Wednesday, December 31, 2014

Sanitizing Wipes for Hands and Surfaces Review





GERMS!!!  Dirt, grime, sticky, yuck and just plain gross!!  Do you ever stop to realize all the germs that we touch daily.  The door to the store, the chair and table at the restaurant, the public toilet facilities!  Worse yet, MONEY!  Do you know where that has been? I shiver at the thought. 

While we can't always wash everything with bleach or burn them,  we have to deal with the germs no matter if we are home or on the go.  Those who have kids have learned that germs and dirty fingers are everywhere.  

There have been many product on the market to get rid of germs and grime, everything from sprays to wipes.  Yet there main ingredients are bleach, alcohol, or chemicals, and what you use on your cupboards you wouldn't want to use on your hands.  Even the handi wipes for sticky hands have alcohol in them, and you wouldn't use anything with bleach on your children's hands.   These wipes dry real fast because of the alcohol, they dry out your hands, and you definitely do not want to handle food after using them.  Funny thing is the hand sanitizers are much the same thing, alcohol and not finger food friendly! 

The more conscience we become of the chemicals that we use and how we use them the more we look for a better alternative.  T&M Inc. has come out with a better wipe.  Softy is an all-purpose sanitizing wipe, you can use it on your hands and everything you touch.  It is made of a soft fibrous cloth, contains no alcohol, and has citric acid, aloe and vitamin E.  It cleans little and big hands without the harsh cloth and drying them out. 

Softy has 150 ct. 7"x 8" cloths, they will go a long way.  They have a great citrus scent, leaving a clean smell and feel behind. Anti-bacterial formula kills 99.9% of germs in less than 5 seconds. They are great to use on hands, body and surfaces safely. I really enjoy and recommend these to anyone who hates germs!



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Tuesday, December 30, 2014


Inspiration Sulfate Free Shampoo Review




I think the one area that we spend the most money on ourselves is our hair.  I know I am vain in that area, comes from years of cosmetology I suppose.  Out of all hair supplies that we spend the least on is probably shampoo and conditioner and yet we get the least benefits.  The one thing we fail to realize is we do not have to spend a lot of money on shampoos, we just need to buy the right shampoos.    

A lot of the shampoos out there are harsh, drying, and they strip the hair of vital oils that our hair needs to look vibrant, glossy, and wonderful.  When they strip the natural oils your hair becomes dry, brittle, and let's admit it, unmanageable.  This is where they can sell you their conditioners, because you will need them after using their shampoos.  IE:  PERT  Pert has been around as long as I can remember, I would have thought at one point that this meant is was good.  What did I know?  Harsh reality came about in Cosmetology school.  They taught us about acid and alkalinity.  They showed us how Pert has a high alkalinity.  Now catch this, when you get your hair permed, most perms are made of alkaline, that is what breaks down your hair to curl.   To prove their point we actually used Pert in exchange of the perming solutions on a students hair.  Yep, you guessed it, it went from straight to the rod size curl, and it actually lasted about a week.  

So when you use Pert and other shampoos with the higher alkalinity contents, it is like treating your hair to a perm every day you wash it!!!  OUCH!  

Then we look at the conditioners that can help our hair feel and possibly look better.  Catch there too??  Of course, I mean the companies out there want your business and so they have to offer you something to supposedly help your hair if their shampoo is stripping it.   But, what are they really offering you?   If you are not watching your ingredients your hair will be getting a wax treatment to help smooth those ends and temporarily make them look repaired.  Ever wonder why they say to clarify your hair every so often, it is to remove the product and wax build up.  There are other reasons, but you wouldn't need the clarifying as often, unless you are a swimmer.  

So after learning all this you are probably wondering what to look for.  I found a great shampoo!!   
Sweet Nature by Eddie has come out with a great shampoo called Inspiration.  Inspiration is a sulfate free shampoo offering many different carrying oils to help replenish the moisture into your hair.   With ingredients such as Jojoba oil, Avocado oil, Wheat Germ oil, Olive oil and Raw honey, your hair will fell luxuriously soft and clean.  They use other ingredients derived from natural sources to help clean with out stripping.  The oils will help soften and repair your hair.   

Inspiration is natural, clean, and smells wonderful!!  I highly recommend it, I know I love it!!



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Saturday, December 27, 2014

We have a winner!!


Congratulations to Amy Duerr-Chavez!! She is our winner of TheO Smartball giveaway! Thank you Amy for entering. 


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Tuesday, December 23, 2014

PRO-15 Advanced Strength Probiotics for Digestive System and Colon Health By Hyperbiotics







We know how important our health is but what part of our body are we concentrating on when we talk about out health? We think cardio and diet, and of course weight. I don't usually think about my stomach and intestines. That is where Hyperbiotics comes in, they thought of our stomach and intestinal health so that all we have to do is remember to take a simple pill.


Hyperbiotics Pro-15 provides a pill that absorbs better than caplets and gets further into your intestines than regular probiotics. The pro-15 also gives you 15x more results. With %80 of your immunity coming from your stomach and intestines it is very important to have a probiotic that will exceed all the others, and Pro-15 does that with the help of Kiwi extract.


The company puts it best: PRO-15 Advanced provides targeted relief for digestive issues, keeps you regular without over-stimulation and improves transit time for bowel movements. This formula includes Kiwi Extract, a whole food, super fruit ingredient that helps solve digestion problems and promote colon health while helping your probiotics colonize within your intestinal tract. Kiwi extract is naturally comprised of prebiotics, polyphenols, a kiwi-unique enzyme called actinidin, and insoluble fiber.


With their powerful blend it will help you with digestion, allergies, gas, bloating, constipation, and all day energy. It does work and isn't it worth it for our health...aren't we worth it!






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Saturday, December 20, 2014


(2 Pack) 6 Foot Extension Cables by Solid Cordz sold by Vimle






Extension cords, got to love them!! I live in an old 1930's home, where half the electrical wiring is old and the other half is newer. It is really messed up! Part of the sockets are grounded, others are not and then there are some that just do not work. So it is really fun trying to find a plug that works for what you want it to. We do have a lot of extension cords, safely, around the house. So when I was offered the chance to review the 6 foot Extension Cables, I was happy!! You can find cheap cord but the polarized ones are usually more expensive. I could tell when I opened the package of the extension cords by Solid Cordz that they were not the cheap ones.


These black cords, besides being a nice 6 feet long and two in the package, were thick and sturdy cords. These are nicer than those long orange extension cords that we use outside. I am not an electric buff, but we put these right to work and have not had any problems with them at all.


I love the black look as they will disappear in the shadows, and they really do reach where we need them to go. I do not recommend using these outdoors as they are made for indoor and more specifically your multiple electronics. They are so thick and sturdy they will last a long time, but if you were not happy with them the company has a 100% money back satisfaction guarantee.


This is from the company:
VERSATILE - Our extension cords will provide a boost to reach for all of your household electronics. Fully rated for 125 volt/and 13 amp, they not only extend your existing power cords but can also double as a power cord for many LCD, LED, HDTV, Plasma and 4k TVs as well as your home PC and even replace many video game console cords.


So if you are looking for that perfect extension cord look no further as this is it!



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Friday, December 19, 2014


Miracalis Anti-Aging Facial Serum






My face is looking older and older everyday, at least it was, until I started trying the many serums out there on the market. Many serums have the same stuff in them just a different name. They also seem to do pretty much the same thing. I have also noticed that it takes time, sometimes longer than they say.


Miracalis Anti-Aging Facial Serum is different from the rest. Why? Because you can read there page and they will tell you that you will have a new face in 28 days. A month! So why do I think that is so great? I mean, after all, if you are like me you really want the new face today, not tomorrow, yesteryear would have been nice! Because they are telling you like it is. They are giving you a time period so that you do not expect miracles in the first day or week. You will see the fine lines diminishing, your skin looking brighter and tighter, but you will see a noticeable difference in a month.


Along with being a company that tells it like it is they have some great ingredients in there product. It is full of good ingredients that we actually know about. It contains: High Quality Green Tea Extract, Jojoba Seed Oil and Vitamins A, B & E. Some great ingredients known for helping the skin.


Miracalis is a hypoallergenic creamy serum that comes in a pump bottle and is easy to apply. It goes on smoothly and absorbs well in to your skin. After serum is absorbed and dry, apply your regular moisturizer on top. It does need to be used daily and consistently for you to see the results that they guarantee. It doesn't have a smell that will collide with your other lotions or perfume. It can be used on all skin types.


100% Money back satisfaction guarantee, so they stand behind their product. Not tested on animals and made in the USA. In my opinion this is a really great product to use and a great company.






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I have been doing this blog now for maybe 2 months or so.   I review the products and I post it here.  I feel bad for the companies where I do find a flaw or that I try to wait for a non defective item.  I try to wait out time, but I am on a deadline for my blog posts and this one has put me behind.  So I am finishing up this post as just a post and if the company comes through then I will remove it and redo a nice one for them.
IArrow for Samsung Galaxy S5 {Tempered Glass} Screen, was received in November, it went on nice and easy.  Unfortunately I did have a flaw in mine, a squiggly hair like line.  I took off the screen, knowing I wouldn't be able to use it again , but as a reviewer I wanted to make sure I had not got a cat hair in there by mistake.   No mistake, not a cat hair and the line could not be moved or removed.  I contacted the company and they said they had no other complaints but would send out another one.  Nothing!!  Mid December ( a couple days ago) I received another email with a code and link to get a new one, didn't work, I emailed them back and have yet to hear anything.
they have a lifetime guarantee, so what is their problem.    I have another brand that has worked well on my phone, but highly disappointed in this company so far. 

I will update this post if anything does happen to change, but for sake of finishing my blog for Tomoson, here it is! I did receive this product free for review. 


Fun and Games




My family and I love games.   I grew up in a family that liked to have family nights and they consisted of playing various card games, such as Blitz.  We like board games too, but it never failed that card games won over.   I was taught to play solitaire at a young age, and enjoyed playing other games such as Simon and Yahtzee.  As I grew older, our family grew apart and it took a long time for me to get back into games.  

As I and my sister have had kids, and they have grown older we started getting the families back together for game night.  During the year we will play games with our own kids, if we are up at my dads we play card games, and on New Years Eve we usually have as many people as possible and play different forms of Poker (we do use cash, at least it stays in the family, LOL).  

My boys, even though they are teens now enjoy getting together and we will play games such as Phase 10, Monopoly, Clue, Life, and many more of the classics.  It makes it a real treat to sit and see how well our sportsmanship can be.   

Every year there are new games and concepts that come out.   Classics are being updated for the electronic world and new games are invented.  Some good and some, like Doggy Doo Doo, that just make you wonder what people were thinking. 

In this section you will come across various games that I have had the opportunity to review and enjoy.  If you have any questions or games that you have enjoyed please feel free to comment. 
Electronics





We love our phones, games, computer and tablets.  With the love of these comes all the accessories from cords to battery power packs and more.  So with the wide electronic market out there, we need to be careful of what we order.  We need to make sure it will work for the item we are purchasing it for and that it will last a long time.  So as I love electronics as much as the next person, and I love testing them for review, I most definitely needed a section on this subject.

Baby and Mommy Items

Baby and Mommy Items





In today's world there are so many things to help us out as mothers.  Anywhere from different bottles, to stroller accessories.  Whether you are a first time parent or an expert parent, some of these new ideas are ideal in helping us take care of and raise our kids.  Some just make parenting easier.   Most just make me say "why didn't they think of this when my kids were young?"  Thank goodness for grandkids I can still find an excuse to play with the new things out there.


Baby Diaper Bag / Stroller Organizer by Children 'n Us









Taking walks is the one thing that baby and children enjoy, along with getting mom out of the house. The warm days we love to walk the kids to the park or just stroll. But, when we have kids and babies out lives are like the Luvs commercials about the first time parents, have to take everything. It is pretty much like that. You need to take a bottle or drink for the child and yourself, hydration is a must. You need extra diapers and wipes, after all when they have to go, they have to go. Then depending on how long you will be gone you need treats and toys. For emergencies and just because, you can't forget your phone and of course the house keys.


Normal diaper bags are so bulky and, admit it, strollers are just not made to put your diaper bag on or under it.


Until now! Children 'n Us Baby Diaper Bag/ Stroller Organizer really does organize. With the clean, sleek design it offers many pockets to store all you really need. The slim bag design is wide enough for a couple diaper and a bag of wipes. There are two net pockets inside, one on each end, to hold bottles, one for you and one for the child. There is a zipper pocket inside that is great for keys, debit cards, money or change. There is a top flap that folds over and snaps holding your items safely inside, yet allows you to access the bottles at ease.


The outside contains a wide outside pocket, you could hold a small tablet or book. It also has two front pockets, one smaller one is perfect for your cell phone, the other pocket has a flap that velcros shut and would be great for a pacifier or other smaller items.


The fabric is easy to wipe clean if need be. There are straps on both sides to attach to the bars of the stroller, and are adjustable.


My opinion is that this is the ideal for any parent. I love the design, fabric, and I will definitely find a use for mine.


Order yours HERE:  
http://www.amazon.com/Diaper-Bag-Strollers-Bikes-Cars/dp/B00KJ6A1FE/ref=sr_1_138?s=baby-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1415232836&sr=1-138&keywords=diaper+bag



You can also check out more of their products at their website here: www.childrennus.com

























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Professional Curling Iron - Spiral Hair Curler - Curlz by Xtava (TM)






Why is it that we are never happy with our hair?  We cut it, color it, perm it, straighten it, curl it, and we change our tools about as often as we change our hair.   I have gone through so many curling irons, blow dryers, brushes, diffusers, of course my career of choice back when I was younger was a cosmetologist.  I loved every minute of it, and yes my hair changed a lot. 

The one thing I could never get my hair to do well was the beachy curls, as they are called today.  I learned how to do them in cosmetology school, didn't work on my stick straight hair.  I tried perms, I settled for the permed look blown dry with a diffuser.  Not quite the beachy look.  Funny thing is, as I grew older my hair started curling on its own.  The stress curved the follicles so the hair started coming out curly.  Not the best curl either.  Such is hair! 

Thanks to Xtava's Professional Curling Iron - Spiral Hair Curler - Curlz I and you can have those beachy curls we love so much.  I love how lightweight the curling iron is, so easy to use.  It has a clip on the bottom so that it holds the strand of your hair while curling. The plastic spiral guides your hair into non-overlapping and tangle free curls.  The ceramic barrel give you the most heat without the damage to your hair. 

Curl your hair with ease as the 360 swivel cord gives you the most freedom to turn and rotate the iron.  An LED light lets you know the iron is on, a high quality insulated handle protects your hands from heat. 

I love that the Spiral Curling Iron is offered in different colors, makes it a nice personalization.  The quality is really good.  I was unsure when I opened my box and noticed the the spiralizer had a plastic guide, yet it is really sturdy, heat resistant and a great guide. Xtava has really topped the market with their professional Spiral Hair curler. 





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My friend Tasha after curling her hair with Xtava's Spiral Hair Curler







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Thursday, December 18, 2014


ASTERIA Anti-Aging Facial Serum, A Retinol Alternative by Yumi Beautiful 






As we get older our skin changes, loses elasticity and brightness.   Many of us are already experiencing this and seeing our skin droop.  Where we can hide a lot of this it is rather difficult to hide our face.  Not all of us can pull off the paper bag look.  That is where Beautiful Concepts come in with their Asteria Anti-Aging Facial Serum, A Retinol Alternative by Yumi Beautiful comes in.  

Unfortunately, many of us need a little help to make our skin look younger.  that is where products like retinol, acid peels,  botox, and harsh scrubs come into our skin care regimen.  Yumi Beautiful has out done them all.  They have come out with a retinal alternative serum calles Asteria Anti-aging Facial Serum. 

This bluish serum has a nice clean scent and a gel like consistency.  It contains aloe, hyaluronic acid and sea star peptides Asterias amurensis ( the starry one).  The sea star has the ability to regenerate, so the peptides from the sea star are believed to help our skin become firmer, more elastic, and vibrant looking skin.  This makes for a more gentler serum that can be used on even sensitive skin. 

Yumi is one of the only products that include this sea star peptides.  I have used many Yumi products and reviewed them and I have really enjoyed the brand in whole. 

The serum absorbs well into your skin.  I haven't experienced any side effects.  Use your regular moisturizer over the serum after it has dried. The serum will enhance your moisturizer so you will see your skin look younger and brighter all day long.  The fine lines will minimize and over time and constant regular use of the serum you will see a noticeable difference.  

As always Yumi offers it's %100 satisfaction money back guarantee.  I love a company secure in what they offer and backs it up.





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Lemon Zester Cheese Grater by Chef Proven



Great baking runs in my family, both paternal and maternal.  I am blessed that it is in my blood, although I really miss my grandma's (both) cookies!   One of the great things about baking is the zest that brings out so much flavor.  Zest in lemon cookies, or orange frosting, lemon pie, or chocolate on top of chocolate pie or cake.  Then there is yummy cooking with parmesan grated on top of pasta.  I am making myself hungry!!

A zester is a wonderful accessory in any kitchen, whether you bake cook or experiment.  Chef Proven knows that with their Lemon Zester Cheese Grater. Their zester is sturdy and easy to use,  and sharp!  It has a nice rubber handle and two rubber stops at the other end so it won't slide if you prop it on a plate or pan.   It is great for zesting anything from citrus rinds, cheese, nutmeg, ginger, garlic, chocolate and much more.

It comes with a plastic cover to protect it and your fingers when placed in storage or a drawer.  Chef Proven stands behind their product with a %100 satisfaction lifetime money back guarantee.

I am not the best at demonstrating this but you can see it in use in this video:





So if you love to bake and cook add the Chef Proven Lemon Zester Cheese Grater to your kitchen utensil drawer.





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Professional Btipsy Jumbo Lemon Squeezer by SoSimple





There is nothing like fresh lemon juice for recipes and drinks.  Yet I do not have the strong hands needed to squeeze the lemon after you cut it in half.   You can spend the money on a juicer, but unless you are going to use it a lot it is just a waste of money.  You can get those old fashioned orange juicers with the point in the middle,  that are really too big to do lemons.  Or you can get a lemon squeezer/juicer.  

These handy gadgets are quite nice.  You still need a bit of hand strength but they are easy and you do not have to dirty a large juicer.  The professional Btipsy Jumbo Lemon Squeezer has two adjoined handles, each with little cups on the handles, one with holes and one without.   

Take your lemon, roll it on it's side with your palm and a little pressure for a few seconds, this will loosen up the juices a bit (not shown in Video).  Cut you lemon in half width wise, take one half and put it in the cup with holes cut side down.  Hold over dish, squeeze both handles together and this will squeeze the lemon juices out through the holes into your dish.  See video for demo:





The great thing about the Professional Btipsy Jumbo Lemon Squeezer is that it is larger than other lemon squeezers.   You could fit oranges and other citrus fruit in it.  Easy to use and a great accessory to every kitchen. It even has a hook for hanging the squeezer on your bar or wall.   It is made of  high quality stainless steel so that it will not break.  It is easy to clean and dishwasher safe. The company is so confident of their product that they offer a 3 year warranty on their product.




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Wednesday, December 17, 2014


PORTABLE CHARGER 3000MAH by +LIFEGUARD MINI




With all the electronics in today's world I really do not know where we would be without portable chargers, or battery packs as some call them. After all a phone is only good as long as it is charged, and the smart phones do not keep a charge for long. Then there are those times where you just forget to charge your phone, until oops, it is dead and you left the charger at home.


That is where +Lifeguard comes in! With their portable charger you can easily charge your phone on the go wherever you may be. I love the slim design as it makes it easy to fit in a purse, cosmetic case, pocket, and many more places. It is nice and compact.


The Portable Charger is compatible with many phones and other electronics. We have charged different phones, Acer tablets and more with ours.
Here is a list of there compatibility from the company:
COMPATIBILITY
APPLE DEVICES:
iPhones: 5S, 5C, 5, 4S, 4.
iPods
ANDROID DEVICES:
HTC: Oce X, S, V/Sensation XE XL/EVO 4G/Radar 4G/Inspire 4G/ThunderBolt
SAMSUNG: Galaxy S5, S4, S3, S2, Note 2 S2, Nexus, Galaxy Note, Focus S, Infuse
Google: Nexus 5, 4, Google Glass
Motorola: Droid Razr, Bionic, Atrix 2, Triumph.
Amazon: Fire Phone
Other cell phones, MP3. MP4, digital camera, and other with DC 5V input.



The Lifeguard Mini can be recharged 800 times and only takes 5 hours to recharge on a wall charger and 12 hours on a computer. It can charge your phone %100 in 1.5 to 2.5 hours. It has a tough, attractive aluminum shell that makes it impact resistant. It also comes with an Apple compatible lightening cable for your Apple phones.


I have heard that cheaper designs do not have as long of a life on them. LifeGuard offers an 18 month money back guarantee on their Lifeguard Mini.


Now, if you have read other posts of mine you may realize that my boys claim everything electronic. So this one ended up with my 18 year old and I have not heard any complaints yet.


On a last note, some may wonder what MAH stands for, so I found this on a battery site: The mAh capacity rating refers to the storage capacity available for a particular battery. A battery with a capacity rating of 1800 mAh could deliver a current of 1800mA for one hour. Higher mAh ratings for the same battery type will generally mean longer run times.




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Brain Fitness PathWords by ThinkFun Inc. Review





My kids and I like to play board games, so when we get a chance to find fun games we would like to try we get them.  My kids, well teens as they are,  love challenging games like Monopoly and Phase Ten.  So when I was given the chance to review Brain Fitness Pathwords I was excited. 

This is more of a puzzle game, a real brain teaser at that.  It is a one player, but we teamed it up.  
The object of the game is to place the colored plastic tiles on the letters to make certain words.  The game comes with Tetris like shaped plastic pieces and it tells you which ones you are able to use for a certain puzzle.  You need to place the pieces on the letters, not leaving any blank spaces, and make words.  

It is a real challenge for me.  The instructions are written very well and the boxed set is very nice. There is a book with all the puzzles and the answers and they go from beginner to expert.  It really takes word search to the extreme.  

My 17 yrs old opened up the box and decided he was too smart, he immediately turned to the expert and decided he could do it.  Up until he needed help!  I turned it back to the beginners level and it took us some time together to do it.  He has now decided it is too hard for him (words and thinking off console!) but is thinking about challenging his teachers.   
If you like challenges and word puzzles this is for you.  Work your brain and have fun!





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The BETTER Electrical Outlet Cover by CoverPlug, Inc.




I sat in church the other day and watched this little boy, only about 12 months old, having fun trying to play with the plug in the wall.  The mother kept having to get up and go get him.  Needless to say, he always managed to get back to the outlet.  I thought how lucky I was when my boys were little, because I don't remember having to deal with the outlets. 
This mother definitely needs the CoverPlug.  

This cover is ingenious and looks nice.  The cover is made of plastic and just plugs into the unused outlet, covering it all together.  The plastic prongs on the back just plug into the ground post for easy installation.  The specially designed plastic can be painted to match your wall color, providing a camouflaged barrier between you and the outlet.  Made in the USA. No tools needed. 

I really like these as I am in an old house and the electric is weird.  I have some outlets that work and some that do not.  These provide the best coverage for the outlets that do not work.  They fit flush to the wall and look nice. 

If you have those ugly unused outlets and want to cover them up I highly recommend the CoverPlug by Coverplug, Inc.





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Tuesday, December 16, 2014


TheO SmartBall Review and Giveaway




My granddaughters are 4 and 6, very smart and very tech savvy.  Scary thought some days, but they are also very active, especially the youngest.  MaKaylee the youngest is hyper, wild and very smart!  She is in preschool and from what I have heard, a little terror.  The school is very strict and for a child to hold still it is hard,  and to learn even harder.  My boys had the same problems in school, one had ADD and the other two had ADHD.  Put it in simple terms, they hold still they fall asleep, they move they are more alert and therefore retain information.  With that being the issue, my oldest dropped out at 16 and is now a manager/owner at a popular food chain.  My other two have been a struggle to get graduated, through falling asleep in classes and having a hard time, my youngest boy graduates this next year.   Watching my kids go through school and then seeing how my little granddaughter is behaving, I know that kids struggle with the non-movement part of school. 

That is where TheO SmartBall will change everything for these kids, and I am very excited to bring it into my little granddaughters life!  

Fun, active and physical at the same time is the best equation for learning.   Now you can get your preschoolers up to your 5th graders off the actual computer and let them learn from you smartphone and be active at the same time.  With this foam ball you can play catch and have your children answer questions, from match to abc's, at the same time.  The perfect gift for your young ones. 

TheO SmartBall has been featured in magazines such as Parenting, Good Housekeeping, PC World, and much more.  With TheO SmartBall you download apps onto your smartphone. You place your phone in the slot on the ball and start your app.   You can even use your old smartphone because you do not need cell service for them to work.  The ball is a thick foam so it will protect your phone through all the tosses and play.  There are several kids learning apps from math, reading, colors, letters, spelling and more.  The ball even comes with it's own storage/carry bag. 

The only drawback to this ball is having the space on your phone for all the apps (and keeping the dog out of the fun!)   It will take time to see how my granddaughter reacts to this fun, but knowing her I can tell this is exactly what she needs.  Physical activity, learning, and fun!  (scroll down for giveaway)



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