Get your Kids Active with Glow Battle by Starlux Games (Review)

March 1, 2018 By Marijean

If you have kids you must check out Glow Battle by Starlux Games. Glow Battle is a one of a kind battle experience for kids of all ages, and will get them off their electronics and outside having fun!

Be the first to get the Glow Battle:

Ditch the couch and save a life in this daring glow in the dark game of running and thwacking
Mother vs son, brother vs brother, friend vs. friend – all ages join in on the fun
Turn boring group outings into memorable adventures
Fast to set-up and easy to play for hours of fun
Develop social skills, teamwork and cooperation
Multiple game options to light up the night over and over
Because who doesn’t enjoy bashing friends and family with harmless weapons?

My kids ages 9 and 6 love playing with their toy light sabers and toy swords. I knew they would go nuts over Glow Battle. They were very excited to open the box when it arrived. The set I received includes 10 Weapons of Light, 10 LED Bracelets and 8 marker lights. Colors are green and blue. The Weapons of Light are made out of foam, so your child will not get hurt.

The game instructions are simple. Choose where you want to play (we played in the backyard at nighttime), choose your team color and teammates, turn on your weapon of light and your wristband to a solid color, place your color markers on the ground and make a square for your regen station, and then let the fun begin! If you get hit you must go back to your regen station and change your wristband to flashing mode. If you get hit a second time you are out of the game. If you knock all of your opponents out you win! It is such a fun game for the kids to play at night or during the day. My kids have been asking nonstop to play this outside in the evening with their friends. They are having so much fun, and I am so glad it is keeping them active.

Here are the options for purchasing:

The full retail price is $59.90. Right now the kits are all on Kickstarter and below are the kits and pledge amounts for the kits:

$25 – starter kit (includes 4 Weapons of Light, 2 LED Bracelets, 2 Marker Lights, all stretch goals, 100% money back guarantee)
$40 – Early Bird Glow Battle Kit, for the first 24 hours only (includes 10 Weapons of Light, 10 LED Bracelets, 8 Marker Lights, all stretch goals, 100% money back guarantee)
$48 – Glow Battle Kit, until 4/1 (includes 10 Weapons of Light, 10 LED Bracelets, 8 Marker Lights, all stretch goals, 100% money back guarantee)
$79 – Double Weapon Battle Kit, until 4/1 (includes 20 Weapons of Light, 10 LED Bracelets, 8 Marker Lights, all stretch goals, 100% money back guarantee)

Once the campaign is over, you will have options to purchase additional kit pieces, and glow in the dark specialty items like LED glow masks, light up gloves, etc. Everything you need to make your glow battle game as fun as possible!

Right now you can purchase Glow Battle at a 33% discount through midnight of 3/1. After that date you can receive a 20% discount until 4/1.

In conclusion: Glow Battle is super fun for kids of all ages. It gets kids off the couch and off electronics to having fun outside and being active with friends/family. I love how safe this game is, and I don’t have to worry about my children getting hurt. This set would be perfect for an upcoming birthday party or family/friend get together.

Click here to purchase!

*I received the Battle Glow set in exchange for this review. All thoughts are my own.

Marijean

My name is MJ. I have two wonderful children and work part time as well as volunteer at my children's school.

Facet Jewelry Box Monthly Subscription Review

February 28, 2018 By Marijean

Do you love Jewelry? How about DIY projects and crafts? If so, you need to check out my review on the brand new Facet Jewelry Box Subscription. Facet Jewelry monthly subscription boxes contain materials needed to create two beautiful and unique jewelry projects at home.

What is included in each box:

Quality Beads, Supplies, Patterns & Instructions

We provide all the supplies, so your time is spent creating beautiful jewelry pieces. Choose between Quick & Easy Stringing or Bead Stitching and we’ll do the rest. Each monthly box comes with complete instructions & all the supplies you need to complete 2 jewelry projects, how-to photography and illustrations ensure your success. You need only supply the tools for each project, such as scissors, wire cutters, and pliers. Project instructions detail which tools are needed for each project and they can be purchased at a discount in our online store.

Facet Jewelry offers two different monthly subscriptions based on your skill level. “Quick and Easy Stringing” is perfect if you are new to jewelry making
or looking for quick & easy projects to show off. “Bead Stitching” is perfect if you are looking for more advanced projects, ready to follow patterns and learn different beading stitches. Each box contains two jewelry projects to work on.

There are four different monthly plans to choose from, and each plan comes with free shipping. Below are descriptions of each plan with pricing.

Monthly Subscription

1 box per month with free shipping

$24.95

Free Shipping

3 Month Subscription

1 box each month for 3 months

$24.00 per month

Free Shipping

6 Month Subscription

1 box each month for 6 months

$23.50 per month

Free Shipping

12 Month Subscription

A whole year of Facet Jewelry!!

$23.00 per month

Free Shipping

I received the “Quick and Easy Stringing” box to review. The box came with a detailed instruction booklet which includes pictures to help. If you need more help they also offer links to online resources. The February 2018 box came with a necklace project and an earrings project. Everything you need is included HOWEVER the tools you need are not. Luckily, my husband had the tools required. If you do not have the tools you can order them from www.jewelryandbeadingstore.com.

Pretty much the same tools will be needed for all of the projects, however I do wish an email would have been sent prior to me receiving the box so I would know what I would need.

I myself love jewelry, however I am not crafty or a DIY person. This was a bit of a challenge so I focused on the earrings which were a bit easier than the necklace. The earrings took my about 2o minutes total from start to finish to create. Pliers and wire cutters were needed for this project. I am very happy with how the earrings turned out, and cannot wait to show them off to my family/friends and let them know I created them myself.

In conclusion, these boxes are wonderful if you want to get creative by creating your own jewelry. The price of the subscription is very fair for the quality of jewelry you receive. They also have gift subscriptions available.

Click here to order! Use coupon code FACET for 10% off your first box!

*I received one jewelry box in exchange for this review. All opinions are my own.

Marijean

My name is MJ. I have two wonderful children and work part time as well as volunteer at my children's school.

3 Great Careers For Those Who Enjoy Getting Extremely Involved

February 27, 2018 By Anne

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Ah, the career ladder. It can offer so many different options, and not all of them will work for us. It might be that you are the best public speaker in the world, but you will never experience or try it out. It could be you find your passion tomorrow, and monetize it in a profound and profitable way. No one has the right to force you down a certain career path, but it can pay to discipline yourself to find this yourself. A good indicator is to find out what you enjoy doing as a hobby without payment, and then try to monetize that. After all, making a living from something you hate is never going to provide the life path that truly satisfies you.

This is where career guides can come in. Sometimes ascertaining the best direction needs a gentle nudge in the right orientation, and this article aims to do that. Seeing as though you’re reading an article hoping to improve your career prospects, we’re to assume that you’re a go-getter, and willing to take in all forms of information to arrive at the best result. This also means you enjoy getting your hands dirty and you’re not afraid of hard work. These are wonderful skills to have, and if you agree that you possess them, these careers could be wonderful for you:

Mechanics

It could be that classical mechanics, something you can specialize and do very well financial in, is for you. Studying a degree in lean manufacturing could potentially allow you to craft and develop the motor vehicles of the future, and certainly repair them. Cars shape the geographical landscape of cities and towns alike, meaning that this affords a true sense of public good. This is also an incredibly exciting time for motor vehicles, as evidenced by firms like Tesla. More and more energy neutral, automotive and sustainable vehicular options are set to be the future, and so developing yourself in this way could potentially help you live on the cutting edge.

Animal Care

If you prefer getting yours hands dirty with the care of a being and not a manufactured product, then what better career to involve yourself with than the care of animals? Looking after these variant species can come in many different forms. For example, it can be tremendously worthwhile to enjoy a career in veterinary medicine, supplying families, farmers and shelters will goodwill and health in all their interactions with the pets and animals they rely on and love. It might be you are a wildlife conservationist, keeping certain populations well hunted in order to prevent the unhealthy numbers that unwarranted breeding permits. Whatever you choose, you can be sure that your efforts will contribute to the health of many creatures large and small.

Fitness

Fitness is something that many people might take for granted as a career opportunity. It might seem that personal trainers aren’t as specialized as they could be, but that is very far from the truth. Fitness affords many options, from personal training to supplementary invention and development. Helping someone lose weight or an elderly person build bone density is a wonderful thing to do, as you become the specialist in quality of life improvements. Your work will directly contribute to a better, more energetic and healthy population. You will also need to keep on top of the fitness science literature, have experiential knowledge and live a healthy lifestyle to serve as an example. With this in mind, you can be sure that life takes on a renewed and extremely hands-on quality.

With these careers, the person who loves getting involved in the nitty-gritty will not only survive, but thrive time and time again.

Anne

I'm a mother of 2 who likes to get involved in too much! Besides writing here I started a non-profit, I'm on the PTO board, very active in my community and volunteer in the school. I enjoy music, reading, cooking, traveling and spending time with my family. We just adopted our 3rd cat and love them all!

Investigating Insects – A Guide to Common Household Pests

February 27, 2018 By Anne

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If you are tired of welcoming in unwelcome guests, now is the time to think about Pest Control to get the problem under control. Unfortunately, pests enter our homes, especially when the weather cools down or when they are after water and they can wreak havoc on your home and make it uncomfortable for you to live in.

Just because a pest enters your home does not mean that you have an infestation. However, there are some simple ways to prevent them from ever getting in, such as closing up any known spaces and cleaning up any food off of the counters.

Below, we will introduce you to some of the commonly spotted pests inside of homes, this way, you know what you’re looking at and how best to act. If you do not wish to tackle pests on your own, these irving wildlife removal services (or an alternative service provider in your area) may be able to provide assistance.

Ants

Ants are one of the most common household pests and they can be difficult to control and get rid of too. Since they are found outside, especially in the garden, it is important to treat both the interior and exterior of the home for the best results.

Ants are usually drawn to food that has been left out overnight and may enter your home through an opening that you may not be aware of. If you notice ants in the bathroom, then they are likely coming in due to a search for water.

Cockroaches

Cockroaches are dirty pests that can invade your home, whether or not your home is dirty or clean. These pests often make their way into your home from outdoors and then look for an optimum place to remain inside.

It is important to tackle any cockroach infestation you may have as female cockroaches can lay many eggs in a short amount of time.

Termites

A single termite infestation can destroy your home in a matter of no time at all. Typically, you will notice damage and signs that termites are present prior to actually seeing the termites themselves. Boise pest control can help you out.

It is important that you do not disturb the termites if you do find them, as this will only allow them to travel to another area inside of the home. Since the termites often live in the wood, you should leave the wood or beams intact.

Termites must be handled by a licensed pest control specialist to ensure that they are removed from the home completely. Improper treatment can lead to re-infestation or infestation of nearby homes.

Spiders

If you notice a spider in your home, you may be alarmed, and you may wonder whether or not it is venomous. One of the most commonly found spiders in homes in Australia is the Huntsman Spider. This spider is venomous, but the venom is not deadly to humans and in most cases, this spider will leave you alone; however, it may alarm you when you see it.

The Huntsman Spider is known to eat pests within the home, so sometimes they are good to have around, but if you do not want these guests in your domain, you can have them removed with a pest control service.

Tame Those Pests or Kick Them Out

You do not want to live in a home that is run by unwanted pests. Not only can these pests bring disease, they are not pretty either and may even haunt you in your dreams. Before you simply start to take a shoe to each one of the pests you see, try to identify the pest you are dealing with, as you will be able to deal with them more effectively this way.

No matter pest you may have in your home, do take extra steps to eliminate their desire to enter your home such as picking up rubbish around the house, cleaning countertops, and reducing leaks and sources of water which may attract them in the first place.

Anne

Mickey Transforming Roadster Racer RC from Jada Toys Review

February 23, 2018 By Marijean

Mickey Transforming Roadster Racer RC by Jada Toys

Do you have children that love Mickey Mouse? If so, you must check out this awesome RC Car by Jada Toys that I was able to review. My son is having a blast with it!

About Mickey Transforming Roadster Racer R/C :

Rev it up with Mickeys all new transforming R/C from Jada Toys! This Mickey Mouse transforming R/C car features Mickeys fun and cool red roadster and an easy-to-operate remote that allows Mickeys classic roadster to transform into his all-new roadster racer with light and sound! Requires four AA and two AAA batteries (not included). Ages 4+ Transform with light and sound 2.4G

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First off, I love how there is very limited assembly with this car. You just snap on the exhaust pieces and it is all set up and ready to play with. You do need batteries thought which are not included. Once I put the batteries in it was ready to go! You do have to switch the car on first, then switch on the remote and let them sync. The light blinking will let you know it is syncing and then once it stops blinking it is all set. This car has fun sounds from Mickey himself when he transforms his car. The car can go forward, backwards, left and right. There is a button to make horn sounds, and also a button to transform the car.

My 6 year old son is having a blast with this car. He has been coming home from school each day asking to take it outside to play with it. He loves transforming it and hearing all of the fun sounds. I love how it does not go super fast like most RC cars, so it is easy for my child to handle. It is the perfect RC car for his age in my opinion.

This would make a great first RC Car for your child, and this would make a great gift!

This toy is available at Walmart, Target and Toys “R” Us and retails for $39.99.

*I received this toy in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.