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Taking Away “The Bobo” & Tykelight Product Review

June 14, 2009 by Painter Mommy 7 Comments

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Now that my son is 5 years old, I am FINALLY putting my foot down with the bobo (pacifier). He only used it at night, but it was really getting on my nerves.  I wanted to take it away from him sooner, but my husband felt like we should leave him alone.  And I knew that if my husband and I weren’t in agreement in this matter it would cause problems.  So, I let it go.

My husband was now the one to say that it was time (Thank God).  So, we prepared our son for weeks prior to his birthday, letting him know that once he turned 5 – it would have to go.  We told him that he was going to be a BIG boy and that we had something special to replace his bobo with for when he went to bed.  He was very excited about that fact.

I came across the coolest gadget online for kids – a portable nightlight shaped like a little person called the Tykelight. I thought it would be the PERFECT thing to give to my son in place of the pacifier that he held on to for so many years.  The light is made out of this silky plastic material so it is soft and comfortable to hold.

It is rechargeable and will last up to 10 hours.  It even has a 15 minute dimmer timer so that it will automatically shut off.  It has several different glow settings – blue, red, green, and a color changing setting that slowly changes the colors between red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple.  That is my son’s FAVORITE setting.  🙂

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I got the Tykelight directly from the company website at www.Mobi.com for $24.99, but I actually found it for cheaper (after the fact) on Amazon.com for only $19.70.

So, I am happy to say, that it has been 3 nights now and my son has been doing GREAT without his bobo.  He has asked for it a few times, and I did find him with his 3 yr old sister’s in his mouth one night (they share a room), but all in all it has not been too bad.  I thought it was going to be much worse.

Here is a picture of him tonight with his new bed buddy –

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I did buy 2 of the night lights, so that my 3 yr old would have the option of giving up HER bobo, but she is not ready and my husband feels like we should wait until she turns 4 and do something special like how we did for our son.  So, that is the plan.

I am sure some of you moms are wondering why I am allowing my children to have the bobo for so long in the first place, well…. I was a thumb sucker until I was 16 and it did some serious damage to my teeth.  I had to have a lot of mouth work done.  I would rather my children use the pacifier and not resort to their thumbs.

What do you think about the pacifier?  Did you use it with your children?  Are you for it or against it?  I would love to hear your thought.  🙂

PRODUCT REVIEW – The Zann Clip

June 1, 2009 by Painter Mommy 4 Comments

clipscollage_400_cI have been growing my hair over the past year and a half after having pretty short hair for quite a few years,  My hair is about shoulder length right now.  The only problem though, is that I can’t stand my hair in my face, so I always have it pulled back.  My husband begs me to leave my hair down, but it really bothers me when it is down. I obsess over pushing it out of my face every 5 seconds.  I guess that is why I have always had short hair.  🙂

But I really wanted to try and grow it for a change, especially because it is so much easier to just pull it back and go without worrying about styling it.  I am a WAHM, so the only people that see me are the teachers at my kid’s preschool and my husband when he gets home from work.  When I do go out though, I make sure I do something nice with my hair like a fun up-do.  My thing has always been to put my hair in a pony tail and then twist it and put on one of those big claw clips.

But man did I find something better!!  Check this out!  It’s called the ZannClip!

Here are a couple of pictures of me below wearing my medium size Zannclip.  It’s brown, so you can’t see it in my hair, but I actually prefer that.  What do you think?  Cute right?

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Check out this How To Video on how to use the Zannclip!

They offer several different color options and even gold and silver plated.  The prices are below.

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I am DEFINITELY sold on this innovative hair product.  The company provided me with a small and medium zannclip for review, but I think I may need to purchase the large because my hair is pretty thick and getting longer.  If you have questions about which size is right for you, be sure to check out the site – www.oliviafrancis.com and view the video tutorials for each size.

Well, I hope you will try the ZannClip for yourself and come back and let me know!  You will love it for sure!  🙂

PRODUCT REVIEW -Baby Patent Certificate

May 20, 2009 by Painter Mommy Leave a Comment

I thought this idea was kinda cute.

There is a company called www.YourNameUniversity.com who specializes in creating unique personalized apparel and accessories with a great collegiate look for people of all ages.  Their personalized apparel products make great personalized gift ideas for friends and family and are perfect for babies (and their big brother and/or big sister), back-to-school, birthdays, class reunions, family reunions, fundraisers, special occasions, and spring break.

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I was asked to review their Baby Patent Certificates.  I gave them the name of our newest addition and they sent me a really nice certificate with a special individual number just for my baby boy.

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The United States Baby Patent Office (USBPO) at YourNameUniversity.com was created to allow parents from all over the U.S. to receive a unique patent number for their children. Their Baby Patents are available for both children and adults.  It’s never too late to purchase one for a friend or family member.   All you need to do is provide the person’s full name, mailing address, and correct birthday.

Their patents are good for life and, unlike real patents issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), there is never a need to renew them!

USBPO patent certificates offer a truly unique and creative gift idea for anyonee. The best thing about the Baby Patents, is the price – Only $5.99 (not including shipping & handling).

PRODUCT REVIEW – Powder Art

May 20, 2009 by Painter Mommy Leave a Comment

I was recently asked to review a kid’s activity craft called “Powder Art”.  I finally got the chance to do it with my 2 children (ages 3 1/2 & 5).  I often reward them with fun things like this because they really enjoy being creative.

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When I opened the box, the first thing that I noticed was how neat and organized everything was.  Each powder color had it’s own little ziploc bag and it also came with a plastic container with sections to pour the powder colors into so it would be easier to work with.

We got the Jungle Animal powder art.  The box had 4 separate sheets to work with.  Each one of my kids were able to do 2.  They were thrilled about that.  🙂

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The concept of Powder Art is really neat! Instead of painting with liquid paint, children “paint by number” with a brush dipped into a very fine colored powder.  And the powder is made from recycled materials!   How cool is that?

Powder Art is available is six different designs: Bible stories, Magical moments, Jungle animals, Puppies and kittens, Planes & Trains, and Sports.

Each box retails for around $9.99.

Check out my video where I show you exactly what comes in the Powder Art box and the directions on how to use it.
(if you are a subscriber, and want to watch the video, make sure you click on the Title of this post)

So, what do you think?  Fun right?

The only warning I have for you, is to make sure you cover the table that you will be working on because the powder gets everywhere.  I am sure it is because my kids are still young yet, so they tend to be messy.  But I put newspaper down and when we were finished with the project, all I did was pull up the newspaper from the edges into the middle and the powder stayed put and then into the garbage.  Some powder got on the floor, but it was surprisingly easy to clean up.  It didn’t stain at all.  It washed right up with a sponge.

I definitely recommend this product.  I think it is a really fun and creative idea for kids.  And as a mom, I always love to find new ways to have a good time as a family.  🙂

Be sure to check out my current Jewelry Giveaway.  All you have to do is comment to enter!  The jewelry is so nice too!  Click Here.

Product Review – Zrii Amalaki Juice

March 5, 2009 by Painter Mommy 1 Comment

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I was approached by one my Twitter friends, Deborah Tutnauer – otherwise known as @ItsAllSuccess, to do a review on a product that she promotes and sells called Zrii.? She sent us samples of Zrii and we decided that my husband would be the one to try it since he loves to drink all those terrible energy drinks.?? This is a natural energizer packed with lots of nutrients that promote health and wellness.

Zrii is a juice made from a blend of different ingredients (listed below).? But the main ingredient in Zrii is Amalaki which is a small fruit that grows at the base of the pristine Himalayas in northern India. Its nutritional profile truly places it in a class of its own?which means it can be an extraordinary source for you to find rejuvenation, vitality, and energy.? It is a high source of Antioxidents, Phytonutrients, Amino Acids, Polyphenols, Tannines, Ascorbagins and Bioflavanoids.

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My husband said that it tastes great too!

Zrii is a nutritional drink supplement that can become your source for increased energy and renewed vitality. It can also be a wellspring for general health and wellbeing, as well as a way to open up new financial opportunities if you decide to sell this awesome product.

Here is a video that will tell you a little bit more about Zrii and how it originated.

If you are interested in trying Zrii, please Click Here.? Deborah would love to chat more with you about it.

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