Fun Find: Parking Pal

I don't know about you, but I love a goooood deal! One of the best deals around is keeping up with Mama Bargains website. I love a good deal and hate to miss out on them. Mama Bargains has several bargains a day; however when it's gone it's gone and they move on to the next bargain. Following them on facebook keeps me up to date on when a new bargain is offered. I got a good deal this morning and I wanted to share!

With the new baby on the way, I am often trying to think through the logistics of having 2 boys out and about. Parking Pal seems like a step in the right direction in getting them both out of the car safely.

What is the Parking Pal?
It is a fun colorful magnet used by parents, grandparents, or any other caregivers to help teach children responsibility in parking lots and around vehicles. It is a visual for kids to know where to stand while their parent is loading/unloading another child, digging for keys, etc.

I love the safety involved, the bright colors available and know The Buddy will love it too. I plan to stock up for gifts.  If Mama Bargains is out of stock...head straight to Parking Pal to stock up. What a fun find! Would you use it?



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Summer Fun

This fizzling fun kept The Buddy busy for the longest time! ( a feat of it's own) As a momma, I'm always looking for a creative and fun way to keep the buddy busy. It is a plus that this ended up being  a great science lesson too~

My go to these days (as I'm sure for you too) is pinterest. I found this fun pin that included baking soda, vinegar and food coloring( I only had gel, but it worked find)...super easy!

I chose a small container to fill with baking soda, taught The Buddy how to use a dropper (given to me for free from the pharmacy!) and filled 3 small bowls with vinegar and food coloring.

He went to town dropping the colors into the baking soda and watching it fizz.

He tried so hard to color all of the white parts. If I had given him a bigger canvas, he might has continued for a full 30 minutes! We will definitely be doing this one again! Let me know if you try it out :o)



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You won't want to lego these ideas! hehe

I remember loving lego's just as much as The Buddy does. I figure we aren't the only house stepping on legos in the middle of the night (ouch!) :o) Check out these fun finds for your buddy's obsession.

DIY Gummi Legos and Ice Tray

Lego Storage (I haven't confirmed whether they ship to the US, but still wanted you to see it)

DIY lego necklace

DIY Lego belt

Rolling cookie cutter

Playroom coaster

And to wrap it all up, no better way than with these EASY gift bags:

You just need a gift bag,  paper in coordinating colors, and 1 1/2" circle punch

Idea: Homemaking Fun

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Mad for MADPAX

Is your buddy a step ahead of the norm? If he is the guy that knows his own style and can handle the "packarazzi" that will come with this kinds of back pack, then MAD PAX is for you!

                                                
 I love these bags because it breaks the assembly line of boring back packs for boys out there. Anyone else tired of character bags or sports themed bags for boys...hand raised here! Toddler size coming soon!

Shop Here: http://www.madpax.com/

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Jumpin' for the Gyro!

Brilliant, I must say! This product is one of those, "Yeah, that's what I need!". It is a snack bowl that will not spill! It is equiped with 360 technology that keeps the bowl upright no matter how you twist it and turn it.

I literally could have used this product today. The Buddy is all about doing things himself right now and in the process of putting his snack on the counter, he dumped them everywhere. Our dog quickly came to his rescue; which just further enraged The Buddy. The Gyro Bowl could avoid this whole scene! The Gyro Bowl can be found here: https://www.buygyrobowl.com/flare/next?rtag=gyrobowl&

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My tot clock

I feel blessed to have a son that sleeps late on weekends and totally rocks his naps, but I have friends that struggle with these traits. The worst part of toddlers not sleeping well is the fact that they can't tell time. If only they knew it was 5AM, right!?Well, Pamela Gonzalez created this product out of her own sleep deprivation. Her oldest at 2 years old was moved to a big boy bed and suddently had trouble sleeping.

She has thought of everything with this product! My Tot Clock is an all-in-one sleep aid, alarm clock, nightlight, and timer for children ages 2+. It teaches little ones when to sleep (blue light) and when it's okay to get out of bed (yellow light). It also plays bedtime stories, lullabies, fun wake music, and even white noise (like ocean sounds)! As an added bonus, My Tot Clock has a light blue light for nap time, a red light for timeout, and a green light for any positive timed activity. Perfect for those young enough to start learning a daily routine, but not old enough to be able to tell time. Also great for their sleepy parents! The best part is it is guaranteed better sleep or your money back!

A good friend of mine was actually a part of this product study and is even quoted on the front of the website. She is so pleased with this product and what it did for her to boys. I know you will feel the same! Go check it out here: My Tot Clock

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Party Inspiration

My favorite past time is shopping. Whether it is online or in the store, I can find something to buy most anywhwere I am. My favorite hobby is party planning, so the two often come together.

 I came across some cool finds that would be great for a rockstar party that any little dude would love. Hope this provides a bit of inspiration for you!

You design it or ask for it and they create it! These are personalized temporary tattoos! I am not particularly a fan of these everyday on The Buddy, but as a party favor it totally works! Plus you can get 6 for $10 which is a fabulous price for a party favor nobody else on the block will have!

Source: ETSY Buttonhead

Need an activity for your rock star party that you now MUST host because you have cool favors? How about an air guitar contest with inflatable guitars!? These are only 1.99 each.

Source: Party Cheap

I guess we should back up. A party isn't a soiree until you have THE perfect invitation. There is nothing like making  your guest feel like a VIP! These personalized backstage pass invites are great. Purchase lanyards with clear pockets from any old office supply store and your guests are ready to go!

Source: Ebay

This party isn't complete without some goodies. These cookie cutters can be found at The Celebration Shoppe.

Someone please plan this party! I would love to feature it. :o)

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Fisher kids

Fisher Kids is a responsibility system that teaches your little dude household responsibility, personal accountability as well as financial responsibility. If you are like me, you think often of the kind of man you want your son to become and how to get him there. This system is a perfect way to implement those qualities in your son in a kid friendly appropriate way.

The idea is simple and patterned after the scripture that reads: "If I fish for you, you eat for a day. If I teach you to fish, you eat for a lifetime." The fisher kids responsibility station has been developed to provide an engaging, stylish, organized, and streamlined aid for parents as we all struggle tirelessly to raise independent, responsible children.

The support doesn't stop there! You also receive supportive newsletters to offer tops, tools, and relevent articles. My favorite feature is the Give it, Save it, Spend it section. I truly wish that was a skill that was given to me during childhood. It is a priority to teach this to The Buddy and this is a great way to do it!

Complete Kit $48.00:  Includes everything you need to get started! This is a responsibility station for one child...the ideal product to offer full ownership and accountability to your child as you teach household responsibility, accountability, and financial responsibility. Includes one 16" X 16" magnetic pegboard, hanging hardware, pegboard hooks, dry-erase weekly responsibility magnet, paycheck notepad, chore chooser, chore sticks, 3 money bags, and parent's guide.

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Give the Gift of Words

I am in love with all children's books right now and am always looking for great books for The Buddy.  Here are a few of my favorites right now.

First is The Tickle Monster Kit by Suzanne Kaufman. The kit comes with a hardback book, a pair of tickle mits and a cool box to carry it all. The tickle mits are complete with finger holes so you can easily turn the pages. Beware of lots of giggles! The Buddy will love this story and wearing the mits himself. This is at the top of our book list this Christmas!

$34.99

The Newest Kit from Suzanne Kaufman is I love Monkey Discovery Kit. A Mom's Choice Award recepient; the I love Monkey kit is also on our list this year.

$23.07

As mentioned in THIS post, The Elf on the Shelf is now a tradition in most homes. I am eager to begin this tradition when The Budy is old enough to get it. If you haven't seen it, check out the website here.

Lastly, The Buddy LOVES his Sounds of the Wild book by Maurice Pledger. It is a unique pop up that has survived his many uses. Our favorite part is the realistic sounds on every page. We plan to get several more this Holiday season. I am also adding this to my gift list for The Buddy's friends.

$11.23

I would love to know what books you are buying for your Buddy. I literally buy books every weekend for my classroom and The Buddy. I am always up for a new good book!

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On your mark...Get set...Start taping!

I am often poking around on the internet and find some fun things! Decorative tape is really "in" right now and this tape is perfect for The Buddy. The Autobahn Tape kit lets you create roads wherever you would like! How fun is that!!

The possibilities are endless and although pricey, it looks like a lot of fun! Is this a product that your son would enjoy??

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Mudpuppy

Stationary sounds like such a girly kind of thing, but there is nothing girly about good manners! I am a firm believer in the hand written thank you and hope to instill the same habit in The Buddy. Any little dude would enjoy sending a hand written note on Mudpuppy Stationary!

This stationary boasts high quality paper and kid friendly design. Makes a great kid gift too!

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SafeTvision

If the "big boy" in your house is anything like my hubby, then he has a loving relationship with his flatscreen. (He actually talked me into camping out allllll night on Black Friday for the dang thing!) Any time The Buddy gets too close to his prize possession he is quick to move him.

After stumbling across this invention I had that , "why didn't I think of that" feeling! Check it out and I bet you do too.

safeTVision is a 100% TV Screen Protector that shields your LCD TV or Plasma TV from flying objects, dust and finger prints. To answer your hubby...the TV screen cover does not distort the HD picture at all!!

The screen cover design is invisible and lightweight. Easy to install with no tools or straps needed. It is as simple to remove as it is to install.

Maybe THIS will be on my black Friday list this year :o) $49-$129

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For Your Petite Picasso

I love personalized stuff and this retro style drawing pad is something I am really "drawn" to right now! If your petite picasso needs some work on his name, this product offers a perfect place to practice. Now he can sign his artwork for grandma! How fun is that!?

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