11/2/15: Uncle Milton My Sign! Girls Version Review

It is November and the holidays are fast approaching. I am always in search of cool gifts for the kids now that they are getting a little older and don't want many toys anymore. Lauren is 8 years old and loves to be creative. She was very excited when we received Uncle Milton My Sign! Girls Version. What girl wouldn't want to see their name in lights? That is exactly what this sign delivers and allows her to show her creativity.

Here is the sign when it comes out of the box. It includes the frame and background for the sign, lots of letters in multiple colors, and cool flowers, hearts, butterflies and peace signs.

Lauren got right to work. We decided to cut out the letters first and lay they out on the sign background to make sure it was centered.

The letters are all stickers and easy to apply. Lauren chose all capital letters.

Lauren had fun applying the letters on to the sign.

Then in the package are small adhesive dots. These can be a little tricky so I needed to help removing them from the paper and attaching them to the sign where she wanted them.

Once the adhesive dots were attached she just needed to press the cool designs on to them.

After that the base attaches with four plastic pieces. They were easy to connect, and the base took AA batteries. Here is her finished product.

She is so proud of her cool sign. When you press the button on the back it changes colors. The location of the button is a little strange as it is on the back where it would be hanging from but there is still room to press it when it is hanging.

Here you can see some of the different colors.

I like the blue.

Lauren likes this greenish.

Here it is as packaged. What a great gift for any girl in your life. Plus they have a version for boys too!

Find Uncle Milton Online:

http://unclemilton.com/

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Twitter: @unclemiltontoys

Disclosure: I was provided with My Sign! from Uncle Milton toys for review purposes. No other compensation was received and all opinions are my own.

11/30/14: TRENDIY Art Headband Creations Set Giveaway

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My daughter loves to create and loves sparkly pretty accessories.  TRENDIY Art puts both together in the TRENDIY Art Headband Creations Set.  My daughter loves it and I am also giving one away so read on to win.

Here is the set.  It comes with 9 different ribbons, 6 metal rings, 3 chains, 1 elastic cord and a how to fashion magazine.

Lauren chose what ribbons she wanted to use.  You need to use at least two but can use more and the chain.  You start by opening the metal ring and clipping the chain on to it.  You then put the ribbons through the metal ring and tie a knot as seen here.

Then the fun begins.  You braid the ribbons together.  There are two different sets of directions given to create your headbands, or bracelets could be made.

Here is Lauren braiding away.

It didn't take long to finish the length of the chain.  It took Lauren about 10 minutes.

Then you tie the ribbons on to a ring on the end you just finished braiding.  There is a stretchy band that you add on to make it the proper length.  Super easy to make and super cute.

Lauren trying out her creation.

She then decided to make another one with some different colors.  Here she used purple and a polka dot black ribbon.

Braiding away.

Here finished creation.

Here she is wearing both of them.  She loves them and loves that she made them herself.  Stylish and fun, the perfect gift for your Fashionista.

Enter below to win this Trendiy Art Headband Creations Set.

Disclosure: I received the Trendiy Art Headband Set for review purposes. No other compensation was received and all opinions are my own. a Rafflecopter giveaway

10/19/14: Monster Mash Annual Halloween Costume Party

Today was our Annual Halloween Monster Mash Party.  The kids had an awesome time!  I love Halloween and this is always a really fun party to throw.  

Plus it is great to see all of the kids in their costumes.

 The kids were Elsa and a Swat Team member.

 Here I am with Lauren, I dressed up like Sleeping Beauty.

Even Fred had a costume.  He was a Ghostbuster.

The house was all decorated and we were ready to go.

 Here is the Graveyard cake which is so much fun to make and really easy.

 Attack of the Elsas!

 The girls being silly.

 Some of the boys.

 More of the girls.

 Here they all are (missing 5 kids that showed up later).

I had a lot of children at my house but decided the best way to keep them out of trouble was to keep them busy.  We started by painting Halloween themed sun catchers.

 We had three long tables setup for them.

 Here are all their sun catchers.  They made ghosts, bats, witches, spiders, and ghosts.

 All the kids eating pizza.

 Having fun.

 Then the kids got to decorate cookies which is always a big hit.

 Evan's cookie.

 Lauren with her cookie.

 Fred getting some love from some angels.

 Wow check out these guys.

What an awesome party!  I can't wait till next year.