Okay, so I know that I didn't make these plants, God did, but I love seeing how my plants have grown from tiny seeds! So yes, I made this garden…with God's help!
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Captain Fussybuckets and Baby D were THRILLED to get to review the "Counting Kids" DVD from Snapatoonies! Snapatoonies is a new DVD series from Jordle Productions…two mommies who wanted to make quality educational videos for their kids! These moms didn't know where to start, but the end result is FABULOUS and both of the boys LOVE this DVD and the catchy "Snapatoonies" theme song!
"Counting Kids" is a super cute, fun, educational way to learn and practice numbers. We've watched the videos quite a few times already. This DVD is about Nathan and his friends. He counts all of his friends and rhymes all the way from zero to ten. The Captain has known his numbers for awhile now, but I have noticed that he is using "zero" a LOT more since he started watching the Snapatoonies "Counting Kids" DVD. And the way Baby D is watching intently, it is sure to teach him his numbers soon! Here is a preview of "Counting Kids": And here's something wonderful about Snapatoonies…..you can purchase either the Canadian version, with words like "colour" and the Canadian pronounciation of the letter "z" OR the US version with "color" and US words! It's a small difference, but when young learners are absorbing everything, it's important that it's the "correct" way and great that Snapatoonies gives us the choice! Here are the four current Snapatoonies DVDs available, with more in production!
Check out "Counting Kids" and the other available titles at the Snapatoonies website. You can purchase this and other Snapatoonies DVDs at Amazon for around $20. Make sure to follow Snapatoonies on Twitter and Facebook and subscribe to the Snapatoonies YouTube channel. You can also read the Snapatoonies blog. Snapatoonies is a sponsor in the Shake, Rattle, & Roll Giveaway Hop, beginning on May 22nd! Make sure to come back then to enter to win!
Captain Fussybuckets has been to the dentist each year since he turned one. He has always been a good dental patient, sitting in the chair nicely for the teeth cleaning and check-up, and has always received a good report. Well, we took him to a new dentist (actually, this is the fourth dentist he's been to!) a few weeks ago and the dentist was concerned about his x-rays. Yes, I kind of cringe at the thought of giving a three year old an unecessary x-ray, but it turns out it was good to have. You see, the x-rays showed that he had about six "almost cavities" in his molars! Apparently this happens to kids when they snack a lot between meals, which anyone who knows my son knows that this is him, exactly. He loves his water, but he has been drinking more juice than he used to, as well, which is also a contributor. So the dentist advised that we not fill the "almost cavities" but try to stop them in their tracks and possibly reverse them before they get to be, well, real cavities. He recommended that we start flossing his teeth every single night, especially those molars. He also recommended a fluoride rinse, which I was and still am a bit nervous about. The kid doesn't even use a fluoride toothpaste because honestly, I think it's unnecessary. There is fluoride in our water supply and if you brush and floss regularly, then you don't need fluoride and it has been known to be not so great for your health, but, that's another post for another day. Back to my story…..I don't remember ever flossing my teeth before elementary, for sure and even then, it wasn't regular. So, who knows, maybe the "almost cavities" wouldn't evolve into real cavities and he would lose the baby teeth with no problems, but I don't want my three year old to have tooth pain and I'm not sure he'd know that it was the tooth causing the pain. SO, we're erring on the side of caution and using the fluoride mouth wash and making sure he spits it all out and most importantly, flossing! I floss the back teeth for him after he brushes and I let him floss the front since the gaps are pretty wide in his front teeth. Just know…..flossing is important for all ages!!! Don't risk cavities or "almost cavities" with your precious little ones! Floss my teeth, Mom & Dad! ahhhhhh!
While it's true that you should use sunscreen year-round, sunscreen is definitely essential in the hot Texas summers. You have to be careful with sunscreens, though, because while they all work to some extent, the important question is "what's in your sunscreen?" True Natural promises to never use chemicals or harmful ingredients and uses organic ingredients when available. We were sent the True Natural Broad Spectrum spf 50 all natural sunscreen in Vanilla-Coconut, as well as the Broad Spectrum spf 50 Baby & Sensitive Skin sunscreen lotion to review:
The Vanilla Coconut sunscreen (on the left) smells yummy, but the scent is far from overwhelming. It's a nice change to not get that icky sunscreen smell, but it's far from the coconut scented tanning lotions. Both of the lotions go on clear and rub in well. (Remember to get the full benefit of any sunscreen, you must apply it thickly and rub it in.) Neither of these sunscreens are waterproof, but True Natural does make sunscreen that is waterproof, so be sure to check that out if that's what you need. Both of the products I reviewed are 100% mineral based and are 20% zinc oxide. You can buy True Natural products at the True Natural website, drugstore.com, and Amazon.com. Both of the sunscreens mentioned sell for about $19.99, 1.7 fl oz of the Vanilla-Coconut sunscreen and 3.4 oz of the Baby & Sensitive Skin sunscreen lotion. I'm excited to announce that True Natural will be one of our sponsors for the NEW BloggerPR Kickoff Giveaway Hop, beginning Monday, May 21st! Come back then to win some fabulous True Natural sunscreen!
Mother's Day is over, but it is important to honor our mothers each and every day. My own mother has been so supportive of me and my family and has never let us down. She is the true example of what a mother should be, and I can only aspire to be like her. My two children are such a blessing to me, and as much as I have fought it, I find myself saying "wow, my mom was right!" on many occassions. We are so blessed to have such awesome grandparents for our kids!
If you're looking for great gifts for your Mom or another special woman in your life, you should check out DaySpring. Their products are high quality, beautiful, and encouraging. I got the Good Things Mug & Umbrella Set to review. Right now, this set is on sale for $22.99, down from $29.98!
The umbrella is simply stunning. It is a good sized umbrella with a wooden handle. The scripture on the umbrella is Psalm 103:2 – "I will bless the Lord."
  The mug has the same design as the umbrella and the scripture is Psalm 103:5 – "He fills my life with good things!'
 I love this precious butterfly on the bottom of the mug:
 Visit DaySpring and check out their amazing, inspiring gifts! Check out their (in)spired deals, too! Follow DaySpring on Twitter and Facebook.
 
I'm happy to announce that Teething Tots will be a sponsor for the Shake, Rattle, & Roll Giveaway Hop, which is all about babies, toddlers, and kids! Teething Tots is a company run by a mom and is dedicated to providing quality amber teething necklaces and excellent customer service! Teething Tots sells beautiful amber and hazelwood necklaces in many colors, styles, and sizes. They also have beautiful Mommy nursing necklaces like this one:
I love this dark amber necklace:
Check out the great selection at Teething Tots. Also, check them out on Facebook and Twitter, and make sure to come back on May 22nd to enter to win!
We live in a small town. A few times a year, a "carnival" comes to town, and I use that term VERY loosely because it consists of a carousel, a mini train ride, a funnel cake stand, and two carnival games. The boys LOVE it, of course. So one night last month, the "carnival" was in town and Captain Fussybuckets played one of those awful shoot the bottle games. The man running the game was very sweet and let the Captain pick between a bunch of stuffed animals and this is what he chose:
A sweet little bear with crowns on him. But look closer…
His eyes are really messed up. This picture really doesn't show the full extent of how sad this guy looks. When I first saw him, I made a comment about he was a janky-eyed teddy bear. Well, I should've known that soon the Captain would be calling him "Janky Teddy." And yes, that's his name. It provides some comic relief when the Captain is throwing a fit at bedtime, though. "I WANT JANKY TEDDDDY!" sounds pretty funny and lightens the mood when Mr. Three Year Old is having a meltdown at bedtime! And in true Captain Fussybuckets fashion…yes, there is a song for that:
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