Category: Holiday Gift Guide 2017

Gift Guides, Holiday Gift Guide 2017

5 Thanksgiving Dinner Prep Products You Need

Erin Sluka

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Because some of you may be using very outdated kitchen gadgets (I am guilty on some items that are 10+ years old), maybe it is time to update them. Before the Holidays hit are a great time to stock back up on the utensils you will need to cook the big meals fro family and friends.

T–fal Ingenio Garlic Press

If you are prepping stuffing, salads, sauces and even breads then chances are you have garlic on the ingredient list. This one is great if you suffer from arthritis or other hand ailments where pressing and squeezing is uncomfortable. This is because you simply set on the counter, add garlic and use your body weight to press down. No squeezing handles. Then use the red bumper to push the minced garlic out. It is that easy!

5 Thanksgiving Dinner Prep Products You Need

T–fal Ingenio Baster

The turkey baster! How old is yours? I don’t even ant to guess how old some basters sitting in kitchen drawers can be. Update it to this baster that includes a brush attachment and cleaning tool. After dinner clean up won’t be wasted sifting water over ad over through the baster to clean the grease. It is dishwasher safe.

T–fal Ingenio Multi Grater 

Save time when you can grate in both directions. While pulling your food up and down the grader you are grating both ways to save time. You can grate over the food or collect it. Take the grater out and reverse sides for a course or fine grate and a sleeve protects your hands. Saved time while holiday cooking is the best time.

T–fal AirBake Natural Aluminum Cookie Sheet

You will offer baked treats over the Holidays, right? That’s a silly question! Have you updated your cookie sheets lately? Now is a great time and this natural aluminum sheet is large. This is the Air Bake pan and distributes pockets of air that provide even heating of the baking surface, thus decreasing bake times by up to 15% over traditional insulated bakeware.

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T–fal Ingenio Blade Spatula

Now that you have the fresh cake and cookie batter ready to pour, make sure you don’t waste a drop leaving it to be washed in the bowl. This spatula makes scraping sides of the bowl or folding cake/cookie mixtures a breeze. Featuring a special hook on handle that prevents the spatula from sliding into the bowl.

Go ahead and update your gadgets. You will be busy and providing for others and you deserve something new! Best yet, all of these items are on Amazon and are Prime qualifiers so you can be read in as little as 2 days!

Education, Holiday Gift Guide 2017, Kids, Reviews by Anthony

IXL Online Learning Program for Kids

Erin Sluka

I have partnered with IXL for the feature

IXL Online Learning Program for Kids

IXL Online Learning Program for Kids

Every night since Anthony was an infant I grab a book, sit on a chair and we read. By the age of 2 I was pointing to letters and teaching him a focus letter a day. By 4 he was reading 2-3 letter words. He is 9 and an advanced reader. It sounds cliche to say a child who is read to is at an advantage, but it is true and we are proof. Never was I too tired or didn’t have time. Unless I am apart from him we read. Traveling? We looked up books online.

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However, the past few weeks our reading routine began to change. We started our membership at IXL. IXL is an online education site with different skill packages to choose from by grade from K-12. We are in Fourth grade and have the Core Subjects Package which gives up Language Arts, Math, Science and Social Studies. Anthony is addicted to the Social Studies section. A history lover at heart like his Mama!

He now wants to log on and choose a new learning topic to do together before we read. So at age 9 we learn AND read before bed and he is really into it. He loves that one on one time with me and I am not pulling him from playtime or relax time to learn. It is a time of day that works for both of us and it becomes fun.

Here we are doing a lesson. This one is

  • IXL Learning Features
  • K-12th Grade Learinng
  • Focus on 1 subject or all core subjects
  • Spanish lessons are another option
  • Unlock achievements
  • Parent progress reports and certificate alerts
  • Personalized skill recommendations
  • Mobile Ap option for on-the-go learning

Setting Up Online Learning for Your Child

As you can see, there are so many advantages of online learning for your child. Whether you’re homeschooling, or you’re supporting their learning outside of their in-person curriculum, it’s so important to take the time to set up online learning properly. First and foremost, you need to research the most appropriate programs and read reviews on their success rates. Every child will have unique needs, so it’s important to find a learning platform that is going to suit them, and help them to get the most out of the process. You should also ensure you are fully equipped to support their learning at home but finding reliable internet options by address. Having a secure, fast and consistent internet connection at home means that your child can enjoy their learning programs online without being interrupted. All in all, online learning is extremely beneficial for children, so find a well-suited program for their needs and get everything set up at home so that their experience is smooth, positive and enjoyable.

Start your online learning today at IXL.

Back to School 2017, Gift Guides, Holiday Gift Guide 2017

3 Fun Fidget Toys

Erin Sluka

I was compensated with product for feature

3 Fun Fidget Toys

From back to school to holiday shopping, that time frame always seems more and more narrow each year. Have your kids been asking for fidget spinners? Whether for school or the stocking these fidget toys from Play Visions are already a hit in my home and I am sure they will be in yours too. The prices are great too.

  1. Tumble

The Tumbler Wonder (it is fun to say) is a bit tricky. I have yet to master it but my 9 year old does pretty well. This is a game of quickness and balance. I tend to flop mine all over. This is not the ideal fidget toy for the classroom because you need space and to be in motion. However, at home or in the yard with friends you can spend so much time fiddling with this toy. This would make a great stocking stuffer or the right size for mailing gifts to loved ones.

2. Fidget

The Gidget Widget is great for sensory. With this small cube you can click, spin, glide and more on all sides of the cube. Otherwise referred to as a ‘fidget cube’ these are great for concentration and to de stress. I actually prefer these myself over a spinner. Find the Gidget Widget in multiple colors. These make great stocking stuffers and classroom toys if cubes are accepted by the teacher.

Spin

These Spinnerz are a blast for those asking for an actual spinner. The beads within this spinner are an added level of fun allowing the child to create and master stunts while they spin. Alone it is quiet and makes a great classroom option but if your child wants to use it as a stunt spinner it is best at home. This makes another great stocking stuffer.

Gift Guides, Holiday Gift Guide 2017, Kids

Let’s FlipaZoo and Flip Zee With Fun Plush Toys

Erin Sluka

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FlipaZoo 2.0 Flipzee is here. If you are familiar with the original FlipaZoo plush then you will love the newest series of these reversible fun plush toys. There are brand new characters and as you may already know, you get 2 animals in one.

Each Flipzee has 2 soft animal characters that you flip from to hang out with the plush buddy of your choice. Right now my 9 year old talks about wanting a dog. We are in no position to get hime one right now as we are in the middle of moving into our new home so right now any plush or toy that is a dog character is what he wants.

Now this is a dog we can have right now…..

 

FlipaZoo Flipzee has all of the various animal plush and Flip Zee Girls has the doll characters that flip open to a doll or fold up to a wrapped bundle of joy. As a baby she has small brown eyes, as a doll those eyes are her adorable freckles. Watching her grow from baby to girl is so much fun. Perfect for the “I am NOT a BABY anymore!” stage and older. Collect all 6 of them!

Keep these in mind this holiday season-they are a lot of fun! Not only can you find these FlipaZoo plush there are also minis and slippers collections available. See them all at FlipaZoo.com and FlipZeeGirls.com