Showing posts with label Must have for families. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Must have for families. Show all posts

Wednesday, November 20, 2019

The Creative QT StoryBricks Letter Board is Not Your Average Letter Board -- It is Even Better! (Review)

Disclosure: I was sent a ample from the vendor in exchange for an honest review. All views shared are mine and mine alone.





If the invention of the Stuff 'n Sit stuffed animal storage bean bag wasn't enough, the folks at Creative QT also have another fun product that kids (and parents) will love -- the StoryBricks Letter Board.  

Here is more about StoryBricks Letter Board by Creative QT :



"Move over felt boards - build your message instead on our magnetic LEGO compatible StoryBricks Letter Board.  It's perfect for displaying messages that inspire or just make you smile.  Each package includes a MagPlate base and white brick border, a huge selection of StoryBricks with storage bag, two removable tools for easy letter changes, and a collapsible for tabletop display.

Features:



  • COMPATIBLE WITH ALL MAJOR BUILDING BRICKS - Don't Just Say It, Build It! The original brick building Letter Board on the market, StoryBricks Letter Board is compatible with all major brands of building bricks, including LEGO®, and comes with more than 285 letter board accessories.
  • GREAT LEARNING TOOL FOR KIDS - Inspire numeracy and literacy by encouraging kids to practice math, spelling and reading on this grey Letter Board. Your little learners will love creating Letter Board words and messages with easy to read black and white letter board letters.
  • SUPER STRONG MAGNETIC BACKING - Perfect for the side of the fridge, the filing cabinet, and more! Don’t have a magnetic surface? No problem! We’ve included a handy easel, so you can prop up your StoryBricks Letter Board anywhere, from your kitchen to your classroom.



  • EASY TO CHANGE - Two (2) included removal tools make clearing the Letter Board a two-second job. Quickly and easily add new notes, quotes, messages and reminders for your family with our convenient Letter Board letters. Store your StoryBricks in the handy muslin bag between use.
  • DISCLAIMER - This magnetic message board is not associated or endorsed by LEGO. LEGO is a trademark of the LEGO® Group of companies. Creative QT products are laboratory tested for compliance with requirements and free of lead, cadmium and phthalates so you can play with confidence."

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So, why is the magnetic building brick letter board a favorite of mine, and must include in my holiday gift guide.  For starters, if your family is busy like mine is, then this letter board comes in handy to let everyone know what is on the menu for dinners each week, so you don't have kids (or husbands) asking you repeatedly what is for dinner.  The StoryBricks Letter Board by Creative is also great to display the week's schedule including your kids' sports games and club meet ups, as well as any important appts. that everyone needs to be reminded of.  I know what you are thinking, isn't that what a calendar is for?  While I have multiple calendars hanging on the walls in my house (yes, multiple ones - one for homeschool classes and activities, my own calendar to note appts., birthdays, etc., another one for the girls to note upcoming movie releases and events they want to attend, and another one that I use to keep track of my blog posts I have scheduled and deadlines I have to meet).  So, with all of these calendars hanging up, they are rarely looked at by anyone else in the house except me, leaving everyone else asking me what we have scheduled for the day or week.  Since adding the StoryBricks Letter Board by Creative QT  to our fridge, I have had my girls and husband asking me less about what is for dinner and what is happening in any given week.  It really is nice not having to repeat myself day in and day out, thanks to a simple letter board, that everyone in the house can read, add notes to with the StoryBricks Letters, which are easy to attach and remove, and can be stored in a cinch storage bag included with the StoryBricks Letter Board set.




The StoryBricks Letter Board has a magnetic backing, so you can keep on a fridge, or pull off and work at the table adding your letters/wording, before putting back on the fridge, or any other magnetic area in your house,  You also don't have to worry of the StoryBricks Letter Board by Creative QT leaving a residue like you would get with sticky backing products, as it just sticks with the super strong magnetic backing, which I personally love.

We have been using the StoryBricks Letter Board by Creative QT for a few weeks now, and I can't believe I went this long without out.  But, I am so glad we have a StoryBricks Letter Board now, and use it day in and day out.  There are even days where I will surprise the girls with a joke or inspiration quote for them to read.  And, my husband has even got in on the fun in leaving the girls messages reminding them to do their best with classes or projects they are working on.  And, when my girls get their hands on it, they like practicing their weekly spelling words, writing about their favorite toys, or leaving notes for us to find and read.  




I could go on and on about the StoryBricks Letter Board by Creative QT, but this is one of those products that you really must pick up and try for yourself, to see why my family and so many others love it.  I plan to pick up two more of the StoryBricks Letter Board for my girls to keep in their rooms and use.  




They are more willing to practice their spelling and writing when using the StoryBricks Letter Board I have on the fridge, and know that if they have their own, this will continue when they are in their rooms.  So, it is a win-win for everyone. 



They will get to make fun signs and messages, and as their homeschool parent/teacher, I don't have to harp on them to practice their spelling or writing, as they will do it willfully, and have fun doing it, too!



This is one of those gifts that you could give to both kids and adults, and that they will actually use.  And, at only $29.00, you can't go wrong with this handy letter board, that you can use day in and day out for all your needs. You can learn more about the StoryBricks Letter Board by Creative QT by visiting https://creativeqt.net/collections/storybricks


Disclosure: I was sent a ample from the vendor in exchange for an honest review. All views shared are mine and mine alone.
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Thursday, November 8, 2018

The Cup Cozy Pillow is the World's Best Cup Holder for Home and On The Go - Get One for Everyone on Your Holiday Shopping List This Year! (Review)

Disclosure: I was sent a sample from the vendor in exchange for an honest review. All views shared are mine and mine alone.


Do you have a little man who comes into your house at night or when you aren't home and steals one of your family's socks?  Over time, you find that he is making more frequent visits and you are are left with lonely socks, unable to find their match.  I have a basket filled in the laundry room with these lonely socks, in hopes of reconnecting their with pair one day.  On occasion, my girls will run and grab two mismatched socks to wear -- this is usually when they are running low on socks due to not having matches, and I finally decided not to replace socks.  One day I hope to catch this sock thief and see what he is doing with all our socks. :-)

In addition to a sock thief, we also have phone and remote control thieves, who like playing games on us, and will hide our stuff, only to make us tear the house apart looking for them.  While hide and seek is a fun game, it isn't when all you want to do it use your phone or sit down after a long day and watch some television.  It is difficult when you can't find your phone or the remote.  And, while I grew up being my family's personal remote control and changing the channel on our dial television, I have since retired from this job, and prefer my trusty old remote to do the job for me.

Maybe there is a secret land where all these thieves live, and they are living it up with our gadgets and socks, and having a good laugh at our expense.  Or, maybe we are just so busy and forget where we put things.  I would prefer to think it is a thief taking our stuff, but we all know this isn't the case.  So, what can be done to keep remotes and even sippy cups and drink bottles (which also are good at going missing) safe and within arms' reach from us when we are on the couch, or on the go?  Enter the Cup Cozy Pillow...which you may have seen in an "As Seen on TV" infomercial or on Steve Harvey's Funderdome show. 

I first learned of this product by doing a search online for something to keep my remotes and drinks in one place, as I was growing tired on losing the remote or having my girls misplace their drink cups, when they weren't spilling them on the couch, or knocking them on the floor.  As soon as I saw the Cup Cozy Pillow, I had to get my hands on one, and try it out for myself. 


I read so many rave reviews on Amazon, and saw how others solved the same issues we were experiences (minus the missing socks, which is still an ongoing issue in our house), and knew this was just what we needed.


After reaching out to the folks at Cup Cozy Pillow, they sent me a sample of their 5 cup deluxe cozy pillow (also available in 3 whole cup holder, too).  While my husband and gears weren't excited to try it out, I sure was! I wanted to put it to the test and see how it worked at keeping my remotes for our television and streaming devices all in one location, as well as have a spot to put my phone and a hot or cold beverage.  With four people in our household, I knew the 5 whole cup cozy pillow was what we needed, so everyone had their own spot to store a drink when we enjoyed quality time on the couch.



So, how did the Cup Cozy Pillow work?  Perfectly!  I love how you can place this cup cozy pillow on the couch cushion next to you, on a nearby foot rest or end table, and have everything you need all in one place. No more worrying about where a particular remote walked off to, or having a drink spill when someone gets up off the couch. 

I have seen through the Cup Cozy Pillow website that this product is great for on-the-go travel, used when camping, on picnics, etc. 




This is such a versatile product and one you will try once and wonder how you ever lived without it.  Since receiving the Cup Cozy Pillow to try out, we have not had a visit by the remote or phone thief, and I am not running to grab paper towels to clean up a drink spill on the couch or floor, which I love!  It is great to sit down on the couch and have the remotes in one spot and a spot to hold my drink, when I need a free hand. 

With the holidays fast approaching, why not check off everyone on your shopping list by gifting them with their very own Cup Cozy Pillow.  They are great for kids away at college, busy families with kids, grandparents, etc. Once you try this product you will see why I and so many other people can't stop raving about and recommend the Cup Cozy Pillow.



So, what are you waiting for?  Say goodbye once and for all to the remote and phone thief in your house, and get this handy cup holder pillow today.  Head on over to http://cupcozypillow.com/ to place your order today.

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More about the Cup Cozy Pillow:



"Why move to get your cup when you don't have to?  Embrace your inner laziness with the world's BEST cup holder, The Cup Cozy Pillow  With it's unique patented, expandable cup hole walls you won't find any other cup holder that will fit such a vast number of cups, mugs, cans, or bottles. Not only is it THE ultimate cup holder, it also can be used to hold all your TV watching essentials like snacks, reading glasses, TV remotes, gaming controllers and more! "

Features:

-Fits Almost Any Size or Style of Cup, Mug, Bottle or Can
-Insulates Your Drink to Keep It Hot or Cold Longer
-Super Soft to the Touch Velboa Removable, Washable Cover
-Lightweight and Portable-Use It at Home or Take It With You!
-Convenient Place to Keep All the Small Items You Use daily!
-Dimensions: 13.5"W X 13.5"L X 3.5"H
-Weight: 1.125 LBS




- Available in 3 whole or 5 whole pillows, in a variety of colors and fabric designs (check out all the options here: http://cupcozypillow.com)

Cup Cozy Pillow Social Media Channels:



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Disclosure: I was sent a sample from the vendor in exchange for an honest review. All views shared are mine and mine alone.
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