Ravensburger Gravitrax Starter Set Review

We received a Gravitrax Starter Set from Ravensburger. It is an interactive marble run construction set and STEM toy made for ages 8 and up that allows you to build your own racetrack using spacial reasoning, planning skills and experiment with gravity, magnetism, and kinetics. It was also featured on 'Live with Kelly and Ryan' as one of the best products shown at the New York. My son got into this toy right, skipping the instructions and getting right to work. A little while later, his Dad took over!

New PayPal Cash in and Cash out Money Services at a Place You Probably Already Go

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I've been using PayPal for many years but I've never actually found an easy way to put actual cash into it or get any out. My account has mainly been used to receive or make payments, make purchases, or money is moved to other accounts where I'd have to go out of my way to go and get the actual cash. Our family has one car and use bicycles so extra trips around town can be highly inconvenient. But now, there is a new way to get cash in or out and it happens to be a place I already go! Introducing PayPal cash in and cash out money services exclusively at Walmart stores.

Wonder Forge Games Giveaway

We have TWO really fun Wonder Forge Games to give away for kids ages 8 and up. We reviewed both games here on the blog so check those out and enter to win both of them below.

Wonder Forge Big Money Game Review

Here's another great game sent to us by Wonder Forge called Big Money. This one is meant for ages 8 and up, but our almost 7 year old played it and loved it. It is for 2 to 5 players and it includes rolling dice, a game board, cards, and play money in denominations of zillions.

Wonder Forge "Ya Blew It" Game Review

Wonder Forge provided us with one of their latest games to share our thoughts with you AND we are about to start another giveaway that will include this and another one of their games for the ages 8 and up. This game is called "Ya Blew It", it comes in a canister that is shaped like a stick of dynamite, and the we thought it was a lot of fun.

BRIO Train and Toy Giveaway

This year, on our Holiday Gift Guide, we showcase BRIO toys for toddlers and little kids on your list and the company was kind enough to sponsor BOTH those toys in a prize pack that will go to one lucky winnner!

BRIO Smart Engine Set with Action Tunnels Review

We received this great little BRIO Smart Engine Set with Action Tunnels to try out and we will have one to giveaway soo, too! Like most little kids, our littlest loves running a toy train on a wooden track. This is a little different. This set comes with a train that has a battery, lights, sound, and 3 tunnels and a station each with triggered effects so a child can customize an interactive experience.

BRIO My Home Town Camping Set Review

We received this adorable BRIO My Home Town Camping Set this week in order to do a review and set up a giveaway before the holidays. It is a cute, chunky toy, made out of durable plastic and sustainable wood. This set is made for little hands and safe for ages 18 months and up.

My Daily Gratitude Journal Review

We just received a surprise advance reader copy of Hello Angel Mandala Gratitude Journal - a nice little coincidence because it was my Birthday this week. It is a beautiful hardcover journal with writing prompts to remind you of things you can be grateful for and a daily calendar where you can write 3 things that you are grateful for each day. I never though of doing something like this but I know it is good for optimism and mindfulness to reflect on what you are grateful for so I think this is just what I need!