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9 Last minute Gift Ideas for Dad w/ Reviews

June 11, 2012 superexhausted 5 Comments

The following are great Last Minute Gift Ideas for Dad! I have reviewed all these gift a and would not recommend them if I did not think they are a great addition to any household and a Proven Dad winner.

Dad Father Gifts Under $10

Op Water Shoes- $8.95 Available at Walmart

These are a gift dad did not know he needs but will use when playing with the kids whether it is in the back yard for sprinkler fun, at the beach, or in a stream flipping rocks.
gripping bottoms
pull elastic fasteners with toggle
easy slip
great price so they can be tossed at the end of the season when they get well lets say not so fresh

Review: My husband loves them he already used them at the local creek looking for frogs!

Rayovac LED Flashlight $4.48 at walmart

Flashlights are great gifts to give dad from kids
Fashlights are affordable and you are always looking for one
The convenient small size of this flashlight is a welcome addition to any home.. lets hope the kids dont steel it.

Fathers Dad Gifts under $40

CamelBak® eddy™ Water Bottle $15.99at REI

Spill proof bottle
bite water tip faster flow
dish washer safe
CamelBak^® Got Your Bak Lifetime Guarantee

Review: I have been using this water bottle and the CamelBak insulated Grove bottle $30 for over a month , at first it was odd almost like a sippy cup for adults but now I am addicted to it I cant leave home without the water bottle. It is convenient and easy carry. You can hook it to a carabiner hook and to a belt buckle great gift for anyone.

Rayovac Rechargeable Charger with Batteries: 13.99

We are always looking for chargers and batteries.

Review: This is a much needed gift for the Dad who has everything, My husband loves his xbox but the chargers and remotes eat battieres great to have some rechargables on hand.

Rayovac USB Wall and Car Charger Combo Pack walmart

The power converters also a great dad gift in fact. The second he saw the package he said I needed one of these and took it (I have not seen it since I assume it is in his car.. I am glad I got a picture.

SportLine Pocket Snapshot Pedometer $29.99 amazon

This is a great gift for the Dad who want to know how active he is. He can put it in his pocket every day and forget it.

monitors speed
amount of steps
calculates calories burned
tracks time spent moving every day
simple easy to use
everything is on one screen
great entry pedometer
This is a pocket version so bulky no clip

Review: I have placed this Pedometer in my pocket, I like how simple it is to use but very accurate unlike less expensive ones I know this pedometer is tell me real info I want to know. It is small non cumbersome. I know my husband is going to love using it.

Mens health Turn key resistance bands 29.99

Resistance band you’ll ever need to build learner, tighter muscles
Patented Turn-Key Technology adjusts from 0 to 5 feet in seconds no extra bands
Padded swivel handles provide a comfortable grip
Quick resistance
CD is included so you can have a n effective work out with instruction

Review: very easy to use really can feel the burn in my body when I am done working out. I love the fact they are nosmall and easy I been bring them on trip it take for a quick 10 min workout.

Dad Superhero Cape– Babypop 35.00

how could I leave one of my great own Dad Superhero capes off the list

easy clean wash and dry
velcro closure
light weight so great for pretend of to wear while running a marathon
bright colors!

Dad Father Gifts Items over $50

Igloo Ice Cube Cooler-$69.99 also available at lowes and walmart

Wheeled cooler 60 quart
telescoping handle that you can pull or push
4 drink holders on top to use as a table
the right height to be used as an extra seat

Review: My husband picked this out he says the study handle is great he loves how easy it is to move around and the great quality of an igloo. Cant wait to use it on the beach with the big tires.

Sportline Cardio Heart Rate monitor 69.99:

watch with heart rate moitor
Calorie and fat buring Tracker
Fat Burn zone
work out memory
Lap counter
Stop Watch Custom user profile
ECG accurate Heart Rate Monitor
Time date and alarm

Review: I have been using this watch for the past month and I have to say I love it. I use it when doing Zumba and running. It tells me to push it more. I often work, I love the fat burning zone because I usually give up when I feel the burn the watch tells me to keep going. The Heart Rate monitor makes me feel like I have some one watching out for me, so I have safe work out. This is a great gift for any Dad, if they just started working out or a long time fitness guy.

Disclosure: Some of the products above were provided to me by the companies, and some I have purchased but all the opinions stated above are honest and true and written by me Sherry Aikens

Photography, Travel, Wordless Wednesday

10 Things you will see Blogging Conferences w/linky

June 6, 2012 superexhausted 18 Comments

So this week I attend Reviews Retreat 2012. People wonder what we do at these “blogging” conferences. It is like a veil of secrecy.. do we all just sit around and blog?? do we talk to each other on twitter even though we are across the room (sometimes). It is a ton of fun to connect with online friends and learn from other people who do what you do. So here is glimpse of what happens at a Social Media Blogging Conference.

10 things you see at Blogging Conferences

Speakers … Like/or Ted Rubin
Self portrait photos pictures taken by subject Like @MommyBknowsBest and @SAHMsCrazyLife
People Multi-tasking listen and check email Thanks @mommyniri.. also people are also refer to as there twitter handles (aka I am know as @babypop)
Sponsored food thanks Musselmans
Shoes and alot of super cute ones
Mom own and created Sponsors showing the passion for the product @collegesavingsdolls
Tops of heads many social people tweet and text all the time; no one minds
Eager to please Hotel Staff… lets face it any hotel that host a blogging social media conference is a great company because that is a lot of influencers in one place- Thanks to Great Wolf Lodge NC for being amazing
PJs and Hashtags @MommyBKnowsBest, @staceyinatlanta, @sweetsadiemarie, @babypop
Dedicated Conference Directors and Staff to make sure everyone is happy.

women posing as a group for pictures — Conference directors Double Duty Divas

The Reviews retreat was a great conference. To see more of my conference photos please check out my flickr page for Reviewers Retreat.

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Product Reviews

Inkoo’s Review

May 21, 2012 superexhausted

Inkoo’s so recently I reviewed the Inkoos Blingoos. I love this as a gift for my daughter it allows the child to create a one of a kind stuffed friend. Then wash the inkoo and start all over again. My daughter loved playing with the inkoos. She added different colors then added sparkles. She loved the glitter glue. She really blinged the Inkoo, all up. She has been sleeping with the Inkoos Blingoos every day. It is a win win gift time for independent play and creative process.

Check out her creation:

Inkoos can be found at all major retailers. It is a great gift for little girls. Inkoos Blingoos Bear with Markers – White and Blue $24.99

They also have smaller version for 8.99-19.99

Disclosure: I received the inkoos for a product review but the opinions in this post are of my own.

Product Reviews

Review of the Zing Air Storm products

May 13, 2012 superexhausted 13 Comments

Recently I was asked to review the air storm collection of products. We my son and I review 3 different products. Air storm Cross Bow z-x, Storm z-curve Bow, and the Zing Shot launcher. All the toys were fun and very reasonably priced.

Check out my sons video of him using all 3 products:

Air storm Cross Bow z-x Retail Price 19.99 ages 8+

Air Storm z-curve Bow: Retail Price 19.99 ages 8+

Zing Shot launcher” Retail Price 9.99 ages 8+

This was a fun video to film because the kids were having such a great time with these safety minded toys. The ball and darts are soft. My son and daughter love playing with them. I would recommend these for a gift for any child.

Disclosure: I received these products to try out from Zing Toys brand rep. The opinions in this post are all of my own and my children.

Fashion, Product Reviews

A Great Dress for a Plus Size Girl! Land End Review

April 19, 2012 superexhausted

Lands’ End Plus Size collection is a great. I was asked to review a piece as part of Lands End Show Us Your Style. As a tall plus size women I often have a hard time finding clothes that fit me and look nice with out being a tent dress. My fit problem is that I have a small chest, larger hips, and I am tall. My style is wearing dresses, for the past few years I have been wearing them and they make me feel girly. I love this Lands End Plus Size shirt dress. It make me look fantastic, others thought so too. The shirtdress is so tailored wonderful, it flattered my body in all the right places. The chest was perfect enough room, and it did not pull in the front. The shirtdress is so well made with an attention to detail both inside and out, of course I always expect the best quality from Land End.

I love the medweight fabric it is eyelet cotton fabric. I took my measurements and bought true to them. This dress is a Size 22. I am 5’10” and the dress hit right to my knee so it was a great length.

The Women’s Plus Size Sleeveless Eyelet Shirtdress is full lined and is great 2 seasons dress wonderful for spring and summer. I wore this dress to a Moroccan restaurant this past weekend I wore it with a scarf around my shoulder, just in case it got chilly.

My jewelry: a gold ring necklace, simple gold hoop earrings, and 2 gold bracelets.
My Shoes: a nude wedge or great sandals would look fabulous.
My nails were a great bright coral color. I love a bright color on your toes when you wear peep toe shoes
My Options for the future is to also get a great belt, and wear with my large sun hat.

This Lands End shirt dress is so great for travel and is a classic look that I am looking forward to wearing for seasons to come. This dress retails for $135, so an investment staple and quality for your wardrobe. It is offered in 2 colors washed red and navy. I can wait to try more plus dresses from the collection. Lands End makes plus girls look great!

My pictures were taken by my 11 year old son I want to thank him for putting up with his mom

Disclosure: I did receive this dress from Lands End as part of this promotion. The opinions in this post of are mine and my honest opinion of the product.

Parenting, Product Reviews

LeapPad Review

November 6, 2011 superexhausted 3 Comments

So we recently had our Learn share, create Leapfrog party. We had 5 adults and 11 kids attend ranging from 3- to 11. One 3 year old and one 11 year old. We received the leappad and leapfrog tag to introduce the product to my friends and learn about the product. I have to say I was really impressed and so were my friends. We have owned many leappad products. My son had a Leapster that was handed down to my daughter. When he got a Digi so we were not stranger to the leapfrog family of products. The leappad: I gave the leap pad to my daughter the night before the party, to learn about it as we took a drive. My daughter is 6 and was able to use the leap pad without any assistance. My guest and I were impressed with the graphics. The Leappad worked the same way an adult tablet of computer tab would work with motion movement, finger and stylus. The leappad had a game called Rolly Polly Picnic where you moved the pad and moved the bug to get food for the picnic think maze ball gave but animated. Another of my daughters favorite was the Twisty Tracks using the styles you tap train tracks with a pen to get to a train tracks to head to a bank. The kids are rewards with short education films. One of the other Leap Pad apps that played to many of the little boys at the party was the Cars game. They boys were entranced by Mater and Lighten McQueens voice and them reading a story . Then once the page was finished they got to play a racing game. I learned from the leapfrog site on Line there are many Character games and apps for the kids to play with. Including Disney princesses, .. and more. So great that your kids can learn from some of there favorite child characters. The leap Pad also played full length video, we watched the Letter Factory on the leap pad. Great for travel, and yes they have a jack for head phones. Another amazing feature of the Leap Pad was the Camera /video feature.. My daughter and girl friends loved the fact that they could record their own TV show themselves. They were recording there parents as well. My daughter kept on introducing the leapster to her adoring fans. My daughter is a true camera hog so this is perfect for her. You can buy a many different apps and also buy an app card for a gift. The application are downloadable or you can buy them at the local toy store. The Leap Pad takes 4 AA batteries to run.

Leapfrog TAG: The other system that was sent to us for the Leap Share create party was the tag system . The leap tag system was also a fun hit the kids including the older kids could not put it down they. We were not unfamiliar with the tags system but new to us was the world map. All the kids and the adult conjugated around the map. The one side was a game where you located the country they other was the country were you learned facts and Phrases in the countries native language. My daughter kept on say Bonjor Mommy every morning. My 11 year old son learned location which helped during schools geography lessons. Both the parents and kids loved the fact side of the map. And the borders of many countries have changed. The kids also used the leap frog book which are great for teaching kids how to read. My daughter has used the leapfrog tag book to read every morning in her room since the party. We had a great time at the party the kids love the leap frog cupcakes, leapfrog gelatin with gummy worms, and froggy grapes. The kids loved the party and most all the leap frog products. To check out more photo from my leapfrog party Disclosure: I received all the leap frog products from leapfrog for free for this part. The opinions stated in this post are of my own.

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