by Sharon | Mar 23, 2017
You may be more up-to-date with gidgets and gadgets than I am — but that doesn’t stop me from reviewing the Amazon Echo.
It’s a voice controlled hands-free speaker that connects to the Alexa Voice Service to play music, get news, sports scores, weather and so much more. All you have to do is ask.
Wow!! This is truly state-of-the-art technology!!
You have to click the link to the right to get all the latest and greatest uses for this dynamic “must have” apparatus. The think is linked to the cloud, so it only gets smarter — is that even possible?
I do believe it is — So what it will do today, it will do more tomorrow and all your tomorrows.
Once you have an Echo in your house, you’ll find you may need more than one — maybe those tweens of yours will want one, too. It would be great to remind them of a test or homework or some social event — and don’t forget their music . . .
These would be great to get for your family as an Easter gift . . . or because it’s spring . . . a birthday, any holiday and no holiday at all. I believe this is truly the gift to give everyone on your gift list. They come in black or white.
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Sharon
by Sharon | Mar 23, 2017
With spring, it is only natural for you to get all excited about your camping trip.
And, the fun thing is, you don’t have to leave your own backyard.
This is wonderful for the whole family to enjoy. I know of one family who does a whole Friday night to Sunday camping trip in the grandparent’s backyard. They run movies — like the old drive-in and have tokens for the kids to buy snacks and each family has their own tent for sleeping.
It’s an excellent way for the whole family to get together and to spend some quality time together without going far away and spending a lot of money.
This works out well for slumber parties, too.
Having your own tent set up in the backyard is a natural vacation you can take anytime . . . and have your ghost stories ready!!
Here we have the Coleman WeatherMaster 6-Person Screened Tent
It is polyester and has two rooms which sleeps 6 campers comfortably. It is designed for easy setup.
The one thing we’re all worried about is rain and if this tent will keep the rain out — Yes, it will. This boasts the Coleman WeatherTec System:
- Leak-Free Seams
- Weather-Resistant Fabric
- Protected Seams
- Waterproof Floors
- Zipper Protection
- Wind Strong Frame
It wouldn’t hurt to set the tent up and give it a bit more waterproofing protection — most seasoned campers do this automatically when they buy a new test. It’s best to do your due diligence.
I’m excited about this tent — and having room to move. So, wherever you plan to do your camping, give Coleman tents a serious look in the size you want and need for your family camping trip.
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You may also want an air mattress, sleeping bags, a heater . . . just click any of the links above and shop and shop and shop.
Thanks for stopping by — and set it up in your own backyard to get more use out of it.
Sharon
by Sharon | Mar 6, 2017
Wow! It’s always fun to buy Party Favors in bulk — especially novelty items.
I like having something different for kids and adults to enjoy when celebrating birthdays, holidays and get-togethers.
These novelty items would be great for just about all occasions.
- You get a set of 12 of these UFO Gyro Spinning Tops
- The LED lights change patterns as they spin
- Peg-Top Spinners with Gyroscope
- The set has 4 blue, 4 green and 4 red
This is a fun novelty party favor for ages 3 years and up.
They’re great for Easter Baskets, Christmas Stockings, Halloween Treats!!
It’s a great price for a great fun time.
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Sharon
by Sharon | Feb 21, 2017
Requires NO batteries. There are no strings to tangle. Just toss it high and let gravity take over . . . and maybe a little wind.
With spring coming, kids need to get outside and have something enjoy.
The Aeromax Toy Parachute:
- Tangle Free
- Glow in the dark troopers
- Quality rip stop nylon material that will last
- Colors may vary and are selected at random
- Tested to meet USA safety standards for children’s products
This would be great for Easter Baskets, stocking stuffers, birthday parties — each of your guests can take theirs home with them. It would be a great party favor.
The parachutes are selected at random — you get one per order . . . so, if you want a selection, perhaps you’ll need to order a dozen or more . . . or they’ll all be the same color — that’s the breaks when things are just selected at random.
I don’t personally find this a turn-off, but I can see how children may want a particular color and would be disappointed. That’s why it would be worthwhile to order several of them. They are great fun for boys and girls ages 4 years and up. Great for parties where children and adults can be outside.
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This is just a little selection to give you some ideas. Click any of the images and you can shop around to your hearts content.
Thanks for stopping by!
Sharon
by Sharon | Jan 11, 2017
LEGO Friends 41130 Amusement Park Roller Coaster Building Kit — 1124 Pieces
Do we ever outgrow our need to build awesome buildings with LEGOS?
It’s doubtful.
They didn’t make great building kits like this when I was a kid, but for grandkids, it’s a no brainer to get these kits.
I was a bit surprised that this particular building seems to be for girls. I thought such a roller coaster or a theme park would have universal appear for both genders.
This set includes:
- Push-along coaster features 4 carriages, each with a sitting mini doll.
- Functioning light brick
- Entrance area with opening safety barrier
- Control panel with levers, camera and a long track with obstacles along the ride.
- Accessories include: 2 tickets, coin, bill, 2 photographs, a map, boxes of popcorn, watermelon slices, apple, hot dog with bun, water bottle, soda bottle, sunglasses and a hair bow.
- There are 4 mini dolls: Emma, Andrea, Matthew and Naya — all dressed in summer outfits.
It’s an exciting kit that will give your children many hours of fun.
The recommended ages are 8 to 12 years.
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The LEGO Creator Expert 10247 Ferris Wheel Building Kit caught my attention.
It’s suggested for ages 16 years and up.
The accessories include a pretzel, balloon, 2 ice cream cones and an ice cream scoop.
You can motorize the Ferris Wheel which really appeals to me. The Ferris Wheel measures over 23 inches high, 21 inches wide and 14 inches deep.
Here are some links you may find helpful:
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Sharon
by Sharon | Jan 9, 2017
I love the rain, but not the flooding.
Too much of a good thing can somethings lead to trouble.
I’ve been thinking about digging into some jigsaw puzzles. They are a wonderful rainy day activity.
Treasure Hunt Bookshelf is a 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle by Sunsout Inc.
SunsOut jigsaw puzzles are made in the USA on recycled board and Eco-Friendly, soy-based inks. They have 1000’s of designs for all ages.
This is a fun puzzle that is fairly easy to assemble with looks of interesting “treasures” to find along the way. It’s designed for ages 8 years and up. It is a fun puzzle to put together with the whole family.
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It’s always fun to have jigsaw puzzles around.
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Sharon
