Summer Toy Hot List: World's Smallest Toys from Super Impulse!

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Check out World's Smallest - Some of the BIGGEST and most CLASSIC toys you know and love are back as working versions in the smallest sizes ever created! These retro toys are a great throwback for parents and the perfect size to take on long car rides and make for cute collectible additions to any toy lovers collection!

We got to try out the tiny Perplexus maze and the mini Doodletop:

These tiny classic toys offer up big fun that is exceptionally portable!  The kiddos have really enjoyed playing with both of them, though the itty bitty Perplexus maze is a bit too tiny for my old eyes:)

Other cool toys include Sock Monkey, Etch-a-Sketch, Rubik's Cube and more.  Add a "little" fun to your summer with super cool World's Smallest toys!

Find out more about World's Smallest!

Disclosure: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.

Book Review: Little Girl Gone by Gerry Schmitt

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I recently had the chance to review Little Girl Gone by Gerry Schmitt:

About the book:

In the first Afton Tangler thriller, the unforgiving cold of a Minnesota winter hides the truth behind an even more chilling crime…

On a frozen night in an affluent neighborhood of Minneapolis, a baby is abducted from her home after her teenage babysitter is violently assaulted. The parents are frantic, the police are baffled, and, with the perpetrator already in the wind, the trail is getting colder by the second.

As family liaison officer with the Minneapolis P.D., it’s Afton Tangler’s job to deal with the emotional aftermath of terrible crimes—but she’s never faced a case quite as brutal as this. Each development is more heartbreaking than the last and the only lead is a collection of seemingly unrelated clues.

But, most disturbing of all, Afton begins to suspect that this case is not isolated.  Whoever did this has taken babies before—and if Afton doesn’t solve this crime soon, more children are sure to go missing . . .

My thoughts:

Little Girl Gone is a keep-you-on-the-edge-of-your-seat thriller.  I found it hard to put this one down.  Chapter after chapter you delve deeper into the unnerving world of these murderous kidnappers;  you get totally sucked in!  If you are a fan of mystery/thrillers, Little Girl Gone won't disappoint:)

Disclosure: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.

Get Your Summer Glow On with NeoCell!

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I have been using these NeoCell products for the last few weeks and have been pretty impressed with the results. 

The Biotin Bursts are my favorite since they are a tart fruity chew, they are a little more pleasant to take:) 

The Glow Matrix pills are great too, but large and a single serving is three, which is a lot to swallow.

The Derma Matrix is a powder you mix with water and doesn't taste terrible, but it's just not as good as the candy-like Biotin Bursts:)

 The added boost of biotin, collagen and vitamins and minerals has left my skin glowing, my nails strong and my hair shiny.     

All in all, I'm pretty happy with this NeoCell experience!

Get your glow on with NeoCell!

Disclosure: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.

Book Review: Wings of Fire Legends: Darkstalker by Tui T. Sutherland

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We recently had the chance to review Wings of Fire Legends: Darkstalker by Tui T. Sutherland:

About the book:

Before the battle of the SandWing queens; before the prophecy and the dragonets sent to save Pyrrhia from endless war; a long, long time ago ... evil was born.

In alternating chapters, this Wings of Fire special edition takes readers back to the very beginning, when powerful, mythical dragons Clearsight, Fathom, and Darkstalker—the most dangerous dragon of all—were just dragonets. When the future was bright and uncertain, when no one had been betrayed or had their heart broken.

This is the origin story that changes everything.

Our thoughts:

The kiddos really enjoyed this book!  Having never read any of the Wings of Fire books before, we weren't sure if we could just jump right in to the series, but you definitely can.  This book gives lots of info on the beginning of the series and could be considered aa prequel of sorts.  Wings of Fire Legends: Darkstalker would make a great summer read for kiddos reading at a 3rd grade reading level and up.  It is a bit of a long read (400 pages) but we read it during read aloud time and the adventure is so fast paced, the kids didn't get bored.  In fact, it was one of those "just one more chapter, pleeeeeease?" books:)

Find out more about the Wings of Fire series!

Disclosure: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.

Get Crafty This Summer with a Subscription to RLB Art Box Studio!

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We love getting crafty, so we were super excited to get to try out an RLB Art Box Studio kit:

RLB Art Box Studio is a monthly art project subscription that is delivered right to your door. Inside each package you will find all the contents to make and create your own work of art. Each month, subscribers will receive a different art project, which includes all necessary supplies and easy to follow written, visual, and video directions to cater to all learning needs.

No prior art experience is necessary and these cool boxes are created and curated for ages 12+, though our crafty 10-year-old did a pretty good job with it.

Our box included everything she needed to create a gorgeous blooming lily pad:

There were also step-by-step visual instructions, though my daughter said she would've liked written as well as visual.  The website does feature a video how-to for each craft which is super handy.

She really had a lot of fun working on this craft and there were plenty of supplies to work with on future projects.  If you have a crafty kiddo or you ARE an artsy type, check out RLB Art Box Studio!  A subscription would make a great gift and a fun thing to do this summer! 

Click to shop RLB Art Box Studio!

Disclosure: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.

Book Review: Since She Went Away by David Bell

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I recently had the chance to review Since She Went Away by David Bell:

About the book:

Three months earlier, Jenna Barton was supposed to meet her lifelong best friend Celia. But when Jenna arrived late, she found that Celia had disappeared—and hasn’t been seen again. Jenna has blamed herself for her friend’s disappearance every single day since then.

The only piece of evidence is a lone diamond earring found where Celia and Jenna were planning to meet, leading the national media to dub Celia “The Diamond Mom.” And even though Jenna has obsessively surfed message boards devoted to missing persons cases, she is no closer to finding any answers—or easing her guilt.

But when her son’s new girlfriend—who suddenly arrived in town without a past—disappears, a stricken Jenna begins to unwind the tangled truth behind Celia’s tragedy. And as long-buried secrets finally come to light, she discovers how completely lives can be shattered by a few simple lies.

My thoughts:

Get ready for a thrilling page turner with Since She Went Away! With so many twists and turns, it's hard to put this one down and in the end, you'll still be shocked with how it plays out.  Since She Went Away is a fantastic summer read and if you are a fan of mystery/thrillers, you'll likely enjoy it!

Disclosure: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.

Chewy.com June Pick: Nulo FreeStyle Cod & Lentils Recipe Grain-Free Adult Trim Dry Dog Food

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Chewy.com is your one-stop shop for all things cat and dog!  One of the fantastic products you can find at Chewy.com is from Nulo:

Nulo Freestyle Cod & Lentils Recipe Grain-Free Adult Trim Dry Dog Food

Staying fit and trim can be more challenging for some dogs. That’s why Nulo made the Nulo FreeStyle Adult Trim formula. This grain-free recipe of cod & lentils provides the protein and amino acids dogs need, but includes more fiber and less fat calories than the other recipes. And the addition of L-Carnitine supports the metabolism of fats. Great for all breeds and sizes that could use a little help becoming the dog they want to be.

Jessie has really been enjoying her Nulo FreeStyle dog food!  The main ingredient is cod, not filler and grains, which means a leaner, healthier pup with lots of energy!  I love finding great food that she loves and I know is good for her:)  

You can find Nulo FreeStyle Cod & Lentils Recipe Grain-Free Adult Trim Dry Dog Food at Chewy.com for $16.99 for a 4.5 lb bag.

Disclosure: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.