Reviews: Household Products

Now I Trace My ABCs: A Prewriting, Fine Motor Skills, Letter Recognition Book for Toddlers & Preschool Kids

Froot Loop has known his letters for quite some time now. His preschool teachers are pretty impressed with him and we've been joking about Gifted and Talented placement. The main thing is that we’re working on prewriting skills because his fine motor skills are about 2 years behind! Those skills include drawing, finger strength, and the actual shapes of the letters. Tracing is a great prewriting skill, both with a writing instrument and just using a finger. We’ve tried to encourage him to write letters in sand/rice/etc., but he doesn’t quite have the hang of it just yet, and also due to his sensory issues, these activities are hit and miss. This book is perfect for that in between stage. 

Greenage: Hape Toys Pretend Play Wood & Felt Salad Set For Kids (A Review)

Froot Loop got a play salad set from Hape for Christmas last year. He went through a salad phase when he would eat a lot of lettuce, so Santa Claus thought he would love this pretend salad set that he could eat over and over and over again! 

EXTERMIN-TATER! WHAT!? This is one of those things I saw and just HAD to buy for myself. Doctor Who Fans: READ THIS!

You know, sometimes you just need to buy yourself something amusing. Laughter is the best medicine after all. I bought this earlier this year when I was having a rough time. I still smile now whenever I see it. 

Caddy- shack: I use this device to ORGANIZE ALL THE THINGS!!!

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Enjoy your holiday and I hope you are able to spend time with your loved ones! Save travels if you are going anywhere. 

This write up is going to be quick and dirty since it’s for a plastic utensil holder… 

A Double Review of Android Boxes: The Android Equivalent to Roku or Apple TV, Chromecast, or the Fire Stick

We are very into technology around here. The 4 year old already knows his way around a tablet and the basics of a Linux computer. The 1 year old can already use a mouse. We feel that technology is a part of us and is all around us and is an invaluable tool that they will need to master at a very young age. No worries, they still have books and play outside and have lots of toys that don't require batteries. Everything in moderation. That being said, we bought two different Android boxes to try to find one for Froot Loop to use. 

Pot-a-pan: Review of Melissa & Doug's Stainless Steel Pots & Pans Pretend Play Toys

We have tons of play food and kitchen stuff in our play area. It’s one of Cocoa Puff and Froot Loop’s favorite activities.

Dish It Out: Review of Melissa & Doug's Let's Play House Pretend Dishes Toy

I sometimes try to buy toys that imitate real life. We aren’t trying to be or do Montessori or anything, but Froot Loop enjoys toys that sort of imitate life. I bought him these so he can have his own set of play dishes to use and wash.

Barcode Scanners are Fun! Here's What We Did After we Bought our Own Barcode Scanner For the House

I’ve been looking for a barcode scanner for inventory — for both business and personal uses. This wireless scanner allows me to wander around the room and quickly scan items. The scanner is very lightweight. It scans barcodes on books, DVDs, CDs, etc. (It doesn’t scan QR 2D codes, just the standard barcodes we’ve had around for a while.)

Ticking Away the Moments that Make Up a Dull Day: If Your Kids Wake You Up WAY Too Early, You've Gotta Try This Clock!

Froot Loop has never been a great sleeper. I’m wondering how much has to do with his adenoids, and how much is just because he’s a preschooler. We bought him this cool Tell Me Time Clock to try to help with keeping him in his room! 

Snots McGee: What a Nasal Aspirator is and Why you NEED one if you have Children. Here's Two to Choose From.

Of all the bits and bobs that you need when you’ve got a baby, a battery powered nasal aspirator is in my top five. Our first kiddo, when he was younger than a year old, had a cold with a lot of nasal congestion. The squeezy ball aspirator just wasn’t doing it and he kept screaming louder (producing more and more goo). Realizing this wasn’t going to work, I made a trip to Walmart and found a battery powered nasal aspirator. Now on our second kiddo, we thought we’d get a new aspirator just for him. Unfortunately, we’ve had a chance to use it!