Word Mine, A free family game to play on Alexa by Sensible Objects!

December 10, 2018 Dream Team FamilyLeave a comment

If it’s free.. it’s for me!! Right?? Especially something everyone can enjoy!

Word mine is a fun puzzle solving word game by Sensible Objects. It’s part of their Voice Originals line of games. Smart games for smart speakers!

Sensible Object, an award winning London-based game studio, introduces Word Mine, their newest gaming development in the line of Voice Originals games, which utilize the power of smart voice technology to create an unparalleled play experience. In Word Mine, people of planet Earth have used and discarded all their words, leaving them buried in the ground. Play Word Mine as an explorer on a mission to piece together the forgotten words of the world. You must master the mine by thinking fast and solving the anagrams to bring words back into the world!

Alexa will guide you through Word Mine and help you navigate the game as she looks out for your safety and helps you read the letters, but it’s up to you to solve the word puzzle in time before the mine collapses in on you. Every level uncovers new letters, and it’s up to you to use your lexical prowess to get to the bottom of the mine and collect coins for the words you create. Also, you can trade these coins for helpful items from the shopkeeper, to use on further expeditions in the future. The deeper you mine the harder the anagrams get, allowing you to test and expand your vocabulary while having fun.

To play Word Mine, activate the free Skill from the Alexa app and then say “Alexa, let’s play Word Mine.” Then, enjoy the game as followed:

● As you enter the mine, you are presented with a set of 3 letters, and asked to make a word that uses all 3 letters. The clock is ticking though, you have 90 seconds to crack the anagram!

● Get the word correct and you can head further into the mine. The deeper you go the harder the anagrams get. Keep digging until you are unable to make a new word.

● Run out of time and you trigger a collapse and have to leave the mine, but you get to keep all the words you found that day.

● After leaving the mine, you will meet a shopkeeper who needs the words you mine to help people use words all over the world. The shopkeeper will offer you a payment of coins in exchange for the words you have taken from the mine to help you in future mining exhibitions.

● Return tomorrow for a new word puzzle every day.
Free to enable and play, Word Mine is available now on the Amazon Alexa store.

Thank you Sensible Games for introducing us to some fun free games! They offer more games as well, check out their website!

We had a lot of fun playing this game, you do have to wait the next day to play the next level, but it’s something to look forward to the next day!

Zieke is learning his letter and spelling, so this was great for him. He was so tickled when he recognized the letters. Even if you have younger kids, you can solve the word and then they can repeat the word to Alexa. Fun for the whole family!

This is definitely something to check out!

– A Word Mining, Mommy B

Sneak in those veggies with Sneakz Organic! Protein powder for kids!

December 8, 2018 Dream Team FamilyLeave a comment

Working from home and being able to do YouTube have been a dream come true and a complete blessing.. but.. sometimes I get so busy that other things get pushed aside. Like some healthier eating habits..

When asked to review this, I was super excited! Not only I, but the boys need those extra nutrients and probiotics, especially during the colder seasons.

This Sneakz Organic protein powder is chocolate flavored. We tried it in some milk, but it wasn’t favored by the boys that way. So then we tried whipping it up in some milk & ice, it was better but not something the boys enjoyed. SO.. I tried it in some pancakes.. oh my goodness.. I was SO surprised! It actually enhanced the pancake flavor! My middle son, LJ, ate 2 whole pancakes and asked for more… with out the syrup might I add..!!

I can’t wait to try this in some more foods, maybe some muffin next? I still want to try this in a yogurt smoothie, I think it would be great with some greek yogurt, milk and maybe a banana!

Sneakz Vegan Protein Mix provides 14 grams of protein, probiotics, 10 essential amino acids and ½ serving of daily vegetables. Simple and clean ingredients means nothing is artificial – no GMOs, no antibiotics, no synthetic hormones or artificial colors. Available in Chocolate, Vanilla and Strawberry.

To find out more information you can check them out on their website. They have easy recipes ideas and you can also purchase it directly from their site. It retails for $21.00.

Here’s more on the chocolate powder:

INGREDIENTS

Organic veggie blend (Pea protein, Carrot, Cauliflower, Beet, Sweet potato, Spinach), Organic cane sugar, Organic flavors, Organic alkalized cocoa, Bacillus coagulans GBI-30 6086, Sea salt.

Hypoallergenic Pea Protein with Half Serving of Veggies

DETAILS

Sneakz Organic Vegan Protein Powder and Drink Mix is mindfully formulated with today’s active child in mind. It’s a great source of whole food nutrition from vegetables and non-dairy pea protein for children or anyone who feels the need to add that extra boost to their diet. Using the latest research, we’ve created the perfect blend of phytonutrient dense whole foods to support a healthy on-the-go lifestyle.

By adding beets, spinach, cauliflower, sweet potatoes, peas, and carrots, we are able to fit in a full ½ serving of vegetables per scoop and 14 grams of protein. Each scoop contains all 10 essential amino acids, fiber, and at least 500 million CFUs of probiotics.

We had fun with this and did a little fun video! Even dolls need some protein 😉

– A protein packed, Mommy B

The Original Super Cool Slime & more by Kangaroo Manufacturing!

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Need a super fun stocking stuffer for your kids? Look no further! Check out these slimes by Kangaroo Manufacturing! There is a slime type for everyone! There are glow in the dark slimes, Jurassic World slimes, unicorn poop slimes and more!

These slimes are great, not only are they super colorful, but they are super easy to clean up! Which is VERY important when it comes to slime! I was SUPER happy with this slime, if only all slimes were like these!

I loved the unicorn poop, Aaron really seemed fascinated with the glow in the dark slime!

Now the kit, oh em gee..super easy AND it comes with storage containers for the slime. The boys and I had a great time making it. I loved the simplicity.

Kids and teens go crazy over the tactile goo that’s not quite a solid but definitely not a liquid. Original Super Cool Slime® by parent company Kangaroo Manufacturing has expanded its collection with the hottest trends in the toy world – unicorns, emojis and (ahem) poop.

Emoji Poop Slime and Glow In The Dark Slime, $4.95 each, make terrific stocking stuffers, dreidel game or classroom Secret Santa gifts. Likewise, Unicorn Poop Slime appeals to the daintiest kids on your list. Jurassic World Slime in Indoraptor black or T. Rex Cryptogenic green guarantee a dino-good time of hands-on fun.

Each themed glop comes in an appealing container that resembles a chemistry beaker. Tilt it, pour it and let the squishing begin. Surprise each recipient on your list with a little science lesson. Tell them to enjoy their non-Newtonian fluid! Then watch them “Google” the chemistry lesson. Kids already familiar with the slow drip of ketchup or honey will recognize the same properties in gooey slime.

If there’s a budding scientist in the house, consider The Original Super Cool Slime Lab. The boxed kit boasts 18 pieces, including measuring cups, mixing sticks and a slime activator that results in a jar of glitter slime, glow in the dark and multi-color slime. Now that’s super cool!

Each slime retails for around $6 and the kit for about $13. They can be found online (like Amazon) and at craft, party and specialty stores like TJ Max, Party City, Hobby Lobby & more.

Check out our video review above to see each slime!

– A slime loving, Mommy B

Sesame Street Elmo & Friends Dough Activity Set By Green Toys!

December 7, 2018 Dream Team Family1 Comment

This is a super fun set, comes with three colors, tools, a work mat and pop out eyes, mouths and more, so you can create Sesame Street characters!

Recommend for ages 2-8. Aaron is almost 3 and this was perfect for him! Super simple but yet super fun!

Product Description

Let’s make some friends! The Elmo & Friends Dough Activity Set comes with everything needed to create your favorite furry faces – out of dough! Use the tools to create the shapes and figures, then finish off your creation with the pop-out features. The safe, non-toxic dough is made in a food-safe facility from organic flour, and easily wipes off the activity card. This 12-piece set promotes sensory exploration, develops fine motor skills, and encourages creativity and imagination. Includes: 1 star extruder, 1 spaghetti extruder, 1 scraper, 1 knife, 1 roller, 1 rolling cutter, 1 scissors, 1 two-sided activity card, 1 pop-out features sheet, and 3 dough tubs.

Made in USA
100% Recycled Plastic Tools
Dough made with Organic Flour
Dishwasher Safe Tools
Packaged with recycled and recyclable materials and printed with soy inks
No BPA, phthalates, or PVC

Simple instructions for kids to follow. Love all the visuals on the mat. Aaron punched out all the face pieces himself.

Elmo..

…Big Bird…

…Cookie Monster…

…making Grover…even though he is supposed to be blue, Aaron wanted him red.. so red he was!..

..and Oscar! I love Oscar.. he was probably my favorite! Aaron and I mixed a little blue and yellow to make green! He was pretty amazed.. ha!

I LOVE the dough, it’s made out of flour and the feel of it is so smooth! I love the smell too.. other dough’s have a strong odor, but this doesn’t! It’s all made in the USA and 100% recycled! We need more products like that!

For more information about Green Toys check them out on their web site. They have so many different fun products!

This retail for right around $25 and can be found on Amazon and on their website. We we sent this sent, but all opinions are my own!

– A Doughy, Mommy B

Cozy Wings by Jay @ Play! Nap, wrap and flap around!

December 5, 2018 Dream Team Family1 Comment

Cozy Wings! These things are so cool! They are super soft and so much fun!

We were given the Frozen and Buzz Light-year ones to review. They have slits for your arms to go into and an elastic loop that wraps around your finger. Kids will then look like they are flapping around when they move their arms!

There are other characters like Spider-man and JoJo! Also they have the classic designs as well. You can check those out on their web site.

These come in just one size. They were big on Aaron, but he is only 2, almost 3. I would say they would fit more of a 5 year old. He loved wrapping up it in all the same though!

He wanted me to lay down with him like he was! Ha!

Haha.. I asked him to stay still for a picture and this is what he did, well.. I did need a pic of the back of it, but not necessarily of him laying on the floor haha!

It’s worked out though! You can see just how cute it is in this picture!

These retail for right around $15. I only see Target offering these characters right now.

Wouldn’t these make a great addition to a Christmas Eve box? We usually do one with Christmas PJs, snacks and a Christmas movie for the boys.. but adding this would take that up a notch!

– A napping around, Mommy B

Ancestral Teepee – Premium Playhouse Kit by Sharing Land! Let the imagination time begin!

December 1, 2018December 1, 2018 Dream Team Family1 Comment

This is truly a box full of imagination with this set! This Ancestral Teepee set by Sharing Land is sure to a favorite! Super easy to assemble and made to withstand some rough play!

It seriously was super simple to put up and to take down. It’s so bright and colorful and really has the Ancestral look! Love the foam tomahawks and the slip over costumes.

We have some Native American heritage, so this was even more exciting to play with!

Look at how huge this box is!

Aaron LOVED it! He is so imaginative! He kept trying to put out the fire with the tomahawk! Ha… boys!

Even Thomas The Train and Pogo the blue Oddbod joined in on the fun! Ha!

Set includes:

1 x Grand Palace Premium Playhouse (44′)
3 x Spirit Animals
1 x Totem
1 x Character Totem
2 x Tribe Vests
2 x Tomahawks
2 x Headress
1 x Fireplace
1 x Bull head
1 x Dreamcatcher

Ancestral Teepee – Premium Playhouse Kit

Children’s Playhouse, ideal for kid’s bedrooms and other indoor spaces. “Native American” theme aimed to stimulate their imagination and creativity.

To find out more about this company and to purchase a set visit their website.

They also have other sets too! Like a castle and a space ship! How fun! Something for everyone!

This set retails for around $110. The price might seem high, but it really is worth it. It’s made to withstand play and everything is reusable. The head pieces have velcro so you can put those away flat as well.

I have three boys that are 2, 4 and 6 and they all can fit in this teepee! It’s quite spacious! (Even Mommy fit! HA!)

Wouldn’t this make a fun family gift for Christmas?? We usually get one larger thing for Christmas for the boys to share, one of these sets would be ideal for that!

– A Teepee-ing, Mommy B

Halftoys Dinosaurs! Dinosaur toys with a skeleton puzzle inside!

November 30, 2018November 30, 2018 Dream Team Family1 Comment

I could NOT wait to open these up! OH MY GOODNESS! Cute doesn’t even come close when trying to express how I feel about them! Ha!

Halftoys is a toy company that has launched some dinosaur toys, but these aren’t JUST toys.. they open up to reveal a skeleton.. but not JUST a skeleton, a puzzle skeleton!! How cool is that? It’s super simple, but just what young kids need to kick start learning and playing! These are also magnetic and click when you close them.

They sent us three to review, there are 6 all together. They have future plans for more and not just dinosaurs! Land animals, sea animals and more! I can’t wait to see what they come out with next! The packaging is soo cute!

They each come with a manual and a paper diorama! So when they aren’t in the midst of playing they can be displaying! Ha!

The dioramas are a bit hard to put together, I did them myself and had a little trouble at first, but by the third one, I had it down pat! The trees don’t really stand up well, but it’s just so darn cute and you could really tape everything in place too so it stays together!

Even though the dioramas were a but hard, they were really addicting to make! They stayed in place too for the most part!

I got the trees to stand up! Ha! Aren’t they soo cute! Love how bright and colorful the dinos are. I love how they simplified the design.

This is Ankylo…

..T-Rex..

..and Stego!

Aaron LOVED them! Such a great fidget toy for kids too.. and adults! Ha!

Halftoys Dinosaurs are interactive puzzles crafted from quality-grade materials and are designed to keep little fingers busy and growing minds engaged. Safe smooth surface on the outside, fun fossils on the inside!

Increase Problem Solving: This model was developed with children’s learning and development in mind. Improve children’s motor skills, cognitive thinking, and problem-solving skills with this minimalist and modern T-Rex puzzle. The magnetic outer layer of the model pieces together like a puzzle in order to build the full dinosaur fossil.

Expand the Imagination: Each model offers a diorama for children to explore. Plants, a platform, and other unique extras are included in every individual set.

Fun for Everyone: Children are drawn to the stylish look of the T-Rex model, and its durability makes it perfect for rougher play. Everyone from children to adults enjoys this model, as it can be anything from a learning tool in a child’s playroom to a paperweight on a desk.

Create Quality Time: Children, parents, and grandparents alike can experience the fun with this model. The diorama proves to be the perfect piece for all ages to bond over as it creates a play space for all ages of imagination.

Keep Playtime Safe: The T-Rex model is created using the safest non-toxic materials including ABS plastic or PP. The model is designed for children aged three and up.

Keep Playtime Safe: The Stego model is created using the safest non-toxic materials including ABS plastic or PP. The model is designed for children aged three and up.

Keep Playtime Safe: The Ankylo model is created using the safest non-toxic materials including ABS plastic or PP. The model is designed for children aged three and up.

Satisfaction Guaranteed: The T-Rex model comes with a 14-day return policy. If children or parents are not satisfied with the product, it may be returned hassle-free.

High quality toys are important to parents and children alike. As a new parent, our founder wanted only the best for his first child, so he embarked on a mission to create a premium quality toy that his child would both love and learn from. He dedicated years transforming and revising a simple concept into what it is now—a toy he is happy to hand to his own child and any others who can appreciate a high quality, stimulating toy.

Check out more about Halftoys (learnplay) on their web site. These retail for $19 each, or you can get all 6 on sale right now for $95 on their web site.

These are for sale on Amazon too! They are on sale for $17.99 now and well with you click on the coupon.

The price is great! Super cute, durable, non toxic, PLUS it comes with the paper diorama! What a fun gift this would make for a birthday or for Christmas!

– A putting it together, Mommy B

Creative Cafe Barista Bar by Rose Art! Kids can be a real Barista!

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Pretend play is all the rave! This though, is no pretending! Kids can actually whip up a frothy drink! (decaffeinated of course!)

Super simple to use and just so darn cute!

It comes with some flavored powder and you add a few little spoon fulls into some milk, turn on the machine, put the pitcher in and pull down the lever! Whip for 30 seconds and Val-ah! FUN DRINKS FOR KIDS! We did this cold, but you could warm up the milk a bit for a warmer drink experience, adults will have to help with this though 😉 It does froth better cold..

The stencil art is fun too! You have two flavors of powder to choose from to use with the stencil. There are also refill packs, oh and the set comes with recipe cards! So stinking cute! This would TOTALLY be fun during this month, Christmas movies and fun drinks!

Creative Café Barista Bar

With the Creative Café Barista Bar you can be a future barista! Create endless latte looks with just milk. Make yummy chocolate or strawberry drinks with real foamy froth on top. It’s super easy with this professional style machine – just put in the powder, mix with milk, turn on the frother and you’re making drinks like a professional barista! It’s like a real milk steamer without the heat – kid safe! Top it off with your own latte art. Choose from the stencils and create lots of patterns. You can even expand your menu with tips and tricks from the recipe cards. Includes Frothing Unit, Frothing Pitcher, 3 stencils, 2 shaker bottles, 2 spoons, 4 paper cups, chocolate and strawberry flavor mixes and 4 recipe and tip cards.

Key Features:
Be your own barista with the Creative Café Barista Bar
Kids safe – no heat!
Froth and flavor real milk and dress-it-up with a dazzling design!
Comes with strawberry and chocolate flavor packets
Includes flavor recipe cards to get you started
For ages 6+

For more info you can visit their site.

You can purchase this set for $25 on Walmart & Amazon. Great price! I’m sure this will be a hot toy for Christmas, so get it while you can!

We took this set over to my parents house for Thanksgiving, it was a TOTAL hit with the kiddos!

I really want to get a refill pack to try out! They offer other flavors as well! Eck! Such a fun toy!

– A non latte loving, Mommy B

Little Bits Electronic Music Inventor Kit, STEAM Set for kids!

November 27, 2018 Dream Team Family1 Comment

The set isn’t just one set! It’s one that can be made into different things! Create this guitar, then move onto something more! Add more bits or add another kit! Invent a whole new something!

Creative kids build and customize a rockin’ synth guitar using littleBits electronic building blocks, then transform it into new electronic instruments of their own!

Learn while you play.
Kids are born playing, and we want to help them extend that to a lifetime of hands-on exploration, curiosity, and imagination. littleBits puts invention at the heart of learning through play. We want kids to walk away from playtime having discovered something they didn’t know before.

Play while you learn.
Rather than memorizing worksheets and science formulas, we need to make learning more fun, engaging, and relevant to today’s kids. The world is changing dramatically around us, but the way we teach our kids is generally the same. littleBits helps kids learn by doing, by trial and error, and not just by textbooks.

Look at all of the “bits”! The guitar frame pieces aren’t shown, but are made of some sturdy stuff! Once built, this guitar really holds up well! I was super surprised!

No glue or mess! The pieces fold, bend and the tabs stay right in place. The “bits” are also magnetic, so they just click in together! Soooo sooo cool! I am so in love with these!

They have smaller sets too, like a night light and a bubble blower, they can also be made into something else, 2 inventions in one kit! I’m going to get my boys those sets for Christmas since they are a bit younger.

I LOVE how you can create one thing, then create something else, THEN add even more “bits” or kits to create your own invention! It gets even cooler.. You can submit your invention on the Little Bit’s Invent App! HOW COOL IS THAT!!! I would have literally FREAKED out for these if they were around when I was a kid!

For more info about Little Bits and ALL of the kits they have to offer visit their site.

You can also find this and other sets on Amazon. This set normally retails for $100, but it is on SALE FOR $70! Better grab it now! Sale ends soon! Their other sets are on sale as well like the Avengers kit, retails for $150 on sale for $100!

This would be perfect for any kid really! Keeping in the mind the 8+. I just love STEM (STEAM) kits!

– A little Bits, bit by bit, Mommy B

Professor Maxwell’s 4D Chef! Augmented reality cooking for kids!

November 26, 2018 Dream Team Family1 Comment

4D AND cooking.. what will they think of next!

This takes cooking up.. a HUGE notch! With this set kids can create 18 different recipes. Some are even gluten free I must add!

Included in this set is a HUGE 42 page cook book, LOVE the size of it, it’s easy for little hands to hold and its very vibrant and fun. It comes with the 4D googles and a slue of cooking utensils. Kids will learn the science behind foods in this fun STEM set!

Immerse yourself into Professor Maxwell’s 4D Kitchen and discover the science behind food with 18 interactive recipes that come alive in augmented reality! What’s the difference between good fat and bad fat? What is Gluten? Why do apples brown? Professor Maxwell explains the wonders of food science, while teaching you many of his favorite recipes, like making your very own pizza as you learn about the power of yeast. There’s a lesson behind every bite, so put on your apron and let’s take these yummy recipes for a spin, with step by step videos that come alive in augmented and virtual reality!

Look at all you get! For a retail price of $40, it’s awesome! Look at how brightly colored everything is, that itself is inviting and makes me want to cook! Ha! You can purchase this set on Amazon.

This was Zieke’s first time really cooking up something! My sister, Tiffany from Scratch Handcrafted Patisseries, joined us for this fun video! She is a wiz in the kitchen and knows all the ins and outs of cooking!

( Psst..Check out her page, she makes some amazing confections! She also offers Gluten free and Paleo goodies too!)

This would be such a fun set as a birthday gift or a gift for Christmas!

All the recipes are kid friendly. We made the Banana pancakes. Some of the recipes do require an adult, like when we cooked the pancakes, but all the mixing and fun can be handled by the kiddos 😉 Well.. they might need help measuring and cracking eggs open.. Zieke had no clue! I could tell he loved learning though!

It was really cool to see Professor Maxwell pop up! He explains everything then it takes you to a kitchen were you can then see kids cooking everything up while the Professor explains everything step by step.

Check out more about this awesome set on their web page.

BIG Thank you to Spice Box for sending us this fun set! I really can’t wait to try out some more of these recipes!

– A 4D, Mommy B