Toy Reviews

Click Your Heels Together with Wizard of Oz BendyFigs

Click Your Heels Together with Wizard of Oz BendyFigs

If you like to collect figures or need gift ideas for those who enjoy toys or pop culture items, these BendyFigs from The Noble Collection are ready to display. Your favorite hero and villain come to life with these figures that have great detail.

Cowardly Lion

This Wizard of Oz collection features Dorothy, The Tin Man, Scarecrow and the Cowardly Lion. Every Bendyfig character comes with an accessory. Yes, Dorothy has her basket and Toto! Cowardly Lion has his courage medal, Tin Man has his heart clock and Scarecrow has his diploma. They stand about 7″ tall on their yellow brick wall stand.

Bendyfigs

The detail is incredible. If you know someone who would love these as Holiday gifts for collectors or toy fans, you can find other collections such as – DC, Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, Space Jam and Star Trek. You can find even more child favorites with BendyFigs minis. See all available figures the Noble Collection website and on Amazon.

Giveaways, Movies Reviews, Open Giveaways

Tyson’s Run Movie Review and Giveaway

Tyson's Run

I had the pleasure of viewing an early screening of Tyson’s Run. This movie follows Tyson, an Autistic boy, who starts public school for the first time and aside from challenges he faces with his disability in a new school, he also meets new friends and finds a new passion. It is a heart-warming story of overcoming odds, changing perceptions, and a love of winning.

Tyson's Run movie

Tyson pits no limits on himself, therefor no one should put limits on him. April is Autism Acceptance Month and Tyson’s Run releases March 11, in plenty of time time to celebrate this awareness. So, get ready to buy your tickets TODAY to see TYSON’S RUN in theaters!

Tyson's Run giveaway

Want to win? To help spread the word about this new feel-good family movie, we are giving away a $20 Amazon gift card. Make sure to see the link above to watch the trailer or visit Tyson’s Run for trailer + tickets. Enter the giveaway below. Open to US and ends on March 20, 2022 courtesy of Collide Distribution.

To enter, CLICK HERE for the Giveaway form. Good luck!

Many thanks to Collide Distribution for providing a sample of the product for this review. Opinions are 100% my own.

Gift Guides, Home, Tips and Tricks

4 Budget-Friendly Anniversary Gift Ideas

4 Budget-Friendly Anniversary Gift Ideas

It can be challenging to find the perfect holiday gift for your partner. However, finding the right present for anniversaries can be even more difficult. Maybe you’re a new couple, and you celebrate your monthaversaries, or perhaps you and your partner have been married for years. Regardless, finding the right gift is important because it represents your appreciation and love for your romantic relationship and partner. 

If you feel like you’re struggling to come up with perfect Anniversary gift ideas for your loved one or are two busing planning a fun day that you haven’t had time to even think about it, here are some fantastic suggestions for you. 

1 A Framed Photograph

A simple and romantic anniversary gift for who you love is a framed photograph of the two of you. Consider framing a picture of significant milestones in your lives like your wedding or first photo together. A special photo of the two of you is a great way to remember and honor the special moments you’ve experienced together. 

If you want to make this anniversary gift even more spectacular, consider upgrading to a cheap canvas for a modern display of your photograph. Printing photos onto a canvas is a great way to boost the quality of your photos.

You can also include a handwritten letter to go with your gift. Handwritten letters are a great way to express your feelings to your partner and will be special to read again years later. You can tape your note to the back of the canvas or write it on a notecard to place beside the photo. 

2. A Personalized Playlist

Whether you want to go the old school route with a mixed tape or CD or simply create a playlist off of your favorite music downloading app, your special someone will love the thoughtfulness and creativity that you’ve put into curating an anniversary playlist for them. 

You’ll want to include songs that are special to the two of you and others that make you think of your partner. You might even include a few to jog up specific memories or milestones that you have had together. Be sure to title your playlist something sweet as the cherry on top of this go-to anniversary gift. 

food gift

3. A Signature Cake

Nothing says “happy anniversary” like a signature cake. If your partner has a sweet tooth, you can create a custom cake with your lover’s favorite flavors and toppings. Include a funny or sweet message to go on top. Many local bakeries offer tons of lovely options for high-quality cakes. Just make sure to order ahead of time! 

The cakes you get at the grocery store are limited in their design capabilities, so it might be best to work with a baker who can customize your cake exactly how you want it. Find some romantic candles to fill the room up with some romantic lighting and ambiance or to top your cake.

4. A Handmade Scrapbook 

Your anniversary is about celebrating your relationship and the time and experiences you’ve gone through together. A scrapbook is a special way to honor those memories.  Create a colorful photobook or digital picture frame of some of your best moments together throughout your relationship. 

You might even title the scrapbook with the dates that the pictures run through. Get creative with the scrapbook paper and cutouts you use to decorate your book. Personalize it to your partner’s tastes so they’ll enjoy your decorations as well as the thought and effort you put into making their anniversary scrapbook. 

Gifts From The Heart  

The best budget-friendly anniversary gifts are those that come from the heart. Whether you use music, artwork, photographs, or food to convey your message, your partner will love whatever you come up with that reminds them of your love and care. Consider the above four suggestions as you create your budget-friendly anniversary gift this year.  

Parenting

How to Help Your Children Avoid Pedestrian Accidents

You may never be able to prevent every accident from happening, but there are steps you can take to potentially reduce the risk and make you and your children safer when out in public. The next time you venture out for a walk with your family, keep the following tips in mind to help your children avoid pedestrian accidents. 

Use Sidewalks

The average New Jersey pedestrian accident lawyer assists with a wide range of pedestrian accident claims, but many would likely say that very few happen on sidewalks. Most vehicles will steer clear of sidewalks, which means they may be the safest place for you and your children to be when navigating your town or city’s streets. 

If there are no sidewalks for you to use, one of the most crucial pedestrian safety tips you can teach your children is to walk on the left side of the road. Rather than having traffic approaching from behind, they can see it coming toward them. 

Limit Your Distractions

It can be easy to be preoccupied when you’re walking along a busy street. You might be distracted by store displays, your phone, and the people around you. However, it can be crucial to make your children your primary focus. By staying alert of your surroundings, you can be on the lookout for any hazards that may pose a risk to their health and safety. 

Make Yourself Visible

Driving conditions can change every day, and if you’re walking with your children or on your own, you want to be as visible as possible to vehicle operators. Wear light-colored clothing and even consider the use of reflective materials to make you more visible in low lighting.  If you’re walking your children to school, shop around for backpacks with reflective features to further increase their visibility. 

Teach the Importance of Stopping and Looking

Children don’t always understand when they’re in dangerous situations as they haven’t developed their danger awareness instincts yet. As a result, they may not think twice about chasing a ball onto the road or running across a busy street when they’re running late for school. 

Teach your children about the importance of stopping and looking as soon as you start walking around your local streets with them. Each time you need to stop and cross a street, verbally state what you’re doing and why you’re doing it to help them understand why it’s a rule they must follow. 

Use Crosswalks

In 2017, one in five children under age 15 killed in traffic accidents were pedestrians. While not all of these accidents can be prevented, you may be able to help your children be safer by teaching them about the importance of using crosswalks. 

Even if they have to walk out of their way to access one, these dedicated walking areas may be easier for drivers to see than a child stepping out onto a busy road that isn’t safe for pedestrians. 

Walking may be an effective way to get to your destination, but it can be dangerous for children who don’t know how to keep themselves safe. The next time you venture out for a family walk, keep these practical tips in mind.