Inflatable-Zone Fun

Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post. All opinions are mine.

Every time I look at someone in an inflatable product I smile because it looks so fun! Inflatable-Zone has been around since 2008. They are a true leader in their market. 

One product that really stood out to me is Water Blob!

I've never seen anything like Water Blob. It's an inflatable jumping air bag blob. It would be so much fun on a river. It's set on water. 

One person can jump up and down. They can try to stay on the Water Blob, but will fall off into the water.  

More than one person can be on it. If one person jumps full force onto it, while other people are close to the edge of the Water Blob, the people close to the edge will go flying into the air. No worries, they'll land in the water. 

It's for ages 7 and up. I can see why. Little tiny kids may not have the force to jump enough, or the skills to swim out from under the Water Blob.  

I want to play on this Water Blob!

Size:

As you can see from the picture above it's pretty big: 8mm in length and 3mm in width. It does go down in size to store it. 

Material:

I always worry about the material in inflatable things getting holes in them. Inflatable Zone has products that are made with thick PVC. It's much more durable than the standard water toys that you can get at a store. They do have a 1 year warranty just in case mishap were to happen. 

Cost:

It's $769. It may seem like a lot. Just consider how many birthday parties, and gatherings you could have. It would more than pay for its self. Taxes are added on, but shipping is free. Get this...a printed logo can be added if you choose to add one. How cool is that?!

Another product that sell an Air Pump for Inflatable Bouncer and/or Waterslide.

This would make blowing up any inflatable so much easier. I always tell my students and kids, "Think smarter, not harder!" The Air Pump allows anyone to blow up something fast and easy.

Cost:

It's $199. They do have a 1 year warranty for this as well.

Check out Inflatable-Zone for more things! Some of the variety that they sell includes:

• Bubble Soccer
• Water Game
• Zorb Ball
• Inflatable Bouncer
• Inflatable Slide
• Inflatable Game
• Inflatable Tent

All the photos of on their site of people playing in inflatable things just makes me smile.

What would you like to have that's inflatable?

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Arbor Day Farm - Part 3

I heard so many good things about Arbor Day Farm that I wanted to visit.

There are 2 posts prior to this one about Arbor Day Farm.

Tucked away is a kid area. They have tables for arts and crafts, music, and another treehouse to climb on.

The boys loved the music area.

Right outside the kid area is a spider web they can climb on. Isaak in particular was drawn to this. He climbed on it when we walked by it, and when we were just about done with our trip to the farm.

They had 2 sets of sound things you could put your ears up to. It basically make the sounds of nature louder. It's pretty cool!

This squirrel seemed to pose for us. I wish I was quicker with my camera. I had plenty of time to take photos of it. It's just that at that time I had it put away - safe and sound in my purse where it belongs.

 

This butterfly seemed to follow us for awhile. I think it's a Papilio Troilus - thanks to a friend that apparently knows her butterflies. 

After seeing all my pictures it was worth the trip. Plan on it taking most of the day if you go here. They have a lot of trails. Some we didn't even go on. About the only negative thing I can say, is that the trails see to go off their map. We got lost. We tend to wander, then question where we're at. The map could have included more of their trails.

We didn't go to their apple stores. I would have liked to have done that. We were kind of beat at that time. It was in the 90s. 

Code Master Game Review

Code Master is a new game by ThinkFun.

I have to admit I was a little nervous with this review. There isn't a lot of reviews out their on Code Master yet. Usually I cheat and check out YouTube to see how games are played before we dive in. 

This time I had to actually read to figure it out. ;) Isaak (age 7) actually caught on faster than Mica (almost age 10). Remember Isaak more my math wizard. We figured it out by reading our Code Master Instruction Manual.

There isn't a typical game board. The game comes with a Guide Scroll, and a Map Book. Those are the key things in playing the game.

There are pop outs to play the game.

What my kids were most excited about were the Avatar, Portal, and 6 Crystals. The Avatar is the player, the Portal is what the Avatar needs to reach to win. The crystals are what Avatar needs to collect along the way.

The goal of the game is for kids to learn how to code. At least think in that fashion. Each map tells you where to put the Avatar, Crystals, and Portal. In the guide scroll you put your colored plays to move your Avatar through the game board to collect the Crystals and get to the Portal. That's where it gets tricky. If you can't move through it in the correct path you loose that round, and have to start over. 

It's easiest to understand by watching Isaak play. 

Two things I want to correct on the video I created is: 

1. It is sold right now. I thought it wasn't out just yet because it didn't have a price, and it says, Coming Soon on ThinkFun's website. It's only sold at Target. 


2. The price is $29.99.

I don't think this is the boy's favorite ThinkFun game. It didn't keep their attention for a long time. As a parent I like it. I think it helps them with their logic skills. 

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Face Paint Kit for Kids Review

I was happy to get Beetastic Kids Face Paint for Isaak and I to review.

More Than 50 Faces in Each Face Paint Kit! This Water Based Face Painting Set Is FDA Approved, Non-Toxic, and Skin Friendly.

I first painted a robot on him to match his shirt. I have to admit that I've always felt more comfortable using a brush over sponges and other applicators. Their kit comes with a brush, so everything was right in the world at that moment. :)

Every Body Paint Color Is Smooth, Easy to Apply, and Washable. Isaak actually washed his own face, and had no problem getting his face paint to come off.

Each Face Painting Kit Includes: 8 Vivid Colors, 2 Double Sided Foam Applicators, 1 Paint Brush, and 2 Sponges. The colors have a film on top that is meant to protect the paint.

I also painted a frog on Isaak's face.

I experienced no frustration with either face painting job. It was fun.

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Family Birthday Party

Over Memorial Day weekend we celebrate May birthdays in my family. My son Isaak turned 7, my nephew Evan turned 10, and my littlest nephew Edison turned 1.

It's always a struggle knowing what to do with the theme for all the different kids. Isaak loves gold, and Evan loves movies. We went with a movie theme. 

My sister came up with the cake she wanted. She made the cake, and got the popcorn containers, I cut out the holes in the reels and painted them gold, made the clapper, and we both worked on the film strips. I printed the pictures, cut the strips, we glued them down with star punches, and she laminated them.

I thought it turned out pretty cute! I made a 2nd dessert because Isaak swore he didn't like cake. He swore he wanted crêpes with mixed fruit, and chocolate sauce. I made the crêpes, cut all the fruit, and made the chocolate sauce. Then Isaak asked for cake! #facepalm It's ok he ate a crêpe to. Other people enjoyed crêpes as well. A few people didn't know what crêpes were.

I took a lot of photos of Edison. Why? Because he turned a year old. He's just plain cute! It's always fun watching kids eat cake for the first time.

Birthday Hat

I gave Evan a Boggie Board LCD Writing Tablet. It's perfect because they are going out of town soon, and he can use it in the car. I gave Edison Tobbles a balancing toy. Both I got when I won the Fat Brain toys Gift Card at Christmas time.

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Mica likes Edison! So does Isaak, but that day Isaak was playing basketball with his cousin Elijah that is the same age as him.

My sister Terra said, "I know Edison needs a hair cut. When it's cut he'll loose all his curls." I said, "Leave his hair alone. It's soft, curly, and cute." I'm sure he'll get a hair cut soon.

Grandma and Grandpa did something new this year. They take the boys out, let them pick their gifts, and went out to eat. Isaak said he wanted to go to McDonalds. My parents just got back from a trip, where they ate at McDonalds more times then they preferred, so they settled on Smash Burger. Isaak picked out paper, a projector, and a colored pencil set from Michaels. They wrapped it in gold paper to give to him at the party. 

Aunt Terra gave Isaak a loom, gold and silver yarn. I still need to look over that to help him with it.

Aunt Angela gave Isaak a pass to go out to a museum, zoo, or movie, and a place to eat. He's going to the new Avengers movie, and McDonalds. I told her to take him to that because honestly I have no desire to see it. They both want to see it.

What's the most unusual gift you've given to someone?