7/14/13: Kid'Sleep Moon Review

Any parent would love for their kids to wake up at the right time in the morning.  It seems like they always come in to your room so early and you have to keep telling them not yet.  I have a solution for you.  It is the Kid'Sleep Moon.  It is a great sleep training and time teaching products.

It is a great night light for kids too.  My kids can't go to sleep without the soft glow of something in their room so this is perfect.  I love the visual of day or night, plus the digital display of the clock.  If the sleeping animal is lit, kids know to stay in bed. When the awake animal is illuminated, it is okay to get out of bed and start the day. 

The Kid’Sleep Moon gives you the ability to set three times.  One for nighttime, nap and another one for weekend.  Plus 4 different alarm sounds.  My son really liked the train alarm and my daughter liked the bird chirping.  There are also lullabies to go to sleep to.

I think it is an adorable product and so easy to use.  It was easy enough that Lauren could set the time and alarm times.  With the visuals it is so easy for kids to know the right time for bed and to wake up.  Truly a great product for kids to learn sleep time and wake time. 

It also has a Smart Sunset “Go To Sleep” function and the Smart Moonset “Wake-Up Process”, which gives kids a 10 minute warning for sleep time and get up time!   In the morning, when the moon begins to set (adjustable duration), the child knows that it is almost time to get up! In the evening, when the sun starts to set (adjustable duration), the child knows it’s almost time to go to bed!

 Here is a short video of how it works:

It is perfect for kids learning time.  My daughter was also very excited in the morning when her alarm went off.  It was the perfect time to get up.

Here it is as packaged.  You can purchase it on the Kid'Sleep Moon website or on Amazon.

Find them on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/claessenskids

Disclosure: I received this product for review purposes.  No other compensation was received and all opinions are my own.

7/12/13: Djubi Outdoor Play

My kids love playing outside.  They enjoy trying new games and it is always fun challenging them with new ways to play.  I recently received Djubi (pronounced Joo-Bee) which is an outdoor game that is a combination of extreme catch, lacrosse and a slingshot.  It is so innovative and cool for kids to play. 

 To play you take the ball and hook it on to the top of the racquet on the little hook it has.  You can then launch the ball and the other player catches it in the net.  Djubi has won awards such as Astra Toy of the Year and Best Toy Guide 2012.  

Here is Lauren hooking the ball on. 

 My kids caught right on how to play.  They started launching the ball.  It takes some hand eye coordination to catch and they were getting good at catching it.  I love that it combines multiple games in to one.  Plus it is really durable and great for kids and adults to play with.

 I love this action shot of Lauren after she launched the ball.  She was giggling away and so excited when she launched it far.  We started by just having them practice launching it.

 It comes with two balls but I did see on the Djubi Website that you can buy a three pack of balls just in case you lose some.

 The kids loved it and yours will too!  It would be a ton of fun at the beach or a picnic.

You can buy it on Amazon and other retailers.  

This is how it is as packaged.

 They also have a Junior version for kids under 8.  My 6 year old daughter and 8 year old son did well with the Original version but this one makes it a bit easier for kids.

Find them on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/DjubiNation

Follow them on Twitter: @djubi

Disclosure:  I received Djubi for review purposes.  No other compensation was received and all opinions are my own.

7/11/13: Story Land Family Fun in Glen, NH

We have been going to Story Land in Glen, NH since my son was 1.  It is such a fun place to visit with small children.  The park is really intended for little ones.  My kids at 6 and 8 years old still enjoy it and look forward to going every year.  You can check out all my Story Land posts here. 

 We love taking a picture with Humpty Dumpty.  He could be one of my favorite characters to go visit.  He looks so happy. 

Then there is Humpty Dumpty on the wall.  Don't worry he won't fall.

Here was a picture when the kids were younger.

Of course you go there for the rides.  My kids have been riding the tractors since they were little.  It is always a favorite of theirs.

 The baby swans learning to be the Princess Swan.

 Here is Lauren rowing away on the Pirate Ship.  

 The Polar Coaster is a ride my kids have grown in to.  It is a roller coaster.  This year at the end of our day there was no line and we were able to ride it three times consecutively.  You can enter the park at 3 pm when the park closes at 6 and then use your tickets for one additional day.  I love this as we go in the first day and do all of our favorite rides.

 The Carousel which is unique as it turns clock-wise and the horses rock back and forth instead of going up and down.

 Every time we go to Story Land there is something new.  This year it was these cool digging vehicles.  Kids can control them to scoop up sand.  They are near the Farm Follies and Crazy Barn.

 Evan could have sat here forever playing on them.

 There are lots of characters to visit.  There are additional characters on certain days, check their schedule here.  Plus they have Character Dinners and Tea Time with Cinderella.  More information here.

There is a dance party the last half hour of the day at the entrance to the park.  This is a great time to go see Humpty, Duke or Cinderella.

 You must go up to the Castle and see Cinderella.

 Here is the horse and carriage to take you to the castle.

 Lauren excited to be in the Pumpkin.

 Cinderella, Cinderella!

 Lauren asked her if she always wears her glass slippers.  She is showing her here that she likes to wear these sparkly shoes that are great for dancing.

 Posing in the picture frame.

 You have to go visit with Mother Goose.

Lauren with the spider.

 Evan being silly.  This display is also new this year.

 Lauren acting sad that Humpty Dumpty is hurt and has band-aids on.

There are also shows to see.  You can see the whole list here.

 The Royal Hanneford Circus is there up near the tractors there is a tent.  Lauren loves the hula hoop lady.

 My favorite was the dog act.  I was wondering how they would replace last year's act Olate Dogs as it won on America's Got Talent.  Well they did well.  The monkey in this stage coach made me giggle.  

 I love his little western outfit.

 What balance!

The kids being silly.

 Last but not least there is a whole building with balls to play with and shoot out.  The kids love this area.  Here is Lauren making some ball angels.

 It was raining lightly and this is a perfect spot to duck in to and have fun.

This is what happens if you misbehave at Story Land.  There are so many fun picture spots.

Story Land really is picture perfect and some place you must visit.

Check them out on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StoryLandNH

Follow them on Twitter:  @StoryLandNH

Disclosure: I received a family four pack of tickets for Story Land to promote it. All opinions are my own and no other compensation was received.