ThinkFun Games: Last Letter

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The Classic Last Letter Game with a Creative Twist

Our fresh take on this simple last letter game will inspire creativity, laughter and fast thinking. Race to come up with a word that is pictured on one of the cards in your hand. Your word must begin with the last letter of the word previously called. Call your word first to discard a card. Be the first player to get rid of your cards and you win! Unique illustrations encourage creativity and allow for countless interpretations and a new experience each time you play.
• Ages 8 to adult

Includes:
• 61 Illustrated Cards
• Travel-Friendly Storage Box

Our Thoughts: 

This game is so simple, and yet the competitor in you is bound to come out! The object of the game is easy, be the first to get rid of all your cards, but finding things in each picture that begin with the last letter of the previous word said. I said that was easy, right? As easy as that is, sometimes you're left struggling to find a word!

For example if the word said is "train" you then have to come up with a word that is on one of your picture cards that begins with the letter "N" and play your card. In the heat of the moment, your brain goes blank, and you almost forget how to form words! 

My eight year old enjoyed this game, and is one of his favorites right now. Anyone, young or old can play, because you have to be reminded what the last letter of the word was! Everyone at some point will be reminded! Fast paced and action packed you are sure to have a great time!

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REVIEW: Warmies wipesWarmer by Prince Lionheart

 

The WARMIES^® wipesWARMER is designed to work with WARMIES^® reusable cloth wipes—the eco-happy way to wipe. A new three part heating system and specially designed anti-microbial micropore pillow help keep cloth wipes warm, moist, fresh, and ready for all of Baby’s delicate needs.

WARMIES^® cloth wipes are 100% rayon—made from bamboo—the fastest growing plant on Earth. This means that our source is highly renewable. No dyes or bleaches either, so Warmies^® are safe, soft, and more absorbent than cotton or disposable wipes—meaning you need less to get the job done! Using reusable wipes for your baby keeps tons of trash out of landfills annually, making WARMIES^® the environmentally conscious way to wipe. The patented everFRESH^® System helps keep your wipes the freshest they can be to soothe Baby’s skin. (WARMIES^® wipesWARMER $35 (includes 4 WARMIES^®), Reusable WARMIES^® are $11 for a pack of 8).

This Patented System works 3 ways:

Moisture Retention
The everFRESH^® pillow keeps wipes moist by an evaporation and condensation process. Micropores in the pillow trap and release water as needed to maintain wipes’ moisture.

Non-Browning
Keeping wipes moist prevents most discoloration caused when wipes are warmed. Discoloration also occurs when aloe, lotions, and other additives typically found in baby wipes are warmed over time. The everFRESH^® Pillow effectively insulates your wipes from the warming surface, preventing browning.

Anti-Microbial
Both the WARMIES® wipesWARMER’s tub and the everFRESH^® Pillow are treated with an EPA approved additive to inhibit the growth of microorganisms that may cause spoilage, odors, and mildew.

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 Who would want something cold against your skin? Unless it's on a hot day, but even then, when we're talking about your bum, we tend to like things a certain way. And when we're talking about a baby? We forget that they would rather be warm and cozy, too.

Prince Lionheart and the Warmies wipesWarmer is a great way to give your sweet baby that added luxury of even though it's a diaper change, you're pampering their sensitive skin. No shock and awe with these wipes, because they stay moist and warm! I love that you don't have to scare baby with a cold wipe.

This is also a great idea for babies/kids that might have a sensory issue to cold things. They stay warm but not overly, and on a cold day, these are so nice for your little prince or princess. I give my baby girl one to hold while I change her; she loves the warmth it provides.

You don't have to worry about germs, because The warmer and the moisture pillow are treated to help prevent the growth of mildew and other ickies. There really isn't too much else to it, really. It's super simple to use, and the wipes are soft and are thick enough that you don't get anything on your hands!

Prince Lionheart has a range of products from play time toys, to bath time and potty. Their products are fashionable, and trendy!

I really think this is a great gift for any momma, even if you don't use cloth diapers! They make great wash cloths, face wipes, etc. Great baby shower item or welcome baby gift!


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How do you wash YOUR diapers?

Washing diapers, the controversial topic, if ever there was one!

I honestly think it's whatever works best for you. . . Don't skin me alive just yet! There are some tricks and tips though, and it really is trial and error. Luckily, I have a routine that works for us, and I love it! So, do you wanna know? It's OK, I know you are DYING.

How many diapers should you add?

I have approximately 20-24 diapers with inserts, they all go in the wash at the same time (this is usually every other day to every 3 days).

You want to have enough water in the washing machine to cover all diapers. You also want to have enough diapers so that when it agitates your diapers rub against each other enough to come clean. This is important, you want it to look like soup (loose enough that they agitate and move around freely) NOT like chili (crammed in there tight enough they can't move around all loosey goosey). Remember, the diapers and inserts have to be able to get water in between them and hit against each other or they won't come clean!

How do you start to wash them?

I do a hot pre-wash and rinse first. This helps to break up the poo (which if you breast feed is water soluble and washes off pretty easily), and I don't rinse them off prior to throwing them in the washer. Once that's done (the pre-wash and rinse) I run a regular washing cycle with warm water and the detergent filled to the most soiled setting and dump it in.

Now, your wash cycle is done. What do you do now?

Depending on how long it's been I will use 1/4 cup of bleach, OR 1 cup of white vinegar (helps with hard water and stink issues) and repeat the rinse and spin 2x's. This is to make sure number one that your diapers don't stink and number two so that you can make sure to get all the detergent and bleach out of the diapers.

If you don't want to add bleach to the end of the process, you can add it during the actual washing cycle.

They're done washing, how do you dry them?

During the warmer days I put them outside on a clothes rack we bought at Dollar General and let them dry that way! The sun is a great disinfectant, and it helps whiten the inside of the diapers and the inserts. This is a great time to spray some lemon juice on them too, as an added bonus to disinfect them. Make sure your diapers are wet though so that the sun and lemon juice can do a most optimal job.

If it's cold outside and you a) either don't want to go outside or b) you're afraid your diapers may freeze, you can put them in the dryer. Yup, that's right, I said the dryer. I tumble on low/delicate and sometimes, I dry them on the regular setting.

Whew! That wasn't as hard as you thought?

Remember, this isn't a perfect science. This process depends on your washing machine (I have a top loader) I know it's different for an HE. I use my regular detergent, some people say NEVER do this. My diapers are just fine, they are more resilient that they're given credit for. I promise you won't mess them up horribly and you can always strip them (several hot washes with no detergents) and bring them back if the way you wash them doesn't work.

Don't worry too much, they're diapers. LOL They catch poop and pee, and even though they're super cute, you won't ruin them while you're learning what works best for you!

Throw Back Thursdays

 Throw Back Thursday. Me pregnant. This was my second pregnancy. The picture at the underneath on left starts at bottom right and goes up. THEN the picture underneath on the right is the same way bottom right. yeah I did it backwards, it's ok. I was so happy when I found out we were having a girl! My little family is complete with our baby girl. If we decide to have another it would just add too. But, I think we're both happy with the three we have, even if we decide not too try again.

What a blessing pregnancy is! The ability to grow a human. It's what we were designed to do. With that being said, I know so many who cannot do this. It breaks my heart and pains me greatly to see and know that what I can do causes them such heartache. But you know what? They adopt! And it's just as beautiful to see a family with a brand new baby, no matter how that sweet thing got put into their lives! 

Being a parent, isn't always about giving birth, it's so much more than that! The connection with your child to do what's best, and to love unconditionally. There are some people who are parents and by all rights and reasons shouldn't be. They may have wanted too, but when it came down to it they flaked. It's happened; I've seen it. And it's so hard on the kids; life long issues that could have been avoided.

ANYWAY, back to me! LOL I was blessed with three pregnancies. Two of which were carried to term. In between my 8 year old and my 4 month old I was pregnant and miscarried at 10 weeks. My body didn't seem to get the memo that there was no baby to grow, and it kept trying until I was almost into my second trimester. It was rough, and it hurt, and I was broken. I still wonder what he/she would look like today at 4 years old. But dwelling on the past gets you no where. That baby will always be in my heart, and soul.

My two viable pregnancies were easy, no seriously complications. I was blessed with not having morning sickness, wasn't bedridden, etc. I gained quite a bit of weight each time, and my doctor told me numerous times,  BOTH times that I needed to slow down! I had two beautiful and healthy babies. Phoenix was born at 9 lbs even, and Rosslyn was 8 lbs 11 oz. 

So, this is my Throw Back Thursday. Remembering how blessed I was with the 2 pregnancies I was able to hold in my arms and kiss every day! What's your Throw Back Thursday memory?