Babies who are teething have a new best friend! Meet Sammy The Squid, his squeaks will have baby squealing with delight. The variety of textures and chewable parts will make Sammy a friend your baby will want around all the time.
This teething toy is part of the Brain Builders Collection from The People Toy Co. Sammy may seem a little pale but it is a good thing! There are no added colors for safety. The unique shape holds your baby’s attention, soothes sore gums and helps develop multiple senses.
Check out our video review of this teething toy below:
You can purchase this teether on Amazon. We like it so much we are adding it to Mommy Ramblings 2016 Holiday Gift Guide!
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I am not a big gamer, I do engage in a few games I like when I am stuck in a waiting room or similar situation to pass the time. One game that I really like is Mahjong Journey. Mahjong Solitaire takes you on a magical journey in this adventure to help a young girl and her grandfather travel the globe in a quest to find her parents.
Match pairs of tiles in a quest to clear the board and as you do, you collect achievements. There are innovative game twists like Shuffle, which can be a lifesaver if you are stuck or use Firecracker to blow up multiple pairs of tiles. Get ready to visit the Forbidden City, Virupaksha Temple, the Taj Mahal and the famous Mount Fuji as you fulfill challenging quests and earn gold stars for completing levels as fast as you can!
Master over 655 immersive levels (with hundreds more coming in free updates)
Match 630 types of tiles in 15 different tile sets (with more coming in free updates)
Earn over 40 desirable achievements and utilize four groundbreaking power-ups
Enjoy gorgeous graphics, rich sounds and regular free updates with new levels, tile sets and more
Game Center Support
iPhone 6+ Support
Requirements: compatible with iPhone 4/4S and higher, iPod Touch 5th generation, iPad 2,3,4 iPad mini 6.0+ firmware
See the game in action by watching the video below:
As we head into the most traveled holiday of the year, this game may just help you deal with delays while traveling with more fun and fewer headaches.
Mahjong Journey® is Published by G5 Entertainment AB. Let me know what you think, and if you download this game for FREE! I would love to know how you like it.
This post is sponsored by G5 entertainment, my words and opinions are 100% my own as always.
Did you know that 50-60% of all Christian marriages end in divorce? In his book, The Blessings of Unity, Richard Case who with his wife Linda has been doing marriage retreats for over 14 years, found only a few of those marriages that have not moved to divorce are truly reflecting the wonder and glory of God. The remainder are living in mediocrity, ongoing conflict and certainly not enjoying the beauty of marriage.
Richard says that while we may be initially attracted to our spouse because of how different their personality is to ours, it is those differences that cause conflict. The husband tries to get his wife to be more like him while the wife does the same with her husband. These attempts to change the other person lead to significant conflict.
Richard and his wife Linda learned from their own marriage troubles that something was not right. They then learned the 2 keys to a successful marriage were :
Be abiding in the Vine and walking in the Spirit. (John 15: 1-15)
Learning the concept of unity–we are to live and only live through the principle of unity. This means working toward reaching agreement on all decisions, all issues and all things of our lives 100 percent of the time, all the time. (Psalm 133)
Next, there is a written exercise for husbands and wives to evaluate their marriage.
Chapter 2 is all about the opposite of unity-division and discord. This is a great chapter filled with concepts, scripture and personal examples from the author’s marriage.
Now you may be thinking, this is crazy, my spouse and I cannot agree on everything. I admit, I had the same thought. The author does not think that is possible either and says it is okay to disagree. In fact it is important for each of us to hold integrity with our true thoughts, beliefs and insights. The important thing is they don’t let it ruin their night or weekend, instead they get to unity by seeking God’s will.
There is also a chapter dedicated to handling disagreements and differences in opinion.
I think this is important and I think the whole concept can help us give up the fight to be right and seek peace and pray for God’s will instead. Who does not want more peace in their life?
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As a mother, I feel the most meaningful gifts are those that celebrate the things I hold dear. That is why hand stamped jewelry is so popular and makes such a thoughtful gift. I recently discovered aka Originals Hand Stamped Jewelry.
As I looked through the rings, bracelets, necklaces, money clips, key rings and more, I was really impressed. I wanted something that would be able to fit the names of all five of my children. The Personalized Name Cuff Bracelet would allow me to have their names stamped into it and it came in a variety of finishes.
I chose to go with the Nu Gold which is a brass alloy that has been specially formulated for jewelry. The rich warm color resembles gold which is what I normally wear so it goes well with my rings and necklaces without the high cost of gold. Nu Gold contains 85% copper and 15% zinc and is nickel free.
The bracelet has room for 125 characters including spaces and punctuation and is 3/8″ wide. I was very impressed when it arrived. It has hearts between the names and on the ends. It has a very rich look and matched my gold jewelry nicely. It is a beautiful reminder of the importance of family and a great conversation piece. If you are looking for a special gift for someone, check out the aka Originals Website.
We think a piece of hand stamped jewelry from aka Originals is such a great gift idea we are adding it to Mommy Ramblings’ 2016 Holiday Gift Guide. That’s not all, we are having a giveaway and you can enter for your chance to win a bracelet just like this. You can choose from copper or Nu Gold finish.
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One of my pet peeves is when people say they are “busy” because busy people can go around all day being busy and not get anything done. Have you seen those people? They spend the day rushing around, huffing and puffing, pounding on their computer keyboard, starting multiple tasks, complaining all the way but at the end of the day, they have accomplished next to nothing. Being busy is not good, you want to be productive!
I have found that time management is essential to getting things done. I actually teach a course for Mastering Time Management for bloggers and another for business professionals. Having a positive mindset is one thing I know helps me to manage everything I need to get accomplished each day. Whatever words you follow “I am” with, can set the tone for the moment, the day, your life. So instead of saying, “I am stressed, I am behind, I am overwhelmed” say, “I am going to accomplish great things today, I am blessed, I am healthy, I am productive.” You will be surprised how your thoughts can change the way you feel, the way you work and ultimately change your life!
Another big thing is to write it down and make it happen. It is easy to become distracted, especially if you are an adult with ADD. So keep a list every day. There are apps for this but I like a paper list because I feel it is more tangible. I actually write it down and I get to cross it off when it’s done which is a great feeling.
Our attitude sets our day, we cannot control all the situations that happen but we can control how we respond. Part of that is setting the tone for each day. Make every day your best day ever!
When I was contacted by a representative from Best Day Ever and then sent their Metallic Best Day Ever Mug, Official Listmaker Notepad and a Letterpress Journal, I was thrilled! This is a great way to have my coffee, write my to-do list and review my thoughts, dreams, ideas and inspiration for the day. Please take a look at my unboxing video of these great items below:
Best Day Ever is about meeting you where you are, designing your best life and encouraging you along the way with classes, podcasts, blogs, books, challenges and more. It is about arming you with the tools to make every day better than the last. Check out the Best Day Ever Website to learn more.
Oh, and don’t forget to enter the giveaway below for your chance to win a Best Day Ever Gift Set for yourself. Gift Set includes what you see in my video; Best Day Ever Metallic Mug, Official Listmaker Notepad and the Letterpress Journal.
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As we move into the holiday season, I want to share a great gift idea for little ones. Say & Pray Devotions: First Words, Stories, and Prayers is a nice, sturdy board book by bestselling children’s author Diane Stortz. This book is a perfect beginner devotional for little ones learning words. What is especially nice, is that this book not only teaches words but helps teach kids about learning and following Biblical principles.
The fun style of artwork and educational elements that were in Say & Pray Bible are in Say & Pray Devotions. Teaching the basics of identification and comprehension while sharing Biblical principles for life is easy with this book. Little ones love saying all the words that represent the things they see on each page. This method of associating the word for the item helps with learning sight words which in turn develops their earliest reading skills.
We are adding this to Mommy Ramblings’ 2016 Holiday Gift Guide. If you would like to purchase the book, you can do that HERE. We also have a giveaway below where you can enter for a chance to win a copy of this great book for little ones.
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Fall weather is boot weather! If you are looking for some new boots, check out the Women’s Flirt from Lugz. This is an everyday, go-to boot that takes the classic work style boot and gives it a fashionable facelift! This boot features a chunky, leather wrapped wooden heel, permahide upper, padded tongue, flexastride memory foam insole and padded collar.
I love that these boots provide great traction whether I am walking in wet leaves, snow or sleet. The durable lug sole gives me the confidence I need to step out in any kind of weather.
The Flirt is available in black gum, black, golden wheat and brown gum. I chose the black gum and love the look of them! Enter below for a chance to win a pair!
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Are you sick of seeing that scratch or chip in your car’s paint? Did a stone kick up and leave your car sporting a nice chip that you feel is anything but nice? Have no fear, you can fix it up easily with Chipex.
I have a pearl paint on my Toyota Sienna but it was easy for me to order my Chipex kit in the exact paint color of my van. When you have a pearl or metallic paint, you will have an extra step in the repair process. If you don’t have a pearl or metallic paint on your vehicle, you will have only one paint step. The pearlescent finish like I have, is the most difficult finish due to the complexity of the paint. I felt confident because Chipex achieved very good results with their paint system, the two paints allow for results to be most like the original finish.
Weather was not on our side and I will be updating with a video and more photos of other repairs we did. It even covered up a pretty good size chip on my back bumper that my husband and I did just for kicks. We did not think it would really work for that but figured it could not look worse. We were very surprised that it really did a great job on it. We just have to polish it up and I will post the photos.
Here is a chip we repaired on my front bumper.
This is the before photo:
This is the after:
So, if it turned out this well on the most difficult paint finish, imagine how great it will work on other paint types! It is simple to repair as you basically just dab and spread the paint with the applicator, let dry and then polish with the polishing liquid and cloth. If you have the pearl paint like me, there is application of the pearl paint after the first paint dries. Then when that is dry, you proceed to the polishing step.
Check out some great features of Chipex below:
The Chipex Guarantee
100% Color-match guarantee
Treats stone chips & scratches
Fast, simple & safe to use
Enhances vehicle resale value
Prevents rusting
Hurry and enter the flash giveaway before it is over! You can win $80 of Chipex products! Hurry it ends November 3rd!!! Good Luck!!! You can stay in the loop with Chipex on Facebook and Twitter.
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You might not be familiar with compression arm sleeves. If you aren’t, there is no better time to start getting acquainted with them all the benefits they offer. Keep reading to learn about 6 health benefits that compression arm sleeves like SLEEFS can provide.
Protection
Compression armsleeves work as an added layer of protection over your skin. If you are playing contact sports, they can help protect you from bumps, scrapes and cuts that could occur as you go up against other athletes. They also protect your arms from the damaging UV rays of the sun. Many people use them on one arm when they are driving. If you are the kind of person that likes to drive with the window down and your arm out, you need an arm sleeve!
Promote Blood Circulation
When you have a sports injury, it can cause you to have poor blood circulation in the injured area. In turn, that can cause swelling and inflammation. Compression arm sleeves can help improve the blood circulation which can prevent swelling and inflammation while promoting healing.
Regulate Body Temperature
Do you play outdoor sports? If you do, wearing compression sleeves help regulate your body temperature. No matter if it is hot or cold outside, they help keep your body temperature regular.
Preventing Muscle Soreness
Compression sleeves serve to loosen up your muscles so they won’ t hinder your performance. They will also work after to prevent soreness and tightness.
Helps Injuries Heal Quicker and Muscles Recover Faster
The increased blood flow caused from wearing compression sleeves helps your body heal quicker and your recovery time from injury can be significantly shorter.
My daughter is a runner and cyclist, she loves compression arm sleeves! She likes the way they feel and the way they regulate her body temperature when competing. She is running in the upcoming New York City Marathon and the weather has suddenly turned quite chilly. Having Arm Sleeves is a great way to deal with those fluctuating temperature changes.
A great site for arm sleeves is SLEEFS. About a week ago I placed an order for a couple of pairs. They have sizes for kids right through to adults. There are lots of styles and colors to choose from and you can even design your own! My daughter selected the Gorilla style in honor of Harambe.
I ordered a purple lightning style that looked really cool. You can order one sleeve or two depending on your needs, we ordered pairs.
So have you ever tried arm sleeves? If you have, I would love to hear how you use them. If you have never tried them, check out SLEEFS and try some today! If you are in New York City for the marathon, cheer my daughter on, she will be the one with the Gorilla arm SLEEFS on!
This post was sponsored by SLEEFS as always my words and opinions are 100% my own.
The classic children’s song is all about how kids wish the rain would go away so they could go out to play. Today’s kids don’t let a little rain stop them! Certainly not when they have Kidorable rain gear to keep them dry as they splash in puddles and sing in the rain.
In fact, Kidorable rain gear may just have your child doing a rain dance. Forget it raining on their parade, with the new Shark style rain gear the tables are turned. Kids are parading around in the rain dressed as a Great White Shark!
This newest collection to the Kidorable line is a big hit with my kids. The detailed rain boots keep their feet dry no matter how big the puddles are. The shark raincoat has loads of great details like the shark teeth that border the hood. The raincoat is lined and provides a layer of warmth as well as protection from the rain.
And the raincoat can conceal your true identity!
Kidorable has all kinds of styles for girls and boys. You will find raincoats, umbrellas, backpacks and rain boots.
Would you like the chance to win an umbrella of your choice? If so, enter the giveaway below.
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Hello, I’m Carolyn! I am a PR Savvy, WAH Mom to 5! I love Photography, Baking, DIY Projects, Crafts, Cooking and making memories with my family. I love sharing reviews and giveaways too!
