Kawaii Box Unboxing Review + Giveaway!

OUR STORY
Our passion at Kawaii Box is to spread kawaii culture and the love for cute things all over the world! We are totally in love with everything kawaii, and believe that even a tiny dose of cuteness can provide a huge boost of positivity to our life. To bring that happiness to you, we carefully handpick the cutest kawaii things, and curate them into an exciting monthly box you’ll surely love! Kawaii-fy your life with exclusive items like kawaii squishies, kawaii stationery and super cute plushies. Directly from Tokyo to your door!

CUTEST KAWAII ITEMS
We carefully handpick kawaii things you'll surely love!

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These kawaii things are guaranteed to put a smile on your face!

My Thoughts:

I'll admit that I have a weakness for all things cute and Kawaii! Nothing makes my day like an adorable plushie or a fun character item. Something about it allows me to reminisce to my childhood days and enjoy the positive energy of simpler times. Whether you're an adult, a teenager, or child, Kawaii Box is fun for all ages. Everyone can use a dose of Kawaii goodness in their life!

I was surprised how quickly my first Kawaii Box arrived upon shipping. After discovering the brand it was so exciting to see the fun pink box at my doorstep! Squeals of joy could be heard as I went through my items. I will attach a picture of each goodie from this month's box and a description.

Namakemono No Mikke Plushie-
Naturally, my eyes went right to this adorable Sloth plush! I'm a huge fan of sloths and this little baby was a perfect addition to my plushie collection. Plus, pink is one of my favorite colors. The Namakemono No Mikkie plush is soft, cuddly, detailed, and oh so Kawaii!

Kawaii Octopus Ink Pen-
This fun Octopus pen will keep you company and prepare you for anything during your daily activities. Who needs a basic pen when you can have one with a smiley, squishy buddy instead? This fine point pen is lightweight and perfect for Kawaii lovers everywhere!

Magical Unicorn Pencil Pouch- 
I'll admit, I lose my pens and pencils like no tomorrow, especially during the school and work year. This pencil pouch is perfect to store your Kawaii Octopus Ink Pen from your Kawaii Box, as well as other essentials. Plus, who doesn't love Unicorns? Looking at this pouch transports me to a peaceful relaxing wonderland of magic!

Koinobori Plush Charm-
Fun fact! Koinobori means "carp streamer" in Japanese. You can see these types of windsocks flown throughout Japan. They are viewed as a celebration of Children's Day. This holiday was created in the hopes that children will live happy and healthy lives. This is the perfect little good luck charm to hang off of your pencil pouch, purse, book bag, or any other fun places.

Never Stop Dreaming Notebook-
As a writer, I love having lined notebooks of this size around. They fit perfectly in my purse or handbag. Whenever I need to write down an appointment, deadline, inspiration, note, or list, it's easy to grab and use at a moment's notice. Plus, I can avoid lugging around heavier ones that are bulky and take up a ton of room. These are simple to store and carry. I love the Unicorn design and phrase "Never Stop Dreaming". The pages on the side have a matching design as well. It's a great addition with the Unicorn pouch and Octopus pen!

Rainbow Pon-de-Ring Squishy-
Another fun fact to share! Pon-de-Rings are a speciality item at the Japanese chain, Mister Donut. They are made by attaching dough balls together in a circle. This squishy is a fun way to feel like you're experiencing Mister Donut yourself. I enjoy sensory items such as these because they're soft and bounce back into place when you press down. The colors of this item are exquisite as well.

Fruity Eraser-
This eraser treat was so sweet! Mine was in the shape of a Dragonfruit and I was thrilled! It reminded me of a couple summers ago when I tried a Dragonfruit for the very first time. My coworker had brought it into work and split a piece with me and our students. It's certainly one of the coolest looking fruits. Unique just like we are as human beings!

Sumikko Gurashi Stickers-
It is said that Sumikko Gurashi are shy and represent the nature of others who may be shy as well. This sticker set is colorful, whimsical, and represents the very essence of Kawaii! I was impressed with how many were included. It's perfect for decorating. I'm going to put mine on greeting cards and thank you notes.

Yori Cook Mini Whiteboard-
Last but certainly not least we have the great, Yori Cook Mini Whiteboard. This is a wonderful addition to this months box which supplied items for organization, time management, and back to school essentials. On one side of the whiteboard is a larger area for drawing and writing. The other has days of the week for all your planning needs. Included is an erasable marker.

Above is the brochure included in the box. It goes over each item included which I find to be extremely handy in learning about the history and uses of each. There's also information about how you can win a free Kawaii Box and invite your friends!

The Giveaway:

Kawaii Box was kind enough to provide a giveaway for our lovely readers! I want to give a special thank you to them allowing me to review and share these fantastic items with my readers here at, New Age Mama! I know our lucky winner will love their box as much as I loved mine!

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Fun with Fidget Spinners - Book Review

Who can forget the Pet Rock and the Beanie Babie Craze. Seems every generation has its own fad. Today it is the fidget spinner. Fidget spinners are one of the best sellers for children and adults alike.

Is there more you can do with a fidget spinner? How about some tricks?

Fun with Fidget Spinners is a spinner guide with many tricks and activities geared for more excitement with a basic fidget spinner.

I enjoyed the section detailing what fidget spinners are and the different types available. There is a section for spinner maintenance which offers helpful tips. The colorful photos detail the activities and the many tricks. As for the tricks, some of them make a lot of sense. They are easy to perform. Other tricks, I am not so sure about. The book writing is comical with a fun spin (no pun intended). There are 50 "SUPER COOL" tricks and activities inside.

I have a couple different types of fidget spinners myself. It is a mindless gadget for idle hands and I find myself spinning it often. Now I can attempt a few tricks for added excitement.

The book is easy to understand. The writing is good for young adults to read. Most of the tricks are achievable although some of them, I think are just for comical reasons.

This small size book would make a good gift for the avid spinner in any family. Order Fun with Fidget Spinners online or from your favorite book seller.





Disclosure: No monetary compensation was offered or accepted for this post. Gratis product was received in order to write my honest and unbiased review. The opinions above are my own and were not influenced in any way. Others experience may vary.

Review: Funnybone Toys and Funnybones, the world's oldest game you've never played!

 Funnybone Toys is a toy design company creating games that have won nearly 20 awards.   Their newest product, Funnybones™, the world’s oldest game you’ve never played, will debut at the New York International Toy Fair 2014.  Funnybone™ pulls inspiration from a classic game that has been played for over 2,000 years.  FunnyBone Toys has revamped the ancient game with a modern twist.

Our Thoughts:

We love Funnybones! I thought originally it was just for kids, but I was incredibly wrong. I found myself personally playing with this into the early morning hours, determined to get it right! I never did. Addicting and fun, every kid will love this new addition to the Funnybone Toys family. Numerous ways to play, all of which involve tossing the bones in the air and trying to catch them. It's really not as simple as it sounds. 

You get five different colored bones, a carrying chain, a pouch and a rules book. Your imagination is key! Even though there are suggestions in the rules book on how to play, you can continue to create new ways to catch them; there isn't a wrong way! We have laughed and cried and been angry several times at these little bones; every time it's been because we can't catch them accordingly. 

This is a great addition to our game repertoire, and is perfect for that special kid in your life! You can play by yourself or with others, and the ideas to game play are limitless! There will be hours of fun had when playing Funnybones™, the world’s oldest game you’ve never played. Inexpensive this makes a great gift for any time of the year!

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Reviewed by Steph

Review: Gold Rush Panning Kit

The Gold Rush panning kit comes with everything needed to pan for gold at home.

Kit includes:

12" gold pan

Glass vial

Snuffer Bottle

1 bag of pay dirt

Certificate of Authenticity

If you've ever watched anything about panning gold, chances are you've wondered how it's done. If you've watched "Gold Rush" on the Discovery Channel with any of your kids, chances are they want to pan for gold. Look no further than this kit guaranteed to have gold, even if the tiniest amount. 

This makes a great gift for the adventurer in your family, no matter their age! Even though this was originally intended for our eight year old son, his father and I enjoyed this just as much. Not knowing when you'll find the gold, or how much you'll find is the name of the game. You'll find yourself on your tip toes anticipating the find.

It even comes with a certificate to authenticate the gold you do find. We think this was a HUGE hit! Added with the fact you can buy more "Pay Dirt" I have a sneaking suspicion that we'll be getting more soon!

Find Gold Rush:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoldRush
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Gold_Rush

Purchase your own Panning Kit Here

Reviewed by Steph

Review--Loom Magic Is Great fun for Winter Days

Rainbow Looms are the coolest craft on the market! This hot toy is sweeping both boys and girls ages five to fifteen away in a tide of shareable, wearable bracelets, necklaces, and other accessories made from rubber bands. John McCannand Becky Thomas have put together a wide variety of creative projects in this fun and original collection, including:

·         Cell phone Case

·         Watch band Octo bracelet

·         Sports fan keychain

·         Matching barrettes

·         Pencil topper

·         Snowman ornament

Our Thoughts:

Want a great way to keep kids busy and productive? Like crafts, but not the mess? Rainbow Looms make craft time fun! Their new book has twenty-five new rubber band crafts for kids! Kids love making things they can wear or give to other friends, this is a simple solution!

Just about any age can use this and make something to be proud of. My eight year old son, loves rubber bands, so this was a no brainer. My nieces 18, 13, and 7 all had fun looking through the book over the holidays and are anxious to try to make their own crafts! There are so many more crafts you can do simply by going to their website! 

Loads of fun and hours of creativity, Loom Magic is a sure fire way to spend those cold days inside! Even the kid in every adult will find these rubber band project fun!

Find Rainbow Loom:

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/RainbowLoom

Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/search/?q=rainbowloom

MakIt Products Review & Giveaway

"Product was received for free in exchange for an honest review."

About the Company:

Kids and adults alike love Make A Plate for the time spent together drawing unique designs, and the prized plates that serves as tangible, beloved memories for years. That creative, do-it-yourself component makes our craft projects a favorite of groups and classrooms (organizations can even earn revenue through our fundraising program). Kids experience joy when they receive their personalized plate, and they use it for months on end. The care and customization that go into each handmade design also make our handmade crafts the perfect gift for loved ones. Whether it’s precious artwork hand-drawn by a child or a cherished photo from a special family outing, your results are always memorable!

The wonderful people at Makit are offering our followers a discount which will end July 31^th . ($5 off per kit) follow the link http://bit.ly/12F43BR 

 

Our Thoughts:

My son had a BLAST making this plate! We had so much fun sitting and drawing; he used most of the templates! This is a great gift idea, or just a fun and enjoyable project. This is a project a child of even a young age can do, as this is an excellent memory holder for years and years!

The process is super easy, you just draw it, put it in the envelope, fill out the sheet, and send it off! The plate comes back and looks amazing! We can't wait to do another one!!!

Reviewed by Steph

The Giveaway

 One lucky winner is going to receive a MakIt plate of their own. To enter just fill out the rafflecopter form below Open to the US only. The winner will be notified via email and will have 48 hours to reply Giveaway ends 7/5/13. Thanks again to MakeIt for offering this fantastic prize.

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 ***Please note that I received no form of monetary compensation for this post. The opinions expressed in this review are my own and were not influenced in any way.  Please note that I  am not responsible for the delivery of this prize and can not be held accountable if, for any reason, is it not received. Furthermore, I am in no way liable for any injuries that may result from the use or misuse of this product. ***

 

May the 4th be with you. . . Star Wars Style

"Product was received for free in exchange for an honest review."

Who doesn't know of the Star Wars movies? I can't think of a single person! If you're like me, you love them, and will reference them often!
As a special tribute to this often overlooked holiday, Workman Publishing and Chris Alexander, author of Star Wars Origam have released free, exclusive downloadable origami lightsabers fans can make at home: http://www.scribd.com/doc/131685008/Star-Wars-Origami.  With these step-by-step illustrated instructions you’ll be able to sharpen your origami skills or teach a fellow Star Wars Fan a few new ones! Happy folding, and May the 4^th Be With You!

Our Thoughts:

I love Star Wars! And this book is full of classic characters and ships, and even the newer ones! I have yet to master any of these projects, due to my lack of folding skills, but this is so much fun to do! Especially with my 7 year old son, who is a huge fan too! 

Always looking for some crafts to do, this one is right up my little boys alley. Not only is it a great idea for him to do and learn, it's a great family project as well! The instructions are clear, and while you might need to practice the folds on a blank piece of paper before you start, it's fairly easy once you understand how to fold them. 

They come with all the paper you need to make them look real too. It's all in the back of the book! I thought this was awesome, I hadn't realized until I was thumbing through that all the paper needed was already there. 

Above is a link to download free origami light saber instructions that I'm sure every young or old Jedi will love!

Here's the link on Amazon so that you and your family may have just as much fun as we did! :)

http://www.amazon.com/16943-Star-Wars-Origami/dp/B008RG56YO/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1367708323&sr=8-2&keywords=star+wars+origami

Reviewed by Steph

***Please note that I received no form of monetary compensation for this post. The opinions expressed in the review are my own and were not influenced in any way.***