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Calphalon’s Precision Space-saving Self-sharpening Knife Block Set

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Disclosure: This is not a compensated or sponsored post. I was provided the product for review purposes only. All opinions expressed here are my own.

With Mother’s Day right around the corner it is time to think about those wonderful gifts. I am so Loving the Calphalon’s Precision Space-saving Self-sharpening Knife Block Set If you live in a small one-bedroom apartment with a very small kitchen this is perfect for you. I do cook for myself, but have a large family that is over all the time, needless to say I usually end up cooking for up to four or more people. I’m not complaining at all because I do love to cook, thing is meal preparation can be a difficult task with my kitchen counter space being so limited. This is why I love the Calphalon Precision 10-Piece Space-saving Self-sharpening Knife Block Set!

Designed to conserve counter-top space, the Calphalon Precision Space-saving Self-Knife Block Set is perfect for any kitchen counter top, especially my small area. Featuring Self-Sharpening technology, with sharpeners built right into the block that automatically sharpen straight edge knives every time you use them. The beautiful maple wood knife block is slender allowing it to take up less space.

These knives are crafted from premium materials with a fully forged blade, bolster and tang, and use high-carbon, no-stain German steel for life-long durability. Also, the knives are individually labeled on the end  so you can pull out the correct knife from the block each time you go to use them. The Calphalon Precision 10-Piece Space-saving Self-sharpening Knife Block Set includes a precise-chosen assortment of knives for all your food preparation needs. Chopping, slicing and dicing have never been easier.

The Calphalon Precision 10-Piece Space-saving Self-sharpening Knife Block Set includes:
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8 inch Chef’s Knife.
5 inch Santoku Knife.
4.5 inch Paring Knife.
8 inch Bread Knife.
6 Steak Knives.
Kitchen Shears.
Space-saving Knife-sharpening Block.
These Calphalon forged high-carbon stainless steel knives come very sharp, and the self sharpening maple wood block helps keep them that way each and every use. They’re sturdy enough to take on tough fibrous fruits & vegetables from pomegranates to butternut squash, better than the any of the Calphalon’s knife set competitors. The knife set maximizes counter top space while keeping your knives within easy reach. The handles are labeled for easy identification in the block, the full tang design provides you with phenomenal strength and balance, the contoured ergonomic handles ensure a comfortable secure grip. You just can’t ask for anything better than this in a knife block set!
I am so impressed with this beautiful knife set!! I highly recommend the Calphalon Precision 10-Piece Space-saving Self-sharpening Knife Block Set to anyone looking for a top-quality knife & block set. Not only does it save space in your kitchen, the craftsmanship, and attention to detail is amazing! For the price, durability and performance, this is the best knife block set that is sure to meet all your kitchen cutlery needs. Calphalon makes prepping food safe, super fun and easy.

Get Ready for Spring Fun With Crayola

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Disclosure: As a member of the Crayola Ambassador program, I received product and samples for my time and efforts in creating this post. All opinions are my own.

I was so excited when I attended  the Toy Fair and saw all the new products from Crayola. Easter is right around the corner and soon the kids will be out of school. These products will help you and your children have fun with color. I love all these products.

 

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Crayola Color Wonder Scented Stampers and Markers

The cool thing about the Color Wonder line is it only colors on special paper. That way the marker does not stain everything around the house. Crayola Color Wonder has been around for a while, but this year Crayola introduced scented color wonder markers and a scented color wonder stamping pad.  Crayola sent me the new scented Color Wonder set to review and we loved it.  Crayola’s new Color Wonder Scented Stampers. The scented ink in this set makes kids’ stamped images smell like chocolate. The five stamps are images of sweet treats: a cupcake, a lollipop, an ice cream cone, a donut, and a cookie. The stamped images will only show up on the special Color Wonder paper, not on furniture, clothing, or skin. A 12-page drawing pad of Color Wonder paper is included. Then use the five included Color Wonder markers, which also only work on Color Wonder paper, to color in your stamped designs. The markers are also scented to smell like cherry, blueberry, orange, lime, and banana.

What Comes in the Box? 

Here is the back of the box showing all the contents. The set includes 5 scented markers; cherry, blueberry, orange, lime, and banana, 1 chocolate scented stamp pad, 5 stamp pads: donuts, lollipop, ice cream cone, cookie, and cupcake, 1 stamp holder, and 12 sheets of Color Wonder paper.

How Does It Work?

Color Wonder ink only reacts with color wonder paper. It appears clear at first and then the color transforms to whatever color was used. I used both markers and the stamp pad to color the page below. Any color wonder markers can be used with the set, but they will not be scented.

What Did I Think?

Color Wonder is really neat. It worked out really good because we had to take a road trip and it entertained him wonderfully. Here is one of the pages he colored.  I think Color Wonder is worth it? Definitely, it is a great sensory activity for kids.

Crayola Palm Grasp Crayons & Jumbo Paintbrushes

My First Crayola Jumbo Paintbrushes and Washable Palm-Grasp Crayons. Both of these products, sold separately, are designed to be easier for toddlers and preschoolers to hold, giving them better control over their art projects. The Washable Palm-Grasp Crayons is a set of six egg-shaped crayons in red, blue, orange, purple, green, and yellow. These are ergonomically designed to be held by toddlers in the palms of their hands, allowing them to make their first broad strokes and colorful swirls. Each egg is the equivalent of 14 regular crayons. This set is for ages 12 months and up.

The Jumbo Paintbrushes is a set of three different types of brushes for three different textures. Each brush handle – yellow, red, and blue – is a chunky, jumbo size to be easy for small hands to hold. The textured brush tips offer a variety of colorful outputs, and the brushes wash clean with warm water. This set is for ages 36 months and up.

These sets are both great arts and crafts tools for the youngest artists, no matter what stage they are at. For beginner artists, the crayons are a great way to help toddlers scribble and express themselves while working with their natural palm grasp. Plus the egg shape of the crayons makes them a wonderful addition to an Easter basket.

Preschoolers will like getting creative with the paintbrushes to see what types of textures they can create with the different brush tips. All you need to provide is the paper and paint.

The My First Crayola Jumbo Paintbrushes set is for ages 36 months and up, while the My First Crayola Washable Palm-Grasp Crayons are for ages 12 months and up. These will be fun arts and crafts tools for young kids.

 

 

 

Easter Gift Guide-Toys Your Kids Will Love

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Easter is right around the corner and it is time to put together those Easter Baskets for the kids. Easter signifies Spring and the start of warmer weather I hope.  It’s also a rule that you can enjoy sweet treats and sticky hot cross buns and not worry about eating healthy Each year we create an Easter baskets for everyone. I have put together this Easter Gift Guide 2018 to make the process easier and introduce to some of the great new toys out there.

Wise Ol’ Owl Blackboard Calculator from Singing Machine

Singing Machine‘s Wise Ol’ Owl Blackboard Calculator Basic Multi-function are addition, subtraction, multiplication, division.
Blackboard calculator sounds when buttons are pressed
Language function to learn math in three languages: English, French, and Spanish
Large LCD display for easy viewing
Colorful soft rubber keys make homework time fun
Auto shut off after about 4 minutes of inactivity and it is battery operated

Check it out on  Amazon!!!

Splashings Collectables from Play Visions

Shell Time Play Sets are a perfect way to join your Splashlings in underwater fun inside their seashell homes! You can take these pocket-sized play sets everywhere with you – just close the shell and be on your way. Complete with 1 Shell Play set, 1 exclusive mermaid, 2 Splashlings and room accessories. Track your collection with your very own Collectors Guide included in every Play Set.
Available in Dream Time shell and Snack Time shell.

HATCHIMALS SPRING BASKET SPIN MASTER

Ombre eggs! Pastel colors! Exclusive characters! There’s so much hatchifun inside the Spring Basket! With four in-egg and two out-of-egg characters, it’s the perfect addition to your collection!

Hatch your CollEGGtibles, then peel your egg down to the wavy line at the bottom! Throw away the top pieces and now you have a cozy nest – the ideal place to display your adorable friend!

Inside the Spring Basket are six exclusive Hatchimals CollEGGtibles and eight nests! That means there’s room for more of your friends! Now you can play and display your CollEGGtibles!Age: 5+

 

MY LITTLE PONY MASH MALLOWS

My Little Pony toy series, Mashems Mash Mallows! These ponies are made of a foamy material which can be squished and stretched and then collapse back to their regular shape (basically the same thing as a stress ball). 12 ponies are available in the series including various background ponies.

Smooshins-MGA Entertainment

I absolutely love it when I get introduced to an all-new product that I have never heard of before and am testing for the first time. I find it really fun and exciting to put something I have never been exposed to before to the test.

So here are a few tips for making Smooshins:

*Make sure you really mix the pouch up for the minute and a half so the color is all evenly in the pouch.
*You have to work your best to get all the liquid out of the pouch and into the mold. If you do not squeeze it out, the mold will not fill all the way and you may have a short ear or something. Don’t worry if this happens though as the characters are so adorable even with a short ear and it just adds more character to your Smooshins.
*To make sure your mild fills evenly, follow the instructions for placing the mold into the container. If it is sitting in their at an angle, as you fill the mold the substance will go into the mold unevenly.
*The directions say to wait four hours before taking out of the mold. I recommend waiting overnight to let the product in the mold really set. This is the hardest part of the process and parents will need to endure….”Is my Smooshin ready yet.” Don’t give in, as it really does look its best after sitting overnight.
*Yes, the Smooshins comes out sticky, but don’t worry, they dry over time and are smooshy and fun to play with.

Smooshins crosses over from arts and crafts, to imaginative play, and to collectibles. The accessories can be swapped between characters and are limited only by your imagination.

 

Curious George-GUND

 

Curious George is 16 inches tall and dressed in adorable striped pajamas and is holding his favorite yellow blanket. A great gift idea for any Curious George fan who loves to sleep in on the weekends. As always, high-quality and huggably soft plush ensures that Gund products remain loyal pals for years to come. Curious George in Pajamas is perfect for kids to listen to bedtime stories with. Complete with his own pajamas and blanket.

Shooks-Zuru

 

 

 

Meet Shnooks, the cuddly, fun plush toys that grow eight times their size when released from their packaging and given a little shake This new generation of lovable characters includes Shmiley, Shine, Shay, Shazam, Shweetly, and Shnuggles. Each one has a unique personality as well as a head full of outrageous hair. With the included accessories, kids can enjoy hours of styling fun. These toys are cuddly making them perfect for play, naptime, bedtime, or taking on the go.

5 Surprise-Zuru

If your kids like a good surprise, they are going to love the new 5 Surprise from ZURU. With excitement, suspense, and play jam-packed in one toy, kids can’t resist the fun. These hot new collectible toys look like a segmented ball on the outside, but inside you’ll find not just one, but five different surprises! Some of the toys inside the capsules included mini ninja figures, tiny dinosaurs, slime, mini hair brushes, mermaid figures, and silly bands. They are definitely a great choice for Easter basket fillers, stocking stuffers or just to surprise your little ones anytime of the year.

I hope you found this Easter Gift Guide 2018 helpful is there anything else you think should have made the list? Let me know in the comments below! How ever you will be spending your Easter have the best time!