This parenting reality has never seemed so strange.
Saturday, 6 October 2012
Friday, 5 October 2012
@NamesInLights light up the world!
I was lucky enough to be offered a three letter Names in Light which I shall give to my niece what child wouldn't like a light that magically changes colour before your eyes.Here are below are a couple of ( shaky ) videos of the light in action !
The Process
For the three letter light sculpture select any three letters ( or numbers or a combination of the two and have them made into a glorious, beguiling mesmeric light sculpture that will infuse the senses. When illuminated, the lights softly change colour creating an enchanting light show.
These letters are 48mm high x 12mm deep . The whole piece is 80mm high and 160mm wide.
The light runs from USB or via adapter ( supplied free to the UK only )
The cost of the three letter light sculpture is £29.95 and postage is £3.95
Thoughts
I think it is a delightful idea and is has so much scope not only for a childs bedroom but pubs,clubs,weddings etc the possibilities are endless. I think I am going to be the best Auntie in the world ( shines halo!)
Disclosure ( I was sent a three letter light sculpture for review all words and thoughts are entirely my own )
The Process
For the three letter light sculpture select any three letters ( or numbers or a combination of the two and have them made into a glorious, beguiling mesmeric light sculpture that will infuse the senses. When illuminated, the lights softly change colour creating an enchanting light show.
These letters are 48mm high x 12mm deep . The whole piece is 80mm high and 160mm wide.
The light runs from USB or via adapter ( supplied free to the UK only )
The cost of the three letter light sculpture is £29.95 and postage is £3.95
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| Names in Lights sculpture. |
Thoughts
I think it is a delightful idea and is has so much scope not only for a childs bedroom but pubs,clubs,weddings etc the possibilities are endless. I think I am going to be the best Auntie in the world ( shines halo!)
Disclosure ( I was sent a three letter light sculpture for review all words and thoughts are entirely my own )
Thursday, 4 October 2012
Grey Conversation ...
The family dinner table the scene of well dinner and startling intellectual strange conversations. Picture the scene ...
Son "Its my insert day tomorrow "
"Oh I didn't know" I replied ( either School hadn't told me or I had forgot ) and on that subject what can't all schools in the local area have them on the same day?
" Well I am here in the morning then I have to go work and school so back later after my haircut" I told him in that way you nod your head as you speak making you look loony.
"What you having it cut again" piped up my lumbering bundle of joy.
"Oh mums having her grey coloured " chirped Mr T he was too far away for me to kick him under the table . I gave him the evil eye though and the death stare....
"What Fifty Shades of Grey " chirped J in all innocence ( as he hasn't the foggiest what the book is about he thinks its about hair colouring!)
"No J that's another Story" I retorted.
I think I am going to punish Mr T for a few days .....
Son "Its my insert day tomorrow "
"Oh I didn't know" I replied ( either School hadn't told me or I had forgot ) and on that subject what can't all schools in the local area have them on the same day?
" Well I am here in the morning then I have to go work and school so back later after my haircut" I told him in that way you nod your head as you speak making you look loony.
"What you having it cut again" piped up my lumbering bundle of joy.
"Oh mums having her grey coloured " chirped Mr T he was too far away for me to kick him under the table . I gave him the evil eye though and the death stare....
"What Fifty Shades of Grey " chirped J in all innocence ( as he hasn't the foggiest what the book is about he thinks its about hair colouring!)
"No J that's another Story" I retorted.
I think I am going to punish Mr T for a few days .....
Phobias, fears and foibles ...
My husband told me that J had watched a section of the Matrix in English within my immediate reaction was was of oh no as The Matrix can be a scary film. The second reaction was should they be showing this is as they are under age ? ( though it appears they only showed a non scary clip of this film it was in relation to how old tales are replicated in modern films)
Now J has always been for want of a better word sensitive to some aspects of life, its really hard to put my finger on it. But its little like this :
From an early age because of his ear problems he was always sensitive and on occasion quite highly strung as a toddler. There would be many a day where I would have to ring my husband because J was having a melt down. And then there was the countless times at nursery where he refused to go inside whether anything was upsetting him at nursery I didn't know but because of his slack of communication skills he couldn't tell me.
Another problem we used to have was J used to get very angry unless he had something to eat he was mildly sugar low coupled with anaemia.
Then as he got older and the communication developed the fears started to creep in it started with "Wizard of Oz" and the flying monkeys. I really don't know how to explain it but it as if he doesn't like watching anything with a touch of reality to it. You can imagine the fun and games we have with Doctor Who and films like "Star Dust " will have him climbing up the walls. Though he loved Lord of the Rings and was completely obsessed buy it when he was younger. I think the problem is he struggles with if it can happen in a film it makes me uneasy/worried/scared and if it can't happen he's ok with it.
Going to town can be a challenge teenagers really don't like shopping at the best of times but J likes to plan the journey with great detail and will get edgy if you deviate from this path. We also have the sticking to of certain foods which can be ever so tricky sometimes at meal times you might think he's also burgers and chips this is far from the truth.
With all have our own phobias, fears and foibles ....
And as someone recently said to me "There are too many labels in the world"
Some situations don't always warrant a trip to the doctors if its they get in the ways of life to such a degree that you or those around you should perhaps go to the doctors. For now we are all ticking along fine.
Now J has always been for want of a better word sensitive to some aspects of life, its really hard to put my finger on it. But its little like this :
From an early age because of his ear problems he was always sensitive and on occasion quite highly strung as a toddler. There would be many a day where I would have to ring my husband because J was having a melt down. And then there was the countless times at nursery where he refused to go inside whether anything was upsetting him at nursery I didn't know but because of his slack of communication skills he couldn't tell me.
Another problem we used to have was J used to get very angry unless he had something to eat he was mildly sugar low coupled with anaemia.
Then as he got older and the communication developed the fears started to creep in it started with "Wizard of Oz" and the flying monkeys. I really don't know how to explain it but it as if he doesn't like watching anything with a touch of reality to it. You can imagine the fun and games we have with Doctor Who and films like "Star Dust " will have him climbing up the walls. Though he loved Lord of the Rings and was completely obsessed buy it when he was younger. I think the problem is he struggles with if it can happen in a film it makes me uneasy/worried/scared and if it can't happen he's ok with it.
Going to town can be a challenge teenagers really don't like shopping at the best of times but J likes to plan the journey with great detail and will get edgy if you deviate from this path. We also have the sticking to of certain foods which can be ever so tricky sometimes at meal times you might think he's also burgers and chips this is far from the truth.
With all have our own phobias, fears and foibles ....
And as someone recently said to me "There are too many labels in the world"
Some situations don't always warrant a trip to the doctors if its they get in the ways of life to such a degree that you or those around you should perhaps go to the doctors. For now we are all ticking along fine.
Tuesday, 2 October 2012
Raa Raa Interactive Playset review
Raa Raa's Interactive Playset provides hours of fun! Place Raa Raa on the smart spot outside his house and hear him speak. Place him on the smart spot by his garage and watch the palm leaves lift and the Cubby Buggy rev into action.
Raa Raa even has his very own swing which he can play on. Inside his house is even more fun. With his own ladder and bed to lie on. There is even a secret chest!
The playset is part of the "Interactive Play System" so any character figure can visit Raa Raa. Simply place them on the pad and listen as it recognises that character. Requires 2 x AA Batteries (not included). Age 2+
The smart spot is a clever and unique feature and I hope to be seeing more of this type of interactive feature in more toys. The playset is ideal for the development of mine motor skills which helps in the development of handwriting etc.
This is brilliant for learning on a jungle theme!
You can check out more about their range at TOMY's website.
Also RAA RAA the noisy Lion has his own website here!
You can buy the RAA RAA interactive playset from any number of prefered retail outlets like Amazon for example. Also available to buy are additional characters as well to add to the fun!
(Disclosure I was given this set for review all words and opinions are my own )
Raa Raa even has his very own swing which he can play on. Inside his house is even more fun. With his own ladder and bed to lie on. There is even a secret chest!
The playset is part of the "Interactive Play System" so any character figure can visit Raa Raa. Simply place them on the pad and listen as it recognises that character. Requires 2 x AA Batteries (not included). Age 2+
The smart spot is a clever and unique feature and I hope to be seeing more of this type of interactive feature in more toys. The playset is ideal for the development of mine motor skills which helps in the development of handwriting etc.
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| RAA RAA the noisy Lion Interactive playset. |
This is brilliant for learning on a jungle theme!
RARRRRAAAAh following on the Tiger theme from ... Someone told me about the wonderful activities that someone did on this blog post here
I am loving the card board tiger puppet genius and its an idea I will defiantly be using with reception !
So you see this set is an ideal present, learning experiance that will set you child up for a lifetime of learning and you can tie in some lovely learning craft ideas along the way!
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| RAA RAA the Noisy Lion driving very fast! |
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| RAA RAA the noisy Lion having a rest. |
You can check out more about their range at TOMY's website.
Also RAA RAA the noisy Lion has his own website here!
You can buy the RAA RAA interactive playset from any number of prefered retail outlets like Amazon for example. Also available to buy are additional characters as well to add to the fun!
(Disclosure I was given this set for review all words and opinions are my own )
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