Aquabeads- Girly Fun For Everyone! {#Review} {#Giveaway}

by Bre, 5:58 PM
I love finding new products for my daughter to play with. I love it even more when it  is something that we have never seen before and something that is really fun! Recently, we came across Aquabeads. What are these beads I speak of? The concept is REALLY neat. Aquabeads are are fun and safe product for children. They are little water- soluble beads that your child can place on the tray with the bead pen, spray with water and the beads will dry into place and stay! We received the Starter Set and a FunPack.  Let us show you!
  The Started Set comes with over 800 beads, a convenient spray bottle, bead case, layout tray with base, 5 design templates, bead pen and instructions.
Lydia caught on quick when it came to making what she wanted to make. She chose a Fairy first. Because that night she had lost a tooth and the tooth fairy would be coming.
 She poured the packs of beads in her tray and chose her template. She added it on the base and covered it with the layout tray. As you can see, the bead pen is easy to use because you push the little button to grab and push it again to let them go.
 She was having fun!
 It took her about 10 minutes to get to this point. Only because she kept dropping beads and having to run after them. She eventually got the hang of it.
 After she finished she sprayed and let it sit overnight! See how cute?
She also received the Aquabeads Jewel Bead Fun Pack! It came with 300 beads, 4 mini templates, mini layout tray, mini bead case and mini spray bottle.
 At first, she chose to make a design that was in the  instruction book. I think its just too cute!
The Aquabeads are so much fun and she can play for hours! Check out what she has made so far! I am so proud of her!
Not only do they have templates in the sets but you can also find a ton of Aquabeads Templates on their website too! Now are you worried about what happens if the kiddos put them in their mouths? They added a bittering agent to the beads, so that if a child were to place them in their mouth, the bittering agent would encourage them to remove the beads. Sure enough since this product is for ages 6+, a child would know better. Some tips from their website that you should know! I do recommend you wash the tray after each use. We failed to do so the first time and it resulted in sticky fingers.
-When beads do not stick properly. Spray some more water on the back of the design and leave to dry. -When the back of a bead design is not glossy. Spray some more water on the back and leave to dry. 
- If your bead design starts to bend. Place is under a heavy magazine or book.
- If wet beads stick to your fingers Wash your hands thoroughly.
 -If bead design breaks. Reassemble and spray with water
Aquabeads offers so many adorable products! I can't wait to purchase Lydia more for her Birthday! She is going to have so much more fun! Not to mention, she still has a few projects left with these too! If you want to know how much the products here cost- The Starter Set is only $14.95 and the FunPack you see here is $7.95! Visit their website for more information! Be sure to visit them on their social media below to stay up to date with the latest! Thanks for reading!
Win it: One lucky reader is going to win their own Aquabeads Starter Set! Entrant must live in the Continental USA. Giveaway will end on 7/21/14 at 11:59PM CST. Entrants must complete the first  entries to unlock the rest! Completing ALL entries will increase your odds. No purchase necessary to enter. Enter with the giveaway tools below! Goodluck! 
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Art Alternatives- Children's Art Activity Easel {#Review} {#Giveaway}

by Bre, 8:29 PM
My 7 year old loves to draw. She has an imagination when it comes to thinking about things and thinking about games. It gets frustrating dragging out paper and supplies in her room. I want her to do new things this summer and not have her face in her Wii, or Xbox. I recently came up with a solution that couldn't be better! We had the chance to review a Children's Art Activity Easel from Art Alternatives, and we couldn't be happier!
Art Alternatives has everything that you would ever need when it comes to art and drawing. They specialize  in art surfaces including over 350 sizes and styles of canvas and panels, as well as black books and 1000+ other creative tools and supplies. Their children's art activity easel was one of the first things that I came across and I loved. It was something we had been looking for, for quite some time. We were happy when the mail man delivered it! The box came as you see below but with a plastic protective cover. (Just an FYI if you plan to purchase this for a present because the kiddo(s) will see what it is).
 Putting it together was SIMPLE! It comes with legs so that you can extend as your child grows, or you can choose to put it on a table so that you do not need the legs. We chose to add legs. The legs have rubber on the bottom of them to protect surfaces. The canvas is made of solid pine and smells so good! I do want to add that it DOES NOT come with art supplies. We bought them and added them ourselves.
 The Canvas does come with a hidden paper roll! It can feed on either side.
I love the trays on both sides so that she can add her supplies on it as she pays! 
 It is so convenient and they were easy to assemble!
It adds plenty of room to play and be creative!
 I asked her what her favorite part was and she said all of it! Because it is so much fun!
 We also like to play educational games. Word scramble is a hit. I want her to have fun and learn how to spell at the same time. Another great thing about summer fun. We can have fun and learn at the same time!
 Shes been into painting pictures for me. I think it is just too cute!
Another AMAZING feature about this easel is the sturdy, washable bright red baskets provide convenient and ample built-in storage space.
 It adds plenty of room to add her items. Overall, we love the children's art activity easel! We will be using it for quite sometime! She can use it as she grows and we can use it to help her with her homework and teaching her new things! I love the quality and how easy it was to assemble! If you want to purchase this awesome easel from Art Alternatives, you can do so on  for only $119.99 item #AA13325. Since they are a manufacturer/importer, they  sell their creative supplies through qualified retail stores nationally. Find a dealer or online retailer near you! I was able to score all of the supplies you see at Toy "R" Us for about $20. Be sure to visit their website via one of the links here to see what other products they manufacture! This would make a great Birthday or Christmas gift too! Have it put together with a big red bow on it! Visit Art Alternatives on their Facebook to stay up to date with the latest!
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Win it: One lucky reader is going to win their own Art Alternatives- Children's Art Activity Easel ARV $119.99 and I am going to throw in a $10 Walmart GC so that you can purchase supplies! The sponsor is sending the prize direct!  Entrant must live in the Continental USA. Giveaway will end on 7/26/14 at 11:59PM CST. Entrants must complete the first  entries to unlock the rest! Completing ALL entries will increase your odds. No purchase necessary to enter. Enter with the giveaway tools below! Goodluck! 
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Juggle Bubbles - Non Stop Fun For Everyone! {#Review}{#Giveaway}

by Bre, 9:45 PM
If you have kids, you have experienced the "I want!" and "Mommy Please!" screams when they see something they love on TV. My daughter seen something she wanted and I was lucky enough to be able to get it for a review! You have more than likey seen it on your TV, they are Juggle Bubbles! Juggle Bubbles lets you catch, pass and juggle bubbles like magic! Lydia was so excited when the received hers! 
Her Juggle Bubbles Activity kit came with a 4oz bottle of Juggle Bubbles no-pop solution, 1 pair of magic gloves, a mega bubble blower, a bubble tray, and our bubble fun guide. Using it is simple! Fill the solution to the line in the tray, dip the blower and hold the blower and hold it downward and blow!
Blow your bubble and toss it in the air!
 As you can see they sit on the glove perfectly! You can bounce them, toss them and chase after them!
 Lydia has so much fun bouncing bubbles! It was just too cute!
We had so much bubble fun! Lydia says it is magical. Check out our video of using Juggle Bubbles indoors!

The solution is also non- toxic and for ages 5+. My only complaint, for $10 I think you should get a bigger bottle of solution. They are hard at first because when you blow they do keep popping. You have to get the hang of it!  You can purchase Juggle Bubbles on their official website via one of the links here in this post for $10.99 + $7.95 S&PH. OR I seen them at my local Walmart and the Walmart website for $9.99.  It would be much cheaper to go that route! Visit them on their social media below to stay up to date with the latest! 
Win it: These are so much fun that I am going to give one lucky winner their own Juggle Bubbles Activity Kit! These are fun for everyone! Entrant must live in the Continental USA. Giveaway will end on 7/20/ 14 at 11:59PM CST. Entrants must complete the first three entries to unlock the rest! Completing ALL entries will increase your odds. No purchase necessary to enter. Enter with the giveaway tools below! Goodluck! 
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Bo-Po Nail Polish- Brush On Peel Off {Review}

by Bre, 12:52 AM

When I was a little girl, I used to have that nail polish that smelled like glue and would wash out of everything if I made a mess. My daughter is now getting to have that girly childhood memory thanks to Bo-Po - Brush On Peel Off Nail Polish! Bo-Po is a unique- non toxic, child safe product that dries in seconds! If you grew up in the 80's- you remember this product!  Lydia was excited to receive hers in the mail! We waited after bath time to try it.
She let me paint her nails first. We received "Bubblegum" and "Emerald".
 As you can see, girls can brush on their own nail polish then peel it off, no nail polish remover required! Check it out:
If you are looking for an adorable play polish without the mess, this is the one for you. Let the kids have fun! Host a sleepover without a mess. No smelly nail polish and no ruined carpets and tables because of the acetone.This product is available in 10 cute colors for the price of $3.99. These would make great stocking stuffers this year too! Bo-Po Nail Polish also carries lip balm! Visit their website via one of the links here in this post for details! 
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Fairy Tales Hair Care- Rosemary Repel Lice Prevention Products {#Review}

by Bre, 12:55 AM
My daughter has long and beautiful hair. When I hear someone in her class has had lice. I get scared. I mean scared.  If you have school aged children, you have had a lice scare. You get that note in the mail that lets you know one child in your kids class has it. You run frantically checking every inch of your child's head. WHEW! I am in the clear. She is fine. I hate that feeling! Recently I had the chance to work with Fairy Tales Hair Care in reviewing a few of their lice prevention products!
I was super excited for Lydia to try them. They smell amazing. I have never smelled a product like this before. They smell so great and PREVENT lice because they have organic herbs of rosemary, citronella, tea tree and lavender combined with vitamins and minerals to deep clean, condition and most importantly protect our children from head lice. Lice do not like the smell of these herbs and therefore, stay away from hair coated in them.
 Lydia was excited to try them before her bath. As you can see! I completely love that all of these products are organic! As I have mentioned in previous reviews. Organic and natural bath products are what is best for my kids! Their Rosemary Repel Products are #1 recommended by pediatricians, school nurses and moms since 1999! Clinically proven to help prevent head lice with organic herbs and natural plant extracts.
  • The Rosemary Repel Shampoo has a proprietary blend of vitamins and minerals hydrate, soften and nourish hair! IT is a sulfate-free formula that is loaded with organic rosemary, citronella, tea tree, anise, lavender and geranium oils proven safe, gentle and effective to help repel lice. It is also free of pesticides, harsh chemicals or toxins. Proven to be 95% effective when used with the Rosemary Repel Conditioning Spray. It can be purchased in several different options! Rosemary Repel Shampoo 2oz  is $2.95 ; Rosemary Repel Shampoo 12oz $12.95 & Rosemary Repel Shampoo 32oz $25.95.
  • The Rosemary Repel Creme Conditioner made her hair feel great. It has natural cherry bark and passion flower to moisturize, condition and detangle is blended with organic rosemary, citronella, geranium and tea tree oils proven safe, gentle and effective to help repel lice. I noticed after rinsing her hair that it had less tangles when I brushed it out! If you want to purchase this yourself, you can do so The Rosemary Repel Conditioner 2oz  is $2.95 ; Rosemary Repel Conditioner 8oz $12.95 & Rosemary Repel Conditioner 32oz $29.95.
  • The last product that we tried was their Rosemary Repel Conditioning Spray! After using this on her hair, oh my it was SO soft! You will see in one of the pictures below in just a few! This is proven 95% effective when used with the Rosemary Repel Shampoo! It is parents #1 defense against head lice. Leading lice prevention spray also softens, detangles and eliminates frizz! Loaded with organic herbs of rosemary, citronella, peppermint, tea tree and lavender. Proven safe, gentle and effective to help prevent lice. It completely softened her hair! Want it for yourself? The  Rosemary Conditioning Spray 2oz is  $2.95 ; Rosemary Conditioning Spray 8oz $12.95 & Rosemary Conditioning Spray 32oz $29.95. 
 See how long and beautiful her hair is? Who wouldn't want to prevent lice? But prevent lice with this gorgeous hair too!
These products made her hair so soft. Smell so great and makes it look amazing! I plan to use this when she goes to school again on a regular basis. I also wanted to share with you some tips that Fairy Tales Hair Care has on their website to help prevent lice! Check it out:

We love the products! You can visit Fairy Tales Hair Care on their website to see what other products they have to offer. There carry products in the unfortunate event your child actually gets lice too! Not only are these products available on their website but they are also available for purchase at Ulta and Harmon locations nationwide. Be sure to visit them on their social media to stay up to date with the latest! 
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Heluva Good!- Limited Edition Roasted Garlic & Caramelized Onion Dip {#Review} {#Giveaway}

by Bre, 5:19 PM
I read a blog review over at Mommies With Cents for Heluva Good! Limited Edition Roasted Garlic & Caramelized Onion Dip and I wanted to give it a try for myself. If you haven't heard of them, Heluva Good! products are known for their reputation for quality and taste for more than 85 years. You can find their Sour Cream Dips, Cheese and Condiments in products in dairy cases throughout the Northeast, Southeast and Midwest (to the Rockies) and all of Canada.
Now, I received two of these dips, one for my daughter and I, and one for my husband to keep to himself of course! Their Sour Cream Dips are made with real sour cream and the freshest ingredients and seasonings to create big flavor.  No oils or water - ever! They also come in 12 oz containers.
 Heluva Good! Roasted Garlic & Caramelized Onion Sour Cream Dip combines the rich, sweet flavors of roasted garlic and caramelized onion blended with the creamy taste of sour cream to create a big, bold taste that pairs well with any pretzel, crudité or pita chip.  Lydia wanted to try it first. Then she took it from me. She kept telling me how good it was!
 I have to agree with her that it is completely delicious. This dip has so much flavor. It doesn't have much of an after taste either!
We decided to snack on ours with Lay's Wavy Chips! It was great idea because it hit the spot and filled up up quick! Heluva Good! also has recipe ideas for using their dips and products too! Check it out!
The next time we go grocery shopping I plan to try a few of their other dips. They carry them at our local Kroger here in Middle TN. You can check out their variety of dips on their website if it peeks your curiosity. Check out their store locator on their website to find a store near you that carries their products! When it comes to this dip- you won't regret it that's for sure!  You can purchase their dips for the retail price of $2.99! Visit them on their social media while you are here! 
Win it: One reader is going to win 3 free Heluva Good! Product Coupons! Winner must live in the Continental USA.You MUST complete the mandatory entries to qualify. Completing ALL entries will increase your odds.  Giveaway will end on 7/12/14 at 11:59PM CST. No purchase necessary to enter. Winner will have 24 hours to respond to the winning email PLEASE add bbrown@thesmallthings89.com to your SAFE SENDER LIST. I will not be responsible for emails lost in spam.  Enter with the giveaway tools below! Goodluck!

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J-Animals- The Wearable Stuffed Animal {Review}

by Bre, 1:15 AM
*Disclaimer: Thank you J-Animals for providing our J-Animal to facilitate this review!*
We have all had those "Mommy, I want that" moments when our kids see something on TV. I had one of them recently. It was for an adorable product! The Jay at Play Collection! is something that you have more than likely seen on TV.  The collection consists of Jam with J-Animals, Fill-Up on Tummy Stuffers,  and Uncurl HideAway Pets.
Recently we had the chance to feature and review J-Animals on my blog. Lydia has been eyeballing these for quite sometime. We all know them as “wearable stuffed animals”. These are amazing because the collection transforms from a fuzzy friend to a wearable piece! It is genius, actually.
The bottom of the animal has velcro on it and comes apart. There are what I would call "footless pajamas" inside of it! It zips up the middle to wear!
 She was super excited when she put it on! I got a medium for her because I wanted her to grow into it.
 Check out the back. Completely adorable!
 Putting it back up was a breeze! My 7 year old done it herself! You simply roll, tuck and velcro it back together!
J-Animals come in 5 different animals! a su-purr cat, zany Zebra, paw-sitively awesome dog, groovy Giraffe and magical Unicorn! They also come in 3 different sizes so adults can wear them too. Be a kid again! Have fun! As you can see, Lydia received zany Zebra. She is in love with it and fell asleep in it tonight. She refuses to take it off!
If you want one of these guys for yourself, you can do so for the retail price of $29.99! Don't forget as I mentioned previously, the The Jay at Play Collection also has Fill-Up on Tummy Stuffers,  and Uncurl HideAway Pets. The Tummy Stuffers available for the retail price of $19.99 each- have mouths that open and they can stuff all of their belongings inside! They come in several different styles. Spotted Dalmatian and Blue Leopard, polka-dotted Bunny and Giraffe, purple and pink striped Cat, and awesome argyle Monkey.
The Hideaway Pets are cute as well. They are snuggable, huggable friends that snap open to play, and when it’s time for bed or a nap, they curl up and hide away – doing double duty as the perfect pillow. They are all 15" and each comes with an “Adventure Card” with their name and a fun fact about them. 
You can find them in the following styles: doggone adorable Siberian Husky, positively purr-fect Persian Kitten, roarsome (but never fierce!) African Lion, warm and fuzzy Snow Monkey, very handsome Hedgehog and absolutely lovable Lop Eared Bunny. These are available for the retail price of $19.99 each too! 
All of the items mentioned can not only be purchased on their website, but also at national retailers such as Target, Walmart, and Toys "R" Us. Be sure to visit J-Animals on their social media to stay up to date with the latest! 

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