Monday, November 6, 2017

TBB Asks: November Edition

How did I blink and now it's November? Crazy how time flies. Alright let's get to the questions. This month the theme is Thanksgiving. So all of the questions revolve around that theme.

Things I'm Thankful for:

1. A new friend

We bought our house in an older neighborhood and we're so happy that it's starting to turn over, we've waited 8 years for this! We recently made a new friend, as in a group text was sent out to go to a random park in our city and I showed up, super out of my comfort zone, but we ended up watching the Dodger game at their house on Tuesday. Happy to have friends in my neighborhood.

2. Something shiny



3. Someone unexpected

My Cricut. I know it's a funny thing to be thankful for, but I'm loving that I can make my friends things. I finally (after owning it for almost a year), tried to do something with Heat Transfer Vinyl and it tuned out amazing! I love it, so far I've made 8 shirts with it...apparently I have a lot of friend having babies, haha!




Plus I added a little something extra, to let people know I made it for them :) How cute is this little sleeping fox?



4. Something ordinary

The Wet Brush, totally changed the game for brushing Mini Fox's hair. So great.

5. A person you've known a long time

My bestie from college. She recently moved in the area I live in and I'm so happy she's here. Now we can plan a dinner out and not have it have to be a whole weekend. Yay! Now to get less busy so we can see each other more1

6. Somewhere you go everyday

Home, each day I got home from work I am thankful for my family and the home that we have.

7. Someone who's taught you something

Mr. he's taught me communication. Before we met, I never talked about my feelings and bottled it all up and then one day I would just explode. He has gotten me to talk more about how I feel, which is really good for relationships in general.

8. A far-away place

Thankful for this summer and being able to travel a bit with the kids. Granted it's not far away as in a plane ride or anything, but they were fairly long car rides and the kids did great. Looking foward to so many more adventures with them.

9. Something that's saving your life right now

Advil Cold and Sinus...haha. Really, if any of you have any sinus issues, take two of these every 4 hours. It's a miracle I tell ya, totally works and makes you functional. You have to get it behind the counter. Yep I am sick yet again, and taking these helps me get stuff done.

10. Someone you see everyday

My kids, sometimes I feel so frustrated, but then I see other kids around town and think...okay my kids are saints, I feel lucky that they really are good kids 90% of the time.

11. Something you enjoy doing

Blogging, for everyone I have met, especially my Blended Blog Tribe, you ladies are seriously the BEST.

12. Someone female

My mom, who is constantly taking the kids when we need help or are in a pinch.

13. A special place

Bora Bora, so thankful that Mr. was able to take us here for our Honeymoon. In case you didn't know, I didn't know where we were going on our honeymoon, until our wedding day. I just knew that I needed a passport and a few bathing suites.




14. Someone male

My Dad, he really goes above and beyond the call of grandfather duty. He is constantly taking Baby Fox to all of his extra curricular activities. Without him Baby Fox wouldn't be able to do any of the things he does now.  Plus he is always thinking of really great ways to entertain the kids. Like Friday I had the day off, but had to work, while the kids were in school, but Mini Fox's school got cancelled and he stepped in so I could get some work done. He took her to the pet store, library and lunch.



15. Something warm

Thankful for where I live, it's been super warm, so we're getting to enjoy a few more pool days before it gets too "chilly" for us to swim any more. And for getting flours in October.



Here are the rest of the topics for November.








Saturday, November 4, 2017

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Friday, November 3, 2017

15 Toys To Get Kids Thinking

Happy Friday Foxy Friends! I know two posts in one day, crazy pants right? But hey when you're on a roll, you're on a roll! Being an engineer, I love toys that get kids thinking, and wanting to learn more about how things work. Baby Fox is always curious as to how things work and wanting to know more, so I've put together a list of educational toys to get kids thinking and wanting to learn more. I've broken this gift guide into sections for easier navigation.


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Building Toys 

There are so many building toys out there but I found the ones that I think are going to get your kids loving building and learning more and using their imagination to think outside of the box.

Snap Circuits

I think this is one of the coolest building/learning things. Being an electrical engineer, this gives a "recipe book" for kids to build simple circuits, like a radio, light bulb and such.  This one is for younger kids, with simpler circuits.


Marble Fun Run

What is more fun that creating a track and letting a marble run through the track that you just created. So many possibilities, showing kids reactions of different pathways.



Klutz LEGO Chain Reactions Craft Kit

I love that you add this to your child already growing Lego set and it gives them other ways to use them, now they can create chain reactions with their Legos.



 Creative Plastic Engineering Toys

A fun way to start thinking in a 3-dimensional way.





Edu-Toys Leonardo Da Vinci Swing Bridge

A great way for kids to learn how bridges work and how to construct one.



Magical Model Roller Truck

This toy let's kids build something in 3-D, by following an instruction booklet.


If you want some other gift ideas for kids that love to learn go check out Beth from Paper Angels




Coding/Programming

Coding is something that our future is leaning towards, everything is all about coding and electronics right? Why not start your kids with some fun games, they won't even know they are learning to code!


ROBOT WARS Coding Board Game

There is no prior coding needed, anyone can play this fun game. Teach your kids some life long lessons while having fun in the process.





 Python for Kids: A Playful Introduction To Programming

 A whole program for kids to teach them how to code. Simple and easy to get your kids thinking of projects and everything that they can potentially create.





SmartLab Toys Room Defender

A fun way for kids to learn coding all while keeping their room safe. Easy instructions to follow, they put it on their door and their coding is what sets it off. Potentially annoying for kids, but what better way for kids to learn coding then seeing what a happens to something tangible in front of them.




Science


4M Magnet Science Kit

A fun way for kids to learn all about magnets with this fun experiment set.


 Thames & Kosmos Physics Workshop

This kit helps kids to understand the basics of physics, by putting together simple models and the kids will learn the basics of physics.



SmartLab Toys Ultimate Secret Formula Lab

A fun kit to help kids learn the reactions when you combine different ingredients together.




Check out some other gifts for young inventors and scientists from Crystal at Penny's and Playdough


Robotics

SmartLab Toys Demolition Lab Triple Blast Warehouse

What more fun for a kid than to build something then have it explode? This fun toy let's your kids build anything they want, and then push a button and it knocks it all down.


Thames & Kosmos Air + Water Power

A fun way for kids to build something that is powered by water and air! They'll love it.




Thames & Kosmos Robotics: Smart Machines Science Kit

This is an introduction kit to robotics, it let's kids build 8 simple robotics to see how it works.






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