TownleyGirl for our not so girly girl

Maison and Layla will celebrate their birthday's next month and that has encouraged me to do a little window shopping online. This year, I'm setting a goal to have little gifts for all the kids to take home, and endless activities for them to do while there here.  I figure, if I can keep all the kids entertained, with enough different activities, maybe just maybe.... the adults can have some peace. Wishful thinking right?

So I've been browsing online and looking for everything from party favors, to outdoor activities.  I came across TownleyGirl which has a little bit of everything we need for a successful day. TownleyGirl offers party favors, (everything from Incredibles to Emoji), make up and nail art kits, (that should keep the little girls busy for a little while) and even Play-Doh Body wash.  Who comes up with this stuff?  How neat!! Wouldn't it be cool to set up a table of girly things for the little stinkers to dig into?  

Now let me explain that, Layla.... is not a girly girl.  Layla enjoys sleeping outside, hunting wild animals, and swimming.  Oh boy does she love swimming.  But when she came home from her moms last week with sweet little watermelons painted on her fingernails I was in shock that she actually let someone paint her nails.  Good job Mom! So to find make up, nail polish, and all those "girly" things that she actually likes is kinda a task.  Last week, I found an Emoji hair bow and kinda shrugged it off to her secretly hoping she would want to wear it with one of her new emoji shirts. When she said yes, I was secretly jumping with joy inside!  

TownleyGirl is actually perfect for our not so girly girl! Check out this Incredibles 2 Lip Balm and Mirror set they sent her.  This cute little set came with 2 lip balms, a sheet of super cool nail stickers, and this Incredibles 2 hand mirror.  

The shimmery lip balms came in two flavors; rose bubble gum and purple grape.  And although the grape is PURPLE it's not a tinting purple which makes both these lip balms perfect for her to throw in her pencil bag at school so she always has them.  

The nail art and the mirror are perfect for the "girls table".  I'll throw a little clear gloss out there with those nail stickers and the girls can have at it!  The mirror, although plastic, seems like it will hold up against our little monsters, ummm I mean, sweet princess angels.

TownleyGirl also sent us their bling bling townleygirl pen and a folder.   Layla can always use another folder and since this one is so thick and sturdy it will be perfect for those extra papers from 3rd grade.  And what's a folder without a matching pen.  Every little girl needs some "diamonds" in her life!  

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Sleep ZZZ Pillow- Helping kids fall asleep and stay asleep

Isn't she sweet?  This picture was taken when I woke up before the kids after they decided to camp outside under the stars.  I never thought they would stay out there all night but here they are sleeping peacefully as the morning comes to life.  Gosh I love living in the back roads!

Of course the camp-out was not without it's necessities one of which is that super soft Sleep Zzz Pillow.  I got it for her just a little over a month ago when Kolton got his new nursing pillow and she has slept with it every single night since!  (Regardless of inside or out!)


The Sleep Zzz Pillow is kinda like a body pillow for kids but wraps around them making them feel snuggled inside which promotes falling asleep faster and less waking up in the middle of the night.  The stuffed "arms" of the pillow can also act as a buffer and help prevent a little one from falling off the bed, or at least rolling around all over the place. 

As the parent, I like how easy it is to wash.  The cover is easily removable and washable.  We wash it just as often as the rest of her sheets and blankets without any trouble.  I also like that the cover is removable because when she decides to change the colors of her room or bedding, I can simply order a new cover and it's going to match.  No need to order a whole new pillow! 

I don't mind the kids having those "special items" they just can't sleep without.  Especially when those special items help them stay asleep at night.  Layla was getting up a couple times a week for whatever reason and I think in the past month since she's had this pillow she's only came to our room once.  That's a win in my book!  Check out Sleep Zzz Pillow at the following links.  And if your in the market for a great nursing pillow, check out Kolton's One Z Nursing Pillow.  He uses it for EVERYTHING!

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Hours and Hours of Physical Activity with Glow Battle

Ya know... I spent the last couple of weeks not letting the kids play Glow Battle because they had been acting up, didn't get chores done, or were just flat out grounded.  That's supposed to be good parenting right?  NOT rewarding your children when they miss-behave.  But then.... I got to thinking about it.... We have a box full of "safe" weapons, a new game, and a fabulous opportunity to wack the tar (safely of course) out of the kids.  Who wants to play?!


The rules to Glow Battle are pretty simple, but fun to read.  The writer really made them easy to remember with remarks like "It's fun to hit your friends, not crash into each other." or "Again, with capital letters and explanation points: NO HEAD HITS!!!".  Yes, even though the game encourages striking each other with the glow wands, there are rules to help make sure everyone plays in a safe manor.

Home Station lights

The point? Glow Battle is a outdoors physical activity game, for 2-10 players, to primarily be played in low lighting conditions.  Glow Battle comes with regeneration station lights for each team to make a home station, which is where everyone starts until it's time to attack your opponents.  Each player is equipped with a glow bracelet and a glow wand to attack each other.  If a player gets hit once, they turn their bracelet to a flashing mode and have to return to their home station before continuing to play.  A second hit makes them out.

I love that the kids have to return to that home station because that's just that much more physical activity in the game.  And since the game is pretty flexible, we made our stations further apart for that very reason.

We let the kids play a couple times before joining in.  It was fun to see them racing back and forth through the yard chasing each other. This game encourages so much physical activity it's great!

My favorite part of the Glow Battle game? There's more than one way to play!  So of course tag like I mentioned above, but then you can use the station lights to play it as Capture the Flag, or Death Race where you pass the other teams station lights without getting hit.  There's also a Gladiators, Knights of Old where the team protects their King of Queen, Thieves and Guards, Vampires, Steal the Beacon, and even Double Weapons.  Then how about a Wound Variation?  If you get hit in the arm you lose the ability to play with that arm!  All the options that come with this game are crazy cool and provide hours and hours of endless play!

Holy smokes!  I hadn't seen the kids run around the yard that much in a very long time! If your looking for a physical activity game for your kids during the summer break, check out Glow Battle and see how many different ways you can play!

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Calling out all creativity for SculptaPalooza! + GIVEAWAY

We're calling out all creativity for our new game SculptaPalooza! I can craft, meaning I feel creative most the time right? Holy smokes SculptaPalooza had me second guessing my creativity and everyone laughing as we attempted stay on track and properly play the new game.  

SculptaPalooza is super neat and is a really great game for my group of kids!  Although we have played it with as little as two players, SculptaPalooza can be played by as many people as you have available simply by dividing everyone up into two teams.  I love that because sometimes we really have a house full! 

SculptaPalooza is a hands on sculpting game that encourages creativity and critical thinking.  Each team takes turns rolling the dice which helps pick a category and then sculpting whatever object is listed on that card in that category. 

 Also on the dice is a lightening bolt for a lightening round where the team has just 60 seconds to act out as many clues as possible.  During the lightening round you can sculpt props and move around helping your team to guess the object.  But the cool part of the lightening round is everyone can guess!

SculptaPalooza is adjustable in so many different ways!  While the game was developed for ages 10 and up, SculptaPalooza comes with blank clue cards that you can edit for easier objects or the lightening round cards are also pretty easy.  

Want to make the game go by just a little faster?  Generally the game is played with the team that first gets 20 points wins.  Each correct guess is a point and although they can add up really quick while playing the lightening round the score board is also marked for the first team to pass 10 points.  

SculptaPalooza is a great game for parties, family game night, or just to keep the kids entertained!  I love how adjustable the features are.  The creativity and hands on interaction is great at keeping the kids entertained and the clue cards are never ending!  SculptaPalooza is definitely a favorite here for sure!

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Build or Boom- A Family Game Night Addition

We've added another game to our Family Game Night box and this time it's Build or Boom from Goliath Games.  This two person game has the kids racing against each other to build their structure before their project is "blown up" by their opponent.

Build or Boom is pretty neat!  I wish there was an option to add additional players but the race is interesting and of course winner can always play the  next person.




The game is super simple but really challenging.  Build or Boom starts off with a blueprint card, then on your stand you build the structure as fast as you can racing against the other player.  The first person to complete the structure on the blueprint card hits their dynamite which is an air-pump that "blows up" the other persons structure.





Build or Boom definitely requires a flat steady surface.  I had to move our table over a couple inches so it didn't wobble while the kids were building, although I kinda found it entertaining when the structures toppled over when I leaned on the table.  Mean Mom, I know... They only had to start over twice....

  I really like that the game encourages some critical thinking and building skills rather than just the roll of a dice.  Build or Boom is super easy to understand, set up, and there are plenty of blueprint cards that have been keeping the kids busy and entertained!

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"My Very Good, Very Bad Cat"

Have I mentioned how much I love the selection at Chewy.com?  Last month I seen the Chicken Soup for the Soul My Very Good, Very Bad Cat book and since we had just gotten a new kitty, I knew I had to order it for Layla.  Now I will tell you, although Miss Layla is still pretty young, this is an adult level book.  There's not many pictures in the 375 pages so as I say with all my reviews what may be right for my family might not be for yours.  Layla is such an outstanding reader I knew she would be able to work her way through it without any problems and of course she is. 

I been finding Layla in all the quiet places throughout the house and the yard with this book including the hammock we received from Wise Owl.  (More on that later!) It's just so nice to see her in a paper book rather than the tablet and other electronics.  

As you can see I managed to get my hands on the My Very Good, Very Bad Cat book.  The stories are short and sweet making this an easy read to pick up and put down at any point.  That may be why it's so easy for Layla as well.   I like that all the stories aren't the same concept over and over.  Each section is a little different from Chapter 1 being about ornery cats to hunting, healing, and heroic cats.  There's so many cute stories, (101 to be exact)  I completely understand why Layla can't put this one down.  

Our Kit Kat Kitty!  Kolton loved her until she bit his toe that
was peeking out of the blankets LOL 

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Cutest Pairing Speakers- My Audio Pet

Did you guys see these on Good Morning America the other day?  You know the part where they show a couple of really cool products and give everyone a great big discount?!

Well we have been playing with the My Audio Pet's for a couple weeks now and they have been a big hit around here!  We received the Ampedphibian and MoozArt from My Audio Pets.  These are the cutest, tiny, pairing speakers ever!

They come with a USB charger and you can pair them together through Blue Tooth.  Then pair them to your device like phone or tablet.  The kids used both and it was pretty easy switching devices. And they are actually pretty loud with some really decent sound.  I was really surprised when we first turned them on and actually turned them down!

I think their neat because the kids have been using them up in the yard and will place them in different places so that they have the most sound coverage.  Or they would place them on different sides of the trampoline and really jam out!  Plus they could put them on the outside of the trampoline and continue to use them because they have a built-in mic so they have hands-free options!

So far... These speakers are even holding up.  Maybe the rounded design?  I don't know but I've seen them dropped now several times!  My kids are a little reckless so if they can stand up against my clan then they should be good to go!

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Playing Outdoors with Zoom Ball Hydro

 A few weeks ago we got this Zoom Ball from Goliath Games and the kids have been dying to try it out!  I finally gave in and heck I even got out there with everyone to play with it.  But if you look really really close, see the word "Hydro" on the box?  Yup, you can unscrew that blue middle ball figure and a stinking water balloon goes in there!  Oh my goodness!!  

The package comes with 5 water balloons which is enough to get started but that's about it.  We luckily had some quick fill water balloons from Amazon that I love!  I'll stick that link below.


The kids love the Zoom Ball!  In case you haven't seen one before, each end has two handles on two ropes that when spread send the blue ball canister to the person on the other end.  Hubby and I got carried away and were trying to see who could send it back and forth the fastest without it hitting the handles.  Yea yea, that's not really how your supposed to play this one but hey it held up!

The boys had fun trying to send it to each other and hoping the water balloon inside would bust.  Look at their faces! What goofs!  The funny part is, you never really know when the balloon was going to break so they would send it back to the other as fast as they could! 

Overall, I wish it had more water balloons with it, but balloons are cheap that's no big deal! The Zoom Ball Hydro got everyone outside playing together and laughing when the balloons bust, or when the boys were trying to let it land right in front of their faces without hitting the handles.  I should have recorded that one for ya! LOL

The kids have played with the Zoom Ball several times now and it's still holding up against my monsters.  I'm sure it's going to get plenty of use over the summer!  Check out the Zoom Ball Hydro at the following links and don't forget the balloons!

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Scooping up poo with Doggie Doo

Holy smokes Goliath Games really cracks me up!  Check out Doggie Doo and you guessed it, the dog takes a doo doo! Yup, that's the concept, make your puppy poop! 

I really do love giving the kids new games because I love seeing them work together to learn the concepts, put it together, and at least giving it a couple rounds.  They usually play well together for at least a little while.  Well, until they don't.  

Jeramiah and Layla dug out Doggie Doo which is a super easy concept 2-5 player game.  The dog farts, and farts, and farts until woops, there's poop!  You make the puppy poo and the first to 3 poops win!    This one's a really easy game if your needing something for the little kids.  The box says 4 and up but I would just think it depends on your child.  I do wish it came with more poop.  Crazy right?  But have you heard that my kids are sometimes turds?  Maison decided he wanted to play too and went right up to the dog and tried shoving the poop in rather than reading the directions.  He broke one of the squishy poops right off the bat so it doens't make farting noises or suck through as easy as the others.  Figures... Now I'll be buying more poop.  Oh my goodness these kids!  

Anyways.... Anyone need an easy game?  Check it out!  We're adding it to our game chest! 

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Mechanical Xylofun Music Machine

Three hours!  Yes, three whole, entire, wonderful, quiet, peaceful, sweet, get along, no fighting, working together hours!  Maison and Layla dug this Mechanical Xylofun Music Machine out Saturday morning and it took them three marvelous hours to put together!  It was pretty nice seeing them get along so well for so long.

So I picked out this music machine from PlaSmart Toys because it reminded me of the old jewelry boxes from when I was little.  I'm sure these are still out there somewhere but it's been years and years since I've seen one and I thought how neat would it be to let the kids build one.  This thing is so cool!



208 pieces including metallic sound plates, a plastic easy to turn handle and engineered wood components.  Truly a STEM do it yourself toy!















The Mechanical Xylofun Music Machine comes with everything you need including a set of instructions and instructions on Youtube in case that's not enough.  So by moving the black pegs throughout the holes on the barrel you can control the music notes.  The package comes with a couple song instructions like Happy Birthday and Jingle Bells but the sound plates are labeled with each note at the bottom so adjusting accordingly with other sheet music might be a challenge but not impossible.

The music machine also came with a "Learn & Explore" sheet which teaches in a fun way.  The Learn & Explore sheet teaches the kiddos that their new music machine is in the percussion family and then explains why.  The sheet also teaches the kids to explore with their machine by pressing on the metal plates or moving the machine to different surfaces.  I love how PlaSmart Inc encourages the kids to think outside the box while connecting with their creativity side.

So the finished product is pretty cool!  Honestly, I can't believe the kids sat down for so long to build it and play with it.  I was really shocked that there was something that could keep their attention for so long and as a mom that's great! Plus their learning about gears , ratchet mechanism, and music!

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Classic Art with Paint-Sation from Goliath Games

The sun was shining and the kids were outside!! WOOHOO!  And I was doing everything I could to keep them out there!

  They have been stuck in the house way too long!  So what better way to "have to stay outside" than a new paint set.  We got this Paint-Sation Table Top Easel from Goliath Games and I knew now's the time!  Sure enough another couple of hours in a kid free house!


Some Mom assembly required as I didn't hand this one off to the boys.  The paint-sation took just a couple minutes to put all the pieces together, no big deal.  It came with plenty of paper to keep the kids busy for a couple days.  Miss Layla, Jeramiah and Maison all painted for awhile on it and I still have about half the paper sitting here at my desk.  And I think it's just regular printer paper so getting more is no big deal.

  The paints each snap onto the side so it truly is an upright paint-sation but Layla prefered to lay it down on the talbe.  Whatever works I suppose. Also, the yellow clip at the top holds the paper in place well and there's a spot on it for the two paintbrushes.

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These kids and their nose picking skills! Gooey Louie

I think Mother Nature is going through menopause or is just one very ticked off lady... What happened to Spring and Summer?  Isn't it supposed to be getting warm out!?  The kids should be in the pool in less than 30 days and it's only 30 degrees out!  I mean... Baby Kolton and I really REALLY enjoy the nice quiet house when the kids are out in the woods playing and building things.

I guess our package from Galiath games couldn't have came at a better time!  One of the games we received was Gooey Louie.  Anyone heard of it?  Hubby said it was his sisters favorite game when they were little and both Aly and Layla said they've watched it on Youtube.  That's helpful sometimes because then the girls already know the rules when they get new games and toys. 

So... Gooey Louie, I guess I missed out on this one growing up.  It's super easy to set up, less than 30 seconds if you don't put it away correctly the time before.  And the rules are pretty easy...  Roll the dice, "Put your finger in his nose.. Pull out one of the GOOEYS... WATCH OUT!  Pick the wrong one and he'll flip his lid" which means his brain pops out at you!  It was totally funny when his brain popped out and landed on Layla! Oh and the Gooey's.... They're his boogers!  Oh my goodness....  This would not have been a game I would have bought the kids if in the store by myself.  But I'm totally glad they got it!  Now that I've seen them play it, how much they enjoy it, and how it's kept them entertained and out of my hair, I would totally buy it again!  

These kids and their nose picking skills.... 

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No more food pouches! Use Squeasy Gear instead!

I remember when food pouches came out several years ago and I thought, well isn't that convenient and maybe a little lazy... But they became a life saver when we were on the road constantly running for this activity or that.  Then of course there was a recall because mold was being found in one of the popular brands and it was all over after that.  We saved what pouches we had and just started refilling them.  Do you know how hard those suckers are to refill!?  If you hurry you can pour pudding in those tiny holes but other than that you have to syringe that food in there one shot at a time.  Yea those convenient pouches really were great, they had just become a pain in the neck!








Well recently I came across Squeasy Gear and totally wish I had known about them years ago!  Luckily it's not too late for Baby Kolton!  These suckers are a kick butt alliterative to those pouches!  The bottle is made from 100% food grade silicone and they offer so many different features making them a perfect accessory for on the go!  The silicone also allows the bottles to come completely apart for cleaning so there's no risk of mold growing in the nooks and crannys!





The wide mouth is great for getting everything from baby food, yogurt, to smoothies and shakes in it without a mess.  If you look at just above the neck of the bottle there is a "gear" shaped piece under the drinking cap.  That makes the bottle easy to hold onto to open and shut tight!  Plus there's a hole in it that you can add a Squeasy Strap or a strap of your own to attach to the stroller or diaper bag.  Ever been through the park and get ready to leave and notice your bottle's gone?  Use this hole and attach that sucker to something!  No more lost bottles!

Ok, so my favorite feature on the Squeasy Bottles is the no spill insert.  Yes, these bottles are great for those thick contents like the food pouches but I can also put the no spill insert in place and the bottles can be used for any thin liquid like juice, milk, or water too! And every bottle from the Squeasy Gear website comes with the insert!






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Kolton cuteness overload with baby deedee sleep nest lite

Baby Kolton already pulls his receiving blankets up over his face if I don't swaddle him or tuck the blanket around him.  Now while I'm not a new parent by any means I still worry about the little things.  So I definitely appreciate sleep sacks!  But most are thick, bulky, and generally one size fits all.  But we all know one size does not fit all! His arms get lost while there's still a ton of extra "sack" at the bottom".  In general most sleep sacks are more of an inconvenience than they're worth.  

But I said most not all.  I found this sleep nest lite at baby deedee and totally love it!  It's 100% cotton but lightweight which is great for spring and summer coming around the corner.  I don't have to worry about his arms getting lost as it's a tank top style with buttons on each shoulder.  Not only does it button on the shoulders but like the traditional sleep sacks it also zips so there's a double feature for easy escape.   I don't have to fight the sleep nest lite to get him in and out of it! Oh and the zipper, it's in reverse!  So I only have to unzip the bottom half to change his diaper! 

The baby deedee sleep nest lite is great to use in replace of those blankets.  Easy to put on and now I don't have to worry about Kolton pulling the blankets up over his face.  

I also love that baby deedee focuses on safety.  When I opened the package up not only is there instructions for use on the inside but Safe sleeping practices for infants which minimize the risk of 

SIDS.  Here's a few highlights from those safe sleeping practices.

Back to sleep- Place baby into crib on his or her back.  This is the safest position as there is a greater risk of SIDS when babies sleep on their sides or stomachs.  

Make sure blankets can't cover baby's head.  (my biggest reason for trying baby deedee) 

Remove all soft toys pillows quilts bumpers and other soft products from the crib.  Babies can suffocate on them if they roll into these soft items. 

Use a firm well-fitting mattress.  Make sure there are no gaps between the mattress and the edge of the crib where a baby's head can get jammed.

Avoid overheating.  (Which is why I love the sleep nest lite because it's so light weight compared to the bulky fuzzy sleep sacks)  An infant should not feel hot to the touch.  

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends the use of a baby sleeping bags designed to keep infants warm without the need for a blanket or other covering.  (Again making the sleep nest lite just perfect!)

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