Make the most of Hurricane weather - Earth Science for Kids!

As I was searching around the internet for fun ideas to teach my younger daughter more about Hurricanes and the recent weather here in Illinois that has been affected by them, I found this fun website that has tons of great Science Education for kids.

It looks like a great place to find fun information about a variety of things including hurricanes. . .

And additionally has a huge selection of science subjects just perfect for a rainy day, or additional learning for a school project.

This is not a paid post.  I just personally found this website to be fun, informational, educational and one that I will utilize with my 9 year old for weekend or rainy day fun.  Personally I would prefer she be on educational websites like this one than playing Minecraft all day!



**Susan**

Wisconsin Dells Adventures, More than Water Parks! #wizard_quest #wisdells

Have you ever wanted to do something a little different as your kiddos are getting older?  Love the water park attractions but maybe just a little side adventure might be what you are looking for?  Have anyone in the family that prefers something other than "water, water, everywhere?"  I have just the experience for you!



My family and I love going to Wisconsin Dells to spend days playing in the water parks and enjoying time together (actually more time apart now that the kids all go in different directions once we find our spot at the water park.)  The thrill of the waterslides, the laziness of the lazy river, the fun of the bucket dump. . . but what about those like myself that enjoy a little water but prefer something less . . . well. . .wet?

 

My two older kiddos and I had an exciting time trying out a new adventure we had

not yet experienced.  We had not noticed that fun-looking building downtown that hid exciting adventure inside!



With free tickets waiting for us courtesy of US Family Guide Bloggers, we entered to find an amazing site!

It was like entering an indoor fantasy land, complete with Hedwig, lol.  Our friendly greeter explained how Wizard Quest works and how to use the provided kindle to proceed through a set course (from a variety of choices) to either "free a wizard" or "capture a wizard" depending on your mood (Good or Villan), or a Dragon Quest!  We chose one of the easier quests to free a wizard since it was our first time trying.

There are several quests at different difficulty levels to satisfy all types of experienced or not-so-experienced adventurers.  I highly recommend the easiest level for the first time, and make use of the "helpers" that are always present inside the course as they will give you "hints" to help you through difficult challenges or just plain "I can't figure this out" moments!

 

My son (age 15 at the time) and older daughter (age 12) both went with me while Dad and youngest (age 9) went back to the indoor water park.  The kids and I had a lot of fun together and separating to find clues to our next part of the adventure.

 There were quite a few times when we got stuck and needed that additional hint or outright help from the guides inside.  And let me tell you, there were a couple of times I just plain chickened out of following the kids through parts of the course.  Ball pits and I are not friends! (rofl)

Overall we enjoyed ourselves for over an hour and immediately wanted to do it again.  Unfortunately, we were short on time and still needed to visit the Ripley's Believe It or Not Museum next door!

Although we did have fun inside Ripley's and it was interesting to find the "hidden passages" we honestly wanted to return to Wizard Quest.  Ripley's is fun for a short time, but not for younger kiddos as there are some scary portions that could frighten younger children.



Overall we had an amazing time and really can't wait to go back next summer.  The cost of admission was only $14.99 for adults and $9.99 for ages 5-11.  Working in teams is great but I wouldn't recommend more than 4-5 people max for a single team.  Younger kiddos might not have as much fun since it is interactive but sort of dark, a maze, and not really for infants or preschoolers as the time allotment is usually over an hour.  There are slides, climbing, bridges, tunnels, ball pit and other obstacles throughout the course.  My family gives this experience 5 stars and A+++ from all three of us adventurers!

My youngest heard us talking and sharing about our adventure when we returned and was sad that she chose not to go, so she also will be joining us next summer at Wizard Quest!



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Disclosure: I received free the item(s) mentioned in this post in exchange for my honest review. Regardless ~ All my reviews are my honest and personal opinion. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”.

Brieftons Food Choppers make cooking safe, easy and fun! #Brieftons

Have you ever wished there was something that can take the hard work out of chopping vegetables and fruits?



Or ever wondered how to NOT get watery eyes while cutting onions? If so, the Brieftons Food Chopper is your answer!



This versatile tool makes quick work out of tough cutting/chopping tasks, and it's so easy to assemble, use and care for.



And if you hate getting watery eyes when chopping onions, this will solve it all for you. With the lid on top and onions inside the bowl,

you can effortlessly chop away without them making your eyes water.



This hand food chopper is the quick and easy way to chop fruits, vegetables, nuts, and herbs or create fresh salsas, pestos, coleslaws, salads in just seconds.



It can be used equally well as a vegetable chopper, salad chopper, onion chopper, garlic chopper, herb chopper or as a general-purpose manual food chopper.









BENEFITS



✓ Powerful & Versatile: Perfect for slicing vegetable salads, chopping nuts, herbs, veggies, pesto, hummus, salsa, guacamole, boneless meat, and more.



✓ Compact & Safe to Use: 3 cup regular or 4 cup large capacity. Great for small kitchens, RVs, travel and camping. Made from BPA-free plastic.



✓ Easy to Clean: Blades, bowl and storage lid are top-rack dishwasher safe. Components come apart for easy cleaning.



✓ Convenient: Makes food preperation fun and easy. Just pull the cord a few times to to chop/mince/blend your ingredients.



✓ Designed for a Perfect Chopping Job: Features sharp stainless steel blades for fast chopping, comfort soft grip lid, anti-skid base, easy pull cord, large handle for easy leverage.




With so much to do during the day, cooking needs to be done fast. The Brieftons Food Chopper is a versatile and indispensable kitchen tool that makes cooking quicker, easier, and more fun.

Review:

When you don't have time to grab that big bulky electric chopper or no room on the counter top to add more large items, I love grabbing my Briefton Choppers out to use.  They are quick, efficient and easy to use and easy to clean.



I love using it for quick veggie chopping for fresh salsa, raw carrots or potatoes for adding to meals or just chopping onions without burning tearful eyes.  The dual blades are sharp but contained within so no risk of cut fingers.  It is easy enough for a child to use and would be great for someone who struggles with using a knife as it is safe to use and very easy to clean.

The larger 4 cup size also comes with a mixing paddle so it can be used for more than just chopping as the smaller one does.  I love how easy they are to store in the cabinets until time to use so I have all the counter space I need.  With limited counter space it is great to have a smaller chopper that doesn't take up a lot of space.  I can see the Briefton choppers for singles or couples in apartments, elderly or disabled, or a busy family like mine!



This mommy blogger highly recommends both the 3 cup and 4 cup size Briefton choppers.  I hope you also will check them out!

3 cup size purchase link

4 cup size purchase link

Disclosure: I received free the item(s) mentioned in this post in exchange for my honest review. Regardless ~ All my reviews are my honest and personal opinion. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”.