Hot Dots Jr Review & Giveaway ~ Playful Interactive Learning for Pre K through 3rd Grade Children

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial.

The new Hot Dots & Hot Dots Jr Let's Master sets are for grade levels Pre-K to Grade
3. Each grade specific 2 book set is chock-full of important skills that
children need to master at each grade level in reading or math (each
set is specific to either reading OR math). 



The sets all come with a Hot
Dots interactive pen and there are 100 lessons on either math or
reading and language art skills. Fifteen of the 100 lessons are
challenge activities that prepare children for skills at the next grade
level. 

My Review:

I received two sets of Hot Dots Jr for this review.  Hot Dots Jr Let's Master Kindergarten Math & Hot Dots

Jr Let's Master Kindergarten Reading. Each set come with the interactive pen that comes with the books is an adorable Talking Dog named Ace that teaches along with the book.



My youngest child is currently in Kindergarten and although many parts of this set were easy for her, there were portions that she got wrong the first couple times she played with the book sets.  She loves when Ace the dog tells her she got it Right.  She says that the books are "fun and a little bit cool and I like them."



For children getting ready to go to Kindergarten up to 3rd grade, these Hot Dots and Hot Dots Jr Let's Master Math & Reading sets are great to take when traveling, at home, grandparents, homeschooling and so much more.

  



Each set is $24.99 and is currently available exclusively at www.educationalinsights.com .

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Like new styles? Making a statement wherever you go? Check out my Review of Corset Chick!

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial.

CorsetChick.com has more than just Corsets, they also have shoes, boots, lingerie and more.  But for this review, I was sent a corset to try.  I provided my measurements to the company (blushing in embarrassment now) and was sent a pretty green corset with black trim - so adorable I could not wait to try it on!  Unfortunately due to my tummy troubles, the Corset size appropriate for my measurements is too big - and since this is a Family Friendly blog and

I'm not fond of posting pictures of myself that would be completely embarrassing in addition to inappropriate - I did not take pics while it was on - too big on top is not a good thing - I should have ordered a size smaller!  My mistake -

Anyway, my Corset from CorsetChick.com looks like this (though I wish my body looked like that too! lol)

It has a side zipper closure, underwire
cup support, and adjustable laces in the back for a perfect fit - when the correct size is ordered of course.  I went to the website and found several more Corsets and other items that I would love to try  - including a Camouflage Corset (my hubby would love that one) and this sassy and cute Purple Fairy Dryad Corset -

I like that CorestChick.com has corsets and other products even in Plus Sizes all the way up to 5/6XL - so anyone from the tiny waisted women to those of us with a few curves and left-over baby fat (after almost 6 years I"m not sure anyone still believes that) - there is something cute for most any size, shape and style!  These corsets are made to last and they look great with Jeans, Skirts or just for fun!  Check out CorsetChick.com - they currently have some great sales going on!

Disclosure: I received free the item(s) mentioned in this post in exchange for my honest review using Tomoson.com. 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.”.

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My Hikes for kids - keep those too long pant legs in style with cute fasteners in different styles. Holiday Gift Guide 2013

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial.

 

My Hikes Fasteners help kids and sometimes even moms "hike" up their
pants.  They are lightweight and comfortable.  Kids love to wear them
because they're cute, fun and they work.



They are for use in a variety of situations:

1) Size transitions: Previous size is embarrassingly short, but the next size starts out too long

2) Pants preservation: Kids are "walking off the hems" of that brand new pair of pants and driving mom crazy.

3) Capri style:  Kids can shorten pants to get a capri look or for practical reasons such as

water play.

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might dampen the hem as kids splash through puddles and muck.  We all
know a wet hem takes forever to dry!



My Hikes have passed USA safety tests for use with children of all ages.

My older daughter has a thin waist and long legs, and I have found it hard to find pants that are small enough for her waist yet long enough for her to wear without being too short.  So, when she passes on her clothing to her younger sister (Lydia age 5 1/2 - in photos), we have the opposite problem - the pants fit her waist but are usually too long for her.  So, we decided to give My Hikes a try.



When offered the choice of design - I had to choose the adorable and "fashionable" flower for Lydia - as she feels that she can't wear anything unless it has "style".  Here favorite outfits are usually skirts or dresses with leggings - getting her to wear jeans is difficult, but now that we have a set of My Hikes - she loves wearing her jeans to school, only with the My Hikes on though lol.



I love the variety of styles - the flower, butterfly and princess crown for girls - train and dump truck for boys  - soccer and baseball for either!  Now if they could just come out with a Peace Sign one for my 9 yr old daughter!

Now, for the only negative I could come up with - my 12 year old son could have used these as he was growing, but My Hikes were not yet invented - yes, I'm serious, that IS my only Negative!  That, and I wish I had a couple more sets of My Hikes but that is easily solved by going to http://www.myhikesusa.com/ to purchase another set or two - OH and bonus - FREE shipping in US ($3.99 to ship to Canada)



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Don't forget - these make great stocking stuffer gifts for kids and moms!

Disclosure: I received free the item(s) mentioned in this post in exchange for my honest review using Tomoson.com. 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.”.

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Disclosure: I am a US Family Guide Blogger - this post what provided by US Family Guide BLoggers Program. 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.”.