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The Search for the Unbreakable Mug

Posted on November 8, 2018

Who has started their Christmas shopping?! I have literally been looking for over a year for a mug for K (and now for Isabelle, too) but couldn’t find anything to suit my needs – until now. I wanted something that wasn’t ceramic but was also BPA-free for hot liquids. I found these UNBREAKABLE, BPA-free, dishwasher-safe mugs, and my kids are obsessed.

There is a variety of holiday images to choose from and you can add your child’s name, too

They are super lightweight and you can personalize them! There is a variety of holiday images to choose from and you can add your child’s name, too.  The girls have already had hot chocolate in their mugs (and said it was coffee… I might be modeling some coffee-obsessed behavior ?.) The mugs usually sell for $21.25 and $4.99 for shipping but for 48 hours, if you use code PARENTDAZE, you can get them for $16.99 and free shipping!  You can shop for yours here!

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Our New Cinemood Projector!

Posted on September 18, 2018

Earlier sunsets = movie nights outside with the Cinemood projector! This was our first time trying our cube outside, and I am impressed! I decided to put our cube through a few tests and see how it would perform.

I decided to put our cube through a few tests and see how it would perform.

Test 1: I wanted to see what kind of surfaces we could project on, and this bench was one of the first things I saw. It was perfect. I also tried it on the side of my car and it looked great as well. Test 2: We went right around sunset and I was worried that the projection would be too dim because it wasn’t completely dark. Again, the picture was really clear, even at dusk! Test 3: Southern California is never quiet. Would our cube be loud over the sound of the waves and traffic? The answer was yes. Even though it was a few feet in front of where we were sitting, the volume level was great. Test 4 (last test): If I don’t have a higher surface to set the cube on and I need to tilt it to hit the projection surface, will it distort the image? Pass again! Setting the cube down in the grass and tilting it so it would project on the bench didn’t change the quality of the image.

Even though it was a few feet in front of where we were sitting, the volume level was great.

I am so impressed with our Cinemood cube. I love how easy this device is to use, and that we don’t need wifi or any cords to watch. You can download a wide selection of movies from Netflix (we have already downloaded Trolls and Peter Rabbit for the kids!) I also love that there is a blue light filter so it doesn’t disrupt sleep. It is currently ON SALE, and f you use my promo code “parentdaze” you will receive a free OmNom discover (Smart cover + 18 extra episodes of OmNom cartoon series.) Shop one for yourself here!

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Pagl Cubes Construction Set

Posted on August 29, 2018

Where to even begin with these amazing Pagl Cubes?! The biggest thing for me is that storage is easy! As much as I love living in sunny Southern California, it means we have a smaller living space and have never been able to have large toys before! These cubes come in a box small enough to fit in the closet (65x45cm) and they come “unassembled” – think an open egg carton. Assembling is super easy – think a closed egg carton – and then you can start stacking!

These cubes come in a box small enough to fit in the closet (65x45cm) and they come “unassembled” – think an open egg carton. Assembling is super easy – think a closed egg carton.

My 3 year old had no problems assembling them by herself and figuring out how to build with them. The cubes fit into each other so they are sturdier when stacked. When you are done playing with them, you can open the cubes, re-stack in the open position, and store them for later! The cubes are made out of 100% eco-friendly and safe materials. There is zero plastic waste and they are so non-toxic that your kid could take a bite (I think Isabelle may have!)

The cubes are made out of 100% eco-friendly and safe materials. There is zero plastic waste and they are non-toxic.

We loved the add-ons like the roof, door, and window so we could build a house together (even though K cubed in the window – her architect skills are a work in progress!) The box comes with 111 cubes so there is a ton to work with. This would be a perfect Christmas gift for any toddler or kid (And it’s almost September so Christmas is coming!!) Shop here!