Crocodile Dentist Travel - Game Review

I bought this game about 4 years ago for my son, who was about 4 years old at the time. When the box is opened you will immediately fall in love, for so many reason. This toy does not have any does not need to be put together, it comes fully assembled in the box. Even better there are absolutely no parts to lose. The game is one piece and stays that way the whole time. As if that isn't enough to sell the game it also uses NO batteries. That's right parents, no assembly, no parts or missing pieces, and no batteries!

This game is so easy to play. Each person one by one will press on the crocodile`s teeth, one of those teeth will be the sore one and when you press it down the crocodile`s mouth will snap shut.

It keeps children of all ages entertained because they never know which tooth will cause the crocodile`s mouth to snap shut, and the suspense it exciting. When the crocodile`s mouth snaps there is still a big gap between the top of his mouth and his teeth, so there is no worry about fingers getting pinched.

Crocodile dentist is a great game, with a great price. It is well made and at 4 years old, still looks and works like it is brand new. I would recommend this toy to everyone young and old!

Duracell 15 minute Battery Charger Review

I bought this battery charger over 2 years ago now. It was around Christmas time, I had a new digital camera and couldn't resist the convenience on having batteries that would be charged in only 15 minutes. I also loved how it came with and charged both AA and AAA batteries

We brought the charger home, first thing I noticed was the batteries were pre-charged. I love being able to buy more batteries for my charger and using them as soon as I open the package. I took the  batteries from the package and put them right into my camera. They lasted a good 4-5 hours of my camera being on, or about 500 pictures.

Once it came time to charge my batteries I plugged in the charger, and put the batteries in place. The charger light came on and so did this very loud sound of the powerful fan in the charger. The batteries charge so quickly that they become very hot, so Duracell places this powerful fan inside to charger to cool down the batteries as they are charging.

The batteries take 15 minutes to charge, cool off and be ready for use. However the battery charger keeps the fan going for an additional 10 minutes cooling down the charger itself. The noise is loud and can become annoying. However this can be solved by plugging in the charger in a different room.

I have bought so many batteries and currently use them for everything in my home. They are great for remotes, and video game controllers, they charge faster then the nintendo wii charging station. Great for kids toys that use lots of batteries,digital cameras and so much more.

I would give the Duracell 15 minute charger and batteries a rating of 9 out of 10. The only downfall is the noise that is made while your batteries are charging and well the charger is cooling off. In my opinion the noise is well worth the long life, and quick charge of the Duracell charger.

Teething 411

It has to happen, we can’t stop it. Eventually every parent has to say goodbye to those toothless smiles and giggles and move into the journey of adorable little baby teeth. On average this will happen between 6-8 months of age.

If you ask a paediatrician what the signs and symptoms of teething are, they will likely tell you that your baby’s gums will be sore. However if you ask a dentist they will give you a much different answer. Describing many more symptoms like red cheeks, stuffy nose, diaper rash, slight fever, red inflamed gums, waking up through the night, and irritability.

So who’s right? Well I say let’s ask the parents. Of course every baby is different, so it makes sense that how teething effects one child may be very different for how it will affect another child. However most parents would agree with the dentist, saying when there little ones started teething they suffered most or all of the symptoms of teething.

Signs and Symptoms of Teething – your baby may get all of none of these

·         Increased mucus production, causing stuffy nose

·         Red cheeks

·         Diaper rash, it can range from mild to severe. Also may seem like you can’t get rid of it

·         Red gums

·         Swollen guns

·         Gums may bleed a little when tooth is breaking through gun

·         Waking up at night

·         Increased drool

·         Wants to chew on EVERYTHING

·         Irritability

·         Slight fever (a high fever signals a different problem and is not caused by teething, consult a doctor)

What you can do to help

·         Teething gel is safe, but often over used.

·         Motrin is great it works for fever, inflammation of the gums, and is a pain reliever. Also it lasts for 8 hours.

·         Try giving cold or frozen teething rings, frozen carrot works great, or wet a wash cloth and freeze that for baby to chew. The cold will feel great on their little gums.

·         Try an Amber teething Necklace.

Common Questions and Concerns

Grinding Teeth – this is fairly common and you should not worry. This is likely to relieve pain, or is new to baby and they like the sound.

Brushing Teeth – You can start brushing gums before teeth come in, this will help baby be used to it. If you want to wait until the first tooth comes in that’s fine. You should use a baby toothbrush, and brush them in the morning and at night.

Nursing – You should be able to continue nursing if baby starts biting, take them from the breast. Usually biting means they are irritated and trying to relieve pain so give some Motrin.

Teething is just one more hurdle we must get over with our little ones. Pay close attention and try to make them as comfortable as possible, if you yourself have had a toothache you can sympathize with how your baby must be feeling.

Tips for Baby's First Months

Having a baby is such an exciting time, but it can also be very overwhelming. Here are some tips for surviving your baby’s first few months of life.

• You need all the sleep you can get so sleep when your baby is. It can seem hard to do when so much needs to be done, but it can all wait and you need your sleep. 
• Always accept help when it’s offered. Even if it’s doing the dishes, some laundry or bringing by a meal, take all the help you can get. 
•  Don’t be afraid to ask for help. Having a new baby at home combined with sleep deprivation can become overwhelming. Call on friends, family and your partner to help you with baby and around the house.
•  Feed on demand.  Let your baby take the lead, his/her stomach is not developed enough yet to hold enough food to last for long time, they will let you know when they need more food, so listen to them. 
• Don’t stress over sleep training. Little baby’s have no concept of time, and they need the constant nourishment  day and night to keep their rapidly growing body and developing brain in top shape.  
• Take time to bond it’s so important.  Eye contact and skin contact are great for bonding. Feeding is a great time for eye and skin contact, also try massaging and of course lots of hugs and kisses. Try taking a bath with baby, not only is it a great bonding opportunity but also a great memory.
•  Don’t worry about breaking them. They are not as fragile as they look, actually they are quite resilient. Use your instincts and ask for advice when you need it, and baby will be just fine. 
• Swaddle. Yes swaddling can be your best friend to help calm a fussy baby.  
• Prepare meals to freeze. When you are cooking something that can be frozen, put on extra and freeze it. Having meals frozen in the freezer can make a long day a little brighter.
• Baby wearing. This can make life so much easier. Wear your baby while, doing things around the house, going for a walk, or shopping. It keeps strangers away, and best of all both hands free. Baby's love the closeness to you and usually have a great nap.

Following these tips can make the first few months with your new baby a little easier, and more enjoyable. Don’t forget to take lots of pictures and keep records of milestones! Time goes by in the blink of an eye, and memories will last forever.

Keep them warm, check out baby legs.

Are you wondering about Amber Teething necklace's, and all natural teething pain reliever.

Tips for Surving a Santa Clause Parade

Here Comes Santa Clause!

My family loves the Santa Clause parade and each year we go to 2 of them. The first one is actually a Santa Day, filled with sitting on Santa's knee, decorating gingerbread cookies, going on hay rides, pony rides, drinking hot chocolate, and lets not forget of course the parade!

The second one we attend is a much smaller parade, and after we all go to a legion sing Christmas songs, and the kids each get to sit on Santa's knee for pictures and get a present.

Both of these days are so much fun, and very exciting for our families. But if your not careful and ready the fun can turn into chaos very quickly. I have learned a lot over the years and have decided to share it with you all!


Dealing with  long Days - Santa Activity and Parade

• There will be lots of walking, so bring strollers if your child still uses one. Plan a place to go and sit for awhile, preferably inside. The little recharge can do wonders for the kids, and you to!
• Don't leave too early, this will cause lots of waiting around and boredom and that's when the kids start complaining.
• Take a snack, and drinks nobody is happy when they are hungry or thirsty.
• Bring your fold able lawn chairs to sit on, after walking all day everyone will appreciate a seat. If you decide not to sit, you can always offer someone else a seat!
• Park at the beginning of the parade route, this way you can be first to see Santa and get to your car. This way you leave the way Santa came and not get too stuck in the crazy parade traffic.
•  Park your car closest to where you want to be then the parade finishes. Then stand close to your car to watch the parade. This way when you go to watch the parade you can go get things out of your car like, lawn chairs, hot chocolate, snacks and blankets.
• Bring a backpack to carry drinks, snacks, wallet and anything else you might need
• Bring lots of Kleenex, everyone's nose runs in the cold doesn't it?

Dealing with Cold weather

• Bring extra clothes, especially socks and mittens. Those always seem to be the first thing to get wet from the snow, and cold hands and feet will make anyone miserable.
• Blankets, you will be very thankful when you are sitting outside in the cold for a rest. They can also be used to sit on, if you are sitting on a cold bench.
• Bring a thermos of hot chocolate to will help keep you warm, plus it's delicious!
• Layer your clothes, it will help keep you warm and happy!
• If you happy a baby in a stroller, take a blanket and invest in a weather shield. It's amazing how much warmer it is without the wind.

Christmas time is so much fun and the Santa Clause Parade's are so exciting, by being prepared you will be able to make the most of the time you have with your family, and everyone will have a blast!

Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies - Recipe

Almost everyone bakes over the holiday season, and those who don't bake still look forward to enjoying some yummy holiday treats. This recipe for chewy chocolate chip cookies will not disapoint. These cookies are so moist and soft they just melt in your mouth.


What you Need

• 1 cup all purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup chocolate chips

Making the Chewy Chocolate Chip cookies

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees farenhieght
2. Grease cookie sheet as preferred
3. In an bowl cream together butter, white sugar, and brown sugar.
4. Stir in vanillia and egg
5. Add flour and baking soda
6. Stir together until everything is combined  *do not stir too much*
7. Drop dough by tablespoons onto the greased cookie sheet
8. Place chocolate chips on top of the cookies
9. Bake 10-12 minutes depending on oven
10. Remove and cool

*you can add the chocolate chips to the dough when mixing, but it makes it harder to mix ingredients and the cookies dont turn out as chewy*

*If they do not cool long enough, they will break when you remove them from the cookie sheet.*

These are delicious, Enjoy!

Homemade Christmas Ornaments - Great craft for kids

These Christmas ornaments can be made right in your kitchen, and best of all you probably already have what you need at home. They make a great crafts for kids. You can also let the kids make them to give to family and friends as gifts over the holiday's. Everyone will love them, and the kids feel so happy giving out gifts. Best of all they are really inexpensive!

Recommended age 3+

What You Need

• 4 cups of flour
• 1 cup of salt
• 1 1/2 cups of hot water
• Rolling Pin
• Holiday Cookie cutters or cookie cutters of choice
• Decorations of choice - paint (makes a great base), beads, stickers, glitter, felt ect.
• *ornament hooks if you plan on hanging on the tree*

            

                                                                                                                       

Things you need if wrapping to give as a gift

• Tissue paper
• Ribbon
• Gift Tags

How it's done

Making the Christmas Ornaments

This was made completely by my 5
year old...he likes Blue bells!

• Mix the flour, salt and water together in a bowl.
• Knead the dough
• Roll it out like you would if you were making a sugar cookie about 1/4 inch thick.
• Use your holiday cookie cutters, and cut out the shapes.
• If these will be hanging on a tree use a toothpick to poke the hole for the hook.
• To harden you can  1.bake in the oven at 350 degrees, until hard. or 2. Microwave on High for about 2 minutes.
• Then decorate how ever you want, be creative and have fun.



*If you find the dough sticking to your hands, or cookie cutters use flour to dip the cutter in before cutting out each shape.*

*I personally find baking to work better*

Getting the Ornament's Ready to give as a gift

• Take 1 full piece of tissue paper and fold in half 3 times.
• Place your ornament in the middle of the tissue paper and roll it up, then twist the top like a candy wrapper.
• Take your ribbon and tie it around the top to keep it wrapped tightly
• Use scissors or a pencil and curl the ribbon.

Indigo Children

Indigo children are often described as coming into the world with a sense of entitlement, and are surprised when other don't treat them like royalty. Indigo children have problems when authority tries to give orders without good reason and will often question and refuse to listen. They are rule breakers, and there goal is to challenge the system that is breaking down and change it.

Indigo children have strong self esteem, and a strong sense of self. They are often times labeled as ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyper Disorder) by teachers and school, because of their lack of conformity to routines and rules. They simply want to change the way things are being done, routine and non creative thinking frustrates them and causes them to challenge the system. Indigo children are often described as having very wise looking, deep eyes, with an old soul.

Indigo's have been described as being gifted in some way, for some that is having abilities such as;

•  High intelligence
•  Very creative
•  Advanced in reading/talking/walking ect
•  Psychic abilities and or highly sensitive intuition
• The ability to sense peoples energies
• Able to read aura's
• Unexplained Knowledge of events beyond their grasp
• Extremely empathetic towards all living things including plant and animals, and no empathy towards people who do not deserve it
• Often have the ability to communicate with the other side, spirits ect
• Able to see hidden agendas people have in store for them

The Indigo children are here to change the world we live in, challenge authority, break rules and leave things re-thought out with creativity and changed. They often have a difficult time and don't feel like they fit in with the world around them, and get along best with other indigo's. They should be nurtured and understood to reach their full potential.

If you think you have an Indigo child, take the Indigo Child quiz?

Christmas Books - Snow What Fun

This is on my list of one of the best Christmas books out there for kids. It is so fun and with all of the rhyming and silly words kids love it.

It takes you and your little one on an exciting secret snowman journey. This journey takes place on Christmas eve as all the snow men all over the world head out on an adventure! They all meet up to help guide Santa's sleigh and have fun at a big snow man party with games and loads of snowy fun!

With great illustrations and catchy rhyming sentences this will be a book the kids want to read again and again. This book has been added to my family's list of favorite Christmas books and now the kids cant wait foe December to start reading it again.
Reading is a great way to take time out from our busy lives, and all the hustle of the holidays. So when you are looking for something to read this Holiday Snow What Fun is a great choice.

Ice Cream Cone Cakes

Ice Cream Cone Cakes are so great to serve as Kids birthday parties cakes. They are also great to serve at Holiday parties, in classrooms, or just because your kids and friends will love them. They are perfect and best of all there is no need for plates and forks. They are easy to hold for little hands and easy to be able to serve people their favourite flavors. Let's not forget how Super Cute they are!

Kids love them, because they are so neat and fun. I have done these for my sons 5th birthday and they were a huge hit with both kids and the parents. Best of all the possibilities for making these with your own style is endless.

What You Need

• Cake Mix - favorite flavor or flavors (check to make sure you have listed ingredients in your choice of cake mix)
• Flat Bottom Ice Cream Cones (they must be flat Bottom)
• Cookie sheet
• Icing - favorite flavors
• Cake decorations of your choice
• Roll of Tin Foil - the stronger the better
• Old cereal box - or box like a cereal box; 12 cans of pop boxes work great too.
• Serving tray

*One Box of cake mix, will make approx 12 Ice Cream Cone Cakes*

How It's Done

Making and Baking Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes

1. Mix your cake batter following the directions on the box.
2. Stand Ice cream Cones on a cookie or flat baking sheet and pour cake batter into cones. Fill them about 3/4 of the way to the top of the cone.
3. Bake in oven following temperature on Cake Mix box. Remember cooking time will vary depending on oven.

       *Use a toothpick to check if they are done. Stick into the middle of cone if toothpick comes out clean they are cooked*

*Placing the Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes into the oven takes very steady hands*

Making Ice Cream Cone Serving Stands

*These serving stands will make it much easier to keep all the cones standing up and looking great for serving*

*You will need to repeat this to make enough stands for all the Ice Cream Cone Cakes you want to carry at a time.*

1. Cut your cereal box, or cardboard box of choice in strips about 2-3 inches high. The height will depend on the size of your ice cream cone.
2. Once the cardboard is cut you will cover it with tinfoil.
3. Place X slots in the tinfoil with a knife or scissors. Space each X about 1.5 inches apart. (This will depend on the width of your cones so measure)
4. Place these new stands on serving trays to make it easy for carrying
5. Then Slide the Ice Cream Cone Cakes into the X slots in the tinfoil and all your cones will stay standing up.

Decorating Ice Cream Cone Cakes

For Kids Birthday

You can decorate them ahead of time. Try writing the birthday message with 1 letter on each Cone Cake. You can also supply the icing and decorations and allow the kids to decorate them themselves. Letting the kids decorate their own also turns the cake into entertainment, and they will talk about it to all their friends. Or choose to do both have some decorated with the Birthday Message and some plain for decorating.

For Holidays and Other functions

Try decorating with icing themes such as yellow and black for Halloween, or red and green for Christmas. Use decorations and colors to the theme of the function. You can also icing with your basic chocolate or vanilla, then leave out decorations of your theme for people to add to their liking.

Also leave some plain  ones out with no icing for guests who don't have a sweet tooth.

There are lots of great things about making these to serve as Kids Birthday Cakes, as Holiday Desserts, or as a Dessert at any function. Such as no mess, easy servings, and the ability to please everybody. A must Try!

The more the Merrier - Daily Deals

The more the merrier! That's the motto of some sites that are popping up all over the Internet. They are using the power of a group and getting companies to offer products or services at a discounted rate.

This is great for us the consumers, especially in today's economy. However we are not the only ones who benefit. The company who is offering these deals are selling such large quantities of product all at once. They are stimulating there business and gaining lots of publicity.

Mamabargains.com is a great site with products geared for children newborn to 10. This site does not offer one deal a day, but one deal at a time! It's almost like a game, you don't know what deal is next, or even when the next deal will be. They will post a deal when it is sold out, a new one will be posted immediately. Daily deals can range from 2 to 10 different ones in a single day. Check back often to get yourself a great deal!

BabySteals.com offers 1 deal at a time, and 2 deals a day. The first deal is listed at 9am MDT,  the second deal is listed at 9pm MDT. They are sold at up to 80% off retail price and each steal is only listed until it is sold out. Things sell out quickly over there, so don't miss your steal! On weekends they offer steals that did not sell out during the week, so if your very lucky you may get a second chance.

 KidSteals.com is a sister site of BabySteals.com. It is run the same way,  with the exception of only having 1 deal a day. That deal starts at 9am MDT and is at 50%-80% of retail price, and once its gone you miss out.

ScrapbookSteals.com is another sister site or BabySteals.com, and KidSteals.com. It offers 1 deal a day at a 50%-80% off of retail price. Once the steal is gone, there is no going back so be quick.

WagJag.com is a newcomer to the scene. This sites offers each deal for a certain amount of time sometimes days, other times just hours. This site is different because it operates locally. Your deals will depend on your location. I am still skeptical about the reliability of the owners and I have read costumer service complains. Check it out, but beware.

DODTracker.com is not a daily deal site, but a website compiled of deals all over the web. This site is a great resource and allows you to look for deals all over the web in one convenient place. With this site you can even browse deals by category.
These sites work so well because lots of people are buying the same product quickly so pass these sites on the all your friends and family!

Happy Shopping :)

Baby Legs

When I first seen baby legs, which are little leg warmers, I originally thought there was no point. I didn't understand why they were useful and didn't think about them again for a few months.

I live in Canada and it was October and winter was approaching and it was getting cold, but not cold enough for a snowsuit. I was carrying my 6 month old son to the car and noticed his pant legs were half way up his legs! I kept pulling them down and trying to cover his little legs from the cold.

That's when I thought "BABY LEGS!" I immediately wanted to go into my house and look for some of these. I had looked for them at a few different places, but couldn't bring myself to spend $8.99 or even $6.99 a pair. Maybe I am cheap but that amount of money seemed a bit much when I can get him a pair of pants for that price.

So I started looking everywhere I could to find baby legs that I could purchase for cheap. I love eBay so I started looking there. They have so many kinds I was a little overwhelmed. I kept searching looking for the best deal I could find.

I bought them and has them shipped it took about 1 week for them to get to me, and getting things in the mail is always so exciting, it gives you something to look forward to! Once they arrived I immediately opened them and tried a pair on my son.

We went out for the day with the baby legs under his pants, and we LOVE them! They are so great they have never raised up when I am carrying him exposing his legs. I feel so much better knowing that he has the extra layer to keep him warm this winter.

So when looking for baby Legs always head over to eBay. I got 3 pairs for $3.28, it was an bid and I got lucky with a low bid. Waiting and bidding is always a great way to get things cheaper on eBay if you have the time.

Then I later purchased 10 pairs for $22! They arrived within 10 days and I couldn't be happier with them. This is an everyday price, so be sure to check out Ourbabyworld for great baby legs at a great price! Oh and with the holiday season coming they make great stocking stuffers or gifts!