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Arcade Gaming for the Whole Family Projex

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

I have to admit that this game really interested me. I was wondering how well it would keep the family’s attention. I was really intrigued by Projex’s interactive fun.

The first thing you need to do is find a blank wall, then switch off the lights and get ready for some fun. The ProjeX™ Projecting Game Arcade is simple to use. You can turn any room in your home into an arcade. We are lucky that in the house, we have a white wall that was perfect for the game.

The best part of this game is that in only requires 3 AA batteries, so you have no plugs to deal with. It is a great game that you can take with you on trips. As long as you can find a white wall you can play the game.

The Projex game comes with two blasters that can be plugged into either port. Make sure that they are inserted all the way in so that the game recognizes that it’s connected. If you want to use it one player mode, take the second blaster out before powering on the game or you’ll hear a buzzer sound and may need to reset the game by taking the batteries out and putting them back in.

ProjeX allows you test your speed and skill as you blast moving targets that it projects right onto your wall. They are three interchangeable image slides are each a different level of difficulty and project targets.

The family enjoyed playing with Projex, it was a great way to spend time together while we are indoors. I love that it can be taken with you.

I would definitely recommend this for families who have gamers in the household. They will have hours of fun.

 

 

#Social Distancing Survival Kit

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At the beginning of the year, I had so many plans for 2020. Then the Covid-19 pandemic came about and my life changed as well as everyone around he world. We would have to live in a world of social distancing. The last few years of my life have been about volunteering, going to events, working and enjoying life and the people around me. Now I was told that I would have to put space between myself and other people.

I am aware that these measures that we are taking now, will hopefully flatten the curve, while we try to get preventive measures for the virus. We have been home for over a month now and working from home and having to keep everyone entertained is sometimes difficult.

So how do we survive this #SocialDistancing and stay a family? You get creative that’s how. Sometimes we just go outside and throw a football around.

I was approached to work closely with several brands and they put together an awesome roundup of ideas that are perfect for all of us! What are your favorite ideas?

Snacking Done Right 

Individually wrapped with a stable shelf life, Tastykake’s classic lineup of Krimpets, Kandy Kakes and Powdered Sugar Mini Donuts are a must for at-home snacking solutions. Looking for more than just a sweet treat to pass the time? Tastykake also provides DIY recipes available online at the Tastykake Kitchen, with all your favorite treats turned into easy family activities.

TastyKake

Get the Creative Juices Flowing
Cabin fever already getting the best of you? The solution is to step away from the screen and get those creative juices flowing. Below are three activities from Pilot Pen you can do while quarantined to help you from going stir crazy!
Color – Relax with a coloring book! Grab a set of FriXion Colors Marker Pens and ease into social distancing colorfully. With the unique thermo-sensitive ink, you don’t have to worry about coloring outside the lines, just erase and get back creating. Purchase at Target HERE.Journal – Transform the little extra time on your hands into a grateful moments. Gratitude journaling will allow you to see the good in your current quarantined state and remain positive while you may be feeling uncertain of what the future holds. Having Pilot Pen’s #1 selling gel-ink pen in America be your tool for gratitude, the G2 will help you write smoother, longer and have a beautiful memento to reflect on from this time in your life. Purchase at Target HERE.

Create – Take time to create for others. While we are all in our respective houses, now is the perfect time to be creative and help make someone’s day a little more colorful. Draw, design, color and captivate with new made-to-create Juice Paint Markers from Pilot. The deeply saturated water-based colors are perfect for personalizing almost anything. Juice Paint is permanent on porous surfaces, from paper to fabric and wood. On non-porous surfaces like plastic, glass, chalkboards and metal, Juice Paint can easily be made permanent or be removed with soap and a damp cloth. Write a card, customize a flower-filled vase, take snacks in a brightly decorated container; whatever the activity Juice Paint markers can be the catalyst to brightening someone’s day! Purchase on Amazon HERE.

Pilot

Sweeten Things Up
Domino Golden Sugar, the less-processed sugar you can use more freely in all your favorite foods, works cup-for-cup just like white sugar but has a beautiful golden color and a distinct hint of molasses flavor you’re sure to love. With the help of delicious sweet recipes, tiny hands and minds will be kept busy with mixing, cookie cutting and “sneaking a taste” while under house lockdown. Parents— you can even use baking to tie in a lesson to learn about measuring, math and the science to make it educational while school is out!
Although you can use Golden Sugar in any recipe that calls for white, click HERE for a few of our favorites, specifically made with Golden.

  • Baking – Have you hit that panic mode of wondering how you will entertain your kids, family, and self during the next few weeks? One word: Baking! Head to your pantry and you’ll be surprised to notice you most likely already have everything you need, without having to leave the house— #Social Distancing! First things first— Sugar.
  • Relaxing DIY Sugar Scrubs – Bring the spa to your house for some much-needed self-care with these homemade sugar scrubs, made with everyday ingredients that you won’t need to leave the house for. Domino Sugar is here for you now, more than ever, to make everyday life as normal as can be. Relax, refuel and take care of yourself during these crazy times.

Domino Sugar

Bring the Party 
Even in this strange new normal, you don’t have to miss a chance to celebrate moments big or small. The celebration experts at Party City want to remind you that it’s still important to have those celebrations, even from your home. With convenient delivery right to your doorstep, Party City is here to make sure the party comes to you! With newly launched Adventure-in-a-Box, you can find curated packages perfect for all your favorite at-home activities right on Party City online. With options like Build a Disney Princess Cupcake Castle in a Box, DIY Family Movie Night in a Box, Easter Decorating Kit in a Box, and even Girls Night In Wine Tasting in a Box, Party City is here to bring all sorts of adventures safely to your doorstep.
Thanks so much to all of our awesome partners in this round-up. Tastykake, Pilot, Domino, and Party City. We look forward to more great ideas in #SocialDistancing.
What are your ideas to survive #SocialDistancing with our families?

 

Little Tikes has the Perfect Easter Basket Gifts for Little Ones

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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.

Easter is upon us! We have some great toys from Little Tikes that will help you keep your little ones having fun.

Little Baby Bum Twinkle Plush

The Little Baby Bum Twinkle the Star Plush by Little Tikes is the perfect nighttime buddy for your baby! Twinkle sings the popular, soothing, Little Baby Bum version of “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” which is perfect for helping babies develop a healthy sleeping pattern. The Twinkle the Star Plush is great for quiet-time play, in the car, or bedtime. Soothe & sing together with Little Baby Bum and Little Tikes. Twinkle is super soft and huggable. Simply press the face to hear the soothing song that will have little ones drifting off to sleep.

 

Wooden Critters Busy Beads Developmental Toy

 

The Wooden Critters Busy Beads feature six colorful beads that swoop and slide along a wire path and also rock back and forth as kids play. Maze toys like the Busy Beads help develop hand-eye coordination, fine motor, and cause and effect skills. These wooden critter toys are all-natural, sustainably-sourced infused with bright, colorful, fantastical design.