CreateOn ~ A Gift That Can Be Enjoyed By The Whole Family

 Looking for a birthday gift that can be enjoyed by the whole family? CreateOn has a whole album of Magna-Tiles for displaying, building, and playing with everyone in the house.

I received a set of CreateOn Photo Tiles in exchange for a feature on my website.

 My first-born grandchild is turning 4 this month. It seems like yesterday I was planning my daughter's baby shower with Lemon Cupcakes With Lemon Blackberry Buttercream Frosting. I am so excited to tell you about the perfect birthday gift that I found for her. When I was trying to decide what to get the first grandchild on both sides of the family, who has way too many toys, I knew that I had to be creative with my gift choice. So I did some online gift shopping for gifts for preschoolers and I stumbled upon the perfect birthday gift for children and adults. 

 Do you remember Magna-Tiles? Do you remember having fun stacking these magnets? My grandchildren love these magnetic tiles and have a bunch of them. It was a birthday gift suggestion from my daughter about these magnetic tiles that help me discover CreateOn Photo Tiles. These custom double-sided tiles are compatible with all Magna-Tiles and are a great way to create magnetic photo albums that can be displayed or played with. 

Download your favorite photos and let the fun begin

CreateOn are Magna-Tiles that you create with your favorite photos. Creating the tiles that are magnets is easy and fun. There are plenty of sizes available. From large tiles to small ones, you simply decide what best suits the pictures you want to display. Then you download your photos and start creating your tiles.

 Since this was going to be a birthday gift for my granddaughter, I decided to have my daughter select the photos for the tiles. My daughter decided to use photos from a recent family vacation. The photos included family photos and pictures of animals that they saw while visiting a zoo. Since the tiles are double-sided, my daughter put a zoo animal on one side and a family photo on the other side. Once I saw the photos my daughter selected for the magnetic tiles, I knew that this was going to be a great birthday gift. Since my daughter did all the creating online at the CreateOn website, she was able to keep the birthday gift a surprise to her daughter.

Photo tiles for decorative and play purposes 

 CreateOn tiles are meant to be displayed but are durable enough to be played with. Whether you choose to display the tiles on the refrigerator or on a shelf, these tiles are made for creative fun. Since the tiles have magnets in them, you can build with them and recreate your photo display in so many ways. Everyone in the house can have fun playing with the square magnetic tiles. So place the tiles in a place that grabs everyone's attention. So they will want to grab the tiles and play with them.

Entertainment without digital devices

 A decade ago the toy industry was claiming that kids are getting older, meaning digital amusements were grabbing their attention while they mastered basic reading and writing. How times have changed! The recent pandemic heightened the growing trend of the kidult, a beyond-childhood consumer of toys and nostalgia that comforts and entertains the big kids in the house and the younger kids. So, it wasn’t surprising that toymaker CreateOn was a finalist in the prestigious Toy Foundation’s Toy Of The Year.

 When the CreateOn tiles arrived at my house, I could not wait to see the magnetic tile squares in person. I love how all 26 tiles neatly fit into a small square box. That makes gift wrapping so simple! Of course, I had to play with them before I wrapped them for a gift. The tiles quickly stuck to each other and I had fun stacking the tiles. The CreateOn tiles are also compatible with all Magna-Tiles. I knew that my granddaughter was going to love her birthday gift. I also knew that mom, dad, and little sister would also have fun playing with the tiles.

Photo tiles that are keepsakes for generations

 Memories are so important to our lives and photos are the best way to preserve memories. While my granddaughter may have fun stacking the photo tiles and sticking them on the fridge, it is the memories of this family vacation that will grab her attention many years later. The Magna-Tiles magnetic tiles will help her and her little sister revisit this vacation later in life. The tiles will give mom and dad an opportunity to help them remember the trip. 

CreateOn Photo Tiles are the best gift for all ages

While this gift of magnetic photo tiles is going to be a birthday present for my 4-year-old granddaughter, I am already thinking about the next gift opportunity. My mom's birthday is in a couple months and I know that she would love a photo gift. My mom's memory is declining and she forgets things. Having a set of photo tiles with pictures of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren will help her remember everyone. Plus when the great-grandchildren come to visit her, they will have something to play with.

CreateOn's custom photo tiles are perfect for displaying, building, and playing with the whole family!

About CreateOn

 Produced in the USA, CreateOn® has proudly partnered with beloved Magna-Tiles® Structures® to bring you endless inspiration and hands-on fun, learning, self-expression, and creativity. From our Magna-Tiles Structures playsets, which provide hours of screen-free entertainment and education for kids, to our My Magna-Tiles Structures custom photo tiles, we bring experiences and memories to life. However we imagine it, our products are an innovative approach to learning and storytelling.

Get more details about creating your custom photo tiles here

BONELESS SKATERS FOR SUMMER FUN

Introducing #Boneless Skaters – mini, electric-powered skateboards with hyper-poseable skaters and crazy stunt playsets.  

#Boneless is a line of electric-powered, mini skateboards with poseable skaters and stunt playsets. Kids can use the figures and the skateboards to do stunts. The skateboards come with a power charger that quick-charges the board in seconds. Kids can twist and bend the #Boneless skaters and pose them in different positions until they find the optimal position for each trick they attempt.

  The boys have been out of school for three weeks and the boredom is here. The fun of being on their computers and phones all day is starting to be boring for them. One child has declared that he can't wait for school to start. Who are these kids and where have my boys gone?

 Summer vacation started out fun for the boys but this summer has been different for them. So many factors have made their summer fun not so fun. The city ended the free lunch program at our neighborhood park so my boys have not been going to the park to see their friends. I have suggested that they bike a couple of miles to another park but they complain that it is too hot out and that the food is gross. Then the nearby forest fires postponed my son's sailing camp till July. The boys have a bad case of the covid slide. 

I am not on the entertainment committee

 My boys are teenagers so they really don't like doing things like visiting museums or the pool. Plus I don't have a car most days as the tough times have delayed our purchase of another car. Shopping for a car in the year 2022 is quite a challenge I kind of like that they are bored as they are eager to do their chores and do yard work for neighbors. My job keeps me busy and I don't feel one bit guilty that they are on their devices. I have tried to be the device police but it is quite hard when that is how they communicate with friends. 

So instead of monitoring device time, I instead look for activities that might lure them away from their video games. So I was happy when a brand reached out to me and wanted to send me some BONELESS SKATERS.

Let the fun begin!

 My boys were eager to check out the Boneless Skaters skateboard action toys. The big box of toys arrived when my husband and I were in New York for our middle kid's graduation. When I got home the teen boys could not wait to try the skateboard toys out. In typical mom blogger fashion, I stalled the boys with the "I have to take pictures first" line. 

A couple of days later, I had time to take photos of the skateboard playsets and skater dudes. I, of course, used mom bribery first and had the boys do some chores like take out the trash and fold the laundry. It is amazing how quickly my boys move when they get to play with new toys.

Easy to assemble

 The nice thing about having teens when doing toy reviews is, that they assemble all the toys for me and set up my photos. The Boneless Skaters and Boneless Skater playsets were easy to assemble. We only needed 3 AAA batteries and a screwdriver. The batteries were for the power charger and the screwdriver was to open the back of the charger.

We received 3 Boneless Skaters and 2 Boneless Skater playsets.

 There are 6 different Boneless figures to select from. and 4 different playsets. Each figure set includes a skater, skateboard, charging base, and collectible deck (3 AA batteries not included). My boys liked that the skater dudes twisted and bent ~ like they’re boneless!

~ Stunt playsets do NOT come with Boneless Skaters. Skaters are sold separately.

The charging base is what makes the skaters move. You simply put the skater on the base for 15 seconds. My boys had to, of course, see what happens when you leave the skaters on the base for a long time. The skaters get more speed for longer times!

The skaters are fun to play with by themselves and we had fun making them go fast on the table. Then my boys put together the skater playsets.

CrayPlay SuperStreet Skate Park

The CrayPlay SuperStreet Skate Park included ramps, fences, and stickers so we were able to make a skateboard park for the Boneless skaters. I liked that there were suction cups to keep the fences in place. The electric-powered, mini stunt skateboards with the skateboard guys on them had a place to have fun. My boys had fun making the skaters go fast up and down the ramps.

~ Easy to assemble, adjustable fencing. 

~ Customize your park with graffiti stickers.

~ Stunt playsets do NOT come with Boneless Skaters. Skaters are sold separately.

CrayPlay Big Air Mega-Ramp

The CrayPlay Big Air Mega-Ramp was my favorite playset for the Boneless Skaters. It was fun to let the skaters loose down the tall ramps. Of course, like a beginner skater, my skater had epic fails but it was fun to watch the skater fly off the skateboard ramp.

~ 3-foot-long quarter pipe ramp with a drop-in platform for maximum drop-in speed. 

~ 3 adjustable ramp settings – for flips, long jumps, or short jumps. 

~ You can customize your ramp with graffiti stickers.

~ Stunt playsets do NOT come with Boneless Skaters. Skaters are sold separately.

No devices are needed for this fun

My boys had fun playing with the Boneless Skaters with the playsets. Then they explored other ways to have fun with the skaters. My boys raced the skaters on the floor and posed the skaters in many different positions. You can even have the skaters skate off a stack of books. These Boneless skaters will be fun to take to the park. The basketball court would give the skaters plenty of room to skate.

Sold at Target

The Boneless Skaters and playsets are sold at Target stores and online at Target.com. These Boneless Skaters remind me of those mini finger skateboards that my older boys played with many years ago. The best difference is the Boneless Skaters are supercharged with bendy skaters. 

 #Boneless is a line of electric-powered, mini skateboards with poseable skaters and stunt playsets. Kids can use the figures and the skateboards to do stunts. The skateboards come with a power charger that quick-charges the board in seconds. Kids can twist and bend the #Boneless skaters and pose them in different positions until they find the optimal position for each trick they attempt.

PonyCycle®, Makes My Dreams Come True!

 I have already posted two blogs about how my children love PonyCycle toys, they are just amazing, and have brought so much fun to my family!

 However, I have a dream of a PonyCycle toy for my son: I would like to buy him a bigger pony. My granddaughters ride PonyCycle toys every day, but my elder son could only look at them enviously because he is 13 years old, he is too old to ride Model N or Model U Size 4. It is such a pity right? I really hope that they could ride ponies happily together!

 I cared about my son’s reaction as soon as my granddaughter ride the pony, so I decided to send emails to the PonyCycle official team, to ask for an answer that if they would design a new size of PonyCycle toys for those kids who have already grown up because they still want to horse riding experience when they don’t have a real one.

 What excited me so much is that they gave me a positive reply, a bigger size for 7+ big kids will be released on January 1, 2022!

 I can’t wait to tell this exciting news to all my children immediately, they were so surprised that they almost jumped up! As I just mentioned before, I’ve been thinking about buying a bigger pony for my eldest son for a long time, and it will come true! Our family is about to welcome a new member! I believe you will be as excited as me if you have the same demand who desires to have a bigger size of PonyCycle toy for bigger kids!

As I just mentioned in my previous blogs, compared with PonyCycle® Model N 2018, Model U 2021 has been greatly changed in all aspects!

 Quality Appearance: Compliant fur and hair, comparable to a real horse

 Safe Stopping Brake: Hand-controlled, Safety Stop brake ensures very gentle and gradual braking

 Realistic Sounds: Easily squeeze the ears for realistic neighing and galloping sounds

 Updated  Bearing One-way Wheels: Without a stop ring, the craft is upgraded for a smoother ride. A larger contact area makes more stable use.

 Non-slip Solid Half Arc Pedals: Increase the force area, non-slip and wear-resistant.

 Optional Pedal Pads: You can purchase pedal pads to help kids reach the pedals easily. It increases the foot reach by about 3cm in height.

 Optional Reins: You can purchase reins to help kids feel more like riding a real pony.

 New Sophisticated Package: new design, more colorful.​

 PonyCycle® even launched New Christmas Costumes suitable for all models: The right thing to warm your heart and bring up memories of Christmas.

That’s really a good idea, is it?!

PonyCycle makes my dream come true! We are looking forward to the new size, this will be definitely the best gift for my son.

JOOKI Streaming Wifi Music & Story Speaker For Kids

 Looking for a kid-friendly wifi music player? The new Jooki speaker is a wireless screen-free music/audiobook player is perfect for kids.

I received a Jooki in exchange for a feature on Mom Knows Best

 Meet Jooki -- the first kids’ speaker with streaming music and audio capabilities. The new Jooki speaker is a wireless screen-free music/audiobook player with a Spotify connection. Featuring Jooki’s patented NFC-enabled ToyTouch® Technology, Jooki lets kids operate the speaker independently using figurines or tokens as a remote control that triggers playlists that parents preset with a few clicks on the Jooki app. Guided by Montessori education principles, the award-winning Jooki player connects through Wi-Fi for music and audiobook streaming and Bluetooth for wireless headset listening, helping parents empower their children to develop creativity, independence, and emotional awareness through the child’s own access to a wide range of pre-selected songs, music, and stories. Faster, lighter, and better, Jooki Generation 2 is magic at a kid’s fingertips! 

 Kids love using mom's and dad's electrical devices for entertainment. The problem is devices like smartphones and tablets can be dropped or broken. Electronics also can be hard to monitor and children can end up on inappropriate websites or worse yet make phone calls to 911. While smart devices and screens are a great form of entertainment for kids, they are not always the best options for young children. 

Too much screen time on devices is not a good thing for kids. 

 I was happy to discover a device for my grandchildren called the Jookie. This amazing wireless screen-free music player allows kids to listen to their favorite music and favorite stories. The best part is mom and dad have complete control over what they are listening to. 

Jooki Connects with Spotify  

 Jooki embraces the modern way to consume music through Spotify streaming, unlike many other children’s speakers that operate with CDs. Jooki lets kids listen to the audio content that they want, whenever they want: Spotify and MP3 audio files of music, songs, and stories can be imported offline or streamed directly from the speaker. 

Jooki is a smart device

This unique children's speaker helps kids develop skills like creativity, independence, and emotional awareness. To be able to listen to music or a story kids simply place a token on the Jooki player. So parents can decide when children can use Jooki which can help limit screen time. Jooki can be used to help kids learn or for screen-free entertainment.

Jooki Features:

·  Wireless screen-free portable music and story speaker made for kids.

·  ToyTouch® Technology: playlists start when a colorful RFID-enabled figurine or token is placed on Jooki.

·  Plays Spotify content and local MP3 audio files.

·  Wi-Fi enabled.

·  Bluetooth connection to wireless headsets

·  Volume limited to protect kids’ hearing.

·  Easy control knobs for kids to switch tracks, adjust volume, and turn Jooki on and off.

·  The Jooki app lets parents easily associate Spotify playlists with tokens and figurines.

·  USB-C charging with built-in battery for 8 hours of playtime.

· Lighter, faster, and better than the first generation of Jooki.

· Ages 3 and up. 

  I decided that Jooki would be a great Christmas present for my granddaughters. My grandbabies are 1 and 3 years old so Jooki is an age-appropriate gift for them. This device can be used for so many different things. Their mom can fill the Jooki up with all their favorite kid songs and stories. Then when mom decides that they can use Jooki, she gives them the appropriate token to start the listening fun. Jooki can be used at home, in the car, and even at the grocery store. This kid device is portable and durable.

The Jooki is also simple for kids to use, so mom can use Jooki for entertainment when she needs to get stuff done. Right now the oldest grandchild is being potty trained and her reward for going potty is to hear her favorite song. After my grandchild goes potty, mom can hand her a Jooki token to listen to music. Jooki can also be great for bedtime music or stories.

 So now parents don't have to worry about kids damaging their electronic devices or worry about kids ordering things on Alexa while asking the smart speaker to play their favorite song. The Jooki music speaker is made for kids but controlled by the parents. So mom and dad decide when and what kids listen to. 

Get more information about Jooki ~  The wireless screen-free portable music and story speaker made for kids.

The Best Toys For Holiday Presents

 Check out these fun toys that would make the best holiday gifts for kids

We received a free product/and or compensation to help facilitate this post. All opinions expressed are our own.

 My boys are teens and shopping for Christmas gifts has become a challenge. It seems that all they want for gifts are gift cards, shoes, and electronics. To me, those gifts are either pricey or boring. So I like to buy holiday gifts that get them off the sofa and those electronic devices. I like to buy Christmas presents that stimulate their brain or help them to be active. If I can find a gift that they can enjoy together, it is a holiday present that belongs under the Christmas tree.

 So when I had the opportunity to check out some new toys for my teen boys, I said yes. I knew that these would be toys that my boys would be interested in. When the toys arrived at my house, my boys were excited to check them out. My boys could not wait to open the toy packages and try the toys out. 

We received three different toys. One was a cool robotic toy, another was a football-playing game, and the last toy was the familiar Wubble Bubble Ball. My boys have reviewed many different Wubble Bubble Balls in the past and each time they have always been fun to play with. Back in August, my boys had fun with the Wubble Rumblers.  So they were happy to see more Wubbles in this collection of toys.

Wubble Super Wubble Bubble Ball

The first toy that my boys decided to play with was the Wubble Super Wubble Bubble Ball. The name of this toy is fun to say but don't try to say the name quickly as it is sure a tongue twister. I think this is the biggest Wubble Ball that my boys and I have played with and it has some new features that my boys liked.

 The Super Wubble Ball now can be blown up with your mouth. So we no longer needed those special devices or a special air pump. The Wubble Ball comes with a brand new valve that now makes it super easy to inflate. The self-sealing valve is designed to be blown up with your mouth or you can make things easier and use any kind of air pump.

 My boys decided to inflate the Super Wubble ball with a pump that we use for other balls, as they knew this ball was going to be big. The new Super Wubble bubble ball inflated to a gigantic 30 inches! My boys could not wait to play with this super soft and lightweight ball. This ball was so squishy and sure did have a nice bounce to it. 

We decided to play with the Super Wubble inside as it was a windy day outside. Also, we have rocks instead of grass in our yard. This ball can be played with inside or outdoors. Once my boys got the Wubble ball filled with air, they had fun throwing and bouncing this giant ball. The ball is soft enough to mold around things and it also had a nice bounce to it. So it was fun to see my boys wack each other with the Wubble Bubble. I did not have to worry about anyone getting hurt with this ball.

Highlights of the Wubble Super Wubble Bubble Ball

+ Super soft and lightweight, Super Wubble floats through the air like a bubble!

+ Engineered to be gentle, it molds around whatever it hits – foot or face – then bounces away!

+ Designed to be inflated by mouth. No pump needed!

+ Super Wubble inflates a gigantic 2 ½ feet!

+ Enjoy hours of squishy, squashy bouncy fun!

+ Fun for the whole family!

+ Ages 6+

+ Purchase HERE

SpyBots T.R.I.P Robot

 The SpyBot T.R.I.P Robot was a toy that I could not wait to check out. I thought it was a cool electronic toy. This was going to be a robot that even I could have fun with. I liked that the T.R.I.P Robot could alert me to intruders. I was already plotting how I could use the robot to keep my boys out of the kitchen, especially after I cleaned all the dishes. Those boys are always snacking and having a robot on my side might just keep them out of the fridge.

The SpyBots T.R.I.P Robot has a powerful LED Tripwire Alarm that has an invisible motion-sensor beam. So if someone walks through the laser beam, it sets off a screaming siren and flashing lights. So I wanted to see if that will scare away my boys from opening the fridge.

 My boys had other plans for the SpyBots T.R.I.P Robot and decided to place the red robot in the bathroom. So that way the next person who opened the door would be scared. They were hoping that person would be their dad. 

 The SpyBots T.R.I.P Robot can be placed in many places, like a bedroom or near the front door. That way if someone crosses the motion-sensor beam, one can be alerted. This robot can keep people out of your bedroom or let you know if someone is breaking into your house. The T.R.I.P. is one of four Spybots Cybernetic Security Robots that will help kids keep the trespassers away.

Highlights of the SpyBots T.R.I.P Robot

+ Intruders beware! T.R.I.P.’s invisible motion sensors provide 24/7 room security!

+ Power up T.R.I.P. and he projects his security logo on the wall, warning trespassers that the area is under the protection of Spybots!

+ Trip the invisible beam and trigger a screeching alarm and flashing lights. T.R.I.P. will even chase down the trespasser!

+ T.R.I.P. is one of four Spybots Cybernetic Security Robots. Collect them all!

+ Requires 3 AAA batteries (not included)

+ Ages 6+

+ Purchase HERE

All-Pro Passer Robotic Quarterback

 My younger son could not wait to play with the All-Pro Passer Robotic Quarterback toy. I had to first go to the store to buy batteries for the football passing toy. So my son put the football device toy together and as he was reading the instructions on how to play with the football passer, I could hear him telling his brother that this was a cool toy. 

 The All-Pro Passer Robotic Quarterback is a device that always gives you the perfect football throw. The device is the most accurate quarterback on earth! The passer is programmed with the skill, timing, and accuracy of a pro quarterback. So you can go long or short when it throws the ball. You simply select your play, then press hike, slant, post, short or long. Then watch the All-Pro Passer throw a perfect spiral. You can play one-on-one, three-on-three, or with as many players as you want. You can even practice catching on your own! This was going to be the perfect toy for my son to bring to the park. So he could play football with his friends.

 After I bought the batteries, my son could not wait to play with the All-Pro Passer Robotic Quarterback. My son decided to try the passer out in the house, which I do not recommend. He gave the passer a couple of pumps and pressed the button. It made a loud noise and made me jump. The ball went across the room and it was a good thing that my husband caught the football. The passer made the football go fast and far. My son did not give the passer the full amount of pumps but it still went from the kitchen to the family room. 

 Once my son and I took the All-Pro Passer Robotic Quarterback to the park, we were amazed at how far it shot across the park. This football passer can launch the ball more than 25 yards. This was going to be a great item for my son and his friends. They could have some great football games with the All-Pro Passer.

Highlights of  the All-Pro Passer Robotic Quarterback 

+ The most accurate quarterback on earth!

+ Programmed with the skill, timing, and accuracy of a pro quarterback

+ Throws a perfect spiral every time!

+ 9 different passing zones – lets you practice hundreds of plays!

+ Launches the ball over 25 yards

+ Play one-on-one, three-on-three, or with as many players as you want. You can even practice catching on your own!

+ Requires 4 “C” (1.5V) batteries (not included).

+ Ages 8+

+ Purchase HERE 

My boys had a great time checking out these toys and knew that they would make great Christmas gifts or birthday presents. So make sure to click on the links to the toys and check them out. The toys can be found at most Target stores or at target.com. If you need other ideas for gifts for kids. Check out my holiday gift guides from previous years.

16 Holiday Gift Ideas For Tweens & Teens 

~ https://www.momknowsbest.net/2020/11/11-holiday-gift-ideas-for-tweens-teens.html

13 Super Fun Holiday Gift Ideas For Tweens & Teens ~ https://www.momknowsbest.net/2019/11/10-super-fun-holiday-gift-ideas-for.html

The 14 Best Holiday Gift Ideas For Toddlers And Preschoolers ~ https://www.momknowsbest.net/2019/11/the-8-best-holiday-gift-ideas-for.html 

Having Fun With Adventure Force Dart Blasters

 The new dart blaster season is here and my boys loved checking out the newest Buzz Bee Dart Blasters.

I received samples from Buzz Bee to facilitate this post

My youngest boys may be teens but they still enjoy having fun with dart blasters. A couple days ago the newest dart blasters from Buzz Bee arrived at my house. The blasters with darts arrived in a big box and my youngest was amazed over the size of the box. Of course, he wanted to know what was in the box. So I told him, something fun.

This mom, did not tell her boys that they would be reviewing the newest dart shooters. I wanted to surprise them. Usually, when a brand asks me if I want to check out new toys with my teen boys, I ask the boys first if they are interested in the toy. When the toy to be review is dart blasters or water shooters, I don't have to ask. My boys love having dart blaster fights and get excited when they get to review them.

 Sure my teen boys have a closet full of blasters with darts but we can always find room for more. It has been a while since we reviewed toys from Buzz Bee, the last blaster that my boys had amazing fun with was last year. You can see that toy review HERE.

Buzz Bee Dart Blasters are the best foam dart shooters

 I allowed my boys to open the big box that contained the newest dart blasters. My boys were so happy as these dart blasters had some new features on them that my boys were excited to check out. I let my boys look at the new dart blasters but since it was a school day, they could not play with them. I told my boys that we would open the boxes up on Saturday. Thankfully Saturday was only a couple days away.

After I took pictures of the dart blasters in the packaging, I let my boys have fun opening up the boxes. I enjoyed watching their excitement as they inserted the foam darts into the blasters. One son said, "Buzz Bee Dart Blasters are the best foam dart shooters," while the other one agreed and said, "they are better than Nerf." 

 These dart blasters had plenty of foam darts along with rapid-fire dart blasting. My boys loved that the shooters could hold an insane amount of foam darts. Even I was getting excited about playing with the new blasters. 

Adventure Force Triggerfire 30 Dart Drum Blaster

+ Rapid-fire dart blaster 

+ Auto advancing 30 dart drum 

+ Detachable scope 

+ Shoots darts up to 80 feet 

+ 30 long-distance darts

Adventure Force Tetrashot Dart Belt Blaster

+ Ultimate belt blasting action  

+ Auto advancing, 48 shell dart belt: each shell holds 4 darts

+ Shoots darts up to 90 feet

+ 98 long-distance darts

 Once my boys loaded up the Adventure Force Triggerfire 30 Dart Drum Blaster and Adventure Force Tetrashot Dart Belt Blaster with all the darts. It was time for some fun. I love that the darts are made from foam, so I did not have to worry about injuries. 

 It was easy to insert all the dart blaster darts into the devices but it did take a while as these blasters held so many darts. So that meant more action fun and less time reloading darts into the guns. 

 My boys decided to play with the blasters inside so they would not lose any of the darts of foam. I liked the boys thinking, even if that meant I would be finding darts everywhere in my house. Where is the strangest place you have found a foam dart from a dart blaster?

The Adventure Force Blasters are so much fun!

 These foam dart blasters were so fun to shoot. My boys were able to rapid-fire the foam darts at each other from across the room. The best part was not having to reload the blasters with more darts. In less than five minutes the floor was covered with tons of dart blaster foam darts.

 My boys had fun shooting at each other and I had fun watching them. They were having fun without electronic devices. I loved that these dart blasters did not need any batteries. When the boys were finished having fun with the blasters, I had to join in on the fun. 

 I loaded up the dart drum and dart belt blaster with the foam darts. Then I had fun firing the darts at my boys. My boys started complaining about all the darts all over the room and said, "mom, you have to pick all the darts up!" The boys had just cleaned up the mess of the darts and did not like the mess I made.

 After I had fun, I cleaned up all the darts from the floor and then place the Adventure Force blasters in the closet. I told the boys that these blasters are my favorite and they better watch out for mom having fun shooting the darts at them.

You can find these fun dart blasters in the toy section at Walmart stores and at the below online links

Adventure Force Tetrashot Dart Belt Blaster

Adventure Force Triggerfire 30 Dart Drum Blaster

Wubble Rumblers Now Feature Marvel Heroes and WWE Wrestlers

How to have play fights with no injuries. These inflatables are so fun for kids of all ages

 We received a free product/and or compensation from Wubble to help facilitate this post. All opinions expressed are our own.

  As a mom to four boys (and one girl), I am quite used to the rough and tumble that comes with raising boys. I have been raising boys for 27 years. Two of my sons are adults and the other two are teens. Boys can be wild and crazy but they are what makes my life exciting. It does not matter what age boys are, they love to wrestle and have battles. So I have learned over the years how to make the play of boys safer. I have also learned how to let boys be boys. Most boys love action play and as a mom, I have learned to set rules when it comes to their wild play so they don't hurt one another.

 I remember when the youngest boys were little and how they would hurt each other with their active play. Their wild play would start out with both of them having fun. Then moments later someone would get hurt and they would not each other. Then I would have to intervene and separate the boys for a while. Once they were done with their time out, my boys would be best buds again and start the wild crazy fun again. I was always busy redirecting their endless energy.\

Teen boys still have plenty of energy

 Now that my boys are older, they love playing games on their devices. Some days I secretly let them veg out on their devices just so I can have a quiet house. I don't feel one bit guilty about not limiting device time right now as I know that once school starts my boys will be busy with homework and school activities. School is starting in a couple of days for my boys so it is all good.

 My boys also have plenty of non-screen time every day as they hang out with friends at the park near our house. While my boys are at the park with friends, they are having fun playing basketball and other sports. Some of the other sports that my boys play while at the park are hockey and soccer.

Wubble Rumblers Marvel Heroes & WWE Wrestlers

If you are a mom of older boys or even girls, you probably are always looking for toys that get them off their devices. Maybe you are looking for a toy that will encourage your kids to exercise or maybe you just need a great birthday present. The Wubble Rumblers fit all these suggestions and are a favorite toy with my boys. My teen boys got to check out the Wubble Rumblers last year (see my review HERE) and now my boys are excited to have fun with some new Wubble Rumblers.

 Wubble Rumblers now feature Marvel Heroes and WWE® Wrestlers. My boys were excited to check out the inflatable action-play figures. My youngest loved that Wubble Rumblers featured Marvel characters and was happy that we received an Iron Man inflatable. His new bedroom will be decorated with Marvel superheroes and he has a wall print of Iron Man. So the Iron Man Wubble will look awesome being displayed on his dresser. That is after Iron Man battles The Undertaker® and Daniel Bryan®.

Play fighting with no injuries

 My boys had a blast checking out the newest Wubble Rumblers. These super-sized action-play inflatables were easy to inflate and blew up to an incredible 3 feet tall! The inflatables were squishy, squashy, super soft, and made from lightweight material. So they were perfect for fighting.

 I had to lay down some rules before I let my boys start their epic battle. I told my boys that they could only hit each other Wubble Rumbler and not each other. So that meant no hitting their brother over the head with the wrestler inflatables. They could do wrestler moves like body-slaming the WWE® superstar and they had to have their battle upstairs in their bedroom. That way nothing downstairs got broken.

 The boys had a blast bopping the inflatable action figures. I enjoyed hearing them having fun with adrenaline-pumping, body-slamming fun. They chose not to let Iron Man join in on the fun. That Iron Man would stay in great shape for my son's bedroom. I loved that they were getting some exercise at the same time with no electronic devices.

Fun for ages 6 and up!

 While my boys are teens, these fun super-sized action-play inflatables are made for both boys and girls ages 6 and up. The Wubble Rumbler blow-up figures include an inflation nozzle for easy inflation without needing an air pump. The Wubble Rumblers WWE® Superstars include Daniel Bryan®, Randy Orton®, Roman Reigns®, and The Undertaker®. Each opponent is sold separately so make sure to buy at least 2 WWE® Superstars so your kids can have awesome smackdowns.

The Marvel style with Wubble Rumblers Avengers includes Spider-Man, Captain America, Thor, Iron Man, and The Hulk. Each superhero is sold separately but kids will want to collect them all. The superhero inflatables are perfect for defending the universe with bopping fun but they are also great for decorating kid's bedrooms. 

 The new Wubble Rumblers that feature Marvel Heroes and WWE Wrestlers are sold at Target stores and at Target.com. The links to all the different Wubble Rumblers are below. 

Daniel-Bryan 

Undertaker 

Roman-Reigns 

Randy-Orton 

Spider-man 

Ironman 

The-Hulk 

Best 10 Gifts For Kids Easter Basket

 Check out these fun products that kids will love to find in their Easter baskets.

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  Easter is just around the corner and I have discovered the best toys to fill kid's Easter baskets. From toddlers to teens these fun toys and fun activity kits will put a smile on your child's face. This Easter my grandbaby will be 20 months so it will be a fun Easter for her and I have plenty of Easter gift suggestions for toddlers and preschool-age children. I am also a mom to older boys so on my Easter gift guide, I have Easter gift suggestions for teens and tweens. Since I don't want to leave out the kids in between, I have Easter basket gift ideas that would be perfect for elementary-aged kids. So make sure to check out my favorite Easter gifts for kids of all ages. These are all Easter Bunny-approved toys. The best part of these Easter toys is many of them can be purchased online at Amazon and other stores so you don't have to leave the house. Check out my Easter Gift Guide from last year for more Easter basket gift suggestions.

1. VTech’s Twist & Explore Caterpillar

 If you need a cute Easter gift for a baby, then this adorable caterpillar would make a great gift. My youngest grandchild is 7 months and is busy exploring the world around her. I know that she will love listening to all the sounds on this toy. This bug will be the perfect take-along toy for the car.

 Discover sounds and moves with the Twist & Explore Caterpillar™! Twist the caterpillar's body segments into new positions to pretend like it is moving. Shake the beads, spin the rings and press the light-up heart button to stimulate your baby’s sense of hearing and fine motor skills. Pressing the light-up heart plays music and phrases about feelings so your toddler can begin to learn words to name their emotions. With multiple textures from rubbery antennae to nubby rings and ribbons, little fingers will have fun exploring all the ways this cute critter delights the senses. 

Ages: 3+ Months Available at Amazon and Walmart

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2. Touch & Chat Light-Up Phone

 My oldest grandchild is 2 years old and likes to play with my cell phone. So having her own phone is awesome. I can't wait to see her excitement when she finds this play phone in her Easter basket from grandma. She will be able to make pretend calls to all her friends. This phone will keep toddlers busy and teach them at the same time.

 Calling all little ones! Pull out the Touch & Chat Light-Up Phone™ and start exploring animals, letters, numbers, and words on a toy phone with cell phone-like features to encourage imaginative play with learning. Start in Video Call mode with three emoji graphics and two animals to video-call. Switch to Learning mode to find 12 pretend apps for your toddler to browse. Check the weather, click on a map, send play text messages and listen to music. As your child slides their finger from app to app, they create an on-screen pattern with lights. Keep little ones engaged in play and learning with 70+ songs, melodies, sounds, and phrases.

Ages: 6-36 Months Available at Amazon and Walmart 

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3. Creative Roots Paint Your Own Fox 

 If you have a child who loves painting, then this paint your own fox would make a nice gift for Easter. After your child paints the fox, it would be perfect to display in a spring garden.

 Paint, design, and display a one-of-a-kind by Creative Roots™! Use the 6” ceramic figure as a blank canvas to display vivid paint patterns that express style and an artistic eye. Discover the art of color mixing by creating different hues, vibrant color schemes, and decorative accents. Display a unique animal, like a fox or llama, on a shelf, windowsill, or as a decorative garden accessory! Be sure to apply an exterior varnish to protect the figure from the elements.

Ages: 8+ Available at Amazon 

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4. SLIMYGLOOP Aqua Dough

  My boys love slime and the Aqua Dough would give them a similar sensory experience. I love that this dough can be played with in water, so it would keep them busy and off their devices. This is a perfect Easter gift for kids from 5 to teens,

 With SLIMYGLOOP® Aqua Dough, you can create your own water toys that stretch, mold, float, and change colors! Play with your Aqua Dough in buckets or bowls of water for a fun, sensory experience — use the included mermaid mold to create a soft and squishy floating toy, or squish, stretch, and squeeze the dough in while it’s in the water! SLIMYGLOOP® Aqua Dough is water-resistant, so it won’t fall apart or dissolve while you play — and it never dries out! Keep playing with the dough to watch it change colors, from blue to pink, light green to white, and purple to blue. When you’re all finished playing, wring out excess water and let it dry completely before storing the Aqua Dough in the reusable container for the next time you want to make a splash! Do not use the Aqua Dough in pools, bathtubs, or sinks to avoid drainage issues. Themes: Mermaid or Ocean

Age: 5+ Available at Amazon 

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5. Kinetic Sand Scented Ice Cream Treats Playset

 Kinetic Sand is one of those items that everyone has fun playing with. Now you can enjoy ice cream scented Kinetic sand and create fun ice cream treats. While this gift for Easter will be in my teens Easter basket, I know that my toddler grandchild will love playing ice cream shop with her uncles.

Enjoy super sweet sensory play as a family, with the all-new Kinetic Sand Scented Ice Cream Treats Playset! Create your own scented ice cream treats with 1lb of all-natural delightfully scented Kinetic Sand! Scoop and serve up pink Strawberry scented Kinetic Sand, brown Chocolate sand, and white Vanilla sand from the freezer-style tray, just like in a real ice cream shop! With 6 serving tools and 6 topping accessories, create all of your treats and bring the fun of the ice cream parlor home! 

Age: 5+ Available at Amazon 

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6. Adventure Force Tsunami Drencher Power Pump Water Blaster

 My teen boys love water blasters and now that the weather is warming up here, these water blasters are awesome toys for Easter baskets. My boys can invite their friends over for a water blaster fight and have hours of wet fun.

 Adventure Force Tsunami Drencher by Buzz Bee Toys is a long-distance water blaster that shoots water farther hitting targets up 51 feet away. It is easy to use: just fill the tank with water and pump the handle and you are ready to soak your competition near and far. This water blaster features bright colors for hours of fun. Soak yourself in fun and others with the Adventure Force Tsunami Drencher long-distance water blaster. Comes in bright colors for hours of water blasting action. 

Ages 8+ Available at Walmart  

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7. Adventure Force Hydro Arsenal 2 pack

  I love that this blaster set comes with 2 water blasters, so there is one to share with friends. The large blaster tanks will hold plenty of water so the water fun can last longer. These are great to include in Eater baskets for kids 6 years and up.

Adventure Force Hydro Arsenal 2 Pack Water Blaster Set features double the fun water blasting action. With their large capacity tanks and removable scopes, you can have a long, lasting water battle. Just fill the translucent tanks with of water, pull the pump handles all the way back to load water then push forward to soak your target up to 35 feet away. The adjustable nozzles allow you to pick your water stream type for your mission. Item comes with 2 water blasters and 2 scopes. 

Ages 6+ Available at Walmart 

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8. Kid-Friendly Soaps & Sanitizers

 Kids need to wash their hands more than ever now so including fun kid-friendly soap in their Easter baskets is a good thing. My toddler grandchild is learning how to wash her hands and loves soap. So I know that she will love some soap that is made for kids.

 From soap tablets to color-changing soap, there is a fun array of soaps and hand sanitizers that will not only leave kid's hands clean but will also give them a fun tactile activity. Head over HERE to see the whole collection of kid soap that I review last month on Mom Knows Best.

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9. LavaLunch 

 For those who have kids participating in in-person school, the LavaLunch will make a nice Easter present. It is awesome that this lunch sack can keep food hot and cold thanks to separate sections. The included gel packs can be kept cold in the fridge or made hot in the microwave. So their lunch will be the perfect temperature at lunchtime.

Whether it’s going to school, to work or a trip to the local park, we’re all trying to return to our old lives as safely as possible. One way of maintaining social distancing (while also saving money) is to bring along a hot meal with LavaLunch Totes. Designed to ensure you enjoy your meal at its freshest, LavaLunch containers feature separate compartments to keep food cold AND hot, thanks to their unique “Lava Rocks”: specially formulated plastic plates that you heat up in the microwave in the morning and then work to keep your food toasty for up to five hours. Invented by a mompreneur, LavaLunch is perfect for those with food allergies and intolerances, too.

 Available at LavaLunch 

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10. Wonderful Halos Mandarins 

 Wonderful Halos are a favorite snack here at my house and my boys just love their sweet taste. These juicy fruits are a perfect healthy treat from the Easter Bunny. So make sure to grab some at the grocery store. Then transform the orange Halos into cute Easter bunnies and chicks. This DIYcraft is fun and easy. You can have your kids make the bunnies and chicks with you and then display them on your Easter table. 

Get the directions 

 Making the Halos Easter Buddy and Halos Bunny Pouch is simple. You just need some craft items like felt, ribbon, etc. To get the instructions for the Halos Easter craft, click on the links below.

Halos Easter Buddy ~  instructions   Halos Bunny Pouch ~ instructions

Which gifts will you be including in your kid's Easter basket?