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Friday, December 12, 2014
FingerTech S3M Timing Pulley - 15T Reviews
FingerTech timing belts and pulleys work really well together. I used their handy web calculator to position the gears to minimize belt slack which worked perfectly for me. Overall very happy. My only regret is that I didn't know about FingerTech on my earlier projects, they would have been so much easier (and might have even worked). Make sure that you have the right size allen wrench, the set screws are small.
Saturday, November 22, 2014
Best Rocky Cat and Dog Deals
It is great to know there are quality toys still available that are made right here in the United States. This product reminds me of my childhood.
Just one minor note: the rod portion of the toy that holds the wooden rings has a rounded tip, but I would still advised caution for young kids playing with this that they not fall on it, especially the eyes. Perhaps I'll a bit paranoid, but if you watch any medical TV shows, kids can get hurt in all sorts of ways.
Nonetheless, I have no regrets purchasing this otherwise well made toy that supports a US company.
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I wanted to purchase a classic toy but also wanted one made in the USA. Most, including some 'upscale' brands, are made in the People's Republic of China. So I was surprised to see this on Amazon. Item arrived as shown on the website. Pieces were solidly made, with all edges smoothed down. The toy was thoroughly enjoyed by the toddler who received it.Just one minor note: the rod portion of the toy that holds the wooden rings has a rounded tip, but I would still advised caution for young kids playing with this that they not fall on it, especially the eyes. Perhaps I'll a bit paranoid, but if you watch any medical TV shows, kids can get hurt in all sorts of ways.
Nonetheless, I have no regrets purchasing this otherwise well made toy that supports a US company.
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We bought this stack toy for our youngest son when he was a newborn. He is almost three and still enjoys stacking the rings and coming up with creative combinations, and it still looks brand-new. It is made in the USA, which was a huge draw for me. It wasn't cheap, but because of the quality and craftsmanship we will be keeping this toy & passing it down to the grandkids someday.Wednesday, November 12, 2014
Crystal Mining Excavation Toy by 4M & KidzLabs Review
Apparently there was a wrong photo listed for this item when I ordered 2 of them a few weeks ago. Because of a gift giving/timing issue, I didn't have time for a return and just gave the gifts anyway. My feedback did reflect that I didn't receive the items pictured. Today I received a phone call from the company saying how sorry they are and that the problem with the wrong photo has been corrected. The caller said their company strives for excellent customer service and they would be fully refunding my purchase price. Wow!!! That was an "out of the blue" surprise & truly excellent customer service. Mistakes happen and when a seller goes out of their way to make it right, I say, "Hooray and gladly offer my sincere thanks." Amazing job in correcting an error and kudos for a job well done. Thank you!
Thursday, October 9, 2014
Review of Glow in the Dark - Star Finder with Zodiac Dial
It was new and good. Nice gift for my friend. I recommend it for all young stargazers. It can be used every night except when it is too cloudy to see stars. A useful tool for all the year.
Saturday, October 4, 2014
Cheap Adventure Science series: Chemistry Blast
This is a great set for the young experimentor. I bought it for my 6 year old who has been asking for a chemistry set. It uses items that you should already have around the house, like salt and baking soda. They are easy experiments. I would recommend this for maybe 5-9. The younger ones will need parental help, but it is fun.
working with Grandma.
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My son really loves science and wanted a kit so he could conduct experiments. I looked for something he could do on his own/ or without much adult involvement. He could do everything on his own (7 yrs old). However, there aren't that many "tricks"/ experiments to do and one didn't work. I guess, it's not bad and value for money is fine. I"m just not sure I would re-buy it/ recommend it.Best Deals for Adventure Science series: Chemistry Blast
I bought this for my Grandson. He wanted to start doing Science Experiments. This was GREAT for a Start. He had Funworking with Grandma.
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I bought this kit for my 5 year old son as part of our homeschooling curriculum. We have enjoyed other kits in this series, but this one is a disappointment. The experiments themselves are interesting. However, what is lacking in this kit are any educational explanations so the child actually understands the results of the experiments. Also, the whole kit can be completed in one sitting.Wednesday, September 17, 2014
Cheap Wild Science Weird Slime Laboratory
I got this for my brother for his 8th birthday. He is into science, and slime, and all things gloriously messy. Just like a boy! He loved it!! I believe he rationed out the experiments to help it to last a little longer, but he enjoyed everything he made. Cleanup wasn't too bad, my mom said he could handle everything by himself. I will probably get one for my son for his birthday this summer, he is turning 7 and loves the same stuff!
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This item was a gift for a relatives child. She is very creative and had a blast with this product. She had fun grossing out her brother and sister and went on to invent her own science slime projects.Best Deals for Wild Science Weird Slime Laboratory
Bought is for gifts the boys loved them. Started making experiments right a way. Kids had a blast big hitHonest reviews on Wild Science Weird Slime Laboratory
This is so much fun! My 10 yr old absolutely loved it. It was interesting for me as well. Great directions includedFind helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Wild Science Weird Slime Laboratory
I purchased this slime lab for my grandson for Christmas.He loves making things and he loves slime.I'm sure he's gonna love it and have lots of fun with it.I would recommend this product to all those who have little ones who love to experiment with things, especially slimy things.Sunday, September 7, 2014
Review of Thermos Superman Dual Compartment with Cape
My son LOVES this lunch box! The cape is really cute. He has been taking it to school every day for 2 1/2 months and it still looks great!Any thing that makes your child want to go to school is a positive force. This lunch kit is the cutest thing I have ever seen and our grandson is crazy about it. He can't wait to show it off to all his school mates. This lunch kit is well constructed and super cute, the cape just puts it over the top. Your kiddo well just love it and probably take it to bed with them like ours did.
Saturday, September 6, 2014
Cheap Vilac Speedster Race Car Toy, Red
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List Price: $76.99
Sale Price: $45.40
Today's Bonus: 41% Off

The car shown piqued my interest so I purchased it for my nephew. However, upon receipt of the package, excitement turned into a slight disappointment as I received a different toy than indicated on Amazon. I received the Speedster as indicated; however, the car pictured is apparently the Streamline (as per the Vilac website that I did not consult prior to my order).
Do not get me wrong, I am happy with the actual car received and will be gifting it to the wee one nonetheless. One can never go wrong with an exquisite Vilac toy.
AMAZON NEEDS TO REALIZE THAT THE ITEM PICTURED IS NOT THE ACTUAL TOY RECEIVED. I have no real complaint here...but beware that you will not be getting the pictured item!!!
I IMPLORE AMAZON TO CORRECT THE IMAGE PLEASE!
List Price: $76.99
Sale Price: $45.40
Today's Bonus: 41% Off
The car shown piqued my interest so I purchased it for my nephew. However, upon receipt of the package, excitement turned into a slight disappointment as I received a different toy than indicated on Amazon. I received the Speedster as indicated; however, the car pictured is apparently the Streamline (as per the Vilac website that I did not consult prior to my order).
Do not get me wrong, I am happy with the actual car received and will be gifting it to the wee one nonetheless. One can never go wrong with an exquisite Vilac toy.
AMAZON NEEDS TO REALIZE THAT THE ITEM PICTURED IS NOT THE ACTUAL TOY RECEIVED. I have no real complaint here...but beware that you will not be getting the pictured item!!!
I IMPLORE AMAZON TO CORRECT THE IMAGE PLEASE!
Saturday, August 30, 2014
Best Edushape Wonder Cubes Baby Blocks Deals
Great soft blocks for a little one. Different sounds, textures, colors, and pictures. The only negative was that I was expecting wooden wheels like in the photo, but ours came with plastic Orange wheels. Not as cute, but the little one doesn't notice and has just as much fun with them. Good toy.I really like these blocks for an infant. The baby is only 6 months old and tumbles over her toys every once in a while, so it's great that these blocks are soft. Each block makes a different noise when shaken, they have different texture material that the baby can handle, they crinckle, and can be assembled into 3 pictures. Very neat and have lots of room for exploring for an infant. The pull-along cart is a nice bonus.
Friday, August 15, 2014
Review of Learning Resources Magnetic Pattern Block Activity Set
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List Price: $34.99
Sale Price: $23.62
Today's Bonus: 32% Off

I just received this product in the mail today, and am pretty pleased with the purchase. The cards are smaller than I thought they'd be (about the size of a half sheet of paper) but are very thick and durable. There is a picture on both sides of the 10 cards on all but 1 of the cards, (so 19 puzzles and 1 blank board.) The boards can double as a dry erase board which is great because I can draw new puzzles for my kids on the blank card. The magnets came as one big sheet and must be separated. Some of the magnets are slightly curved, but they are easy to bend flat and stick much better to the cards once you do.
I am happy with the variety of puzzles. I was afraid that some of the other puzzles I had seen had too detailed of an outline for my 5 year old. I didn't want it to be too easy for him. This set has some that are completely outlined, but it works toward harder puzzles that are more loosely outlined and have several solutions. It also includes puzzles that are half-outlined so that your child can work on symmetry.
All in all I am pleased with this. It will be a good starter set for our family.
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I just received this product in the mail today, and am pretty pleased with the purchase. The cards are smaller than I thought they'd be (about the size of a half sheet of paper) but are very thick and durable. There is a picture on both sides of the 10 cards on all but 1 of the cards, (so 19 puzzles and 1 blank board.) The boards can double as a dry erase board which is great because I can draw new puzzles for my kids on the blank card. The magnets came as one big sheet and must be separated. Some of the magnets are slightly curved, but they are easy to bend flat and stick much better to the cards once you do.
I am happy with the variety of puzzles. I was afraid that some of the other puzzles I had seen had too detailed of an outline for my 5 year old. I didn't want it to be too easy for him. This set has some that are completely outlined, but it works toward harder puzzles that are more loosely outlined and have several solutions. It also includes puzzles that are half-outlined so that your child can work on symmetry.
All in all I am pleased with this. It will be a good starter set for our family.
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I originally got my children the regular pattern blocks, but realized I had a problem when I found my son gluing them to the table so that they would stay in one place. This set solved the problem and my kids love using them.Best Deals for Learning Resources Magnetic Pattern Block Activity Set
i got this for my 4.25 y.o. and she loves it. We got it for a plane ride and the magnets worked out really well.Honest reviews on Learning Resources Magnetic Pattern Block Activity Set
fantastic , fun and very educational. Great toy for 2 -8 yrs. Teaches children good hand eye coordination. Pieces made well.Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Learning Resources Magnetic Pattern Block Activity Set
Love this for fine motor skills, the magnet makes it easy to handle. No pieces falling all over. Keeps my daughter busy for hours. Great learning toy.Wednesday, August 13, 2014
2 Smart Cycle BOY Games: Hot Wheels Pedal to the Metal & Go Diego Reviews
I bought these 2 games (Hotwheels & Diego) for my 3 yr old. He sometimes gets a little tired on the smartcycle, in general, with all the pedaling. However, these 2 are by far his favorite games. My 5yr old, who I thought might be too old for this, loves it as well. In fact they both love to play so much that we are looking into getting another smartcycle & tv for their room so we don't have to listen to all the fighting!
Basically, the kids practice educational activities, gain coordination, plus actually get some good excersize, all the while never knowing they are doing anything but having a great time!
With the Hotwheels game, in particular, I noticed a very quick improvement in my 3 yr old's number recognition up to significantly higher numbers than his age group should be expected to know.
Basically, the kids practice educational activities, gain coordination, plus actually get some good excersize, all the while never knowing they are doing anything but having a great time!
With the Hotwheels game, in particular, I noticed a very quick improvement in my 3 yr old's number recognition up to significantly higher numbers than his age group should be expected to know.
Friday, August 8, 2014
Leapster Arcade: Cosmic Math Review
Because I am not a teacher, but I'm interested in doing everything I can to constantly help my 6-year-old son learn some simple math skills, I am always looking for little ways to trick some learning into him.
Also, I'm one of those "crazy" parents who is sort of against video games -I mean, he's only six, he doesn't need to sit in front of the tv for hours. However, I do like the Leapster games. It satisfies his need to play video games like some of his friends, but the cartridges are reliably G-rated and they always teach something.
Cosmic Math is very much like the old Asteroids game we had when I was young. You're given an equation, like "2+6=" and then your ship is surrounded by asteroids that circle the ship getting closer and closer. Each asteroid contains a number and only one contains the correct answer. Try to destroy it before the asteroids destroy the ship. So it drills my son on simple math problems, helping him to learn to figure them out faster. There are different levels with subtraction, multiplication and I think division (we're not there yet). He likes to travel with it and play it for a little while on rainy days -that kind of thing. It's a great little toy and a good game.
Also, I'm one of those "crazy" parents who is sort of against video games -I mean, he's only six, he doesn't need to sit in front of the tv for hours. However, I do like the Leapster games. It satisfies his need to play video games like some of his friends, but the cartridges are reliably G-rated and they always teach something.
Cosmic Math is very much like the old Asteroids game we had when I was young. You're given an equation, like "2+6=" and then your ship is surrounded by asteroids that circle the ship getting closer and closer. Each asteroid contains a number and only one contains the correct answer. Try to destroy it before the asteroids destroy the ship. So it drills my son on simple math problems, helping him to learn to figure them out faster. There are different levels with subtraction, multiplication and I think division (we're not there yet). He likes to travel with it and play it for a little while on rainy days -that kind of thing. It's a great little toy and a good game.
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My son loves this game. He is 6 years old and is learning multiplication thru this game. This is well worth the money.Best Deals for Leapster Arcade: Cosmic Math
My 8 yr. old son received this before leaving on a long car trip just a few days ago. So far he loves it. I thought it would a great way for him to review math facts over the summer so they're not forgotten. It looks like it will be good for that use if not played too often. Although he enjoys it, I was disappointed that there is only one game on the cartridge and there is no incentive to answer the questions quickly, which is what I was hoping for since so many schools require timed testing of math facts. Also there is no correction or assistance if the answer is incorrect, so kids can just keep on guessing with no thought to the correct answer. Also, each level is simply a different type of math function, but within each level there is no easy, medium or hard option. It's just random facts, which I was a bit disappointed with as well. I have a feeling he will be bored from it quickly. If only a few more game variations were offered on the cartridge along with more difficulty levels, it could have been great one. But I would still recommend it for basic fact practice.Honest reviews on Leapster Arcade: Cosmic Math
With Leapsters Cosmic Math, it is!!!!!!!!!!! We have 3 Leapsters and tons of the games, and my kids LOVE learning this way!!!!!!!!!!!!Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Leapster Arcade: Cosmic Math
I got this for my 7 year old 2nd grader as a fun way to practice math facts (she hates flash cards). She and her 9 year old 4th grade sister agree that it's fun, but it moves too slowly to really be engaging for very long. There is only one activity on it, and it is very much like another title "Number Raiders" that they have. They don't play with either very much, and when they do they don't play for very long (20 minutes, maybe?). So in the end not very many math facts get learned or practiced, although as a game it's good for a bit of fun occasionally. Might be good on a trip or a rainy day to occupy some time.Tuesday, August 5, 2014
Reviews of Remo Kid's Percussion 8" x 14" Pre-tuned Djembe
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List Price: $103.50
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We purchased this drum for our kids because, like many children, they love to "drum" on everything. The drum gives beautiful, rich sound, even for a beginner, without any practice or experience. It is well made, sturdy and frankly, beautiful. I would highly recommend this drum to anyone.
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We purchased this drum for our kids because, like many children, they love to "drum" on everything. The drum gives beautiful, rich sound, even for a beginner, without any practice or experience. It is well made, sturdy and frankly, beautiful. I would highly recommend this drum to anyone.
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While this drum is specifically designed for children, I must say it is a great drum for any age. I purchased this one and a larger sized one for my high school students to use in class. They are wonderfully durable and have a very professional sound. We use them for theatre productions where we need "real drums" and the sound is great. You won't be disappointed.Best Deals for Remo Kid's Percussion 8" x 14" Pre-tuned Djembe
We used this the first time in our music class, and my 10-month old had such a ball with it, we decided to get it for him for his birthday. It is at perfect standing height for him now, and I am sure it will grow with him. (there are kids up to 4 years old in music class, and they seemed to all have a ball with this drum) I can't wait until it arrives!Honest reviews on Remo Kid's Percussion 8" x 14" Pre-tuned Djembe
I purchased this drum for my 2 year old granddaughter. It's a little heavy for her to carry, but she loves making sounds with it. The quality is good, and the bright colors make it very attractive.Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Remo Kid's Percussion 8" x 14" Pre-tuned Djembe
Love these drums....Remo Kid's Percussion 8" x 14" Pre-tuned Djembe ....I bought several sizes for myself not for a kid for me! I Love the bright cheerful colors and they sound Great!~ Very Happy!Tuesday, July 29, 2014
Review of Schecter Electric Guitar - Ultra III, Vintage Red
I can imagine guitar geeks sitting around deciding what kind of new guitars to make. The people who came up with this are beautifully crazy. This guitar was risky: retro body, Bigsby, 3 vintage-type pickups that can also do hard rock; high quality wood and electronics. I'll tell you one thing, it works. This guitar is a masterpiece.
It was set up and ready to go out of the box. Smooth playing, great Jazz, Blues and Rock tones. Every detail appears to be perfect. I hated to put it down to go to bed. I have over 30 guitars, from vintage Les Pauls to Strats, and a few Jazz guitars. I also have a Schecter Hellraiser. I love that for hard Rock and Metal, but I was afraid this Ultra would be another guitar like that. It is not, but it does have Schecter quality. You may not like the way a Schecter plays or sounds (if you are wacko), but you CANNOT say a Schecter is not quality. I am very impressed by this guitar and I applaud Schecter. I have never given a guitar a "5" rating, but this guitar is a great value. Well done! Thank you.
It was set up and ready to go out of the box. Smooth playing, great Jazz, Blues and Rock tones. Every detail appears to be perfect. I hated to put it down to go to bed. I have over 30 guitars, from vintage Les Pauls to Strats, and a few Jazz guitars. I also have a Schecter Hellraiser. I love that for hard Rock and Metal, but I was afraid this Ultra would be another guitar like that. It is not, but it does have Schecter quality. You may not like the way a Schecter plays or sounds (if you are wacko), but you CANNOT say a Schecter is not quality. I am very impressed by this guitar and I applaud Schecter. I have never given a guitar a "5" rating, but this guitar is a great value. Well done! Thank you.
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