Playmobil Take Along Sets and Carrying Cases are Perfect to Entertain on the Go!

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Trips in the car (or even on a train, bus or plane) are far more fun for kids if they have something to occupy their time that is engaging and fun. Everyone knows when the kiddos who are traveling are happy, everyone is happy. Enter Playmobil. They make these great toy options to bring along, for when children start to complain about being bored (and if the trip is any length of time, they will say they're bored). The best thing about these items is they have handles that also lock them into place, so they are super easy to take on the go. This Take Along Western City is new to the Playmobil lineup, and it was a huge hit with my son.

Lion Country Safari is Florida's Only Drive Through Reserve

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This week, every precaution has been taken to ensure the animals at Lion Country Safari are safe. The week we went, however, there wasn't a storm cloud in sight, at least not at first. :) A 600-acre piece of land in Loxahatchee, which is located just outside of West Palm Beach, Florida, this property is unique because a large portion of it is drive-through. That's right, you drive at your own slow speed, through the property, stopping to look at whatever animals tickle your fancy. There is plenty of space for the other cars to go around, so you never feel rushed. I took my youngest son and my oldest granddaughter. We had a wonderful time!

Let's Call a Truce: Back to School Germ Fighter

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Let's  talk about chemicals in products that don't need to be there. I'll admit, I still keep bleach on hand that is sometimes needed in the bathroom (we have one small bathroom that sometimes gets mold starting on the tiles and I like to catch and get rid of that quick), but for the most part (and I'm still trying to convince myself to get rid of the bleach), we have made the switch to cleaning products that are simple and natural. Truce is one such company that gets the job done well, with basic ingredients that work such as baking soda, vinegar, etc., and these products are sold at affordable prices.

Throw It Stick It and Hyper Strike from Zing Toys!

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This Zax Throw It Stick It looks like a hatchet, but instead of being heavy or dangerous, it is lightweight and fun, and totally designed for kids.  My son just celebrated his birthday, and while I thought this was going to be a fun 'side' gift to add to his present table, it ended up being a featured fun gift that he can't put down!

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Back to School with Brooklyn Cloth

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It's time for back-to-school and for us that means updating the wardrobe with items from Brooklyn Cloth. This is a company who makes comfortable clothes that are also trendy (things the boy likes!) and affordable (raising my hand high, that's something that makes me super happy). I also like that they last a long time. When you have a growing middle-schooler, finding clothes that grow a bit with him, matters a lot.

Schleich Makes Quality Toys Built to Last

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When my granddaughter comes over, I often like to slip her a little gift to take home with her. She's 6-years-old, so at that age where she is so easy to make happy. Right now, we have some great memories from a trip we took to Lion Country Safari (which I wrote about here). The giraffes and lions were my grandbabe's favorite animals, so I thought getting her a couple of the high quality animal figures from Schleich Toys would be a roaring good idea.

Back to School with Discovery Prehistoric Slimygloop Dig

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Discovery Prehistoric SlimyGloop Dig is the perfect rainy day activity to do at home or in the classroom. Taking slime to the next step up, this kit is a wonderful way to help teach children about so many different things, depending on the angle you take while you are working with them to put this together. What child doesn't love getting down and dirty in a pile of slimy goop, only to discover something amazing like dinosaur bones, or in this case, 2 sets of dinosaur bones!

Legoland Hurricane Relief This Weekend Only!

Following a tough week of preparing, waiting, and watching, LEGOLAND^® Florida Resort is offering a highly discounted 25 dollar single-day theme park ticket available this weekend only. That is a really big discount. Ten dollars of each discounted ticket sold this weekend will be donated to the American Red Cross in support of the relief and recovery efforts of those directly impacted by Hurricane Dorian.   

In addition, LEGOLAND Florida Resort will also serve as a collection point for guests wanting to donate items including nonperishable goods, water, toiletries, baby products, radios, batteries, candles and bedding to those in The Bahamas who were impacted by Hurricane Dorian.

             

WHEN: Saturday, September 7 and Sunday, September 8; 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. 

Learn more at www.legoland.com/relief/.

A big thank you to Legoland for finding a fast way to donate.

If everyone does something, we can surely help.

Top Students Top Parents by Kathleen Burns

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There have been times where I've said it would be nice to curl up with a good book, but there is rarely ever time in my life anymore to do so. Enter Hurricane Dorian, and voila', I found the time. In addition to catching up on some things I needed to do, I also found a couple of hours to snuggle into a pillow on the couch, with my new book: Top Students Top Parents by Kathleen Burns. An approaching storm is not the best way to find some down time, truly, but I was still grateful for it.

4 Reasons to Avoid a DIY and Hire a Professional Carpet Cleaning

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Carpeting covers 51% of flooring needs across America, and most carpet is made in Georgia. So while it is an investment, it’s easily obtained and replaced. Nonetheless, keeping it looking fresh, new, and beautiful for as long as possible is the goal of most home and business owners. Store-bought or rented carpet cleaners are practically everywhere, so DIY cleaning is a common go-to option for many people. After all, why shell out the extra dough and trust strangers to enter your home if you can just clean your own carpet in a few hours or a day? However, quite often, those DIYers get a shocking wakeup call that expert professional carpet cleaning isn’t just a good idea, it’s often the only sensible one. But why should you consider hiring a professional carpet cleaner instead of doing it yourself?

So These Cards are Cool!! Playing Card Decks started via Kickstarter in 2017!

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My son is at the age where his friends want to play cards during their downtime, and I'm talking about games like Rummy or Canasta, which is a lot harder than the Crazy 8's or Go Fish that I am used to playing.

Bible Force First Heroes Devotional Giveaway

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The graphic novels are so popular with kids, that I am always happy when I see one for the Bible. This one by BibleForce comes in the form of a daily devotional that is full of heroes and words of inspiration.