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Thursday, December 11, 2014

Cheap Italian Greyhound Property Laws Fridge Magnet

Italian Greyhound Property Laws Fridge Magnet
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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2 Iggies in the family and you have to be fast to follow their rules.

Everyone loved the humor of this great magnet!!

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I really like the fact that they branched out to include IG's (Italian Greyhounds) to encompass this product as well as the other more popular breeds, of course I am a biased IG owner reviewer ;)

However, the magnet itself is sturdy, has a strong magnetic backing and a semi-shiny sheen to it and looks like it will take a fall or two from the fridge to the floor. However, my only real concern regarding the magnet is the lettering size. The font size is very small so you have to pick it up in your hand to read it, and probably isn't the best font size for those who are far-sighted etc.

Other than that, the "rules" it lists are very humorous and cute and any dog-lover will agree that they follow a puppy's mindset exactly!

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Tuesday, December 2, 2014

Review of Constellation Creations by University Games

Constellation Creations by University Games
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
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The world is a sphere and most rooms are cubes. The world also spins and constellations come and go with the seasons. But that's not the entire problem. The problem is that while the concept is good to have a template to place the stickers in thus making each constellation "correct" there is no good way to lay the templates out in the proper places. And the scale isn't even close. There are arrows, and there are compass directions on the sheets, but you have to use them only as a *very rough* guide. Very rough.

If you're looking for more of an idea where they should be in the sky, this is not the product for you borrow a planetarium projector and get some glow in the dark markers to draw in the stars on. But if you don't know anyone with a spare planetarium projector, and you want something just one step up from randomly putting glow in the dark stickers on a ceiling, this is really good. As a nice touch, they did include extra stickers. This is good, because we could randomly fill in "sky" with random stars.

The stars glow well in a dark room as long as the lights are bright when they're on to "charge up" the stars. If there's ambient light (LED night light is way too bright) then the light pollution will drown out the stars. Just like real life!

Ultimately, despite my frustration putting it up with masking tape and moving them all around the ceiling trying to get the positions for 30 minutes before giving up and just applying the stickers, all that mattered is that my my 5 year old likes it. Also worth noting is that we have a smooth painted plaster ceiling. I would not advise trying these stickers on a "popcorn" textured ceiling as it just wouldn't work.

A quote from my 5 year old: "Wow! space looks pretty good dad!"

That's good enough for me!

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I bought this product so that I could paint the constellations on my son's ceiling since he has an outer space theme. It served its purpose.

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We have used these in our units on Astronomy for a few years, and really enjoy how the blank star templates allow many students to make the constellation of their choice. There are only 10 variations, just like the package states, so if you are looking for a larger variety, you will not find it here. I find the variety is perfect for my class of Kindergarteners through sixth graders.

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this is so fun. I put them up in our guest room. it's like camping out with all the starsbut warmer. great fun !!!!!!!!!!!!

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Sunday, November 30, 2014

Discount LeapFrog Leapster Learning Game Star Wars Jedi Reading

LeapFrog Leapster Learning Game Star Wars Jedi Reading
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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My son is 6 years old, first grade and has a slight learning disability so we work extra hard on his sight words and sounding out letters, he doesn't have a whole lot of patience for it. However he loves star wars and he loves nintendo ds. On a whim I decided to buy the leapster and this game for it hoping that he wouldn't call it a "learning game" and immediately dismiss it. Wowee did I luck out he loves this game, can't play it enough.

The first day he had the game he was frustrated because he didn't know all the words and was running to me asking for help often. I encouraged him to try sounding out the letters and see how he could do. The second day I heard him sounding things out and trying to figure it out on his own. By day three he had mastered the game and was a general oh was he exited and mommy even more so he is consistently reading three and four letter words from the game.

Thank you so much leapster well worth the money spent.

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I purchased this for my 5 year old grandson, who is in Kindergarten and just learning to read. He is also an avid Star Wars fan, so I thought this would be a fun way to help him with his basic reading skills. Well, this was the perfect choice because from the moment he opened it, he spentp practically every minute during the remainder of my visit using his Leapster with this game device. I spent some time doing it with him and was happy to see that it did, indeed, help him with his basic reading. All the while, making it FUN! Then his 8 year old sister wanted to play with it, too, so my worries that he would outgrow it too soon were quickly dispelled.

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This game does not work for the Leapster Explorer". PLEASE READ: This game does not work for the Leapster Explorer. Even thought the image says works with all Leapster systems, it does not work for the Leapster Explorer.

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This game is worth it's weight in gold! I got this game for my 5 year old son, and he LOVES it! He enjoys it, because it allows him to feel like he's playing a traditional video game like his Dad's. I love it because he is learning the whole time!

He has come leaps and bounds in the last several weeks that he's been playing it. He has learned nearly all letter sounds, and has begun sounding out words on his own!! I am generally not a fan of video games, but this one is fun and educational!

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This is a great game for a 7 year old boy he loves it!

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Wednesday, November 19, 2014

VTech InnoTab 2 Folio Case Review

VTech InnoTab 2 Folio Case
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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We bought a carrying case when we got the innotab and it was completely worthless. It only protected the tablet when it was not in use and properly stored. Good luck remembering to do that everytime a 3 year old decides they want to move onto something else.

This case is perfect. The innotab is permantently stored. It is very functional little ones. Works like our IPAD cases.

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I bought this when i couldn't find in stores! great product! great price! well worth what i paid for it!

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Perfect for my rowdy 2 year old! Bonus my phone has a folio case so he feels like a big boy always copying mommy and daddy!

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This definitely has helped with the shock absorption when it hits the floor. I like this because my 2 year old son doesn't have to take it in and out of the carrying case; just open the cover and play. Wish it had a storage for games, but I like to keep them put up any way so probably better in the end that it doesnt'.

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The kids love these. They provide a durable cover for road trips. The fit is perfect while allowing the cord to be plugged right in without issue. Also keeps the screen covered while not in use.

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Sunday, November 9, 2014

Reviews of Write-Abouts Story Starters; Grades 1-3; no. MC-W2021

Write-Abouts Story Starters; Grades 1-3; no. MC-W2021
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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These little writing aides are just plain awesome and perfect for my 9yr son. He is smart as a whip but when it comes to creative writing he goes totally blank. It's easy to use:

There are three sections that flip back and forth on a spiral and he just has to flip through each one and follow the idea hand lands on. Example, you have a sandwich that is rotten and can talk. Definitely good for children to improve their creative writing.

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I needed something to help my Kindergartener with her daily journals. This is great in fostering their creativity and getting them excited to write. Highly recommend!

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My autistic six year old has been practicing her storytelling with this. The ideas are fun for kids. Recommend it.

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I bought a few of these for my 2nd grader who is struggling a bit with reading and writing. His main issue with writing is coming up with ideas to write about and this solves that problem. Now on evening and weekends he prefers to write a story than to play with toys. He loves flipping through and selecting the character, setting and plot. He writes 1-2 stories a week using these to help him come up with the story. His teacher has even noticed an improvement with his reading and writing skills in just over a month. They are sturdy too, like board books and still look brand new after 2 months.

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I teach third grade and I use the Story Starters every week in my classroom. My kids get a character, setting and plot every Monday and then they have the week to come up with their stories. On Friday, they share them with their classmates, and then I collect them all to read over and grade them. I created a simple rubric that I use and it gives me an easy writing grade. The kids love them and it is an easy way for me to constantly monitor their writing skills! The other teachers on my team loved my Story Starter so much that I bought them each one of their own so they would stop stealing mine! They use theirs all the time as well.

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Monday, November 3, 2014

Buy Badash Blue and Silver 3" Globe on 2" Base

Badash Blue and Silver 3' Globe on 2' Base
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
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I love it, it's so classy and though not very big it is perfect for my office desk. It is in two pieces and though it is made of glass the packing is really good so no fear of breakage.

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Thursday, October 30, 2014

Cheap Small World Creative Bouncing Balls

Small World Creative Bouncing Balls
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
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I chose 4 stars instead of 5 because the balls just didn't last very long. My grand daughter really wanted this for Christmas so of course, I obliged her. She told me she had a really good time making them and playing with them for awhile but then they began to fall apart. The price was really reasonable so I might buy them again just for the fun of it. Hopefully, they will be designed to last longer, eventually.

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was looking for a different gift for 8 yr old daughter and this was a hit for her. she loves to play with these "gum ball machine balls" anyway, so now she has made some of her own.

Saturday, October 25, 2014

Solderless Breadboard & Analog ICs Design Kit #1 Review

Solderless Breadboard & Analog ICs Design Kit #1
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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this is a great product to get started if you know little to nothing about electronics. My only suggestion is to order extra LEDs as until you figure out how to not put to much power thru them you'll be burning them up quick and they're pretty cheap so no biggie. I also ended up buying a set of ten wired alligator clips which are also pretty cheap and come in handy on projects. In a short time of watching videos on youtube i have gotten thru a few projects and burn out a lot less LEDs now also i have definitely learned what all the things inside electronics are called, and how they work. That was one of my goals and reasons for buying this kit.

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For a beginner like myself this kit is an excellent one. It has a great diversity of components and IC's. I found myself using parts I had no idea how to use or even existed into simple projects. Excellent for learning the basics. I do wish it came with more things diversity wise but that is just because it came with so much already and I was ready for more. I would reccomend this kit.

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Sunday, October 12, 2014

Review of Speed Place Value

Speed Place Value
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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Love that the games covers several place values. Color coded numbers make it easier to learn place value. Game box was damaged in shipment is my only complaint.

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Awesome game. My students love it. I got it quickly. It is very durable and has become a favorite with my students.

Friday, September 26, 2014

NEW Magnet Zoo Animal Playset (Toys) Review

NEW Magnet Zoo Animal Playset
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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This is a great toy for a refrigerator to keep a busy toddler happy. However, the product does have an accent when giving the animal names, which pronounces the names slightly different. It is still a wonderful toy, but we wanted to give a heads-up to anyone in America who may order it.

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I was very impressed with the timeliness of receiving this product. It works great and is easy to use. I had searched and searched for this in the stores and every store was out. Thanks for having this in stock and getting it to me before Christmas.

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Wednesday, September 10, 2014

Rubber Loom Rainbow Bands, 600 Pieces with 24 "S" Clips, Rubber Review

Rubber Loom Rainbow Bands, 600 Pieces with 24 'S' Clips, Rubber Loom Bands Refill Kit, Assorted Colors, Latex Free Friendship Bracelets Rubber Bands, Make Custom Rubber Bracelets, Create Friendship Bands, Freindship Bracelets, Exchange Bracelets with Friends
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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These are the same color bands that came in the rainbow loom kit so we now have tons more bracelets to make.

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I bought these to use in my After School Program. We made the bracelets on our fingers; 6 year-olds can do this easily, yet 14 year-olds wanted to make them, too. There were very few that broke, colors are very nice. Very popular, fun craft.

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Sunday, September 7, 2014

Fisher-Price: Fun-2-Learn - CalcuBot Calculator Reviews

Fisher-Price: Fun-2-Learn - CalcuBot Calculator
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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Manufacturer and amazon recommend this for up to age 7. My opinion is that this is a cute game for a younger crowd, 2-5. My step-son is 6 years old and in kindergarten. He knows most of the answers to the games so it's not very challenging and he doesn't seem to be learning anything from it. The Apple Picking game is fun but not enough to entertain him for long. I'm thinking this game will be abandoned quickly but adored by his younger sister.

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Our little boy is 2. He loves numbers and letters. He received this for Christmas and it holds his attention for 30 minutes or more, which is extremely unusual. It's also great for the car. He really loves the "apple picking" game and picked it up quickly. I was surprised that it actually has real calculator capabilities, too. It adds and subtracts, even using large or negative numbers. This is a winner for us!

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Monday, September 1, 2014

Best LeapFrog: See & Learn Driver Deals

LeapFrog: See & Learn Driver
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My daughter got this last Christmas she was 18 months. She still loves it and sings along with her ABC's. Now our son, 10 months, adores it. It's a lifesaver in the car when I'm trying to drive I can hear them babbling along with it, singing, changing gears, sounds, and honking their own horn. It distracts them wonderfully during rush hour a time when most babies and toddlers are cranky, and so are we. This way we get to make the commute home a little nicer and educational.

Surprisingly, it's one of the few toys they willingly share. I don't understand why, but I'm not going to question why. I'm just going to be grateful for the peace it gives me during my commute, and the joy it gives my kids.

It's also easily cleaned. (a very big plus). It has volume control and an off switch also very important. There are several different settings, so you don't find yourself listening to the same thing over and over and over again. There's songs, counting, alphabet, as well as driving and environmental sounds, and visual stimulation for them also on the screen. It's also very durable, since I keep it in the car (I won't take it out, since I'm afraid I might forget it at home.) Both my kids have dropped it a number of times and so have I. And it still works as great as it did the day we got it.

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I really love this toy! It keep my kids happy forever! They have fun driving and learing all the neat things it has to offer. They don't get board with it. It is a great car toy as well. It keeps them busy and keeps me happy!

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My daughter received this toy for her first birthday and plays with it everyday. She is now almost 21 months old and she will turn the different switches and the steering wheel, sing along with the songs and says "Bye-Bye" when she turns it off. She will even turn it on and off just to say bye-bye and even pushes it around the house as if she is truly driving. She absolutely loves it!

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This toy keeps my 16 month old son busy for a long time. He loves it because it has music and car sounds. My sister-in-law got it for his 1 year birthday and in 4 months it still hasn't lost its' appeal. It has a lot of learning too which makes me happy!

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We bought this toy for our sons 1st birthday. He loved it. He would sit for 20-30 minutes just playing with it. At the same time we were working with our 2 daughters on learning the alphabet and the sounds of each letter. Well one day while ds was playing with the toy both our daughters sat down on either side of him and started saying the alphabet and learning the sounds. I never expected this toy to entertain a 1 yr old, 3 yr old, and 5 yr old all at the same time. It has truly been a blessing and made teaching the alphabet so much easier and fun.

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Saturday, August 30, 2014

Anatomical Human Super Skeleton w/ Stand & Cover Reviews

Anatomical Human Super Skeleton w/ Stand & Cover
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
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editing this review...

The skeleton isn't as bad as I initially thought. It is pretty well detailed in regards to the bones. Especially in he skull.

They tried to get it as close to the real thing as possible. Though, it is very difficult to do.

The quality of the product is also very good.

I don't even wanna see how the cheaper skeletons compare. It's great for study since the skeleton is labelled so you know exactly what you're looking at. especially in the skull.

Worth the money imo.

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