• A Classic From Robert Louis Stevenson. My Shadow!

    My shadow book cover

    It doesn’t matter if it’s 1915 or 2016 kids are fascinated by shadows! Written in 1915 by Robert Louis Stevenson this is a timeless classic!! It is as true today as it was in 1915. I have a little shadow that goes in and out with me . . . Not just a pretty poem; but a great learning poem as well. Where does your shadow come from?  What causes you to have a shadow?  Can you find a shadow outside? What about inside? Does everyone have a shadow?  Does your dog? What about the vacuum cleaner? Y’all know me I love kids books. I love how excited 4-year-old Alice gets over a new book. I love how involved she gets with the story. After we finished reading My Shadow, Alice and I used different light sources to make shadows inside and outside too. We checked to see if everything had a shadow; from flowers to people too. Alice and I even play shadow tag; course it’s not really fair, the NaNa’s shadow is a lot bigger target. Illustrated by Sara Sanchez this poem really comes to life.  I’m certain that Mr. Stevenson would be impressed with the soft and…

  • Unique Heat Portable Space Heater Review #UniqueHeat

    Space heater

    Several years ago we built on to our home, adding a Granny Flat for my Mom. It’s been awesome!! She has her own kitchen, bathroom and enclosed patio. We thought of everything….. Well, I thought we had. In hindsight we should have added her own heater. When it’s cold and The Husband and I turn on the furnace it’s stifling hot in the main part of the house before it really reaches her. We tried everything from closing all of our vents except the family room where we hang out but that didn’t help. We started shopping for space heaters but my Mom has a very curios cat and 3 young Great Grandkids. We were really afraid that either the cat or one of the kids would get hurt. So instead Mom got electric throws and electric blankets. You can imagine how excited (yet a little apprehensive) I was to be offered a chance to review a portable space heater that doesn’t get hot! Wait what? It’s a heater! How can a heater heat the room and NOT get hot? This Unique Heat Infrared Heater is small. It lightweight and yet it’s powerful!! It warms up to 1000 square feet…

  • LEGO® NINJAGO® WORLD Officially Opens May 5, 2016 LEGOLAND California Resort!!

    LEGOLAND California

    CARLSBAD, Calif. (March 31, 2016) – Wearing a hard hat and standing on dirt as construction workers pound hammers in the background, LEGOLAND® California Resort’s General Manager Peter Ronchetti stood in front of media declaring May 5, 2016 as the opening date for LEGO® NINJAGO® World. “Years in the making, this one-acre new land features NINJAGO® The Ride which uses cutting-edge technology never used in any other theme park in North America,” said Ronchetti. He continued, “Knowing how popular NINJAGO is among our young guests, I’m excited to see them interact and engage as they train to be ninjas.” NINJAGO The Ride enables guests to demonstrate their ninja skills by simply using their hands instead of a hand-held device. The Maestro hand gesture technology is manufactured by Triotech, the world leader in media based interactive attractions, and enables guests to throw fire balls, shock waves, ice and lightning to defeat villains. Riders collect points for their training and battle efforts throughout the ride and scores are displayed when their quest is completed. Effects such as heat, smoke and wind are incorporated throughout the adventure, giving guests the ultimate interactive 4D experience. LEGOLAND California Resort’s Project Manager Chris Brzezicki demonstrated how…

  • Tina’s Large Canvas Handbag Review

    canvas purse

    I didn’t expect to like this handbag as much as I do!! I really didn’t think that I would like the color as much as I do.  I originally wanted the green but opted for the black and I’m totally pleased.   The bag canvas reminds me of a broken in pair of faded jeans. The bag has great details like rust colored leather strips on the handles of this bag. The bag has handles galore. From 2 handles that allow you to just hold the bag. There are two straps that allow you to wear this purse over your shoulder. Also included is a detachable handle that allows you to wear this over the shoulder. The straps that are physically on the bag are sewn on very well. Sewn over the canvas, leather accent and in a square pattern and then in an X-pattern. The canvas handles are wide so they stay in place when I wear them on my shoulder. This is a great canvas handbag!! There are large metal, black zipper pulls on the outside pocket and the inside zippered pocket.  There are also two more pockets on the opposite side for my phone and my miscellaneous…