Holiday Gift Guide - Birds-I-View Birdfeeder by Nature Anywhere

Birds-I-View Window Bird Feeder

Do you sometimes wish you could get your kids interested in something other than their phone?

Do you feel sorry for your cat, bored until you get home?
Do you love garden birds?
 

We do too!

Bring the joy of nature to anyone, everywhere.

Nature Anywhere products will bring the beauty of nature wherever you live, be it in an urban high-rise or a snowbound ranch.

With no tricky assembly needed and astonishingly easy maintenance, our products are perfect for young and old. We believe that our products must be suitable for all ages, that our youngest and oldest customers should be able to quickly and simply setup and enjoy.

All our products are manufactured with the highest standards and best materials. Yes, this makes us a little pricier than the rest but we believe that quality comes before everything. Today people know that our products won’t break, won’t discolor and will bring you joy for a long time to come.

Visit Nature Anywhere on Facebook, YouTube, and purchase a Birds-I-View Window Feeder from Nature Anywhere's Store.

100% MONEY BACK GUARANTEE: If, for whatever reason, you don't absolutely LOVE your Birds-I-View, just return it, and we'll refund every penny (or replace it, if there is a problem).


Our Thoughts
We have a big front window with a crabapple tree right in view.  There's always birds and squirrels around because they feed on the crabapples and I love watching them.  The Birds-I-View Window Bird Feeder from Nature Anywhere is sturdily constructed of clear 4mm acrylic for a great view of the birds feeding.

The assembly is super easy - just insert the included suction cups to the feeder, remove the tray for filling, hang the feeder on a clean window pane, and then replace the tray and enjoy watching the show!

Easy to assemble - includes an extra suction cup and a removable tray for easy filling.

Love the clear acrylic - view the birds from any angle!

My first visitor - a chickadee.

And of course, the squirrel who wasn't very happy with me! Upon first hanging up the Birds-I-View Window Bird Feeder I sprinkled a little birdseed around the area, which the squirrel happily gathered up.  He tried everything to get to the feeder - he tried climbing the siding and the window, but he just couldn't manage to climb the glass.  He would try and try and then sit in the tree glaring at me. LOL. Here he's finally turned his back on the whole thing.  I think he finally gave up and let the birds have it.

I am really enjoying watching the birds right from my living room couch.  The Birds-I-View Window Bird Feeder makes a great gift for young and old.

 

Voice of Play - PLAYFul Trends 2016 @Voice_of_Play #PlayfulTrends

We all know that it's important to get up and get outside, but in today's world where technology is so out of control, it's easy to get sucked into a virtual vortex and let a beautiful day slip by. Voice of Play encourages kids and adults alike to get up off that sofa, walk away from that computer chair, and get play. They've come up with a list of eight "PLAYful Trends" that all families should put into practice. They will not only keep you more physically fit, but also encourage quality time with your children. My family already practiced most of these trends, but we're making it a point to do try to them all at least one day a week.  Check out the trends and see which ones you can check on your list.

1) An Hour a Day

Voice of Play recommends you spend an hour a day playing with your children.  Any type of play keeps your brain's juices flowing. Kids learn by play, whether they are developing their balance skills on the monkey bars or  playing a board game where they practice their reading or number skills. One of our favorite activities is pretend play, which can helps kids learn about careers or regular daily tasks they will have to perform someday. 

2) Made to Move

Our bodies were designed to stay in motion. That means, we should get up and move every day. Personally, I try to go out and walk with my dog on our local nature trail every day,  no matter what the weather. The only time we stay in is if there is a hurricane warning. Walking is fun, relaxing, and a great way to stay in shape. As an added bonus, walking in the woods is said to help bring down your blood pressure!

3) Beyond Childhood

Kids aren't the only people who need time to play! Play is fun for adults as well! Find what you love to do and do it! It could be extreme sports or something as relaxing as a drum circle of Chakra meditation. Get your children involved, too, if you can! My teen daughter and I always go to drum circles together! 

4) It's Better Outside

Fresh air is good for you! Take a little time to go outside with your family. Play at the park or walk on the beach.  If you exercise, take your routine to the next level by doing it somewhere where you are embraced by mother earth.

5) Back to Nature

Nature is a part of us. It's deep in our souls. Embrace the magic of nature and  learn to live in harmony with it. Spend some time outside each day. Explore the nature trails in your neighborhood. If you leave in a city, take a ride to the woods once in a while.  You can even do something as simple as gazing up at the stars on a clear night. Embrace nature, because you are a part of it!

6) All Inclusive

People of all ages and abilities deserve the chance to play. Today, more and more locations are making sure their play spaces are universally designed. This could include things like wheelchair accessibility or swings designed for special needs children. No one should ever feel left out!

7) Take Chances

Don't stick with the things you're comfortable with, and don't be afraid to let your kids explore (within reason).  Let them try the monkey bars alone, take off those training wheels, and take the path less traveled. This is how you grow and learn through play!

8) Mind Expanding

While we don't want our kids hooked up to video games all the time, leaning games are definitely okay! Skip the violence and look for games that are educational.  Leapfrog and ABC Mouse are two of my favorites.

Looking at these trends gives us just a few tips on how we can make our summer and our whole lives more fulfilling, just by playing!  Make a promise to your family to put an hour aside each day where you concentrate on play! The Voice of Play wants us as parents to make  this promise official by signing a Play Pledge. Check it out and add your name to the list!  For more great ideas on how to engage your family with play, be sure to visit Voice of Play on their website.

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National Geographic "Welcome to the world, a keepsake baby book" Review

This March, National Geographic charts new territory with Welcome to the World: A Keepsake Baby Book, a stunning memento of a child's first years.

Welcome to the World connects the birth of a new child with the beauty of the world (s)he is entering through stunning photographs from across the globe, appealing to parents who appreciate design and elegance, and want to capture the memories of their baby's first year in living color.

Baby animals, sweeping landscapes, and miracles of nature from National Geographic's renowned photo galleries are paired with tender and inspirational quotes to guide parents as they immortalize milestones ranging from first steps to favorite lullabies and beyond.    

Welcome to the World captures a world full of beauty, promise, and hope, just what every parent wants for their child.

Our Thoughts

If you love anything nature-related you'll love this baby book! The pictures are absolutely beautiful and done with as much professionalism as you'd see in the National Geographic magazines. Many positive thoughts and cute sayings are written throughout the entire book. The book is well made as well, quite heavy, but not too much and hard cover, so the pages themselves are well-protected.

As well as the quality of the book it also contains all of the typical milestones in "normal" baby books you would buy, including where baby was born, birth statistics etc..., all the way up to all the various "firsts" that our young ones encounter in their lives.

Not just any keepsake baby book, it holds your precious memories as well as the beauty of nature! At every turn the book is reminding you through it's depictions of various animals how we're, essentially, all alike.

Buy yours here and don't forget to check them out on Facebook, and Twitter.

Reviewed by Jackie