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Sunday, November 16, 2014

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Horse Diary w/Lock&Key
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My Granddaughter wanted to get locked journals to give as party favors, she chose a special one fro each of her cousins and then one for herself. She is in love with all of the journals we purchased ! Happy Birthday Leilani !

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Saturday, November 1, 2014

Best Interactive Learning Reading Fiction & Nonfiction Grade 3 CD-Rom Deals

Interactive Learning Reading Fiction & Nonfiction Grade 3 CD-Rom
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This is a nice resource for test prep. I really like that each story has a fiction and a nonfiction version. Each short story has a game or some other comprehension activity to go with it. The kids are really enjoying a break from the worksheet passages we had been doing, and like being able to come up to the white board to manipulate the activities.

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Friday, October 31, 2014

Best X8 Drums Gourd Shekere with Jentere Beads, Small Deals

X8 Drums Gourd Shekere with Jentere Beads, Small
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
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Bought several percussion instruments to get a family rhythm band going to get the 2 year old interested in music fundamentals for instance, a four count.

This is a real gourd with a carved "monkey" handle, and seed beads held loosely around the gourd with string. Fabulous sound that could be annoyingly loud if shaken without restraint, but is a pleasant addition to the band when kept within bounds. This is not a toy to be handed over to reckless children, but, with a little adult supervision is a percussion blast.

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This thing is bigger than I had expected. The sound was crisp, I was looking for something more fuzzy. It's loud too. Didn't use it in the recording because it was to bright sounding.

Wednesday, October 29, 2014

Cheap The Learning Journey Letterland Shape Sorter Remote Control School

The Learning Journey Letterland Shape Sorter Remote Control School Bus
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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I liked it a lot for my grandson.! Very cute.! :) However, I am not sure how long it is going to last..! :)

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Super fun toy. Nicer than the typical loud toys! My son loves the music and the slow rocking motion of the bus..

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Although my son is a little younger than this toy's age recommendation, I went ahead and purchased it because it was just too cute to pass up and he loves anything that has wheels. The remote control feature is so easy to use even for a young child. With only the two buttons, he has no trouble making it go! As a parent I love the educational features that it has with the games and teaching him his colors and beginning alphabet already. It's never too early to start learning these days!

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Sunday, October 26, 2014

Cheap For The Birds - IdentiFlyers Raptors #2 HAWKS

For The Birds - IdentiFlyers Raptors #2 HAWKS
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The variety of raptors on the card is amazing and the sounds are fun to listen to. You don't realize all the kind of raptors out there and then to pair them up with their unique sounds is awesome. I like these cards, they work really well.

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We use these in our idetiflyer alarm clock... A different bird sound chirps each hour and we change cards each week or so to keep the ambiance... we have a parrot and parakeet and they always stand to attention when they hear the different birds...

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Wednesday, October 22, 2014

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The Amazing Two Potato Clock
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My 9-year-old son was awed by this clock when I gave it to him for a gift. His plan was to do a science experiment -to see how long the clock would keep time with various objects as the power source. Ignore what the previous reviewer said, too, as he must have had a defective version. My son's clock has been running on the same potatoes for almost 6 weeks now and isn't a minute behind his atomic clock. If you're looking for something not too expensive for a science-minded kid, this is a great idea.

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I used it for a college presentation and it worked great, it doesnt keep real accurate time, I lost maybe a minute over a 24 hour period, but it could have been the potatoes. Also works with lots of other vegetables and fruits.

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I had a friend who had one of these years ago and I thought it was the coolest thing I had ever seen! It is nice to know that such a silly product has lasted through the evolution of electronic toys. Kids are wild about these clocks you will find them interested in science while not even realizing that they are. These spud clocks are safe, fun and kids love them!

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We bought this clock for our 9 year olds science project and she loved it she spent 2 days going around trying every item she could think of to power it. It worked great she got a B+ and had lots of fun thanks.

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We really like this clock, but when we received it, there were no directions. It makes for a great science fair project.

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Monday, October 20, 2014

Best Flash Cards-Time and Money 50/Pkg Deals

Flash Cards-Time and Money 50/Pkg
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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The Time and Money flash cards feature 25 time and 30 money cards, 5 time tip cards, and 1 parent card. The parent card gives you ideas on how to introduce the concept of time and money using both the cards and real-life experience.

These cards teach children how to read both digital and analog clocks including how many minutes are in an hour and the meaning of the short and long hands on a clock. An example of one of the time cards shows a pocket watch showing 10 til 5; the back shows 4:50 on the face of a digital watch.

The money cards feature pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters. Sometimes the front and back of each coin are shown. For example, one card shows the front and back of a quarter. On the other side, it says "Place your coins on the spaces to equal 50 cents". There are two circles where a child can place actual coins in the spaces provided, reinforcing coin recognition. Coin combinations and amounts are also depicted. For example, one card shows 10 nickels. The other sides says 50 cents, 10 nickels.

Geared towards children ages 6 and up, School Zone Time and Money flash cards are a great way to introduce children to these concepts and then apply them to real world situations. Great product!

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Nice set of flash cards for the price. They can bend easily so be careful. Still worth it though! I have quite a few sets and I am happy with them.

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These flashcards were great! We used them over the summer to help my 1st grader learn to tell time and count money.

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This is a great tool, along with a wooden block clock available through Amazon.com. to help a preschooler learn time and money. I purchased another book on money to help my tutee learn about money to put into his Spiderman bank. He was born in March and will go to kindergarten later. He is also an ESL student with parents from Mexico who speak Spanish en la casa. I ask him questions and statements en espanol y el responde en ingles.

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My six-year-old does NOT want to learn time on an analog clock... I have been trying...and trying...and trying all kinds of different ways... I found a mediocre set of time-flash cards where I live (on a US territory far, far away) and posted them on a wall by a clock with labels of the time shown and that has helped for the o'clocks...but the rest are still "tricky" for her...

I broke these babies out after receiving them last week and, at least for a short period, they kept her interested in learning a bit more because of the cute and changing pictures, front and back, on the cards...big and little hands are clearly shown and in different colors... She even showed interest in the money cards >:D ...another nemesis... again, with great ideas/pictures to capture attention...

Nice quality... Kept her interest ~ even if just for a little while... A bargain at twice the price!! :)

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Tuesday, August 5, 2014

Cheap 56 LED Microscope Ring Light with Dimmer

56 LED Microscope Ring Light with Dimmer
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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This is so much less expensive than fiber optic ring lighting and much much better than cold cathode/fluorescent lighting.

Small, no wasted table top space for an illuminator box. Brightness is continuously adjustable from zero to 100%. Ring adapter fit the scope I had, but note that it will not fit the Bausch and Lomb Stereozoom 4 or 5.

Led's are aligned to project to a 'center'. Color temp is cool, and the reflection from a shiny object is interesting as you'll see all the individual LED's shining back at you.

Very much recommended!

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We are using this light for PCB (printed circuit board) repair soldering and de-soldering components (0402, 0603 sizes). The light is more than adequate for our purposes and we are very happy with it. The product we received looks slightly different than the picture shown we received a white all-in-one unit with the dimmer on the light itself, while the picture shows an external unit with a dial for a dimmer. We don't care either way, as it works great, it must just be a stock photo.

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I was concerned about getting enough light for a Stereozoom 6 Photo with 10x eyepieces (max 40x mag). However, I can use this at about half brightness and have enough. I expect it to have sufficient light up to ~80x. I also use it with a digital video capture attachment and there is plenty of light for that as well. Having both a power switch and a dimmer is very handy, as you can adjust your brightness and leave it adjusted for next time. The light output on mine is uniform to the naked eye out to ~2.25" diameter, then quickly bleeds away from there.

As the other reviewer noted, it will not mount directly on a Stereozoom 6, but what I did was purchase a cheap camera rear lens cap (the kind that thread on to to base of a lens when off the camera -Pentax M42) and cut the end off of it. That gave me a plastic ring I could thread onto the microscope to mount the light to.

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The light was shipped promptly and was well packed. It was very easy to fit, and the operation was simple and intuitive. It works well, providing good, even illumination. Good value.

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This product is very nice. The light is very bright so things look fantastic under microscope. The only complaint is that you cannot regulate the intensity of the light. However, the quality is very good and I have ways of regulating the light so there is no big issue.

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Monday, July 14, 2014

Best Replogle Globes Hastings Globe, 12-Inch, Antique English Deals

Replogle Globes Hastings Globe, 12-Inch, Antique English
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I replaced our old, way outdated Replogle globe. The Globe arrived in perfect condtion, and the excellent quality has not changed. I love the "antique" colors, and the relief for mountains. Easy to read and assemble, with only one screw. The base is plain, but shows off the globe. I highly recommend this company's items, and would buy their products again.

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The globe is gorgeous, really gives an old world feel to our study where it now lives. Our initial delivery was damaged but Amazon replaced it without fuss and it was no hassle at all. I was extremely pleased with this. Thanks Amazon, another quality product and excellent customer service:)

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It was just as the picture looks. I got a gold plate engraved and put it on the bottom wood part of stand and gave it to my boyfriend for Christmas. He loved it! However, it had a dent in it and one part has what looks like glue from a glue gun, which I don't want to remove as it will rip the paper on the globe.

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I purchased this world globe and it is just beautiful. I have it in my office and it has turned out to be a wonderful accent piece. The colors on the globe stand out and it would be an excellent addition to your home to anyone interested in learning about the world.

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Looks well made, none of the inconsistencies that were noted with other globes in reviews. Nice wood base, and really it's quite an attractive globe!

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Sunday, June 29, 2014

Reviews of Manhattan Toy Color Burst Winkel in a Box

Manhattan Toy Color Burst Winkel in a Box
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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I heard about the Winkel on a message board for new mothers and thought I would give it a go. I absolutely love it! (or should I say he LOVES it!!) I gave it to my son when he was about 3 months old, around the time he was just learning to grasp for things. It is so easy to get a hold of it was great for building his skills and actually enjoying being able to grab it and get it in his mouth! He is about 5 months old now and I don't see him growing out of it any time soon!

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I purchased one of these for my 5 month old twins as they have different toy preferences. I had to order a second one because they both love the winkel so much. They were actually stealing the toy away from each other. It's great to chew on, shake and just stare at. I don't think I could recommend a toy more!

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This was one of my son's favorite toys when he was hitting the six month old mark; however, his interested waned as he got older. He's no longer interested in rattler type toys, but it was very fun when he was into that sort of thing.

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This toy is good for our teething infant. She loves colors, rattles and the shake things....this toy does all of those.

Pros:

The black and while zig zag print is very stimulating for her to look at.

The toy seems very durable (won't break, finish will not come off).

I can't think of a way that the toy could hurt her, even if her toddler brother hits her with it.

Cons:

The rattle is not very loud.

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Our four month old son likes this toy. The colors are bright, and the tubes are easy for him to hold onto, and chew on. I like that I can attach a leash to the toy and stroller/seat/swing so that when he does let go of it, it doesn't end up on the floor!

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Monday, June 16, 2014

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Lynn Kleiner Baby Bell on Loop Handle
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We have had this toy for over a year and both my kids use it regularly. It is very durable and probably the loudest bell we have but lots of fun when we're being musical and dancing around.

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Our 10 mo old loves it!! It's noisy but not horribly so--would have been great even 6 mo ago with the handle to chew

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This bell is one of baby E's favorite toys much to my husband's dismay. It is rather LOUD but it makes a lovely jingling sound that makes me wanna sing Jingle Bells every time I hear it. It is very durable, easily cleaned, and I imagine we will have it for a very long time.

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I love these bells. I use them for a baby music class, and I would definitely buy more if I needed more instruments. They have a very nice sound, they are very durable, and they are easy for the babies and parents to hold and shake. They also stand up to a good sucking, which of course is important for use with babies. I highly recommend them!

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What's not to love about a cage bell. This is perfect for little hands and all of the little kids in the neighborhood love to come over and play with it. It's not too loud and a fun way to make sounds. My little on loves it. Perfect size, quality and price for such a big smile and lots of happiness for my little one.

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Tuesday, June 10, 2014

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This vacuum plate is very solidly constructed and I think it's a pretty good value. It's really designed to be used with the associated bell jar, but it could have broader applications.

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Friday, June 6, 2014

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Pyle-Pro PGEKT35 Professional Full Size 6 String Electric Guitar w/ Sunburst Finish
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
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I'm of the mindset that this review should very much take into account the price paid(barely triple digits w/ free shipping). It's got all the markings of an inexpensive guitar. Plastic nut, noisy pickups, chunky frets, matte finish on the neck, cheap strings, etc. But if you're buying a guitar in this price range, these are all things that you expect and can probably live with. If you're expecting true Fender/Gibson type quality in a new guitar at this price, you aren't being realistic.

Now besides the expected cheapness, I think this guitar is great. The sunburst finish didn't have a single smudge, crack, dink, or scratch. The neck is smooth and straight. The action is very acceptable. The intonation is spot on right out of the box. I would recommend this guitar to anyone who is a beginner, or just looking for a cheap guitar as a secondary instrument. Sometimes you just can't afford even $300 for a guitar, and I think this piece really fits the bill.

My only negative is that it was shipped in a box w/ only about 1" of clearance all around and some small chunks of styrofoam to brace it. When I saw the packaging (or lack there of), I fully expected a damaged guitar...but to my surprise it was in perfect shape. You can always return it if it's damaged though.

Also...just a note. Pyle Pro may not be a standard guitar name, but they do have quite a few products on the market such as home A/V receivers, car stereos, speakers, etc. I also own a small Pyle Pro amp for some outdoor speakers and it also works well and was very inexpensive. Don't let the name brand prevent you from buying this guitar. At this price range, you're not gonna get much better than this.

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I got one of these as a gift. It was one of the most playable guitars I ever owned and sounded just like a real Fender Tele. It got stolen so here I am ordering another. Best guitar I ever owned in 30 years. !

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This is a cheap guitar. When I had it checked out at music store, they pointed out that the neck was on crooked. I've traded it for a good fake strat.

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Before I bought this guitar, I was looking for a Telecaster-style guitar for the first time. I was looking for deals online. In fact, I was looking for possible Squire Telecaster models for under $200 or possibly under $100. I found this one. After seeing this instrument online, I thought I finally had a chance to play a Telecaster-style instrument at a very affordable price. I even watched promotions of it on youtube where a good guitarist was playing the very model I was looking to purchase, the Pyle-Pro PGEKT35!!, I watched the video several times, getting a sense of how it would sound if I used it. I was trying my best to get a feel of it before finally purchasing it. After I decided to buy it (it came by UPS less than a week), I was happy to see it up close for the first time and to see how it actually felt in my hands!

Here is the sad story. To my disappointment. I noticed some things on this instrument that I did not like. The strings on the guitar are CHEAP! (I will consider replacing them soon), The tone knob is a bit rusted (although I bought it brand new). The nut feels like plastic. The finger board feels cheap and the metal frets seem very thick and cheap. The neck, although its VERY SMOOTH, would be a lot better if it were glossy coated. The overall feel of the neck feels cheap, sad to say.

What is good about it? It comes with two Allen wrenches, and a guitar cord. Its not neck heavy as some very low-end guitars. It uses Paulownia wood (somewhat similar to Alder wood). The saddle holding the strings reminds me of an actual Fender or Squire telecaster. although some guitarists complain about the weight of certain guitars (this one is 12-13 lbs), I like HEAVY GUITARS. I play the bass (which is usually heavier than guitars). I don't want it to feel like a toy or a Guitar Hero device. I gave this instrument a low rating because the expectations of it were not met. I would only recommend this guitar as a "starter" instrument for those wishing to get their first "Telecaster". As for live performances or bands, I am not sure.

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Thursday, May 29, 2014

Cheap Extra Sensor Kit for Arduino

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I love arduino sensors and some packs just don't give you enough. These sensors were really awesome bonus sensors that I could definitely take advantage of when creating rigs of my choice.

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