doesn't look like golf! That's because this isn't you average … [Read more...]
Tea Bag Rocket
My girls complained of being "bored" again yesterday so I hopped on the internet and searched for science activities for them to do. I came across this tea bag rocket on Kids Activities Blog and thought my girls would love it. Turns out they did! Our first rocket didn't work. I'm not sure why. It simply burnt down without lifting up. The girls were disappointed but as you can tell from the video, our second one went just fine! We went through 6 more tea bags before I told them I was done. I don't like to steal other blogger's ideas so you'll have to go to Kids Activities Blog for the actual directions and to see why this awesome rocket works. One final note, Kim did her rockets inside her house because she said any type of breeze outside will knock the rocket over. I was too scared of flying fire in my house so we did ours in the garage. Turns out, if you have a high ceiling, you can totally do this inside as the rocket burns itself out super fast. … [Read more...]
12 Deliciously Unique Smores Recipes
Summer is in full swing and with a heat index of 105 in Minnesota today, it finally feels like it! Of course, what screams summer more than the heat? Smores! I've rounded up 11 of the most deliciously unique Smores recipes on the internet for your enjoyment. Ok, maybe I rounded them up for my own enjoyment because my family loves Smores! Smores Cream Pie--Pie plus Smores, you can't go wrong with this one. It's simple to make too. Smores Stuffed French Toast--Want Smores for breakfast? No problem with this fun french toast. Smores Croissants --A recipe from our archives. Perfect for those times (like the middle of winter) when you can't make real Smores. Smores Snack Mix--Add some Smores to your party without having to have a campfire and all the mess. Indoor Smores--Raining outside? You can still have Smores indoors with this recipe. Giant Smores Cake--Nothing makes an impression more than a giant … [Read more...]
“Eyelash Crack”
Good Morning Lash Ladies! Lash Ladies? Yup, that's what I said! Lindsi here....I want to introduce you to a fantastic, no scratch that, incredible product! My friend Molly introduced me to "Lash Crack" a couple of months ago and it is indeed that....addicting! I have had so many compliments on my eyelashes since I started using 3D Fibers from Younique (my virtual party link) I can't even keep track. People are commenting on the thickness of my lashes, the length of my lashes and just the over all look of my lashes. I am incredibly impressed and I know you will be too! I've had a ton of questions about this awesome product. So let me give you some info and a story of why Younique and why this crazy busy mom of 4 boys (7 and under) decided to give it a try! First and foremost...I LOVE working with a bunch of WOMEN and MOMS and my favorite buyers are WOMEN and MOMS! So, as a crazy busy mom, my daily routine consists of a quick shower (if I get that in) and a quick application … [Read more...]
The longest indoor zip line in North America to open at Mall of America®
Mall of America® welcomes Barnacle Blast Zip Line, the newest attraction in Nickelodeon Universe®, opening Friday, July 18. With more than 800 feet of high-flying adventure, Barnacle Blast is the longest indoor zip line in North America. Thrill-seeking guests can leap from a platform more than 60 feet above the ground, flying 405 feet across Nickelodeon Universe, suspended by a single wire. Once riders land on the platform on the far side of the park, they get to jump again and zip all the way back. The zip line takes riders on an aerial tour of Nickelodeon Universe, gliding over the carousel, past the ferris wheel and above thousands of people. Barnacle Blast is the newest experience added to the Dutchman’s Deck attraction, located in the northwest corner of Nickelodeon Universe. Dutchman’s Deck includes the Ghostly Gangplank high ropes course and Anchor Drop slides. “We are thrilled to offer a brand new attraction to our guests this summer” said Jennifer Lauerman, Senior … [Read more...]
