Holiday Specs Review

I've always loved objects that transform something into something else. Such as disappearing ink. One product that I discovered last year was Holiday Specs™. They instantly transform Christmas lights, fireworks, candles or any bright point of light into magical shapes.

We got a lot of them that our magic Elf On the Shelf - Brita left behind.

Each pair of glasses turns the lights into different shapes.

This Makes a Great Gift:

• They'd be perfect stocking stuffers
• They'd work wonderfully on top of packages
• They're perfect White Elephant gifts
• A teacher to give to her students
• Party favors
• Fundraisers 

Illusions:

Their holographic lenses bend the light creating magical illusions.

• Snowmen
• Snowflakes
• Candy Canes 
• Ornaments
• Elves
• Christmas Stars
• Angels
• Santas
• Reindeer
• Gingerbread men

These were all seen on the same lights, but with different glasses.

With more than 10 million sold at retail, people of all ages have witnessed this mysterious phenomenon all over the globe. They sell other things besides these Holiday Specs. If you don't celebrate Christmas, jump over to their site to look at other specs. They have: Decoders, Happy Eyes - Valentines, 3D Fireworks Glasses, Spooky Specs and more.

The costs range on what all you buy, and if you buy in bulk.

Our boys most certainly enjoy this time of year! What is your favorite holiday? 

Disclaimer: I got Holiday Specs to Review. I wrote this post, and was not influenced at all with an opinion. I only review things that I find interesting, or that would benefit my readers.

Working Class Lab Coat Size 8-10 Review

My boys have a Science Fair every year at school. I thought this Working Class Lab Coat Size 8-10 would be great to review.

Size it Up:

The lab coats are sized a bit larger, to give room to grow and to wear over heavy clothing, so make sure to check the measurements before buying. They sell lab coats for ages 2-3, 4-6, 6-8 and 8-10. I wish they made one more size up.

I was wondering if it would be too small for Mica that's 10, and just right for Isaak that's 7. Sure enough I was right. I do have to say that my boys are fairly tall for their ages. Do you see how the sleeves look on Mica? They are pretty short. The coat was tight on him to. He took his shirt off to put it on. Since it's for such a wide gap in age, I'd suggest making sleeves that can fold once. Then the sleeves can be long for tall kids, or just right folded up on shorter kids. 

Mica's determined that he wants to wear this lab coat to the Science Fair. I'm pretty sure Isaak will win this fight. The coat fits him better.

Here Isaak is pretending he's a Mad Scientist: 

Fabric: 

• 65% Polyester
• 35% Cotton 
• Imported 
• 3/4 Length Lab Coat
• Long-Sleeved
• Wrinkle-Resistant 
• Button Up Front Closure
• Small Chest Pocket 
• Two Lower Front Pockets 

Pocket Sized Field Guide Booklet:

• Contains a Glossary of Scientific Terms 
• Word Search
• Introduction to the Scientific Method Used to Manufacture the Coats

Overall I think the Working Class Lab Coat is fun. My kids have always loved to role play. They're little actors. I think this will be fun for the Science Fair. 

Disclaimer: I received product mentioned for free in exchange for an honest review. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Retro custom Viewfinder with your pictures! Perfect for summer vacation keepsakes! Review

I am so excited to show you this next product I got to review! It's a retro custom Viewfinder with your pictures! Perfect for summer vacation keepsakes!

I created our very own reel with Image3D’s online Reel Builder!

Steps to Creating Your Own Reel:

1. Set up an account.

2. You click on Create a Reel.

3. You upload your photos. You can upload up to 14 images, but only 7 can be used to create the reel. You can adjust the scale of your image, rotate the image, adjust the brightness, adjust the contrast, choose back and white, sepia, or full color.

4. In this area where you edit your photo, you can add type to your photos as well. I did add type, so Mica and Isaak could look their reel's and know where we went on vacation. They have 18 fonts to choose from, 5 different sizes, and 14 colors to choose from.

5. Once you are done adding your 7 images to your reel, you can pick out a background for the center. They have 32 backgrounds to choose from. If you would rather, you can upload your own photo, or background. You can also add type on the center image, which has the same options as the reel images have.

Background Choices

I had plenty of photos from our trip, that I wanted to use an image in the center.

I went with full color:

 Here's back and white:

Here's sepia tones:

 

Before You Buy You Can Preview Everything Once Again:

The preview even spins the circle around as you view your images. The little sliver of white in the corners of the preview box threw me a little. I was hoping they wouldn't show up on the final images. They didn't.

 I fixed this sliver of black on the edge of this photo:

Here's My Final Custom Reel:

There's 2 images on each side, so both your eyes see it. It's 3D esque. 

You can just buy the Reel, or a Viewfinder to. I got 2 reels (1 for each child), and 1 Viewfinder. Mica already had a Viewfinder. It works in Mica's Viewfinder as well. Mica's is a little more sturdy than the one we got for Isaak.

They have 4 colors to choose from:

 

The Reel and Viewer Set is $29.95, and a Reel only is $19.95. It's kind of pricy. I'm willing to pay the price for something custom! I didn't let the boys in on the fact that I put their Reels together. They got them in the mail, and were amazed. I heard, "Hey that's me on that!" It's a keepsake for sure!

It's perfect to show case a vacation, cruise, wedding, party, school projects, or a self promotion portfolio.

I was amazed at how fast they shipped something so custom!

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