XTRA-Fun with Bic

Back to school shopping is always fun. This year it is more of a challenge because we don't have much money. It is actually a little worse then that, but thankfully I blog and that has helped out with some of the things the kids need. 

I like to let them choose a few fun things to have that they don't need but are just fun. That was a bit harder this year but we were able to get a few surprises for them, including these new Big Xtra-Fun #2 pencils. 

They work like they say, they sharpen well, the leads don't break, erase easily, and are super fun for the both the children as well as myself. Yes even moms like to have cool writing instruments from time to time. Who couldn't use a little Xtra-Fun in their day? 

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Somewhere to rest your head

The perfect pillow for your little one. Think naps, bedtime, travel. Just because it says toddler doesn't mean you can't use for taking a quick snooze.

My daughter likes that she can take this in the car with us, she often falls asleep even on short drives to the grocery store so this comes in handy.

I love that the cover is made from 100% organic cotton and is made in the USA, that makes me feel good.

Wash after wash it stays clump free which is near impossible to find in a pillow. Now if the company will start to make grown up pillows I would be in heaven.

You can purchase the Calla Toddler Pillow on Amazon.


What Calla Creative has to say about their product.

Best Washable Pillow for Toddlers, Covered in Soft Organic Cotton. Perfect for parents of toddlers who care about their children's health, supporting local businesses and who buy organic because of all the advantages like guaranteed no pesticides, chemicals or flame retardants. 

Founded by parents in 2014, Calla Creative set out to solve a frustrating problem in the children's bedding market.

We needed a pillow that is washable. We'd heard stories from our friends about accidents, potty training, getting sick and all the other ways a kid needed a different pillow than we were able to find. 

With all the time our daughter would spend next to her pillow, we also wanted a pillow that was guaranteed to have no flame retardant chemicals. Organic cotton is more durable, softer, Non-GMO, and Pesticide/Herbicide/Insecticides/Fungicide free. 

So we set out on our journey to craft an ideal pillow for her. 

We use a special kind of filling called CallaFill that's engineered to not clump or go flat after washed. It's Hypoallergenic and the best filling for toddlers bedding.

One thing that sets our company apart from the "big guys" is that we offer a 3 year "Out-grow-it" Guarantee. It will last through many washes, story-times, dreams and puddles-of-drool. If for any reason your not happy with it, send us an email and we'll make it right. We love spending money with companies that really take care of their customers (like Nordstrom, Buy-Buy Baby, Bed Bath and Beyond and Target) and we aim to provide the same level of customer experience and satisfaction. 

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Harry the Bunny

To be honest I had no idea who Harry the Bunny was but when I clicked on the link to the site, I heard a familiar song and sure enough he is from this show. Must be a show the kids watch and I just picked up on the song from the show. 

Harry the Bunny is cute, soft, and stars in his own TV show.  He is great as a go along friend while your child is watching the TV show or away from the TV having their own adventures. Just right for your toddler or preschooler. My 7 year old enjoys him just as much as my 4 year old granddaughter.

You can purchase Harry the Bunny on Amazon.


BabyFirstTV Harry the Bunny Plush Toy for Babies and Toddlers, Soft and Cuddly, Great Baby Shower 

The Star of Baby First TV show Harry the Bunny, size: 15 x 11 x 4.5 inches.

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Item to add to your emergency prep kit

What a great product to add to your emergency kits for each member of your family. We all want clean water to drink but we all know it is getting harder and harder to find.

Great for hikers, survivalists, campers, and for emergency situations.

What a neat product to have on hand, much easier then storing gallons and gallons of water, purification pills, and the like.

There are lots of sites that list emergency preparation kits and I don't think I have ever seen this on one before.

What my husband has to say about this product.



You can purchase the Life defender personal water filtration straw on Amazon.

What Life Defender has to say about their product. 

Pocket Sized Peace of Mind: The Life Defender Personal Water Filter Was Designed with You in Mind. Ultra Light (2.1 Oz) and Compact Filtration System That Out Performs Devices 5X More Expensive. in Addition to Possessing the Best Performing Filter on the Market,

It's the Little Things That You'll Really Enjoy, Like the Included Hanging Strap and Sealed Packaging for Dryness & Clean Storage. Grab Your Pocket-Size Peace of Mind Today

Easy to Use: You'll Find the Life Defender Easier to Use than Other Leading Brands. We Designed the Suction System to Be Simple and Easy, from the First Use to Your 1,000th. 

Superior Filtration Performance: Filters to a Market-Leading 0.1 Microns. with 2.5X Higher Flow Rate (650 Ml/Min) than Other Leading Brands, You'll Find This Filter Much Simpler and Easier to Use

Lasts the Longest: Filters up to 1,500 Liters of Contaminated Water Without Any Added Taste or Chemicals (50% More than LifeStraw)

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Training your puppy or adult dog

We had a great dog whistle but because of it being so little we lost it, with this dog whistle from Pet Vitalix, I don't have to worry about losing it because it comes with a lanyard.

I also like that it comes with a Pet ID-tag that just in case my dog gets loose someone will be able to get her back to me safe and sound.


I also love how it comes with an instruction guide. We even learned a few new things reading this.

It is never to late to teach an old dog new tricks.



You can purchase the Pet Vitalix Dog Whistle on Amazon.

What Pet Vitalix has to say about their product. 

Enhance Your Dog's Training and Bark Control Now Easily With This High Frequency Dog Whistle!

+ Do you want to train your canine commands like 'Sit' or 'Come'?
+ Like to distract your dog from barking?
+ Want to stop bad behaviors of your pet?

Introducing The Ultimate Dog Whistle Set For Pet Education!

+ Designed to be highly efficient, small and light weight
+ Easy adjustable to multiple frequencies
+ Perfect to train your dog over either short or long distances
+ Ultra high pitch to get your dog's attention

Dog Whistles are by far the easiest way to train your dog for basic commands and then can be adapted for more intricate commands.

Bundle Includes

1 x Premium High-Pitched Frequency Dog Whistle
1 x High Quality Double Attachment Lanyard
1 x Anti Lost Pet ID-Tag Pendant
1 x Instruction Guide (pdf)
3 x Ultimate Dog Training & Health Guides (= Ebooks as download)

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