As an avid scrapbooker, I could not wait to try the Penless stickers.  Penless products incorporate a QR code into different mediums such as stickers and bookmarks that allow you to easily attach a video to a physical object.  In order to do so, you do have to download the Penless App and make an account.  Once you do so, you simply scan the sticker you would like to use and attach the video you would like to see when it is scanned.  The person you are giving the sticker to must also have the app installed to see the video.  Penless stickers are so easy to use, I only needed to practice scanning and uploading once and I was on my way.  The stickers come in a variety of cute designs so that they can fit into a baby shower, wedding, camping trip or your taco Tuesday lunch with friends.  Penless stickers are great for gift givers, scrapbookers or someone who wants to add an original flare to cards, books, journals or anything else in life.  

Bug Protector Natural Mosquito Repellent is an all natural bug spray.  The active ingredients are all plant based including Lemongrass Oil, Geranium Oil, Peppermint Oil, and Cinnamon Oil; because of this Bug Protector smells wonderful instead of a heavy chemical scent.  In addition, Bug Protector really works.  I live and work in places where the bugs can get very heavy.  With Bug Protector I noticed a large decrease in the bugs that were bothering me.  For application, I felt safe using this on my whole family, including my three year old.  There was also no greasy or heavy residue from this spray.  After being most of the day, I noticed that re-application was needed after a little more than two hours.  

We absolutely loved playing these fast-paced, fun and educational games! I received the Top Trumps Wonders of the World, Space and Volcanoes as well as Presidents, United States and Countries.  Since the games are all played the same way -choosing a category with the highest rating and calling it out and then the person with the highest rating collecting the rest of the cards- everyone was able to dive right in.  As educators, we all took time to read the accompanying facts and decided how they best fit in with lessons.  When we introduced the games to the students, they understood how to play very quickly and wanted to look through all of their cards to see the pictures. After they played a few cards, they began to read facts about the cards and tell them to the group before playing a round.   I think these are a wonderful teaching resource that can be used to introduce a topic or to wrap up and review. 

These games were received for free in return for an honest review. 

​I received the Ozobot Evo Educator Entry kit to use at work.  I am not well versed in robotics or coding, but often use it in classes that I teach.  I found the Ozobot Evo Educator Entry kit to be easy to use and informative.  The kit comes with one Ozobot Evo, four color markers, a charging cable and a guide.  The guide was very well laid out and user-friendly .  The activities in the guide helped myself and other educators be able to quickly learn how to use the Ozobot Evo and utilize its abilities to teach students about robots and code.  Since the Ozobot Evo is able to read color code done with the markers as well as be coded from a computer, the Ozobot Evo is versatile in age range.  Students from Kindergarten through high school enjoyed using  the Ozobot. 

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I have been using Seventh Generation's Multi-Purpose wipes to clean my kitchen for several weeks now.  Compared to my usual multi-purpose wipe, these work just as well.  The first thing I noticed was the scent, a pleasant and natural mint scent is all that I could smell.  These wipes are also 98% bio-based, so I felt a lot better about using them compared to other wipes.  As I was cleaning, the wipes were able to clean up all of the usual kitchen messes.  I did need to use a little extra elbow grease with stuck on messes, but that was the only difference I noticed.  These wipes are also safe for most surfaces, but I would double-check the label before using.  Overall, a practical multi-purpose wipe that is better for the environment. 

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Seventh Generation's Ultra-Thin Pads are comfortable and effective.  The pad is not too bulky and is the right length for me.  The filler was effective for a regular flow.  I like that these provide a more environmentally friendly option that is chlorine free and wood pulp based.  

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I use these wipes with my toddler who has sensitive skin.  I usually use cloth wipes with water, but when we are on-the-go these work well and are a good environmentally friendly option.  After using them on and off for a week, we had no skin issues.  The wipes are a little bigger and thicker than some others, so I could use less for cleaning up messes.  I also liked that they are safe to use on hands and faces for cleaning up food messes.  As a bonus, the design on the wipe is really cute, too.

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Lexicon Go!

A fast paced word game that will get your brain working.  Great for families or adults, players test themselves by racing to get rid of their tiles by making words.  I loved that this can be played with just two people or a group.  It can take as little as a few seconds for one round, but you can keep the fun going in a play-off style event. Small and portable, this one is also good to take on the road.


Top Trumps

 Top Trumps are card games in a variety of topics that have players face off in order to try and collect all of the cards in the deck.  This was a very easy game to play and my three year old easily caught on.  Kids only have to be able to read and understand numbers and values in order to play. Young kids and families can choose a topic that they enjoy and easily play as each game has the same set of rules.  With topics ranging from puppies to popular movies and places, the cards can be used as teaching tools or remembering favorite movie scenes.
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I was given the opportunity to play Top Trumps games and Lexicon Go! through Tryazon.

My two year old and I were able to try the Toddler Mum-Mum Organic Rice Biscuits in Mango & Kiwi and Sweet Potato & Pomegranate flavors.  The first thing I noticed is that these are a great snack for on the go, they are packaged with two biscuits in a pack, so they are easy to grab and go.  Next, the ingredients are all organic and there is a short ingredient list- all foods I recognize.  They are also low calorie and low sugar with 40 calories a serving and 2 grams of sugar.  To top it off, my toddler actually likes to eat them.  I might help that I called them 'cookies,' but this is a snack that he likes and will eat anytime.  The flavor is similar to a rice cake with a sweet hint of fruit for each.  Both flavor combinations work well, with the mango kiwi being a little sweeter.  The texture easily melts and chews, but is still suitable for a good chewer.  Overall, a responsible and healthy snack choice.

Quadrillion is a fun but challenging problem-solving puzzle game that can be played with one player or a team.  Players must complete a puzzle by filling in all the spaces with the different shaped bricks, it reminded us of Tetris!  Our team of educators enjoyed the different levels that they game can be played on from less challenging to more challenging in order to reach a wide age range or build on skills.  As we played the game, we enjoyed the easy set-up and compact size.  Quadrillion also worked on a variety of skills such as spacial relations, shapes and area as well as team building, creative thinking, perseverance.  We will be using this game in classes and camps to work on problem solving and team building.           

Penguins On Ice is a demanding puzzle game that can be played with one person or a team.  Players must find out how to fit all the penguins on the ice board as shown with puzzle pieces that are able to shift shapes.  This game is able to be adjusted for different levels and age groups.  Penguins On Ice took the concepts of spacial relations, area, critical thinking and teamwork to another level as we watched ideas grow and solutions arise.  Compact, portable, great for the road or to get brains warmed-up.

Trucky 3 is a block games aimed at the preschool and early childhood ages.  Children are given the problem of how to fit certain blocks into a truck without the blocks spilling over the top. This game has different levels as well and can help to reinforce concepts such as shape, size and color and then move on to spacial relations and fit.  We were excited to use this within our Preschool as a facilitated activity.

Color Code is a coding game that uses different color and shape disks to solve a problem.  Players must figure out the order in which to place the disks to recreate a picture.  From easiest to hardest the variety of challenges grows with age and ability level and works on a diversity of skills such as color, shape, order of operations, orientation, coding and problem solving.  Our educators loved this as a puzzle challenge in order to get students' brains working.

These games were received for free in return for an honest review.